Track 4

Continued Development of a Ubiquitous Computing Environment at a Mid-sized, Public Institution: A Progress Report

Thursday, January 16, 2003
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. SESS04

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

The University of Central Arkansas is in year three of a program to establish a ubiquitous computing environment. Significant progress regarding faculty training, extramural funding, and new buildings and retrofitting of existing classrooms designed to support IT will be reviewed. The UCA experience represents a model for resource-limited, mid-sized public institutions.

Empowering Faculty to Enhance Classroom Instruction

Friday, January 17, 2003
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. SESS09

Joe Bonchi, Assistant Director, of Instructional Support Services, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Blake Haggerty, Assistant Director Instructional Design, New Jersey Institute of Technology

William FX. Reynolds, Director, Instructional Tech & Media Services, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Since the early 1980s the New Jersey Institute of Technology has aggressively implemented solutions to address instructional support issues. This session will outline how our small department provides instructors with the skills, tools, and support necessary to deliver effective instruction using state-of-the-art technology.

Postconference Resource

Freshman Success and Satisfaction: The First Year on a Mobile Campus

Friday, January 17, 2003
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. SESS44

Don Carter, Director, TLT Center, Seton Hall University

Tracy Gottlieb, Dean of Freshman Studies, Seton Hall University

Kelly Shea, Dir. Writing Center/Asst. Professor of Writing, Seton Hall University

Anita L. Talar, Librarian/Professor, Seton Hall University

Freshmen arrive at Seton Hall University with high expectations. Laptops are distributed the day before classes; students expect effective, coordinated programs necessary for success and satisfaction. The presentation includes planning activities prior to the first year, wireless classrooms for freshman English, freshman skills class, and our home-grown library information literacy program.

Integrating Pervasive Information to Enhance Learning

Friday, January 17, 2003
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. SESS49

Pauline Mosley, Professor, Pace University

Mobile-learning communities can enhance productivity and learning. Unfortunately, using ubiquitous computing effectively in teaching is challenging. Strategies and outcomes of our efforts in working to achieve a seamless integration of synchronous and asynchronous interaction within the classroom will be presented.

Less Is More: Expanding Ubiquitous Computing Without Increasing the Staff

Thursday, January 16, 2003
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. SESS14

Richard Caserta, LAN/WAN Architect, The Johns Hopkins University

Brandon Lockett, Residential Networking Specialist, The Johns Hopkins University

Brenda Stidham, Quality Assurance Architect, The Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University has expanded and enhanced its student ubiquitous computing environment over the years, without increasing the number of staff supporting it. Meanwhile, the IT environment for students has improved by using automated Resnet registration and recommending standard laptops with bundled IT support and integrated wireless networking.

Postconference Resource

Mobile Computing and Technology Assessment: A Case Study with Results

Thursday, January 16, 2003
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. SESS24

Stephen G. Landry, Chief Information Officer, Seton Hall University

Heather Stewart, Director, Academic Technology Services, New York University

This session provides an overview of Seton Hall University's laptop requirement, which required a number of key support programs and services. Assessment measured progress toward the goal of improving student productivity with technology along the dimensions of "The Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education."

Postconference Resource

The Impact of Ubiquitous Student Laptop Ownership on Support

Friday, January 17, 2003
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. SESS29

Dirk A. van Assendelft, Assistant Director of Technology Services, Washington and Lee University

Wireless networks matched with performance increases and price decreases have made laptop ownership nearly ubiquitous. The increased support demands, both formal and informal, can be a heavy burden on IT staff. Washington and Lee School of Law addressed this issue by working with Dell to provide standardized hardware with a software image.

The Status of the Ubiquitous Computing Movement--Worldwide

Thursday, January 16, 2003
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. SESS19

David G. Brown, Provost Emeritus, Wake Forest University

Karen R. Petitto, Asst. Professor of Educational Technology & IT Specialist, West Virginia Wesleyan College

Based on programs in five countries and on a survey of North American "pioneers in ubiquitous computing," we will provide a summary of the status of the movement, to highlight several institutions that have recently pursued ubiquitous computing for unusual reasons and/or in innovative ways, and to suggest where the movement is headed next. How have the programs changed since inception? How do programs differ in management and delivery? What are the next steps?

Postconference Resource

Three-Way Winners: Evaluating Utilization Patterns of a Campus-wide Ubiquitous Computing Environment

Thursday, January 16, 2003
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. SESS34

Trevah Panek, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Saint Francis University

George Pyo, Chief Information Officer, Saint Francis University

Lisa Withrow, Social Work Field Coordinator, Saint Francis University

This session will focus on the evaluation results of a three-tiered campus-wide initiative providing laptop computers, WebCT, and wireless connectivity. Both quantitative and qualitative (digital video) results will be presented, as well as a review of successes and pitfalls of the program.