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101 Ways to Use iStream for Innovation at Your Fingertips
iStream is changing the ways community colleges work, learn, and lead. iStream colleges have developed a variety of diverse applications and uses for iStream resources. As an iStream subscriber, join us for this interactive discussion and learn how colleges are shaping iStream resources for faculty, students, and administrators. If your institution is not an iStream member college, join us to explore how these web-based resources and learning content can transform your learning and leadership edge.
Daniel Bain, President
Independence Community College
Roundtable Discussion
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Monday, November 12, 2007
205/206, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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25 Google Learning Tools
Google now offers over 25 free tools that can be used to enhance learning. Combining these tools appropriately can provide an effective online or blended-learning environment that is simple to set up, familiar to students, and easy to sustain. During this hands-on session, participants work through several interactive learning activities designed to introduce them to the tools and learn how best to employ them to meet learner needs.
Jeffrey Hamilton, Faculty
Lethbridge College
Hands-On Lab
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday, November 12, 2007
210, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Sunday, November 11, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Sunday, November 11, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, November 11, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 11, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Sunday, November 11, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Monday, November 12, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Monday, November 12, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Monday, November 12, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday, November 12, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Monday, November 12, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Monday, November 12, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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3D Interactive Technology Solutions That Change Learning
Today’s learners crave user-generated, interactive experiences. EON Reality’s technology solutions provide educators the capabilities to create simulation-based learning experiences by visualizing objects, complex concepts, or processes in a three-dimensional, interactive environment to communicate ideas and concepts, address the education needs of our diverse global communities, overcome literacy barriers, and help people bridge the skills and knowledge divide. Demonstrations show how institutions are incorporating EON’s technology solutions into their learning and economic development environments and incorporating interactive 3D objects into PowerPoint presentations to accelerate learning.
Jamie Justice, Director
Visualized Learning and Innovation
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Marly Bergerud, Vice President
Education Development
EON Reality, Inc.
Mats Johansson, President
EON Reality, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
201, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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A Distance Learning Real Estate Seminar: Owning Versus Renting
A community college uses the same commercial distance learning technology for almost 10 years with almost 200 sections of distance learning courses offered every semester and widespread faculty and student comfort level with the technology. A significant budgetary crisis necessitates exploring more cost-effective ways to deliver college services, including distance learning. Described is a plan involving a nonprofit consortium to facilitate the development of emerging instructional technologies and professional development to familiarize faculty with the new technologies.
Sebastian Vasta, Dean
Academic Support
Camden County College
Thomas Murray, Director
Distance Learning
Camden County College
Forum Session
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Belmont Room Three, Level Three, Renaissance Hotel
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A Technology-Rich, Learning-Centered Ph.D.
Over the next five years, community colleges will need over 3,000 new presidents and vice presidents; in the next 15 years, community colleges will need over 62,000 new full-time faculty members. Many of these new leaders will be prepared in Walden University’s Community College Leadership program. During this session, three current graduate students in the Walden program and the program’s director review the distinctive elements that make this program one of the most innovative and substantive graduate programs ever created. More than 130 doctoral students are already enrolled. Join us to learn why this is the fastest-growing program of its kind in the nation.
Terry O'Banion, President Emeritus and Senior League Fellow
Director, Community College Leadership Program, Walden University, CA
League for Innovation in the Community College
Susan Lindahl, Chief Strategy Officer
McAnany, Van Cleave and Phillips
Samson Olaode, Director
Upward Bound Program
Mohawk Valley Community College
Toni DuBois, Dean
Academic Services
Long Beach City College
Special Session
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Monday, November 12, 2007
Music City Ballroom, Level Two, Renaissance Hotel
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A Validity Study of an Online Computer Literacy Test
The presenters introduce a validity study that guided their university’s adoption of an online computer literacy certification. The study revealed the score that predicts which students would make a C or better if they took the online computer literacy course. The findings became the justification for using the online computer literacy course instead of the original on-campus course. The presenters also share specific instructions about how the study can be replicated at other colleges.
Gary Greer, Assistant Dean
University College
The College Board
Grant Castle, Program Advisor
ACCUPLACER Program
The College Board
Forum Session
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Belmont Room One, Level Three, Renaissance Hotel
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Anywhere, Anytime Secure Online Testing for Distance Education
Institutions that deliver distance education often avoid using proctored exams because current testing options are inconvenient, expensive, and prone to security breaches. During this session, the presenter discusses and demonstrates exciting new technologies such as biometrics, real-time data forensics, web cameras, and more that allow the delivery of high-stakes tests ubiquitously, securely, and affordably. Discussed are specific techniques for authenticating students and guarding against cheating. Come explore the future of secure online testing in distance education.
