Colleges and universities are focusing new attention on designing and building formal and informal learning spaces that fluidly incorporate technology into the space. San Jose State University has spent that last several years creating a variety of new learning spaces, the latest of which combines innovative student learning spaces with experimental teaching spaces. The Academic Success Center is an exciting new hub of collaboration, learning and faculty development.

Presented by: Menko Johnson, Instructional Consultant, Information Technology, San Jose State University

Menko Johnson is an Instructional Technologist at San José State University focused on effective integration of technology in teaching spaces emphasizing collaboration and flexibility. As a former technology teacher and professional development expert, he is dedicated to helping faculty become more effective, engaging teachers through innovative pedagogies and prudent use of technology. Currently he is focused on design and implementation of a new high-tech classroom that allows faculty to explore new and innovative teaching pedagogies in partnership with an instructional designer.

Podcasting has moved from a buzzword to an important pedagogical tool. Today's students are looking for more technology-infused options to meet their individual learning styles. With this in mind, there are dozens of arguments why podcasting is an effective tool that faculty should be taking advantage of. This presentation aims to answer both the why and the how questions for those wishing to incorporate podcasts into an arsenal for effective teaching. Learn what pedagogical aspects must drive the use of podcasts, as well as practical solutions for the hardware, software and steps necessary to post an audio or video podcast.

Presented by: Diane Richmond, MAEd – Instructional Designer; Dr. Julie Lochbaum – Director, Center for Teaching & Learning

During her tenure at Truman State University, Diane has served variously as an Instructional Media Consultant, PC Support Services Specialist, Web Services Manager, Instructional Designer and Campus IT Trainer. She has taught numerous workshops on a wide variety of IT topics ranging from FrontPage Web Development, Image Editing, Advanced Outlook Techniques, Articulate, Captivate and other eLearning tools, Blackboard (LMS), Podcasting and more.

This presentation will describe the process by which a large university altered its media services process for over 100 classrooms. By switching from a "media delivery and pickup" model to a self-serve model, the Media Services department was able to reduce its number of service calls from 150+ per day to fewer than 20. Takeaways include: the communication required to inform users of the change; the financial changes involved; the training required and education to the users of the equipment; the ongoing maintenance of the installed equipment, and the user support setup.

Presented by: Howard Laurence, UCSD

Howard Laurence is the Media Center’s Facilities Manager at University of California San Diego. He oversees installation and management of audiovisual classroom equipment, as well as the distance learning and videoconferencing room, and he provides strategic planning of media to be used in high-profile special events.

Participants will explore the Edusim 3D virtual world platform and discover how students and teachers can leverage their SMART board to empower collaborative learning, deepen learning, and nurture creative across all subjects and disciplines.

Presented by: Rich White, Senior Applications Developer - Immersive Education, Greenbush Education Service Center and Peter Moore, Info Tech Prof, Academic and Dist Computer Services.

Rich White is a Senior Applications Developer in Immersive Education for the Greenbush Education Service Center where he studies, explores and develops immersive education applications for the classroom. Peter Moore has been developing academic and enterprise software since 1999 and was one of the earliest contributors to the Open Croquet platform. Most recently he was the lead developer on the Croquelandia project at the University of Minnesota.

This hands-on presentation will allow participants the opportunity to learn the components of the iLife '08 suite of applications and develop their own multimedia presentation which can be taken away from the session. The applications will include iTunes, GarageBand for music creation, GarageBand for podcasting, iPhoto, and iMovie. DVD authoring will be demonstrated in the session.

Presented by: Dr. Carl Owens, Professor/Director of Technology, College of Education, Tennessee Technological University and Margie Delaney, Technology Coordinator for Rankin County School District in Mississippi.

