Presentations, Panel Discussions, and Service Activities

• Saba, F., (2004). (Presenter). Evaluation and research in distance education: The last 20 years, and the next. 20th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning. Madison, WI.
• Saba, F., (2004). (Presenter). Future of distance education: Policies, prospects, obstacles. Alliance for Distance Education in California, Summit XV. Pasadena, CA.
• Saba, F. (2004). (Presenter). The impact of distance education on higher education in the 21st century. Institute for teaching and learning, The University Connecticut. Storrs, CT.
• Saba, F. (2004). (Presenter). Organizational change: The Impact of distance education on the roles of faculty & administrators. Pre-Conference Workshop: Distance Education Management: Trends That Will Influence Distance Education in the 21st Century University: How Will Your Institution Respond? 89th Annual Conference of University Continuing Education Association Conference. San Antonio, TX.
• Saba, F. (2003). (Presenter). Trends in policy development and planning for distance education. Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.
• Saba, F. (2003). (Presenter). Faculty development: Issues for distance education. Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.
• Saba, F. (2003). (Presenter). Development and growth of distance education. Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.
• Saba, F. (2003). (Presenter). Learning How to Learn at a Distance. Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow. Columbus, OH.
• Saba, F. (2002). (Presenter). Research in Distance Education. [Online conference]. The Mofet Institute, Tel Aviv, Israel.
• Saba, F. (2002) (Presenter). Evolution of Research in Distance Education. Second Conference on Research in Distance and Adult Learning in Asia. The Open University of Hong Kong., The People’s Republic China, Hong Kong SAR.
• Saba, F., Haakenson, V. (2002).(Presenter). How to Manage Your Personal Knowledge of Distance Education. 17th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning: Madison, WI.
• Saba, F. (1997). Virtual University Program. Sacramento, CA: California Virtual University.
• Saba, F. (2002). (Presenter). Information About Distance Education: Finding What You Need, Quickly and Painlessly. Summit XIII, Alliance for Distance Education in California. Manhattan Beach, CA.
• Saba, F. (2001). (Presenter). Research in Distance Education: What Practitioners Need to Know. Summit XII, Alliance for Distance Education in California. San Diego, CA.
• Saba, F. ( 2000). (Presenter). Research in Distance Education: What Practitioners Need to Know. Summit XI, Alliance for Distance Education in California. San Diego, CA.
• Saba, F. (2000). (Presenter). Planning for Distance Education. Regional Continuing Education Program for Community Rehabilitation National Training Conference. San Diego, CA.
• Saba, F. (1997). (Presenter). From mortar and bricks to silicon and chips: How real is virtual training & learning. Issues in Information Technology -- Educational Series, presented by Anderson Consulting at the University of California Graduate School of Management, Irvine.
• Saba, F. (1997). (Presenter). Global Aspects of Distance and Open Education. The World Bank. The Pennsylvania State University.
• Saba, F. (1997). (Presenter). Distance education and national development. Fourth Research Symposium on Distance Education, The Pennsylvania State University.
• Saba, F. (1997). (Presenter). Distance education and its ramifications for traditional education. The 18th World Conference of the International Council of Distance Education: The New Learning Environment -- A Global Perspective. The Pennsylvania State University.
• Saba, F. (1997). (Presenter). Global distance education. The 18th International Council of Distance Education World Conference. The Pennsylvania State University.
• Saba, F. (1995). Transactional distance: Research issues. Pennsylvania State University [Audio conference].
• Saba, F., McFarlane, F., Turner, T. (1996). (Presenter). Building interactivity in video conferencing. Distance Education Through Telecommunications Project. [International video conference].
• Saba, F. (1996). (Presenter). Videoconferencing and telecommunications: Technologies and training. International Training Center. KPBS.
• Saba, F. (1996). (Presenter). Strategies for Global Competitiveness: Management in Today’s Global Information Village. International Training Center. KPBS.
• Saba, F. (1996). (Presenter). Distance learning through telecommunications. Taking control of the Technology: Rehabilitation Association Training Symposium. Charlston, WV.
• Saba, F. (1996) (Presenter). Research in distance education. CSU Faculty Development Institute on Distributed Course Delivery for Problem Based Learning. CSUnet.
• Saba, F., & Turner, T. (Presenter). (1996). Distance education through telecommunications. 12th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI.
• Saba, F. (1996). (Presenter). Distance learning systems and technologies. Technology and Vocational Rehabilitation Conference. Charleston, WV.
