Faculty news, publications and presentations (Fall'08-09)
(Faculty and guest lecturers can be found in alphabetical order of their last names)
Nick Allen
Keynote, panels, webinars and presentations:
- Allen, N. H. (2009). What must we invent for tomorrow: Five critical forces that will challenge the U.S. learning community (and perhaps yours) to innovate for the future. Keynote address delivered to the EDEN 2009 Annual Conference, Innovation in Learning Communities, 10-13 June, 2009, Gdansk, Poland.
- Allen, N. H. (2009). Chair panel: Mobile devices and the future of free education 2009. The 23rd ICDE World Conference on Open Learning and Distance Education: “Flexible Education for All: Open-Global-Innovative,” 7-10 June 2009, Maastricht, Netherlands.
- Allen, N. H. (2009). Chair panel: Teacher training for online delivery. The 23rd ICDE World Conference on Open Learning and Distance Education: “Flexible Education for All: Open-Global-Innovative,” 7-10 June 2009, Maastricht, Netherlands.
- Allen, N. H. (2009). Judge: Learning Impact Awards. IMS Global Learning Consortium Annual Conference: Leveraging Web Applications and Enterprise Integration to Enable Innovation and Creativity in Teaching and Learning, Barcelona, Spain, 11-14 May 2009.
- Allen, N. H. (2009). The future of non-traditional higher education: Part I. Webinar delivered for InsideTrack, Inc., 19 June, 2009.
- Allen, N. H. (2009). The future of non-traditional higher education: Part I. Web-published proprietary white paper delivered for Insidetrack, Inc., June 2009.
- Awarded honorary doctorate degree and appointed honorary professor of Irkutsk State University for outstanding contribution to the development of international university education, Irkutsk State University, Irkutsk, Russian Federation, 4 September, 2009.
- Awarded honorary doctorate degree in international education for contributions to the development of education, science, and culture and efforts to promote peace and progress of world education, Far Eastern National University, Vladivostok, Russian Federation, 9 September 2009.
Michael Beaudoin
Book Chapters:
- Reflections on Seeking the ‘Invisible’ Online Learner (and Instructor). In: Distance and E-learning in Transition-Learning Innovation, Technology and Social Challenges. (2009). New York: Wiley and ISTE.
- Reflections on seeking the ‘invisible’ learner. (2008). In: J. Visser & M. Visser-Valfrey (Eds.), Learners in a Changing Learning Landscape: Reflections from a Dialogue on New Roles and Expectations. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.
- Ethical conundrums in distance education partnerships. (2008) In: R. Sharma & D. Ramaday (eds.). Ethical Practices and Implications in Distance Learning. Belmont, CA: Idea Group, USA.
- "Experiences and Opinions of E-learners: What Works, What are the Challenges, and What Competencies Ensure Successful Online Learning." *Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Learning and Learning Objects* (With: Kurtz, G. & Eden, S.). A selected Best Paper from Fourth Chais Conference on Instructional Technologies Research: Learning in the Technological Era. Israel, 2009.
- “Consortia- A viable model and medium for distance education in developing countries?” Open Learning- The Journal of Open and Distance Learning (24 (2), 2009.
- Publications Received. The American Journal of Distance Education, 23, 2009.
- Flexible Higher Education- Reflections from Expert Experience, Elizabeth Burge, Ed. Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press, 2007, 166 pp. The American Journal of Distance Education, 22, 2008.
- “Distance Education Leadership in Community Colleges” ( Keynote speaker and lead faculty). Leadership Academy, sponsored by Instructional Technology Council. Costa Mesa, CA, 2009.
- Invited talks on selected distance education topics at Kumamoto University, Kansai University, and Japanese Society for Instructional Technology in Health Professions. Japan, March, 2009.
- “Experiences and Opinions of E-learning: What works, what doesn't and why?”Invited paper: European Distance Education Network (EDEN) Research Workshop. Paris, 2009. (Nominated for Best Paper award)
- “Consortia- A Viable Model for Distance Education in Developing Countries?” Invited Paper: European Distance Education Network (EDEN) Research Workshop. Paris, 2009 (Nominated for Best Paper award).
