IOL 2011 Past Conference
Day 1
Pre Conference Workshops
The Wonderful World of Wimba
Presenter : Bradley W Jones
Location: Regency East 1
This interactive workshop is designed for faculty and instructors who are looking for new ways to make their online and hybrid courses more engaging for their students. We will focus on a product called Wimba which has a variety of tools that can be utilized for synchronous and asynchronous learning. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops.
A Cautious Addition of Technology
Presenter: Marie L Coffey
Location: Regency East 2
During my presentation I will talk about how to effectively integrate technology into a traditional class. What kinds of tools are available? How can their addition enhance your course? What are some issues to be aware of?
Technology Tools that Add Up to Your Success!
Presenter: M. Gail Weatherly
Location: Regency East 3
The shifting sands of legislative budgets, financial markets, and global trends make it imperative for individuals to market themselves effectively, share their expertise instantly, and indicate a certain prowess with technology. We will share tools that will help you portray your accomplishments at the click of a mouse!
Adobe CS5 Design Suite & Adobe Connect
Presenter: Scott Trudeau
Location: Blanco
Increase productivity and create engaging course content using Adobe's latest design tools. Participants will see demonstrations of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Flash, Illustrator, Flash Catalyst, and Connect.
Opening Keynote
Opening Speech
Pandora's X-Box: Video Games, Mixed Reality & Tele-Robotics
by Jim Brazell - Radical Platypus
Location: Regency Ballroom
While we were not looking, video games leaped out of the box of entertainment into serious domains such as healthcare, military training and education. Pierce the veil of play and experience what is happening in the dynamic world of games, mixed reality and tele-robotics. Dive a reef, travel through the human body and experience the space between virtual and physical worlds. Jim Brazell delivers insights into trends that are shaping media and life in the 21st century. From emergency response training to language acquisition, video games, mixed reality and tele-robotics are evolving the landscape of human experience. Experience this world first-hand in Pandora's X-Box.
Bio
Jim Brazell is a technology forecaster, educational technologist and speaker focusing on innovation and transformation. Jim is known as a boundary spanner connecting topics related to education, workforce, economic development, arts, science and technology. In 2011, Jim is scheduled to give general session keynote speeches at the National Education Computing Conference, STEMtech, the National Career Pathway Network Conference, American Technical Education Association Conference, and the 25th Annual Careers Conference. Jim's mentor and collaborator is Dr. (Col.) Francis X. "Duke" Kane who was recognized in March of 2010 as the catalyst of the global positioning system (GPS). Jim Brazell is a 1995 graduate of Bradley University, Bachelors of Science, Sociology, Summa Cum Laude. He is a 1995 George Gilder Fellow in High Technology, Entrepreneurship and Public Policy.
Learn more about Jim at www.jimbrazell.com
Jim Brazell speaks at TED
Session 1
Cultivating Faculty Champions for Blended Learning
Presenter: Linda G. Solis
Location: Regency East 1
Abstract: Faculty championship is critical for the success of any new curriculum. But how does the design specialist go about cultivating such champions, especially for a previously-resisted blended learning course? In this program you will learn of one designer’s experience, and come away with ideas about how to foster faculty backing.
Preparing faculty to teach online: an instructional design focus
Presenter: Patrick A. Smith and Karyn Turnbull
Location: Regency East 2
Abstract: Texas State University offers a 40-hour hybrid workshop that emphasizes the application of instructional design to the planning of an online or hybrid course. Learn about the workshop goals and design; lessons learned; and how the workshop continues to evolve. Receive samples of key documents and view the workshop site.
7 Principles of Good Practice: Not New, but Still Innovative
Presenter: Terence E Peak
Location: Regency East 3
Abstract: Chickering and Gamson developed what are now commonly referred to as Seven Principles of Good Practice. Good practice supports and maximizes learning for all learners. These benefits should not only benefit the classroom experience, but encompass technologies that learners interact with on a daily basis.
