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Keynote Speaker : Jessica A. Somers
Academic technologies—such as course management systems, learning object repositories, web conferencing, mobile devices, and collaboration tools—have facilitated time-shifting, expansion of classroom boundaries, integration of curricula and support of various learning styles. What are the most effective uses of these tools and technologies for teaching and learning? What are the resources available to University System institutions through the Advanced Learning Technologies office?
Executive Director, Academic Innovation Jessica Somers has primary responsibility for Systemwide faculty development activities focused on incorporating technology into instruction. She has served as liaison for collaboratively developed online degree programs, such as eCore and the WebMBA. She is currently a sponsor for the Georgia Digital Innovation Group that is hosted at Georgia College. Previously, Dr. Somers served as Assistant Director for the Center for Educational Technology in the College of Education at the University of Georgia. She also spent four years as an Education Instruction Specialist contracting with IBM Corporation for the development of multimedia educational products. In 1995 Jessica Somers received her PhD in Instructional Technology from the University of Georgia. She also earned BBA and MBA degrees from the University of West Georgia.
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Classroom Boundaries Redefined