Higher Education Web Symposium, July 15 - 16th

The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

This expert led conference focuses on the unique challenges of Web design and development in academia. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet world renowned experts in the fields of usability, user centered design, CSS, AJAX and many others. Designers, developers, and project managers will all be able to benefit from the content presented over the course of two days. In addition to the formal presentations, attendees will be able to interact with the people building and designing Web applications in the areas of: Student Affairs, Faculty Issues, Administrative Procedures, and others.

Steve Mulder, Director of Emerging Interactions at Molecular and Ricardo La Rosa, Principal Solutions Architect at Isobar will present the workshop, “AJAX & Web 2.0.”

Tuesday, July 15, 9 a.m. – Noon

How do your online interactions with users change in the world of Web 2.0? When and how do you design rich interfaces that satisfy user needs and create engaging online experiences?

Web 2.0, for all the marketing hype, represents a significant shift in how consumers use the Web and how organizations leverage the online channel. In this interactive seminar, Steve Mulder will give you a hands-on tour through the fundamental philosophies behind Web 2.0, revealing what Web 2.0 really is, what’s happening across the Web, what’s working, and what opportunities might be right for you.

In this seminar, you’ll learn about all of the buzzwords: ratings and reviews, tags, wikis, social networking, RSS, open APIs, widgets, Second Life, and more. Steve will focus most of the session on the new rich interface possibilities with Flash and Ajax. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll learn when rich interfaces are most effective and what challenges they can cause. It’s time to roll up your sleeves and see what Web 2.0 can mean for your organization.

For more information or to register, please visit the Higher Education Web Symposium web site.