Concurrent Sessions 1 Monday, April 30, 2012 10 - United States ...

Concurrent Sessions 1 

Monday, April 30, 2012 

10:00am – 11:00am 

Sponsor Spotlight 

Salon A (Blackboard Collaborate Virtual Room) 

Next-Generation Collaboration Technology for 21 st Century Teaching and Learning 

Presented by: Valerie Schreiner (Blackboard Collaborate) and Marcel Bechtoldt (University of Missouri - St. 

Louis) 

Constituency: ALL 

Today’s educators require a solution that will help them squarely meet the multitude of academic, technical, and financial 

demands placed on them. Learn how online collaboration solutions for teaching and learning engage more students, 

significantly improve learning outcomes, deliver professional development, and lower operational costs. 

Salon B (Panel) 

Topic: Blended Learning 

How Blended Learning is Changing the Classroom 

Moderator: Nell Thompson (Full Sail) 

Panelists: Michael Pregot (Long Island University), Sribhagyam Srinivasan (Lamar State College – Orange), and 

Jim Ellis (Lamar State College – Orange) 


Blended courses combine online and classroom learning activities and resources to reduce in-class seat time for students 

in a face-to-face environment. If done correctly, blended courses can be a panacea for administrators, faculty and students. 

However, if proper planning is not done, the results can be less than satisfactory. Come discuss both the processes taken 

into consideration and the pros and cons of both. Best practices will also be highlighted. 

Salon E 

When They Adopt Web Conferencing, How Do We Support IT 

Presented by: Alan Girelli and Toni Pennacchia (University of Massachusetts Boston) 

Constituency: HE 

Everyone Skypes; online students expect web conferencing as a means to increase online interaction. But when adoption 

grows, what support model scales to meet needs of instructors and learners? Members of the UMB University College 

Synchronous Conferencing Support Team describe their support model, developed during a decade of systemic 

integration. We will describe our faculty and student constituents, and compare our support model to the few other fully 

developed models we know (including distinct and well-designed support systems in place at Babson College and Bentley 

College.) Though we will disclose the particular conference systems we support, this workshop is tool agnostic; the model 

we describe has migrated from one to another web conference tool and is slated to migrate again soon. Throughout our 

discussion, we will indicate how our ancestry as a distance education program that relied upon interactive television, 

satellite and cablecast delivery paired with telephone and computer networks has influenced the development of our 

support model.

Salon F 

From International to Global Education: Concept, Examples, and Implementation 

Presented by: Marc Sperber (Duke Global Health Institute) 

Constituency: HE/INT 

Global education transitions from the one-or two-way flow of knowledge between international partners or dispersed 

learners to a multi-nodal global network in which students around the world learn 21st century cross-cultural collaboration 

skills while they learn course content. Examples and steps to implement such a model will be shared. 

Grand Suites 1 

A Journey Into the Parallel Universe: Designing Online Simulations 

Presented by: Teri Portman and Pamela Bryan Williams (Webster University) 


The parallel universe describes the separate but equal nature of face-to-face and online courses. This presentation 

demonstrates how interactions conducted in face-to-face courses can be translated to an online environment, in order to 

provide a comparable, high quality learning experience for online students. 


Motivating Faculty to Teach Online through Community of Practice Model 

Presented by: Lujean Baab, Aaron Bond (IDDL-Virginia Tech) 

Constituency: HE/COR/TEL/GOV 

A recent survey of online education in the US revealed little change faculty acceptance of online learning in the past eight 

years. This session will present an overview of how faculty mentors in a Community of Practice model can motivate 

faculty involvement and overcome faculty resistance to teaching online. 


Broadway 1 

Cheating in Distance Education: Old Threats, New Threats, Effective Solutions 

Presented by: David Foster (Kryterion), Michelle Gutierrez (Western Governor’s University), Nancy Mattoon 

(Kryterion), and Rick Shearer (Penn State World Campus) 


The goal of the session is to help distance education organizations better prepare for the cheating threats we will see in our 

courses, and to manage those threats effectively. Secure testing in distance education has its obvious challenges. Recent 

reports indicate that cheating may be more widespread in distance education courses than in traditional education courses. 

During the session, traditional threats (such as copying from a friend), along with the most recent cheating technologies 

on the market, will be identified and discussed. Also, methods to handle the threats and reduce the risks associated with 

cheating will be discussed. Presenters include representatives from both corporate and academic worlds, with ample 

reference to real-life situations and solutions. 

Broadway 2 

MSBA Online: Improving Teaching and Learning When Budgets are Strained 

Presented by: Jeanie Gordon (Missouri Schools Boards’ Association), Monica Beglau (eMints National Center), 

and Michael Grissom (Missouri School Boards’ Association) 

Constituency: K-12/HE 

Bringing online learning from the margin to the mainstream is challenging when funding is limited. The Missouri School 

Boards' Association, MU College of Education and MOREnet formed a partnership, resulting in "MSBA Online" - a 

consortium designed to leverage resources among members and provide high quality learning in Missouri schools. This 

innovative approach has been the result of several months of discussion and thought by many stakeholders willing to 

bring their resources and expertise to the table for the good of all. Information will be shared during the presentation, and 

group activities will be incorporated to spur thought and reflection among attendees.



