Hands-on Labs

Hands-on Computer Workshops are an extremely popular part of TechEd. Please check ahead of time for space availability of the labs you may wish to attend.

 

Tuesday, March 27

7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. 

701�� WebCT e-Packs: A Rapid, Resource Rich Approach to Online Course Building

100A, Ontario Convention Center

WebCT Representative

This session provides instructors with an overview of e-Packs, including searching for examples from their own academic discipline on the e-Learning hub. Participants will have an opportunity to log into an e-Pack as a designer, and learn how to customize the environment for their use.

 

703   Refer to conference program addendum for Sun Microsystems computer workshop information

103, Ontario Convention Center

 

704�� Upgrade Your Brain with academic.com

105, Ontario Convention Center

Donna Gaudet, Faculty Consultant, Academic Systems

This session will demonstrate how academic.com provides faculty with a new source of quality Web-based college-level content, tools and services for use in a Web or Web-enabled classroom environment.

 

705�� Analyzing Data Using Excel

106, Ontario Convention Center

Roberto Bamburger, Faculty & Professional Development Manager; Scott Sample, Trainer, Microsoft Corporation

Use Microsoft Excel to create simple Web-based calculators, share data with your students in an interactive forum, import data from a variety of sources, and use powerful tools to analyze that data.

 

706�� The New New Thing, It Turns Out, Is Education Online!

200A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jenzabar Representative

Online education will be the Internet�s hottest application within two years according to an industry spokesperson. Find out how at this introduction to the world of Jenzabar, education�s hottest end-to-end e-Learning platform.

 

707�� Building Courses in Blackboard 5

201A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Blackboard Representative

This workshop is the next best step to take after seeing a demo in the Blackboard booth! Learn how to add and organize content into a Blackboard 5 course Web site.

 

708�� Premiere 6

202A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Adobe Representative���

With Adobe Premiere video-editing software, your students become movie producers for video, film, multimedia, and the Web. With one-step export to all leading Web video formats, Adobe Premiere makes it simple to add streaming video to your Web site.

 

709�� Ideas in Motion � Creating Digital Media

203A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jeremy Norberg, Market Development Executive, Apple Computer, Inc.�

Taking a hands-on approach, this session will provide attendees the opportunity to create their own desktop movie using Apple�s incredibly easy, yet powerful iMovie solution.

 

710�� No Macromedia computer workshop at this time

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

711�� WebCT 3.5 Overview

100A, Ontario Convention Center

WebCT Representative���

See an overview of how WebCT 3.5 integrates with external authentication systems and administrative systems, focusing on the integration of WebCT with SCT Banner and Campus Pipeline.

 

713�� Refer to conference program addendum for Sun Microsystems computer workshop information

103, Ontario Convention Center

 

714�� Successful Creation and Implementation of English Courses on a Computer Mediated Platform

105, Ontario Convention Center

Forrest Williams, Assistant Professor, Utah Valley State College���

Participants will explore a computer-mediated writing environment using Academic Systems� Interactive English, and learn how it can enhance faculty-designed courses and empower students to become active writers and learners.

 

715�� Creating and Managing Learning Content with LRN

106, Ontario Convention Center

Roberto Bamburger, Faculty & Professional Development Manager; Scott Sample, Trainer, Microsoft Corporation

Learn to enhance learning content, move it between management systems and package it using LRN.

 

716�� Infrastructure! e-Learning Can�t Function Without It

200A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jenzabar Representative���

Jenzabar�s advanced technologies provide a firm technical foundation upon which to build your e-Learning. This session will discuss and show these state-of-the-art technical underpinnings.

 

717�� Collaborative Learning

201A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Blackboard Representative���

This workshop will highlight the communication features used for distance learning and out-of-class communication. Learn about the discussion board and virtual classroom in a Blackboard 5 course Web site.

 

718�� LieMvotion

202A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Adobe Representative���

Discover how to create compelling graphics for use on the Web and integrate them into animations using GIF and Flash (.swf) export. Work with native PhotoShop and Illustrator documents to quickly assemble the hottest animations on the Web using an AfterEffects-like timeline.

