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Revised 02/15/2011 

2011 

New Learning 

Technologies 

Conference 

February 23-25, 2011 

Caribe Royale Orlando Hotel 

Orlando, Florida 

Training, Education and Job Performance Improvement 

Featuring Application Descriptions on: 

• Knowledge Management Systems 

• Mobile Learning 

• Gaming & Simulation for Training & Job 

Performance Improvement 

• New Technologies & the Marketplace 

• Virtual Worlds 

• Social Media 

Sponsored by 

SALT ® 

Society for Applied Learning Technology ® 

Phone: (540) 347-0055 Fax: (540) 349-3169 Email: info@salt.org Website: WWW.SALT.ORG

Table of Contents 

Networking Reception 

Keynote Address .................................................................................. 3 

About the Conference .......................................................................... 4 

General Information .............................................................................. 5 

Technical Sessions Overview ......................................................... 6-8 

Session Descriptions ...................................................................... 9-17 

Exhibiting Companies ................................................................... 18-19 

Participating Organizations ............................................................... 20 

Registration Form .............................................................................. 21 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

SALT Registration Desk Hours 

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM 

7:30 AM to 5:00 PM 

7:30 AM to 5:00 PM 

8:00 AM to 12 NOON 

Exhibit Hours 

The exhibits will be located in the Grand Sierra Ballroom F & G 

Wednesday 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM 

Thursday 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM 

Friday 


WEDNESDAY (FEB 23) - 5:00 PM TO 6:30 PM 

The Society for Applied Learning Technology ® (SALT ® ) is sponsoring 

this networking reception for all conference participants. There will be 

a cash bar and complementary hors d'oeuvres. The reception will be 

located in the exhibit hall in the Grand Sierra Ballroom F & G 

Cancellation Policy 

Cancellations received by Feb 9, 2011 will be refunded after the 

conference less a $50 processing fee. In the event of cancellation we 

also accept attendee substitutions, or your fee may be applied to the 

next SALT conference. No monetary refunds will be made after 

Feb 9, 2011. 

Conference Registration Rates 

Paid by 

Nov 23 

Paid by 

Feb 9 

Paid After 

Feb 9 

SALT Member: $650 $700 $750 $750 

Non-Member: $700 $750 $800 $800 

Session Room Locations - Caribe Royale Convention Center 

To Be 

Invoiced 

WEDNESDAY (FEB 23) - CONFERENCE SESSIONS 

Keynote Address 9:00 - 10:00......... Grand Sierra Ballroom H & I 

Design Track ................................................................ Curacao 2 

Training Track ............................................................... Curacao 3 

Technology in the Marketplace Track........................... Curacao 6 

Blended Learning Track ............................................... Curacao 7 

Gaming & Simulation Track .......................................... Bonaire 5 

Conference Sessions 

& Registration Desk 

Exhibit Hall (F & G) 

& Keynote Address (H & I) 

THURSDAY (FEB 24) - CONFERENCE SESSIONS 

Mobile Learning Track .................................................. Curacao 2 

Training Track ............................................................... Curacao 3 

Knowledge Management/LMS Track ........................... Curacao 6 

Virtual Worlds Track ..................................................... Curacao 7 

Gaming & Simulation Track .......................................... Bonaire 5 

FRIDAY (FEB 25) - CONFERENCE SESSIONS 

Mobile LearningTrack ................................................... Curacao 2 

Assessment Track ....................................................... Curacao 3 

Knowldege Management Track ................................... Curacao 6 

Social Networks Track ................................................. Curacao 7 

eLearning Track............................................................. Bonaire 5 

Entrance 

Caribe Royale Orlando Convention Center 

SALT ® 50 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 Ph: (540) 347-0055 • Fax: (540) 349-3169 • Email: info@salt.org • Website: WWW.SALT.ORG 

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Keynote Address - Wednesday, February 23rd 

9:00 am to 10:00 am - Grand Sierra Ballrooms H & I 

Barry Libert 

President and Chief Executive Officer 

Mzinga 

Barry Libert is a business executive, author, and speaker with more than 25 years of leadership and 

entrepreneurial experience who has been instrumental in advancing the awareness and use of social 

technologies within the business world. 

Libert is the Chairman and CEO of Mzinga, the leading provider of social software, services, and analytics 

that improve business performance. To date, he has published five books on the business value of social 

networks and human interactions. Social Nation, his latest book, examines how businesses can harness the 

power of social media to attract customers, motivate employees and grow revenue. He also co-authored the 

critically acclaimed book, We Are Smarter Than Me, which highlights the power of social technologies by 

using the Wiki-based contributions of more than 4,000 people to illustrate how businesses could profit from 

the wisdom of crowds. 

A regularly featured keynote speaker, Libert has delivered speeches at industry and private events to audiences 

of up to 20,000+ globally. He has been published in Newsweek, Smart Money, Barron's, The Wall Street 

Journal and The New York Times and he has appeared on CNN, CNBC, FNN and NPR. He also currently 

serves on the Board of Directors at Innocentive and The SEI Center for Advanced Studies in Management at 

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. 

In 2000, Libert founded Shared Insights, one of Mzinga's predecessor companies. Prior to Shared Insights, 

he was a senior partner at Arthur Andersen and John Hancock. He began his career with McKinsey & 

Company, is a graduate of Tufts University, and holds an MBA from Columbia University. He currently 

resides in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. 


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About the SALT ® Conference 

The SALT ® 2011 New Learning Technologies Conference in Orlando, Florida will address the important issues that affect 

individuals and organizations who are involved in designing, developing or implementing technology-based training and 

education systems. The conference provides a unique opportunity to obtain a cross-disciplinary exposure to technology 

applications in a concrete manner and to learn from speakers who are practitioners of the current technology. The conference 

experience should provide the potential for a broad exposure to professionals from Academia, Government, Industry and the 

Military who will be sharing their knowledge and experience. Attendees will hear real-world and practical examples of how your 

peers came to recognize the challenges facing them and then identified the technology-based solutions to address them. These 

solutions include: 

• Knowledge Management Systems 

• New Technologies & the Marketplace 

• Virtual Worlds 

• Gaming & Simulation for Training and Job Performance Improvement 

• Mobile Learning 

• Social Media 

Who Attends the SALT ® Conference 

Decision makers involved in the selection and implementation of technology-based solutions for education, training and 

performance support which include the following: 

CORPORATE AND INDUSTRIAL TRAINERS 

Directors and managers seeking current information on E-learning, Mobile Computing Technology, and Content and Enterprise 

Management Systems for their organizations’ training needs. Industry professionals who require training and communication 

programs utilizing strategies which engage the learner. Corporations seeking to leverage current knowledge and investment in 

technologies. 

GOVERNMENT AND MILITARY PROFESSIONALS 

Military and government staff tasked with integrating the latest multimedia technologies into their training, compliance and 

logistics support programs. Courseware developers seeking SCORM compliant technologies to assist them in manpower 

development, personnel training, and safety programs. Government agencies interested in Customizable Off The Shelf (COTS) 

training solutions for their learners. 

EDUCATORS 

Academic Professionals and Curriculum Developers responsible for implementing technology based-systems now driving 

institutions of higher education. Educators who want to know how the latest technologies are being applied to improve the 

learning experience. Instructional designers who need to be on top of the latest application technology to help them exploit 

existing content and develop more accessible courseware. 

• University and community college professionals 

• Education/Training facilitators 

• Hardware and software systems developers 

• Consultants 

• Training and Job Performance Support Professionals 

• Technology-based systems manufacturers & integrators 

• Human resource development managers 

• Corporate training managers 

• Publishers and distributors of educational software 

• Instructional design professionals 

• Instructional systems professionals 

• Training systems designers and developers 

• Military and Homeland Security systems training professionals 

• Multimedia developers and distributors 

With over 90 speakers scheduled to speak in 11 different conference tracks over 3 days, the New Learning Technologies 

Conference offers one of the best values in the market place. SALT ® has always made it a priority to offer exceptional content to 

attendees at registration rates which are competitive. By controlling overhead expenses and negotiating favorable hotel rates, 

this conference offers the lowest cost with the widest program selection from recognized professionals in the field. 

This conference offers you and your organization a cost-conscious method to stay up-to-date on the latest technologies for 

improving learning, reducing training time and increasing employee effectiveness. 


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Conference Location 

Caribe Royale Hotel 

8101 World Center Drive 

Orlando, FL 32821 

Reservations: (888) 258-7501 

Reference Group: SALT Conference 

General Information 

Program Changes 

Learning Technology Institute reserves the right to make necessary 

changes to this program. Every effort will be made to keep presentations 

and speakers as represented. However, unforeseen circumstances 

may result in the substitution or cancellation of a presentation topic 

and/or speaker. For the latest conference information visit SALT's web 

site at www.salt.org. 

Hotel Accommodations 

SALT is pleased to be holding the New Learning Technologies 2011 

Conference at the Caribe Royale Orlando Hotel. 

A limited number of rooms have been set aside at the discounted rate 

of $169.00 single/double. Special room rates may not be available 

after Jan 23, 2011, so please make your reservations as early as 

possible. You can make your hotel reservations through our website 

(www.salt.org) under the conference hotel section or you can call 

reservations at (888) 258-7501 and reference the SALT Conference. 

Registration 

For earlybird registration rates, your registration submission with 

payment must be completed by November 23, 2010, or faxed to us by 

that date with credit card information included. For early registration 

rates, your registration submission with payment must be completed 

by February 9, 2011, or faxed to us by that date with credit card 

information included. All registrations made after February 9th OR 

requiring invoicing will be billed at the higher rate (SALT Members 

$750 and Non-Members $800). All foreign checks must be paid in US 

dollars. 

One-Day/Two Day Registration 

For those who prefer to attend only one or two days, there is a one-day 

registration fee of $400 and a two-day fee of $600. 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

SALT Registration Desk Hours 

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM 

7:30 AM to 5:00 PM 

7:30 AM to 5:00 PM 


Program Topic Organization 

Program headings are grouped by general categories for convenience 

of those who wish to focus on specific areas. However, many 

presentations relate to more than one area and attendees are 

encouraged to select those presentations of greatest relevance to 

their needs. Schedules are arranged to provide for attendees to change 

locations without disruption. 

Employment Bulletin Board 

A bulletin board will be available for posting of employment information 

or resumes. If interested, please contact Carrie Vespico at 

carrie@lti.org or call (540) 347-0055. 

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ADA Compliance 

The Caribe Royale Hotel has warranted that it complies with ADA 

requirements. 

Inquiries 

Inquiries concerning this conference should be addressed to the 

Society for Applied Learning Technology, 50 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, 

Virginia 20186, Phone: (540) 347-0055 or fax at (540) 349-3169. 

Conference Sponsorship 

This conference is being conducted by the Learning Technology Institute 

(LTI) in cooperation with the Society for Applied Learning Technology 

(SALT). However, SALT assumes no responsibility for program content, 

facilities, schedules, or operations. Learning Technology Institute 

programs are educational in nature and are considered continuing 

professional education. Attendees are advised that some presentations 

made by representatives of the U.S. Government may be available at 

little or no cost by making direct request to those presenters. While 

the Learning Technology Institute is an educational organization, tax 

exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, the fees 

for the program described in the brochure are considered to be tuition 

expenses and not donations to the Institute. 

Cancellation Policy 

Cancellations received by Feb 9, 2011 will be refunded after the 

conference less a $50 processing fee. In the event of cancellation we 

also accept attendee substitutions, or your fee may be applied to the 

next SALT conference. No monetary refunds will be made after 

Feb 9, 2011. 