Architecting a Online Solution for Global Entrepreneurship Training
Presenter: Donna K. Kidwell
Location: Blanco
Abstract: This session will explore the decision making process for delivering online training to emerging regions on the topics of science commercialization and entrepreneurship. Topics will include: Technology Selection and Tools, Working with Students for Usability Testing and Content Development, and Crafting a Road Map and Information Architecture.
Session 2
A Window to the Classroom: Doing Virtual Observations
Presenter: Carolyn J Awalt
Location: Regency East 1
Abstract: The University of Texas at El Paso has piloted the successful use of video streaming for classroom observations of teachers, interns, and mentor teachers at locations distant from the college campus.
It Takes a Village to Build an Online Calculus Course
Presenter: Nancy C. Marcus and Scott Campbell
Location: Regency East 3
Abstract: This talk will discuss the model for a large-enrollment calculus course, the initial version, and the subsequent modifications. The talk will cover the extraordinary amount of work required to design and offer an online course, and the extraordinary amount of resources offered by the University to help make it work.
Canning Hard Copies: An Interactive Guide to Digital Document Management
Presenter: Jonathan J. Macias
Location: Blanco
Abstract: Hard copies. Misfiling. Lost documents. Complete chaos! The use of computers in the workplace has advanced some processes in the office, but the good ol’ physical copy lingers. In this budget centric session you’ll learn basic work flows and systems to tame and take back control via digital document management.
Reception and Posters
Your Entire Class and On-Line Class on BlackBoard
Presenter: Jeff A. Harmon and Diana Amis
Location: Garden Terrace
Abstract: Would you like to walk into class, turn on the computer, start lecturing? Everything you need to lecture is in front of you. This presentation will focus completely on integrating BlackBoard into your class. It will easily teach professors cutting-edge applications of the program whether teaching in class or online.
Analogies in Explaining Blackboard CE8: Welcome to your House
Presenter: Diana L Amis
Location: Garden Terrace
Abstract: Sometimes explaining aspects of Blackboard can be difficult. Especially, when we start using Blackboard Terminology and receive blank stares in return from our clients. How about explaining Blackboard differently? How about explaining it in terms of a house? Use of such analogies may just help our clients understand Blackboard better.
Moving traditional learning to an online Blackboard
Presenter: Jorge A Alvarez
Location: Garden Terrace
Abstract: Online learning is becoming one of the best approaches of efficient and convenient delivery learning to students. And this involves a transitioning process where the traditional course materials need a transferring procedure by making suitable the text materials (lectures, units, modules) given in a face-to-face environment to an online platform.
Going Green using an online syllabus tool
Presenter: Mary L. Yanes, Anna Dorrycott and Mr. James Garrison
Location: Garden Terrace
Abstract: The online syllabus tool for UT Health Science Center, School of Nursing, meets several criteria, including “Going Green” by eliminating paper syllabi and posting course syllabi online. Features include a secured database, elements common to all courses, ease of use and dynamically generated syllabus URL.
Migrating to a New LMS - the Ups and Down and All Arounds
Presenter: Ann Morris and Mr. Jason Gilbert
Location: Garden Terrace
Abstract: Panola College is piloting a new LMS due to the demise of WebCT. We would like to describe our process for determining which LMS to pilot, our process for surveying faculty and students, and whether we will continue with this LMS or pilot another.
Getting Your Online Design and Development Ducks in a Row
Presenter: Bonnie Taylor
Location: Garden Terrace
Abstract: To document progress with the design and development of online courses, Ms. Taylor created a matrix mapping for online course elements. This aids faculty in seeing the overall course structure, helping them monitor progress and indicating gaps in the evolving design.
Day 2
Session 3
Designing Environments in Second Life for Enhanced Learning and Discussion
Presenter: Dan Keast
Location: Regency East 2
Abstract: The use of Second Life is an exciting tool for immersive education. Simulations of course content create an experience for students that lead to a deeper understanding of the social context, physical settings, and presentation of various musics. A lively discussion forum served as the assessment of the students' experiences.
