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tech grants: Building Blocks of Budgets

Last Updated on 10 May 2012 08 May 2012 in Opinion by Juri Brilts

I receive a monthly electronic newsletter from Hanover Grants in Washington, D.C. A recent issue focused on “Four Steps to Take Before Developing a Grant Application Budget. “ This reminded me how important budget development is for a successful grant proposal.

Pedagogy 2.0: Living in the Material World

Last Updated on 10 May 2012 08 May 2012 in Opinion by Dr. Douglas E. Hersh

Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Tom Petty, Ravi Shankar and other luminaries populate Martin Scorcese’s 2011 biopic titled “George Harrison: Living in the Material World.”

CENIC Star Performer: Catherine McKenzie

Last Updated on 11 April 2012 11 April 2012 in News by Janis Cortese and Sandoval Chagoya

Catherine Mckenzie, former Director of the Technology Unit, CCC Chancellor's Office, was recently recognized as a Star Performer by CENIC. In an interview, Catherine reflected on 13 years of working with colleges on the technology front.

Pedagogy 2.0: Invasion Of The Boti Snatchers

Last Updated on 11 April 2012 11 April 2012 in Opinion by Dr. Douglas E. Hersh

The war on everything, at your doorstep soon.

Nominate Someone: Web, Digital Education Awards

Last Updated on 11 April 2012 11 April 2012 in News by Janet Grenslitt

The Center for Digital Education invites nominations for the Best of the Web (BOW) and the Digital Education Achievement Awards (DEAA). The awards recognize excellence in educational websites and projects that enhance education services or interactions.

OTC 2012: Focus On Pre-Conference Workshops

Last Updated on 11 April 2012 11 April 2012 in News by Tiffiny Hickey

True to its tradition, the 2012 Online Teaching Conference will feature a stellar set of pre-conference workshops for today's online educators. Registration for the event is open, and if you haven't registered already mind the date: Discounted, early-bird registration ends at midnight on April 20, 2012.

tech grants: The Power Of Partnerships

Last Updated on 11 April 2012 11 April 2012 in Opinion by Juri Brilts

My community college is situated in a rural area. Many times we feel that our needs are frequently overshadowed by the needs of larger urban areas that have higher rates of poverty, crime and larger low-income populations. We have to struggle to make our proposals competitive for governmental and philanthropic foundations.

eTranscript California Mini Grants For Colleges

Last Updated on 11 April 2012 11 April 2012 in News by Sandoval Chagoya

Assembly Bill 1056, requires community colleges to convert from a paper-based transcript process to electronic transcripts. The legislature provided one-time funding of $500,000 to effect this transition, and the California Community Colleges Chancellors office has created a new mini grant program to disburse these funds to the colleges.

2011 CCCCO Technology Leadership Award

Last Updated on 21 March 2012 07 March 2012 in News by Sandoval Chagoya

The director of three statewide technology projects has been recognized by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office for excellence in technology leadership.

Spotlight: Amelito Enriquez To Keynote OTC 2012

Last Updated on 21 March 2012 20 March 2012 in News by Tiffiny Hickey

One of the nation’s foremost experts on engineering education in community colleges will keynote this year's Online Teaching Conference. The OTC 2012 will be held at Evergreen Valley College in San Jose, June 13-15, 2012 and registration is now open.

Online Degree Programs In California

Last Updated on 21 March 2012 20 March 2012 in News by Sandoval Chagoya

The California Virtual Campus Distance Education Catalog includes more than 1,100 online degree programs. Evaluating these degree programs by degree type and by the higher education segment that offers each degree yields some interesting results.

tech grants: Proofreading Your Proposal

Last Updated on 21 March 2012 20 March 2012 in Opinion by Juri Brilts

I was recently reminded of the importance of proofreading your proposal, a step that sometimes drops away or is not conducted properly in the rush to meet a deadline. Yet this step may mean the difference between success and failure.

Committee Recommends Cloud Backup For Colleges

Last Updated on 21 March 2012 20 March 2012 in News by Sandoval Chagoya

Two recent surveys indicate that Chief Information Systems Officers in the California Community Colleges think that Cloud-Based Backup Services would be very useful at their colleges. A variety of infrastructure, regulatory and budget factors drive interest in these services.

CCCCO Technology Awards At CISOA/SecureIT 2012

Last Updated on 07 March 2012 29 February 2012 in News by Sandoval Chagoya

The CISOA/SecureIT conference offers an opportunity for the system to recognize its shining stars. The winners of the 2011 CCC Chancellor's Office Technology Awards will be honored during the conference's opening keynote addresses. The winners will also present a session during the conference, giving the lauded project leaders and team members a chance to share their great work.

Explore ePortfolio Technologies For Free

Last Updated on 22 February 2012 16 February 2012 in News by Sandoval Chagoya

An ongoing webinar series has spawned a rich, mulitmedia resource for educators looking to use electronic portfolios for teaching and learning, accreditation, and other student services. The series includes four more webinars through April.

Pedagogy 2.0: NPR Lauds Human Presence In Distance Education

Last Updated on 22 February 2012 16 February 2012 in Opinion by Dr. Douglas E. Hersh

According to the Sloan Consortium’s recent report titled "Going the Distance: Online Education in the United States, 2011:"

• Online enrollments are growing at ten times the rate of the overall higher education student population.
• Thirty-one percent of all higher education students now take at least one course online.
• Over 6.1 million students were taking at least one online course during the fall 2010 term; an increase of 560,000 students over the number reported the previous year.

Get Connected: Social CCC TechEDge

22 February 2012 in News by Sandoval Chagoya

CCC TechEDge has new ways for you to get connected to technology news and events in the California Community Colleges. Join us in the socialsphere.