Hall of Ideas J

Integrated planning efforts (budget, digital, academic planning, SEM, etc.) require COLOs to advocate for learners in new ways – what particular skills can COLOs bring to these integrated efforts (change management, etc.) that will help move institutions forward into a sustainable digital future? Join your colleagues and friends as we consider the role of COLOs from two different perspectives:

Advocacy and Mission: Capitalizing on our Eye of Sauron Moment
COLO Competencies: Change Management and the Normalization of Crisis Management

• Tom Cavanagh, University of Central Florida
• Joshua Steele, University of Tennessee Knoxville
• Jocelyn Widmer, Texas A&M University

Strategic Revenue Sharing: How Should We Align Incentives and Goals for Online Programs?
Hall of Ideas E | Leadership, Administration and Strategy | Practitioners |  
Decisions made by university and online program leaders about sharing revenue internally with academic departments are highly strategic and have far-reaching effects. Participants in this session will help develop tools to best align incentives provided by revenue-sharing options with online program goals.

• Tony Ammeter, University of Mississippi
• April Thompson, University of Mississippi
• Emily Ferris, University of Mississippi

Moderator: Barbara Kopp MIller, University of Toledo

SARA Solutions: A Workshop on Interstate Distance Education Reciprocity
Hall of Ideas I | Emerging Trends/Topics | Practitioners |  
This interactive pre-conference workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) and demonstrate the use of the large variety of resources for SARA-participating institutions to support their SARA-related needs, including the institution cost-savings calculator, interactive data dashboards, SARA Source online catalog, and online courses for institutional personnel. Participants will also learn about the benefits of SARA participation as well as the requirements and tips for success.

• Melanie Booth, NC-SARA
• Emily Jacobson, NC-SARA

Moderator: Bobbi Jo Carter, East Carolina University

Rapid Prototyping and Mass Customization in Online Course Design
Meeting Rooms MN | Instructional Design and Technology | Practitioners |  
Utilizing a mass customization model of course development, including templates for different types of courses, participants will understand and practice with a rapid model of course development that does not eschew quality.

• Stevie Rocco, Penn State University

Moderator: Kevin Shanley, Utah State University

Ready Student Go: Designing Authentic Assessments to Improve Transfer between Academic and Real-World Contexts
Meeting Rooms OP | Teaching and Learning | Practitioners |  
Want to create assessments that are student-centered, fair, equitable and enhance student learning? Traditional assessments measure knowledge, but authentic assessments prepare students for the real world and the complex situations they will encounter. Join us in this workshop to explore authentic assessments and develop tools to create them.

• Larissa Rodionov, Texas State Technical College
• Carey Applegate, University of Illinois Springfield
• Jillian Manzer, Texas State Technical College
• Jessica Martinez, Texas State Technical College

Moderator: Priscilla Bamba, Grand Canyon University

Leveraging AI into Assignment Design and Facilitation
Hall of Ideas G | AI, Instructional Design and Technology | Practitioners |  
The US Department of Education recently posted on their Office of Educational Technology site (tech.ed.gov/ai/) that “Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technologies will have powerful impacts on learning not only through direct supports for students, but also by empowering educations to be more adaptive to learner needs and less consumed by routine, repetitive tasks”. There is a dire need for innovative approaches to assessment design and implementation in this rapidly evolving landscape of AI and educational technology. To meet this need, the purpose of this workshop is to introduce faculty/instructors and instructional designers and developers to the opportunities that AI and machine learning present to assessment design and have hands-on experience designing assessment and educational artifacts that leverage the power of AI regardless of the modality of instruction.

• Pratima Enfield, Johns Hopkins University
• Sandra Chadwell, Johns Hokins University
• Maria Tobar, Johns Hopkins University
• Jennifer Stawasz, Johns Hopkins University

Moderator: Jennie A. Harrop, George Fox University

Online Program Development in Ten Steps
Hall of Ideas H | Program Management and Design | Practitioners |  
This workshop will present an original model for the development  of online programs in higher education that participants will use to design an action plan.

• Miguel (Miko) Nino, Rhode Island College
• Alicia Johnson, Virginia Tech

Moderator: Cindy Cravens, University of Missouri

SESSION CANCELLED OPM Partnerships: Negotiating on Behalf of your Institution
Hall of Ideas F | Student Recruitment and Retention | Practitioners |  
Join us for an informal conversation to hear how other institutions are approaching (or plan to approach) their OPM existing agreements and collectively capture recommendations for institutions moving forward.

• Jason Rhode, Northern Illinois University
• Jeff Sun, University of Louisville

Moderator: Julie Uranis, UPCEA

Building an Equitable Digital Learning Infrastructure to Support Student Success
Meeting Rooms KL | Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion | Experts/Strategic |  
This session will discuss how to leverage your digital learning infrastructure to build, measure, and collaborate with an organizational-level focus on achieving more equitable student success.

• Karen Vignare, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities

Moderator: Evan Straub, University of Michigan

Conducting Research and Evaluation in Online Education: A Research Toolkit
Meeting Rooms QR | Research | Practitioners |  
This session consists of applied or practice-based research planning and evaluation activities to help participants prepare for conducting research and evaluation at the course or program level.  Specifically, we will utilize the DETA Research Toolkit developed by the National Research Center for Distance Education and Technological Advancements (DETA) to guide the development of research and evaluation plans for online learning.  Attendees will walk away with a research and evaluation agenda and the necessary tools to help them conduct research and evaluation in their course and on their campus. DETA seeks to identify and evaluate effective course and institutional practices in online learning with special attention to traditionally underrepresented groups.

• Tanya Joosten, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Moderator: Christina Trombley, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Madison Ballroom | Streaming

• Michelle Pacansky-Brock, Online Faculty Developer and Author, Foothill College

Dr. Michelle Pacansky-Brock is a noted leader in higher education with expertise in online teaching, course design, and faculty development. Michelle’s work has helped online instructors across the nation and beyond understand how to craft relevant, humanized online learning experiences that support the diverse needs of college students. She is the author of Best Practices for Teaching with Emerging Technologies  (2nd edition, Routledge) and has received national recognition for her excellence in teaching and faculty development from the Online Learning Consortium (OLC).

