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University of Victoria position: Director of Technology Integrated Learning

Richard Schwier — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:02:54 +0000

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Original posting available at http://www.uvic.ca/opportunities/home/leadership/current/2013AcademicAdministrator.php

Director of Technology Integrated Learning (at the rank of Associate Professor to Professor)

The University of Victoria invites applications for the academic position of Director of Technology Integrated Learning. The position is governed by the Faculty Framework Agreement, and will be at the rank of Academic Administrator (Associate to Full Professor). The University is seeking an energetic, forward-looking and engaging leader who will transform how the University uses and supports educational technologies to further advance excellence in learning, teaching and scholarship. The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership in supporting pedagogical excellence in higher education through the incorporation of emerging and innovative technology.

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President Academic Planning, the Director of Technology Integrated Learning is responsible for developing a strategic plan for educational technology and leading a new central integrated resource unit for faculty, staff and academic units that supports the full range of learning environments at the University of Victoria. This unit is comprised of 7-10 staff members with a variety of skills supporting technology integrated learning.

Requirements

Applicants should have an earned PhD or equivalent with related leadership and administrative and teaching experience in a higher education setting and a proven track record in planning, implementing and managing commonly used higher education hardware and software applications, including course management systems, classroom technologies, and multimedia instructional technologies.

Applicants should also have demonstrated the ability to foster team work and collaboration among a diverse group of skilled faculty, staff, students and administrators. The position is governed by the Faculty Framework Agreement, and will be at the rank of Academic Administrator (Associate to Full Professor).

Academic Administrator positions primarily carry organizational and administrative responsibilities in direct support of the academic mission, with some expectations for teaching and/or research. The position requires qualifications similar to or greater than what would normally be required for a regular academic appointment.

Additional information

Review of applications will begin on May 17, 2013 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

To apply please contact

Please email applications, including a letter of intent, an electronic version of your curriculum vitae, and the names of three current referees to:

Dr. Catherine A. Mateer, Search Committee Chair
E-mail: classes@uvic.ca

Equity statement

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Grace Wong Sneddon, Adviser to the Provost on Equity and Diversity at (250) 721-6143. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Edtech position at UBC Science Centre for Learning & Technology

Richard Schwier — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:37:05 +0000

The Science Centre for Learning and Teaching at the University of British Columbia, is hiring a Teaching and Learning Technology Strategist. Application is via http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers-postings/staff.php (job ID 15508). The deadline for application is May 13, 2013.The incumbent works with faculty members, Science Centre for Learning and Teaching, technical, instructional and user support personnel to identify, research, implement and evaluate educationally-focused activities, assessments and technologies for use in innovative and sustainable ways, ensuring that all those implemented meet articulated pedagogical goals. Assists in strengthening learning and teaching design; designs and implements appropriate training. Participates in program evaluation and evidence of impact research. Liaises with partner units to foster collaborative, complementary or campus-wide flexible learning initiatives. Provides user support and training, as well as advice on best practice models.

Contact:
Gulnur Birol, PhD
Senior Educational Strategist | Science Centre for Learning and Teaching | Faculty of Science
Office: 604 827 3414
birol@science.ubc.ca
www.science.ubc.ca

Positions listed on AcademicKeys

Richard Schwier — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:52:39 +0000

Just got this list of positions from the AcademicKeys e-flyer. If you want to subscribe to receive them directly, go here: Subscribe or update your subscription

Dean University of Manitoba Faculty of Education
Location Winnipeg, MB, Canada	Posted Mar. 18, 2013

Dean, Division of Teacher Education Southwestern College Division of Education
Location Winfield, KS	Posted Mar. 11, 2013

Executive Director of Adult and Graduate Studies Marian University Adult and Graduate Studies (AGS) Program
Location Fond du Lac, WI	Posted Mar. 6, 2013

Founding Program Director D’Youville College School of Health Professions — Ed.D. in Health Professio…
Location Buffalo, NY	Posted Feb. 18, 2013

Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Education D’Youville College School of Arts, Sciences and Education
Location Buffalo, NY	Posted Feb. 18, 2013

Executive Director, Office of the President and Coordinat… Skidmore College Office of the President
Location Saratoga Springs, NY	Posted Feb. 15, 2013

Department Chair University of Southern Mississippi Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education (CISE)
Location Hattiesburg, MS	Posted Jan. 22, 2013

Assoc. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of th… Mississippi State University Division of Academic Affairs and Graduate School
Location Starkville, MS	Posted Jan. 22, 2013

Dean of School of Education University of Iceland School of Education
Location Reykjavik, Iceland	Posted Jan. 9, 2013

