Concurrent Sessions 1 Monday, April 30, 2012 10 - United States ...
Concurrent Sessions 1 Monday, April 30, 2012 10 - United States ...
Concurrent Sessions 1 Monday, April 30, 2012 10 - United States ...
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<strong>Concurrent</strong> <strong>Sessions</strong> 8<br />
Tuesday May 1, <strong>2012</strong><br />
2:15pm – 3:15pm<br />
Salon A (Blackboard Collaborate Virtual Room)<br />
Distance Learning – Its Role In Achieving Global Digital Solidarity<br />
Presented by: Daryl Diamond (Broward County Schools)<br />
Constituency: ALL<br />
Distance learning - catalyst closing the digital divide by giving access; encouraging digital inclusion through digital<br />
literacy and online content and services; ensuring underserved individuals' access to education and tools improving their<br />
lives. This session discusses 25 years of best practices and USDLA's role in future global digital solidarity projects.<br />
Salon B (Panel)<br />
Topic: Student Services<br />
Effective Services To Inspire Successful Students<br />
Moderator: Stella Porto (UMUC)<br />
Panelists: Elizabeth Hamtil (Webster University) , Kate Pitman (Webster University), and Tamela Crickenberger<br />
(Liberty University)<br />
Constituency: HE<br />
This panel discussion will describe advising and student service strategies and best practices for assisting and inspiring<br />
distance learning students towards excellence. Particular attention will be paid to technologies which can facilitate the<br />
timely communication of information to students.<br />
Salon E<br />
Supporting Field Experiences with Mobile Learning<br />
Presented by: Matthew Miller (University of Missouri)<br />
Constituency: HE<br />
An internship or field experience may be the first time students are learning at a distance from their institution, however<br />
unlike most online courses, learners need enhanced communication with instructors and they require flexible deadlines.<br />
Presenters will discuss teaching and supporting learners in Health Professions 4975, a required capstone course.<br />
Salon F<br />
Best Practices to Increase Your Online Enrollment<br />
Presented by: John Hall (Greenwood & Hall) and Eran Goren (US Interactive Media)<br />
Constituency: HE<br />
Is your institution positioned to take advantage of the demand for online programs? Join Greenwood & Hall and US<br />
Interactive Media in a discussion of the current online marketplace, best marketing and recruitment practices and required<br />
resources to build a cost-effective infrastructure to increase your online enrollments.
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