- Appointed to Board of Directors, Maine Fulbright Association, 2009.
- Appointed to Panel of Editorial Advisors: Journal of Open and Distance Education, published by University of Lagos, Nigeria, 2009.
Zane Berge
(A mistake on the editing of Fall'08 newsletter, left Zane's publication out. We're making up with his full list...)
Chapters
Articles
Published Proceedings
Keynote and Conference Presentations, Interviews
Guest Speaker, Panels, Seminars And Symposiums, and Workshops
- Berge, Z.L., Bichy, C., Grayson, C., Macadoff, S. & Nee, K. (2009). Where does work end and home life begin? In P.L. Rogers, G.A. Berg, J. Boettcher, C. Howard, L. Justice, & K.D. Schenk, (Eds.). Volume 4: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, (2nd ed.). IGI Global. pp: 2355-2361.
- Campbell, D. & Berge, Z.L. (2009). Teaching style in the online classroom. In P.L. Rogers, G.A. Berg, J. Boettcher, C. Howard, L. Justice, & K.D. Schenk, (Eds.). Volume 4: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, (2nd ed.). IGI Global. pp: 2067-2076.
- Petska, D. & Berge, Z.L. (2009). Leadership competency in virtual teams. In P.L. Rogers, G.A. Berg, J. Boettcher, C. Howard, L. Justice, & K.D. Schenk, (Eds.). Volume 2: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, (2nd ed.). IGI Global. pp: 1330-1337.
- Schoenfeld, J. & Berge, Z.L. (2009). Bringing out the best in virtual teams. In P.L. Rogers, G.A. Berg, J. Boettcher, C. Howard, L. Justice, & K.D. Schenk, (Eds.). Volume 1: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, (2nd ed.). IGI Global. pp: 205-211.
- Thompson, C. & Berge, Z.L. (2009). Planning staff training for virtual high schools. In L.A. Tomei (Ed.) Information Communication Technologies for Enhanced Education and Learning: Advanced Applications and Developments, Chapter 11, pp. 141-150.
- Berge, Z.L. (2008). Benefits of online distance training and education: Meeting resistance provoked by cultural change. In A. Varma (Ed.) Information and Communication Technology in Education. Icfai Books: India.
- Berge, Z.L. & Donaldson, C. (2008). Cost benefit of online learning. In W. Bramble & S. Panda (Eds.), Economics of Distance and Online Learning Theory, Practice and Research. Chapter 11, pp: 207-224. Routledge.
- Berge, Z.L. & Giles, L. (2008). Implementing and sustaining e-learning in the workplace. In L.A. Tomei (Ed.) Online and Distance Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference. (see http://www.igi-global.com/reference/details.asp?ID=6923&v=tableOfContents)
- Carmody, K. & Berge, Z.L. (2008). Pedagogical agents in online learning. In L.A. Tomei (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration. Hershey, PA, USA: Information Science Reference.
- Collins, M.P. & Berge, Z.L. (2008). Moderating discussion groups using computer-mediated communication. In S. Kelsey & K. St. Amant Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication. Hershey, PA, USA: Idea Group Reference. Chapter 41.
- Collins, M.P. & Berge, Z.L. (2008). E-mail distribution lists in adult learning: An historic perspective. In S. Kelsey & K. St. Amant Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication. Hershey, PA, USA: Idea Group Reference. Chapter 44.
- Ira, K., & Berge, Z.L. (2008). Online Learning’s Future in the Workplace with Augmented Reality. In A. Cartelli and M. Palma (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology, Volume II, Chapter 24: pp: 637-646. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
- Schoenfeld, J. & Berge, Z.L. (2008). Bringing out the best in virtual teams. In J. Kisielnicki (Ed.) Virtual Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. Chapter 1.10, pp: 138-145. Information Science Reference, IGI Publishing.