 

719�� MacOS X: On the Network, on the Internet

203A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jeremy Norberg, Market Development Executive, Apple Computer, Inc.

MacOS X, Apple�s next-generation operating system will provide an incredible array of networking service, including critical industry standards. See how this exciting new operating system will work on your network and the Internet with a short presentation, followed by an extensive Q&A.

 

720�� Authorware: Produce Rich-media Training and Learning Applications

204, Ontario Convention Center

Macromedia Sales Evangelist���

As a training developer, instructional designer, educator, or subject matter expert, you can create engaging rich-media learning applications, deliver them to employees and customers on the Web, LAN, and CD-ROM, and track student results and the return on your training investment.

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

721�� WebCT 3.5 LDAP/Kerberos Integration

100A, Ontario Convention Center

WebCT Representative���

See a technical overview of the integration capabilities of WebCT 3.5 Campus Edition with external authentication systems based on LDAP and/or Kerberos. Focus on how a campus can allow for single sign on authentication through LDAP/Kerberos with authorization to WebCT.

 

723�� Refer to conference program addendum for Sun Microsystems computer workshop information

103, Ontario Convention Center

 

724�� Upgrade Your Brain with academic.com

105, Ontario Convention Center

Donna Gaudet, Faculty Consultant, Academic Systems���

This session will demonstrate how academic.com provides faculty with a new source of quality Web-based college-level content, tools and services for use in a Web or Web-enabled classroom environment.

 

725�� Creating Computer-Based Quizzes Using the FrontPage Quizzing Engine

106, Ontario Convention Center

Roberto Bamburger, Faculty & Professional Development Manager; Scott Sample, Trainer, Microsoft Corporation

Easily create computer based quizzes using� Microsoft FrontPage 2000. This new add-in for FrontPage 2000 enables you to apply the power and flexibility of FrontPage 2000 to design rich learning objects.

 

726�� Academic Advisors Have Needs Too!

200A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jenzabar Representative���

Jenzabar focuses on the needs of academic advisors; specifically how to help them save time and increase their efficiency. Plan to be with us for this in-depth look at Jenzabar�s Academic Advisor Module.

 

727�� e-Learning-on-Tap

201A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Hewlett Packard Representative

Our e-Learning-on-Tap provides stress-free hosting services to allow real-time, cost-effective delivery of instructor-led online training. e-Learning-on-Tap includes the HP Virtual Classroom.

 

728�� Course Management Software Solutions

202A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Mike Harris, District Manager, JonesKnowledge.com   

Learn about JonesKnowledge.com and its online course delivery software and service and e-Education. Learn how to quickly create a high quality, distinctive online course incorporating multimedia without having to know HTML and more.

 

729�� Apple iServices: Beyond the Box Solutions

203A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jeremy Norberg, Market Development Executive, Apple Computer, Inc.

Apple iServices provides personalized, customized, and specialized technical services to organizations seeking expertise on Apple products. These services include customized solutions for organizations seeking to� harness the power of the Web and Internet technologies, as well as offering schools installation, upgrade, and assessment services.

 

730�� Dreamweaver: The Solution for Professional Web Site Design and Production

204, Ontario Convention Center

Macromedia Sales Evangelist���

Macromedia Dreamweaver is the solution for professional Web site design and production. Develop ground-breaking sites, automate production, and enhance team efficiency. With Dreamweaver, you'll build better Web sites faster.

3:00 p.m. � 4:30 p.m.

731�� The Math Forum as a Portal to Mathematics on the Internet

100A, Ontario Convention Center

WebCT Representative���

The Math Forum is an online community of teachers, students, researchers, parents, educators, and citizens at all levels who have an interest in mathematics and math education. Join us for this facilitated tour through the features, services and resources available in this community.

 

733�� Refer to conference program addendum for Sun Microsystems computer workshop information

103, Ontario Convention Center

 

734�� Online with Interactive Mathematics

105, Ontario Convention Center

Ian Walton, Instructor of Mathematics, Mission College���

Learn how easy and effective it is to offer online math courses using Academic Systems' Interactive Mathematics.