I can do THAT!! Simplifying Online Development with fill-in-the-blank Templates
Presenter: Jason G Fane and Yuri Martinez-Ramos
Location: Regency East 3
Abstract: Developing a fully online or hybrid course can be difficult, while trying to keep up with researching, teaching, grading, and addressing student’s concerns. Our course templates expedite the process of creating online learning modules, by implementing best practices for pedagogy, graphic design and, HTML/CSS all transparent to the end users.
Online Professional Development for Texas Educators-The Network for Teaching Excellence
Presenter: Mickey Slimp and Terry Mouchayleh
Location: Regency East 1
Abstract: Free and online - what more can be said about a repository of professional development options! Partnering with project leader Austin Community College and others, The UT Health Science Center at Tyler has collected resources to share with other educators. See samples and log in for access.
Using a Ning.com Social Network for a Collaborative Learning Environment
Presenter: John Dunn
Location: Blanco
Abstract: Ning.com, is the world's largest platform for creating social websites that “weaves social conversations in content and inspire action”. This session details the structuring of two Ning social network developed as unique collaborative learning experiences. This session will not report outcomes, but is offered as a work in progress.
Session 4
UT Online Consortium: The Transition
Presenter: Susan Smith and Pete Smith
Location: Regency East 1
Abstract: Although the UT TeleCampus was closed, the UT System continues to offer online degree programs and courses through the UT Online Consortium. The presenters will discuss the transition, what has changed and stayed the same in supporting distance education initiatives, students, and campus staff.
Motivational Interviewing in Second Life: Educational Innovation in Online Teaching
Presenter: M. Kay Sandor and Rodger Marion
Location: Regency East 2
Abstract: The session describes a required online clinical practicum module for graduate nursing students using an innovative delivery method—Second Life®—a virtual world successfully used in educational settings. While in Second Life, students are introduced to and practice Motivational Interviewing, a client-centered method of communication to elicit and strengthen motivation for change.
Who says speech can't be online?
Presenter: April Zimmermann and Joseph Coppola
Location: Regency East 3
Abstract: While some students are satisfied with reading assignments out of a book or viewing Power Point notes from their On-Line instructors, On-Line faculty have a responsibility to appeal to those students that can benefit from the combined visual and auditory learning styles that videos provide.
Using Style To Assess Readability of Health Texts
Presenter: Freddy Bafuka
Location: Blanco
Abstract: Medical documents are often difficult to read. In this study, we show that style properties are important predictors of documents’ readability. In particular, we build an automated computer program that uses documents' styles to predict their readability score.
Session 5
Pearson Learning Solutions (Vender Presentation)
Presenter: Steven Rutherford
Location: Blanco
Abstract: The new LMS -- Leveraging the 3 mission critical elements: Technology, Content, Services, to drive growth and
impact teaching and learning.
Blackboard and Library Services: What Role Do Librarians Play?
Presenter: Alissa Fial and Harvey Castellano
Location: Regency East 1
Abstract: Many of today’s students are enrolled in distance education courses and may never set foot on the campus let alone visit the university library. Providing library services to these students presents a variety of unique challenges. Two reference librarians will discuss their experiences while embedded in nursing courses on Blackboard.
OnTRACK for College Readiness: A Statewide Effort for Student Success
Presenter: Paula Moeller, Lori McNabb and Ms. Maggie Sheppard
Location: Regency East 2
Abstract: OnTRACK for College Readiness supports high school students’ success on State-required assessments through the development of free online lessons for teachers and students. This workshop covers the processes used to develop curriculum, identify open source resources, create interactives, and assure accessibility for 600+ math, science, social studies, and English lessons.
Tegrity and You: A Professor's Primer
Presenter: Wendell R Davis
Location: Regency East 3
Abstract: A short course in how to record effective lectures using Tegrity on the Windows and Mac platform.
