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  • 5, 50, or 500 - Does Class Size Impact Student Success?
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Jeff Borden (Chaminade University, US)
    Evidence-based Learning and Reflection
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    10,000 students were studied for a doctoral dissertation to show that size matters when it comes to student success.
    All
    Multiple
    Research Study
  • A Closer Look At Emerging Technology: Creative Ways to Apply Technology to Engage Students
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Rhonda McCoy (Paine College, US)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Learn how to implement the iphone/ipad/mobile device inside and outside the classroom to engage students in lifelong learning.
    All
    Multiple
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice; Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • A Delpi Method Study on Triggering Transactional Distance to Improve Students' Learning: The Instructor's Rubric
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Heidi Maston (Fielding Graduate University, US)
    Learning And Data Analytics
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    This study examined the systematic triggering of transactional distance variables by instructors to increase academic learning. The data produced the "Instructor's Engagement Rubric (IER 1.0)".
    All
    Multiple
    Research Study
  • A Digitally-Minded Generation: Why Games are the New Vehicle for Learning
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Shravan Goli (Dictionary.com, US)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    10
    90 Minutes

    By combining the ease and energy of gaming with our expertise in language and learning, along with some diagnostic technology, Dictionary.com created a product, Word Dynamo, that enables students to grow their command of language at their own pace, complete homework faster, and improve test scores along with overall academic performance.

