The Thirteenth IASTED International Conference on
Computers and Advanced Technology in Education
~CATE 2010~
August 23 – 25, 2010
Maui, Hawaii, USA
Past Conference Speakers
Past CATE conferences have had the following exceptional speakers and tutorials:
Keynote Speakers
CATE 2009
"Learning Through Technology: From Institutional Course Delivery to Collaborative Knowledge Creation"
Dr. Susan Aldridge
President
University of Maryland University College, USA
Dr. Susan Aldridge
President
University of Maryland University College, USA

CATE 2008
"Learning in Action - Challenges and Technology for Working and Learning in the Future"
Prof. Andreas Ninck
Berne University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland
Prof. Andreas Ninck
Berne University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland

CATE 2007
"The Organisational Knowledge Management for e-Learning in Universities"
Dr. Toshio Okamoto
President, Japanese Society for Information and Systems on Education
Director, e-Learning Center,
The Universty of Electro-Communications, Japan
Dr. Toshio Okamoto
President, Japanese Society for Information and Systems on Education
Director, e-Learning Center,
The Universty of Electro-Communications, Japan

CATE 2006
"Technologies that Motivate Learning"
Dr. Elliot Soloway
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
University of Michigan, USA
Dr. Elliot Soloway
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
University of Michigan, USA

CATE 2005

CATE 2004
"Why Bother? Investments in Education Technologies and Institutional Priorities"
Dr. David Lassner
University of Hawaii, USA
Dr. David Lassner
University of Hawaii, USA

CATE 2003
"Stretching the Mold: Web Applications as a Tool for Change in Higher Education"
Dr. Betty Collis
University of Twente, Netherlands
Dr. Betty Collis
University of Twente, Netherlands

Invited Speakers
CATE 2008
"Technology-Enhanced Learning 2.0 in the School of the Future"
Prof. Demetrios Sampson
Associate Professor, Department of Digital Systems of the University of Piraeus
Director of ASK@ITI.CERTH, Center for Research and Technology - Hellas
Chair, IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Learning Technology
University of Piraeus & CERTH, Greece
Prof. Demetrios Sampson
Associate Professor, Department of Digital Systems of the University of Piraeus
Director of ASK@ITI.CERTH, Center for Research and Technology - Hellas
Chair, IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Learning Technology
University of Piraeus & CERTH, Greece

CATE 2007
"Towards Pervasive Learning Environments"
Prof. Yuanchun Shi
Director, Key Laboratory of Pervasive Computing, Ministry of Education, China
Director, Institute of Human-Computer Interaction and Media Integration,
Tsinghua University, China, Mainland
Prof. Yuanchun Shi
Director, Key Laboratory of Pervasive Computing, Ministry of Education, China
Director, Institute of Human-Computer Interaction and Media Integration,
Tsinghua University, China, Mainland

"Convergence, Collaboration, and Connectivity: Creating a New Paradigm of Experiential Learning through Technology, Intermediality, and the Art of Theatre"
Dr. John Wayne Shafer
University of Central Florida, USA
Dr. John Wayne Shafer
University of Central Florida, USA

CATE 2006
"ICT-Based Education:
Caribbean Region Perspectives"
Mr. Valeri Pougatchev
University of Technology, Jamaica, Jamaica
Caribbean Region Perspectives"
Mr. Valeri Pougatchev
University of Technology, Jamaica, Jamaica
CATE 2005
"Learning with Technology in Brazil: a Study in Contrasts and Conquests"
Prof. Fred Litto
Brazilian Association for Distance Education, Brazil
Prof. Fred Litto
Brazilian Association for Distance Education, Brazil

CATE 2004

CATE 2003
"The Model of Collaborative Learning and Technological Environment for Evoking Interactivity-Building Knowledge"
Dr. Toshio Okamoto
President, Japanese Society for Information and Systems on Education
Director, e-Learning Center,
The Universty of Electro-Communications, Japan
Dr. Toshio Okamoto
President, Japanese Society for Information and Systems on Education
Director, e-Learning Center,
The Universty of Electro-Communications, Japan

Tutorial Sessions
CATE 2009
"Educational Visualizations in 3D Virtual Worlds"
Dr. Ekaterina Prasolova-Forland
Associate Professor
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Dr. Ekaterina Prasolova-Forland
Associate Professor
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

CATE 2008
"Simulation and Gaming Environments (SAGE) for Learning"
Dr. David Kaufman
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Dr. David Kaufman
Simon Fraser University, Canada

CATE 2007
"Keys to Creating an Effective Online Training Program"
Dr. Susan Ko
Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning,
University of Maryland University College, USA
Dr. Susan Ko
Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning,
University of Maryland University College, USA

CATE 2006
"Classroom uses of Handheld Computers"
Prof. Cathie Norris
Professor, Department of Technology and Cognition
University of North Texas, USA
Prof. Cathie Norris
Professor, Department of Technology and Cognition
University of North Texas, USA

CATE 2005
"Adaptive Hypermedia Technology: What Can it Add to Technology-Based Education?"
Dr. Alexandra Cristea
University of Warwick, UK
Dr. Alexandra Cristea
University of Warwick, UK

CATE 2004
"Selecting and Evaluating Digital Learning Materials for Higher Education"
Dr. Joseph Tront
Virginia Tech, USA
Dr. Joseph Tront
Virginia Tech, USA