11:15am – 12:15pm 


The Phoenix Way– Engaging Students Through Immersive Experiential Learning 

Presented by: Douglas Beckwith (Toolwire), David Jame Clarke IV, Cecilia Gregg, and Yvonne Phelps (University 

of Phoenix) 


Higher Education institutions today have a tremendous opportunity to engage and retain more students in their first year 

of study through the use of innovative online experiential learning environments that can be accessed by students anytime, 

anywhere. Learn how the University of Phoenix is spearheading innovation in this exciting field. 


Topic: Instructional Design 

Instructional Design: The Secret Weapon of Successful Online Learning 

Moderator: Natalie Skadra (Cengage) 

Panelists: Deborah Adelman (Kaplan University), Debbie Nogueras (Northern Arizona School of Nursing), Dirk 

Davis (California Baptist University), and Elizabeth Morris (California Baptist University) 


Online education has become an accepted form of course content presentation, with hybrid and fully online programs at 

the forefront. Moving beyond the traditional online format to provide meaningful courses with an underlying 

constructivist framework and the development and interrelatedness of the instructional design, from institutional to course 

level, is the focus of this session. 

Salon E 

Adaptive Mobile Learning (AMOL): Educating the Generation Y 

Presented by: Nishikant Sonwalkar (Synaptic Global Learning) 


The next generation of the Adaptive Mobile Learning (AMOL) that supports classroom and online instruction on mobile 

devices (iPad1/2, Android Tablets) with incredible success by increasing student online course completion rates is being 

adopted by national and international K-12 and university practitioners. AMOL – 4DL HITE Technology moves away 

from the one-size-fits-all online LMS platforms and provides instructional content that responds to users’ learning 

preferences in real time. Educational programs that have used AMOL – 4DL HITE demonstrate the highest rate of course 

completion in M-learning (90-95%). Dr. Sonwalkar will present the Adaptive Mobile Learning interface and its 

application in the M-learning courses for generation-Y students across US. 

Salon F 

Technologies and Techniques for the Busy Online Teacher

Presented by: Darcy Christianson (University of Phoenix) 


This presentation discusses technologies and techniques for the busy online educator. The presentation provides 

demonstrations of some lesser-known computer and common program shortcuts, reviews useful software to consider, and 

shares example approaches of some fun, clever techniques to help keep the online educator efficient as well as effective. 

Salon G 

The Development and Impact of a Virtual Writing Lab 

Presented by: Carl Hoagland, William Klein, and Christopher Schott (University of Missouri – St. Louis) 


Multi-user virtual environments (MUVE) are increasingly examined for their educational effectiveness. Recently, the 

University of Missouri—St.Louis (UMSL) opened its Second Life Writing Center (SLWC), a venue where university 

students receive guidance with their writing. This presentation will describe the development, implementation and initial 

research about the Center. 


Beyond Google and Bing: Mining the Internet 

Presented by: Carrie Levin and Ray Schroeder (University of Illinois Springfield) 


Google and Bing dominate the search engine marketplace, but they are not the only – and in some cases not the best – 

research tools available. We will examine the range of Internet search tools that are available with an emphasis on those 

that will best serve those in education. 


Desktop Video Conferencing Success Stories in K–12 Education 

Presented by: Linda Dickeson (Lincoln Public Schools) 

Constituency: K-12 

In early 2011, Lincoln Public Schools implemented the infrastructure to support video conferencing on the desktop, first 

with laptops and then adding mobile devices. See what surprising successful uses have evolved that support teaching, 

learning and professional growth, and how the district will realize significant savings in time and mileage. 

Broadway 1 

Strategic Planning for Distance Learning in the Department of Defense 

Presented by: David Magill (Naval War College) 

Constituency: HE/COR/GOV/MIL 

In 1999, the Department of Defense released its strategic plan for distance learning initiatives within the department. 

Authorized by Congress, this was an ongoing collaborative effort between Defense, other Federal agencies, and private 

industry. This presentation assesses results achieved and considers the future of DL in DoD. 

Broadway 2 

Teaching Ethics Online, Ethically 

Presented by: Lynn Akin (Texas Woman’s University) 

Constituency: K-12/HE/COR/GOV 

Current media scrutiny of ethics and ethical transgressions is mainstream and intensive. Teaching ethics online provides a 

foundation for process and practice. Session participants will define ethics, identify best practices in teaching ethics 

online, review relevant teaching methods such as blogs and e-debates, and choose effective online assessments.



2:00pm – 3:00pm 


Expanding the Usage of Mobile Devices to Improve Corporate Learning 

Presented by: Marty Newey (Allen Communication) 

Constituency: HE/COR/GOV/MIL/TEL 

As new learning technology emerges, there are always questions about how it can be utilized by corporations to improve 

operations, disseminate information, and to train employees. We will discuss how recent instructional design strategies 

incorporate mobile learning’s unique capabilities and how these strategies can help the participant’s future training efforts. 


Google . . . It’s Not The Only Search Engine in Town 

TOPIC: Effective Searching 

Moderator: Steve Kerby (McDaniel College) 

Panelists: Nishikant Sonwalkar (Synaptic Global Learning) and Johnette Moody (Arkansas Tech University) 

Constituency: All 

Most students and educators are "Googleites" and they think that Google is the only search engine in town. Users need to 

become smart searchers by becoming aware of the many and varied search engines available. Panelists will touch on 

some interesting facts about Google and then look at search engines that many are probably unfamiliar with, touching 

upon general to specific search engines. Participants will be introduced to topics and search engines designed specifically 

for the topic. Panelists highlight best practices and emphasize that smart searching is the key to successful searching and 

successful completion of any Internet assignment. 


