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Program Posted, Registration Open for Learning, Libraries and Technology Conference

Peter Murray — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:15:56 +0000

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Pre-conference workshop descriptions [PDF] and the preliminary program [PDF] as well as the registration form for the Learning, Libraries and Technology Conference have been posted to the conference website. Learning, Libraries & Technology 2009 is a learning and networking opportunity from the University System of Ohio with content of interest to everyone involved in Ohio education, including those from colleges and universities of all sizes, independent colleges, workforce development centers and high schools. Held at the Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio, the pre-conference Workshops will be on March 1, 2009 followed by the main conference on March 2-3, 2009.

Learning, Libraries & Technology 2009 Conference will be the tenth anniversary of Ohio’s premier higher education conference, previously known as the Ohio Digital Commons for Education Conference. Although the name might have changed, this year’s conference will deliver all the same great professional development and networking opportunities from past conferences, including keynote sessions, vendor exhibits and technology demonstrations. In order to attract as many people as possible to attend this special 10th anniversary conference, organizers are reducing conference fees to just $195 ($95 for students) for two-day registrations, and $95 ($55 for students) for one-day registrations.

Five pre-conference workshops will be presented on Sunday, March 1:

Distance Learning and Copyright by Steven Armatos
ePortfolios: Their Construction, Use and Assessment by Stephen Acker
Ohio’s Second Life: Boot Camp and Field Trip by Chris Collins
Podcasting Implications: The Path to Active Engagement in Higher Education Classrooms or How to Enrich Your Distance Education by James McKean
Producing Video Clips for Specific Instructional Needs by Chris Collins

Workshops cost just $100 each. Attendance is limited and early registration is recommended. Exhibitors are also welcome to register and sponsor activities at the event. The Learning, Libraries and Technology conference is coordinated by Ohio Learning Network, OhioLINK, and the Ohio Supercomputer Center/OARnet.

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Two Weeks to Submit your Program Proposal for Ohio’s Technology in Higher Education Conference

Peter Murray — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:39:57 +0000

Don’t delay — submit your proposal and be part of Ohio’s premier higher education conference, The University System of Ohio’s Learning, Libraries & Technology 2009 Conference! Proposals are due by Wednesday, October 15, 2008 for the conference on March 1-3, 2009.

The University System of Ohio’s Learning, Libraries & Technology 2009 Conference will be the tenth anniversary of the conference previously known as the Ohio Digital Commons for Education (ODCE) Conference. This year’s conference will deliver the same great professional development and networking opportunities you’ve come to expect from past conferences. In celebration of the conference’s tenth anniversary, organizers have drastically cut conference fees to: $195 ($95 for students) for two-days or $95 ($55 for students) for a single day. Online registration will be available in December.

The University System of Ohio seeks interactive and engaging proposals for presentations, pre-conference workshops and technology demonstrations. Visit the conference website to review the complete call for presentations or to submit a proposal. Proposals are sought for the following themes and topics:

Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century: Possible topics include: pedagogy (particularly as it relates to instructional technology), achievable learning objectives, assessment and evaluation, and skills development for the 21st century educator.
Student Success: Possible topics include: mentoring and tutoring, first year experiences, student learning communities, documenting knowledge, and providing opportunities to under-served populations.
Ohio Is Moving Forward: Possible topics include: effective business / academic partnerships that serve more Ohioans, collaborations between K-12 and higher education that serve demonstrated state needs, strengthening ties between Ohio’s colleges and universities, programs that remove barriers for adult learners, and addressing educational needs of the Ohio workforce.
Transforming Technologies: Possible topics include: emerging technologies, virtual environments for learning, gaming/visualization, and security.
P-20 Education: This track is a preview of the 2010 annual conference which will be redesigned to encompass a broad P-20 education system. Possible topics this year include: dual enrollment programs, collaborative programs that seek educational gains, technologies for all classrooms, in-service experiences for teachers, and policy changes that encourage broad collaboration.
What’s The Buzz?: A track of presentations by vendors exhibiting at the conference.

Learning, Libraries and Technology 2009 will include a keynote presentations, hands-on workshops, vendor exhibits and technology demonstrations. It will be held March 1-3, 2009, at the Columbus Hilton at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. Find out more at http://www.oln.org/conferences/LLT2009/.

