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Track 3A Guide for Eliminating Accessibility Barriers in Distance LearningThursday, February 21, 2002 David Barrow-Britton, Director, Office of Educational Technology and Outreach, Texas A&M International University As authors and designers work to develop comprehensive courseware, issues arise concerning accessibility for people with learning, visual, and hearing impairments. This presentation will examine how taking some simple measures in the initial stages of course development can result in Level One compliance and facilitate the use of screen readers and other tools. We will discuss and demonstrate tips, tricks, and examples of steps to eliminate or mitigate barriers. Developing Faculty to Move from Classroom to Learning Space.Friday, February 22, 2002 Debbie Boyer, Educational Technology Specialist, University of Houston William Chernish, Associate Professor, University of Houston This presentation focuses on experiences and challenges of developing faculty to move from traditional classrooms to learning spaces opened by distance-learning tools. A centralized model may work to bring together teachers, administrators, and technology-support people to apply technology, change pedagogy, and reach distance learners in an evolving world. E-Books and the Library: New Opportunities for the Convergence of Content and CurriculumThursday, February 21, 2002 Marcia Deddens, Academic Director for Outreach and Services, University of Cincinnati Rodney N. Henshaw, Dean, Cowles Library, Drake University Libraries are challenged to redefine their services to fit into college and university development of e-learning curriculum. This presentation will examine the characteristics of e-books and other full-content electronic and network-available library resources. It will demonstrate that such characteristics based analysis can be used to design and deliver an effective, library-centered e-learning environment for students and faculty. Effective Use of Streaming Media for E-Learning and Its Impact on IT Planning and OperationsThursday, February 21, 2002 Ron Brey, Associate VP, Instructional Resources and Technology, Austin Community College District William E. Carter, Vice Chancellor, Information Technology, Houston Community College Martha Meacham, Instructional Design Specialist, Austin Community College District In order to use streaming media to support learning, significant infrastructure needs to be in place for operations, training, design, development, and production. In this session, we will focus on effective instructional uses of media and the impact on IT planning and operations. How Well Does It Work? Issues in Teaching and Learning OnlineFriday, February 22, 2002 Sydney S. Elliott, Director, Instructional Computing Resource Center, Houston Community College Danney Ursery, Professor of Philosophy, St. Edward's University Robin Etter Zuniga, Associate Director Flashlight Program, The TLT Group Representatives from two institutions will talk about how they evaluating the teaching and learning in online courses using Flashlight tools. Issues covered will include evaluating the experiences of adult learners with online learning, and using a formative evaluation process to help faculty improve their teaching in an online environment. Inviting Students into Virtual Spaces: Building Community Through Wireless SystemsWednesday, February 20, 2002 Kwan Law, Director, Undergraduate Learning Center, University of Texas at El Paso Mike Pitcher, Coordinator, ATLAS Student Computer Lab, University of Texas at El Paso Evelyn J. Posey, Chair, Professor, English, University of Texas at El Paso Faculty and students at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are successfully using wireless technology in selected courses. Combined with thoughtfully prepared, ground-breaking cooperative teaching strategies, a wireless network of Internet connected laptop computers promotes active learning both within and outside of the classroom. Moving from a Traditional to an Online EnvironmentThursday, February 21, 2002 Candy Sebert, Professor, University of Central Oklahoma There are many challenges to adapting traditional courses to courses supported by Web-based instruction or to courses that are taught on a distance basis. Some of those challenges include organizing your course so that it facilitates learning and estimating the amount of time, expertise, and other necessary resources needed. Reaping Big Institution Benefits at Small Liberal Arts Colleges Through Synchronous Online CollaborationThursday, February 21, 2002 Deena Berg, Instructional Technology Specialist, Southwestern University Mark Garrison, Professor, Classics, Trinity University Halford Haskell, Professor, Classics, Southwestern University The Associated Colleges of the South have developed synchronous online Inter-Institutional Collaborative Courses (ICCs), whereby small departments can offer advanced courses typically found at larger institutions with greater faculty numbers and resources. This presentation demonstrates the Classics pilot programs, including the multidisciplinary preparatory course and archaeological practicum in Turkey. The Ever-Changing Courseware Landscape: Migration Strategies and Lessons LearnedThursday, February 21, 2002 Michael Anderson, Assistant Director, Course Development & Technology, University of Texas System Rob Robinson, Director, UT TeleCampus, University of Texas System The landscape of courseware platforms changes constantly. Universities cannot afford to sit idly by while this happens. The UT System TeleCampus has invested months moving courses from our existing platform to Prometheus, which was recently acquired by Blackboard. We'll share the lessons we've learned from these changes. We'll also review applicable standards (SCORM, AICC, IMS). |
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