Pam Cabalka, Vice President
Distance Testing
KRYTERION, Inc.
Forum Session
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Rhythm and Blues, Level Four, Renaissance Hotel
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Artificial Intelligence: Hitchhiker’s Guide to Writing Smart Programs
This session, presented by an artificial intelligence (AI) practitioner and researcher in the field of cognitive computing, focuses on the state of artificial intelligence and where it is headed. Philosophical issues related to AI are presented and overviews of AI programming techniques are shown. Participants learn how to create smart programs with Visual C++. Techniques include fuzzy logic, neural networks, and binary searches. Special attention is paid to incorporating these concepts into programming and game design classes.
Rick Leinecker, Assistant Professor
Business and Technologies
Rockingham Community College
Hands-On Lab
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Monday, November 12, 2007
209, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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Automatic Lecture Recording and Publishing
Interested in automating the process of recording lectures or presentations? Want to get your materials online, but don’t want to learn how to edit? TechSmith’s latest offering makes it easier to record and share your videos. This session provides participants with a hands-on learning experience so they can see how to automate the recording and sharing processes. Participants create and automatically share materials.
Rich Boys, Manager
Marketing
TechSmith
Hands-On Lab
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday, November 12, 2007
209, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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Avatars and Virtual Agents in E-Learning
This session introduces participants to affordable options for incorporating animated avatars and virtual agents into e-learning curriculum, training, and marketing materials. Animation and simulation can be effective in adding depth to distance learning content and students’ learning experiences. Though developing this type of content may seem intimidating, resources are available for easier and rapid development of creative e-media. Highlighted resources include CrazyTalk, iClone, Second Life, and more.
Adam Brooks, Developer
Instruction and Elearning
Central Piedmont Community College
Melissa Vrana, Associate Dean
Arts and Sciences
Central Piedmont Community College
Forum Session
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Belmont Room Two, Level Three, Renaissance Hotel
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Becoming Familiar With Microsoft Office 2007
Lab participants are introduced to the new interface of Office 2007 through a focus on the most commonly used applications. Provided are the new location and methods that correspond to pre-2007 menus, icons, and toolbars. Participants also discuss the benefits of moving to this version and the impact on faculty, curriculum, and colleges’ IT staff that this change can cause.
Robert Graff, Computer Center Supervisor
Division of Educational and Career Advancement
Central New Mexico Community College
Hands-On Lab
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Monday, November 12, 2007
210, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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Campus Computing 2007: The National Survey of Computing and Information Technology in American Higher Education
Begun in 1990, the Campus Computing Project is the largest continuing study of information technology in American higher education. This Special Session presents the results of the 2007 survey and provides new national data on IT planning, policy, finance, instructional support and integration, and web services, along with comparative data for community colleges and other sectors of U.S. higher education.
Kenneth Green, Director and Founder, Visiting Scholar
School of Educational Studies, The Claremont Graduate University
The Campus Computing Project
Special Session
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday, November 12, 2007
Music City Ballroom, Level Two, Renaissance Hotel
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Camtasia: A Tablet PC’s New Best Friend
Using the tablet PC’s best friend, Camtasia, faculty members can record lectures and post them to a website for students to download. Presenters demonstrate how natural it is to use a tablet PC in the classroom, how to record lectures using Camtasia, and how to convert files into various web-useful formats in a minimal amount of time. Also demonstrated are other technologies that allow educators to post classroom content to the web without breaking the bank, even if a tablet PC is not available.
Charles Johnson, Dean
Natural Sciences Mathematics and Physical Education
South Georgia College
Luck Watford, Specialist
Information and Instructional Technology
South Georgia College
Forum Session
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Monday, November 12, 2007
Belmont Room Three, Level Three, Renaissance Hotel
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Changing Technologies and Innovations in Higher Education Facility Asset Management
A research study was conducted on the use of facilities management software solutions used by higher education institutions, which are being challenged to capitalize on web-based software solutions, internet-based services, and mobile technologies. Come learn about the research study and discuss these changing technologies. Discussed are the results of the research project, current perceptions and experiences of facility management personnel, and changing technologies and innovations in higher education physical facility and asset management.