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Call for Presentations, Workshops and Demonstrations of Innovation — Ohio LLT Conference — March 1-3, 2009

Peter Murray — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:49:51 +0000

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University System of Ohio

Learning, Libraries and Technology Conference
Pre-conference Workshops: March 1, 2009
Main Conference: March 2-3, 2009
Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio

The University System of Ohio invites you to submit proposals for the Learning, Libraries and Technology Conference, March 1-3, 2009. The conference features both submitted and invited presentations, technology demonstrations, pre-conference workshops and plenary presentations. Proposals for presentations in a number of content areas are sought and described below. In addition to the specific topics listed under each broad category, we strongly encourage proposals that represent effective use of educational technology, teaching and learning paradigms, efficient organization and dissemination of information, and innovations in education. This year, we are especially encouraging topics that deal with the intersection and interaction of higher education and the K-12 education community. Deadline to submit a proposal is October 15, 2008.

Presenters in all conference venues are expected to provide dynamic and provocative learning opportunities for attendees, be cognizant of adult learning preferences, address ADA and Section 508 Accessibility standards, and effectively model the utilization of learning technologies. Far too often, conference sessions involve the overuse of presentation software. Conference sessions should be interactive and engage the participants. The presentation selection criteria strongly favor presentations that demonstrably engage participants.

Conference Sessions

Abstracts for conference sessions are sought for the following themes. Each submission will be peer reviewed. Presentations selected will best serve the themes of the conference and the needs of the learners.

Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century

This theme addresses the core mission of our educational system and should provide conference participants with exemplary models and discussions regarding excellence in education. Topics included (but not limited to) are: pedagogy (particularly as it relates to instructional technology), achievable learning objectives, assessment and evaluation, and skills development for the 21st century educator. Presentations targeted to both experienced and new educators are welcome.

Your proposal might answer these questions:

Can service learning improve engagement and enable students to meet academic learning objectives?
Has the shift to instructional technology resulted in better teaching?
What do faculty new to instructional technology need to know to use it effectively?
How can faculty use virtual environments to provide authentic learning experiences?
How can organizations efficiently manage availability and access to relevant digital content?
How best can we assess student learning outcomes with ePortfolios?

Student Success

The primary mission of the State’s educational institutions is to serve our students. This theme addresses how we are doing in our mission to serve students well. Topics will include (but are not limited to): mentoring and tutoring, first year experiences, student learning communities, documenting knowledge, and providing opportunities to under-served populations.

Please answer:

Do we know what it takes to improve retention in academic programs?
How do you effectively manage a peer tutoring / teaching program?
Are student learning communities successful? If so, where’s the evidence?
Have student success plans made a difference to student achievement?
What does it take to develop a relevant, cost-effective first year experience?
Are students prepared to be successful in the types of careers that the state needs?

Ohio Is Moving Forward

Ohio’s economy needs more residents ready to contribute at a high level. To achieve this, the state needs to dramatically increase the number of students who attend, succeed, and graduate with a degree that counts. This will require levels of political, business and educational collaboration that are difficult to create and sustain. On campus, changes in information technology, resources and student demographics are creating significant changes in how educational opportunities are developed and delivered. This theme addresses programs and collaborations designed to serve the state well. Topics will include (but are not limited to): effective business / academic partnerships that serve more Ohioans, collaborations between K-12 and higher education that serve demonstrated state needs, strengthening ties between Ohio’s colleges and universities, programs that remove barriers for adult learners, and addressing educational needs of the Ohio workforce.
Example questions that presentations around this theme might address include:

How is the University System of Ohio helping more Ohioans?
What does it take for us to share content, students, faculty, technology, and practices across institutions and across primary and secondary education?
How can we provide relevant access to programs regardless of location or income?
How will tuition restraint impact the state known as “one of the most expensive places” to earn a college education?
How do we pave the avenues for recent high school graduates or adult learners into the higher education system?

Transforming Technologies

Whether purposefully integrated by an IT department or found in the pockets of our students, technology is transforming education and the way we interact with each other. The advances and pervasiveness of technology will continue to bring changes to our educational systems and we must develop appropriate and relevant means to evaluate and, when appropriate, adopt new technologies. Topics in this theme will include (but are not limited to): emerging technologies, virtual environments for learning, gaming / visualization, and security.