Dr. Carl W. Owens is Professor and Director of Technology at Tennessee Technological University in the College of Education in Cookeville Tennessee. He has an active role in faculty development and technology integration initiatives at the university. His recent work with faculty in the College of Education has centered around the instructional use of digital content creation, video, music, and digital photography. He is a frequent presenter at local, state and national conferences on such topics as Digital Video Production, Cool Tools for Educators, Digital Music Production, and Digital Photography. He currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Florida Master Digital Educator Program. Carl has also been an Apple Distinguished Educator since 1998 and currently serves on the ADE Advisory Board. Margie Delaney develops and implements technology integration professional development for k-12 teachers. As Technology Coordinator, she works with all levels of District employees to support technology in the classroom.

UC Berkeley has developed an enterprise content management system to schedule, capture, process, and distribute multi-media of course lectures and campus events, integrating Sakai with Apple's Podcast Producer and distribution channels such as iTunes U and YouTube. This presentation will demonstrate UC Berkeley’s scalable and sustainable approach to course-casting.

Presented by: Adam Hochman, Project, Program and Product Manager, UC Berkeley

Adam Hochman has been a Project, Program, and Product Manager for UC Berkeley for over 5 years. He is currently leading a campus project to provide a video and audio capture and delivery platform to the campus.

As Eastfield College and Central Michigan University ramp up for more engaged learning and invigorated teaching with new buildings on the horizon, a proof of concept is readying faculty, students and staff for the transition. The proof of concept’s goal at both institutions is to create sustained change around the principles of engaged learning by incorporating interactive technology and innovative furnishings. As Eastfield and Central Michigan University participants learn what’s possible in the experimental space, research is capturing their key insights to inform the ultimate building direction. This research will be highlighted to provide anyone in the process of changing or creating meaningfully different learning spaces with ideas and success factors. The experimental space includes interactive technology solutions from SMART Technologies and furnishing solutions from Herman Miller.

Presenters will represent Herman Miller and SMART Technologies

This session examines how Portland Community College incorporates such technologies as Mediasite Capture, Vital Stream Streaming, mass storage, and working with the network team to insure QoS for video on the network. A project intake system enables faculty and departments to request a media project online and have it evaluated and sent to the proper group that best fits their needs and assigns the appropriate technology to the project. A video strategies task force called The Stream Team has organized and identified the different types of video technologies the college will support and helps users with their needs.

Presented by: Robert Schmitt / Media Services Manager – Portland Community College (PCC)

Robert Schmitt is Media Manager supporting instructional technology and IP Video technologies at Portland Community College.

This session will introduce the Digital Union and the Learning Collaboration Studio, both at Ohio State University, and consider trends in teaching, research, and learning. Participants will learn about the activities of the Digital Union, which include assisting faculty in employing multimedia, facilitating exploration of emerging technologies, and instructing all members of the university community in using these new technologies. Our experiences in the Digital Union fostered the establishment of the Learning Collaboration Studio, a radically flexible learning environment equipped with multiple collaborative. This session will review the philosophy guiding the creation of the space, the lessons learned as the space is first put to use, and give an overview of instructors’ and students’ evaluation of the studio and its effect on their interaction.

Presented by: Victoria Getis, director of the Digital Union, a unit of Technology Enhanced Learning and Research at the Ohio State University. (For more information on the Digital Union, see http://digitalunion.osu.edu or The Digital Union: The Ohio State University, Learning Spaces, ed, Diana G. Oblinger, EDUCAUSE, 31.1-.8, 2006)

Most lecture capture systems are too tech-heavy, too expensive, require too much training, and are too difficult to adopt across a campus. Until now. TechSmith’s newest beta software, Camtasia Relay, changes everything. Join Drexel University and see how they’re better connecting with students – anytime, anywhere.

Presented by: John Morris, Rich Boys

John M. Morris is the Director of Academic Technology Innovation for the Office of Information Resources and Technology at Drexel University. Rich Boys came to TechSmith with over a decade of experience at University of Michigan, most recently as the manager of computing at the School of Information.

The advent of automatic classroom-to-web recording technology has dramatically increased the ROI of multimedia classrooms across higher education. This presentation examines how with new technologies, including Mediasite by Sonic Foundry, the creation of rich media has never been more economical.

