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=Welcome to the NYSCATE 2010 Leadership Summit! =

= Making Sense of Distance and Online Learning = ** Session #2 - Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 12:30pm-1:30pm **

** __ Agenda __ **

E-Learning @ Northeastern Regional Information Center
Colin Strainge E-Learning Coordinator, NERIC __ cstrainge@gw.neric.org __
 * Facilitators:**



= = Mike Sylofski Managing Coordinator - E-Learning, NERIC Board Member - Capital District, NYSCATE __ msylofsk@gw.neric.org __



2) Define Distance Learning / Online Learning
** // Participant Activity: Take a minute to reflect and write down what you think distance learning / online learning is to you and your school .// **

__**Suggested Definitions:**__

**Other Definitions to Consider:**
 * Distance Learning / Online Learning - Terms
 * Distance Learning / Online Learning - //The collection of processes by which students develop knowledge via resources outside the traditional brick and mortar classroom/schedule.//
 * NYSED Draft for Discussion - Policy Guidance for Online Learning[[file:Online Learning Q&A 9-15LP.PDF]]

3) The "E-Learning / Distance Learning / Online Learning Continuum"
__ **a) Consider Time & Space Continuum** __

__ **b) Use one program / tool to meet multiple instructional needs** __

**__c) Understand the Spectrum of DL / OL Applications & Programs__**

4) What Distance / Online Learning tool(s) is right for your school?
** // Participant Activity: Take a minute to answer two primary questions: // ** ** // 1. What was / will be your target population? // ** ** // 2a. What tool did your school choose if your district has already // ** ** // selected an application or product? Do you agree with the // ** ** // choice in retrospect? // ** ** // 2b. What tools would you consider in the future? // **

__**Suggested Target Populations & Corresponding Tools**__

5) Further Discussion & Conclusion
** Key Takeaways: **
 * ** Understand your target population and the core instructional needs you are looking to address. **
 * ** Be critical in your assessment of Distance Learning and Online Learning tools and programs. **