Example questions that presentations around this theme might address include:

Are social networking sites appropriate for conducting campus business?
Will real time video replace the traditional lecture?
Can gaming improve learning in measurable ways?
Do virtual environments and social networking provide learning experiences unavailable in the classroom?
What does it take for campus IT to keep up in order to provide both opportunities for learning and information security?

P-20 Education

Some of the boundaries between higher education and P-12 are constructive and appropriate; many are a result of out-dated systems and turf battles. Moreover, we all have an interest and a responsibility to ensure citizens contribute to a viable economy and an integrated educational system achieves this more efficiently than a segmented one. This track is a preview of the 2010 annual conference which will be redesigned to encompass a broad P-20 education system. Topics this year will include (but are not limited to): dual enrollment programs, collaborative programs that seek educational gains, technologies for all classrooms, in-service experiences for teachers, and policy changes that encourage broad collaboration.

Example questions that presentations around this theme might address include:

Can the “seniors to sophomores” initiative succeed with the current education funding structure?
Will grades 11-12 and freshman year be the real place to transform education?
Do NSF sponsored RET programs result in meaningful changes in how teachers teach and in students’ interests?
When is an AP course an appropriate substitute for a college course?
How do you make room in a standards-based curriculum for inquiry-based learning?

Non-traditional Presentations: A Challenge and an Opportunity

Our previous conferences featured a non-traditional presentations that were “outside the box” with the intent to more completely engage and involve participants. This year, we will continue this approach by incorporating non-traditional formats within each presentation theme. While a lecture style presentation can be informative and appropriate for some topics, it is our hope that many of the presentations within the tracks will adopt innovative approaches and techniques that will encourage engagement and enhance the level of discussion.

In particular, the program committee is actively seeking proposals for “blank easel” presentations for 2009 for up to 10 presentation slots. These facilitated discussion sessions will feature a presenter / moderator (one-three people) who will introduce a topic of relevance (and perhaps discussion points or an outline for discussion) and then engage all willing participants in a conversation around the topic. The sessions could describe and debate various futures for Ohio education, support and attack various instructional solutions to recurring educational problems, or offer new educational models that can be defended against the status quo. After all, the idea is “a blank easel” filled by session’s end with provocative thoughts and calls to action.

Individuals interested in presenting in this format are encouraged to contact the track chairs with questions, suggestions, and fabulous, contentious ideas: Steve Acker / Eugene Rutz.

What’s the Buzz? – Vendor Presentations

New technologies and new partnerships are making possible approaches to learning and assessment that most of us can only just imagine. Companies that work with Ohio institutions are invited to present innovations that will benefit educators and students. Of particular interest are presentations that demonstrate new approaches toward achieving educational goals and inform the educational community of what can be accomplished. There are a limited number of presentation slots available so slots will be assigned as requested by paid vendors.

Hands-On Workshops

The conference provides a variety of opportunities for participants to develop new competencies in pedagogy and emerging areas of instructional technology. Pre-conference workshops provide a significant opportunity for this type of activity. Proposals are sought for topics to be presented in hands-on workshops during which participants will gain tangible new skills. Workshops are typically four to six hours in duration, are held the Sunday afternoon and evening prior to the main conference and provide significant interaction and learning for the participants.

Workshop topics that fit the theme of the conference are sought. The following suggested topics can serve as examples of workshop themes:

Instructional design that incorporates technology-enabled content;
Using social networks to communicate with and engage students;
Use of wikis for collaborative content development for a course or program;
Constructing learning opportunities in virtual environments;
Creating ePortfolios for novices.

The main criteria for a workshop is that participants are provided the opportunity to develop a skill they can put to use immediately at their home institution.

Submitting a Proposal

Proposals are being accepted for session presentations, workshops, and/or demonstrations of innovation. To be a part of this growing conference, complete and submit a program proposal application on the conference Web site at http://www.oln.org/conferences/LLT2009/LLT2009.php.

The Web site contains more detailed information about the conference and proposal submission. Session presentations are scheduled to be no longer than one hour, including time set aside for audience questions and engagement.

Please Note

Videotaping and Web Casting: Conference sessions may be videotaped or Web cast simultaneously and may be archived for later educational use.

Conference Attendance: All presenters must register for the conference and pay registration fees for the conference. Online registration will be available in December 2008.

