wednesday technical session overview - SALT

2012 

February 15-17, 2012 

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 

� Virtual Worlds 

� Social Media 

� eLearning 

New Learning 

Technologies 

Conference 

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 

General Information ....................................................... 3 

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

Keynote Address. ......................................................... 5 

Conference Sponsor - Sealund & Assoc. ....................... 6 

Technical Sessions Overview .................................... 7-9 

Session Descriptions .............................................. 10-19 

Exhibiting Companies .................................................. 20 

Participating Organizations .......................................... 21 

Conference Sessions 

SALT Registration 

Caribe Royale Orlando Convention Center 

Exhibits 

Keynote 

Session Room Locations - 

Caribe Royale Convention Center 

WEDNESDAY (FEB 15) - CONFERENCE SESSIONS 

Keynote Address 9:00 - 10:00 ................. Grand Sierra E 

Gaming Track .............................................. Curacao 1-2 

Virtual Worlds Track .................................... Curacao 3-4 

Mobile Computing Track .............................. Curacao 5-6 

Blended Learning Track ............................... Curacao 7-8 

Training Track ...................................................... Sierra I 

THURSDAY (FEB 16) - CONFERENCE SESSIONS 

Design Track ............................................... Curacao 1-2 

Virtual Worlds Track .................................... Curacao 3-4 


Social Media Track ...................................... Curacao 7-8 


FRIDAY (FEB 17) - CONFERENCE SESSIONS 

Knowledge Management Track .................... Curacao 1-2 

Simulation Track .......................................... Curacao 3-4 


eLearning Track ........................................... Curacao 7-8 


Entrance 

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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Conference Location 

Caribe Royale Hotel 

8101 World Center Drive 

Orlando, FL 32821 

Reservations: (888) 258-7501 

Reference Group: SALT Conference 

Hotel Accommodations 

SALT is pleased to be holding the New Learning Technologies 

2012 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 14, 2012, 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. 

SALT Registration Desk Hours 

Tuesday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM 

Wednesday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM 

Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM 

Friday 8:00 AM to 12 NOON 

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. 

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. 

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. 

General Information 

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 1, 2012 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 1, 2012. 

Networking Reception 

WEDNESDAY (FEB 15) - 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-H Ballroom near the SALT registration desk. 

ADA Compliance 

The Caribe Royale Hotel has warranted that it complies with 

ADA requirements. 


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Conference Registration Rates 

Paid by 

Nov 15 

Paid by 

Feb 1 

Paid After 

Feb 1 

To Be 

Invoiced 

SALT Member: $650 $700 $750 $750 

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

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. 

Exhibit Hours 

The exhibits will be located in the Grand Sierra F-H 

Wednesday 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM & 5:00 PM TO 6:30 PM 

Thursday 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM

About the SALT ® Conference 

The SALT ® 2012 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 

� eLearning 

� Virtual Worlds 

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 

• Gaming & Simulation for Training and Job Performance Improvement 

� Mobile Learning 

� Social Media 

�� 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 10 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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Keynote Address - Wednesday, February 15, 2012 

9:00 am to 10:00 am - Sierra Ballroom E 

David P. Valcourt, LTG (Ret) US Army 

Vice President & Team Member 

WILL Interactive, Inc. 

SALT ® is pleased to announce that David P. Valcourt, LTG (Ret) US Army, Vice 

President and a member of WILL Interactive’s leadership team, will be giving the 

keynote address at the upcoming conference in Orlando. 

LTG(Ret) Dave Valcourt currently serves as the Vice President for WILL Interactive as 

well as participates in the Army Senior Mentor program supporting US Forces Korea’s 

strategic theatre level exercises. 

In July, 2010 he completed a 37 year Army career culminating as the Deputy Commanding 

General of TRADOC under GEN Marty Dempsey. He has commanded and trained 

Soldiers at every echelon from company though Army Service Component Command. 

Serving as a General Officer since 2001, he was responsible for go to war readiness of 

the 2d Infantry Division as the Assistant Division Commander for Maneuver (2000- 

2002), and then later for over 28,500 Soldiers as the Commanding General of 8th US 

Army (2006-2008). He has extensive experience as a cutting edge trainer as a brigade 

commander during the Army’s Advanced Warfighting Experiment, Joint Fires at Ft Sill, 

Live-Virtual-Constructive training venues on the Korean Peninsula, and finally as the 

DCG of TRADOC. 

Currently he maintains his touch with training and influencing Soldiers through his work 

at WILL and the development of Virtual Experience Immersive Learning Simulations 

(VEILS). 


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New Learning Technologies 2012 SALT Conference 

- WEDNESDAY TECHNICAL SESSION OVERVIEW - 

Keynote Address - Wednesday, February 15, 2012 

9:00 am to 10:00 am - Sierra Ballroom E 

David P. Valcourt, LTG (Ret) US Army 

Vice President & Team Member 

WILL Interactive, Inc. 

Track Gaming Virtual Worlds Mobile Computing Blended Learning Training 

Room Curacao 1-2 Curacao 3-4 Curacao 5-6 Curacao 7-8 Sierra I 

Session 

Chairs 

10:30 

11:15 

1:30 

2:15 

3:30 

4:15 

Terrence Redding, 

Ph.D. 

Learning Game Design: 

Lessons from the 

Trenches 

- Sharon Boller 

Applying Serious Game 

Principles to US Military 

Training 

- Brian Sostak 

Breathing Life into Your 

Presentation: Using 

Games to Teach 

- John Dillon 

From Jeopardy to 

Americas Army - 

Linking Serious Games 

to Performance 

Objectives 

- John Low 

Sound Bite Training: 

Using Short Game to 

Powerfully Deliver 

Content Online Or In 

The Classroom 

- John Dillon 

Situated Learning in 

Serious Games: 

Activating Established 

Principles Using 

Selected Game 

Features 

- Anya Andrews, Ph.D. 

- Corina Lechin 

Helen St. Aubin, Ph.D. 

Replicating Interactive 

Graduate Student Writing 

Workshops in the Virtual 

Classroom: Best Practices for 

Meeting Learning Objectives 

and Controlling Costs 

- Lyra Logan 

Leveraging Virtualization to 

Facilitate Online Delivery of 

Technical Courses 

- Stephen Gantz 

- Scott Warren, Ph.D. 

The Magic is in the Mix – 

Finding the Right Blend for 

Effective Virtual Learning 

- Kristen Grenzebach 

Charting a Path to an 

Effective Distance Based 

Learning Strategy 

- Lee Deaner 

A New Paradigm: Vertical 

Learning Clouds 

- Mitch Javidi, Ph.D. 

Learning Strategy: Envision, 

Design, Develop, and Deliver 

a Product Knowledge 

Development Program 

- Pat Golden 

- Lauren Englander 

Sheryl Hartman, 

Ph.D. 

Just-in-Time Teaching 

Using Mobile- 

Optimized Web 

Applications For 

Nonlinear Learning 

- Andrew Stricker 

- Cynthia Calongne, 

D.CS. 

- Tony Cook, Ed.D. 

Why Not Make an App 

for That? 

- Richard Louttet 

- Tristan Roscoe 

Developing Secured 

Mobile Learning 

Environments 

- Eva Vincze, PhD 

New Learning 

Technologies 

- Mike Hassett 

The Mobile Computing 

Impact on Business 

and Education 

- Linda Glassburn 

Mobile Devices for 

Behavior Change and 

Skill Development - 

Simulations for 

Tablets 

- Ken Spero 

William Peratino Sazara Johnson 

The Best of Both 

Worlds - Designing a 

Blended Course 

- Sara Ombres 

- Marti Klemm, Ph.D. 

Moving from Live 

Training to Blended 

Training 

- Shannon Gattens 

- Carrie O'Donnell 

Meeting the Needs of 

a Multi-generational 

Workforce with a 

Blended Learning 

Approach 

- Bobbie Shreiner 

- Marty Murrillo 

Assessment of a 

Hybrid/Online General 

Education Course 

- Patricia Backer, 

Ph.D. 

A Different Blend: 

Strategies for Merging 

On-Campus and 

Remote Learners 

- Elissa Weeden 

- Wendy Gilmore 

Bored with the 

Discussion Board? 

Collaborative 

Strategies in Blended 

and Online Courses 

- Anna Reese 

- Sara Ombres 

Lessons Learned in 

120 Years of 

Distance Education 

- Gertrude (Trudy) 

Abramson, Ed.D. 

The Future for 

Training Delivery: 

Perceptions from 

Illinois ASTD 

Members 

- Kimberly Ervin 

- R. Lance Hogan, 

Ph.D. 

Leadership 

Strategies for 

Remote Learning 

Programs 

- Jim Barrett 

Developing Goal- 

Based Scenarios for 

Performance-based 

Learning 

- Julia Carpenter 

Five Sigma 

Instruction? Tutoring 

Strikes Again! 

- J. Dexter Fletcher, 

Ph.D. 

- Dr. Ralph Ernest 

Chatham 

- William Casebeer 


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- THURSDAY TECHNICAL SESSION OVERVIEW - 

Design Virtual Worlds 

Mobile 

Computing 

Social Media Training 


Session 

Chairs 

8:30 

9:15 

10:30 

11:15 

1:30 

2:15 

3:30 

4:15 

Maria McMeans 

The Future of 

Instructional Systems 

Design in Learning 

Technologies 

- Greg Jones, Ph.D. 

- Scott W arren, Ph.D. 

Instructional Systems 

Design for Mobile 

Learning 

- John Gibbs 

Extreme Course 

Makeover: Online Edition 

- Russ Gazda, Ph.D. 

Generation W hy? 

Designing Training and 

Learning to Engage the 

New W orkforce 

- James Guilkey, Ph.D 

Delivering Learning to a 

Multigenerational Mobile 

W orkforce 

- James Liggins 

- Victoria Coskrey Ndefo 

Live! from NASA's 

International Space 

Station 

- Monica Trevathan 

Using Cognitive 

Neuroscience Learning 

Theories and a 

Technology-rich 

Classroom for Deep and 

Lasting Learning 

- Henry Findlay 

Students’ Attitudes and 

Appreciation Towards 

Instructional Design: 

Theoretical and Practical 

Aspects 

- Eisa Hasan, Ph.D. 

