schedule

LL18 OSS 10:15- 11:15 a.m.	1A. Minnesota's Virtual University (MnVU) Robert Rehn, Thomas Johnson, John Vinton; University of St. Thomas, Bethel College, Hamline University	Description of the mission of the MnVU, progress of individual committees working on the project, and insight into the long range prospects of the Minnesota Virtual University.
250 OWS 10:15- 11:15 a.m.	2A. Impact of technology on tenure & promotion Panel discussion: Marie McNeff, Adrienne Christiansen, Michael Jordan, Kathryn Morgan; Augsburg College, Macalester College, University of St. Thomas, Bemidji State University	How can publication via the web be academically recognized?
313 OSS 10:15- 11:15 a.m.	3A. Re-designing an existing musical literature course for delivery with new media Paul Wieser, Chris Kachian & Jerry Stenger; University of St. Thomas	The development of a musical literature course to be delivered via a combination of web-based and computer-based materials and face-to-face sessions.
257 OWS 10:15- 11:15 a.m.	4A. Philosophy, technology, and pedagogy for collaborative learning opportunities Ruthanne Kurth-Schai and Chuck Green; Macalester College	From 'I Stand and Deliver' to 'We Design and Converse Together': A discussion of optimal design situations for a technologically supported, hypertextual conversation focused on collaborative teaching/learning. The presenters will share their experience with one system, www.nicenet.net, as a transitional technology that has assisted them in implementing collaborative courses and will imagine some philosophical, pedagogical, and technological teaching/learning design futures.
3M Auditorium OWS 10:15- 11:15 a.m.	5A. Tools for Web-based Learning David West; University of St. Thomas	A discussion of the pros and cons of Internet-based instruction, followed by explication of the finer points and limitations of e-mail, discussion groups, Chat, and Web pages as part of a total learning experience and how each might fit into an overall instructional plan. The presentation will include a demonstration of popular and up-and-coming Web-based instructional applications.
LL18 OSS 11:30 - 12:30 a.m.	B1. Building a Distance-Learning Course in "Interpersonal and Public Communications": Mixing Secondary and Post-Secondary Students over Videoconferencing Joel Schuessler, Marilyn Reineck, Eric LaMott; Concordia-St. Paul	How ten Concordia Universities nationwide agreed on a video conferencing platform and now share courses between universities and high schools. The effectiveness of distance technology tools and the need to combine the efforts of instructors and technology staff will be addressed. The workshop will explore whether the use of compressed video, Internet-based chatrooms, discussion forums and e-mail, help or hinder students in learning how to communicate with one another.
250 OWS 11:30 - 12:30 a.m.	B2. Expectations of the Net-Generation: The Challenges and Opportunities of Communication Technology Kerry Sarnoski; Macalester College	This presentation will demonstrate how technology and the expectations of the Net-Generation are changing the work of college recruitment and will discuss implications these changes hold for the classroom.
313 OSS 11:30 - 12:30 a.m.	B3. NT Enterprise Networking for Academic Environments Eric Tornoe; University of St. Thomas	Overview of NT and its advantages to the academic community with examples.
235 OSS 11:30 - 12:30 a.m.	B4. An informal conversation with Larry Spence, keynote presenter
3M Auditorium OWS 11:30 - 12:30 a.m.	B5. Innovative use of technology in the classroom John Boatright; The College of St. Catherine	An overview of experiences and methods teaching a bio-ethics course by utilizing a multi-media approach including structured/directed learning and web page coordinated educational resources, such as real-time, electronic conferencing.
OWS & OSS 11:30 - 12:30 a.m.	B6. Facility Tours and Technical Tools of the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Science Center
LL18 OSS 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.	3A. MNLink David Barton & Karen Campbell; Hamline University	Discussion of the state-wide information system that will link public, academic, secondary school, and government libraries so that they will appear to the user as a single resource.
235 OSS 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.	3B. An Informal conversation with Larry Spence, keynote presenter
313 OSS 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.	3C. Learning Theory, Instructional Technology, and the Structure of Information Cyndy Krey; The College of St. Catherine	Constructivist learning theorists believe students learn best when they create their own mental models to make sense of their experiences. This presentation will demonstrate how Lotus Notes "views" can be used to create organizational structure that makes learning easier.
257 OWS 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.	*3D. Leer Mejor: A CD-ROM program to transfer English Reading Skills to Spanish* Richard Raschio; University of St. Thomas	A discussion and demonstration of the concepts that guided the development of a computer-based reading program designed to help students in their third or fourth semester of Spanish refresh the skills they bring to reading Spanish texts.
3M Auditorium OWS 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.	3E. Webdesign I: Elementary FrontPage 98 Joe Landsberger; University of St. Thomas	Enabling a first-time developer to create a syllabus as a first step toward a classroom or course Web Site (using existing word-processed material).
OWS & OSS 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.	3F. Facility Tours and Technical Tools of the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Science Center
250 OWS 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.	4B. Distributive Learning Systems Kate Hayward; Delmar Publishers	An overview of the current state of distributed learning systems, and how each fits into an overall instructional design. Results of a series of academic focus groups and surveys which gauge current perceptions in higher education.
313 OSS 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.	4C. Tier-ful Technology: Demonstrating the Interactive, Tiered Classroom
257 OWS 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.	*4D. Vivre la Poesie: Using the Computer to Teach Poetry* Francoise Denis & Thomas Browne; Macalester College	Demonstration of a multi-media program that aims at facilitating the literary analysis and understanding of French poetry. The program can be used in any advanced class that includes poetry in its curriculum.
3M Auditorium OSS 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.	4E. Webdesign II: The Basics of Design for Web Sites Deb Parker; The College of St. Catherine	A discussion of the basic "dos and don'ts" of webpage design: use of color, graphics, typography, and other media elements. An illustration of software including FrontPage and Photoshop, Quicktime and Shockwave.

Binz Refectory 8:00 - 8:30 Registration/seating 8:30 - 10:00	Keynote: Dr. Larry Spence, Schreyer Institute for Innovation in Learning, Penn State University.
Frey Science & Engineering Center (FSEC) 10:15 -11:15	A Track: Presentations/ Workshops I	see below
FSEC 11:30 -12:30	B Track: Presentations/ Workshops II	see below
Binz Refectory 12:30 - 1:30	Lunch/ Roundtables	Continued discussion of the case study.
FSEC 1:45 - 2:45	C Track: Presentations/ Workshops III	see below
FSEC 3:00 - 4:00	D Track: Presentations/ Workshops IV	see below