Connecting Online 2010
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Description
Welcome to CO10, the annual Connecting Online (CO) live online conference. The conference will be of interest to educators, administrators, students, and community members who value the importance of integrating technology into the curriculum to improve instruction and learning. Online learning involves various skills on the part of the instructor and learner. These include social and communication skills, social networking, independent learning strategies, critical and higher order thinking skills, creativity, and effective online and face-to-face facilitation. The theme of the conference is connecting online for instruction and learning that goes beyond the classroom. Presenters from around the globe will discuss the following topics:
- Connecting online to improve instruction and learning: Online learning and instructional experiences
- Experiences with the use of technology in face-to-face and online classes. What worked and what didn't work for you?
- How do you use technology to promote your online workshops, consultation, and communities?
- Books written on e-learning
Date
The conference will take place on February 5-7, 2010 on wiZiQ.
Themes for the Presentations
- Connecting Online to Improve Instruction and Learning: Online Learning and Instructional Experiences
- Experiences with the use of technology in face-to-face and online classes. What worked and what didn't work for you?
- How do you use technology to promote your online workshops, consultation, and communities?
- Research conducted on e-learning
- Books written on e-learning
Updates for Connecting Online (CO10)
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Resources
Presenters
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- Country of Residence:Peru
- First name:Alejandra
- Last name:Guajardo
- Gender:Female
- Organization:SIL International
- Title/Position:Academic Coordinator
- Email address:agc031174@hotmail.com
- Topic of Interest:E-learning, Moodle online courses, Learning communities
- Title of presentation: I don't know yet...
- Brief description of presentation:Experiences on teaching a linguistics course online through Moodle. Challenges to work with Internet newbies in a Latin American context.
- URL of Pdf file or page on Wikieducator:Alejandra Guajardo
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- Country of Residence: venezuela
- First name: Doris
- Last name: Molero
- Gender: female
- Organization: Rafael Belloso University
- Title/Position: EFL professor- Head Professor
- Email address: doris3m at gmail dot com
- Topic of Interest: Technology integration, curriculum design, multiliteracies
- Title of presentation: integrating Web 2.0 in the EFL class as a multiliteracy agent
- Brief description of presentation: experiences of conducting a qualitative doctoral research on integrating Web 2.0 in the EFL class as a multiliteracy agent
- URL of Pdf file or page on Wikieducator: User:Doris3m
- Country of Residence: Germany
- First name: Marian
- Last name: Heddesheimer
- Gender: m
- Organization: self employed
- Title/Position:
- Email address: heddesheimer@gmail.com
- Topic of Interest: web development, web 2.0, Gimp, Blender, 3D-Stuff, Second Life
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- Brief description of presentation:
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- Country of Residence: United States
- First name: Conrad
- Last name: Law
- Gender: Male
- Organization: Knowledge Learning Solutions
- Title/Position: Management Consultant
- Email address: cblaw@ursuccess.com
- Topic of Interest: Personal Development
- Title of presentation: Success Is Achieving Your Dreams
- Brief description of presentation: Coming soon ...
- URL of Pdf file or page on Wikieducator: Coming soon ....
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- Country of Residence: USA
- First name: Don
- Last name: Brown
- Gender:
- Organization: Bethel Public Schools
- Title/Position: Teacher
- Email address: dnwbrwn@gmail.com
- Topic of Interest: Teacher Professional Development for Web 2.0 Tools
- Title of presentation: Getting 2 the Web: How Teachers Integrate New Skills
- Brief description of presentation: This presentation is based on my experience with teachers from both bricks-and-mortar schools and virtual schools. I have had conversations with them about using technology -- why the start with what they start with, what the have ended up doing...to begin to develop a framework for e-Learning Development for teachers. Join me and add your story!
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- Country of Residence: Australia
- First name: Jenni
- Last name: Parker
- Gender: Female
- Organization: JenMar Services / Edith Cowan University (ECU)
- Title/Position: Learning & Development Consultant / Sessional University Lecturer (ECU)
- Email address: jenni@jenmar.biz
- Topic of Interest: Authentic e-Learning
- Title of presentation: Authentic e-Learning in Action
- Brief description of presentation: A reflective look at a novice lecturers foray into creating an engaging learning experience for students in a higher education environment.
- URL of Pdf file or page on Wikieducator: TBA
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- Country of Residence: Egypt
- First name: Hanaa
- Last name: Khamis
- Gender: Female
- Organization: The American University in Cairo
- Title/Position: Instructional Technologist
- Email address: hanaakhs@link.net
- Topic of Interest: CALL, instructional technology, web 2.0, learning & teaching online
- Title of presentation: How serious are Twitter Tweets?
- Brief description of presentation: This presentation explores the value of microblogging in making online learners/teachers better connected to communities of practice. Practical uses for microblogging in enhancing communication will be discussed. Techniques for better management of reading and posting tweets will be shown. Success stories related to microblogging will be shared.
- URL of Pdf file or page on Wikieducator: My WE User Page
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- Country of Residence: Argentina
- First name: Gladys
- Last name: Ledwith
- Gender: f
- Organization: Norbridge School
- Title/Position: Head of Department
- Email address: gladysled at gmail dot com
- Topic of Interest: integrating technology to educational settings, professional development
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- URL of Pdf file or page on Wikieducator: http://www.wikieducator.org/User:Gladysled
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- Country of Residence: United States
- First name:Mariel
- Last name:Gomez de la Torre
- Gender:Female
- Organization:Thomasville City School (middle school)
- Title/Position:ESL Lead Teacher
- Email address:mgomezdelatorre@triad.rr.com
- Topic of Interest:ESL & Technology
- Title of presentation: Magic in your lesson! I didn't know You could do that
- Brief description of presentation: This engaging workshop will provide an overview on how to integrate your website & web 2.0 tools into your classroom. It is designed for middle and high school teachers. I will demonstrate how you can teach while you are attending conferences. Your students will not miss you!
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- Country of Residence: United States
- First name: Tia
- Last name: Simmons
- Gender: Female
- Organization: Prince George's County Public Schools
- Title/Position: Instructional Technology Coordinator
- Email address: Tia.Simmons@pgcps.org
- Topic of Interest: Experiences with the use of technology in face-to-face and online classes. What worked and what didn't work for you?
- Title of presentation: STEP
- Brief description of presentation: This presentation will share information gained and lessons learned co-facilitating a specialized technology integration program in a large urban school district
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- Country of Residence: Virginia, US and Salisbury, Dominica
- First name: Steve
- Last name: Foerster
- Gender:
- Organization: LCO Ojibwe Community College
- Title/Position: IT Instructor
- Email address: steve@hiresteve.com
- Topic of Interest:
- Title of presentation: How the Online Learning Community Can Help Rebuild Haiti's Educational System
- Brief description of presentation: How can educators and technologists help rebuild the education system in Haiti? This presentation will begin with a few ideas, but soon turn to an open discussion among the participants.
- URL of Pdf file or page on Wikieducator: My WikiEducator User Page
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- Country of Residence: INDIA
- First name: V.ANITHA
- Last name: DEVI
- Gender:
- Organization: VIT UNIVERSITY
- Title/Position: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SENIOR
- Email address: anithadeviv@yahoo.co.in
- Topic of Interest:communication games, CALL, web 2.0
- Title of presentation: Teachers, Learners and Technology: A Perspective
- Brief description of presentation: The presentation is on a broad topic which is commonly discussed nowadays.The discussion will evolve with a few insights on the topic from the presentation.
- URL of Pdf file or page on Wikieducator: My WikiEducator User Page
