First Class Meeting

June 19-22
Honolulu,Hawaii Highlights

1. Tour of Curriculum and Research Development Group (CRDG) facilities (Art King) and University of Hawaii Laboratory School (Morris Lai).

2. Visit to Summer Science Computer Laboratory (John Southworth and Tom Speitel).

3. Discussion of Scaling Methods (Peter Dunn-Rankin and Shiquang Zhang).

4. Tour of University of Hawaii campus and lunch discussion of U of H research in education (Peter Dunn-Rankin).

5. C.U.-See Me and Lumaphone sessions from U of Hawaii to students at University of North Texas and using online learning system (John Southworth).

6. Discussion of CRDG Research Findings for Hawaii Department of Education IT utilization (Morris Lai).

June 22-23
Sydney Highlights

1. Ministry of Education Luncheon (Joy ??)

2. Western Sydney Univ. Faculty Dinner (Allan Morton)

3. St. Agatha's/Oak Hill College Student Interviews (Gerard Say)

4. Sydney Opera House

5. Tour of Stadium Australia, Olympic Site of the 2000 Summer Games

June 26-27
Tasmania/Australia Highlights

1. Visit with Department of Education (Jenny Kenny and Janine Johnson)

2. Visit at Tasmania Open Learning System (TOLS) The TOLS is housed at the Rose Bay HS in Hobart, Tasmania.

3. Visit with Tasmania Dept. of Ed. IT Division (Cecile Murray and staff)

4. Site visit to Clarence High School

June 28-July 6
New Zealand Highlights

1. Te Rapa Primary School
This is one of 23 lead technology schools in New Zealand.

2. Korakonui School
This is a rural school in Te Awamutu, New Zealand. Most of the children live on farms.

3. University of Waikato
This university is located in Hamilton, New Zealand. Our colleague, Nola Campbell is a national leader in effective online learning courses.

Aug. 5, 2000
Final project presentations in Matthews Hall, UNT (9 am – 1 pm)