Monday, June 22, 2009

8 - 8:45 am

Methods to Address Academic Dishonesty in Distance Learning Programs
Darryl Hancock
Lanier I

Developing Online Courses That Produce Sustainable Learning
Larry Flegle, American Military University
Jan Flegle, Kaplan University
Lanier II

Bringing Community to Training Online Instructors
Scott Dinho, Savannah College of Art and Design
Lanier IIIA

Using Learner Readiness to Improve Online Student Retention
Mac Adkins, eLearning ToolBox
Ray Mercer, Columbus Technical College
Diane Yeoman, Midlands Tech
Mike Simmons, Texas Women's University
Retreat

SKC Communication Products
Hank Ewing, SKC
Lanier IIIB

9 - 9:45 am

Preparing for the Stampede
Janice E. Hilyard, Darton College
Robert Dittman, Darton College
Lanier I

Who's On First? Training Non-Traditional Adjunct Faculty and New DL Administrators
Jim Reynolds, Florida Institute of Technology
Chris Frongillo, Florida Institute of Technology
Lanier II

A Mission-Driven Approach to Distance Learning Leadership
Bernard Bull, Concordia University Wisconsin
Retreat

Smarthinking: Enroll More Students, Keep More Students SMARTHINKING Online Tutoring and StraighterLine Online Courses
Barry Berman, SMARTHINKING/Straighterline
Lanier IIIB

10 - 10:45 am

Assessment Challenges and Solutions in Online Teaching and Learning
Witt Salley, Ozarks Technical Community College
Barrie Talbott, Ozarks Technical Community College
Heidi Skurat Harris, Ozarks Technical Community College
Lanier I

Beyond Instruction: Building Sustainable Student Online Communities
Stella Porto, University of Maryland University College
Lanier II

Open Source Content: The Good and the Bad
Keith Hampson, Ryerson University
Lanier IIIA

Personality Differences of Distance Learners and The Majors They Choose
Philip McNair, American Public University System
G. Ronald Gilbert, Florida International University
Retreat

GeorgiaONmyline: 18 Months Wiser
Michael Rogers, Board of Regents- University System of Georgia
Lanier IIIB

11 - 11:45 am

A Model for Successful Distance Learning Program Development
David Edwin Stone, Southern Polytechnic State University
Brichaya Shah, Southern Polytechnic State University
Dawn Ramsey, Southern Polytechnic State University
Lanier I

Doing More with Less: Fulfilling an Unfunded Proctoring Mandate for Online Courses
Witt Salley, Ozarks Technical Community College
Julia Edwards, Ozarks Technical Community College
Lanier II

Distance Education Management: What Defines the Academic/Managerial Divide?
Kelly O'Neill, Athabasca University
Lanier IIIA

Online Pedagogy Faculty Development: Enhanced with Instructional Resources
Peggy Brown, Syracuse University
Kathryn Allen, Syracuse University
Retreat

SoftChalk: Engage the Distance Learner with SoftChalk
David Evans, SoftChalk
Lanier IIIB

1 - 1:45 pm

Facilitating Learning Online, An Online Approach to Faculty Training
Ginger Szabo-Durham, Board of Regents- University System of Georgia
Irene Kokkala, North Georgia College and State University
Lanier I

Ensuring Access to Library Resources for Distance Learners
Jennifer Quinones Nottingham, Nova Southeastern University
Meline Kevorkian, Nova Southeastern University
Lanier II

Online Student Community: Engage and Support eLearning Students College-Wide Using Your Course Management System
Elaine Moran, Harrisburg Area Community College
Lanier IIIA

Fishbowl Dialogue Session: Passions Lead to Professional Development Opportunities
Teresa Marie Kelly, Kaplan University
Retreat

Timecruiser: Growing Your Distance Learning Program: Beyond the LMS
Lisa Battista, Timecruiser
Kim Zartman, Timecruiser
Lanier IIIB

