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Collaboration in Educational Technology

Collaboration in Educational Technology. Presentation outline:. Introduction Brief history of ACTIC/AAHEIT AAHEIT initiatives Collaborative Framework Canadian Campus Computing Survey Benefits and results of collaboration Challenges of collaboration Summary. Introduction.

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Collaboration in Educational Technology

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  1. Collaboration in Educational Technology

  2. Presentation outline: • Introduction • Brief history of ACTIC/AAHEIT • AAHEIT initiatives • Collaborative Framework • Canadian Campus Computing Survey • Benefits and results of collaboration • Challenges of collaboration • Summary

  3. Introduction • Historical focus of IT Departments • Educational Technology Needs • Rapid technological change means planning cycles are being shortened • Boundaries are blurring • A collaborative effort is required • Integrated planning of IT and ET

  4. History of AAHEIT/ACTIC • Started in 1991 with one deal -

  5. DEC VAX 11/780

  6. History of AAHEIT/ACTIC • Started in 1991 with one deal - • Expanded in 1995 with deals funded by Alberta Government – & • Review in 2003 – increase in staff and mandate • Now - Deals, Projects, Relationships

  7. AAHEIT Deals • HP • PMDF, MultiNet, Borderware • Cognos • Oracle • Microsoft • Forrester information service • e-Portfolios • Elluminate

  8. AAHEIT Projects • Collaborative Framework • Campus Computing Survey • System Recovery Planning

  9. Collaborative Framework • Grew out of the October 2005 joint meeting of AAHEIT, ACET and GoA • Four necessary elements: • Engagement • Communication • Information • Reinforcement

  10. Collaborative Framework • Determine the entities and define relationships

  11. Collaborative Framework • Determine the entities and define relationships • Determine who wants to know what • Determine who can supply the info • Describe existing collaborative efforts • Build the repository

  12. Campus Computing Survey • Campus Computing Project in US since 1990 • Continuing study of the role of IT in higher education • AAHEIT arranged a Canadian survey, hosted by the US organization • 48 institutions responded from across Canada (22 in Alberta)

  13. Campus Computing Survey Some interesting results: • Has technology improved instruction on campus? 92% said yes • Do you have a formal plan for integrating technology into curriculum? • AB 45%; BC 23%; East 31% • Do you help Faculty integrate IT into instruction? • AB 18%; BC 23%; East 31%

  14. Campus Computing Survey Some more interesting results: • Integrating Academic and Admin IT: • AB 9%; BC 48%; East 15% • Provide on-line distance education via the web: • AB 14%; BC 15%; East 0%

  15. Collaboration: Examples • ACET-AAHEIT meetings • eCampusAlberta • AOC – Elluminate offer • WebCT Training Offer • Ad hoc assistance: • Job descriptions • Facilitation • Planning

  16. Collaboration: Benefits • Economies of scale/volume discounts • Enhanced functionality • Build on other’s accomplishments • Avoid other’s mistakes

  17. Tacoma Narrows Bridge Washington, 1940

  18. Collaboration: Benefits • Economies of scale/volume discounts • Enhanced functionality • Build on other’s accomplishments • Avoid other’s mistakes • Leverage other’s expertise • Keep the ball rolling – maintain momentum when spirits flag

  19. Collaboration: Future Benefits • All of the previous • Collaborative framework becomes more valuable as it grows and is used

  20. Dammit, now I wish I had built two of these things!

  21. Collaboration: Challenges • More complex – takes longer • “Not invented here” syndrome • Accepting cultural change • Differing requirements • Differing agendas • Who calls the shots • Who gets the glory

  22. Collaboration: Observations • Some dedicated resources are necessary • AAHEIT’s role: • Facilitation • Moving things along

  23. Summary • “Whatever comes out of these gates, we've got a better chance of survival if we work together. Do you understand? If we stay together, we survive.” Maximus (Gladiator)

  24. Summary • There have been successes to date • More challenges lie ahead • We must value collaboration while respecting diversity • We must be relentless • Continue with joint meetings • Build the Collaborative Framework repository

  25. Questions? Doug Baker doug.baker@aaheit.ca (403) 210-5753

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