Salon E 

Designing for Quality in K-20 Online/Blended Learning 

Presented by: Todd Hitchcock (Pearson) and Mickey Revenaugh (Connections Learning) 


As K-20 institutions increasingly turn to online/blended learning for direct impact on college readiness and success – 

through secondary school college prep, high school-college bridge programs, and skill development for college entrants, 

among others – hear how the field’s leaders are designing such programs for maximum quality and student benefit. 

Salon F 

Hit the Ground Running: Long-Term Learning with Handheld Devices 

Presented by: Sara Tarr (4D Metrics, Inc.) 

Constituency: COR/GOV/MIL/TEL/INT 

After attending a workshop or completing a course, the learner has short-term memory of the concepts or procedures 

presented. To maximize the learning transfer, the learning experience should contain opportunities for continued

interaction. Handheld devices are excellent tools for delivering and sending instances of instruction, assessment, and 

mentoring. Come join us to learn more! 

Salon G 

Strategies for Student-Instructor Dialogue that Increases Online Connection and Autonomy 

Presented by: Marina Kostina (Argosy University/Kendall College) 

Constituency: K-12/HE/COR/INT 

The goal of this presentation is to demonstrate three dimensions of student-instructor dialogue essential for a DL course 

that involve communication, interrelation, and a transcendence of cyberspace. It will also provide hands-on strategies for 

creating effective student-instructor dialogue that increases connection, boosts autonomy, and minimizes isolation online. 



Ensuring Academic Integrity in Online Exams 

Presented by: Jarrod Morgan (ProctorU) 

Constituency: All 

The presentation will demonstrate how educators can prevent cheating and ensure the academic integrity of online 

programs. The session will discuss how educators can advance policies designed to reduce incidents of dishonesty online 

using a number of strategies. The presenter will also share industry research and best practices. 


Broadway 1 

It's Like Baking a Chocolate Cake: Standardizing Your Development 

Presented by: Erin Doppke (Cengage Learning) 


You wouldn't bake a chocolate cake using different measurements, different ingredients, and different temperatures each 

time. So why approach design that way? In this session, you will explore the benefits of standardization--identifying your 

organization's recipe for tasty instructional design. 

Broadway 2 

Online Learning with Technology: Is There a Faculty Disconnect? 

Presented by: Lori Kupczynski and Mary Beth Green (Texas A&M University – Kingsville) 


As online education continues to expand with over 19.1 million students today taking at least one online class, continued 

research into success in this medium is necessary. Faculty were surveyed about personal use of technology, professional 

use of LMS tools and attitudes. Results and implications will be presented.



3:15pm – 4:15pm 



Trust but Verify: Ensuring Positive Student Experiences through Quality Assurance 

Presented by: Pam Birtolo, Teresa King, and Kim Rugh (Florida Virtual School) 


What are the expectations you have for your organization? How do you verify that your instructors are meeting those 

expectations? In this session, two members of Florida Virtual School’s Instructional Quality Assurance team will provide 

an overview of innovative best practices in ensuring the quality of your students’ experience. 



Topic: Mobile Learning 

Mobile Content, Mobile Applications, and Mobile Learning 

Moderator: Rhonda Blackburn (Desire2Learn) 

Panelists: Clair Schneeberger (Monarch Media) and Rob Reynolds (MBS Direct) 


Mobile devices represent a new technology frontier for delivering training and education content anywhere, anytime. This 

panel will provide research and case studies that show you how to leverage smart phones and tablets as learning tools and 

address the challenges and opportunities associated with building out a strategic mobile learning plan that embrace both 

content – commercial and open – and application. We will explore evolving technologies, best practices in content 

management, and useful mobile learning applications. 

Salon E 

Road to Success: Instructional Design Theory and Online Preparation Courses 

Presented by: Loren Kleinman (Berkeley College Online) 


Instructional design theory offers guidance on how to help people learn/develop. Using Berkeley College’s Road to 

Success in Online Learning as a case study, this session will explore methods of instructional design to develop online 

preparation courses that evaluate students’ cognitive/social capabilities in an online learning environment within an LMS. 


Salon G 

Strengthening the Legitimacy of Online Degrees Using Remote Proctoring Technology 

Presented by: Douglas Winneg (Software Secure) 

Constituency: K-12/HE/COR

As the number of students enrolled in online degree programs continue to grow, the institutions that provide them, as well 

as employers are now facing an integrity challenge with an important question: Does the online degree carry the same 

value in the market place? Securing the testing environment is a critical component for strengthening a student’s future 

academic credentials. How can this be achieved? We will explore the various authentication approaches and security 

requirements (K-12 Virtual School) and (Higher Ed Institution) and discuss why various organizations ultimately chose to 

require its students to use a Remote Proctoring solution, instead of going to campus, traveling to testing centers, or relying 

on usernames and passwords. 


Distance Learning Experiences of In-Service Music Teachers in a Master’s Program 

Presented by: Juan Vega (Boston University) 

Constituency: K-12/HE/GOV/INT 

The current study reports the experiences of in-service music teachers in a distance-learning master's program. The search 

focused on the motivational factors that led to the choice of a distance-learning program; benefits to the music education 

profession; attitudes resulted from attending online courses; and challenges in completing the degree. 