- Thompson, C. & Berge, Z.L. (2008). Developing staff training in virtual high schools. In C.V. Slyke Information Communication Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, Chapter 2.49, pp: 1225-1233. Information Science Reference.
Articles
- Berge, Z.L. (2009, May-June). Book review: Mark Salisbury. iLearning : How to create an innovative learning organization. Educational Technology, 59(3): 50-51.
- Cabanero-Johnson, P.S. & Berge, Z.L. (2009). Digital natives: Back to the Future of microworlds in a corporate learning organization. The Learning Organization. 16(4): 290-297.
- Rikhye, R., Cook, S., & Berge, Z.L. (2009, February). Digital natives vs. digital immigrants: Myth or reality? International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 6(2). Retrieved March 31, 2009 from http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Feb_09/article01.htm
- Smith, M. & Berge, Z.L. (2009, June). Social Learning Theory in Second Life. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 5(2): 439-445. Retrieved June 14, 2009 from http://jolt.merlot.org/vol5no2/berge_0609.pdf
- Wimms, A.A.S. & Berge, Z.L. (2009, August). Comics: They're not just for kids anymore! Chief Learning Officer, 8(8): 40-43. Retrieved August 9, 2009 from http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mediatec/clo0809/#/0
- Berge, Z.L. (2008). Providing effective feedback for online learning. Journal of Open Education Research (China), Issue 1. pp: 53-57. Retrieved April 9, 2009 from http://caod.oriprobe.com/articles/13505093/Providing_Effective_Feedback_for_Online_Learning.htm
- Berge, Z.L. (2008). Changing instructor’s roles in virtual worlds. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 9(4): 408-414.
- Berge, Z.L. (2008). Why it’s so darn hard to evaluate training in the workplace. Industrial and Commercial Training, 40(7): 390-395.
- Berge, Z.L. (2008, January 15). Online education’s dirty little secret. Education and Progress e-Journal (EpeJ) (Syria). Retrieved October 24, 2008 from http://www.hamdan-edu.com/arz-web/EPeJdocs/23.htm
- Berge, Z.L. (2008, May-June). Multi-User virtual environments for education and training? A critical review of Second Life. Educational Technology, 48(3): 27-31.
- Cross, M.J. & Berge, Z.L. (2008). Multi-user virtual environments in training and education. The International Journal of Excellence in eLearning, 1(1): 11-18. Retrieved February 18, 2008 from http://www.etqm.ae/journals/online_ver/elearning/issue1/imgs/article1.pdf
- Echard, R.D. & Berge, Z.L. (2008). Quality management builds solid etraining. The Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education (TOJDE), 9(3), Article 1. Retrieved June 30, 3008 from http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/tojde31/pdf/article_1.pdf
- Feiertag, J. & Berge, Z.L. (2008, September). Training generation N: How educators should approach the net generation. Education + Training, 50(6): 457-464.
- Homitz, D.J. & Berge, Z.L. (2008). Using ementoring to sustain distance training and education. The Learning Organization: An International Journal, 15(4): 326-335.
- Ledford, B. & Berge, Z.L. (2008, June). A framework for tacit knowledge transfer in a virtual team environment. Journal of Knowledge Management Practice, 9(2). Retrieved June 30, 2008 from http://www.tlainc.com/articl158.htm
- Porto, S.C.S. & Berge, Z.L. (2008). Distance education and corporate training in Brazil: Disparities and regulations. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 9(2). Retrieved June 30, 2008 from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/478/1033
Published Proceedings
- Berge, Z.L. & Collins, M.P. (2008). Instructor’s changing roles in multi-user virtual environments. In the Proceedings of the E-Learn 2008 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education. November 17-21, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. pp: 1478-1480.
- Collins, M., Jeffery, A. & Berge, Z.L. (2008). Mentoring faculty through changing roles as they transition into Second Life. In K. McFerrin et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 19th Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (SITE 2008), Las Vegas, NV, March 3-7. pp. 1362-1365. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Keynote and Conference Presentations, Interviews
- Clark, T.A. & Berge, Z.L. (2009). Virtual schools: What administrators should know. Keynote presented at the Virtual School Education Summit. Fischler School of Education and Human Services, Nova Southeastern University. May 29.