Presented by: Sean Brown, Vice President of Education, Sonic Foundry, Inc

Sean Brown has 16 years of product management and education business development experience at IBM, Apple, and Oracle before coming to Sonic Foundry in 2002. Mr. Brown is a past president and board member of the Hopkins Foundation for Innovation in Education. His core focus is simplifying digital media to improve use and outcomes.

Colleges and universities are focusing new attention on designing and building formal and informal learning spaces that fluidly incorporate technology into the space. San Jose State University has spent that last several years creating a variety of new learning spaces, the latest of which combines innovative student learning spaces with experimental teaching spaces. The Academic Success Center is an exciting new hub of collaboration, learning and faculty development.

Presented by: Menko Johnson, Instructional Consultant, Information Technology, San Jose State University

Menko Johnson is an Instructional Technologist at San José State University focused on effective integration of technology in teaching spaces emphasizing collaboration and flexibility. As a former technology teacher and professional development expert, he is dedicated to helping faculty become more effective, engaging teachers through innovative pedagogies and prudent use of technology. Currently he is focused on design and implementation of a new high-tech classroom that allows faculty to explore new and innovative teaching pedagogies in partnership with an instructional designer.

Participants will explore the Edusim 3D virtual world platform and discover how students and teachers can leverage their SMART board to empower collaborative learning, deepen learning, and nurture creative across all subjects and disciplines.

Presented by: Rich White, Senior Applications Developer - Immersive Education, Greenbush Education Service Center and Peter Moore, Info Tech Prof, Academic and Dist Computer Services.

Rich White is a Senior Applications Developer in Immersive Education for the Greenbush Education Service Center where he studies, explores and develops immersive education applications for the classroom. Peter Moore has been developing academic and enterprise software since 1999 and was one of the earliest contributors to the Open Croquet platform. Most recently he was the lead developer on the Croquelandia project at the University of Minnesota.

An interactive and multimedia presentation detailing teaching techniques and strategies for educating today’s digital ready student. Focusing on how tech savvy students learn and the tools they use to do so. Will cover the use of technology in the classroom (from video and audio use; powerpoints and polling software; audio and video recording of lectures, events and conferences; to video/web conferencing, with an example of a working beta of Adobe Connect) and talk about workflows and procedures for media departments, including posting of materials in various forms and formats. Finally, examine the future of teaching with technology in the classroom and beyond (e-learning and/or distance education), and discuss strategies for multimedia storage.

Presented by: Miguel A. Bordo, Media Services Manager, Duke University Law School and Hiroki Nishiyama, Classroom Technologist, Duke University Law School

Miguel Bordo is an Emmy Award winning Art Director, with a background in graphic and motion design, and television production. He has been at Duke University Law School for 2 years, managing the Media Services department, producing documentaries, and serving as the school's administrator for iTunes U. He is also involved in designing and outfitting of new classrooms during a phase of new construction. Hiroki Nishiyama has been at Duke University Law School for 3 years as the Classroom Technologist in the Media Services department, serving the needs of the law school community by supporting classrooms, recording lectures and events, and uploading audio and video in various formats to the law school website and Blackboard.

This hands-on presentation will allow participants the opportunity to learn the components of the iLife '08 suite of applications and develop their own multimedia presentation which can be taken away from the session. The applications will include iTunes, GarageBand for music creation, GarageBand for podcasting, iPhoto, and iMovie. DVD authoring will be demonstrated in the session.

Presented by: Dr. Carl Owens, Professor/Director of Technology, College of Education, Tennessee Technological University and Margie Delaney, Technology Coordinator for Rankin County School District in Mississippi.

Dr. Carl W. Owens is Professor and Director of Technology at Tennessee Technological University in the College of Education in Cookeville Tennessee. He has an active role in faculty development and technology integration initiatives at the university. His recent work with faculty in the College of Education has centered around the instructional use of digital content creation, video, music, and digital photography. He is a frequent presenter at local, state and national conferences on such topics as Digital Video Production, Cool Tools for Educators, Digital Music Production, and Digital Photography. He currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Florida Master Digital Educator Program. Carl has also been an Apple Distinguished Educator since 1998 and currently serves on the ADE Advisory Board. Margie Delaney develops and implements technology integration professional development for k-12 teachers. As Technology Coordinator, she works with all levels of District employees to support technology in the classroom.

