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APRUNet Report

APRUNet Report. Zita Wenzel APRUNet Coordinator Auckland 22 March 2005. APRUNet. APRUNet aims to assist in the development of advanced Internet capabilities among APRU universities and Pacific Rim economies together with strategic and commercial partners.

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APRUNet Report

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  1. APRUNet Report Zita Wenzel APRUNet Coordinator Auckland 22 March 2005

  2. APRUNet APRUNet aims to assist in the development of advanced Internet capabilities among APRU universities and Pacific Rim economies together with strategic and commercial partners. The primary goal is to develop teaching and research applications that utilize advanced Internet technologies such as distance learning, virtual conferences, and telemedicine to enhance partnerships and collaborations. The annual Distance Learning and the Internet (DLI) Conference series is a flagship activity. Auckland

  3. Two Pacific Rim Universities Auckland

  4. Overview 1. “Distance Learning and the Internet” conferences 2. Distance Learning Partnership Project 3. Student Grid Graphics Competition 4. Distance Education Portal 5. APRUNet Newsletter 6. APRUNet Meetings Auckland

  5. Distance Learning and the Internet Auckland

  6. Distance Learning and the Internet • 5th conference Tsinghua University, Beijing • “Distance Learning – Benefiting All” • Quality control and accreditation • Technology trends and challenges • Globalization and development • 80 participants from universities and industry, of which 35 participants were from 18 APRU universities Auckland

  7. Distance Learning and the Internet 2005 Far Eastern National University, Vladivostok, Russia Auckland

  8. Distance Learning Partnership Project Auckland

  9. Distance Learning Partnership Project • High school partners and faculty mentors • Collaborative comparative project • Marine Biology and biodiversity focus • Same variables with different fish populations • Oceanography • Biodiversity of region • Ecological systems • Temperature • Environmental implications Auckland

  10. Distance Learning Partnership Project • Summer project • Videoconferencing • Web archive, email, mailing lists • Share results • Student conference colocated with APRU • Small APEC grant Auckland

  11. Distance Learning Partnership Project • USC Wrigley Institute, Catalina Island • Far Eastern National University • University of California, San Diego • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México • Mailing list <apru-dlp@mailman.isi.edu> Auckland

  12. Grid Graphics Competition Auckland

  13. Grid Graphics Competition • Theme: “Virtual Environments for Distance Learning” • Tools: Using Grid technology and PovRay graphics generators • Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students • Objective: to get the students’ perspective and involvement (student panel, presentations, etc.) • Criteria for judging: Usefulness of the image, creativity, technology advancement Auckland

  14. Grid Graphics Competition • Important dates: Announcement October 2004, registration January 2005, submission March 2005, awards 2005 at Grid Asia 2005 and DLI 2005 • Announced: online, at APAN, APRICOT,… • Prizes: 1st prize US$500, 2nd Prize US$300, 3rd prize US$100 • Presentation: Distance Learning and the Internet 2005 in Vladivostok and also announced at Grid Asia 2005 Auckland

  15. Grid Graphics Competition • Organizing Committee: Zita Wenzel, Lee Bu Sung Francis, Alexei Sourin (graphics technical advisor), Lee Hing Yan, Jon Lou, Ne Hee Khiang • Organizers: APRUNet, National Grid Office (Singapore), Nanyang Campus Grid (Singapore) Auckland

  16. Distance Education Portal Auckland

  17. Distance Education Portal • Initiated in response to an APRUNet meeting • Accessed via APRUNet web pages • Also printed in APRUNet Newsletter • Universities include: Far Eastern National University, Stanford University, University of Sydney, University of Southern California… • Please add your university! Auckland

  18. APRUNet Newsletter Auckland

  19. APRUNet Newsletter • Monthly electronic newsletter • Sent out since 2002 (V.4, n.3) • Restates mailing lists and Portal information • Includes up-to-date distance education news • Reviews other Asia Pacific news (e.g., APAN, PRAGMA) • Compiles other related meetings Auckland

  20. APRUNet Meetings Auckland

  21. APRUNet Meetings • January 27, 2004Honolulu, HawaiiHeld in conjunction with theInternet2 Joint Techs / APAN meetings • October 10, 2004Beijing, ChinaHeld in conjunction with the5th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference Auckland

  22. Ideas Generated During Discussions • Learning workshops (hands-on) • Global issues (library exchange: Pacific Rim Digital Libraries) • Increase networking connectivity • Reinforce APRU’s goals (e-community) • Exchange of: best practice, courseware, learning objects • Best course competition • Videoconferencing experiences • Study/best practice of APRU universities • Technical portal of videoconferencing • APRU/APRUNet Course Certification • Information technology for higher education • APRU Technical Videoconferencing Directory • Web collaboration site • Use more videoconferencing (content seminars) • Teleconferences Auckland

  23. APRUNet http://www.apru.org/aprunet zita@isi.edu Auckland

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