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Boise, Idaho |
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Day 1BSU Campus Digital Imaging Online Support Opening Session Video on Demand Talking Books Humanitarian Hall of FameDay 2Tour of Technologies Multi Media Services Distance Ed Benefits Whitman Symposium Digital Imaging Classroom Design Online Course Development PDA's Classroom NW/MET Business Meeting Basque Dinner and DanceDay 3Cracker Barrel Session Portals Learning Online Primer |
Day 2: Friday - Topics, Presentations and Photos"Expanding Your Horizon," April 10 -12, 2003. Boise State University Department of Academic Technologies Simplot/Micron Building on Campus Photos of the conference building taken on a beautiful Spring day during the April 2003 conference. Tour of Academic TechnologiesBen Hambelton/Bill Cottle
Join us for an interactive http://itc.boisestate.edu Photos
Expanding the Web of Multimedia ServicesKevin Wilson /Nancy Grayum Gather in a computer lab, where Kevin Wilson and Nancy Grayum will facilitate a virtual tour and live discussion of web sites and web resources offered by member institutions, focusing on innovative, useful, and creative uses of the Web to deliver multimedia services. (Sure, we can all do this web-surfing at our own desks, but an hour together pointing and clicking, showing off, talking, and taking home new ideas is sure to be rewarding for all.) PhotosWebpageThe Benefits/Costs of Distance Education: Are the Benefits Worth the Cost?Barry Willis / Terri Gaffney This presentation will use a case-study approach to explore the costs and benefits of distance education programs by analyzing specific service categories including:
Specific cost information will be provided for a University of Idaho-based program. The format will be discussion oriented with plenty of time for questions, answers, and alternative perspectives. PhotosWhitman Undergraduate ConferenceJim Cunningham, Whitman College PowerPointPhotosDigital Imaging and ManagementKen Hyde / John Kelly An overview of digital image acquisition, manipulation, and management. This compressed version of the pre-conference workshop will examine the issues and solutions in transitioning from film to digital image services. Photos
Classroom Design, a three year case study at the University of Oregon.Tom Matney Three years ago the University of Oregon began a comprehensive plan to provide better instructional classroom support to all general-use classrooms. This presentation will outline the history of classroom support, results, budgets, security, equipment, the politics and ongoing issues. PhotosRapid Design of High-Quality Online Course SitesBernadette Howlett / Randy Gaines Overview of a course design system developed by the ITRC (Instructional Technology Resource Center) in collaboration with an international team of university and K-12 teachers and instructional technologists. The model, ACT (Analyze-Create-Teach), is a system designed for WebCT that helps instructors develop online course sites to be used as supplements to traditional instruction or to deliver instruction entirely online. Personal Digital Assistants in Education and Training Implications for the FutureRoy Ramsey Overview of PDA applications in Higher Education, Trends will be illustrated from the chronology of use in K-12 as well as some specific applications in training and health care. The presentation will define Personal Digital Assistants and briefly explain how they work. The remainder will focused on trends and emerging use. PhotosAnnual Business MeetingDuane Slemmer, Facilitator PhotosBasque Dinner at the Basque Museum and Cultural CenterBoise is home to one of the largest Basque communities outside of Spain. We will enjoy an authentic Basque meal while experiencing their 2,000 year-old culture, rich in traditions that include music, dance, and celebrations. Photos
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