This session examines the creation and implementation of classroom technology standards for a multi-campus college with over 350 rooms installed. Hear about the process used to create a technology standards document including a cutting edge touch panel interface that fostered faculty confidence and increased usage. The system also includes a central monitoring system that reduces on-demand classroom support and training. Participants can see a sample touch panel interface unit and observe the monitoring system. A copy of the standards document is also available. Benefits to this model will be discussed.

Presented by: Robert Schmitt, Portland Community College (PCC)

Robert Schmitt is Media Manager supporting instructional technology and IP Video technologies at Portland Community College.

Wireless network access is available to Mississippi State University guests in a secure and convenient environment. The “password of the day” is available to faculty/staff who can disseminate it to their guests. The system generates the password and allows for password scheduling for longer term groups. Design, implementation and usage statistics will be shared.

Presented by: Kathleen C. Olivieri, PhD

Dr. Olivieri’s professional career includes integrating technology into higher education at Mississippi State University over the past 14 years. Currently Dr. Olivieri is a Lead IT Consultant with Information Technology Services and coordinates the podcasting pilot project, classroom technology project and digital video initiatives.

Your students and faculty expect mobility for data, and now voice. The migration of voice applications to IP networks requires a higher level of reliability and resilience and increased bandwidth. The 802.11n standard and product lines promise to open the bandwidth floodgates for advanced applications via wireless technology. This presentation will provide you with an understanding of the wireless infrastructure choices you face. It will compare the advantages and disadvantages of 802.11n, and the effort necessary to design, install and maintain. The focus will be on building a campus-wide infrastructure that provides voice-grade acceptable quality of service.

Presented by: Ron Walczak, Founder, Walczak Technology Consultants

Ron Walczak is founder of Walczak Technology Consultants, a firm that provides strategic planning, design and implementation management services to higher education for cabling, voice, data, video and wireless technologies.

Drew University develops, designs, and installs A/V systems both in the classroom and in other “student life” spaces using in-house resources. This session looks at the development Drew’s 58 Technology Enhanced Classrooms, nearly half of which were designed and installed by in-house staff at a significant cost savings. The same staff also supports and maintains the rooms—finding unique solutions to keep the equipment functioning and the faculty happy. Learn how the Drew team meets customers’ needs without cutting corners, and saves the university thousands of dollars per project in the process.

Presented by: Shawn Spaventa, Coordinator of A/V Support, Drew University , Brian Gardner, Technology Classroom Coordinator, Drew university , and Thomas Hall, Media Specialist, Drew University

Thomas Hall acts as the installation specialist, assists in the design of mediated spaces, and works closely with staff and faculty to train them on the use and best-practices of the classrooms.

Many IHEs make A/V system purchase decisions only to discver they have paid too much, the selected systems prove more costly to implement than planned, or the systems fail to meet the needs of faculty, students, and adminstration. Learn how to avoid the same mistakes.

Presented by: Doug O'Brien, President, Projectus, Inc.

Doug O'Brien is founder and president of Projectus, Inc., specializing in the design, installation and integration of audio-visual systems for businesses, institutions and government.

Presented by: Joe Schuch

This highly interactive session will showcase effective learning space designs throughout the U.S. and explain the strategic design processes that make them successful. A variety of learning space materials and webcasts will be made available to help to further the global dialogue of understanding the key issues faced when developing learning environments. Learn firsthand of the importance being “at the big” table when design and technology are integrated. Understand the perspectives of the IT professional, the architect, and the consultant and how to create a collaborative process. Attendees will learn strategies on creating innovative and effective learning spaces that integrate technology and enhance the learning process. Prepare yourself for a very engaging presentation.

