2007 China/US Forum on Distance Learning Dr. Quan Yang / Gayle Nelson Troy University eCampus Dr. Susan Aldridge / Dr. Stella Porto / Katherine Lee University of Maryland University College Susan Kryczka Boston University Robert Zotti Stevens Institute of Technology Pat Artz Bellevue University Hanrong Wang May 2007 gnelson Jacksonville State University Shanghai Shanghai …the city's population has surpassed 20 million. Shanghai Shanghai Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Garden Dr. Aldridge, Dr. Porto University of Maryland University College Sun Aiping Distance Education Journal Leaving Shanghai for Hangzhou Susan Kryczka Boston University Hangzhou Hangzhou Taixuhu Holiday Hotel US/China DL Forum, Hangzhou Hangzhou Orient Culture Park …the city described by Marco Polo as "the finest and most splendid city in the world." Hangzhou Orient Culture Park Hangzhou Orient Culture Park Hangzhou Orient Culture Park Hangzhou Orient Culture Park Hangzhou Orient Culture Park Hangzhou Orient Culture Park West Lake, Hangzhou West Lake West Lake West Lake West Lake Summer Palace, Beijing This Palace served as a summer resort for Empress Dowager Cixi Summer Palace Summer Palace Summer Palace Summer Palace Summer Palace Hutong, Beijing Hutong A hutong is an ancient city alley or lane typical in Beijing It is a unique form of community that exists only in China. Hutong Hutong Beijing Drum Tower, Beijing The Great Wall, Beijing The Great Wall of China was built over 2000 years ago, by Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China during the Qin (Ch'in) Dynasty The Great Wall The Great Wall The Great Wall The Great Wall Tiananmen Square, Beijing The blood shed in Tiananmen Square has come to symbolize the triumph of the spirit over brute force. Forum Hanrong Wang Jacksonville State University, AL Dr. Quan Yang Gayle Nelson Troy University, AL Robert Zotti Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ Pat Artz Bellevue University, NB Dr. Stella Porto University of Maryland University College Susan Kryczka Boston University Li Wei China Youth Center For International Exchange Olympics Cuisine Fantastic food, great vegetables, but can’t handle the duck tongue… Culture Buildings Culture Children! Gracious hosts, an enlightening DL Forum, and fantastic tours in the beautiful country of China. 2007 China/US Forum on Distance Learning May 2007 gnelson