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

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.
Grand Suites 1
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.
Grand Suites 2
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)
Constituency: HE
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.