Presented by: Jim A. Jorstad, Director of Educational Technologies, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse

Jim Jorstad has been a leading force in the effective use of technology in higher education for over twenty years. In his current position Jim is responsible for integrating technology into teaching and learning practices, learning space design, faculty development, innovative technology projects, distance education, as well as multi-media and web creation. He was instrumental in developing classroom designs and integrated technology for the $10 million renovation project Wing Technology Center project at UW-La Crosse, numerous classroom modernization projects, and is currently working on a new $40 million academic building project. He serves as a technology consultant on learning space design for architectural firms in Wisconsin.

Campus safety is more important than ever, and interoperable communications for first responders during emergencies is key. The challenge is that campus security, local police, fire and other emergency departments often use different, sometimes incompatible, communication systems. Learn how Bryant University addressed the problem with local first responders, and made it possible to better respond to normal day-to-day events as well as more serious life safety issues.

Presented by: Richard Siedzik, Director of Computer and Telecommunications Services, Bryant University.

How can universities use the web to increase enrollment during an era of shrinking applicants? How can departments use the web to increase the caliber of students who apply to their department? This presentation will show how Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz School used search marketing to reverse the downward trends in graduate student applications and increase conversion rates. Attendees of this presentation will walk away with a clear understanding of search marketing keywords, the important role they play in driving visitors to a web site, and tools to discover keywords to use for their own sites. Today’s prospective students live online. This session will teach you how search marketing can help you make sure your Web site doesn’t get lost in cyber space.

Presented by: Andy Wasser, Associate Dean, Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz School, Abu Noaman, CEO, Elliance, Inc.

Andrew Wasser is the Associate Dean at Carnegie Mellon University, responsible for the Master of Information Systems Management and the Master of Science in Information Security Policy and Management programs.

Abu Noaman's experience with and knowledge of web-based enrollment marketing has made him a sought-after speaker at key industry events.

When we focus on Second Life, one of the fastest changing virtual environments in existence, it becomes increasingly difficult to establish a firm grasp on its present, never mind its future. But as educators, it is imperative that we be ready for the next shift and that we are prepared to accommodate the repercussions of dramatic changes in the virtual space where we teach. This session looks at a system that will allow us to anticipate the ramifications of certain changes so that we may avoid being blindsided by them or begin to advocate for changes that will benefit our endeavors.

Presented by: Sarah “Intellagirl” Robbins, Director of Emerging Technologies, Media Sauce

Sarah “Intellagirl” Robbins is the Director of Emerging Technologies at Media Sauce in Carmel, IN. She is also a PhD candidate at Ball State University. Her research focus is the interplay between immersive, participatory, and social media in new online spaces such as Second Life. She is coauthor of the book Second Life for Dummies.

A web designer is responsible for creating a standards compliant, accessible and visually stimulating presence that services content providers and engages web site visitors. College and University web sites are are especially challenging to create as the web site must connect with multiple groups: prospective and current students, parents, alumni, benefactors, faculty and administration. This session, led by University Business' web designer, Stephanie Martinez, will demonstrate the fundamentals of user experience design including: use case scenarios, requirements documentation, wireframes, content development, graphic design, accessibility and usability testing.

Presented by: Stephanie Martinez, Web Designer, Professional Media Group

Stephanie Martinez recently joined the team at Professional Media Group where she manages web initiatives and visual development for EduComm conference producer, UniversityBusiness.com and DistrictAdministration.com. Stephanie designed and is webmaster for the 2008 EduComm conference website. She is an active web presence consultant and web designer.

From web streaming courses using Mediasite engineering the Jumbotron at athletic events, the Engineering Services Department at the University of Tennessee attributes its success to the creative use of technology and the blending of services. This session will highlight the University of Tennessee’s implementation of technology to deliver rich media, and show how its applications are driving innovation throughout the campus.

Presented by: Bob Hillhouse, Director of Engineering Services, University of Tennessee

Bob Hillhouse, Director of Engineering Services, provides video conferencing, web streaming services, classroom technical support, residence hall closed circuit surveillance system support, and game-day engineering support to The University of Tennessee.

