Rachel Radom is an instructional services librarian teaching information literacy courses and working at UNCW''s reference desk.

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Taming Wild Wild Web 2.0: The Moodle Mixture

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Establishing a K-20 E-Learning Infrastructure for North Carolina Demonstration of the North Carolina Learning Object Repository (NCLOR)

Dr. Dianne Raubenheimer is Director of Assessment in the College of Engineering at NC State University. Her research interests include assessment of student learning, faculty development and distance education.

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Computer Based Modeling to Enhance Problem Solving Learning in a Technology Rich Environment (LITRE) – Researching Innovative Technologies to Promote Student Learning

Dr. Kuldeep S. Rawat is an Assistant Professor in the School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from Center for Advanced Computer Studies at University of Louisiana-Lafayette. His areas of interest are in electronics design, electronic control applications, PC-based data acquisition systems, network security educational technologies. Dr. Rawat is one of the 42 recipients of 2007 HP Teaching for Technology grant, which is provided to transform teaching and improve learning in the classroom through innovative uses of technology.

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Promoting Collaborative Learning Environment in the Classroom Using Mobile Tablet-PCs and Classroom Management Tools

Render, who joined the UNC Office of the President in January 2000 as associate vice president for information resources, is now the Vice President for Information Resources and Chief Information Officer. In her time at UNC, Robyn has earned high marks from every major University constituency for her vast technical knowledge, her ability to work effectively with diverse groups and viewpoints, and her deep understanding of the growing potential of IT in teaching and learning. In her role, Render serves as the president's primary adviser on information technology. She oversees strategic planning and policy development for technologies that support the University's instructional, research and public service activities, and she works with IT officials on the 16 campuses to facilitate collaborative approaches to system-level technology issues. Render also works closely with the Board of Governors, the president and other senior staff members to develop University policies and programs, and serves as UNC's primary spokesperson on matters related to information technology. Render holds a master's of arts degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix and bachelor's and associate of science degrees in information systems from the University of Cincinnati. She joined AT&T in 1976 as a programmer analyst and over the next decade rose progressively to manager of systems development for AT&T Communications. In 1986, Render returned to her alma mater as director of university administrative information services. After seven years in the post, she was promoted to assistant vice president and director of the Center for Information Technology Services. In 1999 Render was recruited to North Carolina Central University to become its first chief information officer, responsible for the coordination of all IT services, computing systems and telecommunications. In January 2000 she joined the UNC Office of the President as associate vice president for information resources, with primary responsibility for administering strategic IT initiatives relating to student services and administrative systems, as well as networks and networking services for UNC and its constituent institutions. Render is active in various regional and national professional organizations relating to higher education and information technologies. She currently serves as Chairperson of the Educause Board of Directors and is a member of the Cary Academy Board of Directors. She has written and spoken widely on technology and quality management in higher education and has consulted for other universities on the integration of technology in teaching and learning.

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The 3C's of IT Change: Collaboration, Communication, and Consolidation

Barbara Rochen Renner, PhD, is Library Services Evaluation Specialist and Liaison, Allied Health Sciences, Health Sciences Library, UNC-Chapel Hill. For seven years she was the libraries'' Distance Learning Specialist. Prior to this, she was a faculty member and administrator in the School of Medicine, working in areas ranging from autism, rehabilitation, and arthritis research to medical education and student affairs. She has a background in Allied Health and a doctorate in Research and Evaluation Methodology.

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A New Role for Libraries: Building Collaboration Around Technology-Enhanced Learning Spaces, Design Tools, and Expertise

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The Joint 2+2 Initiative: Developing Shareable Online Courses for the UNC System

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The Digital Native Best Practice Design Project

Randy Riddle is an Academic Technology Consultant at the Duke Center for Instructional Technology. Before joining Duke in 2000, Randy worked as an academic computing specialist at Wake Forest University for the art, music, and theater departments. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public and Applied History from Appalachian State University.

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Considering the e-Book: A Library-CIT Investigation of the Sony Reader

Dick is a faculty member in the Instructional Technology program at Appalachian State University. He is actively engaged in creating and teaching in 3D virtual leanrning environments.

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The Digital Native Best Practice Design Project

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Promoting and Ensuring Online Quality

Multimedia Specialist DELTA Instructional Services NC State University

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3D Virtual Laboratories: Getting Serious about Designing Games for Online Education

Director of Information and Instructional Technology for the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University

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Buiding a Grassroots Interdisciplinary Program: GISc at NC State

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Creating an Image Database

Laura's TLT experience includes teaching and learning with pre-K through graduate students, K-12 teachers and university faculty in online and technology-enriched environments since 1984. From a BASIC genetics program on her Apple IIe to her current interests in open source software and web 2.0 services, her interest in TLT is focused on understanding and promoting learning. Laura's responsibilities with the TLT Collaborative include facilitating the e-Learning Pedagogy Interest Group, development of TLTC Strategic and Operating Plans, and coordinating the UNC TLT Online Quality Workgroup.

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Promoting and Ensuring Online Quality Online Quality Council/Workgroup Report Effective Practices for Online Instruction

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The Digital Native Best Practice Design Project

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Meeting the Challenges of Teaching Geological Sciences via Distance Education

Larry Rowan is a faculty member with the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Director of the University''''''''''''''''s Center for Teaching and Learning.

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Online Tutoring for STEM Disciplines

Michael is Professor of Physics at UNC Asheville. His online course websites were featured on CNN in 2002.

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UNCA and the UNC Online Initiative

Nancy is the middle grades coordinator at UNC Asheville. She has worked collaboratively on developing technology enhanced projects to impact pre-service teacher experiences.

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UNCA and the UNC Online Initiative The Joint 2+2 Initiative: Developing Shareable Online Courses for the UNC System