Currently, Michelle Online Faculty Developer and Author at Foothill College. Learn more about Michelle at brocansky.com and connect with her on Twitter @brocansky.

Microcredentialing: A Case Study on Course Design and LMS Configuration
Hall of Ideas E | Program Management and Design | Foundational | Streaming
During this session, we cover how the UW Extended Campus piloted a new model of microcredential design in partnership with local employers. We take participants on a journey through the design and development process of meeting employer expectations and working with industry experts new to microcredentialing. We invite participants to reflect and discuss how they might address opportunities and constraints. We conclude the journey by highlighting how we kept the learner experience at the forefront.

• Ryan Anderson, University of Wisconsin Extended Campus
• Nathan Ewings, University of Wisconsin Extended Campus

Moderator: Susan Seal, Mississippi State University

AI, AI, Oh! Strategies for Engaging Learners With Artificial Intelligence While Promoting Academic Integrity
Hall of Ideas G | AI, Instructional Design and Technology | Practitioners | Streaming
How does artificial intelligence fit within the world of higher education? Help students learn to use this technology while maintaining academic integrity.

• Michele Gribbins, University of Illinois Springfield
• Emily Boles, University of Illinois Springfield
• Layne Morsch, University of Illinois Springfield

Moderator: Heather Welzant, Capella University

Federal Regulatory Changes – Impact When Serving Students by Distance Education
Hall of Ideas I | Emerging Trends/Topics | Practitioners | Streaming
This session will inform and help institutions plan for future U.S. Department of Education Federal regulations regarding regular and substantive interaction, OPMs, state authorization and reciprocity, and programs that lead to a license or certification.

• Cheryl Dowd, WCET
• Russ Poulin, WCET
• Jordan DiMaggio, UPCEA

Moderator: Nathan Bullock, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

How Do Online Students Perceive Online Proctoring?
Meeting Rooms MN | Teaching and Learning, Research | Practitioners | Streaming
The topic of online proctoring has received heightened attention due to the pandemic and recent legal cases. This session will share the results of a mixed method survey of online students' perceptions of online exam proctoring.

• Tay McEdwards, Oregon State University Ecampus
• Greta Underhill, Oregon State University Ecampus

Moderator: Debbie Wilk, Toronto Metropolitan Unviersity

Leveling the Playing Field for Online Students
Meeting Rooms QR | Student Recruitment and Retention | Practitioners |  
Online student behavior is unique and requires a different level of service from point of inquiry through graduation. In efforts to provide a personalized experience for online students, UToledo created an on-boarding position to assist students in the transition from admissions to their academic college, including new student orientation, financial counseling, and academic advising.

• Drew Saltzstein, The University of Toledo
• Shannon Neumann, The University of Toledo
• Jonathan Schramm, The University of Toledo

Moderator: Jason Smith, Anthology

Experiences of Students With ADHD in Online Learning Environments
Meeting Rooms KL | Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion | Foundational |  
This session presents a qualitative study about students with ADHD who took online courses. The study revealed a disconnect between the participants’ learning needs, preferences, and the attributes of their online learning environments, which have implications for the design, development, and teaching of inclusive online learning environments in higher education.

• Cathryn Friel, University of Missouri

Moderator: Larissa Rodionov, Texas State Technical College

Teaching and Practicing Foresight in Higher Education
Meeting Rooms OP | Teaching and Learning | Practitioners |  
Were you surprised by the pandemic in 2020 or ChatGPT in 2022? Join us to learn how our institutions teach and practice foresight to explore, prepare and innovate in the future of education.

• Maricel Lawrence, Purdue University Global
• Chris Mayer, United States Military Academy (West Point)
• David Staley, The Ohio State University
• Glenn Walton, Purdue University Global

Moderator: Laurie Fowlkes, Rice University

Building Together, A System-wide Collaboration to Online Program Expansion
Hall of Ideas H | Leadership, Administration and Strategy | Practitioners |  
The City University of New York, the nation’s largest urban university system, will launch over 200 online programs in the next five years. The approach includes developing a shared online program development framework across 25 colleges. With a selection of CUNY’s Chief Online Learning Officers, this panel discussion will explore the active building process CUNY is undertaking to accomplish this goal.

• Evan Silberman, The City University of New York
• Loretta Brancaccio-Taras, Kingsborough Community College
• Olena Zhadko, Lehman College
• Nathalie Zarisfi, City Tech College
• Jenny Quarles, The City University of New York

Moderator: Annie Taylor, Pennsylvania State University

The Future of Inclusive Education: Implications of AI for Inclusive Pedagogy
Hall of Ideas J | AI, Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion
Inclusive online education is an effective way to reach every learner regardless of their age or abilities. Emerging AI technologies and tools bring both opportunities and threats to learners with disabilities. The teaching community must remain vigilant to sustain inclusive pedagogy. In this session, Dr. Sam will engage John Baker and Kelly Hermann in a conversation to discover what the future of inclusive education looks like to them in the face of the growing influence of AI on teaching and learning. Dr. Sam will also share D2L’s Technology-Content-Pedagogy-Community framework as a tool to preserve inclusive teaching and learning practices during times of rapid technology changes.

• John Baker, D2L
• Sambhavi Chandrashekar, D2L
• Kelly Hermann, University of Phoenix

Conversations with Colleagues

Moderator: Anita Samuel, Uniform Services University

3:00 - 3:30 PM CT
Inclusive Syllabi: Promoting Equity, Belonging, and Growth from Day One
Hall of Ideas F | Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion | Foundational | CwC
Promote belonging and growth mindsets in the classroom via inclusive syllabi. Based on values of equity and inclusion, we will share our process of developing an inclusive syllabus and invite others to share their ideas.