    All
    K-12
    Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • A New Model to Measure Student Engagement with a Mobile Learning Tool Integrating CoI and FRAME
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Tina Parscal (University of the Rockies, US)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Explore a new model to measure student engagement via mobile devices that integrates Community of Inquiry and Framework for Rational Analysis of Mobile Education models.
    Intermediate
    Multiple
    Research Study; Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • A Structured Online Database to Support Authentic Inquiry in Organismal and General Biology Courses
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Tanya Dewey (University of Michigan, US)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Explore the Animal Diversity Web's query tool, enabling students to discover patterns in the natural world using real data.
    All
    Multiple
    Research Study; Applied Use (technology or pedagogy)
  • Advanced Placement Versus Dual Credit - How They Can Marry Each Other!
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Laura Creach (K12 Inc., US)
    Faculty and Student Development
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    How do teachers effectively teach Advanced Placement courses and dual credit courses in an online platform?
    All
    Multiple
    Effective Practice
  • An Innovative Use of MERLOT for Assessing an Online Graduate Course: Harvesting Student Developed MERLOT Web Pages
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Rick Lumadue (Texas A&M Commerce, US)
    Meesha Slade (Texas A&M University-Commerce, US)
    Evidence-based Learning and Reflection
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Harvesting Student Developed MERLOT Web Pages to Assess Learning Outcomes
    All
    Multiple
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice; Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Are Student Learning Needs Changing?
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Renee Aitken (Northcentral University, US)
    Faculty and Student Development
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Does the term "traditional student" mean the same thing now that students are to using technology to answer questions?
    All
    Multiple
    Effective Practice
  • Around the World in 80 Modules: Bridging Cultures in the Global E-Learning Environment
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Gilat Ben-Dor (Western International University, US)
    Accessible Learning for All
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    This session addresses the variety and practical applications of global acculturation techniques adapted into e-learning student interactions.
    All
    Universities and Four Year Institutions
    Effective Practice
  • Breaking the Higher Education Cost Spiral Through a Bold New Approach to Textbooks
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Eric Frank (Flat World Knowledge, US)
    Accessible Learning for All
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    The battle for the future of textbooks: Open or proprietary? Device dependent or platform agnostic? Affordable or not? Hear what textbooks can, and should, be.
    All
    Multiple
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy)
  • Challenges and Best Practices for Teaching Human Services Online
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Joanne Levine (State University of New York, Empire State College, US)
    Janelle Pfister (SUNY, Empire State College, US)
    Carolyn Buscemi (SUNY, Empire State College, US)
    Faculty and Student Development
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Online Human Services programs require students to learn a range of effective communication skills. Teaching skills online requires instructors understanding the challenges,benefits, and special techniques.
    All
    Universities and Four Year Institutions
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice
  • Comparing Foreign Language Learners' Use of Online Glossing Programs
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    John Loucky (Seinan JoGakuin University, JP)
    Accessible Learning for All
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    180 Minutes
    Leading Learners to Water: But Will They Use Online Glossing Programs?
    All
    Multiple
    Research Study; Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice; Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Creating a Faculty ePublishing Learning Community: Collaboration to Develop High-Quality Free Interactive eTextbooks
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Jeanne Sewell (Georgia College & State University, US)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    This presentation describes faculty collaboration to create free high-quality eTextbooks for students using iTunes Author, iTunes U, iBooks 2 and media.
    All
    Multiple
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice; Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Deconstructing a Puzzle Using Writing and Technology
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Ginger Shultz (University of Michigan, US)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    This presentation will describe the innovative implementation and assessment of writing-based learning objects designed to enhance student learning in a high-enrollment introductory course.
    All
    Universities and Four Year Institutions
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy)
  • Developing a Self-Directed Orientation for Online Programs
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Donald Jordan (University of the Pacific, US)
    Faculty and Student Development
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Exploring the development of a self-directed online orientation module created to reduce faculty's burden of basic LMS instruction and increase retention in introductory online classes.
    Novice
    Multiple
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy)
  • Development of a Self-Directed Learning Resource 'Pathology Online'
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Paul Shepherd (University of South Australia, AU)
    Digital Learning Environments and Communities
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    This project aimed to develop a self-directed interactive learning tool for teaching pathology utilising HQ specimen images and Flash animation.
    All
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy)
  • Glog as a New Learning Product
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Ana Rodera (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, ES)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    This practice is focused on the online assessment of work-related content. In its development we used Glogster, a web 2.0 tool for editing digital posters
    All
    Multiple
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy)
  • Good to Better
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Amy Stevens (Southern New Hampshire University, US)
    Amelia Manning (Southern New Hampshire University, US)
    Georgann Willis (Southern New Hampshire University, US)
    Learning And Data Analytics
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Better: How SNHU used big data to make small decisions to improve student persistence and academic quality for beginning online students.
    All
    Universities and Four Year Institutions
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice
  • Improving K-12 STEM Instruction Using the NSDL Science Literacy Maps
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Francis Molina (AAAS, US)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    See the progression of student ideas and access resources, including student learning research, with a few clicks of the mouse.
    All
    K-12
    Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Integrating Biology and Computer Science Through Educational and Entertaining Videos
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    James Bidlack (University of Central Oklahoma, US)
    William Stockwell (University of Central Oklahoma, US)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    This presentation includes an entertaining show of student-produced biology and computer science videos, along with a report of how the project inspired students to learn.
    All
    Universities and Four Year Institutions
    Effective Practice
  • Issues in Developing a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for non-English Speakers
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Dalit Levy (Kibbutzim College of Education, IL)
    Accessible Learning for All
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    This paper presents a case study involving the establishment of a massive open online course (MOOC) at a college of education.
    All
    Universities and Four Year Institutions
    Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Learner's Style of Using Asynchronized Advising in Computer-Based Language Teaching: TSP Example
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Hulya Pilanci (Anadolu University, TR)
    Accessible Learning for All
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Learners' styles of using asynchronized advising service help developing the program.
    All
    Research Study
  • Leveraging Student Know-How and Web 2.0 for Affordable, Effective Instructional Technology Training
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Christina Mune (San Jose State University, US)
    Faculty and Student Development
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    How the world's largest MLIS program trained over 200 distance faculty in a new LMS using only existing resources and our own students.
    All
    Universities and Four Year Institutions
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice; Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Mobile Electronic Devices as Science Laboratory Instruments
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Kyle Forinash (Indiana University Southeast, US)
    Raymond Wisman (Indiana University Southeast, US)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Taking real data using a cell phone and external circuit
    All
    Multiple
    Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Modeling an Online Learning Community Through Immersion
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Jennifer Redd (San Jose State University, US)
    Faculty and Student Development
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Selected faculty members were immersed in an online learning community with peers as they developed their own online courses.
    All
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy)
  • OER Meets Web 2.0: Making Higher Education Accessible for All
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Tina Parscal (University of the Rockies, US)
    Kenneth Sherman (University of the Rockies, US)
    Accessible Learning for All
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Learn how a team customized Open Education Resource (OER) content to develop a free-to-students statistics lab ported through laptops, tablets and mobile devices.
    All
    Multiple
    Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Online Course Development Certification Program
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Anna Gillis (Grande Prairie Regional College, CA)
    Jennifer Thomas (Grande Prairie Regional College, CA)
    Faculty and Student Development
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Showcase of the GPRC and eCampus Alberta Online Course Development Certification Program for Faculty
    All
    Community Colleges
    Effective Practice
  • Personalization: How Far Can (Should) We Go?
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Jeff Borden (Chaminade University, US)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Does "Choose Your Own Adventure" work for students? If yes, turn to page 48.
    Intermediate
    Multiple
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy)
  • Popplet: A Platform for Your Ideas
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Marly Miller (University of Southern California, US)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Popplet is a free online mind-mapping platform for showing and sharing your ideas. It's a fun and easy tool to add to your digital repertoire.
    All
    Multiple
    Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Reversing the Trend: Decentralizing to Achieve Operational Efficiencies and Greater Faculty Satisfaction
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Marwin Britto (Lone Star College System, US)
    Faculty and Student Development
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    As presented, with the implementation of innovative technological strategies, it is possible to decentralize and still gain operational efficiencies and greater faculty satisfaction.
    All
    Multiple
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice; Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Strategies to Upgrade 21st Century Technological Skills in Teaching and Learning
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Agnes Bellel (Alabama State University, US)
    Faculty and Student Development
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Technology integration is necessary in learning. Using technology will continue to be a driving force in workplaces, communities, and personal lives in the 21st century.
    Intermediate
    Effective Practice
  • Tales From Coaching Doctoral Professors to Teach Online
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Rob Darrow (California State University, Fresno, US)
    Faculty and Student Development
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    How can an "online learning coach" facilitate the use of online tools and teaching online in the California State University Doctoral Program?
    All
    Universities and Four Year Institutions
    Effective Practice
  • The Continuing Odyssey of Mobile Learning Apps: From A to B, and Now Beyond
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Peter Chepya (Post University, US)
    Katey Baruth (Post University, US)
    Caroline Lieber (Post University, US)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    90 Minutes

