International: Collaborative Learning Globally Sponsored & Hosted by: Wimba, Inc. (http://www.wimba.com/) This webinar will explore a broad range of issues related to collaborative learning globally. Specific areas of interest may focus on what various countries are doing in regards to distance/open learning, distribution, policy, mobile and providing overall accesses to learning globally.

1. Welcome to NDLW Webinars International: Collaborative Learning Globally Webinars Sponsored by:

2. Introduction-USDLA Dr. John G. Flores Chief Executive Officer United States Distance Learning Association Dr. Kenneth E. Hartman 2008 NDLW National Committee Chairman Academic Director, Drexel University Online Mrs. Julie Young President, USDLA President and Chief Executive Officer Florida Virtual School Agenda 1. About USDLA 2. Global Activity 3. F. Soeltl 4. N. Sonwalkar 5. A. Szucs 6. Thank You Russ Colbert Global Education Market Director Polycom

5. Brazil – Context & Main Findings 26 states + Capital 5,507 cities (Sao Paulo largest city in the world) 200 millions habitants 30 millions Internet users – 16% over total population 3 millions e-Learning users – 10% over Internet users +600 Organizations –> 50% GNP 5th largest country in the world (China, India, USA, Indonesia, Brasil) - Portuguese

6. Stimulate organizations (private, educational and government) to adopt the existing Technologies to support and promote “Continuous Learning” process Fund Visually Impaired Non Profit Organizations in the employment process. (social contribution) e-Learning Brasil – Award (2002 – 2008) Brazil – Context & Main Findings

7. 105 participants Brazil – Context & Main Findings 64% 17% 19%

8. Business Strategies Alignment Brazil – Context & Main Findings 6 Main Business Reasons Increase Sales & Customers Satisfaction Streamline New Product & Services Launch Reduce T&D Costs Optimize Cost of Opportunity Stimulate Self-Development & Self-Carrier Planning Management (pro-active) Develop and Retain Human Capital

9. 105 Organizations – 1999 / 2008 R$ 1,3 billions investments - R$ 2.9 billions benefits Break-even: 6 months Brazil – Context & Main Findings

10. ILT (+12% / 8 years) e-Learning (+25% / year) Brazil – Context & Main Findings Blended = 3% to 29%

11. “ Beyond e-Learning” www.marcrosenberg.com Training (Instructional Solutions) Workplace Learning and Support (Knowledge and Support Solutions) Informal Workplace Settings Formal Learning Settings Learning and Performance Architecture Classroom Training Mentoring and Coaching Next Generation E-Learning Simulations and Games Knowledge Management Experts and Expertise Communities of Practice Online Training Information Repositories Performance Support True Blended Learning (“Blended Training”) Traditional Blended Learning

12. 1. Strategic Alignment 2. Results Measurement 3. Pedagogical x Technical Focus 4. Change Management 5. Sponsorship & Engagement 6. Infrastructure Best Practices

19. Three Functions of Brain Primary Secondary Tertiary

21. 4D- Learning - HITE Multimedia Cognitive Models Interactivity Social Construction

30. HELIOS E-Learning Territories: Differentiation as key word