APRU - Association of Pacific Rim Universities
     
PLEASE NOTE THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGES
     
Sunday 30 November 2003 Conference Registration & Dinner
Monday 1 December 2003 Conference
Tuesday 2 December 2003 Conference
   
  Program Rationale
 

The Program structure for APRU Distance Learning and the Internet Conference 2003 has been devised to promote the key objective of the APRU community: to help the member institutions become more effective contributors to the development of an increasingly integrated Pacific Rim community.

To facilitate this objective, the theme of the Conference:
"Global Knowledge Enterprise – Learning Without Walls", has been divided into three broad sub-themes that will be discussed in terms of their relevance for the development of partnerships between member institutions.

The three sub-themes are:

• Distance Learning and Economic Development
• Infrastructure and Technology Trends in Distance Learning
• Learning Strategies for Distance Programs
 
Please note that the schedule is subject to change. It is correct as of 3 November 2003.
Speakers' biography are compiled in Adobe Acobat PDF format. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader from the Adobe website.
Sunday 30 November 2003: National University of Singapore
18:00- 22:30

Conference Registration & Dinner

Venue: Copthorne Orchid Hotel Singapore

  
   


Conference venue: Prince George's Park Residences @ the National University of Singapore
(Transportation will be provided between designated hotels and the conference venue)
Monday 1 December 2003: National University of Singapore
08:00- 09:00 Registration  
09:00- 09:20

Opening Ceremony
Venue: PGPR Auditorium

Welcome Address

Professor SHIH Choon Fong
President, National University of Singapore
Chairman, Association of Pacific Rim Universities

[Video]
09:20- 10:00 Refreshment Break  
10:00- 11:00

Session 1: Keynote
"The Revolution inside the Revolution: Solving the Riddles of Distance Learning"

Professor Thomas O'Malia [Abstract:Biography]
Director
Center for Distance Learning
University of Southern California, USA

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

  Session Chair:
Dr Andy DiPaolo, Executive Director
Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD);
Senior Associate Dean, School of Engineering
Stanford University, USA 

Venue: PGPR Auditorium

11:00- 12.30

Session 2: Concurrent Sessions


Distance learning and economic development
Session Chair: Mr Tommy Hor
Venue: PGPR Auditorium

Infrastructure and technologies
Session Chair: Mr Ravi Chandran
Venue: PGPR Function Room 2
1A
A Comparison of Chinese and Western Distance Education Initiatives:Educational Goals and Instructional Practices
[Abstract]

Dr Geoffrey D. Potter [Bio]
Faculty of Education,
The University of Victoria, Canada

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]
2A
Intercultural Cyber Education:
"Collaborative Courses over the Network"
[Abstract]

Prof Michiko Nakano [Bio]
Director, Digital Campus Promotion Office
Academic Affairs Division
Waseda University, Japan

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

1B
Network for e-Learning in Asia: Japanese Perspective
[Abstract]

Dr Atsutoshi Oshima [Bio]
Chief Consultant / e-Learning Specialist
UFJ Institute (UFJI), Japan

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]
2B
Communication, Collaboration and Controversy Building in Digital Learning Networks
[Abstract]

Dr Yeo Gee Kin [Bio]
Department of Information Systems
School of Computing
National University of Singapore

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

1C
Distance Education in Tsinghua University
[Abstract]

Dr Feiyu Kang [Bio]
Professor, Deputy Dean
School of Continuing Education
Tsinghua University, Beijing
China

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

2C
Experiences and Technology Trend in Remote Learning
[Abstract]

Dr Ngoh Lek Heng [Bio]
Deputy Director, Singaren
Research Manager, Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), Singapore

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]


12:30- 13:30 Lunch Break  
13:30- 14:15

Session 3: Keynote
"Singapore - MIT Alliance: A New Paradigm in Distance Learning"

Professor Andrew Nee [Abstract:Biography]
Co-Director
The Singapore - MIT Alliance

