Learning 2017 Curation

WE ARE ACTIVELY CURATING CONTENT FROM LEARNING 2017, INCLUDING VIDEOS, PHOTOS AND SESSION INFORMATION. For more information, go to https://www.learning2017.com/2017Curation

Note: Messaging within the LearningTown app will be disabled on December 1. Session content will remain available on a read-only basis.

Thank You!

Thank You to our over 1,800 Learning 2017 Participants.

We are honored that you participated in our event and we will be sending you curation follow-up on the coming weeks.

Thanks,

Elliott

EPCOT CELEBRATION TONIGHT!

Elliott Masie’s Learning 2017 Night at Disney!

Learning 2017 will provide a ticket to every participant for a special evening at Epcot, to experience the pavilions, exhibits, Food & Wine Festival, and “Illuminations” – the EPCOT Fireworks Celebrations!

·       Tickets will be provided to registered participants only as they board our Bus Shuttle from the Coronado Convention Center – between the hours of 5:30 pm and 6:45 pm.  (Please note, we cannot provide tickets for other transportation options or at other times.)  Name badges will be required.

·       Buses will depart from the Veracuz Lobby.

·       Your family members and guests are welcome to join us! Passes can be purchased for them at a discounted group rate from the hotel front desk concierge.   They may travel with you on the bus, but must have their tickets prior to boarding.

·       Transportation to return from EPCOT is available throughout the night.  We will have extra buses available after the fireworks (9:30 pm).

·       Disney Disney Magical Hours!  EPCOT will have extended hours on October 24^th .  Certain EPCOT attractions will remain open until 11:00pm (only for Disney Hotel guests – you must be wearing your Magic Band)

LearningTown Connections: Use the LearningTown App to find others with whom you can explore Epcot!

"Right Now!" by Val Vigoda & Ryan O'Connell

"Right Now" 

there's never been a better time to take the road less travelled

'cause now there are infinite roads

they rocket and they wander, they loop and they meander 

computers cracking infinite codes

you ache for the journey 

you feel your heart yearn

the spark of curiosity

the longing to learn 

the past in your pocket

the present in your sight

the future in your footsteps

as you dance on beams of light

CHORUS:

right now 

at the edge of the chasm

right now 

at the start of the climb

awake, alive

hand in hand we will arrive

where we only can imagine

from the threshold of our time

right now

it doesn't matter who you are 'cause no one here is broken

everyone will stumble and fall

and what you see as weakness, might just be your uniqueness

could be your greatest gift to us all

you ache for the journey 

you feel your heart yearn

the spark of curiosity

the longing to learn 

the past in your pocket

the present in your view

the future at your fingertips

the rest is up to you

CHORUS 

BRIDGE:

as we dream let our minds be filled with wonder

as we run let our feet be light as air

as we fly let our wings help lift each other 

higher than alone we'd ever dare

solo

FINAL CHORUS

Digital Learning "Ads"

Learning Digital Signage will be an experiment for us at Learning 2017!  There will be 14 digital displays located around the Coronado Convention Center.  Some are Portrait, Some are Landscape and 1 is Massive.

We will blend information, updates, Questions, Polls and even some historic cool art.  The images will change and evolve.  They are meant to be "Glance and Hmmmm" rather than be informational PowerPoints.  Think of them as Learning "Ads" - which are changed via a web interface on a time based schedule.  Enjoy and think of this as "e" - Ads!

Secreatry of Education of Puerto Rico at Learning 2017

We are honored to announce that Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico, Julia Keleher, will be a special guest at Learning 2017, to be held in Orlando, Florida on October 23, 2017.

She will meet with and address senior learning leaders from corporations about the continuity of education in Puerto Rico following the recent hurricane.

Right Now at Learning 2017

Our team is already in Orlando and the Disney staff are prepping for YOUR arrival this weekend.  Over 1,800 of our colleagues will be coming to be part of a "Right Now" experience about Learning Changes!

We are thrilled that our Learning 2017 Anthem will be presented as both a song by writer and performer Val Vigoda on Sunday night.  And, then as a dance choreographed by Rumi Oyama and performed with 7 of your fellow participants on Tuesday afternoon.

The theme, "Right Now" is also the vibe for our conversations and benchmarking next week.  What can each of us do, "Right Now", to optimize the learnings for our workforces - in a changing economy and technology landscape.