Virtual HETS Best Practices Showcase 2019 – Hotel Reservations

Celebrating Innovation in Access, Retention, and Online Learning and Technology to
Promote Hispanic Student Success in Higher Education

February 7 – February 15, 2019

The Opening Session of the Conference was celebrated face to face. This session took place on February 7, 2019 at the Ana G. Méndez University in Gurabo Puerto Rico at 12:00 pm. Previously registered participants (by invitation) and Board Members of the HETS Consortium traveling outside San Juan, PR can take advantage of a group rate negotiated with the InterContinental San Juan Hotel. The HETS group rate starts at $239 (per night, plus taxes). The InterContinental San Juan is located at: 5961 Isla Verde Avenue: Carolina, PR 00979.

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This afternoon we had the 4th synchronous session of the H-LTLA offered by @edtech_expert from @HostosCollege. His session focused on the topic of Online Learning. This session was hands on and promote the collaboration among the participants during the activities made.

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Today we started the 1st edition of the H-LTLA and welcomed participants from institutions in the US and PR! Today's 1st session was focused on the incorporation of instructional technologies. We wish the participants the best!

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We are thrilled to start tomorrow the 1st edition of the H-LTLA! This is a professional development program focused on developing the next generation leaders to serve at HSI's. We are delighted and ready to help fill the gaps in the participant's expertise and experience.

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This afternoon we had the 4th synchronous session of the H-LTLA offered by by Mr. Carlos Guevara, Director of Office of Educational Technology, Co-Director of Center for Teaching and Learning, Hostos Community College. His session focused on the topic of Online Learning. Some of the participants takeaways were: • Strategies to foster its adoption, practical implementation, and growth. • Structure and solid bases to promote online learning in an institution. • Professional development structures and support services. •Protocols for continuous development and evaluation based on research, best practices, and national standards.This session was hands on and promote the collaboration among the participants during the activities made. If you want to know more about the Academy, visit: hets.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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Today’s we had the 3rd synchronous session of the H-LTLA offered by Dr. Juan Tito Melendez Alicea, Professor at the Faculty of Education Recinto de Río Piedras de la UPR, and member of the Systemic Distance Education Advisory Board. His session was focused on instructional design and its impact when designing courses for face-to-face and online learning. Some of the participants takeaways were: • The science behind the instructional design•Understanding the models•Evaluating e-learning effectiveness•Organizing the content and the visualsEncouraging participant progressThis session was very interactive & insightful for the participants. If you want to know more about the Academy, visit: hets.org ... See MoreSee Less

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Today's 2nd synchronous session of the HETS Academy was offered by Mr. Carlos Guevara, Director of Office of Educational Technology, Co-Director of Center for Teaching and Learning, Hostos Community College. His session focused on the topic of Teaching & Learning. Some of the participants takeaways were: •Models for the 21st Century (Academic Model, Student Services Model)•Strategies for student success•Effective transition from face-to-face to online education•Blended Learning•Assessment and evaluation•Emerging instructional technology We are confident that this second session contribute to support the participants development.🔗hets.org ... See MoreSee Less

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