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]


  Session Chair:
Dr John Silvester
Vice Provost
University of Southern California, USA

Venue: PGPR Auditorium
14:15- 15:00

Poster Session, Vendor Session and Refreshments
15:00- 17:00

Session 4: Concurrent Sessions

Learning Strategies
Session Chair: Mrs Tan Chee Kiow
Venue: PGPR Auditorium

Infrastructure and technologies
Session Chair: Dr Tan Hock Soon
Venue: PGPR Function Room 2

1A
The Human Dimension: Working Together on Distance Learning Projects
[Abstract]

Ms Anne Forster [Bio]
Director, Innovation and Technology in Education Ventures and
Manager Special Projects, Vice Chancellor’s Office
The University of Sydney, Australia

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

2A
Russian Distance Learning Projects within
Far Eastern National University and Beyond
[Abstract]

Dr Lana V. Kurilova-Rich [Bio]
Director, International Projects Dept.
Far Eastern National University, Russia

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

1B
How ICT is used in Online Education
School of China University: Results of the Survey about China Higher Education
[Abstract]

Dr Zhao Guodong [Bio]
Associate Professor
Department of Educational Technology
Graduate School of Education
Peking University, China

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

2B
Grappling with the Future of E-learning at Auckland University
[Abstract]

Ms Fiona Spence [Bio]
Learning Designer
Centre for Flexible & Distance Learning
The University of Auckland, New Zealand

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

1C
Problem Based Learning and distance learning
[Abstract]

Dr W.A.M. Alwis [Bio]
Director of Academic Affairs
Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

[Presentation Slides]


[Video]

2C
VSchool – A platform for distance learning
[Abstract]

Prof. Zhang Shiyong [Bio]
Department of Computer Science
Fudan University, Shanghai, China

[Video]

1D
“Filipiniana Online”: Learning Strategies through the WEB
[Abstract]

Professor Priscelina Patajo-Legasto [Bio]
College of Arts & Letters, University of the Philippines-Diliman

Former Dean, Joint Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities and
Faculty of Science and Technology
University of the Philippines Open University
(1999-2002), Philippines

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

2D
Virtual Microscopy: A New Tool for Medical Education
[Abstract]

Assoc Prof Lee Szu Hee [Bio]
Senior Consultant
Division of Haematology
Institute of Medical & Veterinary Science
Adelaide, Australia

[Video]
19:00- 22:00 Dinner
Venue: NUS Guild House		  
   
  

Conference venue: Prince George's Park @ the National University of Singapore
(Transportation will be provided between designated hotels and the conference venue)

Tuesday 2 December 2003: National University of Singapore
09:00- 09:45

Session 5: Keynote
"Choices and Challenges: Lessons Learned in the Evolution of Online Learning"

Dr Andy DiPaolo [Abstract:Biography]
Executive Director
Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD);
Senior Associate Dean, School of Engineering
Stanford University, USA 

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]


  Session Chair:
Dr Mark Bullen
Acting Director, Distance Education & Technology Continuing Studies
University of British Columbia, Canada

Venue: PGPR Auditorium

09:45- 10:30

Session 6: Keynote
"Meeting the Demand for Professional Development in Business through Online Education"

Dr Mukesh Aghi [Abstract:Biography]
Chief Executive Officer
Universitas 21 Global Pte Ltd
Singapore 

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]


  Session Chair:
Dr Mark Bullen

Venue: PGPR Auditorium
10:30- 11.00 Refreshment Break  
11:00- 12:30

Session 7: Concurrent Sessions

Learning strategies
Session Chair:Dr Joe Peters
Venue: PGPR Auditorium

e-Learning specifications and
content repositories
Session Chair: Ms Ivy Tan
Venue: PGPR Function Room 2
1A
Learning Strategies for Distance Programs: More of the Same or a Niche for Innovation
[Abstract]

