Virtual Sessions

Virtual sessions will stream live online starting November 3rd at 1:00pm Eastern Time, with sessions continuing through 12:30pm on Friday, November 5th. On-demand access of recorded sessions is also provided to all onsite and virtual attendees post-conference for one year.

November 3, 2010 - 1:00pm

November 3, 2010 - 1:20pm

November 3, 2010 - 1:45pm

  • Retaining Online Students
    November 3, 2010 - 1:45pm
    1
    Nakia Troutman (Colorado Technical University Online, US)
    Grand Sierra C
    15
    Great Idea
    Virtual Session
  • An Instructional Interaction for APA Citation Style: Why and How We Created this Teaching Tool
    November 3, 2010 - 1:45pm
    1
    Mary S. Bonhomme, Ph.D. (Florida Institute of Technology, US)
    Alex Drelles, M.Ed. (Bisk Education, Inc., US)
    Kimberly S. Kalaydjian, Ed.S. (Bisk Education, Inc., US)
    Grand Sierra F
    35
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 3, 2010 - 2:30pm

  • Sloan-C Effective Practices
    November 3, 2010 - 2:30pm
    2
    Janet C. Moore, Chief Knowledge Officer, The Sloan Consortium
    Grand Sierra A
    80
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session
  • Delivery Mechanisms for Online Learning in the Workforce Development System
    Professional Development and Workforce Training
    November 3, 2010 - 2:30pm
    2
    Heather McKay (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, US)
    Grand Sierra B
    80
    Best in Track
    Virtual Session
  • Closing the Loop: Personalized Assessment Data for Students
    November 3, 2010 - 2:30pm
    2
    Joyce Scott (Texas A&M University-Commerce, US)
    Lynn Payne (Jones International University, US)
    D. Terry Rawls (Jones International University, US)
    Grand Sierra C
    15
    Great Idea
    Virtual Session
  • Grow and Thrive with Innovative Academic Programs
    November 3, 2010 - 2:30pm
    2
    Don Sutton (Director, Academic Services, SunGard Higher Education, US)
    Grand Sierra F
    35
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 3, 2010 - 2:50pm

November 3, 2010 - 3:15pm

November 3, 2010 - 3:35pm

November 3, 2010 - 4:30pm

  • Colleges for the 21st Century: the New Ecology of Learning
    November 3, 2010 - 4:30pm
    Peter P. Smith, Ed.D. (Senior Vice President of Academic Strategies and Development, Kaplan Higher Education, US)
    Carribbean 1-5
    90
    Keynote Address
    Virtual Session

November 4, 2010 - 8:15am

November 4, 2010 - 9:40am

  • Meet Sloan-C
    November 4, 2010 - 9:40am
    3
    John R. Bourne, Executive Director, The Sloan Consortium
    J. Patrick Wagner, Director of Conference Services, The Sloan Consortium
    Janet C. Moore, Chief Knowledge Officer, The Sloan Consortium
    Joanna Tong, Marketing Manager, The Sloan Consortium
    Jean Fredrick, Director of Marketing, The Sloan Consortium
    Kathleen S. Ives, Associate Executive Director, The Sloan Consortium
    Grand Sierra A
    80
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session
  • Are You Experienced? Determining Online Teaching Readiness in Newly Hired Faculty
    Faculty Development and Support
    November 4, 2010 - 9:40am
    3
    Thomas Cavanagh (University of Central Florida, US)
    Dr. Linda Futch (University of Central Florida, US)
    Nancy Swenson (University of Central Florida, US)
    Grand Sierra B
    80
    Best in Track
    Virtual Session
  • What Online College Educators need to Know about Evolving Online and Blended Learning Trends in K-12
    K-12 Online Education
    November 4, 2010 - 9:40am
    3
    Cathy Cavanaugh (University of Florida College of Education, US)
    Grand Sierra C
    80
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session
  • Free Tools to Accelerate Faculty-Led Assessment
    November 4, 2010 - 9:40am
    3
    Andrew McCann (CEO, Waypoint Outcomes, US)
    Grand Sierra F
    35
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 4, 2010 - 10:25am

