Contact Us

UIC External Education

If you have any questions or comments, please contact UIC External Education in any of the following ways:

External Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
1333 South Halsted, Suite 205
Chicago, Illinois 60607

Phone: (312) 355-0423
E-mail: blended@uic.edu

 

FAQs

1. Where can I find further details about the workshop?
   
   For detailed information about the workshop, please visit the workshop
   overview page.
   
   If you have any questions that are not addressed on the Web site, please send an e-mail to blended@uic.edu or call (312) 355-0423.
   
   
2. How do I register for the workshop?  
   
   Registrations are currently being accepted. To register online, please visit the registration page and click on the “Online” link. To register by phone, please call (312) 355-0423 during regular business hours. External Education is open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   
   
3. How soon do I need to register so that I am guaranteed a spot? 
   
   You are encouraged to register as soon as possible as there are only 200 seats available.
   
   Please note that the registration deadline is March 26th , 2008.
   
   
4. Does the cost of the workshop include accommodations? Where can I find details of location and accommodation options?
   
   The workshop fee does not include accommodations.
   
   Workshop sessions will be held in Chicago, Illinois. A limited block of rooms has been reserved at Renaissance Chicago Hotel for April 6 – 8, 2008 at a discounted rate of $239 for single, double or king rooms. The discounted rate is valid through March 14, 2008. To make reservations please contact the hotel directly by calling (800) 228-9290.
   
   In order to receive the discounted rate, reservations must be made via phone at (800) 228-9290. When calling, be sure to reference the Blended Learning Workshop hosted by the University of Illinois at Chicago. Online reservations made via the hotel's Web site will not receive the discounted rate.
   
   
5. What is blended learning?
   
   Blended learning is the combination of multiple approaches to learning. Blended learning can be accomplished through the use of 'blended' virtual and physical resources. A typical example of this is a combination of technology-based materials and face-to-face sessions used together to deliver instruction. The Workshop on Blended Learning and Higher Education is a national workshop dedicated solely to the research, pedagogy and implementation of blended learning.
   
   Expert presenters will share their experiences with blended learning; discuss where blended learning is headed in coming years; and discover how blended learning can increase access at your institution.
   
   For more information regarding blended learning, please visit the blended learning resource page. This site provides a compilation of articles, books and other works related to blended learning.
   
   
6. Will there be exhibits at the event? If so, what opportunities are available for exhibitors? What is the cost?
   
   At this time, sponsors are being accepted. If you would like more information on becoming a sponsor, please send an e-mail to blended@uic.edu.
   
   A poster session will be held during the Welcome Reception on Monday, April 7th and will provide an opportunity for workshop participants to share effective practices and innovative ideas. The deadline for submitting proposals to be considered for the poster session is Thursday, February 22, 2008. For more information about the poster session, please click here.
   
   
7. How many people attend the workshop?
   
   The workshop allows a maximum of 200 attendees. There were a total of 171 attendees at the workshop held in 2007; however, attendance is expected to increase this year.  
   
   
8. Am I able to provide printed materials to be included in participant packages?
   
   Only items that are presented at the workshop will be included in the workshop materials.