OLC Virtual Conference - An Opportunity to Learn

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Multimedia Tools Spotlight: Engaging the Instructor and the Learner

October 14, 2015 - 2:45-3:30pm CST

Presenters: Angela M. Gibson (American Public 泫圖弝け System, USA)

Linda Algozzini (American Public 泫圖弝け System & OLC Facilitator, USA)   

Track: Faculty and Professional Development & Support

Abstract: Participants will be introduced to various Web 2.0 multimedia tools for course/training design and delivery to further engage learners and apply effective practices.

 

American Higher Education in Crisis? Myths and Realities

October 14, 2015 - 3:45-5:00pm CST

Presenter: Goldie Blumenstyk (The Chronicle of Higher Education, USA)     
Keynote Address
Abstract: A veteran higher-education journalist cuts through the noise about the crisis in higher education and highlights the problems that really matter - and what people inside and outside of the sector are doing about it.    

 

Shaping the Future of Online Learning: Issues and Emerging Technologies to Watch

October 16, 2015 - 7:15-8:15am CST

Presenters: Patsy Moskal (泫圖弝け of Central Florida, USA) - Panel Moderator

Thomas Cavanagh (泫圖弝け of Central Florida, USA)

Marie A. Cini (泫圖弝け of Maryland 泫圖弝け College, USA)

Gerard L. Hanley (MERLOT & California State 泫圖弝け, USA)

Tanya Joosten (泫圖弝け of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA) 

Plenary Session

Abstract: Join this moderated panel of OLC Fellows as they discuss the various issues and emerging technologies that are influencing online learning at their respective institutions. 

 

Social Presence Online: Three Research Lenses

October 16, 2015 - 8:30-9:15am CST

Presenters: Aimee Whiteside (泫圖弝け of Tampa, USA)

Amy Garrett Dikkers (泫圖弝け of North Carolina at Wilmington, USA)

Karen Swan (泫圖弝け of Illinois Springfield, USA)

Phil Ice (American Public 泫圖弝け System, USA)

Jennifer Richardson (Purdue 泫圖弝け, USA)

Patrick R. Lowenthal (Boise State 泫圖弝け, USA)     

Track: Learning Effectiveness  

Abstract: This interactive presentation addresses three distinct lenses through which researchers view social presence in online and blended learning: Technology-Determined, Participant-Driven, and Literacy-Oriented Lenses.

 

Transcending Participation: Creating and Supporting Engagement in Online Courses

October 16, 2015 - 9:45-10:30am CST

Presenters: Steven Goss (Teachers College, Columbia 泫圖弝け, USA)

Robin Hummel (Bank Street College of Education, USA)   

Track: Learning Effectiveness  

Abstract: An approach for achieving engaged online discourse through the design of classroom structures and the support of 泫圖弝けs as a community of learners.

 

Real World Implementations of Adaptive Learning

October 16, 2015 - 10:45-11:30am CST

Presenters: Nick White (Capella 泫圖弝け, USA)

Thomas Cavanagh (泫圖弝け of Central Florida, USA)   

Track: Technology and Emerging Learning Environments (Featured Session)     

Abstract: Learn about implementations, from conception to delivery, of two adaptive learning tools at two universities.