Interactive Presentations: Conference sessions that are exclusively lecture are discouraged! The conference committee strongly encourages presenters to involve the participants to the extent appropriate for all presentations. Examples of session formats that facilitate participant engagement include panel presentations, discussion-based sessions, and presentations that include hands-on activities for participants.

Resources for Participants:

Deadlines

Proposal Submission: October 15, 2008.
Please note – NO EXTENSIONS!

Notification: November 14, 2008.

Presentation Materials Submitted: February 1, 2009.

While formal papers are not required, presenters are highly encouraged to submit materials via the conference wiki that provides participants additional opportunities to learn about the topic.

All submissions, notifications, and other correspondence will be sent via the Internet.

Questions:
Send an email to: jleach@oln.org or call 614.995.3240.

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“Teaching with Digital Texts” presentation

Peter Murray — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:36:09 +0000

At the Ohio Digital Commons for Education conference yesterday I had the privilege of chairing a panel for a session called “Teaching with Digital Texts: Comparative Experiences from the Field“. The panel was a mixture of the principle investigators and the publisher representatives from two pilot projects that ran last fall testing the economics and suitability of enhanced digital learning materials. The abstract of the session and the participants were:

The eText Ohio project piloted the use of digital learning materials in two large undergraduate courses in 2007: Introduction to Psychology at Miami University and Introductory Biology for non-majors at the University of Dayton. This panel — made up of the faculty, learning technologists, researchers, and publishers involved in the pilots — will share data and experiences regarding teaching strategies, student learning, and opportunities and issues associated with using non-print resources as the fundamental texts of instruction.
Daniel Bartell / Pearson Publishing
Kevin Feyen / Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing
Leonard S. Mark, Professor of Psychology / Miami University
David J. Wright, Director of Curriculum Innovation and E-Learning / University of Dayton

A longer introduction and description of the pilot projects is on the conference wiki. Some of the data points we learned through the pilots are in that document and in the presentation slides from the session. We plan to published a longer exploration of the data, but the short version is that students appeared to do as well on examinations in classes where the enhanced digital materials were used, and the price of the content to the student was roughly half that of the purchase price of a new paper textbook.

Update 2008-03-10T11:11 : The Dayton Daily News has an article today on the e-textbook pilot program at the University of of Dayton. Thanks, Nicole, for sending me the link.

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10 Great Reasons to Attend ODCE 2008

Peter Murray — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:37:43 +0000

Still deciding whether to attend the Ohio Digital Commons for Education 2008 Conference – The Convergence of Learning, Libraries and Technology? Here are 10 great reasons to register today.

Meet, connect and share success stories with colleagues from across Ohio. ODCE 2008 will provide endless opportunities to talk with 300+ faculty, librarians, administrators, IT gurus and others facing the exact same challenges you do.
Get ideas, practical knowledge and tools you can use on your campus right away. With its focus on teaching and learning, student success, moving Ohio forward, and transforming technologies, you’ll leave ODCE 2008 with many new ideas and best practices to try.
Find out about the future of Ohio higher education. Learn more about The University System of Ohio and its master plan from Chancellor Eric Fingerhut on Monday, March 3. Go to the Ohio Education Panel on Tuesday and hear a range of Ohio voices discuss key issues facing Ohio higher education.
Get affordable, hands-on training via a pre-conference workshop. Choose from: Creating Accessible MS Word, MS PowerPoint and PDF Documents; Second Life Bootcamp; Introduction to Multimedia Production for Classroom, Web-Based and Distance Instruction; Redesigning Courses Using the NCAT Approach, Integrating Quality Matters in the Course Development Process, and Social Networking for Dummies!
View the innovative ways Ohio institutions are using technology for teaching and learning with exhibits on virtual worlds, podcasts, learning objects, lab experience at a distance, developing digital content and more at Innovation Island. (Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.)
Learn more about Second Life, online professional development, the latest digital learning tools and other hot topics featured in 45 engaging sessions.
Get great ideas from high school teachers on how to engage more students in STEM disciplines at the Preparing Students to Succeed in STEM Disciplines poster sessions (Monday). Both high school teachers looking for ideas, as well college and university administrators wanting tips on recruiting more STEM students, should attend. (special rate available for high school teachers and students)
Engage with leading vendors. Speak frankly with leading higher education vendors and partners at the exhibits, vendor presentations and vendor reception.
Unwind after a hard day of learning at our vendor reception from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Monday. Then, enjoy the delights of Easton Town Center including great restaurants, a variety of shopping and entertainment.
The learning doesn’t end March 4! Begin discussing, sharing and learning now and continue long after the conference ends with the ODCE Conference blog and wiki.