Create Your Own Bloom's Digital Taxonomy Pyramid! 

Presented by: Samantha Penney (Indiana State University) 

Constituency: K-12/HE/COR/GOV/MIL 

The Bloom's Digital Taxonomy Pyramid, using Web 2.0 technology, was originally created by Samantha Penney. Many 

have featured it in presentations at various conferences. Samantha will provide some background information on the 

pyramid, show how this one can be used, and walk you through how to create your own. 

Broadway 1 

Exploring Students’ Emotional Experiences Within the Distance Learning Environment 

Presented by: Diann Cockerham (Calice & Cockerham Consulting) 


This presentation is designed to share findings from a recent study of the experiences of learners enrolled in post 

secondary distance learning courses. The research was guided by questions that facilitated exploration of the influence of 

emotional and social climates on the learners’ experience in this evolving educational environment. Come learn more! 

Broadway 2 

The State of Synchronous Teaching Technologies in Online Courses 

Presented by: Robert Zotti (Stevens Institute of Technology) 

Constituency: K-12/HE/GOV/MIL/INT 

This presentation will review the current state of research relating to the use of synchronous teaching/learning 

technologies in online courses - particularly web conferencing. Web conferencing systems have been commercially 

available for over 10 years, yet their adoption in online courses has been less than what might be expected.


Tuesday May 1, 2012 

9:00am – 10:00am 



USDLA Quality Standards: Pathway to Excellence, Leadership, and Best Practices 

Presented by: George Collins (LEARNTECH CORP.), Jan McMahill (Drake University), and Felicia Ryerson 

(Florida Virtual School) 


This engaging presentation highlights the importance of USDLA's Quality Standards Certification for those providers 

seeking to achieve true excellence in their distance learning programs. The certification process is first described and then 

a successful applicant will outline how they prepared for and benefited from the review. 


Blended Learning Around the World 

Topic: Blended Learning 

Moderator: Aaron Bond (Virginia Tech) 

Panelists: Tara Lidstone (Vermont Interactive Television), Faye Tolar (Vermont Technical College), and Gene 

Eidelman (Mosaica Education) 


This session will focus on the growth of online and blended learning at the K-12 and collegiate levels. Learn and discuss 

about the challenges, opportunities and best practices for expansion of online and blended programs globally, and how 

American organizations can lead in this arena. 


Salon E 

Diffusion of Innovations: Can Faculty Champions Become a Virtual Lab? 

Presented by: Judith Slapak-Barski and Lili Steiner (Nova Southeastern University) 

Constituency: K-12/HE/COR/INT 

Selected faculty served as media-enrichment Champions to act as change agents to improve distance education and 

promote faculty collaboration and higher engagement. Media-enrichment Champions literally became the virtual lab at 

Fischler School of Education (FSE), Nova Southeastern University, and enriched distance learning while generating a 

positive change in academic culture. The scope of this presentation will encompass the analysis, design and 

implementation of a Virtual Lab for faculty collaboration on course media enrichment, created on the principles of Everett 

Roger’s diffusion of innovation model. Please join us to learn more! 

Salon F 

Quality Improvement in e-Learning: The EFMD-CEL Approach

Presented by: Stella Porto (UMUC) and Christoph Meier (Institut für Wirtschaftspädagogik, Universität 

St.Gallen) 

Constituency: HE/COR/INT 

Quality management in education has moved from margin to mainstream. Authentic methods of quality assurance are a 

focus of institutions offering online programs. This presentation discusses the European Foundation for Management 

Development certificate for teChnology-Enhanced Learning (EFMD-CEL) aimed at continual improvement of 

educational programs that include a significant e-learning component. 

Salon G 

Harnessing the Power of an LMS to Improve Student Outcomes 

Presented by: Shawntel Landry and Alan Sloan (American College of Education) 


This session focuses on ways an institution of higher learning can harness the power of a learning management system 

(LMS) to align curriculum to assessment and to generate a storehouse of assessment data that can be used to demonstrate 

mastery of student learning outcomes and to inform continuous improvement. 


A Mobile Kit for Lightweight Capture and Conferencing 

Presented by: Duncan McBogg and Chris Evans (University of Colorado Boulder) 

Constituency: K-12/HE/TEL 

This session will detail the benefits and drawbacks associated with the implementation of highly mobile USB-based A/V 

capture devices intended to enhance the mobility, usability and quality of software-based lecture capture and web 

collaboration tools. For more information about the hardware design associated with this session, please visit: 

http://oit.colorado.edu/blogs/at/field-kit-capture-and-conferencing. 


Seamlessly Embedded: Mainstreaming Integrated Academic Support for Students and Faculty 

Presented by: Andie DiMarco (Berkeley College Online) 

Constituency: HE/COR/GOV 

As greater numbers of learners arrive at college in need of developmental support, our Academic Support Center uses a 

collaborative model that embeds staff in first-year online coursework, allowing authentically contextualized support 

services for both faculty and students, and bringing academic support services into the mainstream of the educational 

community. This session will provide participants the opportunity to interact and engage with a variety of embedded 

workshop content, and will offer a forum for brainstorming ways to adopt Berkeley College Online’s integrated support 

model for use in other schools and organizations. 

