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| Wednesday, July 12, 2006: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM | |||
| Ohio Room (Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers) | |||
| A-6: EDUNET: Innovative Ideas with a Wireless Wide Area Network | |||
| Detailed Description: | Carl Sandburg College has a history of establishing communication networks to communities within its district for the delivery of educational services. The College believes that its district's residents should have the access to rich, diverse, high-quality learning opportunities regardless of where they call home. This session will discuss how the College took an innovative idea for a Wireless Wide Area Network, made it a reality, and provided area residents with flexible access to educational opportunities. | ||
| Presentation Format: | Showcase | ||
| Topic: | Enabling learning: Effective instructional practices and student support models | ||
| Target Audience: | Faculty and Other Instructors, System Administrators, Senior Administrators, K-12 Educational Staff | ||
| Appropriate Audience Level: | Beginning or new users of WebCT, Experienced WebCT users | ||
| Abstract Text: | Carl Sandburg College covers a 3000 square mile service area in West Central Illinois. There are twenty six school districts located within the College district. It is the mission of the College "To provide accessible, quality education in a caring environment by keeping the learner's needs at the center of decision making and by working in partnership with communities of the College district" In 2002, the College birthed the concept of the Wireless Network (EDUNET) and presented it to its Board of Trustees at their regular meeting, with a recommendation to commission a feasibility study. The study results came back affirming the feasibility of the network to offer reliable and high speed district wide connectivity. Combined with the fact that wireless technology has progressed rapidly and is the modern reliable and low cost alternative for wired networks, the College chose the wireless option. This session will cover the initial concept and phases of construction for the EDUNET project. This network is the first of its kind in the country. Details will be shared about the feasibility study conducted, the RFP's, the providers' vision and the overall impact for the Carl Sandburg College district. In addition, results from the implementation of this network and the successes of our TechConnect and Cyber Camp WebCT training sessions will be provided. This in-depth training for K-12 and College faculty paved the way for an increase in online learning, supplemental and dual-credit courses. Without this ground-breaking network, these opportunities could not have been realized. EDUNET was awarded the ICCCA's Innovation Award in 2005. Presenters will allow time for the audience to discuss the potential for this type of network. | ||
| Session Leader: | Diana D. Billeter Carl Sandburg College | ||
| Co-Presenter: | Linda L. Lee Carl Sandburg College | ||
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