Welcome to the Learning Commons, a virtual social networking hub for EDUCAUSE 2009 Online.

During the online conference, a first for EDUCAUSE and many attendees, more than 240 campus teams and individuals logged in to hear "The Best Thinking in Higher Ed IT," through streamed sessions from the EDUCAUSE 2009 Conference in Denver, Colo., and online-only content delivered through Adobe Connect.

Virtual participants dove into the Twitter stream, adding updates from online-only sessions such as Brad Wheeler's opening keynote on collaboration or adding their voices to the rising chorus from Denver. They shared links and resources through chat in Adobe Connect, interacted with colleagues using a live chatroom inside this Ning Learning Commons, and weighed in through real time polls. Using games like "Fridge Magnets," a Yahoo location map, and directed discussion questions, attendees had the opportunity to build content together and reflect "out loud" about the program content.

In addition, teams used a virtual "Team Facilitator Kit" developed by the EDUCAUSE Professional Development Committee to stimulate local dialogue around the content, with many organizing inter-departmental events around the virtual program. Campuses can continue to use the kit throughout the year to deepen participation in other EDUCAUSE online events.

If you were unable to attend this year, missed something, or want to revisit resources from the event, please click the "Session Proceedings" tab for more information.

And save the date! Be sure to join us for the 2010 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, October 12–15, for more of the best thinking in higher education IT.