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Featured Sessions
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July 25, 2012 - 1:30pmCathy Swift (MERLOT, US)Laura Franklin (Northern Virginia Community College, US)Ray Purdom (UNC - Greensboro, US)Jeanne Sewell (Georgia College & State University, US)Digital Learning Environments and CommunitiesFeatured SessionMarco Polo 806-807150 MinutesVirtual Session
Utilizing the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in course design can significantly increase student motivation/engagement and student success.
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July 25, 2012 - 2:30pmPhil Ice (American Public University System, US)Mike Sharkey (University of Phoenix, US)Karen Swan (University of Illinois Springfield, US)Learning And Data AnalyticsFeatured SessionMarco Polo 806-807250 MinutesVirtual Session
The Predictive Analytics Reporting Framework (PAR) is an initiative designed to inform issues related to retention and progression, in online environments, on a multi-institutional basis.
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July 26, 2012 - 10:10amTBDFaculty and Student DevelopmentFeatured SessionMarco Polo 806-807350 MinutesVirtual Session
This presentation will examine emerging issues and trends pertaining to digital literacy and academic libraries.
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July 26, 2012 - 11:10amKaren Vignare (Michigan State University, US) - Panel ModeratorMike Ribble (Digital Citizenship, US)Marti Cleveland-Innes (Athabasca University, CA)Digital Learning Environments and CommunitiesFeatured SessionMarco Polo 806-807450 MinutesVirtual Session
Do educators play a growing role in preparing students to be digital citizens?
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July 26, 2012 - 1:30pmKristen Betts (Armstrong Atlantic State University, US)Dan Allen (Drexel University, US)Henry C. Alphin Jr. (Drexel University, US)Alex Cohen (Drexel University, US)Chanel Broadus (Drexel University, US)Daniel Veit (Drexel University, US)William Lynch (Drexel University, US)Accessible Learning for AllFeatured SessionMarco Polo 806-807550 MinutesVirtual Session
Learn firsthand how to increase student engagement and retention for online students with disabilities
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July 26, 2012 - 2:30pmRobbie Melton (Tennessee Board of Regents, US)Rick Lumadue (Texas A&M Commerce, US)Matthew Smock (Northern Michigan University, US)Lori Swinney (University of North Dakota, US)Digital Learning Environments and CommunitiesFeatured SessionMarco Polo 806-807650 MinutesVirtual Session
Come see how MERLOT goes well with mobile, global e-learning, and academic technology projects.
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July 26, 2012 - 3:30pmShane Dawson (University of British Columbia, CA)Learning And Data AnalyticsFeatured SessionMarco Polo 806-807750 MinutesVirtual Session
SNAPP: is a light-weight learning analytics tool designed to provide provide educators with real-time data in order to better support and evaluate student learning.
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July 27, 2012 - 9:40amMichelle Pacansky-Brock (Mt. San Jacinto College, US)Matt Meyer (Penn State University, US)Digital Learning Environments and CommunitiesFeatured SessionMarco Polo 806-807850 MinutesVirtual Session
A small and large-scale adoption of VoiceThread, a cloud application with a mobile app that fosters asynchronous conversations around media in voice, video or text.
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July 27, 2012 - 11:10amJanet Moore (Sloan Consortium, US)Marti Cleveland-Innes (Athabasca University, CA)Jennifer Richardson (Purdue University, US)Karen Swan (University of Illinois Springfield, US)Digital Learning Environments and CommunitiesFeatured SessionMarco Polo 806-807950 MinutesVirtual Session
How will emerging technologies impact the importance of social presence?
AllMultipleResearch Study; Emerging Technology (tools or processes)