  • Remedial Education for Incoming Community College Students
    November 4, 2010 - 10:25am
    3
    Gregg Levin (Vice President Sales, Aventa Learning, US)
    Kyle Rutledge (Regional Sales Manager, Aventa Learning, US)
    Grand Sierra F
    35
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 4, 2010 - 11:10am

  • Ethics and Compliance for Non-Profits and For Profits: Doing It Right and Lawfully
    November 4, 2010 - 11:10am
    4
    John Sener (Sener Knowledge LLC) - Panel Moderator
    Gary Miller (Executive Director Emeritus, Penn State World Campus)
    Frank Mayadas (Senior Advisor, The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation)
    Wally Boston (President and CEO, American Public University System)
    Grand Sierra A
    80
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session
  • Survivor: Online Courses - When and Why Do Students drop out of Your Online Course?
    Student Services and Learner Support
    November 4, 2010 - 11:10am
    4
    Patrick Devey (Concordia University, CA)
    Grand Sierra B
    80
    Best in Track
    Virtual Session
  • The Community of Inquiry Framework: Ten Years Later
    November 4, 2010 - 11:10am
    4
    Karen Swan (University of Illinois Springfield, US)
    Phil Ice (American Public University System, US)
    Laurie Dringus (Nova Southeastern University, US)
    Peter Shea (State University of New York at Albany, US)
    Melissa Burgess (Sam Houston State University, US)
    Lynette Nagel (University of Pretoria, South Africa)
    Beth Rubin (DePaul University. US)
    Grand Sierra C
    80
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session
  • Tips for Marketing and Recruiting International Students
    November 4, 2010 - 11:10am
    4
    Linda Mignone (Vice President of Marketing, Colloquy, US)
    Grand Sierra F
    80
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 4, 2010 - 1:40pm

  • Policy Issues Forum: Will Coming Changes Impact You?
    November 4, 2010 - 1:40pm
    5
    Marc Parry (Distance Education Reporter with The Chronicle of Higher Education) - Panel Moderator
    Bruce Chaloux (Chair of the Sloan Consortium Board of Directors and Director of the Electronic Campus of the Southern Regional Education Board - SREB)
    Sue Day-Perroots (Dean of Extended Learning, West Virginia University)
    Janet Poley (President/CEO, The American Distance Education Consortium-ADEC)
    Grand Sierra A
    80
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session
  • Strategies to Maximize Online Interactions Using the Social Presence Model
    Learning Effectiveness
    November 4, 2010 - 1:40pm
    5
    Amy Garrett Dikkers (University of North Carolina at Wilmington, US)
    Aimee Whiteside (University of Minnesota, US)
    Grand Sierra B
    35
    Best in Track
    Virtual Session
  • Recent Large Scale Research on Online Learning Effectiveness
    November 4, 2010 - 1:40pm
    5
    Barbara Means (Stanford Research Institute, US)
    Robert Bernard (Concordia University, Canada)
    Jing Lei (Syracuse University, US)
    Shanna Smith Jaggars, Ph.D. (Columbia University, US)
    Peter Shea (State University of New York at Albany, US) - Panel Moderator
    Grand Sierra C
    80
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session
  • Our "FREE" Course + Your Customization = Awesome!
    November 4, 2010 - 1:40pm
    5
    Dan C. Jones (Executive Dean, Coastline Community College, US)
    Lynn M. Dahnke (Director, Marketing and Partnerships, Coast Learning Systems, a division of Coastline Community College, US)
    Grand Sierra F
    35
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 4, 2010 - 2:25pm

