Campus Technology Sessions (3 parallel tracks)

Option A

• Dental Simulation Lab – The University of Minnesota is one of the first dental schools in the country to use mannequins, 3D motion detectors, and overhead screens to train students using immersive simulations. See for yourself how this technology is improving learning outcomes.
  Heather Conrad, Assistant Professor, Restorative Sciences/Prosthodontics, University of Minnesota
• University of Minnesota Campus Tour – includes a tour of the restored Walter Library, now home to the University’s digital technology initiatives.

Option B

• UNITE – Institute of Technology’s Distance Education Operations Group (Mechanical Engineering 108/102) The UNITE group was one of the first in the country to offer live and archived, webcast classes to distance learners. See the UNITE operations center and approach to distance learning.
  Douglas Ernie, Associate Dean, The Graduate School, University of Minnesota
• Computer Usability Lab - Demonstration and Tour of the University of Minnesota software usability evaluation lab with the latest client observational tools including eye tracking software. (Room B26 Walter Library)
  Alice de la Cova, Manager, Usability Services, OIT, University of Minnesota [PowerPoint Slides]

Option C

• User Focused Learning Technology Workshop - (AHC Learning Commons – 535/545 Diehl Hall)
  Jeanne Gleason, Department Head, Professor, Executive Producer, Video & Multimedia, New Mexico State University
  Cristina Lopez, Educational Technology Consultant, Digital Media Center, Office of Information Technology, University of Minnesota [PowerPoint Slides]
  Collaborators: Sue Day-Perroots, Dean of Extended Learning, West Virginia University; and Janet Poley, President/CEO, ADEC

All ADEC Opening Reception

• Presiding: Vic Lechtenberg, Chair, ADEC Board of Directors, Interim Provost, Purdue University
• Keynote Address - Luis F. Alvarado, Director ITESM USA, Inc. (Monterrey Tech) [PowerPoint Slides]
  Rosario Beatriz Toro Palacios, Academic V.P., Universidad TecMilenio, Mexico [PowerPoint Slides]
  

ADEC Board of Directors Meeting and Breakfast

Welcome and Opening Session

Presiding: Vic Lechtenberg, Chair, ADEC Board of Directors, Interim Provost, Purdue University

• Welcome to the University of Minnesota
  Barbara Brandt, Assistant Vice President, Academic Health Center, University of Minnesota
• Greetings from University of Minnesota Extension
  Beverly Durgan, Dean and Director, University of Minnesota Extension

The University of Minnesota Learning Platform and Digital Campus Strategies

• Billie Wahlstrom, Vice Provost, Distributed Education and Instructional Technology, University of Minnesota [PowerPoint Slides]

Focus on Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Programs with HBCUs

• Presiding: Dan Godfrey, HBCU Coordinator and North Carolina A&T State University

Western Hemisphere Initiative

• Presiding: Bobby Moser, V. P. for Agricultural Administration; V. P. for University Outreach; Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; The Ohio State University
• Renan Aguero, Coordinator, Distance Education Project, University of Costa Rica [PowerPoint Slides]
• Antonio Flores, Director, Distance Learning Center, Zamorano University

A New Partnership with FAO

• Presiding: John Owens, Vice President and Vice Chancellor, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska
• Daniel Gustafson, Director, Liaison Office for North American, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) [PowerPoint Slides]
• Raj Reddy, Mozah Bint Nasser University Professor of Computer Science and Robotics in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University

Awards Luncheon

• Presiding: Vic Lechtenberg
• Awards Chair: John Kelly, Vice President for Public Service and Agriculture, Clemson University
  • Service Awards
  • Bill Murphy Barrier Buster Award
  • Webb-Godfrey-Hill Award
  • Excellence in Distance Education Award
  • Irving Award
• Excellence Presentation [PowerPoint Slides]
• Webb-Godfrey-Hill Presentation

Concurrent Sessions

1. Planning for Pandemic and Academic Continuity in Emergencies
• Presiding and Facilitate Group Discussion: Janet Poley
• Debra Olson, Associate Dean, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
• Sharon Reich Paulsen, Assistant Vice President, University of Minnesota
2. Pachyderm – University of Minnesota is one of the leading institutions in the development of this template-based course authoring system. Demonstration and Presentation.
   • Presiding: Robert Rubinyi, Extension Professor, University of Minnesota
   • Chris Scruton, Senior Multimedia Instructional Consultant, SVP/AAP, University of Minnesota [PowerPoint Slides]

