ESC Region 12 Staff Earn National Distance
Learning Awards
Honorees are Two of Five National Winners
WACO, TEXAS—Education
Service Center Region 12 announced today that two
of its employees have won national awards in distance
learning activities. Roxanne Glaser and Shane
Howard received several National Distance Learning
Week Awards from the Center for Interactive Learning
and Collaboration (CILC). Glaser serves as the distance
learning coordinator and Howard serves as a level
5 technology specialist in Videoconference Services.
Together, they support nearly 60 districts in their
pursuit of educational opportunities through distance
learning.
Glaser and Howard are two of five k-12 education
employees from across the nation recognized for exemplary
use of videoconferencing (IVC) and/or other synchronous
communications technologies to support and advance
learning. Glaser earned the Professional Development
for Educators award for the Mystery Guest Showcase
event and a Collaborative Projects award for Monster
Match 2007. Howard earned the award for technical
program support for education.
“CILC is proud to recognize outstanding contributors to the
field of distance learning,” said Ruth Blankenbaker, executive director
of CILC. “These winners offer break-through applications of technology
that have great impact on student learning. They are models for us all.”
CILC announced all winners during its National Distance
Learning Week (NDLW) Awards Luncheon, which took
place November 13 as part of the CILC Symposium in
Indianapolis. The Symposium attracted distance learning
leaders from 26 states, Canada and the UK. AT&T
was the CILC Symposium title sponsor.
Glaser was also the recipient of the 2007 Center
Of Science and Industry (COSI) Excellence in Education
through Technology Award.
She is a strong advocate for distance learning in
the K-12 classroom and continues to create collaborative
events and connect schools to educational opportunities
to enhance learning. She has also worked as a classroom
teacher and curriculum specialist assisting new teachers
and their mentors. Glaser has been with ESC Region
12 for nine years, serving the last four in Videoconference
Services. She holds a master’s degree in educational
technology from Pepperdine University and bachelor’s
degree in English Literature from Baylor University.
Although Howard’s main focus is to provide
technical support for the center’s videoconferences
and school connections, he also presents unique content
to schools. His programs include “Singing with
Shane” and interactive learning activities
that inspire teachers and engage students. “Weather
with Rusty,” his latest project brings weather
safety into classrooms throughout central Texas.
This popular program will serve more than 2,000 students
this school year. Howard has been with the
center for six years.
NDLW is sponsored annually by the United States
Distance Learning Association. During NDLW, education
organizations nationwide organize events in recognition
of distance learning. The Awards Luncheon, sponsored
by TANDBERG, honored winners based on the results
of a vote by their peers.
For more information about the Videoconference Program
at ESC Region 12, visit www.esc12.net/videoconference/default.html.
About USDLA
The United States Distance Learning Association
(USDLA), a non-profit organization formed in 1987,
promotes the development and application of distance
learning for education and training. USDLA serves
the needs of the distance learning community by providing
advocacy, information, networking, and opportunity.
Distance education and training constituencies served
include pre-k-12 education, higher and continuing
education, and home schooling as well as business,
corporate, military, government, and telehealth markets.
The USDLA trademarked logo is the recognized worldwide
symbol of dedicated professionals committed to the
distance learning industry. For more information,
visit www.usdla.org or call 800-275-5162.
About CILC
Established in 1994, the nonprofit Center for Interactive
Learning and Collaboration (CILC) supports and advances
education through videoconferencing and other collaborative
technologies. CILC offers access to quality professional
development and student educational content, as well
as consulting and technical assistance. This helps
schools leverage technology to improve educational
outcomes, while saving time and money. As a leader
in promoting distance learning, CILC is host to the
2007 CILC Symposium, November 13-14, which addresses
practical applications, issues and concerns, and
emerging trends related to the use of videoconferencing
(IVC) and collaborative technologies in education.
For more information, visit www.cilc.org or
call 317-231-6525.
About ESC Region 12
One of 20 centers
throughout Texas, the Education
Service Center (ESC) Region
12 provides professional
training and technical assistance
for the purpose of improving
student performance for all
students. Based in Waco, with
offices in, Corsicana, Goldthwaite, Hillsboro, Nolanville and Teague, the ESC
Region 12’s service area includes Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Freestone,
Hamilton, Hill, Lampasas, Limestone, Mills, McLennan and Navarro counties.
# # #
| 
| 
| 
| 
| 