  • Measuring Student Retention in Online Courses
    Student Services and Learner Support
    November 4, 2010 - 2:25pm
    5
    Wallace Boston (American Public University System, US)
    Phil Ice (American Public University System, US)
    Grand Sierra B
    35
    Individual Presentation
    Virtual Session
  • Online Faculty Enrichment Training: A Partnership for Adjunct Faculty Preparation
    November 4, 2010 - 2:25pm
    5
    Erin Creason (Instructional Designer, Compass Knowledge Group, US)
    Grand Sierra F
    35
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 4, 2010 - 3:10pm

November 4, 2010 - 3:55pm

November 5, 2010 - 8:15am

November 5, 2010 - 9:40am

  • 2010: a Learning Systems Odyssey
    November 5, 2010 - 9:40am
    7
    Brendan Guenther (Director, Michigan State University, US)
    Ann Hill-Duin (Associate Vice President for Information Technology and Deputy CIO, University of Minnesota, US)
    Fedro S. Zazueta (Professor and Senior Director of the Office of Academic Technology, University of Florida, US)
    Grand Sierra A
    80
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session
  • Online Secure Testing in Practice At World Campus
    Technology and Emerging Learning Environments
    November 5, 2010 - 9:40am
    7
    Dr. David Foster (Kryterion, US)
    Grand Sierra B
    80
    Best in Track
    Virtual Session
  • Supporting the Faculty: the Benefits of College-Level Electronic Education Directors
    Faculty Development and Support
    November 5, 2010 - 9:40am
    7
    Tamara Powell (Kennesaw State University, US)
    Justin Cochran (Kennesaw State University, US)
    Julie Moore (Kennesaw State University, US)
    Grand Sierra C
    80
    Group Presentation
    Virtual Session
  • Echo360 Brings Distance Students Closer
    November 5, 2010 - 9:40am
    7
    Anne Koprince (Director, MS in Project Management, The George Washington University, School of Business, US)
    Grand Sierra F
    35
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 5, 2010 - 10:25am

  • WIMBA/Elluminate Vision
    November 5, 2010 - 10:25am
    7
    Rajeev Arora (Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, WIMBA/Elluminate, US)
    Grand Sierra F
    35
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 5, 2010 - 11:10am

March 28, 2011 - 8:30am

  • Faculty Development for Blended Learning
    Blended Teaching and Learning
    March 28, 2011 - 8:30am
    Workshop Session 1 & 2
    Dylan Barth, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (US)
    Gerald Bergtrom, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (US)
    Tanya Joosten, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (US)
    Matthew Russell (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (US)
    Court I/J
    210 Minutes
    Interactive Workshop
    Virtual Session
  • Social Media to Facilitate Community Building and Engagement
    Access and Opportunity
    March 28, 2011 - 8:30am
    Workshop Session 1 & 2
    Shannon Ritter (Penn State, US)
    Liz Gross (University of Wisconsin- Waukesha, US)
    Prince of Wales
    210 Minutes
    Interactive Workshop
    Virtual Session

March 28, 2011 - 10:30am

  • Blended Learning: Big Issues and Strategies
    What Works and How Do We Know: Seeking Evidence and Impact in Blended Learning
    March 28, 2011 - 10:30am
    Workshop Session 2
    Mary Niemiec (University of Illinois at Chicago, US) - Facilitator
    Tanya Joosten (University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, US)
    Stephen Laster (Harvard Business School, US)
    Anthony Picciano (Hunter College, City University of New York, US)
    Court G/H
    90 Minutes
    Interactive Workshop
    Virtual Session
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March 28, 2011 - 3:00pm

March 29, 2011 - 8:00am

  • Blended Learning: Past, Present and Future
    March 29, 2011 - 8:00am
    Plenary Panel
    Marc Parry (The Chronicle of Higher Education, US) - Panel Moderator
    Anthony Picciano (Hunter College, City University of New York, US)
    Joel Hartman (University of Central Florida, US)
    Tanya Joosten (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, US)
    Court E
    80 Minutes
    Plenary Session
    Virtual Session

