Here is an announcement I received from another organization following its annual conference. It is working with a third party to video conference presentations and make them available at a nominal fee. Maybe something for MCN to consider in the future.
John >>> <NiUG at cmcgc.com> 12/3/2009 11:32 AM >>> Were you unable to attend The NiUG International Discovery Conference that was held September 28 - 30, in Baltimore? Well, here is your chance to catch up on all you missed! Together through a collaborative partnership with Content Management Corp, NiUG is now offering alternative means of iMIS education. You can now download sessions from the Discovery Conference that have been audio synchronized with the instructors PowerPoint presentation and/or additional software applications used throughout their session. What this means is that you can follow along with them and get that one on one, detailed information and training you need! The conference and all its vital information is preserved! Listen to a motivating, informative address, or hear the compelling sessions you missed. The captured content is an excellent benefit and now available (as released for inclusion). As a member, you are being offered the option to purchase the content from the entire conference for $499.00 or purchase content from individual days for $249.00! Not sold yet!? Well take a look at some of the offerings by clicking on the preview option prior to purchasing! To access the education portal, simply click on the following web link ( http://www.softconference.com/niug) or copy and paste the link to your browser. How to view presentations AFTER purchasing: Please click on the "Log-in/Create Account" link on the top right hand corner and log in as returning user using the Email Address and Password provided below. Once logged in, select "my content" located on the right hand side of the page. This will direct you to a list of sessions that you have purchased. Another option for displaying your purchased content is to choose the link to "Access Online Content". For each of the sessions you have purchased, you will find a purple "View" button that will open the session. How to download the Audio Only MP3 file after purchasing: Click the drop down menu in the flash player where it says, click here for more options. Select Downloads and save this MP3 Audio file to your computer. * Username: * Password: If needed, contact CMC's IT department for technical support by phone toll free at 1-888-711-1138 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST) or via E-mail: support at cmcgc.com <mailto:support at cmcgc.com> .