WEDNESDAY (FEB 23) - 5:00 PM TO 6:30 PM 

The Society for Applied Learning Technology ® (SALT ® ) is sponsoring 

this networking reception for all conference participants. There will be 

a cash bar and complementary hors d'oeuvres. The reception will be 

located in the exhibit hall in the Grand Sierra F & G Ballroom near 

the SALT registration desk. 


This conference is being conducted by the Learning Technology Institute 

(LTI) in cooperation with the Society for Applied Learning Technology 

(SALT). However, SALT assumes no responsibility for program content, 

facilities, schedules, or operations. Learning Technology Institute 

programs are educational in nature and are considered continuing 

professional education. Attendees are advised that some presentations 

made by representatives of the U.S. Government may be available at 

little or no cost by making direct request to those presenters. While 

the Learning Technology Institute is an educational organization, tax 

exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, the fees 

for the program described in the brochure are considered to be tuition 

expenses and not donations to the Institute. 


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New Learning Technologies 2011 SALT Conference 

- Technical Session Overview - 

Track Design Training 

WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 23 RD 

Technology in the 

Marketplace 

Blended Learning 

Gaming and 

Simulation 

Room Curacao 2 Curacao 3 Curacao 6 Curacao 7 Bonaire 5 

Session 

Chair 

10:30 

11:15 

1:30 

2:15 

3:30 

4:15 

Bill Walton Maria McMeans Ralph Chatham John Hirschbuhl William McAndrew, Ph.D. 

Universal Design for 

Learning (UDL): From 

concept to implementation 

- Sarah Bryans Bongey 

A 4-Spoke Hybrid 

Distance Learning Online 

University Course: 

Instructional Design for 

Social Presence and 

Engagement 

- Susan Codone 

Instructional Designers 

Have Failed E-Learning 

- Bill Walton 

- Adam Kovic 

The Imagineering Model: 

What Disney Theme 

Parks Can Teach Us 

About Instructional Design 

- Lou Prosperi 

Combining Universal 

Design and Technology 

for the Benefit of All 

- Kim Glover 

Generation Why 

Designing Training and 

Learning to Engage the 

New Workforce 

- James Guilkey, Ph.D 

TRIZ: The Science of 

Learning from Others 

- Jack Hipple 

DoD Distance Learning: 

Balancing Access with 

Security 

- Charles St. Pierre, Ph.D. 

Using Blended Learning 

Solutions for cGMP Training 

in Pharmaceutical and 

Biotech Organizations 

- Dale Canning 

What You Need to Know to 

Integrate the Power of 

Cooperative Learning in 

Online Training 

- Julia Carpenter 

- Debbie Gordon 

Training itself isn’t enough! 

- Anne Antonelli 

- Andy Neal 

The Missing Link: Using 

Technology to Align Training 

Assessment Strategies with 

Training Content 

- Katrina Piccone 

- Paul Merlini 

Cloudy with a Chance of 

Thunder 

- Irena Bojanova 

- Augustine Samba 

Bringing Generations 

Together through 

Collaboration and 

Informal Learning 

- Faith LeGendre 

The Chief Online Learning 

Officer (COLO), A 

Business Imperative 

- Gertrude (Trudy) 

Abramson 

Video as an engaging 

teaching tool: Developing 

visual literacy through film 

- Kathy Craven 

- Tom Lucas 

The Grassroots 

Multinational: 

Transforming Corporate 

Direction Through Web 

2.0 Technologies 

- Gene Frizzell, M.Ed. 

Social and Ethical Issues 

for Universities Employing 

Cloud-Based 

Technologies for 

Instruction 

- Ray Amirault, Ph.D. 

Same Time, Different Place: 

Blending Distance with an 

On-Campus Class 

- Robert Farmer 

- Paula Crouse 

Flip Thinking: A New 

Approach to Blended 

Learning 

- Anthony Contino 

Blended Learning Strategies 

for Interactive Learning 

Systems 

- John Hirschbuhl, Ph.D. 

Advanced Blended Learning 

Strategies for 21st Century 

Learners 

- Michael Prevou, Ph.D. 

- Linda McGurn 

Blended Learning Strategies 

with Best-in-Class Results 

- Kristen Grenzebach 

Learner-Centric Blended 

Learning for Military 

Intelligence 

- Dr Pamela L. Raymer 

Fun & games… and 

data and ROI: What the 

Air Force’s Gaming 

Research Lab Can 

Teach You About Using 

Games, Trainings, and 

Sims Across Industries 

- Winston Wink 

Bennett, Ph.D. 

- Stacy Kruse 

Computer-Based Simple 

Games; Affordable 

Ways to Engage 

Learners 

- Jay F Graser, PMP 

- Michael Anthony 

Accelerating Time to 

Proficiency through 

Software Simulation and 

Assessment 

- Stephanie Gabriels 

Corporate Learning 

Reconceived: Using 

Immersive Learning 

Simulations to Develop 

Employee Soft Skills 

- Marian Casey 

Interactive Technology 

for Implementing Motor 

Imagery 

- Vince Macri 

Speech Recognition for 

Training Simulations 

- Brian Duffy 

- John Carney 

5:00 

NETWORKING RECEPTION 

Grand Sierra Ballrooms F & G 

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm 

The Society for Applied Learning Technology ® (SALT ® ) is sponsoring this networking reception for all conference participants. There will be a 

cash bar and complementary hors d'oeuvres. The reception will be located in the exhibit hall in the Grand Sierra Ballrooms F & G. 


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Mobile Learning 

Training 

THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 24 TH 

Knowledge 

Management/LMS 

Virtual Worlds 

Gaming and 

Simulation 


Session 

Chairs 

8:30 

9:15 

10:30 

11:15 

1:30 

2:15 

3:30 

4:15 

Risa Blair, Ed.D. James Guilkey, Ph.D. Peter Rizza Erin Kary David Versaw 

Are eLearning tools ready 

for the mobile revolution 

- Helmut Doll, Ph.D. 

- Eric Milks 

- Mary Nicholson, Ph.D. 

- Timothy Phillips, Ph.D. 

Direct Instruction for 


- Bobbe Baggio 

Connecting Soldiers to 

Digital Applications 

- Diane Jenkins 

- Matthew MacLaughlin 

Freshmen, iPads and Flip 

Cameras: Lessons 

learned in the mobile 

landscape 

- Joe Horne 

Designs in Army Mobile 

Learning 

- Peggy Kenyon 

A New Generation For 


- Greg Luckock 

Security in Mobile E- 

learning: A Tale of Sacred 

Cows and Trojan Horses 

- Eva Vincze 

Mobile Learning: Use 

Cases and Secrets to 

Successful Deployments 

- OutStart 

Setting the Sta ge for 

Success: Implementing 

Online Training in a 

Government Setting 

- Josh Gilliam 

A Paper-Less Chase 

- Richard Marley 

- Michael Inman 

Breakout Session 

- Barry Libert 

Augmented Reality for 

Training and Performance 

Support 

- John Low 

The Use of Avatar 

technology in Performance- 

Based Training: Methods 

and Lessons-Learned 

- Denise-Rose Stevens, 

Ph.D. 

Maximizing the Impact of 

Training 

- Walter Huber 

PANEL: Implementing 

Learning Technologies 

Within Your Organization: 

Identifying and Overcoming 

the Challenges 

- James Guilkey, Ph.D 

- Chris Salem DC 

- Danielle Logan 

- William Peratino 

Universal Access to 

Content: Myth or Reality 

- William Peratino 

- Courtney Cox 

Learning Management 

Systems in the Clinical 

Health Care Environment: 

Moving Beyond HR 

- Chris Salem DC 

Baby Steps - The USACE 

Story of deploying an 

organization-wide LMS 

- Gary Andrew 

- Andy Neal 

Comprehensive Unified 

Training Plan 

- David Mallette 

A Complete User Support 

System Using Open 

Source Tools: How We 

Developed it and How 

You Can Too 

- Joy Green 

Skills at Scale: 

Industrializing 

Personalized Learning at 

Accenture 

- Danielle Logan 

One Hundred LMSs in 

One: The Politics and 

Technology Behind 

Running a Decentralized 

LMS 

- Theme Grenz 

- Jason Marceau 

Using Moodle as an 

alternative to a 

commercial LMS 

- Deepa 

Manickavasagam 

Integrating Virtual Worlds 

with Traditional E-learning 

- Mike Freeman 

Synthetic Automated Flight 

Training Environment with 

Virtual Air Traffic: SAFTE - 

VAT 

- Michael Coman 

- Tom Haritos 

Learning Histology with a 

Virtual Microscope and 

Interactive Virtual Slides 

- Robert Ogilvie, Ph.D. 

The Unlimited Virtual 

Scaffold – The Instructional 

Design of Learning Events in 

Virtual Worlds 

- Karen Griffith 

Tips for transitioning from 

the classroom to the virtual 

classroom 

- Rita Hartman 

Creating Free Virtual 

Learning Environments 

Using Ning, Google Docs, 

and Skype 

- Robert Moody 

When the pendulum swings: 

converting trials & tribulation 

s into success 

by using a virtual onboarding 

program 

- Nancy Pruner 

Virtual World Shell: 

Automated Assessments 

and Virtual Redo to Assist in 

Suicide Prevention 

Education 

- Brett Shelton 

- Jon Scoresby 

- Mary Ann Parlin 

Gaming and Simulation 

101 – Avoiding The 

Costliest Mistake 

- David Versaw 

Developing an Engine 

Agnostic Interface: 

Bridging the Gap 

between Video Games 

and Military Simulation 

- Laurent Scallie 

Integrating Learning 

Acceleration, Rich 

Assessment of Errors, & 

Scenario-Based 

Simulation Training for 

Improved Performance 

- Tiffany Ripley 

- Terence Andre 

Old Text Learns New 

Tricks: Embedding 

computer Games in 

hardcopy books with 

Pentop Computers 

- Glenn Smith, Ph.D. 

Learning in Virtual 

Environments from the 

Point of Failure: 

Technology-supported 

Reflective Redo in 

Simulations 

- Jon Scoresby 

- Brett Shelton 

Multimodal Serious 

Game Design and 

Social Interaction 

- Jana Whittington, 

Ph.D. 

- Kim Nankivell 

Using Game-Based 

Learning to Help STEM 

Students use Prior 

Knowledge to Build 

Scaffolds to Enhance 

Conceptual and Visual 

Understanding of 

Dimensional Analysis 

- Jennifer T. Ellis, PhD 

Our shelter just 

collapsed, who did n’t 

calculate correctly -- 

Design challenges of 

building an educational 

video game 

- Eric Milks 


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FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 25 TH 


Assessment 

Knowledge 

Management/LMS 

Social Networks 

eLearning 


Session 

Chairs 

8:30 

9:15 

10:30 

11:15 

William McAndrew, Ph.D. Terrence Redding, Ph.D. Walter Huber LeRoy Dennison Sheryl Hartman, Ph.D. 

PANEL: The Future of 

Mobile Learning: Panel 

Discussion by Experts in 

the Areas of Mobile 

Learning, Mobile Testing 

and Mobile Surveys 

- John Alonso 

- Peggy Kenyon 

- Risa Blair, Ed.D. 

- Joe Horne 

Effective Learning Using 

Mobile Technologies 

Developing the Next 

Generation Model 

- Rick Blunt, Ph.D. 

Mobile Application 

Development Education in 

the Military 

- Gregory Motes 

Evaluating OnLine Learning: 

Pre-licensing course 

passrates 

- Terrence Redding, Ph.D. 

Assessment Techniques for 

Success! 

- Rebecca Jimenez 

Lessons from a Large Scale 

Evaluation 

- Michael Roper 

- Glenda Feldt, Ed.D. 

