Monday, June 25, 2007

8 - 8:45 am

Faculty Time Commitment to Online Course Development and Delivery
Lee Freeman, University of Michigan - Dearborn
Lanier I

Fighting Virtual Fires
Roseanne Short, Brenau University
Lanier II

The Next Best Thing to Being There: Personalizing Online Orientations
Kay Starnes, University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Lanier III-A

Assessment & Development: The Keys to Quality
Donna DiMatteo
Lycurgus Group, Inc.
Lanier III-B

Realigning Academic Currciulum to Manage Growth
Moe Shahdad, University of Maryland University College
Stella Porto, University of Maryland University College
Michael Frank, University of Maryland University College
Retreat

9 - 9:45 am

Podcasting in Higher Education: Toy or Tool?
Russell Baker, Jacksonville University
Lanier I

To Residency or Not to Residency: THAT is the Question
Gail Poitras, Norwich University
Hal Kearsley, Norwich University
Kathryn Allen, Syracuse University
Lanier II

Faculty Development: A 2007 Approach
Angie Parker, Northcentral University
Lanier III-A

Building the New Learning Enterpries: Academic Support Services Online
Reid Yanchar, Smarthinking
David Cashwell, Smarthinking
Lanier III-B

Best Intentions and Retention: The Role of Support Staff
Janet Gubbins, University of West Georgia
Abbot Packard, University of West Georgia
Retreat

10 - 10:45 am

Providing Academic Advising Services to Distance/Online Students
Sherry Cox, University of Oklahoma
Karen Cozart, University of Oklahoma
Theresa Marks, University of Oklahoma
Lanier I

High Speed Growth - From Zero to 10,000 in 15 Months
Sallie J. Johnson, Troy University
Bart Kesseler, Air Command and Staff College
Lanier II

The Missing Ingredient in Distance Learning: Quality Review - Observing Online Faculty
Ann Palazzo, Columbus State Community College
Lanier III-A

Dallas TeleLearning and STARLINK Present Distance Learning and Professional Development Programs
Becky Stinson, Dallas TeleLearning
Henry Hartman, STARLINK
Lanier III-B

Creating a First-Class Experience That's First Class
Philip McNair, American Public University System
Tedi Thompson, American Public University System
Retreat

11 - 11:45 am

Tools for Reaching the Next Generation
Heather S. Gibbons, Brenau University
George Wentworth, Brenau University
Lanier I

Continuous Evaluation: Instant Feedback, Instant Results
Patrick Holt, Fordham University
Lanier II

Five Research-Based Best Practices for Distance Education
Nancy Lee, Community College of Southern Nevada
Lanier III-A

Lowering the Cost of Learning Materials - A Practicum
Chris Young, ED MAP, Inc.
Lanier III-B

Teaching the Analytical Process in an Online Literature Course
Darryl Hancock, Middle Georgia College
Crystal O'Leary, Middle Georgia College
Retreat

1 - 1:45 pm

Structuring a Continuing Education Unit for Maximum Efficiency
Mark Binkley, Mississipppi State University
Michelle Johnston, University of Lousiana Monroe
Lanier I

Piloting the Use of Structured Content Design for Distance Education, Part II
Reuben Tozman, edCetra Training
Lanier II

Safeguarding Positive Faculty-Student Communication in Distance Education Programs
Laurie Hulcher, University of Maryland University College
Lanier III-A

Changing Online Communication Across Georgia with Wimba
Jesse Girardi, Wimba
Lanier III-B

FishBowl Dialogue: Plagiarism and Distance Learning (Description)
Liz Johnson, Advanced Learning Technologies, USG Board of Regents
Retreat

2 - 2:45 pm

Scoring Asynchronous Discussions: An Exploratory Assessment Model
Camilla Gant, University of West Georgia
Lanier I

Beyond Podcasts: Delivering Complete Courses via the iPod
Michael Rogers, Advanced Learning Technologies, USG Board of Regents
Lanier II

Building a Cohesive Faculty Community in an Online Environment
Jennifer Stephens, American Public University System
Lanier III-A

THINKING CAP
Doug Wallace
Lanier III-B

FishBowl Dialogue: How Faculty Create Online Courses (Description)
Robert Threlkeld, Monterey Institute for Technology and Education
Retreat

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

9 - 9:45 am

What Distance Administrators Should Know About Mentoring
Barbara McKenzie, University of West Georgia
Allison Shook, University of West Georgia
Linda Haynes, University of West Georgia
Betul Ozkan
Lanier I

Research-Based Faculty Development Program for Online Facilitation and Course Development
Carole Hruskocy, Regis University
Tina Parscal, Regis University
B.J. Whitesell, Regis University
Lanier II

Virtually Being There: Applying Leadership Styles to Enhancing Instruction
Carolyn Stevenson, Kaplan University
Lanier III-A

Tools for Online Learning
Mac Adkins, Decade Consulting
Lanier III-B

FishBowl Dialogue: Online Class Size (Description)
Lee Freeman, University of Michigan - Dearborn
Retreat

10 - 10:45 am

The Hidden Facts: Hybrid Learning is the Preferred Choice for Working Adults
Verneshia Boone, University of Phoenix
E. Alonza Norris, University of Phoenix
Lanier I

