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Track 1

CCSU's E-Portfolio Initiative and the Information Technology Career Ladder

Tuesday, June 08, 2004
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. SESS10

Jyotsna Kinnard, Assistant Professor, Clayton State University

Clayton College and State University has implemented the use of e-portfolios in several programs, including information technology, business, and teacher education. This presentation sheds light on the way e-portfolios are used by the Department of Information Technology in the Bachelor in Information Technology program, benefiting both students and the institution.

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Converting Existing Online Courses to Learning Objects

Wednesday, June 09, 2004
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. SESS28

Marie Lasseter, Project Manager-Advanced Learning Technologies, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

Michael S. Rogers, Project Manager - Advanced Learning Technologies, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

Like other colleges and universities moving courses online, the University System of Georgia has been forced to confront the high cost of developing content. One way the System has addressed the problem is to focus on content sharing and reuse. It has deconstructed existing online courses into reusable learning objects that faculty can retrieve and incorporate into new courses. This session will explore benefits, success factors, and pitfalls to avoid.

Faculty Integration of Digital Video at Wake Forest University

Tuesday, June 08, 2004
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. SESS16

Beth Boyd, Instructional Technology Analyst, Wake Forest University

Joanna Tingen, Instructional Technology Analyst, Wake Forest University

Since 1999, Wake Forest University has been using digital video to enhance classes in the arts and sciences. These uses include direct and indirect applications to emphasize classroom objectives and enhance activities as well as strengthen the development of critical thinking skills.

Faculty Roles and Pedagogical Practices of Experienced Online Faculty

Tuesday, June 08, 2004
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. SESS19

Libby V. Morris, Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator, Institute of Higher Education, University of Georgia

Haixia Xu, Graduate Student, University of Georgia

This presentation combines an extensive review of the literature on online instruction and findings from a qualitative study of 13 instructors teaching asynchronous online courses. The study highlights faculty roles and effective teaching practices in undergraduate courses offered entirely online.

Incorporating Pedagogical Principles in Developing an Online Research Course

Tuesday, June 08, 2004
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. SESS22

Katrina Barnes, Assistant Professor, Clayton State University

Web-enhanced seminars based on pedagogical principles of teaching and learning were developed for faculty at CCSU. Based on the principles taught in the seminars, the online nursing research course was redesigned to ensure that the course was learner centered. Activities to increase student and faculty interactions have been integrated throughout the course.

Making the GRADE: Improving Access to E-Learning

Tuesday, June 08, 2004
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. SESS13

Curtis Edmonds, Education & Information Technology Specialist, Southeast Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center

The Georgia Research in Accessible Distance Education (GRADE) project launched a new, free, online tutorial at http://www.accesselearning.net/ that provides information about making distance learning accessible to all students. This session will highlight the resources of the tutorial and provide information on how IT professionals can increase accessibility on their campuses.

Postconference Resource

REALIA Project: Building a Collaborative, Digital Collection for Teaching

Wednesday, June 09, 2004
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. SESS31

Jeffrey L. Overholtzer, Director of Strategic Planning and Communication, Washington and Lee University

Teresa Wise, Director of International Programs, Associated Colleges of the South

Three consortia representing more than 40 liberal arts institutions joined forces to create and manage a Web-based collection of media for teaching foreign languages and cultures. The Rich Electronic Archive for Language Instruction Anywhere (REALIA) Project has created a unique tool that helps address a core need of thousands of faculty members.

Postconference Resource

Streaming the University: Transformation, Digital Media, and the Archives

Monday, June 07, 2004
4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. SESS07

William Lantry, Director, Academic Technology Services, The Catholic University of America

Arthur N. Taylor, Manager, Digital Media Services, The Catholic University of America

Digital Media Services (DMS) demonstrates the possibilities offered by new media technologies to expand the boundaries of the university and preserve the intellectual life of campus. This project has been made possible by the falling price of digital media technology and the widespread availability of Internet2. This presentation will discuss the two-year history of DMS, demonstrate the archives, and offer suggestions for establishing similar projects on your campus.

We Can't Afford to Reinvent the Wheel: Collaborative Professional Development at UNC

Monday, June 07, 2004
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. SESS01

Andrea Eastman-Mullins, Director of Software Marketing, Alexander Street Press

How do campuses satisfy increasing professional development needs when budgets are shrinking? Learn how the UNC Teaching and Learning with Technology Collaborative, a consortium of the 16 UNC campuses, supports the sharing of workshops, tutorials, and resources through two projects, the UNC Professional Development Portal and the UNC Technology Training Compendium.

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