Broadway 1 

Best Practices in Distance Education through Differentiated Instruction 

Presented by: Jodie Winship (The University of West Alabama) 


This study emphasizes the importance of developing online programs that are tailored to the individual needs of the 

student. It accentuates the need to correlate online pedagogy with the individual strengths of the student and the student's 

motivation for enrollment in an online program. Join us to learn more! 

Broadway 2 

Improving Courses Across an Online Program: A Design-Based Approach 

Presented by: Karen Swan, Leonard Bogle, and Scott Day (University of Illinois Springfield) 

Constituency: HE

This presentation will discuss how faculty in a fully online graduate program are improving their courses through a 

design-based approach consisting of an initial peer review based on the Quality Matters rubric, followed by ongoing 

implementation improvements based on student responses to the Community of Inquiry survey.



10:15am – 11:15am 



Questions Around Migrating to a New LMS 

Presented by: Rhonda Blackburn (Desire2Learn) and Daryl Diamond (Broward County Public Schools) 


How can you help the migration process? How can you leverage this migration as a benefit to course design? What are the 

best approaches to train faculty? These are the various questions that will be addressed in this session. Come explore the 

wonderful world of faculty development and technology. 



Preserving Institutional Integrity in Distance Learning: The Legal Quagmire Over Copyright, Fair Use, 

Intellectual Property, Financial Fraud and Student Identity Verification 

Panelists: Linda A. Simunek, Tatjana L. Martinez, Marilyn Gardner (Nova Southeastern University, Abraham S. 

Fischler School of Education) 


The integrity of distance learning is in the national forefront as institutions struggle with legally defensible policies and 

procedures in copyright, fair use, intellectual property, financial fraud and student identity verification. Explore the 

recurring legal issues confronting faculty, administrators, and students from fraud rings to copyright infringements and 

better understand the proactive safeguards your institution should be harnessing to protect its integrity. 

Salon E 

Using Learner Readiness to Inform Student Services and Instructional Design 

Presented by: Donna Payne (Maryville University) and Mac Adkins (Smarter Measures) 


Career Education Corporation conducted a research project to validate its usage of a nationally-normed online student 

readiness assessment to inform placement of students in appropriate delivery systems, student services, and guide 

instructional design processes. Results of the research will be presented and recommendations for improvements in 

practice will be discussed. 

Salon F 

e-Portfolios in an Online Master's Program: Student and Faculty Perspectives

Presented by: Michelle Simmons (San Jose State University), Beth Wrenn-Estes (San Jose State University), and 

Genna Buhr (Fondulac District Library) 


Built on fifteen core competencies of our profession (our MLIS program learning outcomes), the SJSU SLIS e-Portfolio 

has been valuable for our students and transformative to our online master's program. We intend to share our curricular, 

technical, and administrative successes and challenges. 

Salon G 

Homebound, In-Treatment – and Online 

Presented by: Mickey Revenaugh (Connections Learning), Rhonda Rochon Cotton (Houston Independent School 

District), and T.J. McCray (Connections Learning) 


Every year, hundreds of Houston Independent School District students are sidelined by illness, accidents, and other 

conditions that make conventional schooling impossible. Meeting the needs of these students is a real challenge. Discover 

an online approach that harnesses technology to provide a comprehensive, compassionate 21st century homebound/intreatment 

program that works! 



BYOD - Mobile Video Applications Revolutionize Today’s Learning Environment 

Presented by: Marci Powell, Marty Sexton, and Elaine Shuck (Polycom) 


The Bring Your Own Device movement introduces an exciting paradigm in face-to-face visual collaboration. In this mustattend 

session, mobility will be explored and school students will share how they are using video conferencing to facilitate 

small group discussions. BYOD, connect through your laptop or tablet, and experience video-enabled blended learning! 



Student Engagement: Providing Mobility to Non-Traditional Students 

Presented by: Doug Parrish (Blackboard) 


During this insightful session, Doug Parrish, Vice President of Blackboard Notification Solutions will share with you his 

unique perspective on student engagement, how it relates to retention rates, distance learning, technology and how it 

impacts 2yr/4yr/private institutions. 

Broadway 1 

Constructive Heuristics as Candidate Best Practices for 21st Century Education 

Presented by: Albert DiCanzio (Webster University) 

Constituency: HE/COR/MIL/INT 

During this session, presenters will state the axioms, historical basis, and normative theory of education by constructive 

heuristics developed and tested in online teaching over the decade 2001-2011. Three best practices are introduced 

emanating from this theory, and discuss methods of assessment, deployment and verification. 

Broadway 2 

Making Virtual Field Schools a Reality 

Presented by: Patrick Smith, Robyn Herry, and Emin Saglamer (Texas State University-San Marcos) 

Constituency: K-12/HE/INT

Texas State University media specialists and instructional designers have collaborated with geographers and faculty to 

design and implement a virtual field school experience intended for use by university-level geography and secondary 

education students. We will share our design/development processes, as well as lessons learned in our endeavor.



11:30am – 12:30pm 


The New Interactive Embedded Course Resource 

Presented by: Mary Jane Clerkin (Berkeley College) 


Accessible from computers, laptops, and mobile devices such as the iPad, iPhone, Android, and Smartphones and 

available directly from within the course management system, the new embedded textbook allows online instructors to 

add rich learning materials into their embedded texts and allows students to engage and collaborate within the text. This 

presentation will show how an instructor has used this embedded course resource in an actual online course and how the 

instructor has added annotations, notes, bookmarks, discussions, videos and interactive links to enrich the text and to 

encourage the students, not only to read the text, but to engage and interact within it thus providing students with a robust 

online learning experience. 