• K. Elizabeth McDonald, Walden University

3:30 - 4:00 PM CT
Utilizing Student Metrics to Improve Online Learning
Hall of Ideas F | Instructional Design and Technology | Foundational | CwC
Auburn Online Maintenance and Revision process combines faculty feedback with multiple sources of student learning analytics to identify areas of course design in need of refinement. This integrated analysis facilitates growth-mindset conversations with faculty and promotes improved course design and delivery through data-informed revisions.

• Emily Eversull, Auburn University
• Sydney Bassett, Auburn University
• Shawndra Bowers, Auburn University

What’s an Ideal Institutional Revenue Sharing Model for Online Learning?
Hall of Ideas E | Leadership, Administration and Strategy | Foundational | Streaming
Wondering how best to fund your online initiatives? Join us as we explore the pros and cons of various funding models and outline the elements of an "ideal" model for your institutional context!

• Ann Taylor, Penn State University

Moderator: Beth Brunk, University of Texas El Paso

Sustainable Course Design for the Hybrid University Campus
Hall of Ideas I | Program Management and Design | Experts/Strategic | Streaming
Presenters will share the results of a campus mixed-methods assessment that revealed the university as emerging to be a hybrid campus and in need of sustainable professional develop that efficiently prepares faculty to design and teach in all modalities. The resulting Sustainable Course Design faculty development program, its learning outcomes, and the course structure will be shared and used to illicit attendee discussion.

• Anissa Lokey-Vega, Kennesaw State University
• Kim Loomis, Kennesaw State University
• Garima Banerjee, Kennesaw State University

Moderator: Clay Taylor, Texas Tech Univeristy

Have Some Standards for Accessibility in Your EdTech
Hall of Ideas G | Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion | Practitioners | Streaming
This session presents a collaboratively developed Accessibility Rubric to guide institutional leaders with entry-level vetting of your digital teaching and learning tools.

• Kelly Hermann, University of Phoenix
• Andrea Deau, 1EdTech

Moderator: Natalia Kouraeva, Rutgers University

Beyond Term Papers and Exams: Innovative Assignments for the Online Classroom
Meeting Rooms MN | AI, Teaching and Learning | Foundational | Streaming
The nature of online learning challenges the value of assignments that can be easily completed with a Google search, AI content generator, or that are prone to an amalgamation of cut/paste information. In this presentation, we explore creative online assignment ideas that require students to actively, meaningfully process course content to foster learning and skill development.

• Jean Mandernach, Grand Canyon University

Moderator: Angela Xiong, Northwestern University

Improv Your Way to Better SME / Designer Relationships
Hall of Ideas J | Emerging Trends/Topics | Practitioners |  
Join this interactive session where designers learn how to think quickly, stay positive, and collaboratively communicate in a fun and comical way. Instructional designers (as improv players) will practice skills and strategies they can use when consulting with subject matter experts. Observers (non-players) are also welcome! All will gain insights as to how approaching design with an improvisational mindset can increase collaboration. The games modeled in this session can also be shared with your design teams after the conference.

• Penny Ralston-Berg, Penn State University

Moderator: Steve VandenAvond, Northern Michigan University

Incorporating Hands-on Experiments Into an Online Science Course
Meeting Rooms KL | Teaching and Learning | Practitioners |  
This study reported findings of the effectiveness of four hands-on activities conducted in home environment in an online science course from both students’ perception and their knowledge acquisition perspectives. The results of this study provide practical guidance and implications for teaching and learning science online using laboratory activities.

• Dan Ye, Michigan Technological University

Moderator: Daniel Kalef, Green Flower

Leveling Up Your Online Game: a Self-Assessment Opportunity for Quality Online Teaching
Meeting Rooms OP | Instructional Design and Technology | Practitioners |  
What additional tools and opportunities can mature online programs offer to help faculty continue to level up: to learn and grow in their online teaching practices?  In this session, we will share a newly developed rubric to help faculty reflectively evaluate their online teaching practices separately from their course design.

• Rebecca Yost, Florida Gulf Coast University
• Katie Wing, Florida Gulf Coast University

Moderator: Melody Buckner, University of Arizona

Creating a Foundation for e-Learning Success
Hall of Ideas H | Student Recruitment and Retention | Foundational |  
A Purdue University team created a self-paced course, Learning Online 101, for students to engage with introduction content for virtual learning to help students adapt and gain confidence to set them up for long-term academic success in the online environment.

• Alexus Maschinot, Purdue University Online

Moderator: Lee Maxey, MindMax

Mentorship Experiences of Graduate Student and Early Career Instructors
Meeting Rooms QR | Research | Practitioners |  
In this session, I will share the findings of a research study on the mentorship experiences of graduate student and early career online instructors in the absence of a formalized cross-departmental mentorship initiative. I will identify various types of mentorship that are already occurring, the significance of mentorship to new online instructors, and opportunities for future initiatives.

• Heather Garcia, Oregon State University Ecampus
• Mary Ellen Dello Stritto, Oregon State University Ecampus

Moderator: William (Bill) Rials, Tulane University

• Pam Suzadail, College of William & Mary
• Ben Kennedy, Kennedy & Company

Moderator: Caleb Simmons, University of Arizona

Madison Ballroom | AI, Teaching and Learning | Streaming
As educators respond to each new release of ChatGPT with excitement or dread, important questions, concerns, and discussions remain.  Join us for a discussion by key leaders and others on the up- and downsides of the maturation of AI around the globe.

• Bettyjo Bouchey, National Louis University
• Tom Cavanagh, University of Central Florida
• Asim Ali, Auburn University

Moderator: Ray Schroeder, UPCEA

Online Mentoring for Faculty and Students: Scaling Up Support for Teaching and Learning
Hall of Ideas G | Student Recruitment and Retention | Practitioners | Streaming
This session will provide insights into online mentoring for faculty and students, discussing a variety of mentoring models, along with relevant best practices and examples of effective and successful implementation. This session will highlight the rationale for mentoring, characteristics of effective mentors and mentees, how to structure or organize programs, and will detail the core elements for setting up and running online mentoring programs.

