From overload.lbl.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!syllabus Tue Feb 14 09:42:49 1995 Article: 143 of alt.education.bangkok Newsgroups: alt.education.distance,misc.education,aus.education,alt.education.bangkok,alt.education.bangkok.cmc,alt.education.bangkok.planning,alt.education.bangkok.research,alt.education.bangkok.databases,alt.education.bangkok.student,ucb.education.dte Path: overload.lbl.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!ix.netcom.com!netcom.com!syllabus From: syllabus@netcom.com (Syllabus Press) Subject: Syllabus '95 conference Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) Date: Tue, 14 Feb 1995 09:24:45 GMT Lines: 505 Sender: syllabus@netcom16.netcom.com Xref: overload.lbl.gov alt.education.distance:3798 misc.education:24932 aus.education:1140 alt.education.bangkok:143 alt.education.bangkok.cmc:22 alt.education.bangkok.planning:19 alt.education.bangkok.research:32 alt.education.bangkok.databases:34 ucb.education.dte:32 (to view this document correctly, print it out) Dear Colleague, Enclosed youUll find registration materials for the Syllabus U95 conference which will be held July 22-26 at Sonoma State University in northern California. The conference will focus on three basic themes: % The use of multimedia in education, and how new media technologies can be used in teaching. % The Internet and education. % Case studies that highlight excellence in using technology to teach. We have expanded the conference this year by doubling the number of pre-conference workshops and breakout sessions. WeUll also have increased vendor participation in the form of exhibits and special technology demonstration sessions. The pre-conference workshops will be held on the weekend of July 22-23. The actual conference begins July 24 and extends through the morning of July 26. Each morning of July 24-26, there will be plenary sessions that will highlight key technologies and issues in the use of technology in teaching and learning. The afternoons will feature special case study sessions in which faculty will demonstrate technology by actually teaching a class. The afternoons will also include hands-on lab and demonstration sessions sponsored by different technology vendors. If you register by February 15th, you will receive a 10% discount on all conference fees, on top of any discounts for multiple registrations from the same institution. There are a limited number of on-campus apartments available for the conference. We also have secured special discount rates at the Red Lion hotel which is less than a five-minute drive from the conference site. Please see the enclosed sheet that describes Syllabus U95 housing. IUm looking forward to meeting you in Sonoma this summer. Please donUt hesitate to call us at 1-800-773-0670 with any questions about the conference. Sincerely, John P. Noon Editor and Publisher Syllabus U95 Advisory Board: Robert Cavalier, Carnegie Mellon University; George Culp, University of Texas at Austin; Albert L. LeDuc, Miami-Dade Community College; Mark Resmer, Sonoma State University; Frank Tansey, Sonoma State University. -----page.1----- Syllabus U95 Conference Agenda Sonoma State University July 22nd - 26th Co-sponsored by Sonoma State University and Syllabus Press Syllabus T95 is a conference for faculty, department chairs, administrators, and technology staff who want to learn about the latest technology for higher education. Professionals who work in technology and textbook publishing companies are also invited to attend this conference. Also, teachers and administrators in high schools will find the conference valuable. In addition to the informative topical sessions, there will be ample opportunities for participants to interact with their colleagues from around the world and learn more about issues relating to the use of technology in higher education. The conference will be held at Sonoma State University, set in the heart of the Northern California wine country, approximately a one-hour drive north of San Francisco. This year, the agenda has been designed to focus on three basic themes: % The use of multimedia in education, and how new media technologies can be used in teaching. % The Internet and education. % Case studies that highlight excellence in using technology to teach. Conference Features % Cross-platform and cross-technology: All computing platforms will be covered, including DOS/Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX, as well as varied technologies, such as multimedia, laser discs, presentation devices, quantitative tools, and more. % Cross-discipline focus: The commonalties of technology use across disciplines will be emphasized