J. Dexter 

Fletcher, Ph.D 

Making Virtual 

Education a Reality 

- The VirGLE 

Project 

- Donald 

Hemminger 

- David Bunker 

- Ronald Tuttle 

Livemocha: A 

Virtual Learning 

Community 

- Bob Sanregret 

Sharpening 

America’s 

Competitive Edge 

with Virtual Learning 

Environments 

- Ron Burns 

Strategies to 

Engage Remote 

Learners 

- Victoria Ryan 

- Natalie Eide 

Learning in the 

Cloud: The Benefits 

of Cloud-Based 

Learning 

Applications 

- Adam Vandover 

- Kenneth Addis 

Moving the 

Classroom Online: 

A Model for Making 

Online Learners 

Feel Like they are 

Live 

- Lee Deaner 

Next Gen Virtual 

Classroom at 

Accenture - 

Engaging, Effective, 

Innovative, and 

Global 

- Gordon Trujillo 

Scenario 

Application to 

Virtual Learning 

Prototypes 

- Michael L. Reiss 

Robert Gadd 

Case Study: Lessons 

Learned Developing 

and Deploying Mobile 

Learning at the DAU 

- Barbara Sealund 

- Rebecca Clark 

Beyond Speed, 

Portability and Glitz – 

Making Mobile 

Instruction W ork 

- Keith Hopper, 

Ph.D. 

Open Educational 

Resources and the 

Future of Mobile 

Learning 

- Rory McGreal 

Amazing 

(Educational) Stuff I 

Can Do W ith My 

Handheld 

- Andrew W adsworth 

- Steve Downey 

Targeting Pads and 

Mobile Devices 

- Henry Ryng 

Mobile Device 

Management 

- LeRoy Dennison 

Mobile Learning: It’s 

all about ME (Mobile 

Experience)! 

- Kenneth Addis 

- Adam Vandover 

How Might 

Institutions of Higher 

Learning Harness 

New Methods for 

Promoting Academic 

Support Services? 

- W endy Gilmore 

- Elissa W eeden 

Dr. Ralph Ernest 

Chatham 

Selecting the Right 

Social Learning 

Technology 

- Matthew Daniel 

Social Networking and 

Technology: It Made a 

Difference….But Not 

Solely for the Expected 

Audience. 

- Sazara Johnson 

Beyond the Learning 

Management System: 

Integrating Social 

Media in Formal 

Education 

- Terry Anderson 

Instructional Design for 

the Social Media 

Revolution 

- Vincent Flango 

Developing Rich 

Community in Online 

Environments 

- Toni (Anthony) 

Roberts 

Student-authored W iki 

Textbooks: 

Composition and 

Review 

- Edward Gehringer 

Using Social 

Networking Technology 

to Enhance the 

Student-Instructor 

Interface 

- David Royer, D.B.A. 

- Beth Leslie 

- Tony De Souza 

Getting Traction with 

Social Media 

Technology in the 

W orkplace 

- Matthew Daniel 

William 

McAndrew, Ph.D. 

CyberSecurity 

Training Framework 

for the Department of 

Defense 

- Doug Robinson 

Building Quality into 

E-Learning: Four 

Methods for Quality 

Assurance 

- Susan Codone, 

Ph.D. 

ShaleNET: A 

Framework for Large 

Scale Talent 

Selection and 

Training 

- Lou Camerlengo 

- David Pistner 

Developing Role- 

Based Security 

Training with 3-D 

Avatars Using a 

Knowledge 

Repository 

- W illiam Peratino 

- Courtney Cox 

Using Distributed 

Cooperative Learning 

to Maximize Training 

Effectiveness for 

Remote Trainees 

- Debbie Gordon 

- Suzanne Rhodes 

Effectively Using 

W ebEx Meeting and 

Training Tools for 

Training 

- Rita Hartman 

Implementing 

Learning 

Technologies W ithin 

Your Organization: 

Identifying and 

Overcoming the 

Challenges 

- James Guilkey, 

Ph.D 

- John Hart 

- Sazara Johnson 


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Track 

Knowledge 

Management 


- FRIDAY TECHNICAL SESSION OVERVIEW - 

Simulation Mobile Computing eLearning 


Session 

Chairs 

8:30 

9:15 

10:30 

11:15 

Risa Blair, Ed.D. 

Developing Civilian 

Leadership Skills and 

Abilities for the Future 

- Thomas Hammond 

- Don Duralia 

Using Your LMS to 

Provide a 

Personalized 

Learning Experience 

- Charles Forty 

- Salvatore LaCara 

The Wizard of Oz – 

Migrating From One 

LMS to Another 

- Risa Blair, Ed.D. 

- Sheryl Hartman, 

Ph.D. 

Launching a 

Knowledge 

Management System: 

A Multi-Disciplinary 

Approach 

- Linda McGurn 

John Robbins, 

Ph.D. 

Business Simulation-ina-Box: 

Inventing a New 

Learning Asset for 

Accenture 

- James Goldsmith 

The Use of High Fidelity 

Simulators to Train Pilot 

and Sensor Operator 

Skills for Unmanned 

Aerial Systems 

- Tom Haritos 

- John Robbins, Ph.D. 

Improving Managerial 

Decision-Making Skills: 

Use of Cognitive 

Analysis to Develop a 

Modeling and 

Simulation Tool 

- Denise Rose 

Stevens, Ph.D. 

- Erwin Wunderlich, 

Ph.D. 

- Dr. Nancy Goldstein 

Computer-Based 

Simulation As An 

Intervention In An 

Aeronautical Science 

Course 

- Kevin Rigby, Ed.D. 

LeRoy Dennison Kirby Crider 

Mobile Learning Panel 

- Bob Sanregret 

- Robert Gadd 

- John Alonso 

- John Gibbs 

- Kris Swanson 

Using Adobe Flash to 

Create M-Learning 

- Helmut Doll, Ph.D. 

Using Digital Ink and 

Screencasting 

Technologies to 

Support Problem 

Solving in Engineering 

Courses 

- Roxanne Toto 

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 

Mobile E-Learning 

Health Resources for 

Emergency 

Responders 

- Joseph Hughes 

- Cesar Bandera 

- Pertti Hakkinen 

Drive Down 

Development Times 

and Monetize 

Development 

Savings! 

- Ginny Heenan 

Creating Training, e- 

Learning, and 

Technical 

Documentation in an 

Agile Software 

Development 

Environment 

- Dana Cooperman 

The Little Engine 

That Could 

- Paul Makarov 

- Kirby Crider 

William McAndrew, 

Ph.D. 

Marriott's Recipe for 

Success with 

SharePoint 

- John Hart 

Eliminating "One Size 

Fits None" Training 

- Tim Kemper 

Reliability: The 

Forgotten "ility" in 

Advanced Distributed 

Learning 

- Jeff Krinock 


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Wednesday - Gaming 

9:00-9:10 Introduction and Welcome 

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

9:10-10:00 Keynote Address - David P. Valcourt, LTG (Ret) US Army 

10:00-10:30 Coffee Break 

10:30-11:10 Learning Game Design: Lessons from the Trenches 

Sharon Boller, President, Bottom-Line Performance 

Learning games are a hot, hot trend - but why? And if you elect to 

create one, what considerations delineate a good game from a poor 

one? This session outlines the why of learning games, links games to 

the learning hierarchy, and then outlines key factors in effective learning 

game design. The session spends as much time showing as it does 

telling, walking participants through several learning game designs and 

pointing out factors that influenced the fun and effectiveness factors of 

these games. 

11:15-12:00 Applying Serious Game Principles to US Military 

Training 

Brian Sostak, Instructional Systems Designer, C2 Technologies 

The Patriot Missile Crew Drills place the learners in a simulated interactive 

3D environment which allows them to practice crew drills on multiplatform 

mobile devices or computers when access to the vehicle is 

not viable. The drills take a constructivist and experiential approach to 

learning, allowing the users to interact with the environment/vehicle at 

their own pace while learning from their experiences and potential mistakes. 

As the learners progress through the different levels of difficulty, 

they are provided less guidance from the application and must build 

upon their previous knowledge to complete the drill under a deadline. 

12:00-1:30 Lunch Break 

1:30-2:10 Using Games to Teach 

John Dillon, Instructional Designer, C3 Softworks 

Are your trainees really paying attention? The answer to that question 

is critical to the success of any training session. This presentation will 

explore the use of games to engage, motivate and energize your trainees. 

2:15-3:00 From Jeopardy to Americas Army - Linking Serious Games 

to Performance Objectives 

John Low, Chief Creative Officer, Carney, Inc. 

This presentation will examine the approach used to design and develop 

a serious game portal for the U.S. Army that received more than 

18,000 game plays within the first two weeks of launch. The presenters 

will answer the questions of why use serious games, and how to maximize 

game theory to achieve measurable performance outcomes. They 

will then dive into a process for mapping learning and behavioral objectives 

to game mechanics, and making desired behaviors integral to game 

play. Participants will be presented with a framework for categorizing 

game genres and their applicability for addressing specific performance 

objectives and available resources. 


3:30-4:10 Sound Bite Training: Using Short Game to Powerfully 

Deliver Content Online Or In The Classroom 

John Dillon, Instructional Designer, C3 Softworks 

Take your cue from the news, and deliver your content in sound-bite 

chunks that stick. Training online, or in the classroom, does not always 

have to be a long drawn out affair. Studies have shown that 

creating training moments that are 5-10 minutes in duration can be 

more impactful than more traditional (longer) presentations. In this 

session, you will see examples of games that can be used to deliver 

information in short, 5-10 minute increments. We’ll explore how we 

can apply these principles to online (LMS, social media, web training) 

and classroom training. 