• Olena Zhadko, Lehman College, CUNY

Moderator: Rena Palloff, Capella University

Instructional Design's Position in Higher Education
Hall of Ideas I | Emerging Trends/Topics | Practitioners | Streaming
For the past three years, the higher education instructional design field has experienced greater academic exposure than ever before, for better or worse. So much of the success or failure of instructional design teams is related to the understanding and correct positioning from leadership. Some of the drawbacks include: An inconsistent understanding of instructional design duties resulting in a vast difference in job descriptions, pay, and expectations. A misunderstanding of the juxtaposition between scale and quality. Absence of innovation corollary to reduced budgets. (Without the risk to fail, innovation is forfeited.) Overworked, mistreated, and/or burnt out staff with no sign of additional resources or adjusted expectations on the horizon. Some benefits include: Instructional design representation and consultation in executive strategic planning. Adjustment of pay and titles in line with enhanced responsibilities. Extra resources aligned with realistic outcomes for growing internal teams. Some get institutions get it right, but many get it wrong... resulting in several skilled people leaving the field. Instructional design personnel (in all forms) need to consolidate and communicate what we do and what it's worth in order to correctly position ourselves for the future. The best way to communicate this is with a united voice. So let's gather and consider the future together.

• Camille Funk, University of California, Irvine
• Ryan Anderson, University of Wisconsin Extended Campus

Moderator: Angel Earle, EducationDynamics

Using Videos and other Technology to Improve Student Success
Meeting Rooms MN | Instructional Design and Technology | Practitioners | Streaming
The changing landscape of the higher education classroom had led to more online, asynchronous education. Using tools such as Loom and Zoom has made the establishing of and nurturing a rapport with online students and can increase success rates.

• Priscilla Bamba, Grand Canyon University

Moderator: Glenn Walton, Purdue Global

Considerations in Offering Remote Synchronous Courses at the Institutional  Level
Hall of Ideas E | Program Management and Design | Experts/Strategic | Streaming
Learn how Penn State looked at offering courses in a remote synchronous mode to respond to student requests and recommendations for support structures for both faculty and students engaging in remote synchronous coursework.

• Stevie Rocco, Penn State University

Moderator: Kristine Rabberman, University of Pennsylvania

Show Me the Money: The Role of Financial Models in Online Program Development and Sustainability
Meeting Rooms KL | Leadership, Administration and Strategy | Practitioners |  
An important part of a robust online course and program development ecosystem is a financial model that supports faculty and programs. We feel that online learning professionals with design and academic backgrounds need to have a good understanding of model development and can be a valuable part of the process.

• Beth Brunk, University of Texas at El Paso
• Sunay Palsole, Texas A&M University

Moderator: Meni Sarris, Spur

We Need to Discuss Synchronous Instructor Presence and Student Outcomes — Where Is the Evidence?
Meeting Rooms OP | Research | Practitioners |  
In this session we will discuss the outcome of a systematic review and meta analysis on the  relationship between synchronous instructor presence on student learning and satisfaction in online courses. Attendees will engage in a guided discussion about the limitations of the current research on this topic and brainstorm positive steps toward improving the research.

• Mary Ellen Dello Stritto, Oregon State University Ecampus
• Lidija Krebs-Lazendic, University of New South Wales

Moderator: Alan Reifman, Texas Tech Univeristy

A Blackboard to Canvas Epic at Johns Hopkins University
Meeting Rooms QR | Instructional Design and Technology | Experts/Strategic |  
In late 2021 Johns Hopkins University (JHU) had to make hard decisions about keeping it’s current LMS or migrating to a new platform for all of the university’s differ division.  Learn the reasons, processes JHU used, the impact on the university as a whole, and what to consider when evaluating your own learning technologies if you are contemplating changes.

• David Bongiovanni, Johns Hopkins University

Moderator: Cole McFarren, University of Arizona

Online Program and Course Design Focused on Student Success
Hall of Ideas H | Program Management and Design | Practitioners |  
How can the curriculum and student learning experience for fully online academic programs be intentionally designed to facilitate success for the specific student audience? This session will discuss a holistic approach to program planning and how that information carries through to course design with a focus on student success.

• Lisa Berry, Boise State University
• Michael Kohntopp, Boise State University

Moderator: Daria LaTorre, Duquesne University

Conversations with Colleagues

Moderator: Layne Morsch, University of Illinois Springfield

10:00 - 10:30 AM CT
Online Offerings: Differentiate or Disappear
Hall of Ideas F | Student Recruitment and Retention | Foundational | CwC
In a world of growing online higher education programs, students are looking for programs that not only resonate with them, but that will allow them to stand out amongst their peers.  Universities are faced with the challenge of differentiating their programs to attract prospective students or risk getting lost in the online sea of programs.

• Ed Borbely, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Peter Pinckney, Apollidon Learning

10:30 - 11:00 AM CT
Supporting Learner Persistence: Designing for Value, Belonging, and Self-Efficacy in Employer-Sponsored Learners
Hall of Ideas F | Student Recruitment and Retention | Practitioners | CwC
In this session, we will explore ways to meet the evolving needs of employer-sponsored learners. How might we design learning experiences that meet the unique needs of these students and their employers, build workforce relevant skills that are immediately valuable, and foster a practice of resilience that will serve these learners throughout their careers?

• Kate Parker, LearningMate
• Jaymes Walker-Myers, Southern New Hampshire University

Is it Worth the Investment? Using Data and Financial Information for Continuing Education and Online Programs Evaluation
Hall of Ideas I | Program Management and Design | Foundational | Streaming
This session will present a list of data and metrics that institutions can follow to evaluate the feasibility of developing new continuing education and online programs and how to obtain them. In addition, this presentation will provide an evaluation rubric that can be used to study the feasibility of existing continuing education and online programs.