- Collins, M.P. & Berge, Z.L. (2008, March). Moderators of online discussion groups as adult educators. Presented at the 19th Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference. Las Vegas, NV, March 3-7.
- Hamel, A.L. & Berge, Z.L. (2008, May 15). A champion’s role in sustaining a distance learning program. Presented at the eLearning Guild’s Online Forum: Managing Interpersonal and Team Dynamics for Success. Webinar. May 15-16.
- Hamel, A.L., & Berge, Z.L. (2008). A champion's role in sustaining a distance learning program. Presented at the Annual Convention of the eLearning Guild. Orlando, FL, USA. April 15-17.
Guest Speaker, Panels, Seminars And Symposiums, and Workshops
- Berge, Z.L. (2008). Panel Discussion. Workshop for Education Faculty. UMBC. June 19.
Ulrich Bernath
Publications:
- Ulrich Bernath, András Szücs, Alan Tait and Martine Vidal (Eds.) (2009). Distance and E-learning in Transition.Learning Innovation, Technology and Social Challenges. London: ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc. http://www.iste.co.uk/index.php?f=a&ACTION=View&id=284
- At the EDEN 2009 Annual Conference in Gdansk, EDEN Senior Fellow title was granted in recognition of his contribution to the development of open, distance and e-learning in Europe and for his valued commitment and support to the evolution and progress of EDEN to Ulrich Bernath (cited from the EDEN NewsFlash June 2009 at http://www.eden-online.org/eden.php;more on EDEN Fellows at: http://www.eden-online.org/eden.php?menuId=404).
- Since its launch in 2008 the Ulrich Bernath Foundation for Research in Open and Distance Learning has submitted for three times the proposal for the winner of the EDEN Best Research Paper Award at the EDEN annual conferences in Lisboa (2008) and Gdansk (2009) as well as the EDEN Research Workshop in Paris (2008) (http://www.eden-online.org/eden.php?menuId=7&contentId=768; http://www.eden-online.org/eden.php?menuId=7&contentId=835).
- Uli Bernath will retire from Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg/Germany on Oct 1st, 2009. He continues to serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees and Directors the Ulrich Bernath Foundation for Research in Open and Distance Learning, which he endowed in 2006. (http://www.frodl.org/)
Lisa Blaschke
Publications:
- Brindley, J.E., Blaschke, L., & Walti, C. (2009). Creating effective collaborative learning groups in an online environment. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 10(2), Athabasca: Athabasca University.
- Brindley, J.E., Blaschke, L.M., & Walti, C. (2008). Creating effective collaborative learning groups in an online environment. Presentation at the 5th EDEN Research Workshop, October 20-22, 2008, Paris, France.(finalist for the best paper award)
- Book review - Technology Leadership in Teacher Education (to be published by IGI Global) - forthcoming
Jane Brindley
Publications:
- Brindley, J.E., Blaschke, L., & Walti, C. (2009). Creating effective collaborative learning groups in an online environment. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 10(2), Athabasca:Athabasca University.
- Paul, R.H., and Brindley, J.E. (2008). New technology, new learners, and new challenges: Leading our universities in times of change. In Evans, T., Haughey, M., and Murphy, D. (Eds.), The world handbook of
distance education, Marrickville, NSW: Elsevier Australia.
- Brindley, J.E., Blaschke, L.M., & Walti, C. (2008). Creating effective collaborative learning groups in an online environment. Presentation at the 5th EDEN Research Workshop, October 20-22, 2008, Paris, France.(finalistfor the best paper award)
- Brindley, J.E.. (2008, May). Learner support: The key to quality learning environments, Professional development workshop. for staff and faculty at the Chinese Central Radio and Television University (with T. Hülsmann & C. Walti), May 12-14, 2008, Beijing, China.
Mauri Collins
Book Chapters:
- Collins, M.P. & Berge, Z.L. (2008). Discussion groups using computer-mediated communication. In S. Kelsey & K. St. Amant Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication. Hershey, PA, USA: Idea Group Reference.
