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<strong>IFWE</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <br />
<strong>Concurrent</strong> <strong>Sessions</strong> 1 <br />
<strong>Tuesday</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>27</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> <br />
3:15PM – 4:15PM <br />
Captiva A <br />
Open, Online and Connectivist: Lessons From our First MOOC <br />
Presented by: Carol Yeager and Betty Hurley-‐Dasgupta (SUNY/Empire State College) <br />
The Connectivist theory of Siemens and Downes along with the structure of previous successful MOOCs (Massive <br />
Online Open Courses) influenced the development and delivery of Empire State College’s first MOOC: Creativity <br />
and Multicultural Communication in Fall 2011. How will MOOCs impact higher education and what’s next in <br />
MOOCdom for ESC <br />
Captiva B <br />
Can Social Media Be Utilized as a Teaching Tool <br />
Presented by: Khitam Azaiza (Nova Southeastern University) <br />
During this informative session, the audience will learn about latest social media applications and their <br />
functionality, millennial learners, social media impact of education, issues to consider, and social media policies <br />
examples. Come join us for this fascinating discussion! <br />
Pine B <br />
Co-‐teaching at a Distance: Strategies, Opportunities, Challenges and Pitfalls <br />
Presented by: Stella Porto (UMUC) and Lisa Blaschke (Oldenburg University) <br />
Co-‐teaching online presents similar challenges to those faced by teleworkers and online students; managers must <br />
consider specific strategies for pairing and supporting online instructors. However, important teaching and <br />
learning benefits can be realized from the co-‐teaching experience. This presentation discusses issues involved in <br />
co-‐teaching online from faculty and management perspectives. <br />
Pine C <br />
Dual Working Couples -‐ Keep the Home Life Happy <br />
Presented by: Pam Birtolo (Florida Virtual School) <br />
Work, travel, cleaning, shopping, much-‐needed sleep, exercise; the list of stresses and time stealers goes on and on! <br />
How do dual working couples keep a happy home life Hear some great (and hilarious) ways to combat these <br />
stresses and keep a happy home life. <br />
General Session Room <br />
Free Offerings to Paid Enrollments: Why Webinars are Worth Doing <br />
Presented by: Jennifer Garay and Carissa Little (Stanford University) <br />
Over the past 3 years, the Stanford Center for Professional Development’s marketing strategy has leveraged free <br />
content to drive approximately $1.5 million in paid enrollments. This session will demonstrate several key <br />
concepts of generating paid enrollments through free offerings. For almost every marketing channel, a free content <br />
strategy has proven to increase ROI. Come join us to learn more!
<strong>IFWE</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <br />
<strong>Concurrent</strong> <strong>Sessions</strong> 2 <br />
Wednesday, <strong>November</strong> 28, <strong>2012</strong> <br />
8:30AM – 9:30AM <br />
<br />
Captiva A <br />
Apprehending Cyber-‐Cheaters in an Online Learning Environment: A Case Study <br />
Presented by: Carleen Robinson (Florida International University) <br />
The ease with which students engage in acts of academic dishonesty in online courses requires continued educator <br />
awareness of the methods used to compromise course integrity. This presentation focuses upon the particular <br />
methods employed to investigate and apprehend a distance education cheating conspiracy at a large state <br />
university. <br />
Captiva B <br />
Redefining Marketing and Communications Strategies in a Regulated Environment <br />
Presented by: Raylean Henry and Jennifer Thompson (Tennessee Board of Regents) <br />
The Complete College Tennessee Act and pending State Authorization regulations for distance education are <br />
setting the tone for how marketers communicate with prospective and existing students. This presentation <br />
addresses how the Regents Online Campus Collaborative is redefining its marketing and communications <br />
strategies in light of these regulatory policies. <br />
Pine B <br />
Global Consortium Faculty LearnShop <br />
Presented by: Suzanne Becking (Fort Hays State University) and Yan Xia (University of Nebraska-‐Lincoln) <br />
In June, 2010 a three-‐day instructional design LearnShop (training session) was held for instructors from six <br />
countries. The goal of this session is to share the features of the LearnShop, how it was accomplished with a global <br />
audience, and how this format could work for other global initiatives. <br />
Pine C <br />
Gender Issues in Consortium Leadership <br />
Virginia Moxley (Kansas State University), Dawn Anderson (Kansas State University), and Carol Gould <br />
(Great Plains IDEA) <br />
The Great Plains IDEA was founded almost entirely by women in the Human Sciences. They created a highly <br />
successful consortium emphasizing shared governance and academic innovation. In 2008, it expanded to include <br />
AG*IDEA led primarily by men. We will examine the continuing journey of merging predominantly female and <br />
male-‐led organizations. <br />
Cypress Courtyard <br />
Making the Connection: Student Services and Online Learners <br />
Presented by: Annie Phillips Newton (Texas Woman’s University) <br />
Online student feedback has indicated feelings of isolation, frustration with paying fees for unutilized services, and <br />
feelings of institutional invisibility. These students need to experience community and know that they matter. Find <br />
out how the creation of an honor society for students earning an online degree is making a difference.