• Jenifer Giroux, Rhode Island College
• Miguel (Miko) Nino, Rhode Island College

Moderator: Allan Guenther, University of Alabama

Gearing Up for HyFlex: (Re)design Considerations for Faculty and Instructional Designers
Meeting Rooms MN | Instructional Design and Technology | Practitioners | Streaming
What should faculty and instructional designers consider in order to design HyFlex courses to support the same learning outcomes across modalities? This session will provide opportunities to discuss this question with Missouri Online instructional designers who are gearing up to support faculty and have firsthand experience teaching with the HyFlex model.

• Liz du Plessis, Missouri Online

Moderator: Chad Schone, Central Washington University

Using a Learning Analytics Dashboard to Combine High Tech with High Touch
Hall of Ideas G | Student Recruitment and Retention | Practitioners | Streaming
The University of Central Florida has developed a dashboard that collects (almost) real-time data from the learning management system to both help identify students who are at risk and guide them towards assistance and interventions.

• Thomas Cavanagh, University of Central Florida

Moderator: Anissa Vega, Kennesaw State University

Baking It In: Using Instructional Technology to Integrate Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes
Hall of Ideas E | Instructional Design and Technology | Practitioners | Streaming
How do we ensure assessment of program learning outcomes is “baked in” to our courses?  This can be accomplished by using instructional technology to “bake in” program learning outcome assessment data collection directly into courses. Learning outcome data can be easily collected every semester by integrating curriculum mapping and alignment structure into the learning management system.  Faculty and program administrators can use this process to collect learning outcome data for efficient program review, to make curricular decisions, and for accreditation purposes.

• Ilianna Kwaske, Tulane University
• William Rials, Tulane University
• Ronni Tyger, Tulane University
• Stoney Gaddy, Tulane University

Moderator: Tracy Miller, Northern Illinois University

You Belong Here: Building an Equitable and Inclusive Online Learning Community
Hall of Ideas J | Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion | Practitioners |  
With the rapid growth of global learning and threats to affirmative action, acknowledging the value and importance of diversity and building a sense of belonging has become more important than ever. This session will explore inclusive course design strategies used at Northwestern’s School of Professional Studies and how we can use course analytics and data to measure our success.

• David Noffs, Northwestern University
• Angela Xiong, Northwestern University

Moderator: Janet Smith, University of Arizona

Shaping Vision & Strategy: Applying Global Lessons from Non-Credit Online Learners
Meeting Rooms KL | Research | Experts/Strategic |  
In this presentation we share findings from a large, global study of non-credit online learners demonstrating the ways they discover and make use of these offerings both to achieve their individual goals and as a bridge toward formal degree programs. We operationalize our findings as strategic recommendations for institutional leaders as they consider how non-credit and alternative credentials can complement credit-bearing offerings within their overall strategic vision for online learning.

• Nathaniel Cradit, University of Michigan
• Sarah Dysart, University of Michigan

Moderator: Chris Edwards, MindEdge

New Models of Higher Education: Unbundled, Rebundled, Customized, & DIY
Hall of Ideas F | Emerging Trends/Topics | Practitioners |  
This session will showcase lessons learned in alternative credentialing, digital badging, prior learning assessment, skills-based taxonomy development, comprehensive learning records, and more, from the recently published book New Models of Higher Education: Unbundled, Rebundled, Customized, & DIY, the winner of UPCEA's 2023 Philip E. Frandson Award for Literature. This session will present the work of more than 50 leaders in the field; a discussion will be led on practical and strategic decisions facing institutions, and on high-level policies, processes, and resource needs.

• Aaron Brower, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Ryan Specht-Boardman, Competency-Based Education Network

Moderator: Karen Vignare, APLU

The Faces and Frames of a Leader
Meeting Rooms QR | Leadership, Administration and Strategy | Experts/Strategic |  
This interactive session will introduce a framework that will help online leaders balance the demands of the multiple internal and external stakeholders in the complex higher education environment who play key roles in the personal success of the leader as well as the success of the online effort.

• Kim Siegenthaler, The City University of New York
• Susan Elkins, University of South Carolina

Moderator: Ruthanne Thompson, University of North Texas

Challenge and Support: Using Student Development Theory to Facilitate Online Graduate Student Success
Meeting Rooms OP | Teaching and Learning | Practitioners |  
This session will explore the concepts of Sanford’s (1967) theory of Challenge and Support and how this framework can be applied to create strategies to assist faculty members in increasing online student success. Included will be best practices with how to engage online graduate learners as well as aiding them in overcoming obstacles to their education.

• Racheal Stimpson, Grand Canyon University

Moderator: Adam Roth-Saks, University of Pennsylvania

Conversations with Colleagues

Moderator: Courtney Doi, University of North Carolina

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT
A Holistic Approach to Program Evaluation
Hall of Ideas H | Teaching and Learning | Experts/Strategic | CwC
Program evaluation is key to ensuring the ongoing success of online programs. But these evaluations need to take a 360 degree perspective considering all facets of the program including student support, faculty support, course design, curriculum design, and technology. This session will present a holistic approach to evaluation adopted by one institution.

• Anita Samuel, Uniformed Services University

12:00 - 12:30 PM CT
Investigating Metacognitive Presence in a MOOC Course Environment
Hall of Ideas H | Teaching and Learning | Foundational | CwC
In this session, we explain the educational framework we utilized for investigating the discussion forum data consisting of students' inputs from the undergraduate-level Introduction to Python Programming course in a MOOC platform. Based on our findings regarding students' metacognitive and cognitive presence and course performance, we invite attendees to in-depth conversations about leveraging large-scale learning data to gain insights into online students' metacognitive presence and learning performance.