Topic: Quality Assurance 

Quality Assurance Process in Online Course Development & Innovations in Online Proctoring 

Moderator: Janet McMahill (Drake University) 

Panelists: Pei-Ju Liu (Central Michigan University) and Rick Beaudry (B Virtual, Inc.) 


Course design is the foundation that teaching and learning builds upon. Come learn how one institution implements a 

campus-wide quality assurance process before, during, and after online course development and revision, including 

curricular review, standard structure, 3-level quality reviews, pilot, and follow-up. In addition, a thought-provoking 

exploration into the people, process and technology innovations that are driving today’s live online proctoring services 

will also be surveyed. Learn how colleges and universities in North America are successfully transitioning to the arena of 

online exams and opening up their education course reach to students around the globe. 

Salon E 

Reputation and Image: Some Influences on Resource Environments 

Presented by: Steve Hoagland (Walden University) 

Constituency: HE/COR/GOV 

Institution reputation and image stimulate discussions and appeal to scholars and to practitioners. This session will portray 

a model and some evidence of linkages among delivery modalities and institutional stature. The need for resource 

diversity and institutional effectiveness are points of emphasis and practical value resides with three learning objectives. 

Come join us! 

Salon F 

Distance Learning at Wiley College, A Historically Black College

Presented by: Kim Long, Glenda Carter, and Nathaniel Hewitt (Wiley College) 


This presentation will examine the Distance Learning program evolution and development at Wiley College, a historically 

Black College from the perspective of three common objectives: widening access to educational opportunity; enhancing 

the quality of learning; and reducing the cost of higher education for disadvantaged students. 

Salon G 

JKO: Global Delivery and Mobile Learning for Military Training 

Presented by: Joseph Camacho (Joint Staff J7 Joint and Coalition Warfighting) 

Constituency: GOV/MIL 

JKO is the distance learning training capability for Service men and women deploying to joint exercises and mission 

operations. The JKO Director will speak to the issues, challenges and significance of distance learning capability for 

military training; the evolution from introducing fundamental capability to immersive learning technologies and mobile 

delivery. 



How the ICCOC Uses Data Analytics to Increase Student Success 

Presented by: Steve Rheinschmidt (Iowa Community College Online Consortium) and Steve Ast (Pearson 

eCollege) 


Connecting analytics to achievement has become a critical component of success, both for institutions and for students. 

This session will discuss how, with the right tools, technology and culture in place, institutions can use data analytics to 

increase student retention and success. 


LEAP OF FAITH: Trials and Tribulations after Converting to Moodle 

Presented by: Charlene Stubblefield, Stephanie Holmes, Major Stewart, and John Williams (Prairie View A&M 

University) 


Prairie View A&M University took a great leap of faith switching to Moodle. There were great highs and deep lows but 

through it all we are closer to the promised-land. Learn what happened now that they have followed the yellow brick road 

to Moodle and are now back in Kansas. 

Broadway 1 

Online Teaching: Meeting the Needs of Faculty and Generational Learners 

Presented by: Mary Rose Grant (University of Missouri – St. Louis) 

Constituency: HE/COR 

This session describes a competency-based approach for online course and faculty development which expands the 

mastery of best practices and cuts across generational lines. Participants will explore the dynamics of web-based teaching 

and the roles and responsibilities of faculty in meeting the needs and expectations of new generations of e-learners. 

Broadway 2 

The Blended Advantage–Engaging & Effective Instruction for K-12 Learners 

Presented by: Paula Galland (Mercury Online Education) 


This session will demonstrate how an online charter school for students in kindergarten through 12th grade combines high 

quality online instruction with essential face-to-face learning. The model allows for students to work independently on 

learning paths identified that address individual student needs. Join us for this interesting discussion!



2:15pm – 3:15pm 


Distance Learning – Its Role In Achieving Global Digital Solidarity 

Presented by: Daryl Diamond (Broward County Schools) 


Distance learning - catalyst closing the digital divide by giving access; encouraging digital inclusion through digital 

literacy and online content and services; ensuring underserved individuals' access to education and tools improving their 

lives. This session discusses 25 years of best practices and USDLA's role in future global digital solidarity projects. 


Topic: Student Services 

Effective Services To Inspire Successful Students 

Moderator: Stella Porto (UMUC) 

Panelists: Elizabeth Hamtil (Webster University) , Kate Pitman (Webster University), and Tamela Crickenberger 

(Liberty University) 


This panel discussion will describe advising and student service strategies and best practices for assisting and inspiring 

distance learning students towards excellence. Particular attention will be paid to technologies which can facilitate the 

timely communication of information to students. 

Salon E 

Supporting Field Experiences with Mobile Learning 

Presented by: Matthew Miller (University of Missouri) 


An internship or field experience may be the first time students are learning at a distance from their institution, however 

unlike most online courses, learners need enhanced communication with instructors and they require flexible deadlines. 

Presenters will discuss teaching and supporting learners in Health Professions 4975, a required capstone course. 