Assistant/Associate Professor, Doc. Program – School of Edu. Marian University School of Education
Location Fond du Lac, WI	Posted Jan. 4, 2013

NEW! - Assistant Professor in Childhood Education University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Location Fayetteville, AR	Posted Apr. 23, 2013

NEW! - Assistant, Assoc. or Full Professor, Master of Sch… NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY Human Development and Services
Location Greensboro, NC	Posted Apr. 15, 2013

NEW! - Full-time Faculty King Faisal University College of Education
Location Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia	Posted Apr. 8, 2013

KEPLER Teaching Fellow KEPLER KEPLER
Location Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda	Posted Mar. 21, 2013

Associate Professor of Educational Administration University of Oklahoma Jeannine Rainbolt Coll. of Edu. — Dept. of Educational L…
Location Tulsa, OK	Posted Mar. 20, 2013

Assistant Professor University of New Orleans Educational Leadership, Counseling & Foundations
Location New Orleans, LA	Posted Mar. 19, 2013

Assistant Professor/Lecturer (Ref: AsstProf/ Lect/APS/0113) The Hong Kong Institute of Education Dept. of Asian and Policy Studies Faculty of Liberal Art…
Location Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong	Posted Mar. 18, 2013

English Language Specialist English Language Institute of Singapore (ELIS) English
Location SIngapore, Singapore, Singapore	Posted Mar. 4, 2013

Sci. and Tech. Education/Health Edu. Pos. at Cinvestav Mo… Center for Research and Advanced Studies (Cinvestav) Center for Research and Advanced Studies (Cinvestav)
Location Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico	Posted Feb. 26, 2013

Assistant or Associate Professor Cal Poly Computer Engineering
Location San Luis Obispo, CA	Posted Feb. 13, 2013

Assistant Professor/Lecturer (Ref: AsstProf/ Lect/APS/0113) The Hong Kong Institute of Education Dept. of Asian & Policy Studies Faculty of Liberal Arts …
Location Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong	Posted Jan. 22, 2013

Assistant Professor – Health and Physical Education Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University College of Arts & Sciences
Location Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia	Posted Jan. 14, 2013

College of Education Positions University of Alabama College of Education
Location Tuscaloosa, AL	Posted Dec. 21, 2012

Asst. \| Assoc. \| Full Professor (Multiple Faculty Positions) American University of Sharjah College of Architecture, Art and Design
Location Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates	Posted Nov. 26, 2012

Assistant Professor/ Lecturer (Ref: AsstProf/Lect/MIT/0313) The Hong Kong Institute of Education Department of Mathematics and Information Technology
Location Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong	Posted Mar. 1, 2013

CIDER session: May 8, 2013 – Challenges in the Graduate Student Experience: Struggling to Complete Valuable Research in an Online Environment

Richard Schwier — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:26:07 +0000

** The May 1 CIDER Session has been POSTPONED to May 8. Thank you for your understanding, and please join us next week for our session with Matthew Asser.

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We invite you to the next presentation in our series of free online CIDER sessions. This session features a presentation and discussion with Matthew Asser, Managing Partner of Learning and Performance at 4Growth Inc.

Title: Challenges in the Graduate Student Experience: Struggling to Complete Valuable Research in an Online Environment

Research pertaining to graduate students in distance education and their thesis research process is woefully constrained. Consequently, potentially important research and research areas remain unexplored. This presentation will explore specifically the issues graduate students experience conducting the research phase of the thesis, including the challenges students may encounter to recruit participants.

Streams of research identified in the presentation will be: online graduate work broadly, to create context around how graduate study emerged, the value of graduate work, and central issues; the particular case of thesis research students who work in an online environment; graduate student researchers in higher education, on campus or distance education and their access to research participants; and access to research participants in an online environment, whether it is different from campus based access and if so how.

When: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 – 11am to 12noon Mountain Time (Canada)

*Local times for CIDER sessions are provided on our website:
http://cider.athabascau.ca/CIDERSessions

Where: Online through Adobe Connect at:
https://connect.athabascau.ca/cidersession/

Pre-configuration:
Please note that it is extremely important to get your system set up prior to the event. Make sure your Mac or PC is equipped with a microphone and speakers, so that you can use the audio functionality built into the conferencing software. The Adobe Connect platform may require an update to your Flash Player; allow time for this update by joining the session 15 minutes prior to the scheduled presentation.

Registration is not required; all are welcome.

OPEN CALL:

We are now taking names of potential speakers for our 2013-14 season of CIDER Sessions, beginning in September. Do you have recent research into distance or online education of interest to our CIDER community? Please send a note, with an abstract describing your study and research methodology, to Dr. Terry Anderson at:
terrya@athabascau.ca

CIDER videoconference: April 3, 2013 – Much Ado about Affordances

Richard Schwier — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:12:46 +0000

We invite you to the next presentation in our series of free online CIDER sessions. This session features a presentation and discussion with Dr. Gale Parchoma of the University of Calgary.