 

735�� Analyzing Data Using Excel

106, Ontario Convention Center

Roberto Bamburger, Faculty & Professional Development Manager; Scott Sample, Trainer, Microsoft Corporation

Learn to use Microsoft Excel to create simple Web-based calculators, share data with your students in an interactive form, import data from a variety of sources, and use powerful tools to analyze that data.

 

736�� Pure Integration is Not Needing to Integrate at All

200A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jenzabar Representative���

Jenzabar has integrated a higher education portal, instructional management, and Intranet with administrative functions to meet the needs of the entire institution. See this end-to-end solution that is unique in the industry.

 

737�� Creating Assessments in Blackboard 5

201A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Blackboard Representative���

Join an activity session that highlights the assessment engine in Blackboard 5. Explore the seven question types and create an assessment.

 

738�� InDesign 1.5

202A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Adobe Representative���

This session will allow you to try the new and enhanced features such as built-in trapping, vertical justification, plug-ins manager, a new eyedropper tool, greater binding spine control, text-on-a-path, and the ability to create InDesign clipping paths from Photoshop alpha channels.

 

739�� Internet Everywhere: Wireless Networking Strategies

203A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jeremy Norberg, Market Development Executive, Apple Computer, Inc.

This session is intended to provide you with the top five steps to creating an effective wireless networking strategy. A short presentation and demonstration will be followed by an extensive Q&A.

 

740�� Fireworks: The Solution for Professional Web Graphics Design and Production

204, Ontario Convention Center

Macromedia Sales Evangelist

5:00 p.m. � 6:30 p.m. 

741�� The Integrated e-Learning Environment

100A, Ontario Convention Center

WebCT Representative

This session investigates how instructors incorporate community resources into WebCT courses and follows up on the principles introduced in the session entitled The Math Forum as a Portal to Mathematics on the Internet.

 

743�� Refer to conference program addendum for Sun Microsystems computer workshop information

103, Ontario Convention Center

 

744�� Upgrade Your Brain with academic.com

105, Ontario Convention Center

Donna Gaudet, Faculty Consultant, Academic Systems���

This session will demonstrate how academic.com provides faculty with a new source of quality Web-based college-level content, tools and services for use in a Web or Web-enabled classroom environment.

 

745�� Creating a Course Web Site

106, Ontario Convention Center

Roberto Bamburger, Faculty & Professional Development Manager; Scott Sample, Trainer, Microsoft Corporation

Educators everywhere are adding online components to their courses. Learn how to make your Web site easy to navigate, use pre-built class templates, and add threaded discussions to your Web to allow students to interact with each other online.

 

746�� Pure Integration is Not Needing to Integrate at All

200A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jenzabar Representative���

Jenzabar has integrated a higher education portal, instructional management, and Intranet with administrative functions to meet the needs of the entire institution. See this end-to-end solution that is unique in the industry.

 

747�� Blackboard 5 Administration Demonstration

201A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Blackboard Representative���

This session will highlight the customization options, default settings, user management, and course management tools administrators commonly use when working with Blackboard software.

 

748�� Acrobat

202A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Adobe Representative���

Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) files are used across platforms to view and edit documents. With Adobe ePaper solutions, your educational institution can improve collaboration and communication, and potentially save money by reducing the need to print announcements and memos.

 

749�� Ideas in Motion: Creating Digital Media

203A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jeremy Norberg, Market Development Executive, Apple Computer, Inc.�

Taking a hands-on approach, this session will provide attendees the opportunity to create their own desktop movie using Apple�s incredibly easy, yet powerful iMovie solution.

 

750�� Flash: The Solution for Producing High-impact, Vector-based Web Sites

204, Ontario Convention Center

Macromedia Sales Evangelist���

Design and deliver distinctive, low-bandwidth Web sites with Macromedia Flash, the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. Designers can easily create engaging graphics and developers can build advanced Web applications.

Wednesday, March 28

 7:00 a.m. � 8:15 

751�� Managing Your Students Online with WebCT

100A, Ontario Convention Center

WebCT Representative���

This session provides an opportunity to work with the analysis tools, and investigate how they can be used to help you improve your online environment. Interested instructors may want to consider taking �Assessing your students with WebCT� as a follow up.