Avatars and Diagnosis: Solutions from the Future
Presenter: Claudia L McDonald
Location: Blanco
Abstract: Pulse!! The Virtual Clinical Learning Lab, developed at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, is a learning platform built of innovative, game-based technologies. Pulse!! combines visual high-fidelity with immersive, three-dimensional effects to teach critical thinking in virtual space leading to clinical reasoning in actual practice through case-based educational experience.
Session 6
Transforming Nursing Education: Convene, Collaboration, Communicate, Create, Compromise and Change!
Presenter: M. Aggie Manwell-Jackson, Patsy Clarke, Candace Tull, Ms. Mary Walker, Amanda Flagg, Heidi Benavides, Kathleen Reeves, Anthia Murray, Kim McAlister and Doris Owens
Location: Regency East 1
Abstract: UT Health Science Center at San Antonio Nursing Educators describe efforts to transform Nursing Education via new 16-month Accelerated Undergraduate and revised Traditional Undergraduate Programs. The presentation describes their intense, multifaceted, approach to program conceptualization, funding, curriculum, concept mapping, course development, implementation, evaluation and impact other institutional programs.
Creating Clinical Case-based Activities: Lessons from a Template
Presenter: Bonnie Taylor
Location: Regency East 2
Abstract: Instructional designers who incorporate storytelling into case-based teaching transform static scenarios into dynamic learning activities. By devising templates in SoftChalk, they simplify activity design and development, so faculty can consistently adapt existing materials to encourage student engagement. Students benefit from opportunities for decision-making, feedback, self-assessment and reflection.
Making Participation Meaningful and Consequential in Online Instruction
Presenter: Charles Elerick
Location: Regency East 3
Abstract: Student participation in online courses can be make consequential by combining short targeted learning exercises with the participation and collaboration-supporting capability of the CMS discussion facility. Global learning objectives and steady involvement with course material in a community of learning can be promoted by structured Participation Assignments.
Adobe Acrobat ePortfolios- Faculty and Student Portolios Made Easy
Presenter: Scott E Trudeau
Location: Blanco
Abstract: Portfolios are a great way to assess and track student learning. This session will demonstrate how to easily build and customize student and faculty portfolios using Adobe Acrobat.
Session 7
An overview of development/features of the COEHD Online Advising Blackboard CE8
Presenter: David Sosa and Raquel Linares
Location: Regency East 1
Abstract: The COEHD Transfer Online Advising Blackboard CE8 is an online resource for transfer students. The goal of COEHD Transfer Online Advising Blackboard is to provide an interactive advising experience. Transfer students will have the ability to chat online with advisors and review degree plan requirements via Advisor Tutorial videos.
Learning & Order: Training Victims Unit (What kills development efforts?)
Presenter: Jay Sonnenburg, PMP and Bonnie Taylor
Location: Regency East 2
Abstract: Using informal case study scenarios, the presenters describe current online learning development practice with exemplars of troubled projects from various professional perspectives. Common failure points in these scenarios indicate project management practices as a root cause. The presentation emphasizes lessons learned and positive strategies for mitigating risk in online initiatives.
Course Management Systems tailored to the General Public: Blackboard what?
Presenter: Deborah Sikes and Jonathan Macias
Location: Regency East 3
Abstract: Blackboard has traditionally been used to teach university students. We are using Blackboard to educate and train our Standardized Patient (SP) employees. Standardized Patients are individuals from our community who are hired and trained to perform in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) to assess clinical skills.
Flip Camcorder Digital Learning Objects
Presenter: Ilna I. Colemere
Location: Blanco
Abstract: Participants will learn how to develop an effective approach to assist the learner in creating a Digital Learning Object. Use of the Flip Camcorder, video editing applications, video conversion applications and creating a You Tube Repository will be explained and demonstrated.
Session 8
Holding Faculty and support staff accountable for their actions
Presenter: Edgar Gonzalez
Location: Regency East 1
Abstract: Even with the increasing enrollment many departments throughout various Universities are faced with the challenge of supporting more users (both faculty and students) with a shrinking budget. UTPA has implemented several closely tied systems that utilize the Blackboard’s powersight kit to maintain accountablity.