The Open Learning 

Initiative(OLI) – An Effective 

Interactive Content and 

Assessment Delivery 

System 

- Diana Bajzek 

Knowledge Management 

Technology for Dummies 

- Mary-Sara Camerino 

Implementing a Learning 

Management System in a 

Corporation: How to 

Ensure Lean Processes 

and an Effective Outcome 

- Carolyn Otto 

Learning Management 

Systems Enhance 

Operational Performance 

and Customer Experience 

- Deborah Keeman 

A Work in Progress- 

Additional Exploration of 

an Existing Model of 

Knowledge Management. 

- Sam Hijazi 

Leveraging Social Media To 

Foster Economic 

Development: 

- Jack Bienko 

Tools and Guidelines for 

Designing Social Networking 

Activities 

- Mary Nicholson, Ph.D. 

Catching the Social Learning 

Bug 

- Jody Petruzziello 

Social networking and 

organizational membership 

- Linda Eller 

Effectively Incorporate 

Avatars into eLearning 

- Barbara Sealund 

Engaging and 

Reinforcing Learning 

with Web 2.0 Tools 

- Risa Blair, Ed.D. 

- Sheryl Hartman, Ph.D. 

Using effective 

eLearning and engaging 

distance learning for the 

enterprise 

- Leonid Rabinovich 

Knowledge for Health: 

Building eLearning 

Capacity 

- Sara Mazursky 

- Lisa Basalla 

Conference Abstract Descriptions 

The following abstract descriptions have been modified for this brochure. For more detailed information about each presentation, please visit 

the conference section on the SALT website (www.salt.org). 


This conference is being conducted by the Learning Technology Institute (LTI) in cooperation with the Society for Applied Learning Technology 

(SALT). However, SALT assumes no responsibility for program content, facilities, schedules, or operations. Learning Technology Institute 

programs are educational in nature and are considered continuing professional education. 

Local Orlando Websites 

City of Orlando - www.cityoforlando.net 

Convention & Visitor’s Bureau - www.orlandoinfo.com 

Orlando International Airport - www.orlandosanfordairport.com 

Disney World - www.disney.go.com 

Sea World - www.buschgardens.com 

Universal Studios - www.universalorlando.com 


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Wednesday - Design 

9:00 – 9:10 Introduction and Welcome 

John G. Fox, II, Executive Director, SALT® 

9:10 – 10:00 Keynote Address - Barry Libert, CEO, Mzinga 

10:00 – 10:30 Coffee Break 

10:30 – 11:10 Universal Design for Learning (UDL): From concept 

to implementation 

Sarah Bryans Bongey, Academic Technology Coordinator, Information 

Technologies, College of St. Scholastica 

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (reauthorized in 2008) characterizes 

UDL as a "scientifically valid" approach to instruction. You've heard 

the term and you may know of its roots in architecture and product 

design. But in the context of accessible and engaging education, what 

does it mean, what does it look like, and how can you start applying it in 

your own classroom or institution Attend this session for answers and 

resources that tap the power of your learning management system(LMS) 

as well as other readily-available technology tools and features. 

11:15 – 12:00 A 4-Spoke Hybrid Distance Learning Online University 

Course: Instructional Design for Social Presence and Engagement 

Susan Codone, Associate Professor, Mercer University 

This presentation will describe a 4-way hybrid distance learning online 

university course implemented in the summer of 2010. It has been 

designated “4-way” because it networked a static website, constant email 

communication, the Blackboard Learning Management System, and the 

WebEx web conferencing system. The instructional design of the course 

allowed students to access to course resources in multiple areas and 

to also meet virtually weekly with audio and video via WebEx. Course 

objectives were met as shown by quality final assignments and students 

reported a successful experience with the technology, content, instructor, 

and communication with other students. 

12:00 – 1:30 Lunch Break 

1:30 – 2:10 Instructional Designers Have Failed E-Learning 

Bill Walton, Founder, ITC Learning, Adam Kovic, Business Development 

Manager, ITC Learning 

While instructional designers were the leaders in multimedia creation, 

they have failed miserably with E-Learning design. They have apparently 

forgotten to sufficiently analyze their audience. They have allowed technology 

to dominate. They have taken the easy — but, ineffective pathway 

of conversion — and, consequently, have abandoned the primary goals 

of E-Learning (the successful transfer of knowledge and skills) while ignoring 

the twin measurements of application and retention. 

2:15 – 3:00 The Imagineering Model: What Disney Theme Parks 

Can Teach Us About Instructional Design 

Lou Prosperi, Documentation and Curriculum Manager, Oracle 

This presentation examines several principles, practices, and 

techniques employed by Walt Disney Imagineering in the design and 

construction of Disney Theme parks, and explores how those same 

principles, practices, and techniques can be applied to the instructional 

design process. The presentation also includes a high-level overview of 

the Imagineering process and the parallels between that process and 

the traditional ADDIE model. 


3:30 – 4:10 Combining Universal Design and Technology for the 

Benefit of All 

Kim Glover, Instructional DesignerTechnology Trainer, Instructional Services, 

University of Kansas Libraries, University of Kansas 

Universal Design is a proactive approach in designing instruction to 

maximize scholarship for diverse learners (e.g. students with disabilities, 

non-traditional students, and international students) while minimizing 

the reactive approach of making accommodations that are not conducive 

to learning. Technology supports the principles of Universal Design 

by allowing students to access information, communicate, and 

contribute in many different formats. This presentation will provide ideas 

for how to utilize technology to take full advantage of the principles of 

Universal Design 

4:15 – 5:00 Generation Why Designing Training and Learning to 

Engage the New Workforce 

James Guilkey, Ph.D., President, S4 NetQuest 

This presentation will examine the profile of today’s new workforce 

and discuss how training must change to meet their needs and expectations. 

Examples of technology-based gaming and simulations geared 

towards Generation ‘Y’ will be presented, and the measurable results 

from these cases will be discussed. If you are concerned about how the 

new workforce will affect your organization, this is the perfect presentation. 

Wednesday - Training 





10:30 – 11:10 TRIZ: The Science of Learning from Others 

Jack Hipple, Principal, Innovation-TRIZ 

This presentation will introduce the concept of patterns of invention 

and generalizing problem definition as well as the basic TRIZ tools of 

Ideal Final Result, resource identification and use, and the TRIZ 40 Inventive 

Principles and contradiction matrix. Practical examples will be 

summarized and shared. 

11:15 – 12:00 DoD Distance Learning: Balancing Access with 

Security 

Charles St. Pierre, Ph.D., Vice President, Educational Technology, 

Insignia Technology Services 

This presentation explores the current collaboration and learning 

management system architecture used by the DOD. The focus of 

discussion will be twofold: 1) the current DOD distance learning and 

network infrastructure; 2) the proposed deployment of a commercially 

hosted cloud as an alternative distance learning and collaboration 

method. Subsequent discussion will explore the challenges and risks 

of the cloud alternative as well as mitigation approaches and future state 

concepts. Implications, effects, and predictions associated with this 

migration will conclude the discussion. 


1:30 – 2:10 Using Blended Learning Solutions for cGMP Training 

in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Organizations 

Dale Canning, Executive Vice President, Communications, Raland Technologies, 

LLC 

Common Good Manufacturing Processes, or cGMP, are the critical 

standard procedures employed by workers in the manufacture of 

medications. The processes can be very simple or very complex, but 

most importantly ensure sterility and quality of the finished product. Target 

populations run from shop floor to top floor. Reaching the widest audience 

with the right information is a specialized process of balancing subject 

matter, target population and media in a highly regulated environment. 

This presentation will address the use of blended learning solutions for 

various target populations, and will also grapple with the unique industry 

concerns for accuracy and accountability. 

2:15 – 3:00 What You Need to Know to Integrate the Power of 

Cooperative Learning in Online Training 

Julia Carpenter, Instructional Systems Designer, General Dynamics, 

Debbie Gordon, Information Technology, General Dynamics 

As a result of this session, participants will be able to identify the five 

elements of cooperative learning and understand how to integrate these 

elements effectively in on-the job training in both online or instructor-led 


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learning environments. Specific examples from successful government 

training programs using cooperative learning will be shared. 


3:30 – 4:10 Training itself isn’t enough! 

Anne Antonelli, Training Manager, Organizational Change Management 

and Training, Total Resource Management, Andy Neal, Training Project 

Manager, Organizational Change Management & Training, Total Resource 

Management 

How do you prepare your workforce for the ever changing and constant 

need for acceptance of training Organizational Change Management 

is the process that you need to employ. This used to be an HR 

function, but lately, with all of the budget cuts, it often falls to the training 

organization to incorporate into the training program. Learn some basic 

principals and see how the same training techniques you use in the 

classroom or online can help you make that transition easier. 

4:15 – 5:00 The Missing Link: Using Technology to Align Training 

Assessment Strategies with Training Content 

Katrina Piccone, General Dynamics Information Technology, 

Paul Merlini, General Dynamics Information Technology 

Successful training programs align training content to knowledge, 

skills, and attitudes required by the job. This alignment can be lost in 

the assessment phase, particularly for trainings designed for remote 

learners where it is often convenient to implement knowledge-based 

questionnaires as opposed to measuring alternative objectives such 

as newly acquired skills. Current advances in technology elicit a variety 

of strategies for assessing multiple learning outcomes, enabling 

the achievement of alignment between training content and training 

assessments. This paper is intended to present a variety of test strategies 

that are more robust and to provide higher fidelity in measuring 

performance. 

Wednesday - Technology in the Marketplace 





10:30 – 11:10 Cloudy with a Chance of Thunder 

Irena Bojanova, Program Director, Associate Professor, Information and 

Technology Systems, University of Maryland University College, Augustine 

Samba, Kent State University 

Cloud computing is one of the emerging technologies that will characterize 

the next generation of the Internet. Cloud Computing provides 

optimized and efficient computing platforms through enhanced collaboration, 

agility, scalability, and availability. Its application and impact on 

education is inevitable. In this presentation, the evolution of the cloud is 

discussed, the cloud computing model is explained, and the cloud service 

model architectures are described. 

11:15 – 12:00 Bringing Generations Together through Collaboration 

and Informal Learning 

Faith LeGendre, Senior Global eLearning Strategist, Cisco Systems 

For the first time in history there are four generations working and 

learning together. Taking into account the definitions and defining characteristics 

of each of these groups, this presentation will look at how 

collaboration and informal learning can bridge the generational gap in 

both the organization and educational institutions. 


1:30 – 2:10 The Chief Online Learning Officer (COLO), A Business 

Imperative 

Gertrude Abramson, Professor, Grad School Computer & Information 

Sciences, Nova Southeastern University 

Like most innovations, web-based learning began as grass-roots 

movements within schools, departments and training centers. Current 

statistics agree about the phenomenal and continuous growth of the 

initiative but mixed messages attest to its value. A major missing element 

is the lack of unified leadership. To that end, this presentation proposes 

and elaborates upon a new central administrator, the chief online 

learning officer. 

2:15 – 3:00 Video as an engaging teaching tool: Developing visual 

literacy through film 

Kathy Craven, Course Director, Education Media Design and Technology 

Master of Science, Full Sail University, Tom Lucas, Associate Course 

Director, Education Media Design and Technology Master of Science, 

Full Sail University 

The goal of this session is to give participants the knowledge to understand 

how film operates as a communication tool. They will understand 

film is “written” by the filmmaker and “read” by the audience. The more 

information the viewer has about the technical and story elements of 

filmmaking, the more deeply he or she is able to “read” and communicate 

with this media tool. This interactive session brings life to the term 

“visual literacy” by engaging participants in guided discussion of several 

short films. 