4:15-5:00 Situated Learning in Serious Games: Activating 

Established Principles Using Selected Game Features 

Anya Andrews, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Institute for Simulation 

and Training, University of Central Florida, Corina Lechin, Student, 

Institute for Simulation and Training, University of Central Florida 

While the situated learning theory has often been praised for shining 

the light on the mismatch between traditional classroom instruction and 

the “real world”, it has also faced a certain degree of criticism attributed 

to the lack of broad-scale instructional guidelines. Although the existing 

theoretical base on situated learning does not directly address the area 

of immersive learning simulations and serious games, these environments 

lend themselves particularly well to the core concepts of situated 

learning. However, with the escalating popularity of virtual learning 

environments, instructional designers are often left to their own devices 

when trying to incorporate the principles of situated learning into simulations 

and games. This presentation discusses a number of established 

situated learning principles and serious game features capable 

of activating them. 

Wednesday - Virtual Worlds 





10:30-11:10 Replicating Interactive Graduate Student Writing 

Workshops in the Virtual Classroom: Best Practices for Meeting 

Learning Objectives and Controlling Costs 

Lyra Logan, Vice President & General Counsel, Florida Education Fund 

To help graduate students improve their writing, the Florida Education 

Fund (FEF) offers online workshops via a learning management system, 

with Skype for presenter office hours and a synchronous virtual 

classroom for collaborative writing. Evaluations show that students improve 

their writing as a result of the workshops. This session will discuss 

best practices for planning, designing, developing and implementing 

online writing workshops. It will detail how the FEF selected the learning 

management system, Skype, and the virtual classroom tool; trained 

faculty and students; designed content and instruction to meet learning 

objectives and support varied learning styles; delivered content as guided 

by Copyright law; and facilitated student interaction and collaboration. 

11:15-12:00 Leveraging Virtualization to Facilitate Online Delivery 

of Technical Courses 

Stephen Gantz, Associate Professor, Information Assurance, University 

of Maryland University College, Scott Warren, Ph.D., Associate Professor, 

Learning Technologies Department, University of North Texas 

One of the primary challenges to effective online delivery of technical 

subject matter is the need to support students with varying skill levels 

and computing platforms. Based on experience gained over several 

years teaching information assurance courses such as intrusion detection 

and prevention in a distance learning format, this session will 

describe the benefits and challenges associated with distributing and 

using virtual machines in support of distance learning. 


1:30-2:10 The Magic is in the Mix – Finding the Right Blend for 

Effective Virtual Learning 

Kristen Grenzebach, Ethics & Compliance Manager, Ethics & Compliance, 

WellPoint Inc 

WellPoint Inc., a health benefits company, has an annual commitment 

to effectively educate over 35,000 employees on Ethics & Compliance, 

Privacy, and Fraud & Abuse. By using creative instructional design 

techniques, we have been able to provide a behavior-changing, 


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Web-based curriculum that accommodates learner diversity and their 

virtual environment, job responsibilities, and limited time and attention. 

Learn how to engage all participants by incorporating blended learning 

strategies and understanding the importance of effective communication 

surrounding your program. We’ll share our lessons learned and 

provide easy tips on how you can achieve best-in-class results. 

2:15-3:00 Charting a Path to an Effective Distance Based Learning 

Strategy 

Lee Deaner, VP Training & Sales, rVibe 

Research indicates that Virtual Instructor Led Training course offerings 

are expected to increase by 25%. However, implementation of a 

distance-based learning strategy often provides ineffective training that 

is no more than a PowerPoint presentation over a teleconference and 

results in abandoning the program. This presentation defines a six step 

Virtual Maturity Model(VMM) developed to evaluate a company’s virtual 

training capabilities indicated by real world behaviors and practices. Once 

a company’s VMM level is determined a systematic plan is set in place 

to develop and implement an effective distance based learning strategy 

leading to cost savings and greater productivity. 


3:30-4:10 A New Paradigm: Vertical Learning Clouds 

Mitch Javidi, Ph.D., Founder & Chairman, Readiness Network, Ari Vidali, 

CEO & Founder, Readiness Network 

This session describes a new technological platform for cloud-based 

social learning within government and vertical industries. The presenters 

will highlight the concept as it is being applied to public safety. In the 

last 20 years, changes in mission, technology, social expectations, and 

organizational liability have been challenging. Recent economic impacts 

have most agencies struggling to keep trained and ready first responders 

on the streets. Vertical learning clouds are solving some of these 

endemic problems by providing an ecosystem that acts as connective 

tissue for all stakeholders facilitating the free flow of information, learning, 

and vital services within a secure cloud environment. 

4:15-5:00 Learning Strategy: Envision, Design, Develop, and 

Deliver a Product Knowledge Development Program 

Pat Golden, Director, Employee Education, Deltek, Lauren Englander, 

User Experience Consultant, Deltek, 

The presentation will discuss the Deltek Employee Education strategy 

for developing product knowledge early and reinforcing it often. They 

developed a comprehensive strategy with three phases that uses a variety 

of methodologies and technologies. Reusable frameworks were 

developed for curricula, courses, micro modules, certification programs 

and learning portals. The presenters will also share their strategies with 

examples and demonstrationss of cost-effective approaches that facilitated 

development to a dispersed workforce along with the challenges 

and joys of working with a virtual team located in another country. 

Wednesday - Mobile Computing 





10:30-11:10 Just-in-Time Teaching Using Mobile-Optimized Web 

Applications For Nonlinear Learning 

Andrew Stricker, Distributed Learning Architect, Innovations and Integrations 

Division, Air University, Tony Cook, Ed.D., Extension Education 

Specialist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, 

Cynthia Calongne, D.CS., Colorado Technical University 

This presentation highlights a collaborative effort to apply Just-in-Time 

Teaching (JiTT) mobile-optimized web application modules in support 

of blended environments for nonlinear learning. The presentation pro- 

vides an overview of the instructional system design and team roles 

applied for collaborative effort on the prototype and includes a demonstration 

of JiTT application modules capable of being used across a 

variety of mobile devices and web-based delivery options. Data will be 

presented and discussed related to faculty and student perceptions of 

the value and impact of the JiTT application modules on targeted learning 

outcomes. 

11:15-12:00 Why Not Make an App for That? 

Richard Louttet, Manager, Product Strategy, Canadian Standards Association, 

Tristan Roscoe, Sr. Learning Application Specialist, Learning 

Services, Canadian Standards Association 

Entering the mobile learning space may be easier than you think. Start 

by understanding your marketplace and clearly documenting your needs. 

This session will show how app development has progressed in the 

past 5 years and how recent innovations have empowered anyone with 

basic web skills to deliver high quality apps on multiple platforms using 

one code base. The presenters will share their approach and lessons 

learned as they stepped into mobile learning with a simple, affordable, 

high quality app. The best part: it was all done by using existing internal 

resources and capabilities! 


1:30-2:10 Developing Secured Mobile Learning Environments 

Eva Vincze, Ph.D., Program Director - Professor, Forensic Sciences, 

The George Washington University 

In this presentation, we will discuss the nature of the present cyber 

threats to mobile devices and cloud storage, the roles and responsibilities 

of designers, vendors and customers for securing these devices, 

and introduce a new way of addressing the threats from an offensive 

(pro-active) vs. defensive (re-active) stance. 

2:15-3:00 New Learning Technologies 

Ron Zamir, President & Chief Executive Officer, Allen Communication 

Learning Services 

In 1995, a tech writer for Newsweek declared that predictions of online 

classrooms and telecommuting were “baloney”. Today, some may 

be making the same misguided observation about mobile technology. 

The presenter will discuss emerging mobile learning technologies and 

present best practices for corporate learning leaders to leverage mobile 

devices for their training in their organizations. This session will 

present instructional strategies and case studies for optimizing training 

courses for the tablet and smart-phones. By 2014, spending in the US 

on mobile learning products and services is expected to reach $14 billion. 

Mobile learning is clearly here to stay. 


3:30-4:10 The Mobile Computing Impact on Business and Education 

Linda Glassburn, Assistant Professor, Business and IT, Cuyahoga Community 

College 

Mobile computing is revolutionizing the way we work and learn. This 

presentation will look at cellular and tablet technology as to the types of 

devices and operating systems available, as well as educational apps. 

Mobile devices enable workers to access up-to-date information quickly, 

efficiently, and securely from any location and at any time. Workers 

are no longer tied to an office computer and can have instant access to 

data to make informed decisions. Join in this discussion of the new 

social presence. 

4:15-5:00 Mobile Devices for Behavior Change and Skill 

Development - Simulations for Tablets 

Ken Spero, Executive Director, Immersive Learning University, NexLearn 

Organizations are dealing with a lot of stress as there is a lot to do 

and a lot of pressure. Trainers are looking for any advantage to reach 

their targeted audiences in convenient or accessible formats. Given that 

Mobile devices are now everywhere and the number of apps are ever 

increasing, much has been made of the potential of Mobile devices for 


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learning, but there are still not a lot of good use cases. What has been 

successful so far has been with respect to information-push but not 

necessarily to affect skills and behaviors. Addressing skills on phones 

is complicated due to the size of the screens and the user behavior with 

the device. It is difficult to engage students for long enough to affect 

behavior. By combining the efficacy of complex branching simulations 

with the power and access of the tablet devices, trainers now have an 

option to reach their targeted audiences wherever they may be. 

Wednesday - Blended Learning 





10:30-11:10 The Best of Both Worlds - Designing a Blended Course 

Sara Ombres, Instructional Designer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 

Marti Klemm, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Aeronautical Science, 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 

When an online Instructional Designer and a face-to-face professor 

collaborate to design a blended course, several challenges and opportunities 

can arise. In this presentation, the presenters will discuss their 

experience developing a blended course. Employing the LMS Blackboard 

as well as Web 2.0 tools such as blogs and wikis, the presenters 

designed a course that met the needs of the professor and students 

while integrating the “best of both worlds” between online and face-toface 

courses. Specific examples from the development process as well 

as student reactions to the blended experience are included. 

