simSchool May 2012 News

May 10, 2012 by · Comment
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David GibsonDear Colleagues:  

Summer is coming! and simSchool will be busy preparing to visit and help friends around the world. As you think about next year, I hope you'll include a simSchool Module in one or more of your courses and will step up your efforts to conduct research using the platform for data collection, analysis and reflection on teaching.

This May news update has a summary of our 4th quarter of the EDUCAUSE Wave 1 activities (Jan-Mar 2012). Your data updates from work with students will help us make a case for continued support to take the work to scale in the year ahead. We want to top 40,000 users within the next 12 to 18 months to show the power and utility of the platform for teacher education worldwide.
Benchmarks from January to March
 
Logins: Total number of logins during the quarter 5096 by 1025 unique users. This metric is a picture of our "in-depth" user base, people who visit frequently, use simSchool in courses, and stay in touch with us.

 

Project Participants: As reported last month, we topped 10,000 users in March! We now report out daily on our simPartners page: currently simSchool is in 102 institutions serving 10506 users in 137 countries. If you see your institution here, you can track its development toward Level 3 status (when professors are using simSchool to create research data for themselves).

 

Courses: Number of courses created during the quarter totaled 46 (created by 36 unique users) bringing our total since the start of the project to 93 (by 60 unique users). 

 

Course participation: 448 registrations (by 416 unique users - primarily students).

 

simSchool Content:

Modules: 34 (by 13 unique users)

Simulations: 1536 (by 597 unique users)

Custom students: 383 (by 134 unique users)

Custom tasks: 110 (by 62 unique users)

    simSchool Publications 

Christensen, R., Tyler-Wood, T., Knezek, G., & Gibson, D. (2011). SimSchool: An online dynamic simulator for enhancing teacher preparation. International Journal of Learning Technology, 6(2), 201-220.

 

Ellison, A. M., Tyler-Wood, T.L., Periathiruvadi, S., Sayler, M., Barrio, B., & Lim, O. (2011). Preservice teacher experiences with a computerized classroom simulation: A content analysis of discussion postings. New Orleans, LA: AERA.

 

Gibson, D. (2011). Modeling Emotions in Simulated Learning. Standards in Emotion Modeling. Lorentz Center International Center for workshops in the Sciences.

 

Gibson, D. (2012). Teacher education with simSchool. In R. Hartshorne (Ed.), Teacher Education Programs and Online Learning Tools: Innovations in Teacher Preparation. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

 

Gibson, D., & Kruse, S. (2011). Next generation learning challenge: Simulating teaching. Educause Quarterly, 34(4).

 

Knezek, G., Christensen, R., Tyler-Wood, T., Fisser, P., & Gibson, D. (2012). SimSchool: Research Outcomes from Simulated Classrooms. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012.

 

McPherson, R., Tyler-wood, T., Ellison, A., & Peak, P. (2011). Using a Computerized Classroom Simulation to Prepare Pre-Service Teachers. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE), 19(1), 93-110.

 
Our continued thanks to EDUCAUSE and the Next Generation Learning Challenge grant program for their support and colleagueship.


David Gibson
simSchool

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E-Learn 2012 (Montreal, Quebec) Call for Presentations: May 25

May 3, 2012 by · Comment
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Le Centre Sheraton Montreal
October 9 - 12, 2012  

 

E-Learn 2012 -- World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education is an international, annual conference which serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the exchange of information on research, development, and applications of all topics related to e-Learning in these four sectors. 

All presentation proposals are reviewed and selected by a respected, International Executive Advisory Board and Program Committee , based on merit and the perceived value for attendees. Accepted proposals will be included in the conference program and Proceedings, available on EdITLib - Education & Information Technology Digital Library.

 

E-Learn spans all disciplines and levels of education and attracts more than 1,000 attendees from over 60 countries. We invite you to attend E-Learn and submit proposals for presentations.
 
Registration & Hotel Information 

Click Here for: E-Learn 2012 Registration Rates

  Hotel Information : Le Centre Sheraton, Montreal, Quebec

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Special discoun ted ho t e l rates have been secured for E-Learn participants  a t the Le Centre Sheraton Hotel . To rece ive this rate, identi fy yourself as an E-Learn atten dee.  

Reservatio ns m ust be ma d e by S eptember 5 , 2012
Presentation Categories and Topics
 
E-Learn 2012 Topics

The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following topics as they relate to the e-Learning and the technologies supporting e-Learning. 

Presen tatio n Categories  

 

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EdMedia 2012 FINAL Call EXTENDED: May 4

May 2, 2012 by · Comment
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Wesch and Kay

Final Call for F2F and Virtual Participation

EXTENDED: May 4, 2012

June 26 - 29    Denver, Colorado
  Grand Hyatt Denve r    Denver CO  

EdMedia is an international conference, organized by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in E ducati on ( AACE ).

This annual international conference serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the discussion and exchange of information on the research, development, and applications on all topics related to multimedia, hypermedia and telecommunications/distance education. EdMedia attracts more than 1,500 leaders in the field from over 70 countries.