3:30 – 4:10 The Grassroots Multinational: Transforming Corporate 

Direction Through Web 2.0 Technologies 

Gene Frizzell, M.Ed., Senior Instructional Systems Designer, Training 

Support Services, CAE 

This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the struggle 

to tap employee intellectual capital as we move from a Knowledge-Based 

Economy into a Social Knowledge-Based Economy. Attendees will learn 

how to engage workers in the organic discussion, evolution, dissemination, 

and practice of knowledge and how to convert that social knowledge 

into performance improvement—all through the use of recent Web 

2.0 technologies. 

4:15 – 5:00 Social and Ethical Issues for Universities Employing 

Cloud-Based Technologies for Instruction 

Ray Amirault, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University 

The educational community has well defined standards and policies 

that specify the social, ethical, and human issues surrounding technology’s 

use in the classroom. The increasing pervasiveness of cloudbased 

computing, however, challenges educational institutions to reexamine 

such policies in light of the complex and ill-defined issues surrounding 

cloud technology, not the least of which include privacy, safety, 

and content ownership concerns. This session will present primary 

social, ethical, and human issues surrounding teaching in the cloudbased 

setting, discuss implications for students and instructors, and 

propose how technology standards and policies may be affected by this 

technology. 

Wednesday - Blended Learning 





10:30 – 11:10 Same Time, Different Place: Blending Distance with 

an On-Campus Class 

Robert Farmer, Professor, Mount Saint Vincent University, Paula 

Crouse, Professor, Mount Saint Vincent University 

Over five years and multiple courses, the effectiveness of blending an 

on-campus class with students attending via distance was studied. Using 

a virtual classroom software application, Elluminate Live, courses in 

Information Technology were offered both on-campus and at a distance 

simultaneously. This presentation will detail the setup of the classroom 

including equipment and the use of the virtual classroom software. Preliminary 

observations about students’ performance in such an environment 

will also discussed. 


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11:15 – 12:00 Flip Thinking: A New Approach to Blended Learning 

Anthony Contino, Senior Training Manager, Alcatel-Lucent University, 

Alcatel-Lucent 

”Flip Thinking” is a new concept that has been applied to a variety of 

learning and business situations. While it provides a new way of looking 

at instructional design, it is not a “one-size-fits-all” solution. “Flip Thinking” 

requires planning skills and a strong knowledge of instructional theory. 

In this session, the concept of “Flip Thinking” is explored and suggestions 

for using this technique are provided. 


1:30 – 2:10 Blended Learning Strategies for Interactive Learning 

Systems 

John Hirschbuhl, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, College of Education, Computer 

Knowledge International (CKI) 

This presentation describes what blended interactive, group-driven 

distance learning can be and what it can produce. Blended learning 

increases the options for greater quality and quantity of human interaction 

in a learning environment. It provides a solution to one of the primary 

concerns facing distance learning today which is to find ways to increase 

the amount of student involvement and thus maintain student interest in 

what they are learning. 

2:15 – 3:00 Advanced Blended Learning Strategies for 21st Century 

Learners 

Michael Prevou, Ph.D., Co Founder-President, Strategic Knowledge 

Solutions, Linda McGurn, Dynamics Research Corporation (DRC) 

This session explores four types of learners and discusses how modern 

professional military education must shift from performance-based 

to outcome-based learning in an effort to emphasis choosing and using 

learning strategies rather than about taking on skills or developing qualities. 


3:30 – 4:10 Blended Learning Strategies with Best-in-Class Results 

Kristen Grenzebach, Ethics & Compliance Analyst Sr, Ethics & Compliance, 

WellPoint, Inc 

An engaging, blended-learning approach has enabled WellPoint’s Ethics 

and Compliance training program to exceed best-in-class evaluation 

results. This cost-effective approach included a targeted mix of 

sustained e-mail, video messages, Intranet resources, brochures, online 

training, and management-specific toolkits to reach an audience of 

over 39,000 associates in 32 states. 

4:15 – 5:00 Learner-Centric Blended Learning for Military 

Intelligence 

Dr. Pamela L. Raymer, Chief, SIGINT & Maintenance, Training Development 

and Integration (TDI), US Army 

This session will discuss how trainers can maximize the use of technology 

as a support tool during training that is also a job aid on the 

battlefield. This session will also discuss the challenges of making that 

transition from a low-tech instructor-centered curriculum to a technology-supported 

learner-centric curriculum through educating the leadership 

and instructors as well as the students. 

Wednesday - Gaming and Simulation 





10:30 – 11:10 Fun & games… and data and ROI: What the Air Force’s 

Gaming Research Lab Can Teach You About Using Games, 

Trainings, and Sims Across Industries 

Winston Wink Bennett, Ph.D., Gamer Research Lab, US Air Force, 

Stacy Kruse, Director of Serious Games and Education, Pragmatic 

Solutions 

The Air Force has long been at the bleeding edge of exploring new 

technologies, including game-based tools, in high stakes training situations. 

And at the forefront of that effort is the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 

Warfighter Readiness Research Division Gaming Research 

Integration for Learning Laboratory or GRILL, a joint military – industry – 

academia consortium dedicated to isolating best practices and methodologies 

for evaluating existing computer-aided tools and informing 

the creation of next generation systems across domains. With their 

partner, Pragmatic Solutions, the presenters will share the progress 

they have made and share lessons learned – information other agencies 

and institutions may apply to their strategic training road map. 

11:15 – 12:00 Computer-Based Simple Games; Affordable Ways to 

Engage Learners 

Jay F Graser, PMP, Principal, Program Manager, SRA International, 

Michael Anthony, Program Manager, SRA International 

Engaging learners on a particular topic has been a challenge for instructors 

since before Socrates. This challenge is especially great for 

subjects that may be particularly dull. Recent solutions have involved 

multimedia intense applications such as Serious Gaming and immersive 

environments. While these are engaging, they can be prohibitively 

expensive and even distract from the instructional goals. Computerbased 

Simple Gaming combines some of the engaging aspects of Serious 

Gaming and features of SCORM 2004 with proven classroom techniques 

to engage students in the material and measure their performance, 

while distracting them from the fact that they are being evaluated. 


1:30 – 2:10 Accelerating Time to Proficiency through Software 

Simulation and Assessment 

Stephanie Gabriels, Senior Instructional Designer Learning Solutions, 

College of Learning Technologies, JetBlue Airways 

In February 2010 JetBlue changed its reservation system adding many 

levels of complexity to the common transactions our Customer Support 

Crewmembers execute on a daily basis. This session will explore how 

JetBlue University’s investment in a software simulation authoring tool 

decreased time to proficiency and integrated soft-skill training into robust 

eLearning courseware. 

2:15 – 3:00 Corporate Learning Reconceived: Using Immersive 

Learning Simulations to Develop Employee Soft Skills 

Marian Casey, Organizational Consultant, Perspectives, Ltd. 

The use of technologies in workplace learning has increased dramatically 

in the last decade. Faced with new generations of digitally savvy 

employees, a dispersed workforce, and the increased value placed on 

human capital, organizations are under pressure to adopt innovative 

forms of employee training. “Immersive Learning Simulations” or “ILS” 

have been found effective for training employees in both so-called hard 

skills (e.g., marketing, product design, sales) and soft skills (e.g., decision-making, 

leadership, teaming and communication). 


3:30 – 4:10 Interactive Technology for Implementing Motor Imagery 

Vince Macri, Manager, Simulations Dept, 3D PreMotorSkill Technologies, 

LLC 

This session addresses the problem of survivors of non-penetrating 

and penetrating brain damage, and amputees, specifically how they can 

relearn making purposeful movements without/before being able to do 

so. Our interactive simulations provide survivors with images of virtual 

body parts that are anatomically correct, with true range of motion. Survivors 

control images to make simulated movements in the virtual world 

anticipating how the survivor would move in the physical world. Therefore 

“pre-training” by using a “virtual clone” (virtual 3D anatomical model). 

4:15 – 5:00 Speech Recognition for Training Simulations 

Brian Duffy, Chief Technology Officer, Carney, Inc., John Carney, President, 

Carney, Inc. 


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All managers occasionally have to hold difficult conversations about 

performance issues or policy breaches with a team member, but few 

have ample opportunities to practice these conversations before they 

need to deliver them to real employees. Speech recognition technologies 

and emotional state tracking algorithms now make it possible for 

managers to actively participate in simulated conversations by speaking 

to a realistic video-based virtual human that reacts emotionally to 

the context of the conversation and remembers prior comments throughout 

the conversation. 

Thursday - Mobile Learning 

8:30 – 9:10 Are eLearning tools ready for the mobile revolution 

Helmut Doll, Ph.D., Instructional Technology, Bloomsburg University, 

Timothy Phillips, Ph.D., Chairperson, Instructional Technology, Bloomsburg 

University, Mary Nicholson, Ph.D., Professor, Instructional Technology, 

Bloomsburg University, Eric Milks, Project Manager, Institute for 

Interactive Technologies, Bloomsburg University 

Until recently the development of mobile training was limited to the 

use of custom authoring tools and specialized programming. However, 

now, many of the major rapid authoring tools have added options to 

provide mobile learning solutions. In this research we analyzed the 

mobile capabilities of each of these tools. Then, using a standardized 

set of evaluation criteria, which included navigation, interactivity, and 

various media, we tested their compatibility with the most common 

mobile device platforms. The results of the study and recommendations 

will be discussed. 

9:15 – 10:00 Direct Instruction for Mobile Learning 

Bobbe Baggio, Director Graduate Program, Instructional Technology 

Management, La Salle University 

This session explores a method of instruction that is tailor made for 

mobile devices. It looks at chunking and levels of mastery to produce 

effective learning materials. Direct instruction begins with an assessment 

of current performance or knowledge and then proceeds through 

small but ever increasingly difficult steps to levels of mastery. Ideal for 

subjects or content areas where foundations are critical. 


10:30 – 11:10 Connecting Soldiers to Digital Applications 

Diane Jenkins, Training Analyst, SCoE Mobile, US Department of Defense 

CASCOM, Matthew MacLaughlin, Branch Chief, US Department 

of Defense CASCOM 

SCoE Mobile Initiative: CASCOM Training Support Directorate submitted 

a proposal for a Pilot Study, Connecting Soldiers to Digital Applications 

(CSDA) program initiated by Army G-6. This program is being 

integrated at ARCIC. The intent of the CSDA is to apply digital devices 

and services, such as PDAs, iPhones or other digital devices, to improve 

Soldiers' effectiveness and efficiencies. The scope of the CAS- 

COM proposal, termed "SCoE Mobile" is to test the applicability of mobile 

digital devices to training cadre. Currently Two classes are conducting 

training through this effort on Fort Lee. Students and Instructor's 

are issued iPhones with several suites of mobile apps loaded on 

each. The evaluation and valuable feedback will aide in developing future 

training for our soldiers. Cadre are currently using the tool to read 

and review training materials (e.g., lesson plans, video’s , reference 

materials and Check-on-Learning (C.O.L.). This project has been developed 

by four GS employees with NO outside contracting expense. 

This program will provide NCO’s/students (in the classroom and potentially 

in the Operational Force 

11:15 – 12:00 Freshmen, iPads and Flip Cameras: Lessons learned 

in the mobile landscape 

Joe Horne, Manager, Instructional Design and Training, IS&T, Georgia 

State University 

This session will share our experience of rolling out 250 iPads and 

300 Flip Cameras to freshmen and the faculty who taught with them. 

The presenters will cover how they handled distribution, instructional 

design sessions with the faculty and what worked and what didn’t. 


1:30 – 2:10 Designs in Army Mobile Learning 

Peggy Kenyon, Instructional Systems Specialist, TCM-TADLP, US Army 

Mobile learning offers the best example of the integration of social media 

into the pedagogy of today. Using the features of a mobile device, the 

learner can have access to a full range of interactions and interactivity. 