11:15-12:00 Moving from Live Training to Blended Training 

Shannon Gattens, Director of Media and Technology, O’Donnell and 

Associates, Carrie O’Donnell, President & CEO, O’Donnell and Associates 

Many companies are moving from conducting training in-person to a 

blended learning solution where some of the training is online and some 

is instructor-led. There are several reasons for this; some include streamlining 

training across locations, saving money and convenience to employees. 

As they move in this direction, they are finding that much of the 

material they were using is not suitable for online use (not enough or not 

in the right format). This session will discuss the process put in place 

by the presenters to help facilitate the move from live to blended from 

both a content and production perspective. 


1:30-2:10 Meeting the Needs of a Multi-generational Workforce 

with a Blended Learning Approach 

Bobbie Shreiner, Senior Business Partner, Learning & Development, 

Adayana, Marty Murrillo, Director, Learning & Development, Adayana 

For the first time ever, there are five generations in the workforce at 

one time. Finding it hard to manage? Try creating a training and development 

plan that meets all needs for all learners. Does one size fit all? 

In this session, we will explore global best practices and challenges in 

creating innovative, flexible, technology-oriented, blended solutions that 

engage a multi-generational workforce. 

2:15-3:00 Assessment of a Hybrid/Online General Education Course 

Patricia Backer, Ph.D., Director, General Engineering, San Jose State 

University 

Technology and Civilization is an advanced general education course 

in the College of Engineering at San José State University. Two different 

versions of this course are offered: a fully online course and a hybrid 

in-class lecture/self-paced course. Both versions of the course use 

multimedia learning materials on CD. This presentation will describe 

the structure and content of this course and discuss how the course is 

taught in both the online version and the hybrid version. 


3:30-4:10 A Different Blend: Strategies for Merging On-Campus 

and Remote Learners 

Elissa Weeden, Associate Professor, Information Sciences and Technologies, 

Rochester Institute of Technology, Wendy Gilmore, Student 

Support SpecialistCoord Supp Instruction, Student Learning Support and 

Assessment, Rochester Institute of Technology 

Blended learning, traditionally, harnesses the advantages of on-campus 

and distance learning into a course section. Though, as educational 

institutions try to expand their student body, a point is reached where 

attending on-campus sessions is not possible. Distance education is 

an option. However, distance students are often taught separately from 

their on-campus counterparts. With technology it is possible to blend 

on-campus and distance students into a single class. This session discusses 

the advantages and disadvantages of blending on-campus and 

remote learners into a single course section, from faculty and student 

perspectives, as well as implementation strategies and lessons learned. 

4:15-5:00 Bored with the Discussion Board? Collaborative 

Strategies in Blended and Online Courses 

Anna Reese, Production Coordinator/Instructional Designer, Instructional 

Design and Development, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Sara 

Ombres, Instructional Designer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 

While collaboration is encouraged in blended and online courses, many 

instructional designers and online instructors find the discussion board 

to be too artificial and shallow to be successful and engaging. In this 

session the presenters will discuss specific examples of successful 

collaborative activities that go beyond the traditional discussion board 

question, including a class wiki, several group projects, and even some 

suggestions on how to improve discussion board assignments that already 

exist. 

Wednesday - Training 





10:30-11:10 Lessons Learned in 120 Years of Distance Education 

Gertrude (Trudy) Abramson, Ed.D., Professor, Grad School Computer 

& Information Sciences, Nova Southeastern University 

This presentation is based upon the premise that there is measurable 

advantage to learning from the experience of others. Distance education 

is not a new phenomenon; it is older than television, computers 

and networks and predates any of us. Teaching and learning are phenomena 

that may be traced to early civilizations but not across distances. 

Join us for 120 years of development, implementation, and lessons 

of value to everyone involved with teaching and training with applied 

technologies. Our travel across time will culminate with today’s most 

popular distant formats. Open discussion will follow. 

11:15-12:00 The Future for Training Delivery: Perceptions from 

Illinois ASTD Members 

Kimberly Ervin, Student Technology Training Specialist, Center for Academic 

Technology Support, Eastern Illinois University, R. Lance Hogan, 

Ph.D., Associate Professor, Eastern Illinois University 

Instructional delivery methodologies are ever evolving. This presentation 

will examine data that was collected for a graduate thesis study of 

Illinois ASTD members and instructional delivery methodologies. Specifically, 

attendees will gain insight of Illinois trainers and current instructional 

delivery methodology being employed. Further, a sense of the 

perceived most effective instructional delivery methodology will be disseminated 

as well as the instructional methodology that Illinois ASTD 

members perceive themselves utilizing in the future. Finally, recom- 


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mendations will be made on how to substantiate perceptions to accurately 

determine instructional delivery effectiveness. 


1:30-2:10 Leadership Strategies for Remote Learning Programs 

Jim Barrett, Chair, Fort Hays State University 

Successful leadership strategies that establish education and training 

programs as high quality remote learning experiences will be presented 

and discussed. An on-line graduate education program providing 

building and district leadership, special education, ESOL, reading, 

counseling and library science will be described. The presenter will discuss 

key components of the university program that fosters and develops 

high quality instruction, candidate knowledge and establishes strong 

positive relationships between candidates and instructors. 

2:15-3:00 Developing Goal-Based Scenarios for Performancebased 

Learning 

Julia Carpenter, Ed.D., General Dynamics Information Technology 

Training organizations face the challenge of developing instruction 

which not only teaches learners the skills necessary to perform a job, 

but trains learners to make decisions and solve problems using what 

they’ve learned. Goal-based scenarios (GBS) are one instructional strategy 

which can help. GBS is a learn-by-doing simulation (either computer-based 

or live) whereby students pursue a goal by practicing target 

skills and using relevant content knowledge to help them achieve their 

goal. Come see examples of how goal-based scenarios can be incorporated 

into performance-based online courseware to guide learners in 

problem solving. 


3:30-5:00 Five Sigma Instruction? Tutoring Strikes Again! 

Dr. Ralph Ernest Chatham, Consultant, Advanced Research Program 

Analysis & Technology for Training, J. Dexter Fletcher, Ph.D., Member 

Research Staff, Institute for Defense Analysis, William Casebeer, Program 

Manager, Defense Sciences Office, Defense Advanced Research 

Projects Agency, 

A new class of tutor teaches average students to troubleshoot realworld 

IT problems better than can experienced technicians. Instead of 

modeling knowledge mastery inside a student’s head, the DARPA/Navy 

tutor models observed student/human-tutor interactions (successful and 

unsuccessful). Three separate assessments were performed in 2009- 

2010. Effect sizes comparing the Digital Tutor with other training approaches 

ranged from 1.90 to 4.86 in IT knowledge and in practical 

troubleshooting exercises drawn from Fleet experience. Chatham discusses 

the tutor's origins in DARPA’s DARWARS program and early 

the results. Fletcher expands on the assessment. In the second half of 

this double-barreled presentation, Fletcher discusses return on investment 

and the economic and operational implications of this class of 

digital tutor. Chatham concludes with what is missing and how this approach 

might be scaled to: new areas, other developers, sponsors, and 

learners; and if the costs can be made acceptable. The long-winded 

authors hope to leave time for discussion. 

Thursday - Design 

8:30-9:10 The Future of Instructional Systems Design in Learning 

Technologies 

Greg Jones, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Learning Technologies Department, 

University of North Texas College of Information, Scott Warren, 

Ph.D., Associate Professor, Learning Technologies Department, 

University of North Texas 

This presentation will examine current and future trends of instructional 

systems design in the emerging field of learning technologies. 

ISD is ever changing as research and implementation impacts practice 

and theory. As access to technology availability continues to increase in 

learning situation, ISD is stretched to respond to these challenges. This 

session will examine how ISD is being successfully used in Games, 

Simulations, Virtual Environments, and Mobile learning and talk about 

how ISD programs are expanding to provide future designers the tools 

to respond to changes of how ISD is being used. 

9:15-10:00 Instructional Systems Design for Mobile Learning 

John Gibbs, Instructional Design Manager, Tata Interactive Systems, 

Experienced instructional developers have their processes down pat— 

until their first mobile learning projects raise new questions. This session 

will help you prepare for success on your first mLearning deployment. 

We’ll address the questions to ask at each stage of the ADDIE 

process regarding organizational, technology, media and instructional 

elements and how they interact with one another. You’ll learn what variables 

to Analyze, how to Design within the limits of various mobile devices, 

Development tools and techniques, Implementation challenges 

on the front end and back end, and how Evaluation of current training 

helps you to decide what content to mobilize. 


10:30-11:10 Extreme Course Makeover: Online Edition 

Russ Gazda, Ph.D., Instructional Design Manager, Health Outcomes 

@ ASU, Arizona State University 

This presentation is a case study analysis of the redesign process for 

an online graduate level nursing course. The course, originally developed 

in 2006, focuses on design and delivery of mediated instruction 

for nursing professionals, and was updated for the spring 2011 term. 

The make-over was prompted by the need for the curriculum and delivery 

strategies to reflect emerging trends in educational technology. The 

instructional design process was informed by the internationally recognized 

Quality Matters (QM) Program/Rubric. Student feedback indicated 

generally favorable experiences interacting with the updated course 

design. 

11:15-12:00 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. 


1:30-2:10 Delivering Learning to a Multigenerational Mobile 

Workforce 

James Liggins, Learning & Development Department, The Aerospace 

Corporation, Victoria Coskrey Ndefo, The Aerospace Corporation 

Learning portals and private social networks can help businesses 

and organizations address the challenge of delivering learning to a multigenerational, 

mobile, and geographically dispersed workforce. These 

versatile and powerful systems can accommodate different learning 

styles, delivery preferences, and learning needs. This session will review 

the drivers and constraints of using learning portals or private social 

networks to deliver training in a business enterprise. In addition, the 

session will provide an occasion to discuss solutions, opportunities, 

and best practices for using these technologies in diverse organizations 

with different needs and goals. 

2:15-3:00 Live! from NASA’s International Space Station 

Monica Trevathan, Instructional Designer, Educational Technology, 

Tietronix Software, Inc. 

ISS Live! is a new, cutting-edge, learning and exploring technology 

from the International Space Station (ISS) and brought to you by NASA. 

