1998 ACET Conference

Houston, Texas

Hyatt Regency Hotel

at Bush Intercontinental Airport

15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd

October 1 - 3, 1998

Pre-conference Seminar - Thursday, October 1, 1998 - (9:00 ­ 3:30)
Taking the Distance Out of Distance Learning - Issues and Interactive Strategies

Presented By The Center For Technology And Distance Learning
At The University Center located in The Woodlands, Texas

MAP and Information for Pre-Conference Seminar

This will be a one day overview of the dynamic 40-hour program designed specifically for distance learning professionals. This program focuses on helping distance learning faculty and trainers enhance existing skills or develop new ones. It is designed to enrich their distance learning teaching experiences.

Participants will benefit by being introduced to the following concepts: Gaining an understanding of the planning and organizational requirements needed to deliver distance learning programs. Learning how to integrate interactive teaching strategies with mediated instruction. Participants will experience a true distance learning environment including a live distance learning experience through a demonstration of equipment in use. Develop cooperative networks with other distance learning professionals.

Participants in this one-day pre-conference will be eligible for a drawing to be held at the end of the day. The grand prize will be FREE scholarship to participate in the complete 40-hour Distance Learning Certification Program. This is a $1,200 value.

The pre-conference will be held at the University Center, located in The Woodlands, Texas. Transportation will be arranged from the hotel.

"The Race is On"

Gregory Newman, Microsoft Corporation

IBM Corporation

A brief overview of what we have to look forward to in the future of computer hardware.

The Case for an Early Introduction of Personal Software Process (PSP)

Dr. Mel Damodaran, U of H–Victoria

PSP serves as a guide to using disciplined personal practices to do superior software development.

Tools for Developing and Deploying Curriculum over the Internet

Christina Martin, Glencoe McGraw-Hill

Basics strategies and frameworks will be discussed along with guidelines for setting up curriculum and learning materials.

Microsoft Solution Provider

A Discussion regarding Microsoft’s new Office 97 User Certification.

Distributed Education: CyberClass

Steve Reames, Sam Houston State Univ.

A real time demonstration of voice, chat and interactive testing with Darrell Ward & Darla Ogle of Hypergraphics, Inc.

The Year 2000 Issue

VALIC, An American General Company

A discussion on what Y2K is all about and ways it is being tackled.

Dr. Thorogood is Vice-Chancellor for NHMCCD for External Affairs and The University Center.

Teaching UNIX and what students need to know. Assuring students get jobs upon completion.

Web Services Technology – Florida’s New A.S. Degree

Dr. Dolores Pusins, Hillsborough CC, Tampa FL

Discussion focuses on the integration of Internet/Web courses into Computer Science curriculum.

Microsoft MCP & MCSE Certification

Ed Socha, College of the Mainland

An overview of the Microsoft Certified Professional program and how you can be involved.

The IT Job Market

A discussion of what companies are looking for in today’s technology job market.

Developing Interactive Multimedia Training

Jerryl Lowe & Denise Taylor, CACI, Inc.

Guidelines for developing interactive multimedia training using low-cost software, shareware, and freeware.

Using Distance mentors to Increase Retention in Intro to COBOL

Stanley Stephenson, S W Texas State

Using program graduates to contact currently enrolled students and act as mentors encouraging retention.

Friday, October 2^nd, 6:30 – DINNER sponsored by

Macmillan Computer Publishing/QUE E&T

Houston Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bush Intercontinental Airport

Hosted by Deborah Phillips-Pittman, Alicia Jahant & Linda Linardos

GUEST OF HONOR: Dr Dolores Pusins

Dr Pusins is Program Manager/Professor of Computer Science at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida. She is author and co-author of several computer-related textbooks including WEB PAGE ESSENTIALS FOR OFFICE ’97 published by QUE Education & Training.

The Status of the WECM - Computer Science

THECB

An update on the status of the new WECM in regards to Computer Science and related topics.

SAM – Skills Assessment Manager

Course Technology

A discussion on a new skills assessment manager that allows you to map to Microsoft certification standards.

Windows 98 / Office 2000 Dr. Al Napier, Rice University

An introduction to Windows 98 and the upcoming Office 2000 software.

CISCO, Part 1 of 2 Dr. Dolores Pusins, Hillsborough CC, Tampa FL

Focuses on Cisco Systems educational programs/certification and how to integrate these programs into your curriculum.

Re-engineering a School Web Site Richard Fisher, Univ. of Texas - Dallas

A discussion of considerations and issues involved in designing and updating a school web site.

CISCO, Part 2 of 2 Dr. Dolores Pusins, Hillsborough CC, Tampa FL

Focuses on Cisco Systems educational programs/certification and how to integrate these programs into your curriculum