But how does one design for the mobile learner What makes learning 

content look smart on a smartphone This session offers some design 

tips for training and education using a mobile device and provides a 

discussion of how to work with the features of the device to ensure 

pedagogical goals are met. 

2:15 – 3:00 A New Generation For Mobile Learning 

Greg Luckock, Director, Global Technology and Development Strategies, 

Raytheon Professional Services 

Learning organizations seeking to incorporate mLearning devices into 

the mix invariably find themselves stymied by several technological limitations. 

Employees and other users find it difficult to load learning content 

onto their devices, while training executives have no way of tracking 

whether mLearning courseware has been accessed, completed and 

comprehended by students. In addition, the security of mobile content 

is difficult to ensure. This session will focus on the topic of Managed 

mLearning - a systematic method of ensuring that the distribution, 

management, tracking and security of mobile content makes mLearning 

a more viable part of any blended learning solution. 


3:30 – 4:10 Security in Mobile E-learning: A Tale of Sacred Cows 

and Trojan Horses 

Eva Vincze, Program DirectorProfessor, Forensic Sciences, The George 

Washington University 

This presentation will discuss the common security and privacy (S&P) 

issues that arise when providing E-learning on mobile and wireless devices. 

It will address typical threats to e-learning projects, protection 

mechanisms and effort/cost risk management issues as they relate to 

the use of mobile apps, serious gaming, 3D virtual worlds, and social 

networks for e-learning. 

4:15 – 5:00 Mobile Learning: Use Cases and Secrets to Successful 

Deployments 

OutStart 

Mobile learning offers powerful ways to augment, extend and enhance 

formal learning initiatives, on-the-job learning, and priority communications. 

With the power, instant connectivity, and ubiquitous nature of mobile 

devices, it is just a matter of time before mobile learning is a common 

component within a best practices blended learning environment. 

Thursday - Training 

8:30 – 9:10 Setting the Stage for Success: Implementing Online 

Training in a Government Setting 

Josh Gilliam, Personnel Board of Jefferson County 

Training in the government setting provides a unique set of challenges. 

One must strive to move forward while adhering to bureaucratic 

standards set into place generations ago. Delivering training in this environment 

means getting past the “its how we have always done it” 

mentality. This presentation will focus on steps that can be taken to 

make current or future forays into no-traditional training models more 

successful. 

9:15 – 10:00 A Paper-Less Chase 

Richard Marley, LC2 Technologies, Inc., Michael Inman, Northrop Grumman 

Maybe the paperless training environment is a pipedream. Clearly, 

hoping to wean a paper-dependent culture completely off the ‘hardcopy’ 

is not realistic. But why is there so much resistance to making the incremental 

steps in the paperless direction This paper details how the 

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ing center overcame the obstacles to implementation of the ‘Electronic 

Book’ initiative in its aircrew training program and proposes an alternate 

implementation method. In order to satisfy the Programmed Flying Training 

(PFT) and Readiness needs of the Joint STARS weapon system 

during a time of war, the training center has to meet aggressive student 

through-put requirements. A huge volume of academic courseware is 

required to support the effort and consequently a recurring requirement 

for paper and printing. For numerous reasons detailed in the paper, the 

first Electronic Book did not reach the student until four years had passed 

from the time the concept was proposed. Such a span of time may 

sound reasonable to those who deal with the acquisition of new or modified 

weapon systems. But for a relatively low-tech solution (essentially 

a reusable electronic binder), this timeframe is, to say the least, excessive. 

Quantifying the cost of the paper, the printing, and the man-hours 

expended during this time is nominally calculable in this local training 

environment, but it is the authors’ contention that this is not an isolated 

problem and is faced by the military training community at large. The 

authors propose the solution of a method to be followed by training units 

throughout the military. The proposed model, which starts with reasonable 

military specification requirements, puts the responsibility for technology 

integration back in the hands of the local training Commander. 

Who better would understand the cost and benefits of a paperless training 

environment had questions about how to complete their Census 

questionnaires or who had general questions about the Census program. 


10:30 – 11:10 Breakout Session 

Barry Libert, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mzinga 

11:15 – 12:00 Augmented Reality for Training and Performance 

Support 

John Low, Chief Creative Officer, Carney, Inc. 

This presentation will explore the burgeoning rise of augmented reality 

(AR) technology and how it is transforming on-demand performance 

support and immersive training. The presenters will demonstrate what 

is possible with AR, including image recognition, geo-location specific 

data, natural feature recognition, and three dimensional visualizations; 

and how these can be used for training simulations and, “on-the-job”, to 

complete tasks. This session will also examine the impact of AR on 

how we interact with technology and the physical world around us, and 

some implications for performance solutions design, now and in the 

near future. 


1:30 – 2:10 The Use of Avatar technology in Performance-Based 

Training: Methods and Lessons-Learned 

Denise-Rose Stevens, Ph.D., Chief Training Technologist, Worldwide 

Technology Solutions, General Dynamics Information Technology 

The use avatar technology has become a significant emerging trend 

in the field of e-learning. GDIT was contracted by VA to develop 120 

hours of web-based training using performance-based design to train 

newly hired Legal Instruments Examiners on how to perform tasks related 

to this job position. Avatar technology was integrated into the training 

program to support several performance-based instructional strategies. 

The purpose of this presentation is to provide examples of methods 

and lessons-learned considerations to ensure that avatar technology 

is not just used passively, but rather as an integrated interactive component 

that reinforces performance, as opposed to just learning. 

2:15 – 3:00 Maximizing the Impact of Training 

Walter Huber, VP of Business Development for the Americas, Comartis 

USA 

As Companies are re-aligning and re-evaluating talent management 

processes while preparing for workforce changes and shortages, 

internal and external suppliers of trainings are feeling pressure to 

demonstrate to senior executives that training is an effective instrument 

to drive business. Therefore measuring close alignment to 

business strategy, goals, and metrics is a must. In my session I will 

give an introduction to business relevant use cases for efficient Training 

Evaluation and how this is helping some of the world's most renowned 

enterprises in Aviation, Automotive and Banking to increase 

their competitiveness, performance and profit. 


3:30 – 5:00 PANEL: Implementing Learning Technologies Within 

Your Organization: Identifying and Overcoming the Challenges 

James Guilkey, Ph.D, President, S4 NetQuest, Chris Salem DC, Training 

Manager, School of Allied Health Sciences, Kasier Permanente, 

Danielle Logan, Director of Capability Infrastructure Planning, Accenture 

This panel presentation will provide an interactive forum that is designed 

specifically for the attendee. Through the use of wireless, handheld 

survey devices, you will be able to share your most critical needs 

and learn the most critical needs of your colleagues. 

Thursday - Knowledge Management/LMS 

8:30 – 9:10 Universal Access to Content: Myth or Reality 

William Peratino, Director of Innovation, Emerging Solutions, Office of 

Personnel Management, Courtney Cox, President, PowerTrain, Inc. 

This session will discuss the pitfalls and solutions to implementing 

cross-domain solutions across a range of LMSs, standards, and specs 

to share and reuse instructional content. 

9:15 – 10:00 Learning Management Systems in the Clinical Health 

Care Environment: Moving Beyond HR 

Chris Salem DC, Training Manager, School of Allied Health Sciences, 

Kasier Permanente 

This session will summarize the successful process of integrating 

Moodle and Drupal into a single LMS and its subsequent application to 

a clinical health care training environment. Specifically discussed are 

the improvement of clinical coordination, fostering user generated 

content, the use of personal learning environments, and the bridging 

of commercial applications with community benefit activities. 


10:30 – 11:10 Baby Steps - The USACE Story of deploying an 

organization-wide LMS 

Gary Andrew, Director, US Army Corps of Engineers, Andy Neal, Training 

Project Manager, Total Resource Management 

Rolling out a robust LMS and training program is not easy, especially 

to an organization with tens of thousands of employees spread across 

the globe. Learn from our baby steps approach how we ate the elephant 

one bite at a time! We will show you our phased approach: where we 

started, where we are today, and where we are going. See our stops 

and starts, our successes and our lessons learned in deploying an organization-wide 

LMS. 

11:15 – 12:00 Comprehensive Unified Training Plan 

David Mallette, E-Learning, Training & Development, Helmerich & Payne 

Int’l Drilling Company 

The presenter’s definition of competency based on Deming: “Competency 

is defined as fitness for assigned task” which provides a more 

nearly clear working definition of competency. To meet that standard, a 

Comprehensive Unified Training Plan has been developed that not only 

can achieve competency capable of resisting the most robust legal challenges, 

but also contribute significantly to employee welfare, competitive 

advantage, and shareholder value. This is achieved by actively 

employing a wide variety of DOD, Advanced Distributed Learning, IMS- 

Global, and other initiatives and research into a unified application providing 

consistency and assessment across all modes of training delivery 

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1:30 – 2:10 A Complete User Support System Using Open Source 

Tools: How We Developed it and How You Can Too 

Joy Green, IT Specialist - Instructional Designer, Defense Finance and 

Accounting Service (DFAS), US Department of Defense 

The Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) is an online property 

management system used by agencies within the Department of 

Defense and Federal Government. Our user base is global and all users 

must take required training to use this system. Within the past five 

years, training for DPAS has evolved from an expensive classroom - 

Instructor led program to developing an online LMS with an accompanying 

support site. This year, DPAS support services has contracted with 

the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to host its new Learning 

Management System (LMS) and support site. 

2:15 – 3:00 Skills at Scale: Industrializing Personalized Learning 

at Accenture 

Danielle Logan, Director of Capability Infrastructure Planning, Accenture 

This presentation discusses Accenture’s implementation of an agile 

learning solution that enabled it to highlight the best learning content for 

its employees in the context in which they need it. Moving beyond the 

LMS, this new infrastructure creates a personalized learning environment 

for employees based on both the demands of their current job or 

role as well as their future career direction, and proves that, even for 

200,000 employees, learning can be personalized at scale. 


3:30 – 4:10 One Hundred LMSs in One: The Politics and Technology 

Behind Running a Decentralized LMS 

Theme Grenz, Program Manager, State of Oregon, Jason Marceau, 

Meridian Knowledge Solutions 

ILearnOregon, made by Meridian, changed the way Oregon trains people 

by combining learning management with collaboration and performance 

management software. ILearnOregon has more than 55,000 

users including contractors and the public. The presenters will show 

attendees how to make a decentralized LMS work. 

4:15 – 5:00 Using Moodle as an alternative to a commercial LMS 

Deepa Manickavasagam, Web Training Developer, Fortinet Technologies, 

Inc. 

This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of Moodle's 

capabilities and supporting services. The session will then focus on the 

capabilities and challenges that must be considered when deploying Moodle 

as a customer-facing LMS for generating revenue. A real-world deployment 

involving 120 countries will be examined with lessons learned 

and a summary of benefits realized after 30 months in production. 

Thursday - Virtual Worlds 

8:30 – 9:10 Integrating Virtual Worlds with Traditional E-learning 

Mike Freeman, Project Manager, Adayana Government Group 

Virtual worlds hold promise to provide compelling, on-line interactive 

experiential learning environments for remote users, and organizations 

are working to integrate them into curriculums alongside traditional learning 

content and infrastructure. Enabled by emerging virtual, collaborative, 

and network technologies that minimize network bandwidth requirements 

and run on standard office PC computers, it’s now possible to 

deploy innovative blended learning solutions where traditional 

courseware can be used in conjunction with fully-immersive 3D scenario 

based exercises. This presentation will explore how the US Army 

is implementing a persistent learning environment to distribute operational 

training on a massive multiplayer scale using these new concepts. 