 

 

753�� Refer to conference program addendum for Sun Microsystems computer workshop information

103, Ontario Convention Center

 

754�� Online with Interactive Mathematics

105, Ontario Convention Center

Ian Walton, Instructor of Mathematics, Mission College���

Participants will learn how easy and effective it is to offer online math courses using Academic Systems' Interactive Mathematics.

 

755�� Creating a Course Web Site

106, Ontario Convention Center

Roberto Bamburger, Faculty & Professional Development Manager; Scott Sample, Trainer, Microsoft Corporation

Educators everywhere are adding online components to their courses. Learn how to make your Web site easy to navigate, use pre-built class templates, and add threaded discussions to your Web to allow students to interact with each other online.

 

756�� The New New Thing, It Turns Out, Is Education Online!

200A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jenzabar Representative���

Online education will be the Internet�s hottest application within two years according to an industry spokesperson. Find out how at this introduction to the world of Jenzabar, education�s hottest end-to-end e-Learning platform.

 

757�� e-Learning-on-Tap

201A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Hewlett Packard Representative

Our e-Learning-on-Tap provides stress-free hosting services to allow real-time, cost-effective delivery of instructor-led online training. e-Learning-on-Tap includes the HP Virtual Classroom.

 

758�� Course Management Software Solutions

202A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Mike Harris, District Manager, JonesKnowledge.com   

Learn about JonesKnowledge.com and its online course delivery software and services and e-Education. Learn how to quickly create a high quality, distinctive online course incorporating multimedia without having to know HTML and more.

 

759�� MacOS X: An Introduction

203A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jeremy Norberg, Market Development Executive, Apple Computer, Inc.���

MacOS X, Apple�s next-generation operating system is here; get in front of it with an informative introduction presented by a senior Apple consulting engineer. This session will include a short presentation of MacOS X followed by an extensive Q&A and hands-on opportunity.

 

760�� No Macromedia computer workshop at this time

204, Ontario Convention Center

10:30 a.m. � 12:00 p.m. 

761�� Assessing your students with WebCT

100A, Ontario Convention Center

WebCT Representative���

This session will investigate objective components of assessment. Build a simple quiz from a pre-existing database, use the assignment drop box, and see how the information is accessed and analyzed within the WebCT e-Learning environment.

 

763�� Refer to conference program addendum for Sun Microsystems computer workshop information

103, Ontario Convention Center

 

764�� Successful Creation and Implementation of English Courses on a Computer-mediated Platform

105, Ontario Convention Center

Forrest Williams, Assistant Professor, Utah Valley State College���

This session will explore a computer-mediated writing environment using Academic Systems� Interactive English, and learn how it can enhance faculty-designed courses and empower students to become active writers and learners.

 

765�� Creating Rich Streaming Media Content

106, Ontario Convention Center

Roberto Bamburger, Faculty & Professional Development Manager; Scott Sample, Trainer, Microsoft Corporation

This session will demonstrate the new screen capture codec and the ability to generate time-compressed versions of on-demand streaming media content.

 

766�� Infrastructure! e-Learning Can�t Function Without It

200A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jenzabar Representative���

Jenzabar�s advanced technologies provide a firm technical foundation upon which to build your e-Learning. This session will discuss and show these state-of-the-art technical underpinnings.

 

767�� Using the Resource Center

201A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Blackboard Representative� ��

This session will introduce you to the Blackboard Resource Center. Learn how to navigate and search for information in the Resource Center, and how to customize resources for your courses.

 

768�� GoLive 5

202A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Adobe Representative���

Professional Web authoring and site management Adobe GoLive 5.0 software gives your students industrial-strength design, production, and management features so you can create professional dynamic-database-driven Web sites.

 

769�� MacOS X: On the Network, On the Internet

203A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jeremy Norberg, Market Development Executive, Apple Computer, Inc.

Mac OS X, Apple�s next-generation operating system will provide an incredible array of networking service, including critical industry standards. This session will provide you with an opportunity to see how this� exciting new OS will work on your network and the Internet with a short presentation, followed by an extensive Q&A.