to stimulate participantsU thinking about the use of technology in their respective fields. % Discussion/sharing/network emphasis: Mealtimes, breaks, planned functions, and evening lounges are available for impromptu discussions. Last year, many participants formed their own discussion groups to focus on topics of interest. % Coverage of technologies important to higher education: The conference will focus on technologies of strategic interest to the mission of higher education; particularly, those technologies that support the higher educationUs dual mission of teaching and research. Sessions will concentrate on what is possible now, but with a view toward the future. For more information or to register call 1-800-773-0670 Agenda-at-a-Glance July 22 and 23: Pre-conference sessions Sessions running concurrently on Saturday and Sunday provide an environment of in-depth instruction. These include hands-on workshops and tutorials on technology subjects important in the academic environment. Full-day and half-day sessions are available. July 24-26: The conference Mornings: Monday, July 24 through Wednesday, July 26 Plenary sessions consisting of both panel discussions and individual presentations covering leading-edge technologies for education. Each day will focus on a different theme: Monday, Multimedia; Tuesday, the Internet; Wednesday, Implementation and Infrastructure issues. Afternoons: Monday, July 24 and Tuesday, July 25 Numerous breakout sessions including case studies, hands-on tutorials with specific software packages, and special vendor demonstrations. % Case study sessions involve the actual teaching of a specific subjects (e.g. French, marine biology, ethics, etc.) using technology for up to 45 minutes with 15-20 minutes of Q&A. % Hands-on lab training and demonstration sessions sponsored by different software vendors will provide in-depth skill development in specific software programs. Past yearsU sponsors have included A.D.A.M. Software, Wolfram Research, and International Thomson Publishing. Vendor Fair: Syllabus U95 will feature an exhibit area where you can sample the latest technologies from the leading companies serving the education market. For more information or to register call 1-800-773-0670 Conference Agenda Detail Pre-Conference Sessions Friday July 21 Pre-conference participants arrive Saturday July 22 Full-day workshops (9:00 AM-4:00 PM with breaks) % Multimedia BasicsQMacintosh A hands-on workshop for those who have little or no familiarity with multimedia technology. Use of presentation software; scanning skills; digital video. % Multimedia BasicsQWindows A hands-on workshop for those who have little or no familiarity with multimedia technology. Use of presentation software; scanning skills; digital video. Half-day workshops on the Internet (note: these workshops are also available on Sunday) % 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon Internet and Mosaic Basics A hands-on workshop for those who have used the Internet only for e-mail or not at all. The session will introduce information search and retrieval on the net. Session content includes: Exploration of Internet and Mosaic sites; tutorial on developing your own Mosaic materials with Hypertext Mark-up Language authoring tools. 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Authoring Your Own Mosaic Pages on the Internet Covers the basics of organization, interface, uses of Home pages, promotion, and other issues. A brief introduction to the Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML) is included. For more information or to register call 1-800-773-0670 Sunday July 23 Full-day workshops (9:00 AM-4:00 PM with breaks) % Multimedia Design and Publishing A full-day workshop that covers the skills needed to develop and publish high-quality multimedia materials for the higher education market. Topics to be covered include: interface design, selecting authoring tools, graphics, content development, and finding a publisher. % Advanced MultimediaQMacintosh A hands-on workshop for those who have some familiarity with multimedia technology (intended as a continuation from Saturday). % Advanced MultimediaQWindows A hands-on workshop for those who have some familiarity with multimedia technology (intended as a continuation from Saturday). Half-day workshops on the Internet (note: these workshops are also available on Saturday) % 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon Internet and Mosaic Basics A hands-on workshop for those who have used the Internet only for e-mail or not at all. The session will introduce information search and retrieval on the net. Session content includes: Exploration of Internet and Mosaic sites; tutorial on developing your own Mosaic materials with Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML) authoring tools. 