• Saba, F. (1995). (Presenter). Interactivity in distance education: The “negative” side. International Council of Distance Education, ICDE 95-L on-line virtual conference for distance educators. The Internet.
• Saba, F. (1995). (Presenter). Linking learning theory to distance education theory: A systems dynamic approach. Third Invitational Symposium on Research in Distance Education, Pennsylvania State University.
• Saba, F., & ED 830 Students (1995). (Producers). Distance education applications Part I: Dr. Rafaela Santa Cruz: Advanced Education Statistics. Media Technology Services CSUNet.
• Saba, F., & ED 830 Students (1995). (Producers). Distance education applications Part II: Debriefing Dr. Rafaela Santa Cruz Advanced Education Statistics. Media Technology Services CSUNet. [Teleconference].
• Saba, F. (1995). (Presenter). Implementing distance education programs in California State Universities. Media Technology Services CSUNet. San Diego, CA. [Teleconference].
• Saba, F. (1995). (Presenter). Distance learning: technologies, design issues, and implementation. International Training Center, San Diego, CA.
• Saba, F. (1995). (External Expert). Department of Pedagogy & Educational Psychology, University of Malaya, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. External experts assist in reviewing achievements of the faculty for tenure and promotion. Dr. Saba assessed the portfolio of two faculty members.
• Saba, F. with Harrison, P., McFarlane, F., Turner, T. (1994). (Presenters). Building interactivity in video conferencing. Distance Learning Through Telecommunications Project, Kinko’s_Sprint network.
• Saba, F., & Williams, J. (1994). (Presenter). Evaluating distance education systems: The role of the institute for teaching and learning. Long Beach, CA: Office of the Chancellor, California State University.
• Saba, F. (1994). (Presenter). Distance education at San Diego State University: an overview of programs and activities. Urban Systems Institute, Santee, CA.
• Saba, F. (1994). (Presenter). Videoconferencing and telecommunications: Technologies and training. International Training Center/KPBS.
• Saba, F. (1994). (Presenter). Compressed video in distance education. Distance Learning Through Telecommunications Project, Interwork Institute, San Diego, CA.
• Saba, F. (1994). (Presenter).Desktop video conferencing: Design issues. Distance Learning Through Telecommunications Project, Interwork Institute, San Diego, CA.
• Saba, F. (1994). (Presenter). Understanding video technology for distance learning. Distance Learning Through Telecommunications Project, Interwork Institute, San Diego, CA.
• Saba, F. (1994, August). (Presenter). Globaled: Learner-centered inquiry into principles of good practice in distance education. Paper presented at the Tenth Annual Conference on Learning/Teaching, Madison, WI.
• Shearer, R. L., & Saba, F. (1994, August). (Presenter). Perception of learner control and autonomy using compressed and desktop video. Paper presented at the Tenth Annual Conference on Learning/Teaching, Madison, WI.
• Saba, F. (1994, April). (Presenter). Globaled: The San Diego State University experience. Distance Education Research Conference. San Antonio, TX.
Participant, F. Saba, (1994, May). Distance Education Curriculum Forum. Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, Texas.
• Saba, F. (Presenter). (1993, September). Telecommunication's Impact on Training. National Society for Performance and Instruction (San Diego Chapter). San Diego, CA.
• Saba, F. & Shearer, R. L. (1993). (Presenters). Integrated multimedia in distance education. Paper presented at the ED-MEDIA ‘93 World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia. Orlando, FL.
• Saba, F. (1993). (Presenter). Telecommunications and library support services in distance education. High Expectations and Success for Urban and Middle Level Students: Middle Level Conference. Bell Junior High School. San Diego, CA.
• Saba, F. (1993). (Presenter). Instructional interaction in distance education. Paper presented at the Convention of The Association for Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans, LA.
• Chair, Saba, F. (1993). (Presenter). Design of hypermedia applications to improve learning efficiency. Panel discussion at the Convention of The Association for Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans, LA.
• Participant, Saba, F. (1993). (Presenter). Project DELTA (Direct Electronic Learning Teaching Alternative) workshop, California State University, Sacramento, CA.
• Saba, F. (1992). (Presenter). Interactive multimedia. Digital Equipment Corporation: Mexico City, Mexico. Coordinator, (1992). Advisors for the Middle East region. International Division. The Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
• Saba, F. (1991, May). (Presenter). Systems analysis of integrated distance education by discourse. Paper presented at the Second Annual Distance Education Research Symposium.