    What have we discovered about the promise of mobile learning via apps? Is the experience what we had expected and what improvements can be made?

    All
    Universities and Four Year Institutions
    Research Study; Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice; Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Using a Variety of Visual Media to Illustrate Difficult Concepts
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Prem Sattsangi (Pennsylvania State University, US)
    Cheryl Tkacs (The Pennsylvani State University, US)
    Faculty and Student Development
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    In this talk, the chemical concepts of oxidation and reduction are explained by the use of time lapse photography, photos, and animations.
    All
    Multiple
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy)
  • Using e-Portfolio to Assess Educator Performance
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Amy Riker (Educational Testing Service, US)
    Evidence-based Learning and Reflection
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    This session will showcase the Washington ProTeach eportfolio for professional licensure, demonstrating use of this technology in capturing evidence of performance for consequential licensure assessment.
    All
    Multiple
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice; Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Using Emerging Technologies to Implement Information Literacy in Digital Environments
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Kay Hodson Carlton (Ball State University, US)
    Stephen Duecker (Ball State University, US)
    Faculty and Student Development
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    A collaborative approach among faculty and institutional/agency librarians to expand information literacy competencies across undergraduate and graduate programs through a variety of emerging technologies.
    Novice
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice; Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Utilizing Campus Library Resources in Ensuring Copyright Compliance for Online Videos
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Douglas Hemphill (SUNY Oswego, US)
    Accessible Learning for All
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    This presentation will look at a collaboration strategy with campus library resources to address copyright compliance issues.
    All
    Universities and Four Year Institutions
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice; Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
  • Virtual Cartography: Creating Interactive Literary Maps
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Kurt Hochenauer (University of Central Oklahoma, US)
    Digital Learning Environments and Communities
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    The poster will outline the process of using Google Earth to visually and interactively map places in literary works.
    All
    Multiple
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy)
  • Virtual Clinical Simulation is an Emerging "Cybergogy"
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Lyndon Godsall (University of Miami, US)
    Cynthia Foronda (University of Miami, US)
    Digital Learning Environments and Communities
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Virtual clinical simulation is an emerging "cybergogy" that may revolutionize what and how we teach online as health educators.
    All
    Research Study
  • Webswami, a Marvel in Online Language Learning
    July 26, 2012 - 4:30pm
    Shaoyu Chi (Northern Virginia Community College, US)
    Innovation in Media and Tools
    Poster Session
    Marco Polo 701-705/801-805
    10
    90 Minutes
    Use WebSwami to create engaging learning activities in a distance learning language program
    All
    Multiple
    Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice; Emerging Technology (tools or processes)

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