<strong>IFWE</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <br />
<strong>Concurrent</strong> <strong>Sessions</strong> 3 <br />
Wednesday, <strong>November</strong> 28, <strong>2012</strong> <br />
9:45AM – 10:45AM <br />
<br />
Captiva A <br />
Borderless Education: Collaborative Learning Environments <br />
Presented by: Marci Powell and Elaine Shuck (Polycom) <br />
Latest best practices show students and faculty are using smartphones, tablets and mobile devices to collaborate. <br />
In this session we will show how institutions can leverage these new modes of communication to create a teaching <br />
and learning environment that promotes greater students/faculty interaction, video conferencing, and ad-‐hoc <br />
distance learning. <br />
Captiva B <br />
The Creative Classroom: Preparing Students for Tomorrow <br />
Presented by: Gail Krovitz (Pearson eCollege) <br />
We live in a technologically rich and interconnected world, and skills like creativity are in demand by the <br />
workforce. New technologies help foster a learning environment that develops creativity in students. This <br />
presentation discusses research on today’s desirable workplace skills, and how new technologies can help meet <br />
those demands. <br />
Pine B <br />
The New Interactive Embedded Course Resource <br />
Presented by: Mary Jane Clerkin (Berkeley College) <br />
Accessible from computers, laptops, and mobile devices such as the iPad, iPhone, Android, and Smartphones and <br />
available directly from within the course management system, the new embedded textbook allows online <br />
instructors to add rich learning materials into their embedded texts and allows students to engage and collaborate <br />
within the text. This presentation will show how an instructor has used this embedded course resource in an <br />
actual online course and how the instructor has added annotations, notes, bookmarks, discussions, videos and <br />
interactive links to enrich the text and to encourage the students, not only to read the text, but to engage and <br />
interact within it thus providing students with a robust online learning experience. <br />
Pine C <br />
Navigating Through Walls and Ceilings: Helping Women Find Their Leadership Voice <br />
Presented by: Susan Bartel (Stephens College) <br />
An online graduate business course in women leaders had an unexpected outcome of students improving their <br />
leadership voice in the workplace. This session discusses how an online course can facilitate the empowerment of <br />
women to reflect and embrace their unique leadership in the workplace. <br />
General Session Room <br />
Beyond Compliance: Using e-‐learning to Affect Cultural Change <br />
Presented by: Amy Dalmas and Elaine Rockwell (Booz Allen Hamilton) <br />
Compliance training often inundates learners with complex processes and an overwhelming amount of <br />
information. We've worked with clients to help move their information security programs beyond compliance to <br />
promote cultural change. In this session, we will identify instructional design strategies for e-‐learning solutions <br />
and discuss lessons learned using real-‐world examples.