Demonstrate the top Free Web 2.0 applications that are being used by faculty to enhance study learning. Session will demonstrate how these applications are currently being used in class to enhance the learning experience. Real life, for real live students.

Presented by: Randy Malta, District Telelearning Services , St. Louis Community College, Adjunct Professor of Communications at St. Louis Community College - Forest Park College and former Manager of Media Services at SLCC–Forest Park College

Randy Malta currently manages and oversees staff development program on Distance Learning and implementing technologies for learning.

In a world of information overload, institutions are struggling to engage their communities online in a meaningful way. As a result, institutions are turning to web designers and developers who can create engaging, cross-platform rich Internet applications (RIAs) to overcome this challenge. Adobe will address the latest trends in RIA development and discuss how Adobe’s rich client technologies including Flash and Adobe Integrated Runtime (Adobe AIR)—a cross-operating system application runtime—are leading the RIA movement.

Presented by: TBA

While many Web 2.0 innovations are being rapidly implemented by consumer and social networking sites across the internet, higher education institutions have been slower to adopt some of these emerging techonologies. Higher education institutions of all sizes must realize that they too, can take full advantage of social media tools such as blogs, RSS feeds, wikis, knowledge bases, and social networking to best use the collective wisdom, innovation, and efficiency of their most valuable asset -- the people behind content that connects.

Presented by: David Cummings

David Cummings founded Hannon Hill Corp. in 2001 with the goal of providing powerful XML web content management (WCM) solutions with an emphasis on personalized customer service. He serves as chairman of the board of the Technology Association of Georgia Content Management Society.

By incorporating distance learning, teachers experience the technological freedom to teach the way they want to teach, enhancing both the participant and instructor experience. Real-time interactive communications sparks creative and responsive learning. With easy to use systems that bring high quality video reliability to every call, teachers can focus on the education and not on the technology. This session will discuss:

• Overview of videoconferencing technology
• How to develop a strategy to implement an enterprise wide videoconferencing system for enhanced learning
• How to build a budget for strategy development and implementation across locations

Presented by: Corbett Speciale, Polycom

Corbett Speciale is responsible for assisting clients and partners in developing and implementing telepresence solutions. Corbett has spent a decade providing problem solving solutions to hundreds of organizations driven to improve the distance education experience. Prior to joining Polycom in 2006, Corbett was with AT&T and Caterpillar. While at AT&T, Corbett served as a Global Video Specialist. Corbett was responsible for assisting K-20 educational institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and state and local governments to develop and implement large-scale video networks. While at Caterpillar, Corbett served as a Technology Consultant responsible for the design, delivery and management of corporate video facilities in the Technical Services Division.

How can I record my class? Where can I put up my class media? We want to record a special speaker, what do we need to do? These are common questions from faculty. On our campus we have not had a central support for these capabilities until relatively recently. As new tools have been purchased and implemented there is now a plethora of tools to provide media online. The new question is, “Which tool is right for me?” In this presentation we will explore our current options for media delivery and the requirements for implementation and support. We will include a discussion of classroom infrastructure, tools used on campus, and support materials available to our faculty.

Presented by: Christopher Higgins, Manager of Learning Technologies, University of Maryland and Sue Clabaugh, Manager of Instructional Facilities Group, Office of Information Technology, the University of Maryland

Chris Higgins is the Manager of Learning Technologies at the University of Maryland. He has supported faculty in their use of technology for teaching and learning for more than 15 years. He has a special interest in exploring new technologies and assisting faculty to use them.

Sue Clabaugh is Manager of the Instructional Facilities group in the Office of Information Technology at the University of Maryland. IF is responsible for providing all types of support, from designing classrooms and high-end AV systems to maintaining equipment and supporting users. Sue also is an Adjunct Faculty member in the School Library/Media Program of the College of Information Studies. Sue is the co-author and editor of Classroom Design Manual, which is in its third edition.

