| In a 90 minute Roundtable session, the first
rotation uses the first 45 minutes and the second rotation uses the last 45 minutes.
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| Roundtable Rotation I:
Can Second Life be a Useful Evaluative Tool in Real Life? |
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Roundtable Presentation 599 to be held in the Limestone Boardroom on Friday, Nov 7, 1:35 PM to 3:05 PM
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Sponsored by the Integrating Technology Into Evaluation
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| Presenter(s):
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| Stephen Hulme,
Brigham Young University,
stephen_hulme@yahoo.com
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| Tonya Tripp,
Brigham Young University,
tonya.tripp@byu.edu
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| Abstract:
Second Life, a popular Multi-User Virtual Environment, provides many technological advances that were never possible before. News stations (CNN), professional organizations (AECT among others), educators, businesses (Wells Fargo) and vendors (Lexus) have recognized the benefits of this tool, but evaluators have yet to jump on board. The capabilities Second Life should not go overlooked by evaluators; there are many tools that facilitate new and exciting evaluations, and increase flexibility and capability in our current evaluations. These capabilities include synchronous discussion from anywhere in the world, the option to capture (video record) conversations, meetings, presentations, focus groups, etc, which will enable evaluators to do things they’ve never done before. In addition to connecting with their current audience, evaluators will be able to reach an entire different demographic as well. This roundtable discussion will explore the pros and cons of using Second Life as an evaluative tool.
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| Roundtable Rotation II:
New Tools for the Trade: The Role of Interactive Technology in Training the Next Generation of Evaluators |
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Roundtable Presentation 599 to be held in the Limestone Boardroom on Friday, Nov 7, 1:35 PM to 3:05 PM
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Sponsored by the Integrating Technology Into Evaluation
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| Presenter(s):
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| SaraJoy Pond,
Brigham Young University,
sarajoypond@gmail.com
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| David Williams,
Brigham Young University,
dwilliams@byu.edu
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| Abstract:
What roles do simulations, expert systems, video analysis tools and other forms of interactive technology play in the training of new evaluators? What role could they play? How can we integrate real-world experience into the predominant 1-semester or 1-year course that comprises all the training most new evaluators get? What solutions have been contributed in this area? Where do we go from here? This roundtable will feature a presentation of a new evaluation tool, an exploration of its features and the results of pilot testing, and an open discussion about possible implications and future directions for technology in training new evaluators.
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