3:30pm-6:00pm |
Touch, Talk, Think – Technology: Experience and Explore Educational Web Portals with Experts
(SIG/HCI)
Information scientists explore how people use information, corporate analysts examine how to design technologies to
deliver information and educational professionals seek ways to integrate electronic resources that will enhance learning. In this session, representatives of all three groups will come together to explore and share
technologies, methodologies and epistemologies. You will learn about:
- Usability issues of educational Web portals
- Results of a Delphi Study-on-the-Fly conducted during the session
- Ways the information community can strengthen what the corporate world designs
- Areas that may require more study from an academic perspective
Presenters
Chuck Goldman, Education Professional Services Manager, Apple Computer
Berk Akian, President, ClassLink Technology
Jake Lynch, CEO, BigChalk
Michael Radlick
, VP for Education/OST
John Super, Corporate Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, PLATO Learning
Moderators: Joette Stefl-Mabry, University at Albany, Barbara Lynch and April Hatcher,
both Long Island University/C.W. Post |
4:00pm |
Being Involved in ASIST and Staying Sane - Advice From the Deeply Committed
Leadership Development ProgramHear from two ASIST members who, despite their youthful appearances, have together
probably held almost every office there is (except for Treasurer or Executive Director - some things are too much to ask.) Candy Schwartz and Ellen Sleeter will discuss why they did it, how they managed, and what they
gained personally and professionally from their ASIST experiences. They will outline ways to stay involved without burning out, provide encouragement for those embarking on an ASIST career, share stories and survival
tips, and show attendees how being an ASIST leader can be rewarding and fun. Presenters
Candy Schwartz, Simmons College
Ellen Sleeter, Morris Automated Information Network |