Rachael Bittner, Coordinator
Marketing
SchoolDude.com
Forum Session
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Jazz, Level Four, Renaissance Hotel
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Chief Information Officers Summit
Kick off the League’s annual Conference on Information Technology with this annual gathering of community college Chief Information Officers. Summit participants discuss effective strategies, timely issues, and model information technology and infrastructure programs. The summit’s experienced technology leaders facilitate discussions about creative approaches and hot topics such as information security, student email systems, servicing the millennial generation, and being a successful CIO. Participants also break into small groups for peer-related topic discussions concerning important issues such as emergency communications, procurement management, and supporting faculty using Web 2.0 tools. Join technology leaders and college administrators as they strengthen their commitment to improving the information technology systems in our colleges today while creating a vision for tomorrow.
Todd Jorns, Senior Director
Instructional Technology
Illinois Community College Board
Malik Rahman, Chief Information Officer
Central Piedmont Community College
Jimmy Livornese, Director
Client Services
Central Piedmont Community College
David Kim, Associate CIO and Executive Director
Administrative Information Services
Central Piedmont Community College
Kimberley Conley, CIO
Henderson Community College
Learning Center Course
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday, November 11, 2007
102, Level One, Nashville Convention Center
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CompTIA’s A+: A Fresh Approach to an Old Standard
Technology constantly changes, but technology workers often do not. Today’s employers want well-rounded IT workers who understand the company’s business, can communicate with internal and external customers, and can adapt to the ever-changing environment. CompTIA’s A+ certification has been updated to offer three specialist tracks based on job roles, as well as new sections on security, communication, and employee professionalism. Session participants learn about the changes to A+ and other certifications in CompTIA’s family of vendor-neutral certifications.
Alan Rowland, Manager
Business Development
CompTIA
Forum Session
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Monday, November 12, 2007
Belmont Room Two, Level Three, Renaissance Hotel
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CompTIA’s Convergence+: Bringing IT All Together
Convergence technologies that combine data, voice, and video enable individuals to work and collaborate effectively from practically anywhere they can access an IP connection. Are your students learning how to maximize this technology? Come and discuss CompTIA’s newest vendor neutral certification and the latest curriculum and industry expectations for your students.
Alan Rowland, Manager
Business Development
CompTIA
Forum Session
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Ryman Room Two, Level Three, Renaissance Hotel
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Concept Mapping: Visual Learning and Thinking
Brainstorm topics that become the framework for written documents, presentations, and class lectures. Mind Maps help facilitate students’ analytical thinking, comprehension, creativity, and writing skills. MatchWare OpenMind allows students and teachers to rapidly visualize, organize, and implement ideas and export them to HTML, Word, PowerPoint, or MatchWare Mediator. Participants learn how to create visual Mind Maps and how to automatically build a multimedia presentation or website from maps.
Dave Hamilton, Educational Advisor
Education
MatchWare, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Monday, November 12, 2007
208, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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Create Video Tutorials for Students and Colleagues
ScreenCorder 5 is an easy-to-use screen capture tool that allows instructors to quickly and efficiently create professional video tutorials. Participants learn how to capture screen recordings from any piece of software; turn the recordings into tutorials or support videos; and display them on a server, CD-ROM, or the web. Add audio instructions, text bubbles, animated images, SCORM compliant quizzes, and picture-in-picture. Export files as WMV, Flash, or AVI. Use the web builder to create online tutorials.
Dave Hamilton, Educational Advisor
Education
MatchWare, Inc.
Hands-On Lab
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Monday, November 12, 2007
208, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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Creating Robust Custom Reports in a Web Browser for NonProgrammers
The ability to access useful information as quickly and easily as possible is central to enrollment management. If you’ve accessed the internet, you’ve used a web browser. During this workshop, learn how a web browser can be a powerful tool to create custom reports with no programming knowledge and no IT experience required. SAS Web Report Studio is a module of SAS Business Intelligence that allows users to create and share reports of varying complexity with just a few mouse clicks.
Glen Dalrymple, Engineer
Systems
SAS
Hands-On Lab
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
203, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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Creating Robust Custom Reports in a Web Browser for NonProgrammers
The ability to access useful information as quickly and easily as possible is central to enrollment management. If you’ve accessed the internet, you’ve used a web browser. During this workshop, learn how a web browser can be a powerful tool to create custom reports with no programming knowledge and no IT experience required. SAS Web Report Studio is a module of SAS Business Intelligence that allows users to create and share reports of varying complexity with just a few mouse clicks.