<strong>IFWE</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <br />
<strong>Concurrent</strong> <strong>Sessions</strong> 4 <br />
Wednesday, <strong>November</strong> 28, <strong>2012</strong> <br />
11:00AM – 12:00PM <br />
Captiva A <br />
Promoting Cultural Diversity via a Faculty Web-‐Based Book Study <br />
Presented by: Carol Austin and Judith Scott (Missouri Baptist University) <br />
Develop and deploy a diversity book discussion through Blackboard, along with glitches to avoid. We will share <br />
how a small university addressed diversity standards and challenge you to discover your hidden biases. Activities <br />
to explore and promote diversity, along with personal vignettes and videos from participants will be featured. <br />
Captiva B <br />
Using Mobile Devices to Support Hybrid and Online Learning <br />
Presented by: Carolyn Awalt and Teresa Cortez (University of Texas at El Paso) <br />
Mobile devices offer exciting ways to supplement and support hybrid and online learning, while liberating us from <br />
our computers and putting the classroom in the student’s pocket. During this session, attendees will use their <br />
device to experience how students use social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter) and various apps to expand <br />
their educational experience. <br />
Pine B <br />
Reflections, Discussion Threads and Peer Reviews <br />
Presented by: Jacqueline Candido, Carol Muller, and Kristine Rabberman (University of Pennsylvania) <br />
Penn presenters will describe their experiences with assessment techniques for two very different online courses. <br />
One is focused on student engagement while the other is built for mass open enrollment on the new Coursera <br />
platform. The team will share experiences and outcomes. <br />
Pine C <br />
Title TBD <br />
Presented by: Julie Marciel-‐Rozzi (UMUC) <br />
Peer-‐mentoring, done well, can serve as a significant and valuable part of a learner support suite of tools. Coupled <br />
with traditional program and institute level offerings such as academic advising, career advising and other <br />
supports, the value of peer-‐mentoring lies in one-‐on-‐one contact and personalized attention. Attendees will leave <br />
the presentation with a clear understanding of how a peer-‐mentoring program can benefit students, faculty and <br />
mentors, how to implement a peer-‐mentoring program and the challenges, opportunities and outcomes they can <br />
expect from the program. <br />
Cypress Courtyard <br />
Pillars and Principles <br />
Presented by: Mary Larson (Southern Regional Education Board) and Kathleen Ives (The Sloane <br />
Consortium) <br />
In the past, there have been very limited tools for institutions to assess the quality of what they do online, but some <br />
emerging tools have real potential. Come join us for an opportunity to learn about the tools and ask questions of <br />
presenters. A review of the SREB's Principles of Good Practice and Common Standards for institutions and the <br />
elements of the Sloan Pillars for online education will also be reviewed.
<strong>IFWE</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <br />
<strong>Concurrent</strong> <strong>Sessions</strong> 5 <br />
Wednesday, <strong>November</strong> 28, <strong>2012</strong> <br />
1:30PM – 2:30PM <br />
<br />
Captiva A <br />
Engaging Students Across the Generations to Use New Technologies <br />
Presented by: Joyce Knestrick and Suzan Ulrich (Frontier Nursing University) <br />
From the use of mobile devices to the “Cloud”, technologies for use in the classroom for students and professional <br />
practice continues to change. Engaging students across the generations is challenging for instructors. Potential <br />
generational differences and strategies to help students overcome the differences will be described. <br />
Captiva B <br />
Virtually Working Together <br />
Presented by: Kimberly Gates and Lauren Scerbo (Broward County Public Schools) <br />
Would you like to do less work and reach more students Sheridan Technical Center's instructors have found a <br />
unique way to work together to serve all students! Come learn more about our collaborative efforts. By virtually <br />
working together, we’re able to work smarter, not harder! Shouldn’t you do the same <br />
Pine B <br />
Roadmap to Work-‐Life Balance <br />
Presented by: Allison Moreland (Educational Design Resources) <br />
Women today have many opportunities competing for their attention every day. As leaders in our field, women <br />
impact others in positive ways. However, many of us create stories that prevent achieving work-‐life balance we <br />
crave. This session will explore skills to help us change the stories we tell ourselves. <br />
Pine C <br />
Online College Tutors & Mentors for K-‐12 Students Anytime, Anywhere <br />
Presented by: Cherie Woods (University of Hawaii Manoa Online Learning Academy) <br />
Learn how University of Hawaii Manoa students support Hawaii public school students live daily online and how <br />
this model could be implemented in your school district to tutor and mentor low income, at-‐risk students, students <br />
in rural areas and all students daily any time, anywhere. <br />
Cypress Courtyard <br />
Women E-‐Learning IT Leaders: Overcoming Rip Tides; Taking Off With Careers <br />
Presented by: Marilyn Drury (University of Northern Iowa) <br />
Support for e-‐learning technologies is crucial. Women IT leaders face unique challenges in their roles. This <br />
interactive session discusses opportunities and obstacles experienced by women IT leaders, methods used for <br />
facilitating opportunities, and ways organizations can retain and benefit from the talents and skills of women IT <br />
leaders.