Salon F 

Best Practices to Increase Your Online Enrollment 

Presented by: John Hall (Greenwood & Hall) and Eran Goren (US Interactive Media) 


Is your institution positioned to take advantage of the demand for online programs? Join Greenwood & Hall and US 

Interactive Media in a discussion of the current online marketplace, best marketing and recruitment practices and required 

resources to build a cost-effective infrastructure to increase your online enrollments.

Salon G 

Professional Development for Preparing Online Faculty 

Presented by: Sue Bauer and Amy Sugar (University of Central Florida) 


This session explores the redesign process for the University of Central Florida’s award winning professional 

development course. This course gives faculty the technical and pedagogical foundation to develop/deliver effective 

online courses. The redesign process is a culmination of research and feedback from online faculty, administration, 

instructional designers, and other stakeholders. 



Closing the Instructor Readiness Gap in Online Learning 

Presented by: Cindy Lohan (Pearson Learning Solutions) 


In this session, learn how institutions can bridge the gap between instructor readiness and the explosive growth in demand 

for online learning by adopting a formal certification and degree concentration program. 


Reinventing Electronic Field Trips 

Presented by: Douglas Shipman, Frances Burroughs, and Stacy Hasselbacher (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) 


The Colonial Williamsburg Electronic Field Trip series has provided cutting edge, USDLA-award winning interactive 

elementary/middle school distance learning for 16 years. With changing technology and audience needs, the Foundation is 

reviewing its program. Participants will learn about the program design, changing factors and participate in discussion of 

future strategies. 

Broadway 1 

Who Are Our Learners? 

Presented by: Renee Aitken (Northcentral University) 

Constituency: K-12/HE/GOV 

In this presentation, we will look at the characteristics assigned to adult learners and discuss why those 20 year old 

stereotypes may not be accurate, especially in an online environment. We will look at how stereotypes influence teaching, 

course design, grading, and the impact stereotyping students has had on regulations.



3:30pm – 4:30pm 


Developing, Maintaining, and Growing a State Chapter 

Presenters: Ken Conn (USDLA), Darrell Naylor Johnson (GADLA), and Stella Porto (GADLA) 


As the title states, this session will focus on developing, maintaining, and growing a state chapter of the United States 

Distance Learning Association. You will have the opportunity to learn with various state chapter leaders who will share 

their experiences and discuss the opportunities and challenges of developing and sustaining a state-wide organization that 

serves a broad constituency of distance learning professionals. 



Topic: Adaptive Learning 

Adaptive Mobile Learning: Changing the Interface of Education 

Moderator: Nishikant Sonwalkar (Synaptic Global Learning) 

Panelists: Marci Powell (Polycom), Moustapha Diack (Southern University), Paul Jesukiewicz (Booz Allen 

Hamilton), Natalie Skadra (Cengage Learning), and Joseph Camacho (Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) and 

Regional Security Cooperation Network (RSCN)) 


Despite the predictions and expectations that the online education will become a “Killer App” and with major impact on 

education, the first generation of online education has led to more disappointments than success stories. To improve 

current state-of-art and to increase effectiveness of the online education, the focus is now towards systems that can adapt 

the content to match the learning preference of the individual learners, termed as the adaptive learning systems. With 

increasing infusion of mobile devices, such as, iPhone, iPod, iPad, Android Tablets, now the adaptive mobile learning is 

becoming more and more possible with real-time interaction between students and faculty with integrated educational 

Apps. This indicates an unprecedented opportunity for adaptive mobile learning with integrated educational apps to 

dominate the future of M-learning. The panel of experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the 

proliferation of adaptive mobile learning. 

Salon E 

Beyond Facebook: Creating the NextGen Social Media Communities of the 21 st Century 

Presenters: James Samels (The Education Alliance), Jim Martin (Mount Ida College), John Hall (Greenwood & 

Hall), Todd Rickel (Herzing University Online), and Paul Stilmank (7Summits) 


During this session, presenters will provide a rare glimpse into the influence and growth of social media in higher 

education. The presentation will provide social media research tools and solutions to better manage, assess and leverage 

social media growth strategies in the higher ed marketplace. These practitioner-scholar panelists offer special insight into 

shaping social media branding, messages, and target audiences on a timely and profitable basis.

Salon F 

Implementing a Faculty Online Certification Program ...A Piece of Cake 

Presenter: Arletha McSwain (Norfolk State University) 


Nationally, colleges and universities are reporting that faculty resistance is the most significant impediment to the growth 

of their online programs (Managing Online Education Survey, WICHE Cooperative Educational Telecommunications, 

2010). This session will present a faculty online certification program that can be easily replicated based on accrediting 

and compliance requirements. 

Salon G 

Onboard! Moving From Orienting to Us to Onboarding For You 

Presenters: Susan Bartel and Tina Ehrhardt (Stephens College) 


Student orientation programs are common but tend to focus on one way information. Onboarding is a concept embraced 

by organizations to orient and assimilate new employees. This presentation will showcase the success and mistakes of 

how one college took this concept and developed an onboarding program for distance learners. 


Annenberg Learner: 'New' Enhanced Video Streaming and Open Source Resources 

Presenters: Joanne Grason and John Kahler (Annenberg Learner) 


Annenberg Learner, an entity of The Annenberg Foundation, brings over 30 years of educational experience creating high 

quality video and related content for any classroom format. Our videos exemplify excellent teaching and support our 

mission of encouraging the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge. Come join us and learn 

about the in-depth resources available on learner.org, allow us to demonstrate our new 'Enhanced Streaming' of the 

Annenberg Learner Collection, and view new video content. 