This presentation will introduce participants to the ISS Live! website 

and mobile device apps. ISS Live! brings real-time data from the ISS to 


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the public, teachers and students, and lifelong learners/explorers. Not 

only will the users interactively learn about one of the greatest, most 

complex engineering structures, they will also be able to access the 

data to use in developing apps and other tools. See how NASA is using 

new learning technologies to accomplish this exciting and innovative 

project. 


3:30-4:10 Using Cognitive Neuroscience Learning Theories and a 

Technology-rich Classroom for Deep and Lasting Learning 

Henry Findlay, Professor & Program Director, Continuing Education 

Program, Tuskegee University 

Recent research studies have added much to the literature and our 

understanding of how the brain functions in teaching and learning. When 

various technologies are combined with cognitive neuroscience learning 

theories – the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, education, and 

psychology – significant and deep and lasting learning can be realized. 

Technologies, if properly built into the instructional process, can enhance 

the motivational levels and the academic performance of college students. 

This session will highlight how to use brain-based research findings 

in conjunction with a technology-rich environment to promote deep 

and lasting learning. 

4:15-5:00 Students’ Attitudes and Appreciation Towards 

Instructional Design: Theoretical and Practical Aspects 

Eisa Hasan, Ph.D., Educational Technology, PAAET 

The purpose of this study was to determine the students’ appreciation 

of instructional design course. In this study, the students’ general 

knowledge of the instructional design concept was examined. The content 

of the course includes both theoretical and practical aspects. 

Thursday - Virtual Worlds 

8:30-9:10 Making Virtual Education a Reality - The VirGLE Project 

Donald Hemminger, Engineering & Physics, Air Force Institute of Technology 

(AFIT), Ronald Tuttle, Director, Center for MASINT Studies & 

Research, AFITENP, Air Force Institute of Technology, David Bunker, 

Center for MASINT Studies & Research, Air Force Institute of Technology 

Many challenges face today’s educators in their quest to provide more 

effective learning experiences for their students. Two of the critical success 

factors identified at AFIT are the ability to provide better access to 

curricula (anytime, anywhere, on their own schedule), and to address 

the unique capabilities and perspectives of the “Millennial Generation” 

when developing and upgrading course environments and materials. 

The good news is that technology based education and training methodologies 

are available to assist in the production of accessible, immersive 

learning environments. This presentation will describe the real 

world results of a project that attempts to do just that. 

9:15-10:00 Livemocha: A Virtual Learning Community 

Bob Sanregret, VP, Livemocha 

One of the most basic ways that companies can strengthen their 

ability to interact with international organizations is by simply learning 

the language of the culture at hand. It goes without saying that Englishlanguage 

knowledge certainly helps forge strong bonds across cultures, 

but a vast lingual knowledge creates a more nimble and productive corporate 

structure and therefore a company can create a transformation 

that parallels that of the global economy. In this session, Livemocha 

CEO Michael Schutzler will present case study examples of multinational 

corporations (such as Intel, Google and Nestle) that have provided 

language education as a benefit for employees in order to generate a 

more productive and dynamic workforce. 


10:30-11:10 Sharpening America’s Competitive Edge with Virtual 

Learning Environments 

Ron Burns, CEO, ProtonMedia 

The economy has levied significant challenges upon our country. Yet 

with these challenges comes opportunity for the learning and training 

industry. Many companies have cut their training investments in recent 

years, which correlates to the lack of competitiveness in many organizations. 

Training and learning must lead our way back to global competitiveness. 

Next-generation training programs that use virtual technologies 

are making teams smarter and better able to execute business 

strategy. Learn how global companies are cutting costs, shortening training 

cycles, accelerating knowledge transfer, improving collaboration, and 

sharpening not only their competitive edge—but America’s—with virtual 

learning environments. 

11:15-12:00 Strategies to Engage Remote Learners 

Natalie Eide, Manager of Human Resources, HD Supply, Inc., Victoria 

Ryan, Director of Learning, HD Supply, Inc. 

As a learning team, what happens when 80% of your annual training 

occurs in classrooms across North America and you receive a directive 

from the CEO stating all travel except high priority customer-facing travel 

is eliminated? You get creative. Facing a generally doubtful outlook 

regarding associate readiness and openness for remote learning, HD 

Supply was determined to shift this mindset and continue brining meaningful 

learning to our 900 associates despite these new constraints. By 

October of 2009, just three months later, the first foray into multi-site 

virtual training was piloted and was a tremendous success, complete 

with the expected ups and downs of any such pilot and a few comical 

learnings that quickly became best practices. 


1:30-2:10 Learning in the Cloud: The Benefits of Cloud-Based 

Learning Applications 

Adam Vandover, Learning Consultant, GBS, IBM, Kenneth Addis, ALMS 

CMT Courseware Director, Global Business Services, IBM 

This presentation will give learning professionals perspective on the 

many facets of the cloud-based learning environment (CLE). Terms such 

as self-discovery, user-contributed, open-learning, openID, semantic 

search, social, collaborative, and virtual environments capture the need 

to consider a departure from traditional institutional and classroom-based 

learning. Concepts centered around cloud-based learning can create a 

worthy and relevant environment for tomorrow’s learner. 

2:15-3:00 Moving the Classroom Online: A Model for Making Online 

Learners Feel Like they are Live 

Lee Deaner, VP Training & Sales, rVibe 

Virtual training design focuses the presentation and delivery method 

around the platform’s capabilities. This leads to a strong focus on the 

PowerPoint presentation and using non-verbal communication methods 

like raising your hand or poll questions for engagement. The philosophy 

proposed in this presentation is an active learning model focusing 

on the participant by using 2 way audio and video to bring the classroom 

into the virtual space. This presentation demonstrates methods 

to achieve the level of engagement to keep learners involved over 4 and 

6 hours of training, longer than prevailing wisdom would recommend for 

virtual training classes. 


3:30-4:10 Next Gen Virtual Classroom at Accenture - Engaging, 

Effective, Innovative, and Global 

Gordon Trujillo, Business Architect, Accenture 

Accenture is continuing our journey of creating phenomenal learning 

experiences by taking virtual learning beyond the passive, lecture-driven 

convention and evolving it into an experience that rivals classroom 

training — both in terms of engagement and effectiveness – and we 

have metrics to prove it. Moreover we are doing this at a global scale 


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and a fraction of the cost of traditional classroom. We’ll share our journey 

to reinvigorate virtual classrooms through the overhaul of technology, 

processes, design approaches and delivery standards. 

4:15-5:00 Scenario Application to Virtual Learning Prototypes 

Michael L. Reiss 

Current virtual simulation allows more modification and “re-dos” to 

enhance the rehearsal experience over old school, on-site exercises. 

Quality scenarios that test the functionality for the audience at each 

development phase are essential. The prototype scenarios play a key 

role in the quality of developmental gap analysis and the final simulation 

product. Initial phase scenarios must identify development gaps of the 

simulation to include interactions with the site and content, actor interactions, 

and overall realism. Follow-on scenarios can be modifications 

of the initial scenario or separate scenarios as long as simulations can 

meet the functional requirements of the intended training/rehearsal. 

Thursday - Mobile Computing 

8:30-9:10 Case Study: Lessons Learned Developing and Deploying 

Mobile Learning at the DAU 

Barbara Sealund, President & CEO, Sealund & Associates Corporation, 

Rebecca Clark, Program Manager, Defense Acquisition University 

Deploying Mobile Learning in its early stages to major audiences can 

bring challenges and headaches. To help avoid the headaches, this 

session will share the lessons learned in deploying Mobile Learning at 

The Defense Acquisition University. The Defense Acquisition University 

will share how its Mobile Working Group got its start from the ground 

floor up, and how its contractors have played a key role in the development 

of successful mobile learning and application solutions. In addition 

to sharing standards and lessons learned, this session will demonstrate 

several examples of mobile applications and learning on mobile 

devices as well as multiple deployments. 

9:15-10:00 Beyond Speed, Portability and Glitz – Making Mobile 

Instruction Work 

Keith Hopper, Ph.D., Professor, Information & Instructional Design, 

Southern Polytechnic State University 

Mobile computing, with ever increasing Internet speed and bandwidth 

and ever more portable and capable devices, shouts to be applied to 

teaching and learning. Fabulous graphics, real time face-to-face teleconferencing, 

and computing power rivaling traditional PCs seem to 

promise radical leaps in learner performance. But humans learn in the 

same way they did 10,000 years ago before writing was developed, and 

the fundamentals of instructional and information design apply more 

strongly than ever. Speed, portability, and glitz do not compensate for 

poor design. This presentation applies the timeworn basics of teaching 

and learning to the latest technology wave. 


10:30-11:10 Open Educational Resources and the Future of Mobile 

Learning 

Rory McGreal, UNESCOCOL Chair in Open Educational Resources, 

TEKRI (Technology Enhanced Knowledge Research Institute), Athabasca 

University 

Higher education institutions worldwide continue to face significant 

challenges related to providing increased access to high quality education, 

while containing or reducing costs. New developments in higher 

education all speak to the efforts on the part of the traditional higher 

education community, as well as more flexible providers such as open 

universities, to address these challenges. Open Educational Resources 

(OER) constitute an important resource with the potential to facilitate 

the expansion of quality education and learning opportunities worldwide. 

The relevance of OER is augmented by the exponential growth in 

online accessibility afforded by the wide range of new mobile devices. 

11:15-12:00 Amazing (Educational) Stuff I Can Do With My Handheld 

Andrew Wadsworth, Professor & Educational Consultant, Millikin University, 

University of Illinois, Steve Downey, Assistant Professor, Teacher 

Education, University of South Florida 

Technology convergence, increasing bandwidth, and greater processing 

power have provided us with very powerful handheld devices. The 

plethora of available applications can be overwhelming and clearly lack 

instruction for how they might be used in educational settings. And, to 

top it all off, most users don’t know what the device can do, let alone 

how to make it work. Educators are no different, they need help in understanding 

handheld technology and need creative ideas for how to 

use the technology in their classrooms and curriculum. This presentation 

will showcase a handful of technologies that most handheld owners 

and teachers have never seen nor considered for use in their classes. 