<strong>IFWE</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <br />
<strong>Concurrent</strong> <strong>Sessions</strong> 6 <br />
Wednesday, <strong>November</strong> 28, <strong>2012</strong> <br />
2:45PM – 3:45PM <br />
<br />
Captiva A <br />
From Foundations to Futures: The Progressive Landscape of Online Proctoring <br />
Presented by: Leslie Thomas (Kryterion) <br />
Explore online proctoring's technological roots, current trends and future applications that meet the changing and <br />
unique demands of the global shift toward online learning. Kryterion's Dr. Leslie Thomas will provide a sneak peek <br />
into the organization’s newest developments -‐ and showcase the innovative concepts in online proctoring. <br />
Captiva B <br />
Community of Practice or Community as Practice <br />
Presented by: Rebekah Nix and Christine Malina-‐Maxwell (University of Texas at Dallas) <br />
Our title is not just a play on words. If we can learn to work as both, then educators will be empowered to lead the <br />
way in thinking up ways to leverage technology for truly creative innovation and collaborative problem-‐solving. <br />
Drawing on the techniques presented in 'Digital Habitats' by Wenger, White, and Smith (2009), attendees will <br />
determine the orientation profile of a working community by examining the group interactions. Throughout the <br />
session we will present several current models for enhancing professional development in the online environment <br />
that are being explored at The University of Texas at Dallas. <br />
Pine B <br />
Assessment: Accountability, Institutional Effectiveness, and Accreditation <br />
Presented by: Melissa Burgess, Julie Atwood, and Jennifer Stephens Helm (American Public University <br />
System) <br />
A university has developed internal processes to ensure the academic quality and integrity of online courses and <br />
programs. This session focuses on the process for conducting a system-‐wide interdepartmental course and <br />
program review of academic programs. <br />
Pine C <br />
Extreme Classroom Makeover <strong>2012</strong>: iPad and Beyond <br />
Presented by: Lori Hackwell and Joy Bauer (Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College) <br />
Be prepared for some lightening fast demos as we introduce some of the newest cloud computing applications <br />
using digital tools, apps, websites, and strategies. Today’s students are surrounded by smartphones, iPads, and <br />
slate devices; all of which are constantly evolving to provide more features and capabilities. Join us and rejuvenate <br />
your instruction today. <br />
General Session Room <br />
Innovations in Effectively Managing Academic Authenticity in Online Higher Education <br />
Presented by: Tiffani Nieusma (Western Governors University), Kelly Foster (Western Governors <br />
University), and David Foster (Caveon Test Security) <br />
The innovative and synergistic use of current and innovative security and quality management methods creates a <br />
more proactive, effective, and responsive environment for academic authenticity success. This presentation will <br />
examine a holistic approach to academic authenticity using comprehensive and cross-‐functional efforts to support <br />
authenticity.