Title: Much Ado about Affordances: Implications for Researching Technological Affordances

Ontological debates on the nature of affordances muddy the waters for interpreting, comparing, and critiquing research on technological affordances. The widespread use of affordances has naturalized the term, often masking the import of its evolving social science definitions. Diversity in applications of affordances across disciplines has led to calls to abandon the term altogether.

Following an account of ontological debates about the nature of affordances, Dr. Parchoma will examine a selection of thematically linked and often-cited papers on technological affordances for varied applications of the term. Implications for research will be discussed.

When: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 – 11am to 12noon Mountain Time (Canada)

*Local times for CIDER sessions are provided on our website:
http://cider.athabascau.ca/CIDERSessions

Where: Online through Adobe Connect at:
https://connect.athabascau.ca/cidersession/

Connect 2013 Conference on Ed Tech

Richard Schwier — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:36:16 +0000

Just received this information. I’m not familiar with the conference, but it may be of interest to you, so I’m passing it along.

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CONNECT 2013 is a Premier National Conference being held May 6-7 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This event will provide University and College Faculty, Teacher Candidates, K-12 Educators, Academic Administrators, IT Staff and Business Leaders the opportunity to CONNECT with peers from across Canada. It is an event that supports and enhances teaching practices with the use of instructional technology to equip Higher Ed and K-12 students with the skills needed to be competitive in the 21^st century workplace and beyond.

Participants will enjoy powerful presentations, hands-on workshops, interactive seminars and engaging poster sessions. Explore the now and the future of Ed Tech in the 27,000 square foot Exhibitor Showcase. The conference will initiate bold and thought-provoking conversations on how The Education Sector and Businesses can work together to support students by cultivating 21^st Century Skills.

Register by March 20, 2013 to receive the Super Early Bird rate of $210 for a full conference pass or $105 for a one day pass, including a buffet lunch for each day of attendance.

More Information

WHEN
Monday, May 6, 2013 8:30 AM – Tuesday, May 7, 2013 7:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time

WHERE
Scotiabank Convention Centre
6815 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3Y9

IRRODL new issue: vol. 14, no. 1

Richard Schwier — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:30:18 +0000

Via Terry Anderson:

We are pleased to offer to you the first issue of our 14th volume of the International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (IRRODL).

As usual this issue contains many excellent research articles from around the world. Please review the titles below, or read a very short description from
this issue’s editorial at http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/1491/2472
before downloading these works.

Terry Anderson, Ph.D.
Editor,
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning
Professor, Athabasca University
1200 10011 109 St.
Edmonton, AB Canada
T5J 3S8 Ph 780 497 3421
terrya@athabascau.ca

Vol 14, No 1 (2013)
Table of Contents
Editorial

	Editorial: Volume 14, Number 1	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	Terry Anderson	i-iv

Research Articles

	Green curriculum: Sustainable learning in higher education	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	Willa Petronella Louw	1-15

	A predictive study of student satisfaction in online education programs	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	Yu-Chun Kuo, Andrew E Walker, Brian R Belland, Kerstin E E Schroder	16-39

	On-the-job e-learning: Workers’ attitudes and perceptions	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	Josep-Maria Batalla-Busquets, Carmen Pacheco-Bernal	40-64

	An OER architecture framework: Need and design	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	Pankaj Khanna, P C Basak	65-83

	Development of ODL in a newly industrialised country according to face-to-face contact, ICT, and e-readiness	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	J Marinda van Zyl, Christoffel Johannes Els, A Seugnet Blignaut	84-105

	Employability in online higher education: A case study	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	Ana Paula Silva, Pedro Lourtie, Luisa Aires	106-125

	Identifying barriers to the remix of translated open educational resources	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	Tel Amiel	126-144

	Uses of published research: An exploratory case study	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	Patrick J. Fahy	145-166

	A framework for developing competencies in open and distance e-learning	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	Patricia B Arinto	167-185

	Peer Portal: Quality enhancement in thesis writing using self-managed peer review on a mass scale	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	Naghmeh Aghaee, Henrik Hansson	186-203

	Learning in multiple communities from the perspective of knowledge capital	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	Hayriye Tugba Ozturk, Huseyin Ozcinar	204-221

	A multimedia approach to ODL for agricultural training in Cambodia	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	Helena Grunfeld, Maria Lee Hoon Ng	222-238

	Automatic evaluation for e-learning using latent semantic analysis: A use case	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	Mireia Farrús, Marta R. Costa-jussà	239-254

Field Notes

	“Opening” a new kind of school: The story of the Open High School of Utah	HTML PDF MP3 EPUB
	DeLaina Tonks, Sarah Weston, David Wiley, Michael K. Barbour	255-271

CIDER session: Networked Professional Learning Using Social Media

Richard Schwier — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:06:47 +0000

We invite you to the next presentation in our series of free online CIDER sessions. This session features a presentation and discussion with Nathaniel Ostashewski of Curtin University, Australia.