 

770�� Authorware � Produce Rich-media Training and Learning Applications

204, Ontario Convention Center

Macromedia Sales Evangelist���

As a training developer, instructional designer, educator, or� subject matter expert, you can create engaging rich-media learning applications, deliver them to employees and customers on the Web, LAN, and CD-ROM, and track student results and the return on your training investment.

1:00 p.m. � 2:30 p.m. 

771�� Increasing Communication and Encouraging Student Participation with WebCT

100A, Ontario Convention Center

WebCT Representative���

This highly interactive session will provide instructors with an opportunity to collaboratively build a project online.� We will explore how instructors can use the tools to assess student performance, focusing on the elusive participation component.

 

773�� Refer to conference program addendum for Sun Microsystems computer workshop information

103, Ontario Convention Center

 

774�� Upgrade Your Brain with academic.com

105, Ontario Convention Center

Donna Gaudet, Faculty Consultant, Academic Systems���

This session will demonstrate how academic.com provides faculty with a new source of quality Web-based college-level content, tools and services for use in a Web or Web-enabled classroom environment.

 

775�� Creating Computer-Based Quizzes Using the FrontPage Quizzing Engine

106, Ontario Convention Center

Roberto Bamburger, Faculty & Professional Development Manager; Scott Sample, Trainer, Microsoft Corporation

Easily create computer based quizzes using Microsoft FrontPage 2000. This new add-in for FrontPage 2000 enables you to apply the power and flexibility of FrontPage 2000 to design rich learning objects.

 

776�� Pure Integration is Not Needing to Integrate at All

200A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jenzabar Representative���

Jenzabar has integrated a higher education portal, instructional management, and Intranet with administrative functions to meet the needs of the entire institution. See this end-to-end solution that is unique in the industry.

 

777�� Collaborative Learning

201A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Blackboard Representative���

This session will highlight the communication features used for distance learning and out-of-class communication. Learn about the discussion board and virtual classroom in a Blackboard 5 course Web site.

 

778�� LiveMotion

202A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Adobe Representative���

Discover how to create compelling graphics for use on the Web and integrate them into animations using GIF and Flash (.swf) export. Work with native PhotoShop and Illustrator documents to quickly assemble the hottest animations on the Web using an AfterEffects-like timeline.

 

779�� MacOS X: On the Network, on the Internet

203A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jeremy Norberg, Market Development Executive, Apple Computer, Inc.

MacOS X, Apple�s next-generation operating system will provide an incredible array of networking service, including critical industry standards. This session will provide you with an opportunity to see how this� exciting new OS will work on your network and the Internet with a short presentation, followed by an extensive Q&A.

 

780�� Director: The Solution for Developing Magnetic Internet Destinations and Powerful Multimedia

204, Ontario Convention Center

Macromedia Sales Evangelist���

Macromedia Director Shockwave Studio is the solution for developing magnetic Internet destinations and powerful multimedia. It eases the development of Shockwave content, which continues to enhance the Web experience of over 129 million people.

3:00 p.m. � 4:30 p.m.

781�� WebCT e-Packs: A Rapid, Resource Rich Approach to Online Course Building

100A, Ontario Convention Center

WebCT Representative���

This session provides instructors with an overview of e-Packs, including searching for examples from their own academic discipline on the e-Learning hub. Participants will have an opportunity to log into an e-Pack as a designer, and learn how to customize the environment for their use.

 

783�� Refer to conference program addendum for Sun Microsystems computer workshop information

103, Ontario Convention Center

 

784�� Online with Interactive Mathematics

105, Ontario Convention Center

Ian Walton, Instructor of Mathematics, Mission College���

Participants will learn how easy and effective it is to offer online math courses using Academic Systems' Interactive Mathematics.

 

785�� Collaborating with Others Using NetMeeting 3.X

106, Ontario Convention Center

Roberto Bamburger, Faculty & Professional Development Manager; Scott Sample, Trainer, Microsoft Corporation

NetMeeting is a powerful Internet conferencing utility. Using Microsoft NetMeeting, you can video conference, chat, share applications, and use a shared whiteboard. NetMeeting has the power and flexibility to meet your needs.

 

786�� Academic Advisors Have Needs Too!

