2007 - Emerging models of learning/teaching via cyberinfrastructure Far from the popular view of distance education providing less than face-to-face instruction, learning experiences using sophisticated media now enable powerful pedagogies well beyond what is possible in classroom settings.“ Cyberinfrastructure” is an evolving effort to make massive digital information available for integration into the learning/teaching process. New forms of distance education pedagogy will emerge enabling instructors and learners to review and interpret a wealth of digital data. Dr. Chris Dede will describe the ambitious vision for cyber infrastructure: the integra tion of computing, data and networks, digitally-enabled sensors, and observatories and experimental facilities. Cyberinfrastructure enables exciting models now emerging in distance education, forms of pedagogy in which instructors help participants to interpret rich experiences. This session describes both the opportunities and challenges in rethinking teaching and assessment to prepare students for 21st Century roles in a “flat” world. (Javascript is required to view Mediasite content)