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Authoring your Own Mosaic Pages on the Internet Covers the basics of organization, interface, uses of Home pages, promotion, and other issues. A brief introduction to the Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML) is included. The Conference Monday July 24 RFocus on MultimediaS 9:00 AM-9:45 AM Opening Address 9:45 AM-10:30 AM Multimedia Plenary Session #1QPanel Discussion: The Four Models of Instructional Technology Use For more information or to register call 1-800-773-0670 10:30 AM-11:00 AM Coffee Break 11:00AM-12:00 Noon Multimedia Plenary Session #2QUpdate on Multimedia in the Classroom 12:00 Noon-1:30 PM Lunch 1:30 PM-2:30 PM Case Studies in Multimedia: Breakout sessions Three professors who are using innovative multimedia and teaching techniques will demonstrate multimedia techniques by teaching a class. 35-40 minutes of RteachingS followed by an audience question-and-answer session. 2:30 PM-3:00 PM Break 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Repeat 3 Case Studies 1:30 PM-4:00 PM Vendor-sponsored sessions including hands-on labs with specific software and interactive demonstrations 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Exhibits Tuesday July 25 RFocus on InternetS 9:00 AM-9:45 AM Keynote Address 9:45 AM-10:30 AM Internet Plenary Session #1QPanel Discussion: The Impact of the Network on Education 10:30-11:00 AM Coffee Break 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon Internet Plenary Session #2QUpdate on trends in using the Internet in Teaching 12:00 Noon-1:30 PM Lunch 1:30 PM-2:30 PM Case Studies on the Internet: Breakout sessions Three professors who are using innovative teaching techniques using the Internet and networking technologies will demonstrate their techniques by teaching a class. 35-40 minutes of RteachingS followed by an audience question-and-answer session. For more information or to register call 1-800-773-0670 2:30 PM-3:00 PM Break 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Repeat 3 Case Studies 1:30 PM-4:00 PM Vendor-sponsored sessions including hands-on labs with specific software and interactive demonstrations 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Exhibits Wednesday July 26 Infrastructure/Integration/Implementation Issues So far, the conference has covered some important technologies. This day is devoted to how to use and implement those technologies in the day-to-day environment of most educational institutions. 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Panel discussions covering key issues 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon Closing session For more information or to register call 1-800-773-0670 -----page.2----- Syllabus U95 Conference Fees Commuter conference registration $495 (includes all plenary and breakout sessions, coffee breaks, and lunches on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday as well as the conference notebook and full set of materials) Conference registration with room and board package Single $995 Double $895 (includes four days of on-campus room and board (three meals per day); all plenary and breakout sessions; coffee breaks; and the conference notebook and full set of materials) Pre-conference workshops (Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23) Full-day workshops 1 workshop $225 2 workshops $395 Full-day workshops run from 9 AM-4 PM and include lunch and a coffee break. Half-day workshops 1 workshop $125 2 workshops $225 Half-day workshops run either 9 AM-12 Noon or 1-4 PM and include a coffee break. Discounts Register by February 15, 1995 and receive a 10% discount on all conference fees. Multiple registration discounts from a single institution: 1-2 participantsQno discount 3-5 participantsQ5 percent discount 6 or more participantsQ10 percent discount To register for or ask any questions about the conference, please contact Syllabus Press, Syllabus U95 Conference Desk, 1-800-773-0670 (within the U.S.) or (408) 746-2000 (outside the U.S.), fax (408) 746-2711, e-mail Syllabus@aol.com, or Syllabus Press, 1307 South Mary Ave. Suite 211, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 USA. Registrations are accepted by mail, phone, fax, or e-mail. Syllabus U95 Registration Form (Please use one form per registrant; make additional copies as necessary) Name: _______________________________________________________ Title: ________________________________________________________ Institution: ___________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ City: _________________________ State: _______ Zip: _______________ Phone: _________________________ Fax: _________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________________ Early registration discount: Register by February 15, 1995 and receive a 10 percent discount on all conference fees! Multiple registration discounts from a single institution: 1-2 participantsQno discount 3-5 participantsQ5 percent discount 6 or more participantsQ10 percent discount Conference fees and registration Pre-conference workshops Full-day workshops: (9 AM-4 PM; includes lunch ) 1 workshop $225 2 workshops $395 Half-day workshops: (9 AM-12 Noon or 1-4 PM) 1 workshop $125 2 workshops $225 Commuter conference registration $495 Conference registration (room and board package) Single occupancy $995 Double $895 Please fill out both sides of this registration form Pre-conference registration Enter Amounts Below, please indicate which workshops you wish to attend by writing R1S for first choice, R2S for second choice, R3S for third choice, and R4S for fourth choice. Please see price schedule on the other side of this form. SATURDAY Workshops: ___ Multimedia BasicsQMacintosh (full day) ________ ___ Multimedia BasicsQWindows (full day) ________ ___ Internet and Mosaic Basics (half day) ________ ___ Authoring Your Own Mosaic Pages on the Internet (half day) ________ SUNDAY Workshops: ___ Multimedia Design and Publishing (full day) ________ ___ Advanced MultimediaQMacintosh (full day) ________ ___ Advanced MultimediaQWindows (full day) ________ ___ Internet and Mosaic Basics (half day) ________ ___ Authoring Your Own Mosaic Pages on the Internet (half day) ________ (A) Pre-conference fees total ________ Conference registration Enter Amounts Commuter conference registration: $495 ________ Includes all plenary and breakout sessions, coffee breaks, and lunches on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday as well as the conference notebook and full set of materials. Conference registration with room and board package: __ Single occupancy $995 ___ Double occupancy $895 ________ Includes four days of on-campus room and board (three meals per day); all plenary and breakout sessions; coffee breaks; and the conference notebook and full set of materials. FOR ROOM AND BOARD REGISTRANTS, PLEASE SPECIFY ARRIVAL DATE __ Friday, July 21 __ Saturday, July 22 __ Sunday, July 23 (B) Conference fees total ________ Subtotal (A+B) ________ Less early registration discount of 10% ________ Less multiple registration discount ________ Total ________ Remit with MasterCard/VISA/check/money order. Please note for participants outside the United States, make sure your check or money order is in U.S. funds. Thank you. MasterCard or Visa #_____-_____-_____-_____ Exp. Date _____/_____ To register for or ask any questions about the conference, please contact Syllabus Press, Syllabus U95 Conference Desk, 1-800-773-0670 (within the U.S.) or (408) 746-2000 (outside the U.S.), fax (408) 746-2711, e-mail Syllabus@aol.com, or Syllabus Press, 1307 South Mary Ave. Suite 211, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 USA. Registrations are accepted by mail, phone, fax, or e-mail. -----page.3----- Syllabus U95 Housing Information Syllabus U95 participants have three options for choosing where they wish to stay during the conference. On-campus housing: A limited number of campus-based residential suites are available to Syllabus U95 attendees. These apartments, less than a five-minute walk from the conference activities, house four people with single or double occupancy bedrooms, and shared living room and bathroom. A special conference registration with room and board package is available (see registration form for details). Red Lion Hotel: We have arranged a special Syllabus U95 rate of $82.00 single occupancy and $97.00 double occupancy. The Red Lion is a first-rate hotel, approximately a mile and a half from the conference site. The Red Lion features a health club, swimming pool, two tennis courts, a 36-hole golf course, and is adjacient to shops and the Sonoma Valley Wine Tasting Center. Please contact the hotel directly at 1-707-584-5466 and mention that you are with the Syllabus U95 conference. Since a limited number of rooms are available at the special rate, please make your reservations as early as possible. Sonoma VisitorUs Bureau: The wine country is home to numerous bed and breakfast inns as well as other unique lodges. You can call 1-707-996-1090 at the Sonoma visitors bureau for lodging referrals and other area information. For more information or to register call 1-800-773-0670 -----page.4----- -- syllabus@netcom.com