200A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jenzabar Representative���

Jenzabar focuses on the needs of academic advisors; specifically how to help them save time and increase their efficiency. Plan to be with us for this in-depth look at Jenzabar�s Academic Advisor Module.

 

787�� e-Learning-on-Tap

201A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Hewlett Packard Representative���

Our e-Learning-on-Tap provides stress-free hosting services to allow real-time, cost-effective delivery of instructor-led online training. e-Learning-on-Tap includes the HP Virtual Classroom.

 

788�� Premiere 6

202A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Adobe Representative���

With Adobe Premiere video-editing software, your students become movie producers for video, film, multimedia, and the Web. With one-step export to all leading Web video formats, Adobe Premiere makes it simple to add streaming video to your Web site.

 

789�� Ideas in Motion: Building an Affordable Digital Media Infrastructure

203A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jeremy Norberg, Market Development Executive, Apple Computer, Inc.

This session will focus on the top five things you need to know to start building your own affordable Digital Media Infrastructure. See demonstrations of technologies that will provide you with valuable information in your evaluation of this approaching revolution.

 

790�� Fireworks: The Solution for Professional Web Graphics Design and Production

204, Ontario Convention Center

Macromedia Sales Evangelist���

Fireworks brings efficiency to Web graphics production! Quickly create buttons, animations, and page comps.� Everything remains editable, including files from leading graphics applications. Only Fireworks lets you script the entire application to automate workflow.

5:00 � 6:30 p.m. 

791�� Ask an Expert

100A, Ontario Convention Center

WebCT Representative���

Have you been using WebCT for a while and really want to know how you can solve an elusive pedagogical and/or technical challenge? Receive one-on-one help from both real (in the room) and virtual experts.

 

793�� Refer to conference program addendum for Sun Microsystems computer workshop information

103, Ontario Convention Center

 

794�� Successful Creation and Implementation of English Courses on a Computer-mediated Platform

105, Ontario Convention Center

Forrest Williams, Assistant Professor, Utah Valley State College���

Participants will explore a computer-mediated writing environment using Academic Systems� Interactive English, and learn how it can enhance faculty-designed courses and empower students to become active writers and learners.

 

795�� Creating Rich Streaming Media Content

106, Ontario Convention Center

Roberto Bamburger, Faculty & Professional Development Manager; Scott Sample, Trainer, Microsoft Corporation

This session will demonstrate the new screen capture codec and the ability to generate time-compressed versions of on-demand streaming media content.

 

796�� The New New Thing, It Turns Out, Is Education Online!

200A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jenzabar Representative���

Online education will be the Internet�s hottest application within two years according to an industry spokesperson. Find out how at this introduction to the world of Jenzabar, education�s hottest end-to-end e-Learning platform.

 

797�� Building Courses in Blackboard 5

201A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Blackboard Representative���

This workshop is the next best step to take after seeing a demo in the Blackboard booth! Learn how to add and organize content into a Blackboard 5 course Web site.

 

798�� Illustrator 9

202A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Adobe Representative���

Adobe Illustrator 9.0 expands your creative freedom and enhances your productivity with its new Web graphics tools, versatile transparency capabilities, powerful object and layer effects, and other innovative features.

 

799�� MacOS X: An Introduction

203A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jeremy Norberg, Market Development Executive, Apple Computer, Inc���

MacOS X, Apple�s next-generation operating system is here; get in front of it with an informative introduction presented by a senior Apple consulting engineer. This session will include a short presentation of MacOS X followed by an extensive Q&A and hands-on opportunity.

 

800�� Flash: The Solution for Producing High-impact, Vector-based Web Sites

204, Ontario Convention Center

Macromedia Sales Evangelist���

Design and deliver distinctive, low-bandwidth Web sites with Macromedia Flash, the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. Designers can easily create engaging graphics and developers can build advanced Web applications.

Thursday, March 29

7:00 a.m. � 8:30 a.m. 

801�� The Math Forum as a Portal to Mathematics on the Internet

100A, Ontario Convention Center

WebCT Representative���

The Math Forum is an online community of teachers, students, researchers, parents, educators, and citizens at all levels who have an interest in mathematics and math education. Join us for this facilitated tour through the features, services and resources available in this community.

