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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.
Concurrent Sessions 5 Tuesday May 1, 2012 9:00am – 10:00am Sponsor Spotlight Salon A (Blackboard Collaborate Virtual Room) 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) Constituency: ALL 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. Salon B (Panel) 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) Constituency: K-12/HE 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. Sponsor Spotlight 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
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