On February 13 - 15, GPC will be hosting online sessions with members of the Academic Computing Group at EDUCAUSE 2011 Online,a virtual conference for IT professionals in higher education that explores the key issues impacting our institutions today, from dealing with reduced IT budgets and understanding emerging technologies to the role that IT can play in developing collaborative, transformative learning environments.

The 2012 Annual Meeting will explore a rich matrix of themes that capture the key opportunities and challenges facing the teaching and learning community. Just within the space of the past year, open educational content and the ubiquity of even smarter mobile devices have shifted the teaching and learning landscape and the way we think about what constitutes learning environments. Increased reliance on cloud-based resources has created new opportunities for innovation but also presented us with important policy and privacy issues. There is new emphasis on evaluation, learning effectiveness, and accountability.

Our on-campus team will be watching the presentations as a group and interacting with fellow participants through chat and discussion boards, helping us drive home key ideas and laying the groundwork for future collaborations.

By participating with the team, you’ll have an opportunity to meet

new colleagues, learn about projects already under way on campus, and begin building connections that will last beyond the event.

Our campus team will be participating on the Clarkston campus. See list of dates and time below. The event is open to GPC's Students, Faculty, and Staff.  No reservation is needed. It is a first-come first-serve event.

For further information, please contact Tracy Adkins at: 678.891.3456. Full program details can be found online at http://net.educause.edu/e112.

Date

Room

Time

Session Title

Monday, February 13, 2012

Clarkston

CN2240

12:45p-1:00p

Welcome and Online Conference Overview

Clarkston

CN2240

1:00p-2:10p

If Not Now, When?

Clarkston

CN2240

2:45p-3:45p

An Optimists Education and Technology Agenda: Leveraging Technology to Increase Access and Success in Higher Education

Clarkston

CN2240

4:00p-5:00p

The Design and Implementation of a Campus-Wide Mobile Learning Initiative

Clarkston

CN2240

5:15p-6:30p

The Horizon Report

Clarkston

CN2240

6:30p-6:40p

Online Conference Wrap-Up

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Clarkston CL4190

8:30a-9:30a

Transforming Higher Education with Emerging Technologies

Clarkston CL4190

10:00a-11:00a

Does the Medium Matter? The Impact of Digital Textbooks on Student Learning Outcomes

Clarkston CL4190

11:05a-11:25a

Expert Discussion Session: Evolving Modes for E-Texts

Clarkston CL4190

11:30a-12:30p

Assessing Teaching and Learning in Technology-Infused TILE Classrooms at the University of Iowa

Clarkston CL4190

12:35p-1:25p

Electronic Coaching for STEM Education

Clarkston CL4190

1:30p-2:30p

Understanding Student Use of Digital Learning Resources

Clarkston CL4190

3:00p-4:00p

Open Learning: Bridge to Success

Clarkston CL4190

4:35p-5:15p

Lightning Round: Learning Analytics

Clarkston CL4190

5:15p-5:25p

Online Conference Wrap-up

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Clarkston CL4190

8:00a-9:00a

Establishing Metrics for mLearning

Clarkston CL4190

9:30a-10:30a

The Catalyst Initiative: Making STEM Education Globally Available Online

Clarkston CL4190

10:45a-12:00p

Catherine Casserly, CEO, Creative Commons

Clarkston CL4190

12:00p-12:15p

Online Conference Closing