Glen Dalrymple, Engineer
Systems
SAS
Hands-On Lab
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Sunday, November 11, 2007
203, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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Creating Robust Custom Reports in a Web Browser for NonProgrammers
The ability to access useful information as quickly and easily as possible is central to enrollment management. If you’ve accessed the internet, you’ve used a web browser. During this workshop, learn how a web browser can be a powerful tool to create custom reports with no programming knowledge and no IT experience required. SAS Web Report Studio is a module of SAS Business Intelligence that allows users to create and share reports of varying complexity with just a few mouse clicks.
Glen Dalrymple, Engineer
Systems
SAS
Hands-On Lab
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Monday, November 12, 2007
203, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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Creating the Elusive Online IT Degree With Existing Technology
Delivering operating system intensive courses through a distance learning model has traditionally presented challenges involving licensing, proprietary software, and student hardware requirements. Using Citrix and virtualization technologies, faculty members can create virtual labs from existing classroom labs that can be accessed from anywhere. Session participants learn how to address these issues encountered when developing the elusive online IT degree.
Rachel Desmarais, Department Chair
Information Technology
Forsyth Technical Community College
Christopher Pearce, Coordinator
iTEC
Forsyth Technical Community College
Nancy Miller, Instructor
Networking
Forsyth Technical Community College
Forum Session
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Bluegrass, Level Four, Renaissance Hotel
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Cutting-Edge Software Development in Two-Year Colleges
It is possible to train cutting-edge object-oriented application software developers in two years without the instruction becoming out of date by graduation. North Arkansas College has implemented a two-year software development degree using the latest .NET Microsoft development technologies. Come participate in a discussion about the pain and the gain from the bleeding edge using Microsoft development software that is free to colleges and their students.
Rick Raines, Instructor
Business and Technology
North Arkansas College
Forum Session
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Bluegrass, Level Four, Renaissance Hotel
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CWIS: Open-Source Portal Software for Educators
Collection Workflow Integration Software (CWIS) is open-source software designed to help educators present resources online in portal formats. The software includes the ability to rate resources, add comments to resources, and get recommendations for other resources of interest. CWIS also helps portal developers catalog new resources. Lab participants explore the features and underlying structure of the CWIS and leave with a basic understanding of the software and knowledge about digital library software, standards, and issues.
Edward Almasy, Co-director
Compute Science Department
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rachael Bower, Co-director
Internet Scout Project
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hands-On Lab
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
208, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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Del.icio.us World of Social Bookmarking
Tired of forgetting your URLs? Sick of the tedious functions found on some web search engines? Welcome to the social bookmarking revolution. Social bookmarking websites are a popular way to store, classify, share, and search links and are rapidly maturing into the next big thing. Millions of people are abandoning traditional search engines and directories in favor of social bookmarking services. Participants create several personal management tool accounts and customize these accounts to fit their needs.
Bambi Edwards,
Craven Community College
Annette Walker, Instructor
Information Technology
Craven Community College
Hands-On Lab
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Monday, November 12, 2007
210, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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Design a Course in 60 Minutes!
Using a new open-source development tool, a complete course will be designed in less than 60 minutes using information provided by session participants. The facilitators for this session demonstrate how sophisticated courses can be designed using a dynamic process and an innovative development tool. The development software runs off of a simple USB flash drive and is cross-platform compatible.
David Penrose, Senior Instructional Designer
Online Services
San Juan College
Marty Hill, Interim Vice President
Learning Technologies
San Juan College
Hands-On Lab
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
209, Level Two, Nashville Convention Center
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Develop E-Learning Content for Any LMS
Produce content once and publish it on virtually any LMS. SCORM is a content standard that allows e-learning content and assessments to integrate with and migrate easily between systems. This session introduces participants to the SCORM standards, features, benefits, disadvantages, and tools available to convert content to this model. Additionally, the session highlights a case study course conversion from proprietary LMS-created content to system-neutral SCORM.
Adam Brooks, Developer
Instruction and Elearning
Central Piedmont Community College
Charles Henion, Instructor
Information Technology
Central Piedmont Community College
Forum Session
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Belmont Room Two, Level Three, Renaissance Hotel
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