Teaching

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Teaching Learning with Advanced Technologies
SREB ETC Professional Development Learning
Resources Task Group
Jessica A. Somers Advanced Learning
Technologies University System of Georgia October
16, 2002
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• ALT serves the University System of Georgia by
• Sponsoring scalable and sustainable solutions for
  professional development (MERLOT, SCOUT,
  elementK)
• Researching emerging instructional technologies
  and deploying enterprise academic systems (WebCT
  VISTA)

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• ALT serves the University System of Georgia by
• Evaluating collaborative online programs and
  publishing outcomes
• Supporting collaboratively-built online degree
  programs (eCore, WebMBA, BSIT, etc.)

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• MERLOT helps faculty and staff
• Obtain quality online learning materials and
  lesson assignments
• Affiliate with discipline-based learning
  communities
• Participate in the peer review process (Editorial
  Boards)

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• SCOUT allows USG faculty and staff to
• Preview eCore courses prior to teaching online
  in the collaborative program
• Evaluate exemplary online academic and credit
  courses
• Adopt courses that can be modified for use in
  totally online environments and mixed-mode courses

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Other Professional Development Solutions
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• VISTA Implementation Schedule
• License effective April 2, 2002
• VISTA installs on System Test Server, Summer 2002
• Small production deployment on System Server,
  Spring 2003
• Full production on System Server, Fall 2003
• Deployment of Regional Servers, 2004

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• ALT serves the University System of Georgia by
  evaluating collaborative online programs and
  publishing outcomes

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Collaborative Programs
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Online Support Courses for Collaborative Programs
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Partnerships--Public and Private
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• TLAT Conference
• March 24-25, 2003
• Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Athens
• Theme Interconnected Learning
• Please Consider Participating in TLAT