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Enterprise Information Technology Services
Center for Teaching and Learning Athens, Georgia
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
WRITER: Bert DeSimone,
bert@uga.edu, 706-542-5359 Second annual Learning Technologies Showcase features local, national experts in education ATHENS, Ga.— The Web site for the 2007 Learning Technologies Showcase (ltshowcase.uga.edu) invites attendees to "come explore how faculty at UGA are engaging students in learning with technology." This year's event takes place on October 9, 2007, from 10 am to 3:30 pm, in the Tate Student Center, and includes faculty presentations on lecture-enhancing technology, interactive instruction, stereo visualization, and more. The 2007 Learning Technologies Showcase is sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS). These two campus units have been partners in learning for many years, working together to bring WebCT, Element K, Wimba Live Classroom, and other learning technologies to the forefront of the educational experience. "There's no more engaging way to find out how our colleagues are using learning technologies here and now," said Nelson Hilton, CTL director. "The showcase annually makes the best case for digital pedagogy at UGA." This year's UGA presenters are all recipients of grants from the Learning Technologies Grants (LTG) program. The purpose of the LTG program is to enhance teaching and learning at the University of Georgia through the innovative use of media and information technology. This program supports explorations of new technology and is administered by the University's Committee for Academic and Instructional Technologies (CAIT). This year's event also features a noon keynote speaker, author and instructional technology specialist Dan Schmit. Dan will be speaking on "Creative Learning Spaces in a Digital World" in Georgia Hall A, Tate Student Center, beginning at 12:30. Preceding Dan's talk will be a vendor luncheon, attended by several technology vendors supporting the 2007 LTS. Please see the 2007 LTS Web site (ltshowcase.uga.edu) for up-to-date information on vendors. No registration is required for the showcase or the keynote luncheon; however, seating for the keynote luncheon is limited and attendees will be seated on a first-come basis. "Advancing technology as an innovator in teaching and learning is a goal for the Office of the CIO and EITS," said Barbara White, chief information officer and associate provost. "We join the Center for Teaching and Learning in moving forward in the advancement and incorporation of technology in and outside the classroom." In addition to the hourly sessions, EITS, CTL, and the UGA Libraries, along with the supporting vendors, will be exhibiting learning technologies solutions throughout the day. For more information, please visit the Web site for the 2007 Learning Technologies Showcase ## |