Attendees will see what’s currently available and what else is just 

around the corner. 


1:30-2:10 Targeting Pads and Mobile Devices 

Henry Ryng, President, inXsol 

Clients ask for it, users demand it - so what does it take to deliver 

interactive elearning to today’s mobile devices? This presentation outlines 

the business decisions to target a cross device HTML5 technology 

and the migration/reformulation of Flash-based learning interactions 

to the new technology foundation. 

2:15-3:00 Mobile Device Management 

LeRoy Dennison, Partner & Solutions Manager, Active Storage, Inc. 

You and your learners may want to use iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, 

and iPod Touch) to connect to internal resources, but IT may be balking. 

It’s not hard to manage mobile devices and maintain security. This presentation 

will focus on providing secure access to infrastructures from 

mobile devices. With the current paradigm being that endpoints must 

be bound to Active Directory and have the same level of security as 

systems that exist on the internal wired network, IT may be having a 

hard time with iOS devices. In this presentation, we will take a high-level 

overview on how IT can have the same level of control and security 

while allowing the iOS devices (and therefore all other devices) to access 

internal information. 


3:30-4:10 Mobile Learning: It’s all about ME (Mobile Experience)! 

Kenneth Addis, ALMS CMT Courseware Director, Global Business Services, 

IBM, Adam Vandover, Learning Consultant, GBS, IBM 

As mobile devices become increasingly capable, educators are 

searching for ways to incorporate mobile technology into everyday learning 

strategies. Learners now expect to customize their learning experience 

beyond the classroom environment. Mobile learning is portable, 

now, and on-the-go. This presentation is geared towards getting started 

with Mobile Learning, what considerations should be made, advantages/disadvantages, 

the ever changing mobile environment, and what 

learning areas are best suited for a mobile device strategy. 

4:15-5:00 How Might Institutions of Higher Learning Harness New 

Methods for Promoting Academic Support Services? 

Wendy Gilmore, Student Support SpecialistCoord Supp Instruction, Student 

Learning Support and Assessment, Rochester Institute of Technology, 

Elissa Weeden, Associate Professor, Information Sciences and 

Technologies, Rochester Institute of Technology 

The Rochester Institute of Technology’s Academic Support Center 

(ASC) provides Supplemental Instruction (SI) for students enrolled in 

approximately 65 traditionally challenging course sections annually. In 

an effort to reduce historically high drop-failure-withdrawal rates (>25%), 

enrolled students are encouraged to attend voluntary peer-led section 

study sessions each week to discuss course material with their classmates. 

Following the forward shift in how we use technology, the ASC 


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developed a mobile device application to more effectively communicate 

information about the SI program. 

Thursday - Social Media 

8:30-9:10 Selecting the Right Social Learning Technology 

Matthew Daniel, Manager, PMO Learning Technology, Enterprise Technology 

Solutions, General Physics 

Selecting a social learning technology approach is a new competency 

within the performance improvement and training communities. Navigating 

through these technologies can be challenging – what’s similar, 

what’s different, and what’s best for my organization. During this session, 

the presenters will review some technical and functional requirements 

organizations need to gather before choosing a social learning 

tool. 

9:15-10:00 Social Networking and Technology: It Made a 

Difference... But Not Solely for the Expected Audience. 

Sazara Johnson, Corporate Project Manager, Federal Government 

From underserved Los Angeles teens to affluent Wall Street corporations, 

from Africa to Canada, from established financial curricula to open 

discussions, a net community created communication bridges between 

those who might have never encountered each other. This presentation 

discusses the successes and challenges of a non-profit which fought 

to make a difference and won through their net community. Since 2000, 

this non-profit established an online presence in a secured environment 

which sustained it even until today. The presenter will explore the requirements 

of setting up the net community, barriers encountered, and 

the technological and affective benefits granted to its members. 


10:30-11:10 Beyond the Learning Management System: Integrating 

Social Media in Formal Education 

Terry Anderson, Professor, Athabasca University 

Despite the ubiquitous use of LMS systems (Blackboard, Moodle etc), 

they present a a number of challenges - most notably the ownership 

and control by teachers and the isolation from the 'real world' of both 

students and teachers. Teachers and learners are using a variety of 

social networking tools to enhance their informal learning. Does it make 

sense to integrate these tools into formal learning opportunities? This 

presentation looks at the challenges of LMS systems and affordances 

of social networking tools (blogs, wikis, social bookmarking etc). Through 

research done with graduate and undergraduate distance education 

students using the open access social networking system ELGG, the 

presenters will demonstrate and explore both the successes and the 

challenges of transitioning from LMS top social networking support tools 

in higher education. 

11:15-12:00 Instructional Design for the Social Media Revolution 

Vincent Flango, Senior Instructional Systems Designer, General Dynamics 

Training specialists have had to adjust to several waves of learning 

technology: computer-based training, eLearning, desktop simulation and 

game-based learning. Social media learning is the latest wave that introduces 

the concept of integrating collaborative and resource-sharing 

networks into the training. This poses a challenge to both designers 

and clients who hold a negative perception of social media and are unaccustomed 

to the mindset of learning outside the courseware. Social 

media is shifting the paradigm of how information is created and shared. 

This presentation will empower instructional designers to recognize its 

potential, get buy-in, and identify specific uses for future courseware 

development. 


1:30-2:10 Developing Rich Community in Online Environments 

Toni (Anthony) Roberts, PT Faculty and Educational Technology Consultant, 

Mount Allison University 

Online learning environments have become common place over the 

last decade. Additionally, students and faculty indicate that classroom 

community is important, if not vital, to successfully achieving educational. 

Further, many report that developing online community among 

students presents unique challenges compared to face to face classroom 

spaces and is generally more difficult to achieve. Also, participation 

is implicated in the development of community, whether online or 

face to face. As a result, participation is explored in this presentation in 

terms of the theory and development of community and as a strategy 

for success in online courses. 

2:15-3:00 Student-authored Wiki Textbooks: Composition and 

Review 

Edward Gehringer, Associate Professor, Computer Science, North Carolina 

State University 

As wiki usage becomes common in educational settings, instructors 

are beginning to experiment with student-authored wiki textbooks. Instead 

of reading textbooks selected by the instructor, students are challenged 

to read the primary literature and organize it for consumption by 

the other members of the class. This has important pedagogical advantages, 

as students are stimulated to take responsibility for their own 

learning and perform tasks similar to those in the real world. These 

benefits, however, come with an array of administrative challenges, including 

sequencing the material to be covered, and assigning other students 

to peer-review the submitted work. This presentation discusses 

the speakers’ experience with the process and its software support in 

two courses, one on parallel computer architecture, and the other on 

object-oriented software design. 


3:30-4:10 Using Social Networking Technology to Enhance the 

Student-Instructor Interface 

David Royer, D.B.A., Assistant Professor, Southeastern University, Beth 

Leslie, Assistant Professor of Management, Southeastern University, 

Tony De Souza, Assistant Professor of Business and Education, Southeastern 

University 

Social networking is changing the classroom environment. Recent 

studies note that 50 percent of 18-44 year olds now own smartphones 

with 87 percent of users going online through their devices. Further, 58 

percent of students report sending texts while sitting in class. Smartphones, 

iPads and iPods are the newest tools for education. Social 

networks such as Twitter, Blogs, YouTube, Wikis, Podcasts, etc. are 

expanding the scope of the classroom experience. Technology is enhancing 

the relationship between students and instructors by broadening 

in-class communications and by creating connections that allow 

students and instructors to interact at a more personal level. 

4:15-5:00 Getting Traction with Social Media Technology in the 

Workplace 

Matthew Daniel, Manager, PMO Learning Technology, Enterprise Technology 

Solutions, General Physics 

This session will cover case studies and industry recommendations 

for deploying social learning tools within the organization. The presenters 

will cover 1) communicating the purpose to leadership; 2) communicating 

the social tools to learners; 3) community management techniques 

to facilitate conversation; and 4) sustaining social learning use. 


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Thursday - Training 

8:30-9:10 CyberSecurity Training Framework for the Department 

of Defense 

Doug Robinson, Account Executive, Nps-defense, CSC 

This presentation describes a conceptual plan to effect force transformation 

in recognition of the needs of the DoD’s future force to employ 

cyber capabilities and conduct cyberspace operations. The illustrative 

example provided is based on a holistic training approach that 

covers the training spectrum critical for an Army’s performance in this 

extensive cyber operational environment – specialized individual and 

unit training, collective training for operational units, and general training 

required for all Soldiers. The value of this type of training framework is in 

its ability to rapidly adapt to the changing technologies and priorities in 

this dynamic environment and keep critical information and training current 

and accurate. 

9:15-10:00 Building Quality into E-Learning: Four Methods for 

Quality Assurance 

Susan Codone, Ph.D., Technical Communication, Mercer University 

Quality Assurance (QA) is an essential step in the production process 

for online training and e-learning. This presentation will offer four 

steps for integrating QA seamlessly into the production process. By 

following these steps and the detailed guidelines they present, quality 

assurance can be used to produce an online training product that not 

only has instructional integrity, but meets quality criteria expected by the 

customer and users. 


10:30-11:10 ShaleNET: A Framework for Large Scale Talent 

Selection and Training 

Lou Camerlengo, President & Cofounder, Five Star Development, Inc., 

David Pistner, Director, ShaleNET Eastern Regional Hub, PA College of 

Technology 

ShaleNET is a $4.9 million U.S. Department of Labor grant-funded 

initiative designed to help unemployed, low-income, and dislocated workers 

and veterans find employment in the natural gas industry. A core 

strategic component of ShaleNET is an online Talent Match System 

(www.shalenet.org) that enables state employment offices to match 

candidates with natural gas training opportunities and job vacancies. 

The Talent Match System presents job seekers with video-based realistic 

job previews of the positions available, screens interested candidates 

for potential job fit, and identifies grant-funded training programs 

through which eligible candidates can receive training. 