March 29, 2011 - 9:30am

  • Blended Learning Models: Strategies for Transformation
    March 29, 2011 - 9:30am
    3 & 4
    Patsy Moskal (University of Central Florida, US) - Panel Moderator
    George Otte (City University of New York, US)
    Stephen Laster (Harvard Business School, US)
    Anthony Picciano (Hunter College, City University of New York, US)
    Prince of Wales
    110 Minutes
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session

July 11, 2011 - 9:00am

July 11, 2011 - 1:00pm

July 11, 2011 - 4:15pm

July 12, 2011 - 8:30am

  • Publish or Perish: Will OER Kill the Publishing World or Fit In It?
    July 12, 2011 - 8:30am
    Dr. Phil Ice (American Public University System, US) - Panel Moderator
    Neil Allison (McGraw-Hill, US)
    David Lindrum (Soomo Publishing, US)
    Dr. Laura Pople (Xplana, US)
    Dr. Gerry Hanley (MERLOT, US)
    Kelly Fischbach (Barnes/Noble, US)
    Imperial Ballroom
    70 Minutes
    Plenary Session
    Virtual Session
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July 12, 2011 - 10:30am

July 12, 2011 - 11:00am

  • Connecting Online Learning to the Offline Desktop
    Cutting Edge Technologies
    July 12, 2011 - 11:00am
    1-B
    Phylise Banner (American Public University System, US)
    Phil Ice (American Public University System, US)
    California
    20 Minutes
    Cutting Edge 20 Minute Presentation
    Virtual Session

July 12, 2011 - 11:30am

July 12, 2011 - 12:00pm

July 12, 2011 - 2:00pm

July 12, 2011 - 3:00pm

July 12, 2011 - 4:00pm

July 13, 2011 - 8:00am

  • Empowering Next Generation Learning and Research in For-profit Education
    July 13, 2011 - 8:00am
    Karen Vignare (Michigan State University, US) - Panel Moderator
    Dr. Wallace E. Boston (American Public University System, US)
    Dr. Phil Ice (American Public University System, US)
    Dr. Peter Smith (Kaplan Higher Education, US)
    Kurt Slobodzian (Nexus Research and Policy Center, US)
    Imperial Ballroom
    70 Minutes
    Plenary Session
    Virtual Session
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July 13, 2011 - 9:20am

July 13, 2011 - 9:50am

July 13, 2011 - 10:40am

July 13, 2011 - 11:10am

  • Badges Break Down Barriers
    July 13, 2011 - 11:10am
    7-B
    Jacky Hood (College Open Textbooks at FHDA CCD, US)
    California
    20 Minutes
    Cutting Edge 20 Minute Presentation
    Virtual Session

July 13, 2011 - 11:40am

  • Visualizing Japanese Grammar
    July 13, 2011 - 11:40am
    8
    Shoko Hamano (George Washington University, US)
    Gold
    MERLOT Award Winner
    Virtual Session
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July 13, 2011 - 1:40pm

  • Supporting Faculty in Putting Elements of Course Online
    July 13, 2011 - 1:40pm
    9
    Peter Tiziani (San Francisco State University, US)
    Areej ElAtawneh (San Francisco State University, US)
    Crystal
    110 Minutes
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session

July 13, 2011 - 2:40pm

November 9, 2011 - 12:00pm

November 9, 2011 - 12:45pm

November 9, 2011 - 1:30pm

November 9, 2011 - 2:15pm

November 9, 2011 - 3:00pm

November 9, 2011 - 4:15pm

  • The New Education Ecology
    November 9, 2011 - 4:15pm
    Lee Rainie (Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, US)
    90 Minutes
    Keynote Address
    Virtual Session

November 10, 2011 - 8:50am

  • The Obviousness of Open Policy
    November 10, 2011 - 8:50am
    Cable Green (Creative Commons, US)
    60 Minutes
    Plenary Session
    Virtual Session