ODCE 2008 will be held March 2-4, 2008 in Columbus. View the preliminary program [PDF] and register for ODCE 2008 online. Register by February 7 to receive $50 off regular conference rates.

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March 2th – 4th, 2008 — ODCE 2008 — Columbus Hilton at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio

ODCE 2008 is the ninth annual Ohio Digital Commons for Education Conference – The Convergence of Learning, Libraries and Technology. The conference will feature submitted and invited presentations, technology demonstrations, pre-conference workshops and plenary presentations on the themes of Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century, Student Success, Moving Ohio Forward, and Transforming Technologies.

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ODCE2008 Preliminary Program, Registration Now Available

Peter Murray — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:02:50 +0000

The preliminary program [PDF] and conference registration for the 2008 Ohio Digital Commons for Education (ODCE) Conference is now available. As a member of the conference planning committee and a track co-chair for the Moving Ohio Forward track, I got an early look at the sessions to be presented and can honestly say that they are an exciting mix of high-tech and high-touch ideas. For example, just in the Moving Ohio Forward track, there are programs about sharing digital learning objects, Creative Commons licensing of digital learning objects, a report on the pilot projects of enhanced online textbooks, and a “blank-easel” attendee participation session called Ohio Has Too Many (Fill in the Blank) Programs; Let’s Get Rid of a Few. All of that, plus a keynote presentation by Eric D. Fingerhut, the new Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents, and six preconference workshops, means we’re going to have a great meeting!

Mark your calendar for March 2nd through 4th, register now, and we’ll see you in Columbus for the “Convergence of Learning, Libraries and Technology.”

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March 2th through March 4th, 2008 — Ohio Digital Commons for Education Annual Conference at Hilton at Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH

ODCE 2008 is the ninth annual Ohio Digital Commons for Education Conference – The Convergence of Learning, Libraries and Technology. ODCE 2008 will be held March 2-4, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. Pre-conference workshops will be held on Sunday, March 2. The full conference will begin on March 3.

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ODCE 2008 Call-For-Proposals

Peter Murray — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 17:14:15 +0000

Where can faculty, administrators, librarians and technology gurus all meet to discuss learning, libraries, technology and the convergence of these activities? At the Ohio Digital Commons for Education 2008 – The Convergence of Learning, Libraries and Technology Conference, of course!

Be a part of ODCE 2008! The Ohio Digital Commons for Education partners — Ohio Learning Network, OhioLINK, and the Ohio Supercomputer Center/OSCnet–are seeking interactive and engaging proposals for presentations, pre-conference workshops and technology demonstrations. Proposals are sought for the following themes and topics:

Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century: Possible topics include: pedagogy (particularly as it relates to instructional technology), achievable learning objectives, assessment and evaluation, and skills development for the 21st century educator.
Student Success: Possible topics include: mentoring and tutoring, first year experiences, student learning communities, documenting knowledge and providing opportunities to under-served populations.
Moving Ohio Forward: Possible topics include: effective business/academic partnerships that serve more Ohioans, collaborations between K-12 and higher ed that serve demonstrated state needs, strengthening ties between Ohio’s colleges and universities, programs that remove barriers for adult learners, and addressing educational needs of the Ohio workforce.
Transforming Technologies: Possible topics include: emerging technologies, virtual environments for learning, gaming/visualization and security.
What’s The Buzz?: Vendor Presentations

Visit http://www.oln.org/conferences/ODCE2008 to review the complete call for presentations or to submit a proposal. The deadline to submit a proposal is Tuesday, October 30, 2007. Please note that the proposal deadline will not be extended this year.

ODCE 2008 will include a keynote presentation by Chancellor Eric Fingerhut, vendor exhibits and technology demonstrations. It will be held March 2-4, 2008, at the Columbus Hilton at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. Online registration will be available in December.

March 2th – 4th, 2008 — ODCE 2008 — Columbus Hilton at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio

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