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Distance Learning and the Internet

Distance Learning and the Internet. November 8-10, 2006 the University of Tokyo. “Technology Enabled Global Knowledge Structuring”. What is APRU?.

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Distance Learning and the Internet

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  1. Distance Learning and the Internet November 8-10, 2006 the University of Tokyo “Technology Enabled Global Knowledge Structuring”

  2. What is APRU? Formed in 1997, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) is a consortium of 36 leading research universities in the Pacific Rim. APRU aims to foster education, research and enterprise thereby contributing to the economic, scientific, and cultural advancement in the Pacific Rim.

  3. APRUNet Mission APRUNet aims to assist in the development of advanced Internet capabilities among APRU universities and APEC economies in collaboration with strategic partners. The main goal is to develop teaching and research applications that utilize advanced Internet technologies, e.g., distance learning, virtual conferences, telemedicine, remote sensing.

  4. “Distance Learning and the Internet” Conferences • 2000 University of Southern California • 2001 Kyoto University • 2002 University of Sydney and Australian National University, Canberra • 2003 National University of Singapore • 2004 Tsinghua University, Beijing • 2005 Far Eastern National University, Vladivostok, Russia • 2006 the University of Tokyo

  5. Conference Theme "Technology Enabled Global Knowledge Structuring" Conference Sub-themes • Technology trends • Multi-lingual learning environment • Content development support • Virtual laboratories • Mobile and ubiquitous learning • Open knowledge sharing

  6. Conference Schedule Nov. 8 Conference Nov. 9 Conference Nov. 10 Tour November is the best season in Japan!

  7. Conference AgendaNov. 8 (Wed.) Conference (tentative) 8:30- 9:50 Registration Yayoi Auditorium 9:50-10:20 Opening Ceremony Ichijo Hall 10:30-11:00 Keynote Ichijo Hall 11:00-12:00 Invited Talk Ichijo Hall 12:00-13:30 Lunch Yayoi Auditorium 13:30-15:00 Concurrent Sessions 1 Ichijo Hall, Rooms 7, 8 15:00-15:30 Coffee Break Yayoi Auditorium 15:30-17:00 Concurrent Sessions 2 Ichijo Hall, Rooms 7, 8 17:00-17:30 APRUnet Meeting Ichijo Hall 18:00-19:30 Welcome Reception Faculty of Engineering B

  8. Conference AgendaNov. 9 (Thu.) Conference (tentative) 9:00-10:00 Invited Talk Ichijo Hall 10:00-10:30 Coffee Break Yayoi Auditorium 10:30-12:00 Plenary Session Ichijo Hall 12:00-13:30 Lunch Yayoi Auditorium 13:30-15:00 Concurrent Sessions 3 Ichijo Hall, Rooms 7, 8 15:00-15:30 Coffee Break Yayoi Auditorium 15:30-17:00 Concurrent Sessions 4 Ichijo Hall, Rooms 7, 8 17:00-17:30 Closing Ceremony Ichijo Hall 18:00-19:30 Dinner Banquet Faculty of Engineering B

  9. Conference AgendaNov. 10 (Fri.) Tour (tentative) • The University Museum • Koishikawa Botanical Gardens • Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Akihabara Office (and Kabuki Tour (optional)) (or Nikko (optional))

  10. Important dates Presentation • Call for papers: February 1, 2006 • Submission due date: May 1, 2006 • One to two (1-2) page abstract • Notification of acceptance: July 1, 2006 • Camera-ready due date: September 1, 2006 • 2-10 page full paper Published on the conference proceedings and web site. Participation • Registration period: August 1 - October 15, 2006

  11. Program Committee • Chair Vice President Yutaka Kirino, the University of Tokyo • Co-chair Dr. Zita M. Wenzel, University of Southern California • Co-chair Dr. Kazunori Yamaguchi, the University of Tokyo • Secretary Dr. Yuhei Yamauchi, the University of Tokyo • Dr. Alexei Falaleev, Far Eastern National University • Dr. Jorgen C. Wagner, City University of HongKong • Dr. Jaime R. Valenzuela, Tecnologico de Monterrey • Dr. Jianjun Hou, Peking University • Dr. Pranut Potiyaraj, Chulalongkorn University • Dr. Makoto (Mac) Yoshida, the University of Tokyo • Dr. Jun Nakahara, the University of Tokyo

  12. Local Program Committee • Chair Dr. Kazunori Yamaguchi, the University of Tokyo • Secretary Dr. Yuhei Yamauchi, the University of Tokyo • Dr. Takashi Nagata, the University of Tokyo • Dr. Makoto (Mac) Yoshida, the University of Tokyo • Dr. Yoshiyuki Onoue, the University of Tokyo • Dr. Jun Nakahara, the University of Tokyo • Dr. Yoshimi Fukuhara, Keio University • Dr. Keiko Okawa, Keio University • Dr. Hajime Kita, Kyoto University • Prof. Nobuyasu Makoshi, Tokyo Institute of Technology • Dr. Takanori Maesako, Osaka University

  13. Organizing Committee (the University of Tokyo) • Chair Vice President Motoo Furura • Co-chair Dr. Kazuhiko Takeuchi • Secretary Dr. Kazunori Yamaguchi • Secretary Dr. Jun Nakahara • Dr. Kiyoshi Kitamura • Dr. Makoto (Mac) Yoshida • Dr. Ikuo Takeuchi • Dr. Takashi Nagata • Dr. Saya Shiraishi • Dr. Hidenori Ichijo • Dr. Hitoshi Aida • Dr. Yoshikazu Ohya • Dr. Yuhei Yamauchi • Dr. Kenichiroh Senoh • Dr. Keiko Hongo • Dr. Yoshiyuki Onoue • Dr. Yasuto Kikuchi

  14. Red Gate Ginkgo trees University of Tokyo Established in 1877, UT is the oldest university in Japan. As a representative of Japan, it has greatly contributed to the development of the modern Japanese state. Arguably UT is the best university in Japan.

  15. Yasuda kodo (Auditorium) Facts 11 Faculties 15 Graduate Schools 11 Research Institutes 7,500 Staff 2,800 faculty members 1,300 research associates 3,400 administrative personnel 29,000 Students 15,000 undergraduate students 14,000 graduate students

  16. Access Narita international airport Yayoi Auditorium Akihabara Koishikawa Botanical Garden

  17. Yayoi Auditorium

  18. Conference web site http://apru2006.dir.u-tokyo.ac.jp/

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