Ocotillo Session Description
DESTINATION: MARICOPA!
Ocotillo Retreat (May 16-17, 2000)
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/ocotillo/retreat00/ |
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The Effectiveness of Technologies in Education
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| presenter: |
Murray W. Goldberg (WebCT)
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| when: |
Wednesday, May 17
12:00 PM (lunch speaker)
session id# W12_2 |
| location: |
Reading Room (3rd Floor)
Mesa Community College
Paul A Elsner Library & High Tech Complex
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| description: |
In the last five years, the integration of desktop computers, networked learning communities, and the World Wide Web in higher education has helped improve the learning process. These technologies have benefited students in three fundamental ways:
- shortened the time intensive research process significantly
- improved and personalized the educational experience by providing students with increased access to teachers' time and attention
- made collaborative efforts such as "chat" or discussion groups, and team activities among students and teachers in disparately located campuses not only possible but also efficient and effective
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| bio: |
In 1995, the University of British Columbia awarded Murray Goldberg a grant to develop Web Course Tools as a way to apply innovative technologies to facilitate course preparation and enrich students' learning experiences. Working with Sasan Salari, Murray developed a product so well received by his peers that they launched the product commercially in 1997. In May 1999, WebCT joined forces with Universal Learning Technology. The combined company, under the leadership of President and CEO Carol Vallone, expanded rapidly. In January 2000, it launched WebCT.com, the e-learning hub, which, when used in combination with WebCT, maximizes the online teaching and learning experience. Today the company focuses on the design, development, and refinement of WebCT, the Web Course Tools platform, and WebCT.com, the e-learning hub.
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