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Distance Learning and the Internet
November 8-10, 2006
the University of Tokyo
“Technology Enabled Global Knowledge Structuring”
What is APRU?
Formed in 1997, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) is a consortium of 36 leading research universities in the Pacific Rim. APRU aims to foster education, research and enterprise thereby contributing to the economic, scientific, and cultural advancement in the Pacific Rim.
APRUNet Mission
APRUNet aims to assist in the development of advanced Internet capabilities among APRU universities and APEC economies in collaboration with strategic partners. The main goal is to develop teaching and research applications that utilize advanced Internet technologies, e.g., distance learning, virtual conferences, telemedicine, remote sensing.
“Distance Learning and the Internet” Conferences
• 2000 University of Southern California• 2001 Kyoto University• 2002 University of Sydney and
Australian National University, Canberra• 2003 National University of Singapore• 2004 Tsinghua University, Beijing• 2005 Far Eastern National University,
Vladivostok, Russia• 2006 the University of Tokyo
Conference Theme"Technology Enabled Global Knowledge Structuring"
• Technology trends• Multi-lingual learning environment• Content development support• Virtual laboratories• Mobile and ubiquitous learning• Open knowledge sharing
Conference Sub-themes
Conference Schedule
Nov. 8 ConferenceNov. 9 ConferenceNov. 10 Tour
November is the best season in Japan!
Conference AgendaNov. 8 (Wed.) Conference (tentative)
8:30- 9:50 Registration Yayoi Auditorium 9:50-10:20 Opening Ceremony Ichijo Hall10:30-11:00 Keynote Ichijo Hall11:00-12:00 Invited Talk Ichijo Hall12:00-13:30 Lunch Yayoi Auditorium13:30-15:00 Concurrent Sessions 1 Ichijo Hall, Rooms 7, 815:00-15:30 Coffee Break Yayoi Auditorium15:30-17:00 Concurrent Sessions 2 Ichijo Hall, Rooms 7, 817:00-17:30 APRUnet Meeting Ichijo Hall18:00-19:30 Welcome Reception Faculty of Engineering
B
Conference AgendaNov. 9 (Thu.) Conference (tentative)
9:00-10:00 Invited Talk Ichijo Hall10:00-10:30 Coffee Break Yayoi Auditorium10:30-12:00 Plenary Session Ichijo Hall12:00-13:30 Lunch Yayoi Auditorium13:30-15:00 Concurrent Sessions 3 Ichijo Hall, Rooms 7, 815:00-15:30 Coffee Break Yayoi Auditorium15:30-17:00 Concurrent Sessions 4 Ichijo Hall, Rooms 7, 817:00-17:30 Closing Ceremony Ichijo Hall18:00-19:30 Dinner Banquet Faculty of Engineering B
Conference Agenda Nov. 10 (Fri.) Tour (tentative)
• The University Museum• Koishikawa Botanical Gardens• Graduate School of Information Science
and Technology, Akihabara Office (and Kabuki Tour (optional))
(or Nikko (optional))
Presentation• Call for papers: February 1, 2006• Submission due date: May 1, 2006
– One to two (1-2) page abstract• Notification of acceptance: July 1, 2006• Camera-ready due date: September 1, 2006
– 2-10 page full paperPublished on the conference proceedings and web site.
Participation• Registration period: August 1 - October 15, 2006
Important dates
Program Committee
• Chair Vice President Yutaka Kirino, the University of Tokyo• Co-chair Dr. Zita M. Wenzel, University of Southern California• Co-chair Dr. Kazunori Yamaguchi, the University of Tokyo• Secretary Dr. Yuhei Yamauchi, the University of Tokyo• Dr. Alexei Falaleev, Far Eastern National University• Dr. Jorgen C. Wagner, City University of HongKong• Dr. Jaime R. Valenzuela, Tecnologico de Monterrey• Dr. Jianjun Hou, Peking University• Dr. Pranut Potiyaraj, Chulalongkorn University• Dr. Makoto (Mac) Yoshida, the University of Tokyo• Dr. Jun Nakahara, the University of Tokyo
Local Program Committee
• Chair Dr. Kazunori Yamaguchi, the University of Tokyo• Secretary Dr. Yuhei Yamauchi, the University of Tokyo• Dr. Takashi Nagata, the University of Tokyo• Dr. Makoto (Mac) Yoshida, the University of Tokyo• Dr. Yoshiyuki Onoue, the University of Tokyo• Dr. Jun Nakahara, the University of Tokyo• Dr. Yoshimi Fukuhara, Keio University• Dr. Keiko Okawa, Keio University• Dr. Hajime Kita, Kyoto University• Prof. Nobuyasu Makoshi, Tokyo Institute of Technology• Dr. Takanori Maesako, Osaka University
Organizing Committee (the University of Tokyo)
• Chair Vice President Motoo Furura• Co-chair Dr. Kazuhiko Takeuchi• Secretary Dr. Kazunori Yamaguchi• Secretary Dr. Jun Nakahara• Dr. Kiyoshi Kitamura• Dr. Makoto (Mac) Yoshida• Dr. Ikuo Takeuchi• Dr. Takashi Nagata• Dr. Saya Shiraishi• Dr. Hidenori Ichijo• Dr. Hitoshi Aida• Dr. Yoshikazu Ohya• Dr. Yuhei Yamauchi• Dr. Kenichiroh Senoh• Dr. Keiko Hongo• Dr. Yoshiyuki Onoue• Dr. Yasuto Kikuchi
University of TokyoUniversity of Tokyo
Red Gate Ginkgo trees
Established in 1877, UT is the oldest university in Japan. As a representative of Japan, it has greatly contributed to the development of the modern Japanese state. Arguably UT is the best university in Japan.
11 Faculties 15 Graduate Schools 11 Research Institutes
7,500 Staff 2,800 faculty members 1,300 research associates 3,400 administrative personnel
29,000 Students 15,000 undergraduate students 14,000 graduate students
Facts
Yasuda kodo (Auditorium)
AccessNarita international airport
Akihabara
Koishikawa Botanical Garden
Yayoi Auditorium
Yayoi Auditorium