11:15-12:00 Developing Role-Based Security Training with 3-D 

Avatars Using a Knowledge Repository 

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

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

Use of knowledge repository objects supports multiple roles at multiple 

skill levels employing 3-D avatars in a simulated decision-making 

environment. The Role-based security training required ten roles to address 

36 objectives across beginner, intermediate and advanced skill 

levels. By employing a SCORM-conformant knowledge repository, objects 

can be matrixed across multiple roles to provide tailored training 

based on individual user requirements. 


1:30-2:10 Using Distributed Cooperative Learning to Maximize 

Training Effectiveness for Remote Trainees 

Debbie Gordon, Principal Instructional Systems Designer, General Dynamics 

Information Technology, Suzanne Rhodes, Project Manager, 

Instructional Systems Specialist, Technical Training and Evaluation 

(20M51), US Department of Veterans Affairs 

Over the past 15 years, General Dynamics Information Technology in 

partnership with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) has creat- 

ed a unique Training and Performance Support System (TPSS) to train 

high level cognitive tasks to the VBA workforce. To best train these tasks 

and provide for accountability, the TPSS courses utilize cooperative 

small-group learning and are delivered via their intranet. There is a need 

for smaller, remote offices to train individuals without losing the benefits 

of the cooperative learning methodology. The presenters will show how 

they have developed a plan to use interactive networking tools to allow 

remote trainees to work together collaboratively. 

2:15-3:00 Effectively Using WebEx Meeting and Training Tools for 

Training 

Rita Hartman, Sr. Software Consultant/Instructor, Training & Development, 

SunGard Public Sector 

This session will demonstrate how SunGard utilizes the WebEx meeting 

and training center for training our customers online. The attendees 

will learn tips and tricks to use the WebEx meeting and WebEx training 

center features to interact with the online audience. 


3:30-5:00 Implementing Learning Technologies Within Your 

Organization: Identifying and Overcoming the Challenges 

James Guilkey, Ph.D., President, S4 NetQuest, John Hart, Director of 

Learning for IT, Learning & Development COE, Marriott International, 

Sazara Johnson, Corporate Project Manager, Network Services, Federal 

Government, William Peratino, Director of Innovation, Office of 

Personnel Management 

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. 

Friday - Knowledge Management 

8:30-9:10 Developing Civilian Leadership Skills and Abilities for 

the Future 

Thomas Hammond, Learning and Development, US Strategic Command 

(DoD), Don Duralia, Workforce Development Specialist, US Strategic 

Command (DoD) 

A significant demographic shift from military to civilian at the U.S. Strategic 

Command has provided the organization a challenge to develop 

and grow civilian leadership skills and abilities for the future. To meet 

this challenge, the learning and development department created functional 

and leadership models both complete with a list of competencies. 

Implementing the program, we have used all technology at our disposal, 

with a heavy use of an LMS as more than just an accountability system 

and more as a knowledge management system. Our strategy is 

rooted in ISD and we use a blended approach in implementation and 

delivery. 

9:15-10:00 Using Your LMS to Provide a Personalized Learning 

Experience 

Charles Forty, Director of Product Development, Safe Passage International 

By incorporating advanced algorithms into your LMS, you can personalize 

the training experience for your students. By continuously evaluating 

student results, your LMS can use student’s strengths and weaknesses 

to tailor their training program. By automating this process, you 

can maximize your training efficiency. Students are not taught what they 

already know. Your LMS can automatically focus on the gaps. Use pretest 

to customize content to be delivered. Use knowledge checks to 

reinforce learning concepts. Use exam results to create on-demand 

remediation. Use advanced simulations to track student progress and 

identify weakness areas. All this can be done automatically within your 

LMS! Create one training program, deliver countless ways. 



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10:30-11:10 The Wizard of Oz – Migrating From One LMS to Another 

Risa Blair, Ed.D., Training Advisor, FedEx, Sheryl Hartman, Ph.D., Professor, 

Miami Dade College 

Much like the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy’s farmhouse is spun in a 

cyclone and dropped in Munchkin County in the Land of Oz, the new 

LMS is dropped on instructional design teams of online universities. 

Spinning in the cyclone is akin to making the LMS decision about the 

upgrade. Once the decision is made and the new LMS is implemented, 

the farmhouse is dropped in the Land of Oz. The Good Witch is represented 

by all of the new features and the best support money can buy 

from the vendor. The Bad Witch is represented by all of the unknown 

stumbling blocks and the witch’s castle. The path to success is represented 

by the Yellow Brick Road and all of the strategies to be implemented 

to successfully reach Emerald City. This case study will present 

these different components of the new LMS implementation process, 

with the focus on success strategies for implementing the new LMS 

and reaching Emerald City. 

11:15-12:00 Launching a Knowledge Management System: A Multi- 

Disciplinary Approach 

Linda McGurn, Project Manager, Dynamics Research Corporation 

Establishing a knowledge management system requires much more 

than just technology. It requires balancing the principle components of 

KM: people, process and technology. This presentation will focus on 

case studies of KM implementations for both the Army and a major 

government client: GSA Supply Operations. The presenter will describe 

how knowledge management was fused with lean six sigma and change 

management to establish the training, tools and systems that enabled 

knowledge capture and transfer. 

Friday - Simulation 

8:30-9:10 Business Simulation-in-a-Box: Inventing a New Learning 

Asset for Accenture 

James Goldsmith, Senior Manager, Accenture 

Accenture needs its 225,000+ professionals working in 52 countries 

to be industry-savvy. Our current industry training uses classroom-based 

games/simulations to great effect but, as Accenture grows, this approach 

is not always efficient. We needed a new type of training that is very 

cost effective but still delivers in-depth, high-impact, high-touch training. 

Our answer – the Business Simulation-in-a-Box. Join us to hear the 

story of this new learning asset, from concept to successful release, 

and share insights on what has been described as Accenture’s “most 

sophisticated industry training asset that is not classroom-based.” 

9:15-10:00 The Use of High Fidelity Simulators to Train Pilot and 

Sensor Operator Skills for Unmanned Aerial Systems 

Tom Haritos, Adjunct Professor CBT Simulations Manager, Aeronautical 

Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, John Robbins, 

Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical 

University 

Empirical evidence suggests training accomplished in high fidelity flight 

simulators promote a positive transfer of learning into the actual flight 

environment for manned aircraft. The increasing demand for qualified 

pilots and sensor operators in unmanned aerial system (UAS) technologies 

necessitates the need to analyze specific training challenges. High 

fidelity simulators will serve as the platform to develop UAS pilot/sensor 

operator cognitive and psychomotor skills in a safe, efficient, and costeffective 

manner. Researchers postulate the use of high fidelity computer-based 

UAS simulations will promote positive transfer of knowledge, 

skills and abilities required to operate unmanned aircraft in the 

real world environment. 


10:30-11:10 Improving Managerial Decision-Making Skills: Use of 

Cognitive Analysis to Develop a Modeling and Simulation Tool 

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

Technology Solutions Sector, General Dynamics Information Technology, 

Erwin Wunderlich, Ph.D., TPSS TC Course Manager, VBA Technical 

Training & Evaluation, Dr. Nancy Goldstein, Sr. Human Performance 

Technologist, General Dynamics Information Technology 

This presentation will focus on the importance of cognitive analysis to 

capture and understand the factors associated with successful managerial 

decision-making skills. The typical methodology to examine job 

performance involves the study of human behavior. However, this is an 

insufficient method to capture critical managerial-level activities as they 

are primarily cognitive in nature. The use of these critical factors related 

to decisions allows for the development of realistic and dynamic scenarios. 

These scenarios form the basis for a training simulation tool 

that managers will be able to use to enhance their job performance and 

organizational goals. 

11:15-12:00 Computer-Based Simulation As An Intervention In An 

Aeronautical Science Course 

Kevin Rigby, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Aeronautical Science, Embry- 

Riddle Aeronautical University 

This session presents research performed in the area of simulation 

as an intervention in an Aeronautical Science aerodynamic class. It will 

include demonstrations of free simulations and how they can be integrated 

in the classroom for improvement of student performance. Discussion 

will include a background of the influence of educational materials 

and media on motivation. The session will discuss research based 

methods to measure the influence of a particular simulation on performance 

and motivation in the classroom. 

Friday - Mobile Computing 

8:30-10:00 Mobile Learning Panel 

Bob Sanregret, Vice President, Live Mocha, Robert Gadd, President & 

Chief Mobile Officer, OnPoint Digital, John Alonso, Founder and Chief 

Technology Officer, OutStart, John Gibbs, Instructional Design Manager, 

Tata Interactive Systems, Kris Swanson, CCO, Intuition 

There are over 2 billion mobile phones in use today as we speak. 

Mobile learning is the hottest and fastest moving area in the education 

space today. This panel of international experts from corporate, education 

and government will share examples and case studies of what 

worked and what failed. The audience will be open to ask any questions 

to panel members about past or future of mobile learning. 


10:30-11:10 Using Adobe Flash to Create M-Learning 

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

University 

Apps for mobile devices have become a major component of many 

training and education programs. There is a wide range of tools available 

to create these apps. Adobe Flash has expanded its capabilities in 

the last years to include options to publish in a format that can be played 

on Android and iOS devices. Since many designers and developers in 

the instructional technology field are very familiar with Adobe Flash, this 

has opened mobile devices to a very large group of trainers and educators. 

This presentation will address the process that is necessary to 

create mobile apps using Flash and discuss design issues to make 

successful mLearning applications. 

11:15-12:00 Using Digital Ink and Screencasting Technologies to 

Support Problem Solving in Engineering Courses 

Roxanne Toto, e-Learning Support Specialist, Engineering Instructional 

Services, The Pennsylvania State University 

The presentation will look across several recent projects to explore 

various ways that Tablet PC’s can be implemented to harness the pow- 


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er of digital ink and screencasting to support student problem solving 

both in and out of the classroom. 