November 10, 2011 - 10:40am

November 10, 2011 - 11:25am

  • Interact! Creating Addictive Learning Environments Through Evidence-based Research & Technology
    November 10, 2011 - 11:25am
    7
    Gloryvee Cordero (Gradual Development, LLC, US)
    Jennifer Henn (Gradual Development, LLC, US)
    Melissa DeGeso (Argosy University and PTSD Academy, LLC, US)
    Michelle Lowen (United States Cabinet Member of Education & Advisory Board Member, Gradual Development, LLC, US)
    Europe 10
    35 Minutes
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session
  • Cengage Learning's MindTap Online Learning Platform
    November 10, 2011 - 11:25am
    7
    Chris Vento (Cengage Learning, US)
    Europe 11
    35 Minutes
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 10, 2011 - 1:40pm

  • Because We Can: The Era of Big Data
    November 10, 2011 - 1:40pm
    8 & 9 (combined)
    Phil Ice (American Public University System, US)
    Karen Swan (University of Illinois-Springfield, US)
    Anthony Picciano (Graduate Center-CUNY, US)
    Peter Shea (SUNY Albany, US)
    Laurie Dringus (Nova Southeastern University, US)
    Asia 1
    80 Minutes
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session
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  • Online and on the Move: Mobile Online Learning
    Technology and Emerging Learning Environments
    November 10, 2011 - 1:40pm
    8 & 9 (combined)
    Ray Schroeder (University of Illinois-Springfield, US)
    Emily Boles (University of Illinois-Springfield, US)
    Asia 2
    80 Minutes
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session
  • Institutional Policy & Quality Matters Standards: The Impact of Policy on Course Quality
    November 10, 2011 - 1:40pm
    8 & 9 (combined)
    Deb Adair (Quality Matters Program, US)
    Asia 4
    80 Minutes
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session
  • Meeting Accreditation Requirements: Are You Serving Distance Learners?
    Student Services and Learner Support
    November 10, 2011 - 1:40pm
    8 & 9 (combined)
    Kimberly Hardy (Florida State College at Jacksonville, US)
    Katie Meyer-Griffith (Florida State College at Jacksonville, US)
    Asia 5
    80 Minutes
    Best in Track
    Virtual Session
  • Empowering Sustainable Learning: A Cognitive Strategy for Today’s Learner
    November 10, 2011 - 1:40pm
    8
    Carla A. Downing, Ph.D. (The College Network, US)
    Europe 10
    35 Minutes
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session
  • A Complete Digital Course Materials Solution
    November 10, 2011 - 1:40pm
    8
    Fred Green (MBS Direct, US)
    Europe 10
    35 Minutes
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session
  • When the Student's Academic Journey Meets the Mobile and Social Network Journey - Expect Great Results!
    November 10, 2011 - 1:40pm
    8
    Dr. Suzanne Kissel (SunGard Higher Education, US)
    Tiffany Mathews (SunGard Higher Education, US)
    Dr. Nancy King-Sanders (Texas A&M-Kingsville, US)
    Europe 11
    35 Minutes
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 10, 2011 - 2:25pm

  • Day in the Life of Pearson LearningStudio
    November 10, 2011 - 2:25pm
    9
    Colleen McConeghy (Pearson, US)
    Paige Holroyd (Pearson, US)
    Europe 10
    35 Minutes
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session
  • Preparing Online Students - Best Practices from an Online MBA Program
    November 10, 2011 - 2:25pm
    9
    Catherine Houghton (EmbanetCompass, US)
    Christopher Longtin (EmbanetCompass, US)
    Dee Masiello (Northeastern University Graduate School of Business Administration, US)
    Europe 11
    35 Minutes
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 10, 2011 - 3:50pm

