October 2001
 
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California

Online Workshop & Seminar Series
For College Administrators

California Virtual Campus Regional Center 4 is pleased to announce an Online Workshop and Seminar Series for California Community College Administrators involved in online Education.

The program will begin with a two week online workshop entitled, "Developing and Managing Online Programs" , facilitated by Roe Darnell, President of Cerro Coso Community College. Delivered as an online class, the workshop is designed to provide an overview of the requirements for developing and managing an online program, as well as introduce participants to the online environment from the student perspective.

The online workshop will be followed by four online seminars related to online education, presented by recognized leaders in their respective topics.  Each online seminar will begin with a 1 1/2 hour live web cast, using HorizonLive, followed by a two-week interactive online discussion, facilitated by the seminar presenter.

A framed Certificate of Completion from Cerro Coso Online will be awarded to participants who complete the online workshop as well as attend at least 3 of the 4 online seminars.

To register for the Online Workshop and/or Seminars, please go to:

http://www.cvc4.org/seminar/Default.htm

For additional information regarding registration, please contact Jennifer

Rogers at jrogers@cc.cc.ca.us or 760-384-6239

The dates and descriptions of the events are as follows:

WORKSHOP: DEVELOPING AND MANAGING ONLINE PROGRAMS

October 1- October 12

Instructor: Dr. Roe Darnell

Workshop description: A two-week online workshop designed to provide an overview of the requirements for developing and managing an online program. Will be offered entirely online, with participants becoming familiar with the online environment from a student perspective.

SEMINAR 1:

A Faculty Perspective on Policies Necessary
for Effective Use of Technology in Education

Presenter: Dr. Ian Walton

Live Webcast Date: October 12, 1:00pm
( Webcast will be archived and available for later viewing)

Description: Centered on the Academic Senate for California Community College's Senate "Technology and Education" publication,   this presentation will focus on issues and policies related to technology and distance education that are important to faculty.

Discussion Dates: October 12-26

Topic: Online discussion facilitated by Dr. Walton. Registrants will receive a copy of "Technology in Education", around which discussions will be organized.

SEMINAR 2:

Accreditation and Distance Learning

Presenter: Dr. David Wolf

Live Webcast Date:  October 19, 1:00 pm
(Webcast will be archived and available for later viewing)

Description: This Seminar is intended to introduce the participant to the relationship between accreditors generally, and the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges in particular, and the practice of distance learning.

Discussion Dates: October 19-November 2

Topic: Online discussion, facilitated by Dr. Wolf, discussing issues related to Accreditation and Distance Education

SEMINAR 3:

Online Student Services

Presenter: Heather Ostash

Live Webcast Date: November 9, 1:00pm
(Webcast will be archived and available for later viewing)

Description: This presentation will provide an overview of best practices, challenges, resources and other considerations regarding the implementation of comprehensive online student services.

Discussion Dates: November 9-23

Topic: Student services models including admissions and records, counseling, tutoring, financial aid, student preparedness, among other components of online student services will be demonstrated.  A student services needs-assessment instrument will be shared.

SEMINAR 4:

Creating an Accessible Online Environment

Presenter: Laurie Vasquez

Live Webcast Date: November 30, 1:00 pm
(Webcast will be archived and available for later viewing)

Description: Creating  an accessible online environment, including the most current information on Section 508 compliance.

Discussion Dates: November 30-December 14

Topic: Online Discussion, facilitated by Laurie Vasquez, regarding issues associated with online accessibility, including tools, resources and Section 508 compliance.

Paul Meyers
Project Director
California Virtual Campus Region IV
pmeyers@cc.cc.ca.us
760-384-6239

 
       
       
   

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