Can You Hear Me Now? Hearing impaired students and professors
Presenter: Dian Jordan-Werhane, Joanna Hadjicostandi and Mahmoud Sadri
Location: Regency East 2
Abstract: Every course has the student that sits on the front row struggling to hear the lecture. Online courses have expanded educational opportunities for disabled students and professors. You'll receive: * tips to maximize course delivery for disabled students * discussion of components for maintaining institutional integrity of online course content.
Exploring Social Media: Enhancing Active Learning in Online Nursing Education
Presenter: Khendum Gyabak and Guillermina Solis
Location: Regency East 3
Abstract: Nursing education has seen an increasing growth in distance learning programs to meet the healthcare needs of the population by lessening the nursing shortage nationwide. In an effort to maintain the quality of online nursing education programs there is an imminent need to reflect on current instructional strategies and explore the possibilities of merging new technologies into these practices to enhance and improve learning outcomes. This article outlines a brief narrative on the practical and dynamic ways to use new social media tools in an online graduate nursing course. Based on prior usage and student feedback on the relevance and productivity of these technologies, this article seeks to list out available technologies that could be incorporated by instructors to create engaging online learning experiences in their virtual classrooms.
Articulating PowerPoint
Presenter: Didier Hernandez and Marcela Ramirez
Location: Blanco
Abstract: Designing online learning content involves rethinking the way course content is presented to meet instructional goals. It is frequent to find PowerPoint presentations in need of "translation" into the online environment. Articulate provides a great tool to help make presentations into engaging interactions that go beyond bullets in a slide.
Day 3
Session 9
Group projects got you down? I have the fix!
Presenter: Dan Keast
Location: Regency East 2
Abstract: "How many students does it take to complete a group project? One and the rest just take the credit!" Sound familiar? After teaching online group activities for ten years, I have developed some techniques to reduce the online students’ resistance to engage in group activities with an open mind.
C-S-I-: Triangulating Interactivity to Create an Integrated Online Learning Environment
Presenter: Rebekah K Nix
Location: Regency East 1
Abstract: Educational Technology was redesigned to address new technologies recently. The presenter approached this update from her unique perspective as a former online student and experienced online educator. In-depth exploration of the Content-Student-Instructor dynamic could improve interactivity in other courses, regardless of subject or level – or delivery method!
Keeping it Under Control
Presenter: Mayra Collins
Location: Regency East 3
Abstract: Are you afraid of using the Communication tools because of horror stories about students engaged in flaming wars? Don’t panic! Find out what to do!
Session 10
Hybrid Classes for High Risk Courses
Presenter: John F. Reynolds, Kirsten Gardner, Aaron Cassill, Patricia Geppert, Jyotsn Sharma-Srinivasan and Melanie Call
Location: Regency East 2
Abstract: Faculty at UTSA will share their experiences in developing and introducing on-line modules for teaching introductory courses in history and biology. We designed these Instructional modules using Articulate Studio 2009 to make them interactive and engaging. We will also discuss our students’ reactions to their module experiences.
Social Inequalities, Activism and On-line Pedagogy
Presenter: Joanna A. Hadjicostandi
Location: Regency East 1
Abstract: This session concentrates on the value of making connections between issues of anti-racism/sexism and other inequalities in achieving social justice in the classroom and wider society. What pedagogical tools and strategies can be used in on-line instruction? What is the role of the student in this discourse?
Peer Assessments using iPeer
Presenter: Vinayak S Melarkod, Thomas Beeman and Ondrej Nebesky
Location: Regency East 3
Abstract: This session will serve as an introduction to Peer Evaluations among students in class groups and a live demonstration of the iPeer tool. Participants will also gain access to an open source version of iPeer hosted and maintained by The University of Texas at El Paso to freely use in their courses.
