REN studietur Washington DC

Sunday, October 14 10:00 – 14:00 Sightseeing and Lunch
Monday, October 15
	Introduction to Washington DC Karin Gjerløw Høidahl, Innovation Norway, Washington DC
	The Training Effectiveness of Virtual Simulations: Impact on learning and ROI Dr. Donald Goff, Dr. Sandy Mihal, and Ouanessa Boubsil, University of Maryland University College
	Future of mLearning and Effective ISD for mLearning Dr. Heather A. Katz, VP Computer Technology Services, and Bob Sanregret, Hot Lava Software
	Learning Management Systems - Trends, Research and the Future Karl Engkvist, Senior VP of International Strategy and Operations, Blackboard
	Visit to World Bank Institute -   Introduction     Han Fraeter, World Bank Institute -   Staff Training at the World Bank      Donald McDonald, World Bank Staff Learning          Program -   The Institute's Model for Designing Learning      Interventions -   Developing Communities of Practice -   Using Open-Source Learning Management      Systems (e.g. Moodle)      Steffen Janus, World Bank Institute -   Global Development Learning Network (GDLN):       A Global Perspective      Sherry Kennecy, GDLN -   Videoconferencing with a GDLN Affiliate in       Latin America
Tuesday, October 16
	Visit to George Mason University
George Mason University - Division of Instructional Technology	Educational Technology at George Mason (ie. iTunes, Blackboard/WebCT, streaming etc.) Sharon Pitt, Executive Director Division of Instructional Technology
	National Science Foundation:  Technology and Education Initiatives Eamonn Kelly. George Mason University (formerly National Science Foundation)
George Mason University - College of Education  and Human Development	Open Source in Higher Education Shahron Williams van Jooij, Assistant Professor Instructional Technology, College of Education & Human Development
	Studio Thinking:  The Benefits of Visual Arts in Education Dr. Kim Sheridan, Associate Professor, College of Educationi and Human Development
	The Role of Design in Research:  The Integrative Learning Design Framework Dr. Brenda Bannan-Ritland, Associate Professor,   College of Education & Human Development
	Using Sports and Geography to promote Geographic Literacy and Diplomacy Allan Falconer, Chair, George Mason University
	The Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative SCORM in Training and Education Paul Jesukiewicz, Deputy Director, Advanced Distributed Learning Co-Lab
CIA	Creating a Well-Rounded Online Learning Experience Joseph Gainer, Team Leader, Instructional Design Team, Creative Learning Solutions, CIA University
	Supporting Student Self-Regulation in Distributed Learning Environments Nada Dabbagah, Associate Professor, Instructional Technology Program, Graducate School of Education
cpb	Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Peggy O'Brien, VP of Education
	Developments in eLearning and Distance Education Robert Lippincott, VP of Education, Public Broadcasting Service(PBS)
	Technology in Informal Education:  Using Digital Storytelling and Gaming Dr. Kevin Clark, Associate Professor & Program Coordinator, Graduate School of Education, George Mason University
Wednesday, October 17
	Visit to Lockheed Martin Center for Leadership Excellence A Corporate Overview Bill Dalson, International Business Development Lockheed Martin's Corporate Education Philosophy and Internal Training for their Employees Dave Potts, Director for Planning and Analyses, Corporate Business Development How Lockheed Martin is involved in a variety of unique training activities for their customers around the world Rob Dixon, Business Development Directo for Lockheed Martin Simulation and Training Systems
	Visit to University of Maryland
	A quick look at Findings from Research on Exploratory Behavious using Handheld Technologies - the Case of the Blackberry M. Susan Taylor, Dean's Professor of Human Resources, Co-Director, Center For Human Capital,Innovation, & Technology Management and Organization,Robert H. Smith School of Business Factors that enhance the Transfer of Technology Based Training in Teamwork Skills:  Findings from a Field Study of Virtual Teams Professor Paul Tesluk, Center Co-Director Robert H. Smith School of Business A Theoretical Framework for eLearning Research.  Research and Practical Applications Sharon Hill, Ph.D. student and Karen Wouters, Ph.D. and Visiting Research Associate Simulearn:  Practiceware for Developing Leader's People Skills.  A Brief Application and some Findings Thomas A. Parkingson, VP Sales and Marketing iSimulearn
Thursday, October 18
	Gaming, Simulation and the Importance of Reaching the Affective Domain David Versaw, CFO/Director of Business Develpment Will Interactive
	DAU and the engaged Learner Dr. Bob Ainsley, eLearning and Technologies Center, Defence Aquisition University
	Workshop
	Wrap-up

Hotell:

Vi har reservert endel rom fra lørdag 13. oktober til fredag 19. oktober på

Holiday Inn, WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE
1501 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington DC 

til en spesialpris av $189 + hotellskatt pr. natt.
Dersom du planlegger å ankomme før lørdag den 13., vennligst gi beskjed snarest til veslemoy.barnes@invanor.no.  

Hotell må reserveres via oss, så ved påmelding vennligst oppgi ankomst og avreisedato for hotellbestillingen.

Deltakeravgift:
RENs medlemsbedrifter har en friplass på studieturen.  Reise, hotell, diett etc. kommer i tillegg.
Deltakeravgift for ytterligere personer fra medlemsbedriftene er kr. 10.000 pr. person.
Ikke-medlemmer kan delta dersom det er plass mot en deltakeravgft på kr. 15.000.

Vi ser frem til å se dere i Washington DC.