1999
"Creating the Public Library of the Future" Tompkins County Public Library June, 1999; Ithaca, NY.
Presentation on trends affecting the public library.
1998
"Building a Digital Reference Cloud: Revolutionizing Reference for the Classroom" ISIS Teleconference 1998.
Digital Reference is changing how we view the digital library. Rather than defining the virtual library as a set of digital objects and cold collections of data, digital reference introduces the concept of human and humane services. This presentation explores the foundation of a digital reference network (or cloud) that will create a series of powerful tools for the classroom. These tools include a transparent network of experts and expertise.
"Exploring Digital Reference Services" Faculty Candidate Presentation Syracuse University February 2, 1998; Syracuse, NY.
Overview of Lankes' research into digital reference services for the faculty of Syracuse University's School of Information Studies.
AskAs: Lessons learned from K-12 Digital Reference Services Library of Congress Institute Reference Service in a Digital Age June 20, 1998; Washington, DC.
Spoke of how libraries can learn from K-12 AskA services.
The Reference Revolution: Laying the Foundation for a Question Economy Connecting Users with Services: Reference Service in the Networked Environment Conference November 8, 1998; Minneapolis, MN.
Discussing the impact of digital reference on traditional libraries.
1997
ERIC Unbound ERIC Technical Meeting 1997, Washington D.C.
Examining issues that will impact the ERIC system in the near future.
"Virtual Becomes Reality" Manlius Pebble Hill Staff Development September 3, 1997; DeWitt, NY.
Discussion of technology and its effectiveness in K-12 schools.
GEM and FIBRE FIBRE Interagency Working Group September 10, 1997; Washington D.C.
Presented on the relationship of GEM to executive branch efforts to make educational resources available on the Internet. FIBRE was later renamed FREE.
"Classroom Applications for the Internet" Teaching & Learning Conference November 21, 1997; Denver, CO.
Four Level model of the Internet.
1996
"Successful Web Sites: Today and Tomorrow" CoSN K12 on the Information Superhighway Conference, March 17, 1996; Alexandria, VA.
Having a Web site these days is becoming as common as an e-mail address. Organizations are putting up page after page, but is anyone looking? Does your web site help your organization...your users...anyone?
"Internet 101: The Basics" CoSN K-12 Networking Conference March 17, 1996; Arlington, VA.
The Internet has become a hot topic in K-12 education. However, for all of the media coverage and attention, there is little fundamental education into what the Internet is, and how all the applications associated with the Internet fit together. This workshop seeks to provide a basic understanding of the Internet, connection to the network of networks, and a model of how Internet applications fit together.
"Putting Telecommunications in Context" Keynote talk to the Waterloo School District 1996, Waterloo, NY.
The Information age is upon us, and some say that the communications age is rapidly evolving to the next era. K12 schools must not only become aware of these changes to train the society of tomorrow, but also to become informed consumers. This keynote talk to the Waterloo School District looked not only at trends and examples of telecommunications but their anticipated impacts on education.
1995
"Challenges for the Telecommunications Industry in the K-12 Market" BICSI Fall Conference September 23, 1995; Tucson, AZ.
The presentation will give criteria for selecting appropriate bandwidth requirements and network solutions. It will further point out existing obstacles in the K-12 market such as old and degrading infrastructures, political and economic issues, and proposed solutions. Lastly the presentation will explore emerging telecommunication issues in K-12 schools, such as cable provisions versus telephony, and anticipated applications concerns in K-12 networking.
"Internet 101: The Basics" National School Board Association's Teaching and Technology Conference,
The Internet has become a hot topic in K-12 education. However, for all of the media coverage and attention, there is little fundamental education into what the Internet is, and how all the applications associated with the Internet fit together. This workshop seeks to provide a basic understanding of the Internet, connection to the network of networks, and a model of how Internet applications fit together.
"Applying the Internet" National School Board Association's Teaching and Technology Conference
The Internet is seen as a new educational technology for use in K12 education. This presentation argues that it is more than simply an education tool, but rather a new medium for delivery of educational content. Regardless of how you define the Internet, its use creates many issues that needs to be resolved before it can be fully utilized in a school or district. This presentation seeks to provide an overview of present K12 activities on the net, and highlight some of the issues in its use.
1994
"AskERIC: Education Information with a Personal Touch Success Through Partnerships" Chief State School Officers 1994; Washington D.C.
AskERIC has become widely known throughout the Internet and Government community for providing high-quality service and information. AskERIC cannot do this all alone. It is constantly seeking to improve itself and its offerings to users by working with partners. This presentation outlines the AskERIC service, and its partners.
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