Track 1

A First Year Experience with Ubiquitous Computing

Tuesday, December 04, 2001
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. SESS31

William P. Goad, Vice President, Oklahoma Christian University

Oklahoma Christian University recently implemented an e-campus project that included a laptop computer for every student, wireless networking, faculty- and student-technology support, and a more dynamic Web presence. We will share the lessons learned in the implementation process and a small-school rapid-implementation model for ubiquitous computing.

Community and Computers: Pervasive Computing at a Liberal Arts College

Tuesday, December 04, 2001
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. SESS36

Lynda Barner-West, Associate Vice President for Technology and Information Services, Carlow University

Charlotte Lott, Associate Professor, Chatham University

Personal attention and face-to-face contact are hallmarks of small colleges. Many faculty and students fear that the personal connections that are key to success in these environments will be lost if online technology is introduced into the classroom. This presentation analyzes the successful implementation of pervasive computing while enhancing communication and participation.

Postconference Resource

Developing a Successful Long-Term Strategy for the Adoption of Ubiquitous Computing

Monday, December 03, 2001
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. SESS16

Phillip G. Knutel, Executive Director of Academic Technology, the Library, and Online Learning, Bentley University

Catherine W. Yang, Senior Director, EDUCAUSE

Mobile computing has been a critical component of the academic experience at Bentley College for more than 15 years. This presentation will share Bentley's experience as a Ubiquitous Computing Campus, outlining critical factors in the development and implementation of a successful long-term strategy. The session will cover a range of technical, financial, and strategic curricular issues.

Development of Ubiquitous Computing at a Mid-Sized, State-Supported University, Year Two: Extending the Promise

Monday, December 03, 2001
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. SESS11

Sally A. Roden, Academic Dean, University of Central Arkansas

Ronald B. Toll, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Lebanon Valley College

Last year, the University of Central Arkansas began a pilot program in ubiquitous computing within its residential colleges. Building on this success and experience, the program has expanded in year two to the general education program. With modest funding, the UCA experience is a model for resource-limited, mid-sized institutions.

Front and Center: Getting Library Resources Included in your University's Technology Plan

Monday, December 03, 2001
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. SESS21

Rosalind Tedford, Information Literacy Librarian, Wake Forest University

H. David Womack, Librarian, Instruction and Outreach, Wake Forest University

Are library resources taking a back seat to technology at your university? Not at Wake Forest. Through its "Research and Classroom Tools" project, Z. Smith Reynolds Library keeps them in the forefront of both the University software load and its ThinkPad training program. This presentation focuses on how we did it and how you can too.

Participatory Extension of Lessons Learned List

Tuesday, December 04, 2001
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. SESS41

David G. Brown, Provost Emeritus, Wake Forest University

A forthcoming book on ubiquitous computing will summarize and categorize the lessons learned by institutions that have pioneered the ubiquitous computing movement. Starting from these lessons learned by over 20 colleges and universities in five nations, participants will be encouraged to highlight those lessons that are most relevant to their own institutions and to augment the list.

Rapid Development and Deployment of a Ubiquitous Computing Environment: The Ursinus College Experience

Monday, December 03, 2001
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. SESS06

John King, Chief Information Officer, Ursinus College

In a period of only three years, Ursinus College moved from having very modest technology resources and relatively traditional uses of those resources to a rich and robust ubiquitous computing environment where innovative uses of instructional and IT resources in teaching and learning is widespread. This presentation will describe how the college was able to successfully develop and implement its ubiquitous computing program in a short period of time and how it plans to keep moving forward.

Postconference Resource

Student Computer Initiative: It Takes a University

Tuesday, December 04, 2001
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. SESS26

James F. Fajohn, Director, Student Computer Initiative, Virginia Commonwealth University

Phyllis C. Self, Dean, University Libraries, Western Illinois University

Creating a student computer requirement in a highly decentralized multicultural academic environment within an 18-month timetable requires collaboration and commitment from the entire university. This session will address the unique approach taken by Virginia Commonwealth University to encourage university-wide discussions to address faculty, student, infrastructure, and support issues.

The Ubiquitous Computing Assessment Data Repository: A New (Free) Tool for Program Assessment

Monday, December 03, 2001
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. SESS01

Eric J. Fountain, IT Assessment Coordinator, Seton Hall University

Bert Wachsmuth, Mathematics & Computer Science, Seton Hall University

This session will discuss the design and implementation of the Ubiquitous Computing Assessment Data Repository's principle feature, which is a Web-based, interactive survey design and administration tool. This free tool allows researchers to customize a survey, then collect, store, and retrieve the data. The data is then available for longitudinal and cross-campus studies.

Postconference Resource

The Value of High-Performance Networking and International Distributed Learning

Tuesday, December 04, 2001
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. SESS46

Jennifer Oxenford, Associate Director, MAGPI, University of Pennsylvania

Gregory D. Palmer, Director, MAGPI GigaPOP, University of Pennsylvania

"The French Project" was a highly successful initiative between the United States and France to demonstrate how videoconferencing over existing high-performance networks and equipment can be used to enhance traditional classroom methods. Learn how high-speed video collaborations such as this add value to international education.

Postconference Resource