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Regarding the use of future versus present tense in the draft AECT
Vision 2000 statement: The Task Force has discussed this issue, but I
forgot to report the status.  We recognize the value of the present tense
as  descriptive of an existing attribute; however, we are concerned that,
for attributes or goals that are yet to be attained, the present tense
implies an achievment that is not in fact accomplished.
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One way to resolve this, we think, is to use present tense for existing
attributes and future tense for yet to be accomplished attributes.
Because the Vision document is a living document, present tense could
be substituted for future tense when appropriate--that is when a goal
or attributes has been accomplished.  There will be another
opportunity to comment on this before a report is made to the Board, so
please hang in there with us.
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We are trying to avoid getting bogged down on this issue until we get
more and better objectives under the goal areas.  We need to do this to
establish doable timelines, and that is why we have put the present call
out for comments on the Vision and Goals.
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Listserv discussion has been very valuable in shaping our thinking,
and we hope to receive insightful comment on objectives that will lead
to goal attainment.  Our plan is to develop a draft timeline by
mid-May, and we will appreciate your participation leading to that
milestone.
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Again, your participation is very helpful.  Keep the comments coming.
Rusty....

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Floyd K. (Rusty) Russell, EdD
  rusty@wvucblc2.hsc.wvu.edu
Director, Computer-Based Learning Center
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia University
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