- Collins, M.P. & Berge, Z.L. (2008). Moderating discussion groups using computer-mediated communication. In S. Kelsey & K. St. Amant Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication. Hershey, PA, USA: Idea Group Reference.
- Bedard-Voorhees, Alice and Mauri P. Collins. (April, 2009). Lessons Learned in Designing Professional Development for Global Audiences. The 14th Annual TCC Worldwide Online Conference, Kapi'olani Community College, Hawaii, April 14-16, 2009.
- Collins, Mauri P. and Zane L. Berge. (Nov, 2008). Instructors' Changing Roles in Multi-User Virtual Environments. eLearn World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare & Higher Education (AACE). Las Vegas, NV Nov18-21, 2008 (Brief Papers category)
- Collins, Mauri. (2008). Invited Guest Lecturer: "Materials Development for Online Education: A Technological Minimalist Approach." Aquifolium Educacional, Sao Paulo, Brazil. http://www.aquifolium.com.br
Ulf Ehlers
Journal Articles (reviewed)
- Ehlers, U.-D. (2009): Web 2.0 – E-Learning 2.0 – Quality 2.0? Quality for new Learning Cultures . ISSN: 0968-4883
- Ehlers, U.-D. (2009): Open ECBCheck - Quality for eCapacity Building in Africa and Beyond: Community Based, Low Cost Certification for E-Learning .
- Ehlers, U.-D. (2009): Bridging The Gap. E-Learning for Capacity development in Development Cooperation. , Conference proceedings of the ICDE Conference 2009.
- Ehlers, U.-D., Joosten, J. (2009): Catching a Moving Target?! Global Quality for eCapacity Building. , Conference proceedings of the ICDE Conference 2009.
- Ehlers, U.-D. (2009): Learning Communities and Networks: Innovation and Quality for new Learningscapes. , Conference proceedings of the EDEN Conference 2009.
- Schneckenberg, D. Ehlers, U.-D., Adelsberger, H. (2009): Web 2.0 and Competence Oriented Design of Learning - Potentials and Implications for Higher Education.. In: British Journal of Educational Technology
- Ehlers, U.-D., Adelsberger, H.H., Teschler, S. (2009): Reflexion im Netz: Auf dem Weg zur Employability im Studium.
- Ehlers, U.-D. (2009): The Open Quality Project. Community-Based Low Cost Quality Certification.
- Ehlers, U.-D. (2009): Web 2.0 – Transforming Businesses?! How Corporations use the new Technologies.In: Margaret P. Caltone: Handbook of Lifelong Learning Developments. ISBN: 978-1-60876-177-7
- Ehlers, U.-D. (2009): Designing Collaborative Learning for Competence Development. .In: Bernath, U. Szűcs, A., Tait,A. Vidal, M: Distance and E-learning in Transition – Learning Innovation, Technology and Social Challenges.
- Ehlers, U.-D. (2009): Quality for E-learning in Higher Education in Africa.In: Okebukola, P., Shabani, J. Uvalic-Trumbic, S. : Perspectives on Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Africa.
- Ehlers, U.-D. (2009): ICT Research Policies in Europe.In: Adomi, E.E.: Handbook of Research on Information Communication Technology Policy: Trends, Issues and Advancements.
- Ehlers, U.-D. (2009): Higher eudcation Quality as an organisational Culture.In: Bernath, U. Szűcs, A., Tait,A. Vidal, M.: Distance and E-learning in Transition – Learning Innovation, Technology and Social Challenges.
- Ehlers, U.-D. (2009): Qualität für Digitale Lernwelten: Von der Kontrolle zur Partizipation und Reflexion.In: Kai-Uwe Hugger, Markus Walber: Digitale Lernwelten.
- Ehlers, U.-D. (2009): Web 2.0 – Transforming Businesses?! How Corporations use the new Technologies .