9:15 – 10:00 Synthetic Automated Flight Training Environment with 

Virtual Air Traffic: SAFTE -VAT 

Michael Coman, Assistant Professor, Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle 

Aeronautical University, Tom Haritos, Adjunct Professor, Aeronautical 

Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 

The FAA qualifies flight-training devices (FTD) for use during pilot 

training. These computer-based simulators serve effectively during ab 

initio pilot training (i.e., new pilot training), but with a common drawback. 

FTDs do not replicate the complexities of real world air traffic control 

(ATC) communications. Instructor pilots must role-play ATC during 

lessons. Synthetic Automated Flight Training Environment (SAFTE) - 

Virtual Air Traffic (VAT) provides a means to facilitate instruction through 

virtual ATC using synthetic speech and voice recognition technologies. 


10:30 – 11:10 Learning Histology with a Virtual Microscope and 

Interactive Virtual Slides 

Robert Ogilvie, Ph.D., Professor, University of South Carolina 

A new distance education course in Histology (the microscopic structure 

of cells, tissues and organs) will be offered at the University of 

South Carolina, January 2011. Unlike traditional Histology courses, the 

lectures (created with adobe presenter) and laboratories (using a virtual 

microscope and virtual slides) will be web-based. The use of a virtual 

microscope and virtual slides is pedagogically sound, preserving the 

opportunity for students to explore microscopic specimens (as with a 

microscope) using a computer with a fast Internet connection. The interactive 

virtual slides greatly enhance the assessment of learning outcomes. 

These technological approaches will be demonstrated. 

11:15 – 12:00 The Unlimited Virtual Scaffold – The Instructional 

Design of Learning Events in Virtual Worlds 

Karen Griffith, Director of Education, Technology Development, MYMIC 

Instructional modalities are undergoing a technical metamorphosis of 

unprecedented proportions in a movement towards learner immersion. 

As if the art and science of instructional design wasn’t complicated 

enough, enter virtual worlds as an emerging modality where almost 

anything that can be imagined can be created. Of all the possibilities, 

how does an instructional designer optimize the use of resources for 

the enhancement of learning 


1:30 – 2:10 Tips for Transitioning From the Classroom to the Virtual 

Classroom 

Rita Hartman, Customer Education Specialist, Training & Development, 

SunGard Public Sector 

Synchronous online learning presents challenges not found in the traditional 

classroom environment. Some of these challenges include feedback 

from participants, keeping the audience engaged, interaction with 

participants, and learning to use the technology. While these challenges 

are different than what you might face in a traditional classroom environment, 

with some practice and effort you can be as effective online 

as in the classroom. This session is for those new to the virtual classroom. 

2:15 – 3:00 Creating Free Virtual Learning Environments Using 

Ning, Google Docs, and Skype 

Robert Moody, Assistant Professor, Advanced Education Programs, Fort 

Hays State University 

President Obama’s 2011 budget contains a proposal to consolidate 

dedicated federal education technology funding for schools. Schools 

may no longer be able to afford virtual learning environments (VLE) such 

as Blackboard or D2L. This session will review a case study of how 

Ning, Google Docs, and Skype can be combined to become a free VLE 

to help schools continue to provide this invaluable service to their students. 


3:30 – 4:10 When the pendulum swings: converting trials and 

tribulations into success by using a virtual onboarding program 

Nancy Pruner, Sr. Instructional DesignerDeveloper, MSM Learning and 

Performance, Pitney Bowes 

This presentation will talk about a blended onboarding program for 

U.S. sales new hires. It will share what we have done in the past, what 


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we are doing now, and how it is working for us. The technology Pitney 

Bowes uses to deliver this program includes a SharePoint team site for 

each class. The entire learning process is managed from here. In 

addition to SharePoint we use our LMS for e-learning, Outlook for 

calendaring, Live Meeting and ATT conference calls for the virtual 

classroom sessions and we use the SharePoint wiki function for 

collaboration. 

4:15 – 5:00 Virtual World Shell: Automated Assessments and Virtual 

Redo to Assist in Suicide Prevention Education 

Brett Shelton, Assistant Professor, Instructional Technology and Learning 

Sciences, Utah State University, Jon Scoresby, Instructional technology 

and Learning Sciences, Utah State University, Mary Ann Parlin, 

Utah State University 

Despite huge effort and expenditure, the suicide rate in the military 

continues to increase. The Virtual World Shell is an application for simulation 

development designed for Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to augment 

their existing suicide prevention training program called “Wingman.” 

Supporting this technology is a customized 3D game engine integrated 

with key instructional design elements. 

Thursday - Gaming and Simulation 

8:30 – 9:10 Gaming and Simulation 101 – Avoiding The Costliest 

Mistake 

David Versaw, CFO, WILL Interactive, Inc. 

If you are even thinking about incorporating more engagement and 

interactivity into your current education or training program, this session 

is for you. Adaptive adult learning theory and shifting target audience 

learning and retention styles have fueled the growth of the serious 

gaming and simulation market. But is it right for you and your 

audience See examples of the vast array of solutions available and 

discuss the pros and cons of each as it pertains to what you want to 

accomplish. When diving into the interactive education waters, even 

the most seasoned education professionals have fallen victim to the 

first and biggest mistake – selecting the wrong type of solution for 

their learning objective. Don’t be one of them. 

9:15 – 10:00 Developing an Engine Agnostic Interface: Bridging 

the Gap between Video Games and Military Simulation 

Laurent Scallie, CEO, Atlantis Cyberspace Inc 

Although gaming technology is becoming generally accepted as a valid 

training tool in the modeling and simulation industry, a generic architecture 

for integrating current and future capable systems has not yet 

been developed. This session presents a new approach to building training 

simulation systems using a novel interoperable component architecture 

called the Engine Agnostic Interface (EAI). The EAI creates a 

“plug-and-play” open system that bridges game and simulation technology 

using an abstract interface model. 


10:30 – 11:10 Integrating Learning Acceleration, Rich Assessment 

of Errors, & Scenario-Based Simulation Training for Improved 

Performance 

Tiffany Ripley, Associate Consultant, TiER1 Performance Solutions, 

Terence Andre, Managing Director, TiER1 Performance Solutions 

Learning acceleration is a large, yet unattained, goal of the military, 

corporate, and education sectors. While little research has been done 

on how to increase learning speed, recent research involving interactive 

scenario-based simulation training is beginning to show a savings 

in training and retraining time. Currently, TiER1 is developing an approach 

and associated technology to not only accelerate learning, but 

reduce the time required to train individuals in critical domains such as 

cyber security. In this presentation, we will summarize the technology 

approach and present our own research into learner engagement, adaptive 

learning pathways, and scenario-based simulation training. 

11:15 – 12:00 Old Text Learns New Tricks: Embedding computer 

Games in hardcopy books with Pentop Computers 

Glenn Smith, Ph.D., Dept. of Secondary Education, University of South 

Florida 

Authors embedded computer games in hardcopy books in prototype 

Interactive Map Books (iMapBooks), via PenTop computers and microdot 

paper, to scaffold readers’ situation models. Authors conducted two 

studies comparing iMapBooks to regular books for fifth graders’ reading 

comprehension and affective responses, via multiple-choice retention 

questions, open-ended essay questions, and focus groups. Participants 

reading iMapBooks retained significantly more spatial details from stories. 


1:30 – 2:10 Learning in Virtual Environments from the Point of 

Failure: Technology-supported Reflective Redo in Simulations 

Jon Scoresby, Instructional technology and Learning Sciences, Utah 

State University, Brett Shelton, Assistant Professor, Instructional Technology 

and Learning Sciences, Utah State University 

Simulations are continually being designed and developed for education, 

built for giving students the learning opportunities to repeat their 

actions. However, after identifying a mistake during the simulation, redoing 

it to “fix” the mistake requires students to replicate correct actions 

in complex, open-ended environments that may be difficult to accomplish. 

This session presents an investigation of student learning when 

using a 3D simulation with built-in functionality that allows students to 

redo their actions by focusing on the point of failure instead of starting 

from the beginning. 

2:15 – 3:00 Multimodal Serious Game Design and Social Interaction 

Jana Whittington, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Purdue University Calumet, 

Kim Nankivell, Assistant Professor, Purdue University Calumet 

This presentation will discuss the results of a formative case study 

that explored how instructional designers and serious game designers 

integrate a combination of instructional strategies to create multimodal 

learning environments. This session will also discuss the results of a 

quantitative survey study about the social interaction within serious game 

design. Data analysis explored various strategies and combination of 

strategies with a focus on: problem solving, collaboration, active learning, 

discovery, multimodal environment, social networking and multiple 

intelligences. The data reveals how instructional designers and academic 

instructors might approach the design and implementation of 

learning games, with attention to instructional strategies. 


3:30 – 4:10 Using Game-Based Learning to Help STEM Students 

use Prior Knowledge to Build Scaffolds to Enhance Conceptual 

and Visual Understanding of Dimensional Analysis 

Jennifer T. Ellis, Ph.D., Sr. Instructional Developer, Walker Teaching Resource 

Center, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 

Dimensional analysis (DA) is an essential skill for a number of professions, 

including mathematics, chemistry, medicine, and engineering. It 

is also a topic taught early in the curriculum; if students have a hard 

time comprehending this concept, it could taint views of that respective 

STEM field. Students are having more difficulty making connections to 

prior knowledge of related concepts. To aid student scaffolding, effective 

integration of educational technology tools designed to enhance student 

conceptual and visual understanding will allow students to use DA 

problem solving skills while allowing them to “see” what the numbers 

mean and how the units interact. 

4:15 – 5:00 Our shelter just collapsed, who didn’t calculate 

correctly — Design challenges of building an educational video 

Eric Milks, Project Manager, Institute for Interactive Technologies, Bloomsburg 

University 

Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Institute for 

Interactive Technologies at Bloomsburg University along with Hofstra 

University has been developing an interactive video game to teach engineering 

and math concepts to middle school students. In this presentation, 

we will discuss design tactics, the obstacle of keeping it “fun” yet 


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educational, and lessons learned during the process of building this 

“serious game”. 

Friday - Mobile Learning 

8:30 – 10:00 PANEL: The Future of Mobile Learning: Panel 

Discussion by Experts in the Areas of Mobile Learning, Mobile 

Testing and Mobile Surveys 

John Alonso, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, OutStart, Peggy 

Kenyon,Division Chief, TRADOC Capabilities Manager, Risa Blair, 

Ed.D.,Training Advisor, FedEx, Joe Horne, Manager, Instructional Design 

and Training, Georgia State University 

Mobile learning is to 2010 what eLearning was to 1999! Mobile Learning 

discussions are burning the ears at executive levels in corporations, 

government agencies and universities. Who is using mobile learning 

today Is tracking important when rolling out a mobile learning solution 

Can people learn from a cell phone What can be done with podcasting 

Our panel of executive leaders in learning, education and training 

will discuss, debate and help define mobile learning and uses of mobile 

learning in the corporate, government and education markets. 


10:30 – 11:10 Effective Learning Using Mobile Technologies. 

Developing the Next Generation Model 

Rick Blunt, Ph.D., Senior Management Consultant, Adayana 

The presentation will explore developing and analyzing Instructional 

Systems Design (ISD) models and presentation formats that provide 

effective learning when delivered on mobile technologies. The presentation 

will discuss findings in terms of evidence-based recommendations 

for efficient/effective mobile content development, mobile knowledge 

management, mobile delivery tactics, and for accelerating the 

education and training pipelines by leveraging emerging mobile technologies. 

