Turkey Education Executive Symposiums

How innovative Technologies Drive Education Reform

monday, 13 may 2013  -  Shangri-La  Hotel istanbul    
wednesday, 15 may 2013 - Sheraton hotel ankara
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Invited Speakers

Prof. Dr. Alper Cihan,
Dean, Faculty of Open and Distance Education,
Istanbul University
(Turkey)

Lisa Davis,
Vice President for Information Service and CIO,
Georgetown University
(USA)

Paul Grist,
Senior Director, International Programs,
Blackboard
(USA)

Dr. Rick Van Sant
Vice President of eLearning, Blackboard
(USA)

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Executive Symposium

The economic development of a nation is a function of the quality of its education. The better educated the people, the greater the chances of economic development and success

Organized by the U.S. Embassy of Turkey, the Education Executive Symposiums 2013 Invites leaders from the Turkey Education Sector to come together to hear from local and international peers on how e-Learning technologies have helped build a better education system around the globe

Executives will hear and discuss how institutions can:

  • Educate for a sustainable future through improved institutional assessment and delivery of education programs
  • Evolve and revitalize their education systems
  • Improve educational outcomes
istanbul Program
9:30 a.m. Welcome
Speaker: Manoj Desai, Prinicipal Commercial Officer, USCS
10:00 a.m. Current Developments & Challenges in Open Education and Distance Learning in Turkey
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Alper Cihan, Dean of the Open Education and Distance Learning Faculty, Istanbul University.

Hear from one of Turkey's most respected thought leader as he discusses the emerging trends in Education in Turkey and the importance of partnering with the right technologies to support the nation's goal to move to a more knowledge-based economy.
11:30 a.m. Georgetown's Initiative on Technology-Enhanced Learning (ITEL)
Speaker: Lisa Davis, Vice President for Information Service and CIO, Georgetown University

About the Education Executive Symposium

Blackboard aims to bring across eLearning best practices from around the world through the executive symposiums as a platform to share teaching and learning technologies that helped to build a better education experience.

Around the globe, Blackboard solutions are helping to improve every aspect of the education experience. Clients are using our technology to reach more students in immediate, personalised new ways. They are helping their educators become more effective. Keeping everyone informed, involved, collaborating together, and meeting the high expectations of today’s learners. And they’re doing it in a cost-effective way that helps to sustain services and programs, even as outcomes are improved over time.

Making a difference can be hard, but by working together we can achieve real change.

Attendance is by invitation only. To attend, please complete the form below.
9:00 a.m. Registration
10:30 a.m. Meeting Global Standards Through Educational Partnerships
Speakers: Paul Grist, Senior Director, International Programs, Blackboard and Dr. Rick Van Sant, Vice President of eLearning, Blackboard

Meeting today's educational expectations requires gaining a global competitive advantage.  Improving quality and expanding access to education through innovative education solutions is best achieved by partnering with global leaders in education transformation.  Are you ready?

Gourmet Coffee Break
13:30 p.m. Lunch

Which Symposium Will You Attend (Please Check One)

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12:00 p.m. The Strategy Behind Building a Modern Educational Infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's National eUniversity
Speaker: Dr. Abdullah Al Mosa, President of Saudi Electronic University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
12:30 p.m. Questions and Closing Remarks
ankara Program
9:30 a.m. Welcome
Speaker: Michael Lally, Senior  Commercial Officer, USCS
9:00 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. How Turkey is Evolving the Face and Methods of Education By Shifting the Requirements and Technologies of the Modern Era into the Classroom
Speaker : Prof. Dr. Salih Celik, Deputy Undersecretary, Ministry of National Education.
10:30 a.m. Meeting Global Standards Through Educational Partnerships
Speakers: Paul Grist, Senior Director, International Programs, Blackboard and Dr. Rick Van Sant, Vice President of eLearning, Blackboard

Meeting today's educational expectations requires gaining a global competitive advantage.  Improving quality and expanding access to education through innovative education solutions is best achieved by partnering with global leaders in education transformation.  Are you ready?

Gourmet Coffee Break
11:30 a.m. Georgetown's Initiative on Technology-Enhanced Learning (ITEL)
Speaker: Lisa Davis, Vice President for Information Service and CIO, Georgetown University
12:00 p.m. Questions and Closing Remarks
12:30 p.m. Lunch