Global Leadership, Learning, and Research-Program 2013

62 2013 Conference on Global Leadership, Learning, and Research Instructional Technology and Distance Education David Graf, Ed.D. , FSE Director of Academic and Faculty Support/Program Professor, North Miami Beach, Florida Michael Simonson, Ph.D. , FSE Program Professor, North Miami Beach, Florida Jamie Segno, M.L.I.S., M.S.L. , Reference Outreach Distance Librarian, NSU Alvin Sherman Library, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Monday, July 15 1:15–3:00 p.m. Fantasia Ballroom A–B Instructional Technology and Distance Education (en Español) Marco Antonio Chávez Arcega, Ed.D. , Director of Distance Education Programs for the Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Mexico Anymir Orellana, Ed.D. , FSE Program Professor, North Miami Beach, Florida Monday, July 15 1:15–3:00 p.m. Grand Republic B The primary goal of the concentration in Instructional Technology and Distance Education (ITDE) is to prepare students who desire to lead education and training organizations in improving teaching and learning through the scientifically valid application of instructional technology. The curriculum provides experiences in distance education, instructional media, instructional technology, instructional design, and research-based instructional decision-making. The doctoral program in instructional technology and distance education includes practical information, authentic experiences, and useful skills that can be applied to the continually evolving process of systems–based instruction using the technologies of teaching and learning. Organizational Leadership Vesna Beck, Ed.D. , FSE Director of Academic and Faculty Support/Program Professor, North Miami Beach, Florida Al Rodriguez, CGMA, CISA, CPA, Ed.D. , FSE Program Professor, North Miami Beach, Florida Dawn Harper, M.L.I.S. , Distance and Instructional Services Librarian, NSU Alvin Sherman Library, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Monday, July 15 1:15–3:00 p.m. Fantasia Ballroom C–D Monday, July 15 1:15–3:00 p.m. Fantasia Ballroom E–F Organizational Leadership (en Español) Jorge Max Fernández, Ph.D. , FSE Program Professor, North Miami Beach, Florida Luis Ruiz, Ed.D. , Assistant Dean for Administration at the Universidad Católica Technológica del Cibao, Dominican Republic Monday, July 15 1:15–3:00 p.m. Fantasia Ballroom Q The primary goal of the concentration in Organizational Leadership (OL) is to build upon the capacities of adult learners to meet both current and future challenges facing their organizations. Organizational leaders must acquire the skills to lead in an increasingly diverse world in the context of a changing economy, growing globalism, and rapidly developing technology. The OL concentration has been designed to meet the needs of practitioners by linking theory to best practices. The curriculum presents students with strategic opportunities to develop professionally and to apply their knowledge and skills to lead organizations effectively into the future.