• Meryem Yilmaz Soylu, Georgia Institute of Technology

The New Online: How Community and College Partnerships Evoke Improved Practices for Collaborating and Accessibility
Hall of Ideas G | Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion | Practitioners | Streaming
The University of Illinois Springfield provides accessible, engaging and impactful online strategies to enhance community partnerships employing content experts, faculty and staff to design and develop meaningful educational experiences.

• Russ Stoup, University of Illinois Springfield
• Maude Yacapsin, University of Illinois Springfield

Moderator: Naomi Aguiar, Oregon State University

Scalable Faculty Development to Support Successful Transition of Institutional Learning Management System
Hall of Ideas E | Teaching and Learning | Experts/Strategic | Streaming
Learn about a 3-week transition academy with partnerships model that has been shown to successfully equip faculty to transition to a new LMS as well as highlight quality course design standards and development best practices. See samples and ideas shared via CC that you can implement immediately at your institution!

• Jason Rhode, Northern Illinois University
• Tracy Miller, Northern Illinois University
• Stephanie Richter, Northern Illinois University
• Diane Alberts, Northern Illinois University

Moderator: Stoney Gaddy, Tulane University

#RealTalk: Retention Outcomes for Fully-Online Students
Hall of Ideas I | Student Recruitment and Retention | Practitioners | Streaming
o Traditional measures of retention and degree completion are often inadequate at capturing the enrollment behaviors of dynamic fully-online student populations. This roundtable will offer an opportunity for #realtalk about online student success metrics, alternatives to IPEDS, and the use of other formal and informal student assessments to gauge the outcomes, successes, and struggles of fully-online learners.

• Carmin Chan, University of Arizona
• Caleb Simmons, University of Arizona

Moderator: Annie Friedman, University of Utah

The Secret Sauce: Chief Online Learning Officers Share the Recipe
Meeting Rooms MN | Leadership, Administration and Strategy | Experts/Strategic | Streaming
A panel of experienced Chief Online Learning Officers (COLOs) from different types of institutions will talk about how they got there, what they are doing, and where they are going next – to reveal the secret sauce of serving in this new and evolving leadership role in higher education.

• Luke Dowden, Alamo Colleges District
• Bettyjo Bouchey, National Louis University

Moderator: Pam Wimbush, California State University, Sacramento

Don't Wait! NOMINATE! Rewarding Online Faculty for Engaging in Teaching Best Practices Through a Nomination Driven Teaching Showcase
Meeting Rooms KL | Teaching and Learning | Foundational |  
In this session, the background and success of this nomination based Teaching Showcase (TS) will be presented. In addition to an overview of the program, administrators and faculty developers will gain greater understanding of how to empower faculty through a program that will engage, encourage and reward teaching excellence by leveraging best practices that are already present within their existing faculty talent.

• Jean Mandernach, Grand Canyon University

Moderator: Kiley Forsythe, Mississippi State University

The Devil or Angel? The Role of AI in Online Education
Hall of Ideas J | AI, Instructional Design and Technology | Foundational |  
AI tools have upended the way we think about online education. In one sense they can help students stay on track, provide instructors with valuable feedback for directing attention and help students learn.  On the other hand they challenge the paradigms of authenticating student work among a myriad other potential issues.  What is the true potential for harm or support to be gained from these tools? Come discuss in this highly participatory roundtable discussion.

• Sunay Palsole, Texas A&M University
• Beth Brunk, University of Texas at El Paso

Moderator: Doris Savron, University of Phoenix

Navigating Equitable Practices and Positive Mentorship in the Doctoral Dissertation Process
Hall of Ideas F | Research | Practitioners |  
This session showcases new mixed methods research highlighting how certain resources impact a doctoral student’s feeling of preparedness through their dissertation journey. Administrators of all kinds can learn to improve online resources and mentorship for their students through culminating degree processes.

• Kelly Sullenberger, Pepperdine University
• Kay Davis, Pepperdine University

Moderator: Trish Bugajski, University of Saint Francis

Taking the Temperature of the Room: Involving Stakeholder Narratives as Part of a System-wide Online Learning Program Assessment Rubric
Meeting Rooms OP | Program Management and Design | Practitioners |  
A summary of findings of qualitative data collected from interviews with faculty, staff, administrators, and students from a large community college system that is being used to inform the development of a shared rubric for the assessment of individual online learning programs.

• Will Hatheway, Northern Virginia Community College

Moderator: Anna Porcaro, Wichita State University

To Proctor or Not to Proctor
Meeting Rooms QR | Leadership, Administration and Strategy; Assessment & Evaluation |
Learn how online exams can be successfully administered and maintained without the use of invasive surveillance technology. Outcomes of exam scores in a class of 200+ students over 6 semesters will be used as evidence. Discussion will include risks of harm caused by invasive surveillance software compared to the assumed benefits. Strategies for exam questions, exam implementation, and deterrence of academic dishonesty will also be discussed.

• Lea Wood, University of Missouri
  
• Kari Lane, University of Missouri

Moderator: Emily Ferris, University of Mississippi

Conversations with Colleagues

Moderator: Jane Rosenthal Dieken, California State University Northridge

2:00 - 2:30 PM CT
Learning for Leaders: Using Micro-Learning Principles Online to Increase Leadership Capacity in Community
Hall of Ideas H | Instructional Design and Technology | Foundational | CwC
The Leadership Refresher Series offered by University of Minnesota Extension’s Center for Community Vitality’s leadership and civic engagement team offers a new way of engaging adult learners by providing concise, online leadership education to support emerging and established community leaders. This presentation will highlight an online learning model that utilizes five, 30-minute sessions to deliver leadership education to increase the confidence, competence, and connections of participants within their own communities.

• Jan Jackola, University of Minnesota Extension

2:30 - 3:00 PM CT
So You Want to Teach Online? Don’t Be Seduced (Or Turned Off) By the Tech: It’s Really All About the Design
Hall of Ideas H | Instructional Design and Technology | Foundational | CwC
More than the technology, it's the basics of instructional design that will get you started as a successful online instructor.