Dr. Jaime Sánchez [Bio]
University of Chile, Chile

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

2A
The 2nd Wave in e-Learning
[Abstract]

Mr Lim Kin Chew [Bio]
Executive Manager
E-Learning Competency Centre
Singapore

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

1B
Unlocking Human Potential through the Power of eLearning
[Abstract]

Mr Craig Peden [Bio]
Higher Education Solution Specialist
Microsoft Australia

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

2B
Practical to Construct and Practical to Use: An Institute Based Repository of Re-Usable Learning Objects
[Abstract]

Dr Andrew Toon [Bio]
Department Head: Mathematics, Computing & Technology,
SIM - Open University Centre Singapore  

[Video]

1C
Developing academics’ skills in video-conferencing in the CREO Project at The University of Sydney
[Abstract]

Dr Kim McShane [Bio]
Lecturer, The Institute for Teaching & Learning
The University of Sydney, Australia

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

2C
CanCore - Best Practice for Learning Object Metadata
[Abstract]

Dr Norm Friesen [Bio]
Information Architect, CAREO Project
Athabasca University, Canada

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

12:30- 13:30 Lunch Break  
13:30- 14:15

Session 8: Keynote
"Distance Education Technologies: Standards and Software Systems"

Dr Timothy Shih [Abstract:Biography]
Professor and Chairman,
Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering,
Tamkang University, Chinese Taipei

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

  Session Chair:
Mr Ravi Chandran
Director
Centre for Instructional Technology
National University of Singapore

Venue: PGPR Auditorium
 
14:15- 15:45

Session 9: Concurrent Sessions


Infrastructure and technologies
Session Chair: Mrs Chew-Goh Swee Wah
Venue: PGPR Auditorium

Learning Strategies
Session Chair: Mr Junius Soh Hock Heng
Venue: PGPR Function Room 2

1A
The Marriage of Technology &
Distance Education: SP’s Experience
[Abstract]

Ms Georgina Phua Hwee Choo [Bio]
Section Head, School of Info-Communications Technology, Singapore Polytechnic

Mr Paul Gagnon [Bio]
Educational Development Specialist/Instructional Designer
Department of Educational & Staff Development,
Singapore Polytechnic

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

2A
Learning Design issues in collaborative international online programs
[Abstract]

Dr Mark Bullen [Bio]
Acting Director, Distance Education & Technology Continuing Studies
University of British Columbia, Canada

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

1B
Transforming the Institute of Technical Education into a Community of Connected Learning Campuses
[Abstract]

Mr Samuel Ng [Bio]
Division Director, Educational Design and Technology
Institute of Technical Education
Singapore

[Presenation Slides]

[Video]

2B
Learner-centered Instructional Design and Development: Two Examples of Success
[Abstract]

Ms Gale Parchoma [Bio]
Instructional Designer, University of Sasketchewan, Canada

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

1C
S* Alliance Global Bioinformatics Online Distance Education
[Abstract]

Mr Justin Choo [Bio]
Teaching Assistant
Department of Biochemistry
National University of Singapore

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

2C
Learning Strategies For Distance Programs Using Problem-Based Learning And Technology
[Abstract]

Dr Lynda Wee [Bio]
Consultant (Special Projects)
Principal’s Office
Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

[Presentation Slides]

[Video]

15:45- 16:00 Refreshment Break  
16:00- 18:00
         Vendors Demonstration
    1. SAP Asia Pte Ltd
    [Presentation Slides]  
    2. Macromedia South Asia Ptd Ltd
    Managing Knowledge with Rapid E-Learning
    Speaker: Ng Yew Hwee
    3. Knowledge Director
    Engaging & Motivating Your Learners through Games - the New Learning Paradigm
    Speaker: Anthea Ong, Chief Executive Offier

    - 30 minutes per vendor session -

    Venue: PGPR Auditorium
 
APRUNet Members Meeting
(Invitation Only)

Chair: Dr Zita Wenzel

Venue: PGPR Function Room 2