PNACAC Summer Institute

August 3rd, 2006

Many thanks to PNACAC and Alicia Ortega specifically for inviting me to speak on Technology in Admissions at their summer institute. It was great meeting everyone and if you would like the presentation slides, I borrowed them from an older AACRAO presenation given by Eric Stoller.

If you have further questions, please feel free to leave a comment that I’ll answer on this blog post.

Thanks again,

dc

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2 Responses to “PNACAC Summer Institute”

  1. Eric Stoller Says:
    August 3rd, 2006 at 12:07 pm

    Thanks for the link. I like the new look of CC.

    Here’s my question: Besides blogs, podcasts, vodcasts and really simple syndication, what new technologies do you see heading our direction with regards to Admissions specific Web 2.0 type applications?

  2. dan Says:
    August 3rd, 2006 at 1:55 pm

    Web pages featuring AJAX functionality that utilize a real-time, database backed web service for any number of forms that are currently filled out either online or by paper. AJAX would allow for live data correction and suggestion, all without navigating away from a single page. Could also be extended as a dynamic student workflow as well, transitioning the student automatically to registration and financial aid. Would make for a much lighter, efficient and usable web application.

    But due to the complexity of implementing such an application, I still think blogs, wikis, and related syndicated services are the best bang for the buck for most Admissions departments. Not to mention many Admissions websites have existing work required in terms of accessibility, compliance, and standardized coding conventions that needs to be addressed first.

    Thanks for your comment,

    dc

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