Conference highlights future of learning Published July 16, 2008 By Beverly Simas Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- More than 80 representatives from military, government and academia gathered here July 15-16 to share how they are working to modernize training and education. The Future Learning Conference, organized by Lt. Col. Jason Werchan, chief of future learning systems at the Air Education and Training Command here, included presentations on "Determining the Right Mix of Live, Virtual and Constructive Learning" by Dr. Richard Lester, dean of academic affairs at the Ira C. Eaker College for Professional Development at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., and "Air University in Second Life, " by Dr. Andrew Stricker from Air University at Maxwell AFB. Victor Mercado, an information technology project manager from Homeland Security, came from Georgia to attend. "Basically, we are just kind of piggybacking ideas with each other. It is a brainstorming session," he said. Air Education and Training Command officials held a similar conference in March. That conference highlighted future learning capabilities and plans from more than 70 public corporations. Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) View the comments/letters page