11:15 – 12:00 Mobile Application Development Education in the 

Military 

Gregory Motes, Major, School of Information Technology, US Army 

As part of the Connecting Soldiers to Digital Applications (CSDA) pilot 

program, we are examining the feasibility of teaching iPhone and Android 

application development to Functional Area 53 officers at Fort 

Gordon, Georgia in the Information Systems Manager course. This presentation 

will discuss the challenges with teaching programming to military 

members who do not normally have a programming (computer 

science) background and will also detail how we were able to succeed 

in the first Apps for the Army competition, developing four separate applications 

that earned awards in that competition. 

Friday - Assessment 

8:30 – 9:10 Evaluating OnLine Learning: Pre-licensing course 

passrates 

Terrence Redding, Ph.D., President & CEO, OnLine Training, Inc. 

This presentation compares the pass rate for online pre-licensing 

courses and considers the factors that affect pass rates. Reported pass 

rates vary greatly. Self-reported pass rates may approach 100% while 

the actual pass rate may range from below 50% to 100%. OnLine Training 

has been tracking pass rates for its courses for more than a decade 

and has identified a number of factors which effect pass rates. This 

presentation will explore pass rates and the factors that affect the success 

of the online students. 

9:15 – 10:00 Assessment Techniques for Success! 

Rebecca Jimenez, CUNA Mutual Group 

Are you involved in change initiative, yet not sure how to start the audience 

assessment process This session will present tools and techniques 

to help you look holistically across an organization. This includes 

how to identify specific groups impacted by the change, questioning 

strategies to identify each group’s specific needs, and leadership engagement 

strategies to ensure top-level support throughout the assessment 

process. 


10:30 – 11:10 Lessons from a Large Scale Evaluation 

Michael Roper, Performance Analyst, US Coast Guard Training Ctr Yorktown 

Glenda Feldt, Ed.D., Performance Analyst, Performance Technology 

Center, US Coast Guard Training Ctr Yorktown 

Recently the US Coast Guard acquired a new class of ships, the National 

Security Cutters. To support the performance of the initial crew an 

initial training program was put in place. The USCG’s Performance Technology 

Center was asked to conduct a Level III evaluation of the training 

and performance supports. Learn how the Kirkpatrick Model of Evaluation 

was applied, what tools were developed for the data collection in 

this study, and review the findings on the value of the training and supports 

afforded to this first crew. This evaluation resulted in significant 

savings in time and money for training initial crews of the sister ships in 

the NSC class of cutters. 

11:15 – 12:00 The Open Learning Initiative (OLI) – An Effective 

Interactive Content and Assessment Delivery System 

Diana Bajzek, Associate Director, Office of Technology for Education, 

Carnegie Mellon University 

OLI provides a robust course delivery platform for rich online learning 

experiences. What sets OLI apart is its rich assessment environment 

that continuously provides feedback to students and instructor, preparing 

them for the next lecture. This presentation will showcase OLI material 

developed for a biochemistry course at Carnegie Mellon by illustrating 

how the students’ experience is shaped by content enriched with 

interactive animations, molecular simulators, and 3D models of biological 

structures peppered with embedded assessments. 

Friday - Knowledge Management/LMS 

8:30 – 9:10 Knowledge Management Technology for Dummies 

Jay Park Graven, Technical Manager, Greystones Group 

This presentation will provide an overview of common technologies 

found in use today with knowledge management systems geared toward 

the lay person. The presenters provide pros/cons, explanations 

and help arm you with information to help you feel a little more “in the 

know” when walking into a room full of developers. 

9:15 – 10:00 Implementing a Learning Management System in a 

Corporation: How to Ensure Lean Processes and an Effective 

Outcome 

Carolyn Otto, Systems Analyst Advanced, Operations Development and 

Learning Management, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MI 

Implementing a learning management system is often considerably 

more complicated than initially anticipated. Sometimes the complexity 

leads to only partial implementation or “temporary” workarounds that 

become established procedures. To ensure lean processes and an effective 

outcome, corporations need to identify all entities that are delivering 

training, perform an extensive audience analysis, research all training 

methods currently being used, and establish lines of communication 

between all entities affected by the learning management system. 

Corporations must also have detailed knowledge of the learning management 

system functionality, maintain excellent communication with 

the vendor, and set up proactive checks and balances. Following these 

guidelines will help companies avoid common mistakes and save money 

by maintaining scope. 


10:30 – 11:10 Learning Management Systems Enhance Operational 

Performance and Customer Experience 

Deborah Keeman, Vice President, Learning and Development, Stream 

Global Services 

This presentation will describe Stream Global Services initiative to integrate 

a learning management system into its training and quality man- 


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agement processes to create a closed loop solution designed to improve 

performance and drive a positive customer experience. 

11:15 – 12:00 A Work in Progress-Additional Exploration of an 

Existing Model of Knowledge Management. 

Sam Hijazi, Associate Professor of Information Systems, Computer 

Science, Texas Lutheran University 

This presentation is a follow up to other presentations discussed in 

the last seven years. The model in the presentation is a work in progress. 

The model distinguishes clearly between data, information, and knowledge. 

It celebrates the technological advances we have witnessed in 

recent years but it puts the human component as the main reason for 

the success of failure of any system, project, or program. This presentation 

should provide the decision makers with the overall picture and 

requirement of knowledge management. 

Friday - Social Networks 

8:30 – 9:10 Leveraging Social Media To Foster Economic 

Development: 

Jack Bienko, Deputy Director, Office of Entrepreneurship Education, 

US Small Business Administration 

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will highlight how they 

are using digital solutions to better inform, support and listen to the Nation’s 

entrepreneurs. SBA continues to launch and explore new tools in 

an effort to be … well, as “entrepreneurial” as their customers. The 

team will showcase new features of SBA’s re-launched website, distance 

learning platform serving over 200,000 users, and discuss tools 

they believe allow their employees to work smarter and be more responsive. 

9:15 – 10:00 Tools and Guidelines for Designing Social Networking 

Activities 

Mary Nicholson, Ph.D., Professor, Instructional Technology, Bloomsburg 

University 

”Social networking”, “learning communities”, “collaboration”, “interactivity” 

– these terms and paradigms are becoming the cornerstone of 

effective and engaging online courses. Yet it is still a challenge to find 

the most effective strategies to design, incorporate, and facilitate these 

social networking and learner centered activities into online courses. 

This presentation will feature applied examples, case studies, and specific 

guidelines for incorporating and blending different learning activities 

and social networking tools such as blogs, twitter, social bookmarking, 

and voice threads for a highly interactive learning experience. 


10:30 – 11:10 Catching the Social Learning Bug 

Jody Petruzziello, VP, Products, Mzinga 

What is social learning, and how can it transform your HR initiatives 

How do workplace communities foster a collaborative company culture, 

in which the collective wisdom of the masses is as highly valued 

as the insights of “experts” More importantly, how can we successfully 

leverage this trend and fully realize the positive business impact that 

this promises In this session, attendees will learn how to leverage today’s 

collaborative tools, including online communities and social networking, 

to foster workforce learning and development. 

11:15 – 12:00 Social networking and organizational membership 

Linda Eller, Information Services Administrator, Information Services, 

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International 

This presentation will explore how Delta Kappa Gamma Society members 

have utilized a private social networking environment to allow international 

committees to hold meetings and members worldwide to 

connect with one another. The network has opened new methods of 

communication and collaboration. After 6 months of live status, the network 

has over 500 members logged on, 50 active groups and many 

individual blogs. 

Friday - eLearning 

8:30 – 9:10 Effectively Incorporate Avatars into eLearning 

Barbara Sealund, President, Sealund & Associates Corporation 

As more organizations use eLearning to train, the quality of the learning 

may come into question. eLearning courses that lack interactivity 

and social connectedness may result in lower motivation, participation 

and satisfaction on the part of the user as well as lower retention rates. 

Incorporating avatars into eLearning courses engages learners and 

improves retention. Avatars in eLearning courses serve as mentors and 

assist users by sharing their experience, knowledge and skills. Avatars 

will make the learning more engaging, interactive and socially relevant. 

This session will demonstrate the importance of incorporating avatars 

into eLearning courses, and the factors that must be considered to obtain 

effective and successful results. 

9:15 – 10:00 Engaging and Reinforcing Learning with Web 2.0 Tools 

Risa Blair, Training Advisor, FedEx, Sheryl Hartman, Professor, Miami 

Dade College 

This session provides an opportunity to share effective, innovative 

teaching activities using technology to stimulate creative thinking, critical 

analysis, and learning opportunities. The presenters will address 

the following: (1) Making stunning movies with Photo Story (FREE), (2) 

Using JING – a super screen capture tool (FREE), (3) Using Xtranormal 

(minimal $), (4) Creating a text-to-movie animation, (5) Identifying free 

classroom game templates, and (6) Creating your personal You Tube 

Channel to provide a direct link for students to access videos that we 

created or found on the YouTube website. 


10:30 – 11:10 Using effective eLearning and engaging distance 

learning for the enterprise 

Leonid Rabinovich, Training Analyst, Instructional Technology, Broward 

County Public Schools 

Broward County Public Schools, the nation’s sixth largest school district, 

utilizes a variety of telecommunication and eLearning technology 

to facilitate learning and for business operations. The focus of this session 

is to highlight best practices and discuss and compare side-byside 

different tools that are available for eLearning. (Elluminate, Wimba, 

WebEx, Adobe Connect, and Live Meeting) 

11:15 – 12:00 Knowledge for Health: Building eLearning Capacity 

Sara Mazursky, eLearning Coordinator, Center for Communication Programs 

(JHUCCP), Johns Hopkins University, Lisa Basalla, eLearning 

Coordinator, Knowledge for Health (K4Health) Project, JHUCCP 

The mission of the Knowledge for Health (K4Health) Project, based at 

the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, is to increase 

the dissemination and use of evidence-based and up-to-date information 

to improve health service delivery and outcomes worldwide. 

K4Health facilitates virtual knowledge exchange and learning among 

public health professionals at global, regional, and national levels. 

K4Health’s eLearning model includes building organizational capacity 

of developing world organizations, such as the Southern Africa HIV and 

AIDS Information Dissemination Service, in developing eLearning courses 

and providing an electronic platform on which to house custom-created, 

interactive courses. This presentation will present lessons learned. 


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Exhibiting Companies 

Halldale Media Group - Booth # 1 

115 Timberlachen Circle, Ste. 2009, Lake Mary, FL 32746 

Contact: Andy Smith 

Phone: (407) 322-5605 Email: andy@halldale.com 

Halldale Media produces information and commentary on the use of 

Simulation in training applications. It does so through its website 

www.halldale.com, industry leading magazines like MS&T, Military Simulation 

and Training CAT, Civil Aviation Training and events covering airline 

training in the America’s, Europe and Asia. Halldale is the only ‘publisher’ 

to focus entirely on the simulation industry and its training clients. 

University of North Texas College of Information - Booth #2 

1155 Union Circle #311068, Denton, TX 76203 

Contact: Kristin Firmery 

Phone: (877) 299-1293 x 164 Email: kristin.firmery@unt.edu 

The choice of more than 36,000 students, the University of North Texas 

offers a traditional yet innovative college experience. The College of 

Information offers nationally recognized master's degree programs in 

Applied Technologies, Performance Improvement, Computer Education 

& Cognitive Systems, and Library & Information Sciences. Discover 

the power of ideas at www.lt.unt.edu today! 

Mzinga - Booth #3 

230 Thrid Avenue, 2nd Floor, Waltham, MA 02451 

Contact: Chris Nugent 

Phone: (781) 577-8941 Email: LearnMore@mzinga.com 

Mzinga is the leading provider of social software, services, and analytics 

that improve business performance. Combining enterprise-class 

technology with strategy and moderation services, Mzinga solutions 

enable businesses to improve brand visibility, customer satisfaction, 

and customer loyalty. Mzinga supports 14,000+ communities and 2.5 

billion monthly social interactions from 40 million visitors. 