Gila Kurtz
Articles
- Beaudoin M. F., Kurtz, G. & Eden, S. (2009). "Experiences and Opinions of E-learners: What Works, What are the Challenges, and What Competencies Ensure Successful Online Learning." Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Learning and Learning Objects, 5, pp. 275-289, Available at: http://ijello.org/Volume5/IJELLOv5p275-289Beaudoin665.pdf
- Kurtz, G., Amichai-Humburger, Y. & Kantor J. (2009) "Psychosocial well-being of Israeli students and attitudes toward Open and Distance Learning (ODL)", The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (IRRODL), 10 (2), Available at: http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/593/1229
- Kurtz, G. & Bar-ilan , J. (2009). WIKI as a collaborative learning environment at Bar-Ilan University. A paper accepted to the 7th MEITAL (Inter- University Center for e-Learning ) conference, Israel
- Ben-Ami, Y. & Kurtz, G. (2009). Implementing E-Portfolio in higher education: A case study, A paper accepted to the 7th MEITAL (Inter- University Center for e-Learning ) conference, Israel.
- Beaudoin M. F., Kurtz, G. & Eden, S. (2009). Experiences and Opinions of E-learning: What works, what doesn't and why?, A paper presented at the 4rd Chais Conference, The Open University of Israel , Israel
- March, 2009 Elected member to the Board of Directors of The International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction, http://www.ibstpi.org
Thomas Huelsmann
Publications
- Hülsmann, T. (2009). Access and efficiency in the development of distance education and e-learning. In U. Bernath, Szucs, A., Tait, A., Vidal, M. (Ed.), Distance and E-learning in Transition – Learning innovation, technology and social challenges. Paris: ISTE, John Wiley.
- Hülsmann, T. (2008). Peters, Holmberg, Moore - a personal configuration. Distances et Savoirs, 6(3), 455-479.
Hillary Perraton
Publications:
- Perraton, H. (2009). Learning abroad: A History of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan. Cambridge: Cambridge Scholarship Publishing.
Otto Peters
Hall of fame - http://www.halloffame.outreach.ou.edu/hall2008.html
Stella Porto
Publications (found at http://www.box.net/stellaporto)
- Porto, Stella (2009) “Beyond instruction: building sustainable student online communities”. Proceedings of the Distance Learning Administration Conference 2009. St. Simons Islands, GA, June 2009.
- Porto, Stella and Walti, Christine (2008). “Expanding possibilities of student e-portfolios: The MDE experience”. Proceedings of the 5th EDEN Workshop, Paris, October 2008
- Porto, Stella (2009). “Using social media tools to support student retention”. UCEA Mid-Atlantic 2009 Conference, Syracuse, NY, October 2009.
- Porto, Stella (2009). "The Master of Distance Education". 7th National Week of Distance Education in Brazil, 7th SENAED. Virtual presentation.
- Porto, Stella (2009) “Beyond instruction: building sustainable student online communities”. Distance Learning Administration Conference 2009. St. Simons Islands, GA, June 2009.
- Porto, Stella (2009) “Managing a successful international partnership in Distance Education”. USDLA Conference 2009. St. Louis, MO, April 2009.
- Porto, Stella and Walti, Christine (2008). “Expanding possibilities of student e-portfolios: The MDE experience”. 5th EDEN Workshop, Paris, October 2008
Torstein Rekkedal
Publications:
- Rekkedal, T. & Dye, A.: Mobile Distance Learning with PDAs: Development and Testing of Pedagogical and System Solutions Supporting Mobile Distance Learners. In: Ally. M. (Ed.): Mobile Learning: Transforming the Delivery of Education and Training. Athabasca University Press. ISBN 978-1-897425-44-2. http://www.aupress.ca/index.php/books/120155
Linda Smith
Publications:
- Smith, L. (2009). Inside the Black Box: Exploring Mental Models in the Learning Environment. Paper accepted for presentation at the 7th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications: EISTA 2009, Orlando, Florida. (July 10-13)
Christine Walti
Presentations:
- Walti, C. (2009, forthcoming: December). ePortolios: What does it mean and what does it take? Presentation at the IPD AACC/MOL professional development event, December 16th, 2009, Elluminate.