Needing a large media ingestation system to accompany Blackboard, MSU built its own media management system based on core elements existing in our podcast system. The extreme makeover yielded a management system that captures, stores, retrieves and manages digital assets. The session will highlight technical aspects of its creation and challenges.

Presented by: Kathleen C. Olivieri, PhD

Dr. Olivieri’s professional career includes integrating technology into higher education at Mississippi State University over the past 14 years. Currently Dr. Olivieri is a Lead IT Consultant with Information Technology Services and coordinates the podcasting pilot project, classroom technology project and digital video initiatives.

This session is a case study of how video conferencing is used to improve teacher education at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.

Presented by: George Holston, Coordinator for Special Projects in Technology, College of Education, East Carolina University and Jill Ardley, Departmnet of Curriculum and Instruction, East Carolina University

This fast-paced introduction to Crestron’s industry-leading technology will demonstrate our limitless range of customizable and integrated control solutions for A/V distribution, lighting, and environmental control and management. Learn about the innovative MPS-series – a complete presentation control and signal routing solution, the cost-effective iMedia and QuickMedia A/V transports, the new DigitalMedia transport for distributing HDMI content, Crestron touchpanels, and the award-winning RoomView AV resource and asset management application. Crestron will seamlessly simplify the control of the presentation environment allowing your educators to focus on the teaching and not the technology.

Presented by: Michael Frank

In this session, participants will learn effective management techniques to better navigate the development waterways. Participants will learn how to facilitate collaboration and strategic implementation between the SME, ID, and IT team members so that the course design is well integrated and the course development aligns with the mission of the team. In this session participants will learn:

• Effective management techniques
• The paradigms of the team members
• Strategies for integration and collaboration
• Producing an integrated e-learning course

Presented by: Katherine Pang, PhD

Dr. Pang has over 15 years of experience in the design, development and delivery of educational courses and professional development and training content. She has been the CEO and Founder of three companies in the field of applied skills, active learning both in an ILT, CBT and Web-Based environment.

How can colleges and universities can reach beyond the stereotypical freshmen demographic and grab a pool of eager adult learners? The group has been labeled “non-traditional students” since the beginning of time, but Deborah Snyder honors them with the title of “The New Traditionals.” This session reviews the results of Snyder’s research for her book “The New Traditionals: Adult Students and Higher Ed Marketing.” She describes the paradigm shift that reflects the reality of today’s typical college student based on age, lifestyle, and working status, and what institutions must do to capture and keep their attention.

Presented by: Deborah A. Snyder, Higher Education and Adult Learning Consultant

A pioneer in Internet-based distance education, Deborah Snyder created the first online academic interactive marketing program in the country and led the development of the first online student orientation for Michigan Virtual University used by the eArmy University. She continues to advise business and higher education clients seeking to build quality programs for adult learners through alternative programming and distance education.

Despite best efforts to create web-based content that engages first-year students, many schools now realize that while students use .edu web sites to access class schedules, homework assignments and grades, they spend most of their online time elsewhere. “Friends” networks, blogs, instant messaging applications and lifestyle/entertainment content attract far more attention than does first-year experience content. Your preferred content and their preferred content needn’t be mutually exclusive, however. This session looks at how to orchestrate blogs, messaging, digital facebook, lifestyle content and other entertaining online experiences, while communicating key FYE messages and impacting retention.

Presented by: Dr. Linda McMurdock, Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs/Dean of Students, Loyola Marymount University, Peter Kraft, CEO, Co-Founder, GoalQuest Inc.,Tracy Howe, Executive Vice President, Co-Founder, GoalQuest Inc.

Peter Kraft and Tracy Howe have specifically focused on strategic tactics to improve the First Year Experience of freshman students through strategic, web-based communications. They have cultivated partnerships with a variety of institutions, including Loyola Marymount University and Dr. Mary McMurdock, a seasoned student affairs professional looking to improve the First Year Experience and retention levels in the university’s students.

