| The Instructional Technology Council, ITC, provides leadership, information and resources to expand and enhance distance learning through the effective use of technology.
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| Upcoming ITC Professional Development Audioconferences
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Developing High-Quality Online Courses with a Team
May 20, 2008 - 2:00pm-3:00pm Eastern Time
Presenters: Jeremy Hall, Instructional Designer, Michelle Randall, Assistant Professor of Accounting, Chris Geinzer, Project Manager, and Colette Perugia, Project Manager, Schoolcraft College
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Multi-Modal, Interactive Language Learning
June 3, 2008 - 2:00pm-3:00pm Eastern Time
Presenters: Li-Lee Tunceren and Susan Benson, ESL Instructors, St. Petersburg College
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Predicting and Ensuring Student Success in the Online Classroom
June 10, 2008 - 2:00pm-3:00pm Eastern Time
Presenters: Michael Nagle, Professor of History and Political Science, Dr. Amy Wojciechowski, Professor of Business Studies, West Shore Community College
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Upcoming Deadlines for Distance Learning Grant Opportunities
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Advanced Placement Incentive Program Grants
Support activities to increase the participation of low-income students in both pre-AP and AP courses and tests. Grants support the development, enhancement, or expansion of AP courses, including pre-AP courses aligned with AP courses in mathematics, science, English, and other subject areas. Allowable activities include: (1) professional development for teachers; (2) curriculum development; (3) the purchase of books and supplies; and (4) other activities directly related to expanding access to and participation in AP courses and tests for low-income students.
Application Deadline: June 24, 2008
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Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program
With an emphasis on two-year colleges, the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program focuses on the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy. The program involves partnerships between academic institutions and employers to promote improvement in the education of science and engineering technicians at the undergraduate and secondary school levels. The ATE program supports curriculum development; professional development of college faculty and secondary school teachers; career pathways to two-year colleges from secondary schools and from two-year colleges to four-year institutions; and other activities. A secondary goal is articulation between two-year and four-year programs for K-12 prospective teachers that focus on technological education. The program also invites proposals focusing on applied research relating to technician education.
Application Deadline: October 16, 2008
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| For more awards see ITC's Grants and Information Web site
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2007 Distance Education Survey Results: Tracking the Impact of e-Learning at Community Colleges
by Fred Lokken, Truckee Meadows Community College, Christine Mullins, Instructional Technology Council and Lynda Womer, St. Petersburg College
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| See Full Report
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| Student demand for distance education courses at community colleges continues to grow. It is no surprise that 70 percent of respondents in this ITC survey reported that student demand exceeds current class offerings. The percentages for enrollment growth and student demand have remained consistent during the four years of survey data. Offering students online services and technology support is a priority on most campuses – it is most likely an effort to meet accreditation expectations of “equivalency.” Many campuses have already completed this transformation and the 2007 survey data confirms they have made additional progress.
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"Bad News for Blackboard, Good News for Moodle," by Michael Feldstein, e-Literate, March 23, 2008
"Community Colleges Lead Online Demand," by Matthew Cawvey, The Washington Times, April 15, 2008.
"Distance Ed Continues Rapid Growth at Community Colleges," by Scott Jaschik, Insider Higher Ed, April 7, 2008
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| Pamela Himmel Accepts ITC Awards for Excellence in e-Learning, Outstanding Distance Learning Student, at e-Learning 2008 on Feb. 18, 2008
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| See Video of her Acceptance
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"St. Petersburg College was honored by having one of our students chosen as the 'Online Student of the Year' at the recent international Instructional Technology Council meeting at the Tradewinds. Thanks to the good work of Jeremy Peplow, the college videographer, the nominating introduction by eCampus instructor Dr. Jennifer Lechner and Pamela Himmel's comments are captured in the enclosed video file. If you’re feeling a little tired and overwhelmed, spend the few minutes watching this video. It represents the best of what we are, and the core of what we’re about. We should all be very proud and humbled."
- James Olliver, Provost, Seminole/eCampus, St. Petersburg College
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Congratulations to the Recipients of ITC's 2008 Awards for Excellence in e-Learning!
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ITC is pleased to announce the winners for its 2008 Awards for Excellence in e-Learning. A panel of judges that included ITC board members, past board members, past awards winners and other ITC members reviewed and chose these exemplary and outstanding distance educators who were recognized at a special luncheon at e-Learning 2008 on Monday, February 18.
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ITC Award for Lifetime Achievement in e-Learning
Pamela K. Quinn, President, R.J. LeCroy Center, Dallas County Community College District, Dallas, Texas
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Outstanding e-Learning Education Program
Coastline Community College – Gerontology Program, Fountain Valley, California
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Outstanding Online Course
Drawing 101 – Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia
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Outstanding Blended Course
Clinical Chemistry Lab – Clark State Community College, Springfield, Ohio
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Outstanding e-Learning Faculty
Terry Morris, Harper College, Palatine, Illinois
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Outstanding Student Service
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia
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Outstanding Technical Support and Service
Coastline Community College (Military Programs), Fountain Valley, California
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Outstanding e-Learning Student
Pamela Himmel, St. Petersburg College, Seminole, Florida
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Celebrate ITC's 30-Year Anniversary!
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ITC was founded in 1977 as a committee of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, the Task Force on the Uses of Mass Media, and later the Instructional Telecommunications Council. This short video documents ITC's first 30 years of growth and progress and includes interviews of four of ITC's 10 charter members: Roger Pool, Dallas County Community College District; Sally Beaty, Intelecom; Jack Pirkey, Tarrant County Community College District; and Leslie Purdy, Coastline Community College. Produced by Blue Ridge Community College.
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| 30-Year Celebration Video
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Instructional Technology Council
One Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 360
Washington, D.C. 20036-1143
202/293-3110, Fax 202/822-5014
cmullins@itcnetwork.org
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