24th Annual TCC | Online Conference | April 16-18, 2019

Sustainable Learning, Accessible Technologies, & Diverse Contexts

education

Internationalization of Online Education

Session Description
I will discuss how internationalization of online education is relevant to the ongoing development and improvement of education via this medium.
Presenter(s)
Jack Rosenzweig
Dr. Jack Rosenzweig, Atlantic International University, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Dr. Jack Rosenzweig started his journey in the education field more than twenty years ago as a middle school teacher. After he completed his Bachelors in Computer Science and Engineering Technology and his Master of Science in Engineering Physics degree at the University of Toledo, he pursued his passion to make a difference in the lives of youth through science and technology education. From there, he transitioned to teaching at the university level, became a program director, and later transitioned to his role as dean. Dr. Rosenzweig earned his doctorate in higher education from Nova Southeastern University prior to beginning his position as an academic dean at Atlantic International University.
Session Type
20-Minute Session
Audience
Novice

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Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Metaverse

Session Description
Join us as we explore learning in the Metaverse. Discover how to visit remote destinations where you do not have an account to attend free conferences, scholarly workshops, social events, and shop. This session is for educators, instructional designers, librarians and administrators who wish to tour the Metaverse or for those who wish to create formal online learning spaces or informal community centers for their online students. We’ll explore free software, how to pack your digital suitcase, and how to share content while on virtual field trips. Questions and ideas are welcome!
Presenter(s)
Cynthia Calongne
Cynthia Calongne, Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Cynthia Calongne is a Professor of Doctoral Studies at Colorado Technical University. Prior to teaching, she served as a software engineer for Air Force Space Command. Since 1995, she researched usability in virtual environments and pioneered 52 university classes held in virtual worlds. In 2017, she received the Thinkerer Award for lifetime achievement from the Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education, and her team won the $25,000 grand prize at Defense GameTech for their space simulation, the Mars Expedition Strategy Challenge. She collaborated with Will Wright’s team to design Bar Karma, a television series. Under her avatar, Lyr Lobo, she conducts research in virtual world simulation, education, and game design.
Session Type
20-Minute Session
Audience
Novice, Intermediate

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