2 - 2:45 pm

Learning 2.0: Teaching and Learning Online with the Read-Write Web
Danan L. Myers-Wylie, American Public University System
Jackie M. Mangieri, American Public University System
Marla Coffey, American Public University System
Lanier I

Bridging the Distance Between Distance and Blended Courses and Infrastructure
Jeff Miller, University of British Columbia
Michelle Lamberson, University of British Columbia
Lanier II

Continuous Process Improvement for eLearning Quality: eQuality in Higher Education
Richard A. Schilke, Florida Community College Jacksonville
Lanier IIIA

Fishbowl Dialogue Session: Creating or Enhancing Online Adjuncts' Connection to the Virtual Campus
Angela M. Velez, Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago Illinois
Retreat

Epsilen Environment: Online Education and the Power of Social Networking for Student Retention
Mark Bechara, The New York Time Knowledge Network
Marianne Dombroski, Epsilen Environment
Lanier IIIB

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

8 - 8:45 am

Continuous Course Improvement, Enhancements, and Modifications: Control and Tracking
Vickie Booth, Georgia WebBSIT, Southern Polytechnic State University
Larry Booth, Clayton State University
Fred Hartfield, Southern Polytechnic State Univeristy
Lanier I

Conflicting Conceptions of Curriculum: How technology is used with different curriculum conceptions?
Nelson Dordelly-Rosales, University of Saskatchewan
Lanier II

Using Television in Distance Education
Teri McClelland, Southern Institute of Technology
Lanier IIIA

Adjunct Outreach Strategies to Bridge the Virtual Distance and Increase Student Retention
Maryann Lamer, Westwood College
Retreat

Campus Management:
Ronnie Carnahan,
Lanier IIIB

9 - 9:45 am

DL Growth and Change Management in Traditional Institutions
Peter J. Shapiro, SunGard Higher Education/ Bergen Community College
Susan Biro, Carroll Community College
Carlos R. Morales, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lanier I

The Technology is Great, But Do You Have Student's Permission?
Michael Bowman, Arkansas State University
Lanier II

Measuring Impact of Online Learner Retention Strategies
Elke M. Leeds, Kennesaw State University
Hope Baker, Kennesaw State University
Lanier IIIA

Fishbowl Dialogue Session: Best Practices in Launching An Online Degree Program
Lacey Smith, Avila University
Retreat

eLearning ToolBox: Tools for Enhancing Your eLearning Program
Mac Adkins, eLearning Toolbox
Lanier IIIB

10 - 10:45 am

Virtual Growth and Development
Barbara Lange, University of Central Florida
Linda Hennig, University of Central Florida
Lanier I

eLearning Today: Getting Our Groove Back
Sandy Mills-Alford, AliveTek
Kim Zartman, Timecruiser
Lanier II

Multiple Learning Styles, Single Course
Sara Rofofsky Marcus, Queensborough Community College
Lanier IIIA

Fishbowl Dialogue Session: The Next Generation of Online Student Services
Catherine Binuya, Georgia Perimeter College - Online
Retreat

Starfish Retention Solutions: Identify, Track and Support Distance Learning Students with Starfish
Joe Kirkland, Starfish Retention Solutions
Lanier IIIB

11 - 11:45 am

Adjunct Outreach Strategies to Bridge the Virtual Distance and Increase Student Retention
Maryann Lamer, Westwood College
Lanier I

Train your Newbies to Teach Online--in Two Weeks or Less
Bettie LaDuke, Georgia Perimeter College - Online
David Babb, Georgia Perimeter College - Online
Lanier II

Please Stand By: Using Announcements in Online Course to Aid Student Learning
Teresa Marie Kelly, Kaplan University
Lanier IIIA

Fishbowl Dialogue Session: Technical Support and Technology Access for Online Faculty
Jason Caudill, Carson-Newman College
Retreat

1 - 1:45 pm

Annual Student Services Audit: A Double-Win Process
Janice Hilyard, Darton College
Lanier I

