ANNEX I

Tentative Schedule of Mini-workshop at
The University of Philippines/Open University

Manila, Philippines
Tentative Dates were: March 29-31, 2000

Contact Persons:

General Chairman
Dr. Teresita I. Barcelo
Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Philippines/Open University
Manila, Philippines
Tel: 526-2272
523-1633
Fax: 523-1633
Pager: 1441-17-1114
tbarcelo@iconn.com.ph
sdemla@mozcom.com
fhs-upou@mozcom.com

General Co-Chairman
Kimberly K. Obbink
Director
Burns Telecommunications Center
128 EPS Building,
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-3860
USA
Tel: +1-406-994 6550
Fax: +1-406-994 7856
kobbink@montana.edu
http://btc.montana.edu

Program Chairman
Takeshi Utsumi, Ph.D., P.E.
Chairman, GLOSAS/USA
President Emeritus and V.P. for Technology and Coordination of Global
University System (GUS) 43-23 Colden Street
Flushing, NY 11355-3998
Tel: 718-939-0928
Fax: 718-939-0656 (day time only--prefer email)
utsumi@columbia.edu
http://friends-partners.org/GLOSAS

The General Chairman is responsible for fund raising, organization, local
arrangements, administration and diplomatic coordination. The Program Chairman
is responsible for arrangement of workshops and demonstrations, conference
program, and technical coordination.
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FIRST DAY

09:00 Greetings by delegates

High echelons of UP/OU, Asia Development Bank, World Health Organization, etc.

10:00 Global University System

Dr. Tapio Varis
Acting President
Global University System

10:30 Coffee break

11:00 Technological Future of Global University System

Dr. Takeshi Utsumi
Vice President for Technology and Coordination
Global University System

12:00 Lunch

13:30 Distance Learning and Exchange on Sustainable Environment

Dr. David Johnson
University of Tennessee/Knoxville (UTK)

14:00 Demonstration of Low Cost Videoconferencing for Global Distance Learning

Professor Roger Boston
Houston Community College

15:30 Coffee break

16:00 Continuation of the above

17:00 Dinner

19:00 Demonstration of Echocardiograph

Dr. Shin Takuma
Presbyterian Hospital
Columbia University

20:00 End of first day

SECOND DAY

09:00 Distance Learning in Asia/Pacific Region

Motilal Sharma
Asian Development Bank

09:30 Title to be given later

Ms. Kimberly K. Obbink
Montana State University

10:00 Three Decades of Distance Learning Experience from Elementary to Post
Secondary

Mr. John H. Southworth
University of Hawaii

10:30 Coffee break

11:00 Distance Learning Courses Available from Maui Community College

Mr. G. Robert Converse
Maui Community College

11:30 Distance Learning in Japan

Mr. Steve McCarty
Professor, Kagawa Junior College

12:00 Conference Lunch

Luncheon Speech:

Someone to be decided later

13:30 TeleMedicine in Asia/Pacific Region

Someone
World Health Organization/Manila

14:00 Distance Training on Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Mr. Nels D. Sanddal
Critical Illness and Trauma Foundation

14:30 International Distance Learning on Public Healthcare

Ms. Renee A Ebert
UCLA School of Public Health

15:00 Virtual Class on Nursing/Nutrition (VCON)

Dr. Ninfa Saturnino Springer
Mr. Robert E. Springer
University of Michigan

15:30 Coffee break

16:00 Brainstorming Sessions:

To learn from Filipinos about,

a. current status of distance learning and telemedicine
(including the delivery infrastructure),

b. their need in the future, particularly when a broadband
Internet will be available.

Moderators:

Dr. Teresita I. Barcelo
University of Philippines/Open University

Dr. Arturo M. Pesigan
University of the Philippines/Manila

To present what can be (or will be) available from North America other
than the previous presentations,

1. via narrow-band Internet and ISDN, etc., i.e., through
currently available telecom infrastructure,

2. via broad-band Internet when it is available.

Moderators:

Dr. Takeshi Utsumi,
Vice President for Technology and Coordination,
Global University System

Ms. Kimberly K. Obbink
Montana State University

17:00 Adjourn

19:00 Conference dinner

Dinner speech

Someone
University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU)

20:00 End of second day

THIRD DAY

09:00 Future of Distance Learning in Philippines

Dr. Felix (Lex) Librero
University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU)

09:30 Brainstorming on Technical Capacity and Infrastructure (Present and
Future)

Moderators:

Dr. Takeshi Utsumi
Global University System

Professor Roger Boston
Houston Community College

10:30 Coffee break

11:00 Brainstorming on Implementation of International Distance Learning
(Administrative Infrastructure)

Moderators:

Dr. David Johnson
University of Tennessee/Knoxville (UTK)

Ms. Kimberly K. Obbink
Montana State University

12:00 Lunch

13:30 Session Keynote Speech

Someone

14:00 Brainstorming on Summary of Achievements

15:30 Coffee break

16:00 Brainstorming on Next Steps

To discuss and plan the theme and program of the larger
workshop/conference (as the follow-up to our Tampere event -- for 3
to 5 days, and possibly in Japan) where people from ASEAN countries
will jointly work;

(a) to formalize the draft of a joint pilot project proposal,

(b) to make the feasibility study, action plan, etc. to realize the
project of establishing domestic and international distance
learning and telemedicine,

1. firstly, via the currently available narrow-band Internet,

2. in the near future, via the proposed broad-band Internet,

(c) to configure administrative and business schemes,

(d) to construct joint funding proposals.

To plan joint fund raising for this larger workshop/conference.

Moderators:

Dr. Takeshi Utsumi,
Vice President for Technology and Coordination,
Global University System

Dr. David Johnson
Distinguished Professor
University of Tennessee/Knoxville (UTK)

17:00 Adjourn

Continue to Draft/Travel grant application to NSF for Manila Mini-workshop (3 of 5)


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* Takeshi Utsumi, Ph.D., P.E., Chairman, GLOSAS/USA *
* (GLObal Systems Analysis and Simulation Association in the U.S.A.) *
* Laureate of Lord Perry Award for Excellence in Distance Education *
* Laureate of Planet Earth Pathfinder Award *
* Founder of CAADE *
* (Consortium for Affordable and Accessible Distance Education) *
* President Emeritus and V.P. for Technology and Coordination of *
* Global University System (GUS) *
* 43-23 Colden Street, Flushing, NY 11355-3998, U.S.A. *
* Tel: 718-939-0928; Fax: 718-939-0656 (day time only--prefer email) *
* Email: utsumi@columbia.edu; Tax Exempt ID: 11-2999676 *
* http://friends-partners.org/GLOSAS/ *
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