Executive Track at Wimba Connect 2009

Back for a second year, all Directors, CIOs, CTOs, Presidents, Superintendents, VP's and other academic executives are encouraged to participate in our Executive Track, a valuable learning and networking event.

On Monday April 6, 2009, start off by networking with fellow academic executives poolside at our wine tasting event – followed by Acting CEO and Chairman of the Board Carol Vallone's keynote speech and our opening reception.

Then, on Tuesday April 7, the track features a 2-hour executive roundtable session led by Carol Vallone, Acting CEO and Chairman of the Board, Wimba. This group learning and brainstorming session will feature four academic leaders representing the spectrum of education: Alice Bird: Head of Technology Enhanced Learning, Liverpool John Moores University (UK), Stephen Bajjaly, Director, Library and Information, Wayne State University (MI), Michael Evans, Director, Academic Technology, Centennial College (Ontario), and Donna Hutchison, CEO, Idaho Digital Learning Academy.

Executive Track

Monday April 6, 2009

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Wine tasting in Paradise Park at Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort
Opening Keynote Session featuring Carol Vallone, Acting CEO and Chairman of the Board, Wimba in the Forum
Opening Reception at North Pool

Tuesday April 7, 2009

8:00 am – 9:00 am
9:00 am – 10:50 am
10:50 am – 11:30 am

Executive breakfast with other academic and Wimba executives in Rattlers Room
Executive Roundtable featuring Carol Vallone in Rattlers Room
Break

Overview of Executive Roundtable

Led by Carol Vallone, Acting CEO and Chairman of the Board, Wimba.

4 Panelists

Panelist 1: Alice Bird: Head of Technology Enhanced Learning, Liverpool John Moores University (UK)
Panelist 2: Stephen Bajjaly, Director, Library and Information, Wayne State University (MI)
Panelist 3: Michael Evans, Director, Academic Technology, Centennial College (Ontario)
Panelist 4: Donna Hutchison, CEO, Idaho Digital Learning Academy

Format

Carol Vallone opening remarks
Michael Evans: 5-7 minutes about how collaboration affects executive-level decisions
Stephen Bajjaly: 5-7 minutes about how collaboration affects executive-level decisions
Alice Bird: 5-7 minutes about how collaboration affects executive-level decisions
Donna Hutchison: 5-7 minutes about how collaboration affects executive-level decisions
Breakout into small varied groups of 4-7 persons for 30 minutes
Each group presents their findings
Carol Vallone wraps-up

Topics to Consider

Where do you think collaboration is going?
How do we build this industry together?
Where are we going?
How is collaboration being used at your institution?
What are the most pressing concerns?

Fact #8 learned at Wimba Connect 2008

Wimba for accessibility. Since adopting Wimba in May 2007, the Neil Squire Society has “greatly increased” its effectiveness in delivering real-time classes to people with disabilities across Canada, and even uses real-time captioning online. “The virtual environment is in many ways more accessible to people with disabilities than a face to face program,” says Chad Leaman of the Society. “We have participants where their disability does not allow them to raise their hand, speak clearly, nod or shake their head. In Wimba, participants can raise their hands, communicate through the chat area, and clearly answer yes or no. In many ways, Wimba is more accessible than a ‘real’ classroom environment.”