Developing Measurable and Effective Outcomes for Online Courses
Amy J. Hilbelink, Kaplan University
Lanier II

Understanding and Charting Online Content
Sandra L. Franklin
Lanier IIIA

Fishbowl Dialogue Session: What Students Want
Lyn deMartin, Santa Fe Community College
Retreat

AliveTek: Gymnastics, Bulldozers and MBA's
Sandy Mills-Alford, AliveTek
Lanier IIIB

2 - 2:45 pm

Seeking Post-Industrial Models of Learning
Myk Garn, Southern Regional Education Board
Lanier I

Where's the Ramp? Universally Designed eLearning for Students with Disabilities
Lisa Richardson, The University of Southern Mississippi
Lanier II

Fishbowl Dialogue Session: Communication Blunders
Sara Rofofsky Marcus, Queensborough Community College
Retreat

Annenberg Media: Tools to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Joanne M. Grason, Annenberg Media
Lanier IIIB

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

8 - 8:45 am

Paradigm for Creating a Sustainable Learning and Service Community
Jane Henderson, Kaplan University
Janice Flegle, Kaplan University
Jason Willoughby, Kaplan University
Lanier I

Academic Capitalism and Distance Education: Reconciling Markets and Scholarly Values
Kelly O'Neill, Athabasca University
Lanier II

Challenges and Emerging Perspectives in Planning and Management of Distance Education Institutions in Africa
Felix Kayode Olakulehin, National Open University of Nigeria
Lanier IIIA

eLearning: Myths, Misconceptions and Lessons Learned
Jim Bandy, Brainband
Lanier IIIB

9 - 9:45 am

Promoting Institutional Quality using an Online Interactive Quality Tool Box
Tom Erney, Columbus State Community College
Leslie King, Columbus State Community College
Lanier I

Teaching Communication with Technology to Multiple Learning Styles
Farah Chase-Dunn, Utah Valley University
Lanier IIIA

Fishbowl Dialogue Session: Using Social Networking to Build Your Online Brand
Larry Flegle, American Military University
Brian Freeland, American Military University
Jan Flegle, Kaplan University
Retreat

Ensure Student Success with PLATO Learning's Computer-Based and eLearning Solutions
Mike Zak, PLATO Learning
Lanier IIIB

10 - 10:45 am

From Inside Out: Strengthening Student Learning through In-House Online Tutoring
Witt Salley, Ozarks Technical Community College
Heidi Skurat Harris, Ozarks Technical Community College
Vanessa Germeroth, Ozarks Technical Community College
Lanier I

If You Build It, They Will Come: Support Services in Developmental Curriculum
Teresa Marie Kelly, Kaplan University
Lanier II

Applying Financial Measures to the Analysis of Online Program Performance
Jason Cuadill, Carson-Newman College
Lanier IIIA

Fishbowl Dialogue Session: Using Internet Radio to Build Your Online Program
Larry Flegle, America Military University
Jan Flegle, Kaplan University
Retreat

Online Learning for All: Accessible Courses for Persons with Disabilities
Marty Bray, University of West Georgia
Lanier IIIB

11 - 11:45 am

Mode III Organization of Online Instructional Work: A Community College Case Study
Michael T. Bradley, Georgia Perimeter College
Lanier I

An Exploration of the Influence of Institutional Factors and Practices on Organizational Identification In Students Enrolled In Transnational University Partnership Programs
Dena Haritos Tsamitis, Carnegie Mellon University
Lanier II

Further Look at a Self-Paced Online Course in Educational Research
Abbot Packard, University of West Georgia
Lanier IIIA

Continuous Course Improvement, Enhancements, and Modifications: Control and Tracking
Vickie Booth, Georgia WebBSIT - Southern Polytechnic State University
Larry Booth, Clayton State University
Fred Hartfield, Southern Polytechnic State University
Lanier IIIB