2011opening new frontiers
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
& TRAININGcollege, university &literacy programs & courses right where you live!
Who?
Established in 1986, non-profit organization
funded by the Government of Ontario.
We promote elearning to Ontarians living in
small, rural and remote areas and Aboriginal
and Francophone communities across the
province.
We work with 25 colleges, 21 universities, and
dozens of other education partners.
We help people change their lives through
education.
There are 112 access centres across Ontario supporting small, rural and
remote areas and Aboriginal and Francophone communities.
Where?
What?
At each access centre, you can: access information on over 800
programs and 10,000 courses;
research financial aid options;
get assistance with the registration process;
Our access centre coordinators offer: an orientation on the technology;
technical support throughout the course;
moral support and encouragement to you as you pursue your course.
and other services.
Best Practices
Local promotion and customer
service support for all
institutions.
Local networking is the key
recruitment strategy
Take people where they are –
literacy, high school and
upgrading are springboards.
One-stop shop for information
on programs and courses.
Lessons Learned
A rural access approach
can positively impact lower
educational attainment
rates.
Rural as an accelerator for
increasing postsecondary
participation rates.
Jurisdictional involvement
and funding is critical
Sleeping giants
Future developments
Extending more services to
institutions.
Working even more closely with
persons with disabilities and first
generation learners
Real-time data exchange.
Improved credit-transfer
Tomorrow, the world!
Wyoming Distance Learning Center
Charting the Course
Our First Year
Our Charge
Very broad
Key terms
Collaboration
Equal Access
Quality learning resources
Technology
Training
Serve all of Wyoming’s citizens in an equitable way.
Do not compete with existing distance education efforts!
Identified Needs and WyoDLC Responses
Communication & Support
Policy (K-12 & Higher Ed)
Statewide topical Roundtables
Blogs and web presence
Availability of distance learning opportunities
The portal/Webpage
Instructional design/Distance education support
State Agencies
Tele-Health Education
Conference support
Identified Needs and WyoDLC Responses
Research
K-12 Parents and Students
Higher Ed
Life Long Learners
State Agencies
Professional Development/Conferences
Support innovation-Grants
Goals
To provide the tools needed statewide for distance education to be a viable choice for all training and educational needs-statewide.
To collaborate with educational entities, the VCE Coordinator, the Wyoming State CIO, Higher Ed, K-12, state agencies, municipalities, boards and associations to increase broadband coverage and use for education statewide.
Leveraging Leadership?WCET
Tricia Donovan, Executive Director
An online learning:advocateinnovator
leader
Consortium Profile
ACCESS 391 communities to date16,230 registration projection (2010-11)7,300 unique learners (2009-10)
PARTNERSHIP 15 institutions since 2002Athabasca University newest member…
CHOICE Over 60 credentials fully onlineMore than 700 courses available
LEARNERS 24x7 technical supportLead and Partner Model for holistic support93% pursuing a credential
2011/12 Governance
Making it workGuidelines System Governance Equitable Contributions Non-duplication
Extending Reach Regional Stewardship Professional Development Mentorship and Certification Programs Developing System Approach
Successful Practices
Learner centric 80 Community Access Points in Northern Communities80 Community Adult Learning Councils across province24/7 technical support for students, faculty and administrators Participation in online education researchQuality faculty and administrators Centralized eLearning portal Lead and partner model to facilitate access to learner support services
Raise awareness Monthly eZineSupport for members’ marketing effortsPromotion of members’ courses and program offerings
System-Wide Impact
By the Numbers
Advocacy
Awareness
Collaboration
Professional Development
Support
Learner Support
Online Curriculum Development Fund
Quality
TWELVE MILES TO ANYWHEREGoal of the original network plan
Curt Madison, PhDDirector of Distance Education
University of Maine System
WCET 2011 Denver
7 Campuses
9 Centers
35 Sites
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FY 2010FY 2009FY 2008FY 2007FY 2006FY 2005
Distance Delivered Credit Hours
Online
ITV
Video Conf.
On-Sites
Advanced Blended Social Space
• Integration with community problem solvers
• Multiple ad hoc conversation spaces
• Technology intensive atmosphere
• Designed for peripheral awareness
Mapping Space to Interaction Use
Best Practice for Collaborative Space Design