Remote-Learner.net - Booth #4 

1569 Jefferson Hwy., Suite 103, Fisherville, VA 22939 

Contact: Matt Harris 

Phone: (877) 299-1293 x 164 Email: matt.harris@remote-learner.net 

Remote-Learner has been creating training, development and educational 

technology projects for our customers since 1982. We have always 

been a learning services company. Our customers include small 

and large business organizations, governmental entities, school districts 

and higher education. Remote-Learner played a central role in the 

establishment of the Moodle partners network in 2004 and today is the 

largest of the 50+ worldwide Moodle partners with over 1000 customers, 

50 employees and offices in the US and Canada. We operate 

three data centers in the US and one in Canada, providing our clients 

with 24/7/365 support for Moodle and other learning technologies. 

Sealund & Associates - Booth #5 

450 Carillon Parkway, Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 

Contact: Kristin McKee 

Phone: (800) 434-8000 ext 316 Email: kristin.mckee@sealund.com 

Sealund & Associates Corporation is the global leader in the design 

and development of eLearning, Serious Games, 3D Simulations, 

mLearning and Virtual Learning Environments that support organizational 

goals and initiatives. For over 25 years, Sealund has successfully 

partnered with Fortune 500 corporations and organizations to deliver 

leading-edge custom training solutions. 

Turning Technologies - Booth # 8 

255 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH 44503 

Contact: Mike Delaquila 

Phone: (866) 746-3015 Email: mdelaquila@turningtechnologies.com 

Turning Technologies is the audience response leader. Speakers connect 

with participants using intuitive polling software and response devices 

for engagement, education and assessment. Employ familiar 

programs to ask questions and instantly receive feedback. A valuable 

tool for comprehension and reporting, response systems ensure retention 

and support learning outcomes. 

Adayana - Booth # 9 

7389 Lee Highway, Ste. 301, Falls Church, VA 22042 

Contact: Kimberly Miles 

Phone: (703) 564-7232 Email: kimiles@adayana.com 

Adayana enables clients to accelerate the achievement of their desired 

results through learning, management consulting, and performance 

technologies. Adayana’s world-wide team of professionals possesses 

deep vertical market understanding in the agribusiness, automotive, and 

healthcare industries as well as in the civilian, defense, and security 

verticals in the U.S. Federal government. The combination of a vertical 

market approach, leading functional expertise, and client-centric collaboration 

enables Adayana to provide services that are cost-effective, 

relevant, and essential to clients’ organizational success. 

Harbinger Knowledge Products - Booth # 12 

16770 NE 79th Street, Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052 

Contact: Harbinger Knowledge Products 

Phone: (425) 861-8400 Email: info@harbingergroup.com 

Harbinger Knowledge Products is recognized as a global leader in 

interactivity solutions for knowledge-sharing applications, including learning, 

presentation and web development. Harbinger Knowledge Products 

is a part of Harbinger Group, which serves customers in over 45 

countries through its offices in Pune (India), Redmond (WA, USA), San 

Jose (CA, USA), Pleasanton (CA, USA), London (UK) and through its 

partner network worldwide. Harbinger's patented technology and sound 

thought leadership have resulted in groundbreaking products, including 

market-leading Raptivity and Raptivity Presenter, innovative YawnBuster 

and cutting-edge SiteJazzer and TeemingPod. 

Option Technologies Interactive - Booth # 13 

4399 36th Street SW, Orlando, FL 32811 

Contact: Jackie Barton 

Phone: (888) 684-6309 Email: jbarton@optiontechnologies.com 

Option Technologies is the world’s largest provider of audience response 

technology and services. OTI sells and rents the “best of class” 

in interactive meeting solutions, such as the well-known OptionFinder ® 

System, which has been used by thousands of organizations since 1985. 

Via Source, Inc. - Booth # 14 

P.O. Box 470661, Charlotte, NC 470661 

Contact: Ty McBride 

Phone: (704) 335-0342 Email: tmcbride@via-source.com 

Via-Source is a woman owned Learning Development & Consulting firm 

that specializes in working with clients to develop custom learning programs 

and projects, and augmenting project staffs with consultants experienced 

in all areas of learning and training development. For the past 8 

years we have been working with Fortune 250 clients in supporting their 

staffs and developing their training projects. Our ability to be responsive 

and flexible allows us to help any program by supplementing their project 

staffs anywhere in the country, and pioneering high level training program 

development from a national approach makes us unique in our ability 

to handle projects of all sizes and complexities. These offerings separate 

us from competition that is limited to either project development or 

consulting. 


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Product Literature Displays 

Public Health Foundation / TRAIN 

1300 L Street, NW, Suite 800 

Washington, DC 20005 

Phone: (202) 218-4426 

Email: iplotkin@phf.org 

WWW.TRAIN.ORG WWW.PHF.ORG 

TRAIN is an online, nationwide learning management system comprised 

of 24 affiliates (21 states and 3 national organizations) in the 

public health and emergency preparedness sector. Working as a network, 

the TRAIN community has created a centralized, searchable database 

of courses relevant to public health, safety, and emergency preparedness 

professionals that is unmatched anywhere else. Currently, 

TRAIN serves over 390,000 professionals with more than 19,000 courses 

from over 3,500 providers. Through TRAIN, learners have access to 

a unified transcript and web-based and classroom-style courses from 

a variety of nationally-recognized providers. Course providers can publicize 

their trainings to a large audience. In addition, affiliates (states and 

organizations who purchase a customized TRAIN portal) can track 

employee training, develop training plans, and access personalized reports 

on system data. TRAIN is the only learning management network 

that functions on economies of scale in order to maximize organizational 

output while limiting input costs. 

Public Health Foundation: http://www.phf.org 

Total Resource Management (TRM) 

510 King Street, # 300 

Alexandria, VA 22314 

Phone: (703) 548-4285 Email: anne.antonelli@trmnet.com 

WWW.TRMNET.COM 

Total Resource Management, Inc. (TRM) delivers strategic consulting 

and information technology solutions in an Integrated Asset Management 

framework. We help organizations improve the management and 

performance of their enterprise assets, both tangible (facilities, infrastructure, 

production and logistics) and intangible (technology, business 

processes and human capital). Over the past decade, the company 

has supported over 200 clients with asset management technology expertise, 

professional services and productivity enhancement products 

that result in significant improvements to their business operations. 

NOVA Southeastern University 

Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences 

3301 College Avenue, Carl DeSantis Bldg., 4th Floor 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 

Contact: Office of Admissions 

Phone: (800) 986-2247 x22001 Email: scisinfo@nova.edu 

WWW.SCIS.NOVA.EDU 

A major force in educational innovation, the Graduate School of Computer 

and Information Sciences at Nova Southeastern University provides 

educational programs of distinction to prepare students for leadership 

roles in its disciplines. The school’s strengths include a distinguished 

faculty, cutting edge curriculum, and flexible online and campus-based 

formats that enable working professionals to earn a graduate 

degree without interrupting their career. 

A leader in online education since 1983, Nova Southeastern University 

has been nationally recognized as one of the top universities offering 

distance education programs. In addition, Nova Southeastern University 

has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in 

Information Assurance Education by the U.S. government. 

M.S. and Ph.D. programs include computer science, educational technology, 

information security, information technology, and information 

systems. Optional concentrations in information security and information 

science are also offered. 

Journal of Applied Learning Technology 

50 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 

Contact: Learning Technology Institute 

Phone: (540) 347-0055 Email: JALT@lti.org 

WWW.SALT.ORG 

The Journal of Applied Learning Technology (JALT) is a quarterly 

online publication sponsored by the Society for Applied Learning Technology 

and published by Learning Technology Institute. This journal is 

devoted to the issues, problems, and applications of applied learning 

technologies in education, training, and job performance. Its purpose 

is to inform managers, senior professionals, and developers of specific 

examples of applications of technology based learning systems for 

education, training, and job performance improvement in terms of 

results that can be or have been achieved. The readers should get 

information directly applicable to their jobs. Articles examine some 

phase technology, evolution, planning, cost, learning successes and 

failures of applied learning technologies. 

This journal embraces trainers, professionals, and educators 

across a broad spectrum of business, industry, and the military, administrators 

and executives, and academia. 


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PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS 

Business & Industry 

Alcatel-Lucent 

CUNA Mutual Group 

FedEx 

Fortinet 

General Dynamics 

JetBlue Airways 

Oracle 

Pitney Bowes 

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SunGard Public Sector 

TiER1 Performance Solutions 

Total Resource Management 

VIDIZMO 

WILL Interactive, Inc. 


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New Learning Technologies 2011 Orlando SALT ® Conference 

Caribe Royale Orlando Hotel & Convention Center 

February 23-25, 2011 

Name: ________________________________________ 

Title: _______________________________________________________ 

Company: ___________________________________________________ 

Company Address: ____________________________________________ 

City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________ 

Phone and Fax: ______________________________________________ 

Email: ______________________________________________________ 

Payment Method: (U.S. funds only) 

o To Be Invoiced (Note: Higher Rate) P.O.#_______________ 

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o Check (Payable to: Learning Technology Institute) 

o Master Card o Visa o American Express o Discover 

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Signature ______________________________________________ 

Full Conference 

February 23-25, 2011 

Registration Fees 

If Paid 

By 

Nov 23 

2010 

If Paid 

By 

Feb 9 

2011 

TO BE 

INVOICED 

SALT Member Registration q $650 q $700 q $750 q $750 

One Day & Two Day 

Registration Fees 

One Day Registration q $400 Please circle day ( WED / THURS / FRI ) 

Two Day Registration q $600 Please circle days ( WED / THURS / FRI ) 

SALT ® Membership q $55 

EXHIBITS ONLY 


q No Fee 

q WED 5:00 - 6:30 Exhibit Hall 

For office use only 

Registration Date: _______/_______/_______ 

If Paid 

After 

Feb 9 

2011 

Non-Member Registration q $700 q $750 q $800 q $800 

Total Amount Due: $_______________ 

C L E PP PI D 

PM EM WS FX PH 

HOW TO REGISTER: Fax this registration form to (540) 349-3169 or mail this registration form with your payment to 

Learning Technology Institute, 50 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186. 

- OR - 

REGISTER ONLINE: Go to the Conference section of the SALT website (www.salt.org) and click Registration, then scroll 

down and click Register Online. 

HOTEL INFORMATION: The New Learning Technologies 2011 SALT Conference will be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando 

Hotel & Convention Center, 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821. Attendees should make their own hotel 

reservations. A limited number of rooms have been set aside at the discounted rate of $169.00 single/double. This room rate 

is subject to availability, and may not be available after January 23, 2011. To make your hotel reservations, please call 

(888) 258-7501 and reference the SALT Conference. You can also make your hotel reservations through our conference 

hotel section of our website (www.salt.org). 

NETWORKING RECEPTION: Wednesday, February 23rd 5:00 to 6:30 in the Exhibit Hall (Grand Sierra Ballrooms F & G). 

There will be a cash bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. If you would like to attend this reception please check the box 

above on the registration form to help us plan appropriately. 

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations received before or by February 9th, 2011 will be refunded after the 

conference less a $50 processing fee. We also accept attendee substitutions, or your fee may be applied to the next SALT 

conference (Interactive Technologies Washington Conference, August 17-19, 2011). No monetary refunds for 

cancellations made after February 9th, 2011. 

The New Learning Technologies 2011 SALT Conference is sponsored by the Society for Applied Learning 

Technology (SALT), and managed by the Learning Technology Institute (LTI), 50 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 

Phone: (540) 347-0055 Fax: (540) 349-3169 Website: WWW.SALT.ORG Email: info@salt.org

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