- Walti, C. (2009, forthcoming: October). ePortfolios – The digital 21st century interior designer tool. Presentation at the Architecture & Interior Design Department Careers Day, October 15, 2009, Arnold, MD.
- Walti, C. (2009, forthcoming: October). ePortolios: What to do and how to do it? Presentation at the IPD AACC event, October 9th, 2009, Arnold Maryland
- Walti, C. (2009, May). ePortfolios - An alternative assessment method. Presentation at AACC’s “May Institute”, May 28, 2009, Arnold, MD
- Walti, C. (2008). Web 2.0 tools for staff and administrators. Presentation at the MDLA Fall Conference, November 11, 2008, Arundel Mills, MD
- Brindley, J.E., Blaschke, L.M., & Walti, C. (2008). Creating effective collaborative learning groups in an online environment. Presentation at the 5th EDEN Research Workshop, October 20-22, 2008, Paris, France. (nominated for the best paper award)
- Porto, S., & Walti, C. (2008). Expanding possibilities of student e-portfolios: The MDE experience. Presentation at the 5th EDEN Research Workshop, October 20-22, 2008, Paris, France.
- Walti, C. (2008, August). Web 2.0 Tools in academic administration. Presentation at AACC’s Fall Faculty Orientation – Technology Showcase, August 19th, 2008, Arnold MD
- Walti, C. (2008). Die Anwendung von Web-Basierten Portfolios von StudentInnen. Beispiel: Master of Distance Education Programm (Update). In V. Hornung-Prähauser & M. Luckmann (Eds.): Selbstorganisiertes Lernen mit E-Learning. Einblick in die Landschaft der webbasierten Bildungsinnovationen. Sammlung von ausgewählten Fach- und Praxisbeiträgen zu interaktiven Lehr- und Lernszenarien aus den EduMedia-Konferenzen 2005-2008. Innsbruck, Austria: StudienVerlag
- Wilson, E., & Walti, C. (2008). Flying into the Distance. Presentation and the MCCACET Conference, June 3-5, 2008 in Ocean City, Maryland, USA
- Brindley, J.E.., Hülsmann, T., & Walti, C. (2008, May). Learner Support. Professional development workshop for staff and faculty at the Chinese Central Radio and Television University (CCRTVU). May 12-14, 2008, Beijing, China.
- Walti, C., & Wilson, E. (2008). Continuing education – Calling from a distance. Presentation at the MDLA Conference. March 4, 2008, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Brindley, J.E., Blaschke, L., & Walti, C. (2009). Creating effective collaborative learning groups in an online environment. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 10(2), Athabasca: Athabasca University.
- Schmocker, B., & Walti, C. (2009). International survey on the definition of social work: Contribution from the University of Lucerne (Switzerland), School of Social Work Lucerne. Results presented at the EASSW Assembly, 26 - 29 April 2009, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Olaf Zawacki-Richter
New position:
- Fixed-term professorship in educational technology at FernUniversität in Hagen.
- Zawacki-Richter, O., Bäcker, E. M., & Vogt, S. (2009). Review of distance education research (2000 to 2008) – analysis of research areas, methods, publication and authorship patterns. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 10(5). Forthcoming.
- Zawacki-Richter, O. (2009). Research areas in distance education – a Delphi study. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 10(3). http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/674
- Zawacki-Richter, O., Brown, T., & Delport, R. (2009). Mobile learning: From single project status into the mainstream? European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning.http://www.eurodl.org/?article=357
- Zawacki-Richter, O., & Reith, A. (2009). University continuing education in Finland. In A. Hanft & M. Knust (Eds.), Continuing higher education and lifelong learning - An international comparative study on structures, organisation and provisions (pp. 151-183). Dordrecht: Springer. In press.
- Zawacki-Richter, O., Knust, M., & Hanft, A. (2009). Organization and management of university continuing education in Germany and Finland. Higher Education in Europe, 34(3-4). Forthcoming.