Friday - eLearning 

8:30-9:10 Mobile E-Learning Health Resources for Emergency 

Responders 

Joseph Hughes, Director, WETP, NIEHS, Cesar Bandera, President, 

Cell Podium, Pertti Hakkinen, Toxicologist, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 

National Institutes of Health 

Cell Podium, a small business based in the New Jersey Institute of 

Technology, has pioneered multimedia training that is transmitted via 

cell phone to skilled support personnel (SSP) responding to an emergency. 

The modules are tailored to the particular emergency and “lessons” 

are pushed to the phones of registered users as a refresher on 

the hazards of a particular chemical or the use of certain protective 

equipment. This platform is also being used to disseminate environmental 

health education to vulnerable demographics by building upon 

their adoption of mobile multimedia messaging. NIEHS, Cell Podium 

and NLM will present lessons learned in developing mobile learning and 

communication tools for emergency responders. 

9:15-10:00 Drive Down Development Times and Monetize 

Development Savings! 

Ginny Heenan, Senior Product Manager, Apollo Group 

Do you know how much time it takes or how much it costs you to 

build a one-hour online course? Can you do it consistently and repeatedly, 

and then consistently drive down that development time? This session 

will provide real numbers from real projects with real results. You 

can see the type of content developed, how fast it can be done, and how 

much it should cost to build in terms of hours and resources. You will 

see real samples of XML-based courseware, rapid e-Learning using 

Articulate, and mLearning/Podcasts, and the budgets broken down in 

time and in dollars so that you can learn to get a handle on the cost and 

time to develop. 


10:30-11:10 Creating Training, eLearning, and Technical 

Documentation in an Agile Software Development Environment 

Dana Cooperman, Senior Manager, Knowledge Management, Medidata 

Solutions, Inc. 

When software is developed using the common waterfall methodology, 

the creation of training, eLearning and technical documentation typically 

occurs near the end of the development process or after the software 

is built or deployed. As the software development industry shifts to 

more iterative or agile methodologies, the software development cycles 

are shorter and releases are more frequent. The development of training 

and documentation must evolve as well. Attendees of this session 

will learn ways that training and documentation can be implemented 

successfully by embracing the tenets used in an agile software development 

environment. 

11:15-12:00 The Little Engine That Could 

Paul Makarov, Senior Developer, Windwalker Corporation, Kirby Crider, 

Instructional Systems Designer, Windwalker Corporation 

Join us as we illustrate how different computer-based learning really 

isn’t and discover how a little software engine with a humble beginning 

is continuing to carry cart-loads of scalable courseware. Harness your 

creativity, feed the pipeline, and make the engine work for you! 

Friday - Training 

8:30-10:00 Marriott's Recipe for Success with SharePoint 

John Hart, Director of Learning for IT, Learning & Development COE, 

Marriott International 

Learn the secrets of Marriott International's successful implementation 

of Microsoft SharePoint and how it is being leveraged for learning 

and development. Sites include ones used for online career development, 

talent management, change management certification, and leadership 

training. This double length session will include time for questions 

and answers around architecture, policy, support, change management, 

communications and training. 


10:30-11:10 Eliminating “One Size Fits None” Training 

Tim Kemper, United States Strategic Command 

Many organizations create “one size fits all” training focused on compliance 

rather than changing behavior. Shrinking training budgets are 

not conducive to this “One Size Fits None” mentality. It is essential that 

training plans are fluid, relevant to the learner and aligned with changing 

behavior within the workplace. This session will focus on a case study 

highlighting how to isolate the behavior to change, align a training plan 

with operational impact, and finally how to measure and report training 

success. Attendees will gain an understanding of how to prove the effectiveness 

of their training. 

11:15-12:00 Reliability: The Forgotten "ility" in Advanced 

Distributed Learning 

Jeff Krinock, Managing Consultant, IBM 

Learner-centric approaches to learning technology ask us to value the 

learner’s experience above our own desires to advance or promulgate 

technology. Several of the ADL Initiative’s “ilities” (accessibility, interoperability, 

reusability, affordability, etc) reflect this emphasis. The concept 

of reliability, however, is continually overlooked as a crucial factor 

in ensuring the learner’s experience with learning technology remains 

positive. This presentation suggests that viewing reliability as a foundational 

attribute of learning technology will enable improved ROI and will 

help organizations to ensure learning technology focuses on the learner’s 

experience. 


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University of North Texas - College of Information - Booth #1 

Contact: Lando Ellison 

landon.ellison@unt.edu Phone: (940) 369-5053 

www.ci.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! 

Pepperdine University - Booth #2 

Contact: Melissa Mansfield 

melissa.mansfield@pepperdine.edu Phone: (310) 568-5786 

gsep.pepperdine.edu 

The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology 

is an innovative and diverse learning community dedicated to 

building knowledge, inspiring service, and creating change. Pepperdine 

offers a wide range of master’s and doctoral degree programs in 

education at campuses located throughout Southern California. Now 

through unique distance education opportunities, students can live anywhere 

and still pursue a graduate degree from prestigious Pepperdine 

University. For more information about master’s and doctoral degree 

programs in areas such as Learning Technologies and Organizational 

Leadership, please stop by our booth. 

C3 SoftWorks - Booth #3 

Contact: Paul Michaelson 

paulm@c3softworks.com Phone: (612) 332-3356 

www.c3softworks.com 

With great-looking templates, easy-to-create games, and dynamic interactive 

polling, your training suddenly becomes a hard act to follow. 

Our powerful yet easy-to-use tools provide you with a customizable 

interactive presentation in minutes. Deliver your presentation in the classroom, 

over the web or during a webinar. Take your training to a whole 

new level by adding wireless keypads and get everyone in the game. 

With our customizable training tools, getting the results you’ve always 

wanted has never been easier. 

Option Technologies - Booth #4 

Contact: Mark Fite 

mfite@optiontechnologies.com Phone: (407) 872-3333 

www.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. 

Sealund & Associates - Booth #5 

Contact: Barbara Sealund 

barbara.sealund@sealund.com Phone: (800) 434-8000 

www.sealund.com 

Sealund & Associates Corporation is a global leader in the design, 

development and deployment of custom eLearning, Serious Games, 

3D Simulations, mLearning, 3D Stereoscopic and Virtual Learning Environments. 

For over 25 years, Sealund has successfully partnered 

with Fortune 500 corporations and organizations to deliver leading-edge 

custom training solutions. Sealund emphasizes the use of proven best 

practices, including well-documented methodologies for all phases of 

analysis, design, development and deployment. Sealund provides custom 

mLearning solutions for the iPhone, Android and Blackberry that 

are user friendly and can reach all devices anytime, anywhere. Since 

1985, Sealund has exceeded client expectations on every project. 

Exhibiting Companies 

McGraw-Hill Higher Education - Booth #6 

Contact: Erin Davis 

erin_davis@mcgraw-hill.com Phone: (212) 904-3843 

www.mhhe.com 

View a live product demonstrations and learn more about our newest 

LMS integrations for higher education – the McGraw-Hill/Blackboard 

building block and McGraw-Hill Campus. 

PANOPTO, Inc. - Booth #7 

Contact: Art Fisher 

afisher@panapto.com Phone: (518) 258-5666 

www.panopto.com 

With Panopto Focus, anyone with a computer can capture expert 

knowledge - presentations, meetings, brainstorming sessions, product 

demonstrations, lectures, or visual communication too rich for email – 

in real time, as it’s delivered. Simple enough to learn in seconds, Panopto’s 

powerful capture and broadcast tools let you use anything from 

consumer webcams and built-in microphones to professional-grade 

cameras to produce content that’s published online, chaptered, searchable, 

and delivered to your audience seconds after you stop recording. 

Oak Grove Technologies - Booth #8 

Contact: Madison Singletary 

madison.singletary@oakgrovetech.com Phone: (919) 845-1038 

www.oakgrovetech.com 

Oak Grove Technologies is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small 

Business providing Intelligence and Analytical Services, Training, Strategic 

Communications, Information Technology, & language Services. 

NOVA Southeastern University - Product Literature 

Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences 

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. 

Journal of Applied Learning Technology - Product Literature 

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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Colleges & Universities 

Apollo Group 

Arizona State University 

Athabasca University 

Bloomsburg University 

Cuyahoga Community College 

Eastern Illinois University 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 

Florida Education Fund 

Fort Hays State University 

Mercer University 

Mount Allison University 

North Carolina State University 

Nova Southeastern University 

Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI 

Rochester Institute of Technology 

San Jose State University 

Southeastern University 

Southern Polytechnic State University 

The George Washington University 

The Pennsylvania State University 

The University of Texas at Austin 

Tuskegee University 

University of Central Florida 

University of Illinois 

University of Maryland University College 

University of North Texas College of Information 

Government & Military 

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) 

Air University 

C2 Technologies 

CAE 

Canadian Standards Association 

CSC 

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 

Dynamics Research Corporation 

Federal Government 

General Dynamics Information Technology 

Institute for Defense Analysis 

NIEHS 

Office of Personnel Management 

PAAET 

Readiness Network 

The Aerospace Corporation 

United States Strategic Command 

US Strategic Command (DoD) 

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS 

Health Care 

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences 

WellPoint Inc 

Training Technology Companies 

Accenture 

Adayana 

Allen Communication Learning Services 

Banks Consulting Group, LLC 

Bottom-Line Performance, Inc. 

C3 Softworks 

Carney, Inc. 

Cell Podium 

CMR Institute 

Deltek 

DEPCO, LLC 

First Data 

Five Star Development, Inc. 

General Physics 

Hawaii Technology Academy 

inXsol 

JMiller Consulting, LLC 

Livemocha 

Macmillan 

Medidata Solutions, Inc. 

NexLearn 

O'Donnell and Associates 

OnPoint Digital 

ProtonMedia 

rVibe 

S4 NetQuest 

Safe Passage International 

Sealund & Associates Corporation 

Tata Interactive Systems 

Tietronix Software, Inc. 

Windwalker Corporation 

Business & Industry 

Accenture 

FedEx 

General Dynamics 

HD Supply, Inc. 

IBM 

Marriott International 

SunGard Public Sector 


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