Distance Learning & The Internet IT enabled knowledge systematization and integration

1. APRU DLI 2006 proposalProfessor Kazuhiko TakeuchiDirector, International Affairs Planning OfficeThe University of Tokyo

2. Distance Learning & The InternetIT enabled knowledge systematization and integration 8-10 November 2006 Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo

3. The University of TokyoIntroduction The University of Tokyo was established in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. It offers courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and provides research facilities for these disciplines. The University aims to provide its students with opportunities for intellectual development as well as for the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills.

4. The University of TokyoThe facts Faculty staff 2,800 Total student enrollment 28,000 International students 2,100 Foreign visiting researchers 2,200 The Red Gate

5. The University of TokyoAccess Narita airport

6. DLI Conference 2006Schedule(tentative) Nov. 8 Registration, APRUNet meeting Nov. 9 Conference Nov. 10 Conference November is the best season in Japan.

7. DLI Conference 2006Sub-themes(tentative) • Technology trends • Multilingual learning environment • Content development support in distance and blended learning • Virtual laboratory • Mobile and ubiquitous environment • Knowledge structuring

8. DLI Conference 2006Organization Organizing Committee International Affairs Planning Office Vice-President for Education Technical Support Information Technology Center Program Committee To be organized by APRU members.

9. DLI Conference 2006Sponsors

10. See you in Tokyo, November 2006.