We invite you to attend EdMedia and submit proposals for papers, panels, roundtables, tutorials, workshops, posters/demonstrations, corporate showcases/demos, and discussions. 

Major Topics & Presentation Categories

Major Topics:  
  • Infrastructure
  • Tools & Content-oriented Applications
  • New Roles of the Instructor & Learner
  • Human-computer Interaction (HCI/CHI)
  • Cases & Projects
  • Universal Web Accessibility
  • Indigenous Peoples & Technology
Presentation Categories

Virtual Participation  has been added to the program with the same validity (publication, certification, etc.) as the face-to-face (F2F) conference and with the capability to interact with session participants . 
Registration & Hotel Information

EdMedia 2012 Registration Rates  
Conference registration and concurrent sessions will be held at the
Grand Hyatt Denver . 


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EdMedia 2012 FINAL Call EXTENDED: May 4

April 26, 2012 by · Comment
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Wesch and Kay

Final Call for F2F and Virtual Participation

EXTENDED: May 4, 2012

June 26 - 29    Denver, Colorado
  Grand Hyatt Denve r    Denver CO  

EdMedia is an international conference, organized by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in E ducati on ( AACE ).

This annual international conference serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the discussion and exchange of information on the research, development, and applications on all topics related to multimedia, hypermedia and telecommunications/distance education. EdMedia attracts more than 1,500 leaders in the field from over 70 countries.

We invite you to attend EdMedia and submit proposals for papers, panels, roundtables, tutorials, workshops, posters/demonstrations, corporate showcases/demos, and discussions. 

Major Topics & Presentation Categories

Major Topics:  
  • Infrastructure
  • Tools & Content-oriented Applications
  • New Roles of the Instructor & Learner
  • Human-computer Interaction (HCI/CHI)
  • Cases & Projects
  • Universal Web Accessibility
  • Indigenous Peoples & Technology
Presentation Categories

Virtual Participation  has been added to the program with the same validity (publication, certification, etc.) as the face-to-face (F2F) conference and with the capability to interact with session participants . 
Registration & Hotel Information

EdMedia 2012 Registration Rates  
Conference registration and concurrent sessions will be held at the
Grand Hyatt Denver . 


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E-Learn 2012 (Montreal, Quebec) Call for Presentations: May 25

April 23, 2012 by · Comment
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Montreal 1

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal
October 9 - 12, 2012  

 

E-Learn 2012 -- World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education is an international, annual conference which serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the exchange of information on research, development, and applications of all topics related to e-Learning in these four sectors. 

All presentation proposals are reviewed and selected by a respected, International Executive Advisory Board and Program Committee , based on merit and the perceived value for attendees. Accepted proposals will be included in the conference program and Proceedings, available on EdITLib - Education & Information Technology Digital Library.

 

E-Learn spans all disciplines and levels of education and attracts more than 1,000 attendees from over 60 countries. We invite you to attend E-Learn and submit proposals for presentations.
 
Registration & Hotel Information 

Click Here for: E-Learn 2012 Registration Rates

  Hotel Information : Le Centre Sheraton, Montreal, Quebec

Montreal 2 LeCentre Hotel 1








Special discoun ted ho t e l rates have been secured for E-Learn participants  a t the Le Centre Sheraton Hotel . To rece ive this rate, identi fy yourself as an E-Learn atten dee.  

Reservatio ns m ust be ma d e by S eptember 5 , 2012
Presentation Categories and Topics
 
E-Learn 2012 Topics

The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following topics as they relate to the e-Learning and the technologies supporting e-Learning. 

Presen tatio n Categories  

 

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EdMedia 2012 FINAL Call EXTENDED: April 20

April 17, 2012 by · Comment
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Wesch and Kay

Final Call for Participation

EXTENDED: April 20, 2012

June 25 - 29    Denver, Colorado
  Grand Hyatt Denve r    Denver CO  

EdMedia is an international conference, organized by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in E ducati on ( AACE ).

This annual international conference serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the discussion and exchange of information on the research, development, and applications on all topics related to multimedia, hypermedia and telecommunications/distance education. EdMedia attracts more than 1,500 leaders in the field from over 70 countries.

We invite you to attend EdMedia and submit proposals for papers, panels, roundtables, tutorials, workshops, posters/demonstrations, corporate showcases/demos, and discussions. 

Major Topics & Presentation Categories

Major Topics:  
  • Infrastructure
  • Tools & Content-oriented Applications
  • New Roles of the Instructor & Learner
  • Human-computer Interaction (HCI/CHI)
  • Cases & Projects
  • Universal Web Accessibility
  • Indigenous Peoples & Technology
Presentation Categories

Virtual Participation  has been added to the program with the same validity (publication, certification, etc.) as the face-to-face (F2F) conference and with the capability to interact with session participants . 
Registration & Hotel Information

EdMedia 2012 Registration Rates  
Conference registration and concurrent sessions will be held at the
Grand Hyatt Denver . 


