We have a vacancy at UNM in our Online Programs area. Our posting has
just gone up for this student services position. If you know of anyone
that might be interested please send them the information below.

The posting can be found at:

http://jobopenings.unm.edu/jobopenings.cfm?action=ViewThisOne&REQID=50648
> The posting will be open until Thursday, October 23rd.
>
> Title: Student Programs Specialist
>
> Summary: New Media & Extended Learning is looking for a flexible,
> talented individual to join our team and serve in the position of
> Student Programs Specialist for UNM’s Online Courses and Programs. The
> person selected for this position will report to the NMEL Manager for
> Course Development and will provide a wide range of support services
> for students taking online courses, including admissions,
> registration, general academic advising, communication of courses and
> programs offered, as well as general technical support and assistance
> in technologies needed for online learning.
>
> This position works with a wide variety of UNM departments, programs &
> colleges, as well the Director of Marketing for Extended University,
> for scheduling and promotion of UNM online courses and programs,
> including communication of schedule information via the NMEL and IDEAL
> websites and the UNM catalog. They will also coordinate and implement
> various recruitment special events and produce, update and distribute
> materials for student recruitment efforts. An important component of
> this position is the development of procedures and instruments,
> collection, compilation and analysis of statistical data, and
> development of reports for evaluation, projections and reporting of
> online courses and student success.
>
> The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent verbal and
> written communication skills. The successful candidate will be a quick
> learner who can adjust to shifting needs as they arise, with a strong
> customer service focus.

Debby Knotts
Director, New Media & Extended Learning
University of New Mexico
MSC03 2190
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
505.277.9000
debby@unm.edu

The examples here should be familiar to you.  What’s intriguing is that this TED talk took place 3 years ago and is fresh and on point right now.   Shirky predicts a revolution based on free collaborative technologies that will lead to 50 years of chaos in communications communities.  Based on what I saw at NECC 2008, the ideas are just beginning to trickle into institutionalized learning & we need a little chaos to break the logjam that is clogging innovation in education.

In this prescient 2005 talk, Clay Shirky shows how closed groups and companies will give way to looser networks where small contributors have big roles…

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a premier public, residential, co-educational high school for juniors and seniors with high intellectual ability and commitment to scholarship. Established in 1978 and a constituent member of the University of North Carolina System, NCSSM hosts the residential program at its Durham campus and provides distance education, teacher development, and outreach throughout the state.

The Dean of Distance Education and Extended Programs (DEEP) is a non-instructional faculty position which directs and administrates the Distance Education Technologies Dept. This department is staffed with 10 distance education staff and up to 10 instructional faculty to coordinate a synchronous (interactive videoconference – IVC) program of curriculum, professional development, and enrichment programming designed to meet the educational needs of the state. In addition, this position will work with the Vice Chancellor of DEEP to provide support for the NCSSM Online program, a virtual school designed to expand the residential academic program to students in an online environment, as well as for other extended program (outreach) initiatives.

Primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Administration of the distance education program via IVC
• Supervision of faculty programming of course content, professional development, and enrichment sessions to K-12 schools in North Carolina
• Oversees supervision of technical staff to maintain technology and equipment in the distance learning department
• Oversees supervision of graphics, multi-media, and other information and communication technology (ICT) production for staff
• Coordinates with NCSSM deans and other administrative personnel for distance education faculty staffing, support for outreach initiatives, utilization of technology for campus needs, and support for technology training for NCSSM
• Communicates and collaborates with school and district administration statewide for partnership in distance education programming and related initiatives
• Works with the department to research, test, and integrate new and emerging technologies
• Participates in NCSSM committees, councils, task forces, and other groups to represent distance education and technology efforts
• Works with Vice Chancellor of DEEP, the administration of NCSSM, and department supervisory staff to set goals for the department and measures for these goals
• Works with Vice Chancellor of DEEP to develop and implement instructional technology initiatives for the NCSSM community

General Requirements: Minimum of Master’s degree; at least three years experience necessary in public secondary education and in use of educational technology. Skills in management/supervision and oral/written communications are a must. Deadline: Open until filled.

To apply submit a State of North Carolina application, resume, statement of educational philosophy and statement on how you foresee contributing to NCSSM to: Human Resources Office, NCSSM, PO Box 2418, Durham, NC 27715.

YouTube based university channel: Playlist: SIMS 141 – Search Engines Description: Search Engines: Technology, Society, and Business.

(tags: video 21cif Search searchengine)

Here’s some serious content to absorb.  A great mix of content on issues involving search, google, and everything in between.

UC Berkeley (my alma mater) has established a YouTube Channel.  This allows the university much long video (hours and hours) than you typically see on YouTube.

Web 2.0 Workshop – Movies (Created by Vicki Davis)

• A full page of training videos from Atomic Learning. Solid didactic approach that will help bring 20th century educators up to speed. Vicki Davis is a well known blogger and teacher who knows how to speak to an audience of educators.  These videos are provided free by Atomic Learning.  You’ll find nearly 40 videos targeted on many specifics involving Web 2.0.  A fine Resource.  Check it out!

  (tags: web2.0 video e-learning)

• Viddler.com – Learn MoreAllows upload of video (up to 500 mb) free service. Unique timeline tagging capability. Clever

  (tags: video viddler web2.0)

• Welcome to dimdimsynchronous software service for free use. Indian based.

  (tags: synchronous meetings)

Nice overview of Moodle: A 2 minute video that answers the question What is Moodle?

Solid for that quick overview you may need.

http://web2videos.blogspot.com/

Hope you find one worth the view!

Dennis