<strong>IFWE</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <br />
<strong>Concurrent</strong> <strong>Sessions</strong> 7 <br />
Thursday, <strong>November</strong> 29, <strong>2012</strong> <br />
9:00AM – 10:00AM <br />
<br />
Captiva A <br />
Achieving Scalability and Consistency in the Online Environment <br />
Presented by: Therese Michels and Carole Patrick (Bellevue University) <br />
This session focuses on best practices for insuring consistency in course content, delivery, and assessment when <br />
multiple sections of the same class are being taught online. Examples of program mapping will be shared, tying <br />
outcomes to course content, competencies, professional skills, and evidence based assessment. <br />
Captiva B <br />
Integrated Wellness as a Way of Life <br />
Presented by: Pheo Martin (Replenish Vitality Institute) <br />
Anatomical and kinesiological aspects of breathing, stress release, and moving efficiently, will be blended with <br />
mental/emotional health correlates and spiritual teachings. Cognitive and Developmental psychology will base <br />
teachings on mindfulness, which also will be blended with associated spiritual traditions' teachings. Nutrition will <br />
be presented as means of foundational body/mind/spirit wellness. This presentation is invaluable for those who <br />
want "tools" and techniques to become more healthy and less stressed. <br />
Pine B <br />
Talking with Technology: How To Be a Better TeleCommunicator <br />
Presented by: Janet Major (University of Arizona College of Medicine/Arizona Telemedicine Program <br />
Attendees will learn what a BIG difference a little Hollywood and preproduction can do to improve the experience <br />
of both presenters and participants in any distance learning event. To communicate at a distance requires "lights, <br />
camera, action,” however, we are not all talented producers or performers. Learn what it takes to improve your <br />
communication skills at a distance.
<strong>IFWE</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <br />
<strong>Concurrent</strong> <strong>Sessions</strong> 8 <br />
Thursday, <strong>November</strong> 29, <strong>2012</strong> <br />
10:15AM – 11:15AM <br />
<br />
Captiva A <br />
Innovative Strategies for Online Student Success <br />
Presented by: Karen Anderson and Melissa Kaulbach (Academic Partnerships) <br />
Student success in the online classroom environment occurs when careful time and attention is given to the <br />
various components of the overall learning experience. In this session, we will focus on four factors for online <br />
student success: Online Student Orientation; Understanding Online Learners; Interactive Online Learning <br />
Communities; and Reflexive Redesign. <br />
Captiva B <br />
The Role of DLLP in Developing Learner Autonomy <br />
Presented by: Maha Halabi (King Abdalaziz University) <br />
This session will give the attendees a thorough idea of my PhD topic which focuses on the distance language <br />
learning program for female students at King Abdalaziz University , Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This research will <br />
initially find out how far tutors, are themselves familiar with the concept of autonomy. The presentation will <br />
hopefully provide the attendees with a complete background of the history of distance learning in the Arab World, <br />
in general , and in Saudi Arabia, in specific. It will also enable them to realize the mode of learning used in this <br />
program and its development. Come join us for this fascinating discussion! <br />
Pine B <br />
Successful Outcomes In A Mentor Program <br />
Presented by: Sylvia Amito'elau and Meg Yanalunas (Coastline Community College) <br />
This presentation will specifically focus on strategies for developing a clear process for using a mentor program to <br />
pilot, evaluate, launch, and continually improve an enterprise-‐wide program. The tangible knowledge that <br />
participants will walk away with is applicable for any organizational mentor program. <br />
Pine C <br />
Moving a Curriculum to An Applied Experiential Approach <br />
Presented by: Renee Aitken and Karen Ferguson (Northcentral University) <br />
In 2011, Northcentral University, an online graduate institution, developed a creative model of course <br />
development, teaching, and learning designed specifically to fit Northcentral's one-‐on-‐one, faculty to student, <br />
teaching method using Applied Experiential Learning. We will be sharing our model and our experience in <br />
changing an entire school curriculum. <br />
Cypress Courtyard <br />
Who’s Number One <br />
Presented by: Denise Sawatzky (St. Paul Education Regional Division) <br />
This session will demonstrate women’s self-‐defense techniques. The focus is to empower women by demonstrating <br />
the power and control of their own body. Attendees will come away knowing at least three practical self-‐defense <br />
techniques. Come ready to participate with this hand’s on session delivered in a safe and controlled environment.
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