November 11, 2011 - 8:50am

November 11, 2011 - 10:40am

  • Sloan-C Effective Practices 2011
    Open Educational Resources
    November 11, 2011 - 10:40am
    11 & 12 (combined)
    Janet Moore (Sloan Consortium, US)
    Asia 1
    80 Minutes
    Featured Session
    Virtual Session
  • Using Data to Effectively Evaluate Faculty and Increase Student Success
    Leadership, Values and Society
    November 11, 2011 - 10:40am
    11
    Jose Fierro (Florida State College, US)
    Barbara Yankowy (Florida State College, US)
    Asia 2
    35 Minutes
    Information Session
    Virtual Session
  • It's Not Rocket Science, or is It? Large Scale Quality Engineering in Distance Learning Programs
    Faculty and Professional Development and Support
    November 11, 2011 - 10:40am
    11 & 12 (combined)
    Rita (Rene) Herron (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, US)
    Cinda Holsombach-Ebner (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, US)
    Alice Shomate (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, US)
    Kimberly Szathmary (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, US)
    Asia 4
    80 Minutes
    Best in Track
    Virtual Session
  • Student-Student Online Coaching: The Case of Math Coaching
    K-12 Online Education
    November 11, 2011 - 10:40am
    11
    Stefan Hrastinski (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE)
    Stefan Stenbom (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE)
    Asia 5
    35 Minutes
    Best in Track
    Virtual Session
  • Graduate School Bootcamp: An eLearning Program to Prepare Students for Graduate Study
    Student Services and Learner Support
    November 11, 2011 - 10:40am
    11
    Laurie Posey (The George Washington University, US)
    Christine Pintz (The George Washington University, US)
    Europe 10
    35 Minutes
    Information Session
    Virtual Session
  • Test Freedom. Exam Integrity - The New Approach for Secure Online Exam Proctoring
    November 11, 2011 - 10:40am
    11
    Douglas M. Winneg (Software Secure, Inc., US)
    Europe 11
    35 Minutes
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 11, 2011 - 11:25am

  • Becoming a Manager with Influence in Online Education: Strategies to Increase Your Impact
    Leadership, Values and Society
    November 11, 2011 - 11:25am
    12
    Christina Sax (Shippensburg University, US)
    Marie Cini (University of Maryland University College, US)
    Asia 2
    35 Minutes
    Information Session
    Virtual Session
  • Online Professional Development
    K-12 Online Education
    November 11, 2011 - 11:25am
    12
    Andrew Shean (Ashford University, US)
    Rebecca Wardlow (Ashford University, US)
    Asia 5
    35 Minutes
    Information Session
    Virtual Session
  • Active Learning in Virtual Worlds
    Technology and Emerging Learning Environments
    November 11, 2011 - 11:25am
    12
    Robin Heyden (Education Consultant, US)
    Neil Heyden (Education Consultant, US)
    Europe 10
    35 Minutes
    Information Session
    Virtual Session
  • Five Core Competencies: Attracting and Retaining Adults in Online Competitive Landscapes
    Leadership, Values and Society
    November 11, 2011 - 11:25am
    12
    Nathan Greeno (Education Strategy, US)
    Teresa Shafer (Education Strategy, US)
    Europe 11
    35 Minutes
    Vendor Showcase
    Virtual Session

November 11, 2011 - 1:40pm

November 11, 2011 - 2:25pm

  • Factors Impacting Student Retention in Online Programs - A Research Study
    Student Services and Learner Support
    November 11, 2011 - 2:25pm
    14
    Moe Shahdad (University of Maryland University College, US)
    Rana Khan (University of Maryland University College, US)
    Asia 4
    35 Minutes
    Information Session
    Virtual Session
  • Blended Learning Impacting Student Learning
    Learning Effectiveness
    November 11, 2011 - 2:25pm
    14
    Jeannette Riley (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, US)
    Shari Evans (UMass Dartmouth, US)
    Karen Gulbrandsen (UMass Dartmouth, US)
    Anupama Arora (UMass Dartmouth, US)
    Asia 5
    35 Minutes
    Information Session
    Virtual Session

April 23, 2012 (All day)