Follett Digital Resources to Sponsor Free Webinar in Advance of Annual AEP Summit
Hosted by the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) and sponsored by Follett Digital Resources (FDR), the free upcoming webinar will feature panelists Sheryl Abshire, CTO, Calcasieu Parish Public Schools, LA and John Vaille, CTO, Lake Washington School District, WA, who will discuss the emergence of digital content from the educator's perspective. Both educators are experienced, recognized leaders in technology utilization, curriculum needs and development, and district administration. The webinar will be held May 27, 2009, from 3 to 4PM CST, and will set the stage for the annual Association of Educational Publishers Summit, which will be held June 10-12, 2009, in Washington, D.C.
McHenry, Ill. (PRWEB) May 22, 2009 -- Follett Digital Resources (FDR), a division of Follett Corporation, announced today sponsorship of the webinar, "Publishing in the World Of Free: Do Educators Get What They Pay For?", planned for Wednesday, May 27, 2009, from 3-4PM CST.
The webinar, hosted by the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP), will feature panelists Sheryl Abshire, CTO, Calcasieu Parish Public Schools, LA and John Vaille, CTO, Lake Washington School District, WA. Both educators are experienced, recognized leaders in technology utilization, curriculum needs and development, and district administration.
"We are pleased to sponsor this webinar as a precursor to the annual gathering of educational publishing executives at the AEP Summit," said Beau Clark, vice president of Product Line Management at Follett Digital Resources. "Educators have so many options available in both digital and print formats. We are looking forward to hearing Drs. Abshire and Vaille provide the educators' perspective on the value, expectations and future of digital content for 21st century learners."
Abshire and Vaille will share their perspectives on how educators are currently using digital materials, what barriers exist to increased adoption, expectations regarding costs, funding and availability of digital vs. print materials, and their predictions for the future of digital content in schools. Webinar participants will have an opportunity to submit questions prior to and during the presentation. Participants may register for the free one-hour webinar by visiting the AEP website at www.aepweb.org/summit/webinar.htm
"This is a time of great change in educational publishing and it's more important than ever to listen to the marketplace," said Charlene Gaynor, CEO of the Association of Educational Publishers. "We're pleased to bring the expertise and support of Follett Digital Resources to this pre-summit webinar designed to set the stage for our upcoming Summit by grounding us in the customer's perspective."
The annual AEP Summit will be held June 10-12, 2009. This year's summit - entitled "Publishing in the World of Free" - will once again be held at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. In addition to sponsoring the free webinar, Follett Digital Resources provides on-going support to AEP as a gold-level sponsor.
About Follett Digital Resources
As part of Follett Corporation and its more than 135 years of industry innovations and leadership, Follett Digital Resources provides software, services and experience to help publishers and educators meet the unique needs of 21st century learners. Drawing on Follett's deep expertise in the educational publishing and distribution fields, Follett Digital Resources delivers a single source for digital solutions that not only incorporate the most advanced technology available but are also exclusively focused on improving the learning process. Learn more at www.follettdigital.com.
About the Association of Educational Publishers
The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) is a nonprofit organization that serves and advances the industry of supplemental educational publishing. The membership of AEP represents the breadth of educational content developers delivering progressive educational products in all media and for any educational setting. For more information, please visit www.AEPweb.org.
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