• Alicia Johnson, Virginia Tech
• Miguel (Miko) Nino, Rhode Island College

Design Thinking for Program Development
Hall of Ideas I | Program Management and Design | Practitioners | Streaming
In this interactive workshop, participants will practice design thinking and backward design skills for program development. Whether the program being developed is a short training, certificate, or a degree program, the strategies practiced will demonstrate effective practices for program development and produce effective program learning outcomes.

• Jane Rosenthal Dieken, California State University, Northridge
• Suzanne David, California State University, Northridge

Moderator: Steve Ernst, LearningMate

Strategic Design of Alternative Educational Programs
Meeting Rooms MN | Leadership, Administration and Strategy | Practitioners | Streaming
Call them badges, short courses, certificates, micro-credentials, or simply non-traditional educational programs; no matter the name, they are important for institutions of higher education in a post-pandemic world where learners are looking to reskill or upskill because of the changing employment market and to counteract a shrinking traditional enrollment. This session will highlight how institutions could be strategic in their development of these alternative educational programs including a discussion on guiding questions and principals that could be used to help develop new programs. We will also hear from institutional partners that have successfully launched alternative educational programs and what lessons they have learned through the program development and launch phase.

• Laurie Fowlkes, Rice University
• Anna Porcaro, Wichita State University
• Justin Louder, Anthology

Moderator: Randall Fullington, University of Colorado at Boulder

Applying UDL Principles to Revise Courses for Diversity and Inclusivity
Hall of Ideas G | Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion | Practitioners | Streaming
Inclusive courses offer a welcoming learning environment, allowing students choices of coursework, and using effective teaching methods to improve and enhance the learning for all students. This interactive workshop will explore how to make meaningful changes to existing courses by applying UDL Principles and Accessibility Guidelines one step at a time.

• Natalia Kouraeva, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

Moderator: Lisa Brizzo, Johns Hopkins University

Using AI to Complement Teacher Presence and Student Literacy
Hall of Ideas E | AI, Instructional Design and Technology | Practitioners | Streaming
Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven tools have been deployed in high-enrollment online courses to address a need for reducing automatable tasks, such as instructor grading and moderating, while maintaining the perception of instructor-student interaction. This session will present the latest research findings on the integration of AI-powered tools with human-driven interventions to support online discussions and essay writing. Considerations on the risks of AI and the impact of responsible innovative practices will be discussed.

• Ruthanne 'Rudi' Thompson, University of North Texas
• Adam Fein, University of North Texas
• Tania Heap, University of North Texas

Moderator: Maude Yacapsin, University of Illinois Springfield

Building Community Among Online Doctoral Students
Meeting Rooms OP | Teaching and Learning | Practitioners |  
Findings from the case study will invite open dialogue on intentional strategies to address the problem of online graduate students feelings of isolation which can impede persistence and positive student outcomes.

• Linda Lopez-George, St. Edward's University

Moderator: Heather Garcia, Oregon State University

Tapping into the Minds of Online College Students in a Transformed Higher Education Landscape
Meeting Rooms KL | Student Recruitment and Retention | Experts/Strategic |  
In the 2023 Online College Students Report, EducationDynamics market researchers surveyed over 1,000 current and future online college students to examine their motivations, program interests, demands, and opinions to help colleges and universities find the best opportunities for future online program development and growth. We’ll cover 6 sections of the report with an emphasis in the most important factors in the decision-making process, the role of social media in engaging current and future online students, streaming media usage, and the changing demographics of online students.

• Karina Kogan, EducationDynamics
• Marty Gustafson, Purdue University

Moderator: Madalina Tincu, Johns Hopkins University

Global Learning and the Future of Work: Micro-credentialing in Global Education
Hol H | Emerging Trends/Topics | Experts/Strategic |  
Higher education is facing a growing demand for alternative pathways to careers and stackable training options that capture, recognize, and validate learning outcomes. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated these innovations and micro-credentials may define the trajectory of global education. This session will explore the intersections of global education, micro-credentials, and the future of work through panel discussion, followed by small group, facilitated conversation at tables.

• Maricel Lawrence, Purdue Global
• Patty Milner, University of Arkansas Global Campus
• Natalia Ariza, Universidad de los Andes

Moderator: Amy Heitzman, UPCEA

Conversations with Colleagues

Moderator: Elizabeth Du Plessis, University of Missouri System

3:30 - 4:00 PM CT
Building Connections Online: Audio Feedback and Rogerian Journaling
Hall of Ideas F | Teaching and Learning | Experts/Strategic | CwC
Two effective strategies to connect with college students will be shared in this presentation: audio feedback and online journals. Both strategies provided students with connection and comfort during difficult times (preparing to student teach/student teaching and COVID).

• Jennifer Martin, University of Illinois, Springfield

4:00 - 4:30 PM CT
Introducing Live Learning to an Asynchronous Classroom
Hall of Ideas F | Teaching and Learning | Practitioners | CwC
The University of Arizona Global Campus, a 100% online university with a typically asynchronous student participation model, has recently implemented synchronous learning sessions into general education courses. UAGC has also implemented a thorough project management strategy with various subgroups (technology, contracts, overall strategy, and data) to inform implementation and measurement of success moving forward.

• Cole McFarren, University of Arizona Global Campus

Productivity and Creativity Across the Curriculum
Hall of Ideas G | Teaching and Learning | Practitioners | Streaming
Production and creative technologies used should be used by student to communicate and solve problems during their academic experience. By weaving the knowledge of both productive and creative technologies into the fabric of our curriculum we can better prepare our students for being 21st century citizens.