Concurrent Sessions: Online Degree Programs

1. Use of Online Learning and Distance Education as a Strategic Asset: A New Model for Large Scale Webcasts
• Scott Fedale, Director, Communications and Educational Support, Washington State University Extension [PowerPoint Slides]
2. University of Minnesota Nursing Masters Degree Program Online
   • Presiding: Janet Shanedling, Director, AHC Learning Commons, Office of Education, Academic Health Center, University of Minnesota
   • Kathleen Krichbaum, Associate Dean, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota [PowerPoint Slides]
   • Brad Cohen, Assistant Director and Coordinator of Curriculum Development, Digital Media Center, Office of Information Technology, University of Minnesota

Digital Infrastructure Initiative

• Presiding: Ken Spelke, Associate Dean for Information Technology & Research, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois

1. GIS
   • Angela Lee, Libraries and Museum Manager, ESRI Education Team [PowerPoint Slides]
2. “Born Digital” – Cooperation with AgNIC
• Linda Ells, Head, Entomology, Fisheries and Wildlife Library, University of Minnesota [PowerPoint Slides]
3. University of Minnesota Digital Respository, myLibrary, and Uthink Blog Initiatives
   • John Butler, Director, Digital Development Lab, University of Minnesota Libraries [PowerPoint Slides]
   • Shane Nackerud, Web Services Coordinator, Digital Development Lab, University of Minnesota Libraries

China MOU: CABTS and ADEC

• Presiding: Dave King, Interim Associate Provost, University Outreach and Engagement, Oregon State University
• Mr. Zeng Yichun, Executive Vice President, Central Agricultural Broadcasting and Television School (CABTS)
• Ms. Li Fanghong, Vice Director, International Cooperation Division, CABTS

Exchange of Gifts and Signing of Memorandum of Understanding

• Mr. Zeng, Lechtenberg and Poley

ADEC Reflections and Actions - Open Discussion

• Vic Lechtenberg and Executive Committee

Strategic Plan Initiative Subcommittee - Digital Infrastructure Meeting and Breakfast

• Presiding: Ken Spelke, Associate Dean for Information Technology & Research, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois

ADEC Business Meeting

• Presiding: Vic Lechtenberg

Video/ Technology Content Initiatives Plenary Session

• Presiding: Thayne Dutson, Dean, Agricultural Sciences, Oregon Sate University

1. Resources to Enhance Teaching
• Sue Day-Perroots, Dean, Extended Learning Office, West Virginia University [PowerPoint Slides]
2. University of Minnesota Academic Video Initiative
   • Lance Cunningham, Video Coordinator, Networking & Telecommunication Services, University of Minnesota [PowerPoint Slides]
   • David Ernst, Director of Academic and Information Technology, College of Education & Human Development, University of Minnesota

Business Models for Online Course Sharing/Syndication

Presiding: Vic Lechtenberg

1. Minnesota Online Model
• Gary Langer, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Innovations and Minnesota Online, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities [PowerPoint Slides]
2. Examples from other institutions
   • Dave King & ADEC Executive Committee

Lunch - University of Minnesota Presentation on “Alcohol and College Life Online Class and the U Teach, I Teach, We Teach Syndication Model”

• Presiding: Robert Rubinyi, Extension Professor, University of Minnesota
• James Rothenberger, Instructor, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota [PDF Files: Presentation, Handout]
• Tayne DeNeui, Community Program Specialist, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Campus Technology Sessions

Option A

• User Focused Learning Technology Workshop
  • Jeanne Gleason, Department Head, Professor, Executive Producer, Video & Multimedia, New Mexico State University [PowerPoint Slides]
  • Cristina Lopez, Educational Technology Consultant, Digital Media Center, Office of Information Technology, University of Minnesota
  • Collaborators: Sue Day-Perroots, Dean of Extended Learning, West Virginia University; and Janet Poley, President, ADEC

Option B

• Moodle - University of Minnesota has one of the largest installations of the open source course management system (top 5% worldwide based on students enrolled). See Moodle’s key features and find out about lessons learned in one of the largest-scale deployments in the country.
  • Scott Barnard, Educational Technologies Coordinator, Digital Media Center, Office of Information Technology, University of Minnesota [PowerPoint Slides]
  • Elena Ivonova, Moodle Support Lead, Academic & Distributed Computing Services, University of Minnesota
  • José Ramirez, Specialist of Education and Training for Agriculture and Coordinator of the Distance Learning Center, CECADI, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) [PowerPoint Slides]
• Virtual Patient Simulation – the University of Minnesota is one of the national leaders in medical simulation technology. Now, this technology is being supplemented with distance video and data capture technology that allows assessment and debriefing from any web-enabled computer. Find out more about these systems on this fascinating tour.
  • Jane Lindsay Miller, Director of Teaching & Learning Initiatives, Academic Health Center Office of Education, University of Minnesota