Broadway 1 

EconEdLive! Moving Past Econ: 101! 

Presented by: Barbara Flowers (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) 


A 2011 Award of Excellence winner from Tech & Learning Magazine, EconEdLive! presents students with new ways of 

learning difficult economic concepts, such as the time value of money and comparative advantage, as well as vital 

personal finance lessons, such as the effects of inflation and the importance of saving. Attendees will learn how to access 

all programs through a tour of the website (all of our programs are free of charge and available for download). In 

addition, attendees will view the Instructor Management Panel and receive instruction on how to register and manage a 

classroom, and sample a variety of programs for content and interactivity to determine where programs, podcasts, and/or 

chats will fit in their curriculum. 

Broadway 2 

MAP RN: A Novel Approach to Nursing Education Using Distance Technology 

Presenter: Jan Jones-Schenk (Western Governors University) 

Constituency: HE/COR/GOV/MIL/INT/TEL 

The MAP RN project was designed to address a growing need to add to the BSN prepared nursing workforce and to 

redesign traditional aspects of nursing education to increase the use of distance technology to increase access to 

prelicensure nursing education amongst primarily working adults and those in career transition. During this session, we 

will describe the MAP RN, project goals for developing a new BSN workforce, describe novel methods of using distance 

technology to redesign traditional components of nursing education and describe the clinical coaching and clinical 

intensive model used in a competency based BSN education program. Come join us for this fascinating discussion!

Concurrent Sessions 10 

Wednesday, May 2, 2011 

9:00am – 10:00am 


Growth Just Doesn’t Happen, You Plan For It! 

Presented by: Richard Copeland and Amanda Williamson (Georgia Virtual School) 


Plan for Growth! Learn how Georgia Virtual School went from serving a couple hundred to 45,000 students by 

implementing online, blended and shared resources. See how using innovative instructional practices, organized data and 

a few creative ideas can ensure staying power and growing power to take your program to the next level. 

Salon E 

Creating a Statewide Education Network 

Presented by: James Hodges, Jeff Egly, and Louie Valles (Utah Education Network) 


This session will focus on the Utah Education Network (UEN) and their implementation of cutting edge video 

technologies that have allowed them to increase collaboration in the classroom. Positive results include increases in 

number of high school graduates with college credits and a growing number of graduates with associate’s degrees. 

Salon F 

Is It Working? Measuring eLearning Outcomes 

Presented by: Claire Schneeberger (Monarch Media) 


Based on a case study, presenters will show you doable strategies for quantifying learning outcomes--including evidencebased 

data related to social learning, simulations, and video skills modeling. Participants will leave with examples that can 

help them with their own online training development and research efforts. 

Salon G 

Moving Intersubjectivity from Margin to Mainstream in Threaded Discussions 

Presented by: Barbara Hall (Ashford University) 


A threaded discussion with vibrant participation is an exciting opportunity. Yet, such lively discussions occur less often 

than they should. This session will explore a higher standard for threaded discussions - intersubjectivity. Participants will 

distinguish intersubjectivity from interaction, construct a visual representation, and apply the concept to their professional 

contexts. 


Mainstreaming Creative Brainsets In the Online Classroom

Presented by: Dave Knowlton (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) 

Constituency: K-12/HE/COR 

This session will provide an overview of Carson’s (2010) CREATES model of creative thinking—Connect, Reason, 

Envision, Absorb, Transform, Evaluate, and Stream. Using this mnemonic model as a basis, the session will demonstrate 

ways to mainstream creative thinking into both the design and the facilitation of online courses. 


The Out of State Approval Process for Lamar University 

Presented by: Willie Broussard and Paula Nichols (Lamar University) 


Higher Education institutions offering distance education are required to obtain authorization from any state in which it 

"operates.” July 1, 2014 is the deadline for institutions to acquire the appropriate approvals. Lamar University's plan and 

execution for out-of-state approval of their online degree programs is examined in this presentation. 

Broadway 1 

Distance Education Takes Center Stage at the University of Missouri 

Presented by: Kim Siegenthaler (Mizzou Online), Gera Burton (Mizzou Online), and Danna Vessell (Educational 

Technologies at Missouri) 


The decision to merge and realign distance education units at MU is resulting in broad scale changes and debate with 

implications for numerous administrative, business, and academic processes. The transition requires the development of 

better defined relationships and responsibilities as we move distance education from the margin to the mainstream. 

During this session, presenters will share their efforts to shape their structure and relationships in the midst of continuing 

change and uncertainty. While this process is still ongoing, the presenters can share some their observations in navigating 

the restructuring process. Participants will be invited to share lessons learned from their own restructuring experiences 

that might be helpful to others who are facing restructuring. 

Broadway 2 

View From Inside: The Faculty Experience of Innovation 

Presented by: Susan Bartel (Stephens College) 


Distance learning has been a major source of innovation for education but how do you get faculty onboard who are 

resistant or apprehensive? This presentation goes beyond technical training and professional development and offers 

understanding and solutions for working with faculty to adapt to a changing educational landscape.

Concurrent Sessions 1 Monday, April 30, 2012 10 - United States ...

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