 

803�� Refer to conference program addendum for Sun Microsystems computer workshop information

103, Ontario Convention Center

 

804�� Upgrade Your Brain with academic.com

105, Ontario Convention Center

Donna Gaudet, Faculty Consultant, Academic Systems���

This session will demonstrate how academic.com provides faculty with a new source of quality Web-based college-level content, tools and services for use in a Web or Web-enabled classroom environment.

 

805�� No Microsoft Computer Workshop at This Time

106, Ontario Convention Center

 

806�� The New New Thing, It Turns Out, Is Education Online!

200A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jenzabar Representative���

Online education will be the Internet�s hottest application within two years according to an industry spokesperson. Find out how at this introduction to the world of Jenzabar, education�s hottest end-to-end e-Learning platform.

 

807�� Blackboard 5 Administration Demonstration

201A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Blackboard Representative���

This session will highlight the customization options, default settings, user management, and course management tools administrators commonly use when working with Blackboard software.

 

808�� GoLive 5

202A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Adobe Representative���

Professional Web authoring and site management Adobe GoLive 5.0 software gives your students industrial-strength design, production, and management features so you can create professional dynamic-database-driven Web sites.

 

809�� Internet Everywhere: Wireless Networking Strategies

203A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jeremy Norberg, Market Development Executive, Apple Computer, Inc.��

This session is intended to provide you with the top five steps to creating an effective wireless networking strategy. A short presentation and demonstration will be followed by an extensive Q&A.

 

810�� Dreamweaver: The Solution for Professional Web Site Design and Production

204, Ontario Convention Center

Macromedia Sales Evangelist���

Macromedia Dreamweaver is the solution for professional Web site design and production. Develop ground-breaking sites, automate production, and enhance team efficiency. With Dreamweaver, you'll build better Web sites faster.

9:00 a.m. � 10:30 a.m. 

811�� The Integrated e-Learning Environment

100A, Ontario Convention Center

WebCT Representative���

This session investigates how instructors incorporate community resources into WebCT courses and follows up on the principles introduced in the session entitled The Math Forum as a Portal to Mathematics on the Internet.

 

813�� Refer to conference program addendum for Sun Microsystems computer workshop information

103, Ontario Convention Center

 

814�� Upgrade Your Brain with academic.com

105, Ontario Convention Center

Donna Gaudet, Faculty Consultant, Academic Systems���

This session will demonstrate how academic.com provides faculty with a new source of quality Web-based college-level content, tools and services for use in a Web or Web-enabled classroom environment.

 

815�� No Microsoft computer workshop at this time

106, Ontario Convention Center

 

816�� Pure Integration is Not Needing to Integrate at All

200A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jenzabar Representative���

Jenzabar has integrated a higher education portal, instructional management, and Intranet with administrative functions to meet the needs of the entire institution. See this end-to-end solution that is unique in the industry.

 

817�� Creating Assessments in Blackboard 5

201A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Blackboard Representative���

Join a� hands-on activity session that highlights the assessment engine in Blackboard 5. In this seminar you will explore the seven question types and create an assessment.

 

818�� Acrobat

202A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Adobe Representative���

Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) files are used across platforms to view and edit documents. With Adobe e-Paper solutions, your educational institution can improve collaboration and communication, and potentially save money by reducing the need to print announcements and memos.

 

819�� MacOS X: An Introduction

203A&B, Ontario Convention Center

Jeremy Norberg, Market Development Executive, Apple Computer, Inc���

MacOS X, Apple�s next-generation operating system is here; get in front of it with an informative introduction presented by a senior Apple consulting engineer. This session will include a short presentation of MacOS X followed by an extensive Q&A and hands-on opportunity.

 

820�� Director: The Solution for Developing Magnetic Internet Destinations and Powerful Multimedia

204, Ontario Convention Center

Macromedia Sales Evangelist���

Macromedia Director Shockwave Studio is the solution for developing magnetic Internet destinations and powerful multimedia. It eases the development of Shockwave content, which continues to enhance the Web experience of over 129 million people

  Last Updated: 9/12/06