The University of Southern California wanted a system that would allow academic advisors to monitor students’ progress across 90+ different organizational units with the goal of improving retention rates campus-wide. A collaboration with the firm Urban Insight resulted in a web-based, central information repository called UAdvise. It allows advisors to accurately assess each student's current situation, prepare advising worksheets and multi-year course plans online, and communicate more effectively with their students throughout the counseling process. Presenters will review the early results from UAdvise after one full semester of use, discuss where the system is and is not succeeding, and offer tips for managing a large technology project such as UAdvise.

Presented by: Dr. Gene Bickers, Associate Vice Provost, Undergraduate Programs and Heather Cartagena,Assistant Director, Undergraduate Programs, University of Southern California

Gene Bickers is associate vice provost for undergraduate programs. His responsibilities include oversight of the Center for Pedagogical Technology, which helps coordinate efforts by faculty and information technology staff to enhance the classroom experience. Heather Cartagena is the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs in the University of Southern California Office of the Provost and project lead for the university-wide USC Undergraduate Advisement Database which serves nearly 200 advisors with more than 16,000 student records.

In January of 2007, the prestigious Northwestern University Prosthetic-Orthotics Center (NUPOC) took a giant leap into the future by completely transitioning to a blended learning format. Utilizing Sonic Foundry’s Mediasite, NUPOC delivers nearly 350 live and on-demand presentations per term. With this presentation, you will learn how NUPOC has created a highly interactive online learning experience for these post-baccalaureate, allied health students.

Presented by: Jodi Glenn Fox

Jodi Fox has been developing technical training for a variety of adult audiences for fifteen years. In 2006, she launched a new blended learning format at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Transitioning to blended learning allowed her program increase enrollment capacity by 50 percent. Her goal is to maximize collaboration and interaction for distance learners to keep them engaged, motivated and excited about the experience.

Imagine the power of getting under the thoughts and desires of students and prospective applicants. Today technology provides opportunities for schools to cultivate a deeper understanding of who students are, what they think and where they stand. This session will demonstrate how diving into data and harnessing web analytics will allow colleges and universities to create targeted programs for students and customized marketing for applicants that are delivered at the right time with the right message. Participants will learn how leveraging emerging technologies and exercising measurability can help universities break down the barriers and cut through the clutter to capture and engage the best types of students.

Presented by: Greg Morris, Associate Dean of Administration and Enrollment at Regent University and Skip Dampier

Skip Dampier directs and oversees the strategy and creative development practices for Tocquigny. As a business and digital marketing consultant, he is highly skilled at combining the art and science of digital age marketing, including strategic planning, messaging development, and ideation.

Electronic portfolio (EPs) is a digital shell which may contain images, video, text and sound. Faculty are interested in the use of EPs to enhance student learning. EPs may be used to demonstrate process and product but also can serve as a means of evaluation and competency. This is a case study of how using technology to do EPs moves away from teacher-directed instructional methods to student-directed methods. This unique learning method better engages the student in the learning process.

Presented by: Sandra M. Weiss, Professor and Program Director of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at Neumann College

Sandra M. Weiss is Professor and Program Director of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at Neumann College. Integrating technology into her teaching practice is a special area of interest and she continues to give presentations in innovative uses of technology in the classroom. In the past, she designed self-paced instructional units and instructional videotapes for microscopic work.

The session will explore strategies for infusing instructional technology at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) where the development of distance learning/instructional technology lags in comparison to Traditionally White Institutions (TWIs). Various dimensions of online learning in one southern HBCU will be showcased including the challenges faced and initiatives underway to expand distance learning/instructional technology while improving educational outcomes.

Presented by: Della R. Posey, Jackson State University

For the past 10 years, Della R. Posey has been redefining educational delivery at Jackson State University (Miss.). She transformed her first online course in 1998 through the utilization of HTML programming. As a proponent and driver of instructional technology at JSU, she encourages faculty to re-think and adapt their teaching methodology to engage the “digital natives”—students—to whom technology is commonplace.