Virtual Faculty Perspectives on Working Conditions: Policy Development Insights
Lauryl Lefebvre, Indiana University - Bloomington
Lanier II

Sakai - An Open Source Infrastructure in Practice
Diana Muir, AMDG/AOL Online High School
Greg Morse, AMDG/AOL Online High School
Clay Hovater, AMDG/AOL Online High School
Rhonda Dale, AMDG/AOL Online High School
Lanier III-A

Quality Content and Flexible Delivery: Distance Learning Solutions from INTELECOM
Wanda Harden, INTELECOM
Lanier III-B

FishBowl Session: Reaching Beyond the Blackboard: Strategies for Motivating and Retaining First-Term Online Students (Description)
Carolyn Stevenson, Kaplan University
Carol Forrey, Kaplan University
Ludmila Battista, Kaplan University
Retreat

11 - 11:45 am

The Instructor's Role in Retention: Teaching Students to Stay in School
Larry Flegle, Kaplan University
Theresa Pavone, Kaplan University
Lanier I

Patently Absurd!
Diana Muir, AMDG/AOL Online High School
Lanier II

Then There were Two: An Online Writing Initiative's Growing Pains
Scott Warnock, Drexel University
Lanier III-A

Building the Digital Classroom of the Future - Today
Jim McGuinness, Southern Business Communication
Lanier III-B

FishBowl Dialogue: Evidence-Based Decision Making for Distance e-Learning (Description)
Gloria Pickar, Eastern Kentucky University
Tim Matthews, Eastern Kentucky University
Retreat

1 - 1:45 pm

This Works Much Better Online Than in the Classroom!
Eli Collins-Brown, Methodist College of Nursing
Lanier I

Faculty Professional Development and Online Course Design
Peter Shapiro, SunGard Higer Education, Bergen Community College
Lanier II

Supporting Virtual Facilitators in Training Geographically Dispersed New Hires
Claudia Lappin, Eli Lilly and Company
Lanier III-A

An Overview of Metadata Implementation Strategies for Distance Educators
Brian Eldridge, Giunti labs
Lanier III-B

FishBowl Dialogue: Organization of Student Interaction (Description)
Michael Leamy, Fitchburg State College
Retreat

2 - 2:45 pm

Using Web 2.0 Technology to Support Distance Learners
Keith Beechener, The Open University
Lanier I

e-Learning Risks: Why Universities Should NOT Go It Alone
Tim Matthews, Eastern Kentucky University
Gloria Pickar, Eastern Kentucky University
Tom Schneid, Eastern Kentucky University
Lanier III-A

Institutional Benefits of Outsourcing Instructional Design and Support
Lee Freeman, University of Michigan-Deaborn
Sandy Mills-Alford, AliveTek
Lanier III-B

FishBowl Dialogue: Death of Teacher: Deterritorialization of Learning (Description)
Lawrence Ita, ForensicXperts.com
Retreat

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

8 - 8:45 am

Strategic Implementation of Instructional Technology to Facilitate Student Distance Learning
Shawn McCombs, University of Houston
Youmei Liu, University of Houston
Marshall Schott, University of Houston
Lanier I

Integrating Adoption Theories into Training Plans into Distance Education
Joel Levine, Barry University
Lanier II

Thinking Outside the Book – Courseware Solutions and Custom Publishing
Christopher Morgan, Thomson Learning
Lanier III-B

A Comparison of Online Lab Technologies
Jim Sissom, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Retreat

9 - 9:45 am

Managing Partnerships and Priorities in Distance Program, Courses, and Services
Peter Williams, Brigham Young University Independent Study
Lanier I

Creating an Instructional Design and Delivery Process
Kathy Hoellen, Clemson University
Lanier II

Blue Ocean Program and Curriculum Design
James Morrison, University of Oklahoma
Lanier III-A

Listen to What Students are Saying with Horizon Wimba's Voice Tools
Christy Talley, University of West Georgia
Lanier III-B

e-Learning Risks: Why Universities Should NOT Go It Alone
Tim Mathews, Eastern Kentucky University
Gloria Pickar, Eastern Kentucky University
Tom Schneid, Eastern Kentucky University
Retreat

10 - 10:45 am

Open Source E-Learning Communities
Tom Boyle, Kennesaw State University
Lanier I

Building the Bridge: Creating an Online Developmental Education Program
Teresa Kelly, Kaplan University
Lanier II

Creating a First Class Experience That's First Class
Philip McNair, American Public University System
Tedi Thompson, American Public University System
Lanier III - A

The Power of CD & DVD Publishing for Education
Eric Fulmer, Simple Solutions Group
Retreat

11 - 11:45 am

Synchronicity in Distance Learning
Catherine Flynn, Kaplan University
Lanier I

The Journey to a 5-Star Online Course - Addressing the Concerns of Early Adapters of Online Instruction in a Traditional 4-Year University Setting
Allison Nazzal, University of West Georgia
Lanier II

Solutions to Problems in an Online Course
Wesley Smith, Middle Georgia College
Darryl Hancock, Middle Georgia College
Terri Brown, Middle Georgia College
Lanier III-A

Scoring Asynchronous Discussions: An exploratory Assesment Model
Camilla Gant, University of West Georgia
Retreat