Title: Networked Professional Learning Using Social Media: Benefits and Challenges

Networked learning supporting professional skill development is becoming more commonplace as social media tools and practices become part of daily life.

This session will describe some of the unexpected benefits experienced by learners who participate in networked learning activities designed using the Networked Learning Framework. Challenges with the design, development, and delivery of networked learning that engages learners are also explored in this session based on research that began in 2009. A online dance teacher program, a SMOOC, and Teacher Professional Development modules designed using the Networked Learning Framework approaches described in this session will be discussed as examples.

When: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 – 11am to 12noon Mountain Time (Canada)

*Local times for CIDER sessions are provided on our website:
http://cider.athabascau.ca/CIDERSessions

Where: Online through Adobe Connect at:
https://connect.athabascau.ca/cidersession/

Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology Vol 39, No 1 (2013) released

Richard Schwier — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:56:05 +0000

Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology / La revue canadienne de
l’apprentissage et de la technologie has just published its latest issue
at http://cjlt.csj.ualberta.ca/index.php/cjlt. We invite you to review the
Table of Contents here and then visit our web site to review articles and
items of interest.

Thanks for the continuing interest in our work,
Jenna Kelland
Managing Editor
cjlt@ualberta.ca

Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology / La revue canadienne de
l’apprentissage et de la technologie
Vol 39, No 1 (2013)
Table of Contents
http://cjlt.csj.ualberta.ca/index.php/cjlt/issue/view/80

Editorial
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Editorial – Winter 2013 / Éditoiral – hiver 2013
Heather Kanuka

Articles
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A Comparison of Participation Patterns in Selected Formal, Non-formal, and
Informal Online Learning Environments / Comparaison des modes de
participation dans des environnements formels, non formels et informels
d’apprentissage en ligne
Richard Schwier, Jennifer Seaton

Student Satisfaction with Blended and Online Courses Based on Personality
Type / Niveau de satisfaction des étudiants dans les cours hybrides et en
ligne basé sur le type de personnalité
Doris U Bolliger, Elizabeth A Erichsen

Are They Climbing the Pyramid? Rating Student-Generated Questions in a Game
Design Project / Grimpent-ils la pyramide? Évaluation des questions
produites par les étudiants dans un projet de conception de jeux
Jason Paul Siko

Course Design using an Authentic Studio Model / Restructuration de cours au
moyen d’un authentique modèle de studio de design
Jay R Wilson

Collaboration indices for monitoring potential problems in online small
groups / Indicateurs de collaboration pour diagnostiquer des problèmes
potentiels dans de petits groupes en ligne
Namsook Jahng

International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 12, No. 1

Richard Schwier — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:04:42 +0000

This is a subscription service if you want full text, but the titles and abstracts are open.

International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 12, No. 1 (February 2013) [http://go.editlib.org/j/IJEL/v/12/n/1]

Table of Contents

Toward an Alternative Learning Environment Interface for Learning Management Systems
Mhammed Abdous, Old Dominion University, USA
Abstract: http://www.editlib.org/p/35469

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Blended Learning: Instructional Design Strategies for Maximizing Impact
Jean Adams, Schulich School of Business, York University, Canada
Abstract: http://www.editlib.org/p/35484

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What is the impact of students’ ability to choose across and within course modality (OL or FTF) on course completions?
James DeCosta, Humphreys College, USA
Abstract: http://www.editlib.org/p/35468

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Evaluation of Distance Education Components of e-MBA Program – A Case Study
Ali Gunes & Tugba Altintas, Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey
Abstract: http://www.editlib.org/p/36034

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Comprehensive framework for evaluating e-learning systems: using BSC framework
Mansor Momeni & Mona Jamporazmey, Tehran University, Iran, Islamic Republic Of; Mohsen Mehrafrouz, Naraq university, Iran, Islamic Republic Of; Fatemeh Bahadori, Tehran University, Iran, Islamic Republic Of
Abstract: http://www.editlib.org/p/36052

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E-Learning Barriers and Solutions to Knowledge Management and Transfer
Oye Nthaniel David, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Abstract: http://www.editlib.org/p/35997