Session 11
US-Mexico Border Studies Collaboration: How to Connect Difference through Technology
Presenter: Marci McMahon, Laura Barraclough and Josefina De La Tejera
Location: Blanco
Abstract: Through a unique collaboration between University of Texas – Pan American and Kalamazoo College, students were able to study the topic of the US-Mexico border using online and digital technologies, such as Blackboard, Wimba Live Classroom and Tegrity. This collaboration proved to be successful.
Understanding Assessment Reports in Blackboard CE8: What Does It All Mean?
Presenter: Diana L Amis
Location: Regency East 2
Abstract: This workshop will go over the type of information that is provided by the Overall Statistics in Blackboard when an online assessment is given. It will look at what information specifically an instructor can glean from the data presented in order to better structure reviews, classes and/ or future lectures.
Who Moved My Chalk? Faculty Orientation to the Online Classroom
Presenter: Diane Monsivais, Lee Ann Westman and Rebecca Nelson
Location: Regency East 1
Abstract: The transition from teaching in a traditional classroom to the online classroom can be a difficult one. Challenges arise around every corner, or at every click of the mouse. We’ll discuss an evidence-based approach to faculty orientation programs that will prepare faculty to meet those challenges.
The Texas Learning Object Repository - OER for Texas!
Presenter: Rob Robinson and Michael Anderson
Location: Regency East 3
Abstract: The Texas Learning Object Repository (TxLOR) supports broad re-use of learning content across all public academic and medical institutions in the state. The goal is to foster the open use and re-use of learning content. Come learn about the TxLOR and see the system live.
Closing Keynote
The National Completion Agenda – Ready to Join the Conversation?
by Dr. Darcy W. Hardy
Assistant Vice Provost for Technology Education Initiatives
The University of Texas at San Antonio
It’s no secret that post-secondary educational attainment is a hot topic – and for good reason. Studies indicate that the US now ranks10th among industrial countries for percentage of adults with college degrees (Russia is 1st). There are approximately 37 million adults in the US who attended college but never finished. If you combine these statistics with the 2010 unemployment rate for high school graduates (10.8%) compared to the rate for college graduates (4.9%), it’s not hard to see we have a serious problem. This session will address the issue head on, discuss how the Federal Government and foundations are involved, and talk about how online and blended education in particular can play a major role in solving the problem. Is your institution ready to serve this market? Are you sure? Come find out on Friday.
Bio
Dr. Darcy W. Hardy is Assistant Vice Provost for Technology Education Initiatives at the University of Texas at San Antonio. In addition, she is currently on a one-year Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) appointment at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC, where her work focuses on the use of online and technology-enhanced education to reach adults and the workforce.
Prior to her position with UT San Antonio, Darcy served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Executive Director of the UT TeleCampus from 1997 to 2010. The award-winning UT TeleCampus offered over 30 fully online programs and saw approximately 20,000 enrollments annually.
Darcy received her PhD in Instructional Technology from The University of Texas at Austin in 1992. She was a founding member and is past president of the Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA). Currently, she serves as Chair Emerita with the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), where she has been a member of the Board of Directors since 1999 and is a past president and past chair. She is the founder of the USDLA-sponsored International Forum for Women in E-Learning (IFWE), an event that focuses on issues faced by women in the industry as well as on the importance of networking and mentoring in the growth of leaders for tomorrow.
Darcy was inducted into the USDLA Hall of Fame in 2009 and received the Mildred and Charles Wedemeyer Outstanding Distance Learning Practitioner Award in Madison, Wisconsin in 2006. In addition, she was inducted into the Texas Distance Learning Association Hall of Fame in 2006, and received the WCET Richard Jonsen award in 2005. Her most recent publication was a chapter in the book, Harnessing Innovation Technologies, which was chosen for the 2009 AERA Outstanding Research Publication Awardsponsored by Division I. Another publication, Dancing on the Glass Ceiling: Women, Leadership and Technology, which she co-edited with Don Olcott, received the 2005 Charles Wedemeyer Publication Award from the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA). She also served as the Interviews Editor for The American Journal of Distance Education from 2005 until August 2009.
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