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Join AACE Today!

April 17, 2012 by · Comment
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WHY JOIN AACE?
  An AACE Individual Membership enables you to:
  • Learn about the latest developments in your discipline(s).
  • Gain professional recognition and make valuable contacts.
  • Enhance your knowledge & skills through interaction with colleagues from around the world.
  • Gain professional recognition through AACE conferences.
  • Submit your own papers for publication in one of AACE's journals.
  • Participate in AACE's leading-edge committees to direct the growth of your Division and regional chapter.
  • Have the opportunity to win AACE awards.http://www.aace.org/awards
AACE JOURNALS                    AACE journals
AACE Professional Membership includes a subscription to an AACE print journal, full online access to all back issues of the journal selected, as well as discounts on additional AACE journals. Plus, you'll have access to 2 electronic journals, the AACEJournal and Contemporary Issues in Technology & Teacher Education (CITE). Click here 
for more on AACE's journals.
MEMBER DISCOUNTS    coupon
AACE Members receive discounts on journal subscriptions, conference proceedings CDs, and all AACE products. Members can also take advantage of substantial discounts on registration at these AACE-sponsored conferences:
* SITE - Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education      International Conference
* EdMedia - World Conference on Educational Media & Technology
* E-Learn - World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate,                  
  Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education
For more on AACE Member benefits, Click here.

 

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EdMedia 2012 FINAL Call Due: April 12

April 11, 2012 by · Comment
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Wesch and Kay

Final Call for Participation

Proposals Due: April 12, 2012

June 25 - 29    Denver, Colorado
  Grand Hyatt Denve r    Denver CO  

EdMedia is an international conference, organized by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in E ducati on ( AACE ).

This annual international conference serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the discussion and exchange of information on the research, development, and applications on all topics related to multimedia, hypermedia and telecommunications/distance education. EdMedia attracts more than 1,500 leaders in the field from over 70 countries.

We invite you to attend EdMedia and submit proposals for papers, panels, roundtables, tutorials, workshops, posters/demonstrations, corporate showcases/demos, and discussions. 

Major Topics & Presentation Categories

Major Topics:  
  • Infrastructure
  • Tools & Content-oriented Applications
  • New Roles of the Instructor & Learner
  • Human-computer Interaction (HCI/CHI)
  • Cases & Projects
  • Universal Web Accessibility
  • Indigenous Peoples & Technology
Presentation Categories

Virtual Participation  has been added to the program with the same validity (publication, certification, etc.) as the face-to-face (F2F) conference and with the capability to interact with session participants . 
Registration & Hotel Information

EdMedia 2012 Registration Rates  
Conference registration and concurrent sessions will be held at the
Grand Hyatt Denver . 


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EdMedia – Call for Proposals to Host (Europe)

April 5, 2012 by · Comment
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS TO HOST EUROPE: JUNE 2014

Proposals Due: June 15, 2012

EdMedia -- World Conference on Educational Media & Technology is planning to hold its conference in Europe, June 2014.  The EdMedia conference, held in Europe every 3 years, always is a popular and successful event!

Proposals to host this conference are requested. Deadline for proposals is: June 15, 2012. The Request for Proposals to Host EdMedia 2014 is located at:http://aace.org/conf/edmedia/RFP.htm

We look forward to receiving your proposal.

All proposals will be discussed by the EdMedia Executive Committee prior to and at EdMedia 2012 (June 26-29) in Denver, CO. You need not be present at this event to be considered.

Contact:
Email:  Conf@aace.org
Mailing address: AACE, P.O. Box 1545, Chesapeake, Virginia 23327-1545

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E-Learn 2012 (Montreal, Quebec) Call for Presentations: May 25

April 4, 2012 by · Comment
Filed under: E-Learn 
Montreal 1

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal
October 9 - 12, 2012  

 

E-Learn 2012 -- World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education is an international, annual conference which serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the exchange of information on research, development, and applications of all topics related to e-Learning in these four sectors. 

All presentation proposals are reviewed and selected by a respected, International Executive Advisory Board and Program Committee , based on merit and the perceived value for attendees. Accepted proposals will be included in the conference program and Proceedings, available on EdITLib - Education & Information Technology Digital Library.

 

E-Learn spans all disciplines and levels of education and attracts more than 1,000 attendees from over 60 countries. We invite you to attend E-Learn and submit proposals for presentations.
 
Registration & Hotel Information 

Click Here for: E-Learn 2012 Registration Rates

  Hotel Information : Le Centre Sheraton, Montreal, Quebec

Montreal 2 LeCentre Hotel 1








Special discoun ted ho t e l rates have been secured for E-Learn participants  a t the Le Centre Sheraton Hotel . To rece ive this rate, identi fy yourself as an E-Learn atten dee.  

Reservatio ns m ust be ma d e by S eptember 5 , 2012
Presentation Categories and Topics
 
E-Learn 2012 Topics

The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following topics as they relate to the e-Learning and the technologies supporting e-Learning. 

Presen tatio n Categories  

 

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