• Saba, F. (1991, April). (Presenter). Development communication paradigms and the role of broadcasting in developing countries. Paper presented at the Broadcast Industry Conference, San Francisco, CA.
• Chair, Saba, F. (1991, February). (Presenter). Distance education and open learning: A global perspective. Panel discussion at the Convention of The Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Orlando, FL.
• Saba, F. (1991, February). (Presenter). Training instructional designers for converging distance education systems. Paper presented at the Convention of The Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Orlando, FL.
• Saba, F. (1990, October). (Presenter). Training future educators for integrated distance education workstations. Paper presented at the 32nd Annual International Conference of the Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems, San Diego, CA.
• Chair, Local Organizing Committee, 32nd Annual International Conference of the Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems, San Diego, CA.
• Saba, F. (1990, August). (Presenter). Training distance educators for converging technologies. Paper presented at the Sixth Annual Conference on Learning/Teaching, Madison, WI. Participant, Saba, F. (1990, June). (Presenter). Distance Learning Conference II, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Scottsdale, AZ.
• Saba, F. (1990, May). (Participant). California Distance Learning Summit, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.
• Saba, F. (1990, March). (Presenter). Research and development in converging distance education systems. Paper presented at the monthly meeting of the National Society for Performance and Instruction, San Diego Chapter, San Diego, CA.
• Saba, F. (1990, February). (Chair). Designing distance education for a global society. Panel discussion at the Convention of The Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.
• Saba, F. (1990, February). (Presenter). Principles of screen design for HyperCard stack development. Paper presented at the Convention of The Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.
• Chair, Saba, F. (1990, February). (Presenter). Public policy and educational technology in developing countries. Panel discussion at the Convention of The Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.
• Keynote Speaker, Saba, F. (1989, August). (Presenter). Understanding complexity in distance education. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of Teaching at a Distance, after receiving the Charles A. Wedemeyer Award for an outstanding article in distance education. Madison, WI.
• Saba, F. (1990, January – February). (Planner). Program Planning Committee, AECT Division/National Affiliate, the Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology,Anaheim, CA.
• Participant, Saba, F. (1989, October). Distance Learning Conference II. Los Alamos National Laboratory, Ruidoso, NM.
• Saba, F. (1988). (Presenter). Instructional capabilities of integrated telecommunications systems. Paper presented at the monthly meeting of the San Diego Chapter of the Society for Performance and Instruction, San Diego, CA.
• Harrison, P., & Saba, F. (Presenters). (1989, February). Effective organizational and instructional dimensions of distance education. Paper presented at the Convention of The Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Dallas, TX.
• Saba, F. (1989, February). (Presenter).HyperCard: An effective medium for teaching instructional message design. Paper presented at the Convention of The Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Dallas, TX.
• Saba, F. , & Vitaglione, J. (Presenter). (1988, January). Instructional capabilities of integrated systems: Is distance education ready for ISDN. Paper presented at the Convention of The Association for Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans, LA.
• I Can do that. [Videotape]. San Diego, CA: San Diego State University.
  • (1988, January). Association for Educational Communications and Technology, New Orleans, LA.
  • (1988, October). Computer Technology/Special Education/Rehabilitation Conference, Northridge, CA.
  • (1987, October). Council for Learning Disabilities, San Diego, CA.
  • (1987, November). California Educational Research Association, San Jose, CA.
• Saba, F. (1987). (Member of panel). Problems and promises of high-tech communications. Joint Convention of the Association of U. S. University Directors of International Agricultural Programs and the Agricultural Communicators in Education. The University of Rhode Island. Galilee, RI.
• Saba, F. (1987). (Member of panel). Power policy, and instructional technology. Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Atlanta, GA.
• F. Saba, (1986). (Debater). International technology transfer: The provider and the receiver. A point/counter point. A debate between Dr. Saba, SDSU, and Dr. James King, of the Department of Agricultural Communications, University of Nebraska. Chaired by Dr. Donald Ely, Professor of Education, Syracuse University as part of the proceedings of the 1986 Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV.
• Saba, F. (1987 February – March). (Planner). Program Planning Committee, AECT Division/National Affiliate, for the Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology in Atlanta, GA.
• Saba, F. (1986, January). (Planner). Program Planning Committee, AECT Division/National Affiliate, for the AECT Convention in Las Vegas, NV.
• Saba, F. (1985). (Representative). The Educational Technology Program, at the Conference of the University Consortium for Instructional Development and Technology on the State-of-the-Field, Bloomington, Indiana.