• Melody Buckner, University of Arizona
• Janet Smith, University of Arizona

Moderator: Meryem Yilmaz Soylu, Georgia Technological University

Service Providers and The Evolving Higher Education Landscape: How to Ignite Enrollment Growth While Adding Value to the Student Experience
Meeting Rooms MN | Student Recruitment and Retention | Experts/Strategic | Streaming
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated many of the challenges that institutions of higher education have been facing, in particular, enrollment declines and increased operational costs. As a result, an increasing number of institutions are actively seeking to re-ignite enrollment growth by introducing or expanding distance education offerings. At the same time, they seek to achieve enrollment objectives while also affirming their commitments to institutional values, which include ensuring higher education is accessible and affordable. To achieve these equally important objectives, institutions can leverage options ranging from working with fee-for-service partners that provide tailored solutions, Online Program Managers (OPMs), performance marketing agencies, and technology solutions providers, among others. This contribution covers some of the challenges higher education administrators face when exploring the options available to them. It will provide institutional stakeholders with guidelines on how to navigate the ecosystem of solution providers. Additionally, it will help administrators identify strategic partners that can help them achieve key objectives while remaining true to their institutional commitments and while adding value to the student learning experience.

• Horacio Sosa, Rowan Global, Inc
  
• Elena Nicklasson, Fielding Graduate University
  
• Marcelo Parravicini, Rowan Education Partners

Moderator: Briana Allen, University of Chicago

Where We’re Going, We Do Need Roads: Guiding Deans, Directors, and Faculty Through New Program Development
Hall of Ideas I | Program Management and Design | Experts/Strategic | Streaming
At UNC-Chapel Hill, we have developed resources and approaches to guide deans and directors through the decision-making and design of new degree programs. In this workshop, we will share the tools we have developed, review the lessons we’ve learned along the way, and guide participants as they draft their own campus resources based on insights around the table.

• Todd Nicolet, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
• Hilary Culbertson, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Moderator: Marty Anne Gustafson, Purdue University

Creating Hybrid Skills Training Programs: A Case Study in the Professional Development Context
Hall of Ideas E | Instructional Design and Technology | Experts/Strategic | Streaming
Often, in-person skills programs are viewed to be the superior learning experience, and simultaneous hybrid skills programs (live and online run at the same time) seem to focus on one delivery method over the other.  This does not have to be the case. 
With a focus on skills-based programs in the legal professional development context, we will discuss the challenges and solutions to logistical and technical elements when designing and executing a complex skills-based hybrid program. Using a case study approach we will share what we have learned, tactics other educational providers can learn from and how we will move forward in the years to come to ensure accessibility is not compromised.

• Gail Geronimo, York University
• Victoria Watkins, York University

Moderator: Jaymes Walker-Myers, Southern New Hampshire University

Identifying Evidence for Distance Learning Quality
| Leadership, Administration and Strategy | Practitioners |  
What evidence does your institution collect to ensure that online / distance learning is comparable to in-person learning? Join this conversation to share your strategies for providing evidence of quality and collaborate with your peers to establish a playbook of best practices for institutions when preparing for accreditation review.

• Ray Schroeder, UPCEA

Moderator: Stacy Snow, Kennedy & Company

Conversations with Colleagues

8:30 - 9:00 AM CT
Managing Faculty Change Management
Hall of Ideas J | Teaching and Learning | Practitioners | CwC
A successful LMS migration starts with strong change management. This session will discuss how a university successfully migrated to Blackboard Ultra by focusing on changing pedagogy to deliver a more engaging student experience. We will provide examples on how a university can create a student-centric learning experience and using the LMS not as a repository but an engagement hub.

• Justin Louder, Anthology
• Stephanie Richter, Northern Illinois University

Moderator: Gerald Rhead, Michigan State University


9:00 - 9:30 AM CT
The Online Teaching Course: A Faculty-Centered Community of Inquiry for the Design, Development, and Delivery of High-Quality Online Courses
Hall of Ideas J | Teaching and Learning | Practitioners | CwC
In higher education, there is often a notion that with online learning comes the sacrifice of academic quality and integrity. Yet, research suggests that when careful attention is given to course design and facilitation, one modality is not superior to another in terms of student success. This session will examine the content, delivery, and outcomes of the Online Teaching Course (OTC), a five-week, asynchronous online course that was developed to equip faculty who are new to online teaching with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to create inclusive online learning experiences that prioritize accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) while maintaining the level of academic quality that is characteristic of the face-to-face classroom setting.

• Catie Weaver, Western Kentucky University

Moderator: Gerald Rhead, Michigan State University


8:30 - 9:00 AM CT
Awareness of Assistive Technology by Online Leadership: Applying Best Course Design Practices and Creating a More Egalitarian System for All Students
Hall of Ideas H | Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion | Foundational | CwC
This research topic proposal was developed to investigate the impact of assistive technology in the students with-and-without disabilities’ success within the context of college academia. Research methodology for this paper and session presented a comprehensive survey from the National Survey of Student Engagement. This assessment tool measured quantitative outcomes in college students engagement.

• Humberto Hernandez, D'Youville University

Moderator: Gayla Stoner, Creighton University


9:00 - 9:30 AM CT
So Much Research, So Little Time! An Overview of Current Research Trends in Higher Education Online
Hall of Ideas H | Research | Foundational | CwC
In this presentation, the Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit will provide an overview of major research trends from the previous year, drawn from their annual Reading List. Attendees will leave with up-to-date knowledge of current research trends in higher education online to share with stakeholders at their institutions.

• Greta Underhill, Oregon State University Ecampus
• Naomi Aguiar, Oregon State University Ecampus

Moderator: Gayla Stoner, Creighton University

Using Workflow Automation to Manage Institutional Course Quality Certification
Hall of Ideas G | Teaching and Learning | Experts/Strategic | Streaming
In this presentation, the authors will describe the enterprise processes and tools used to review and document the online and hybrid course designs. The presenters will demonstrate the use of a workflow automation tool used to track current and expiring reviews as well as faculty contact and cloud location information. The resulting dashboard and reports reveal the progress KSU is making to certify the 4585 cataloged courses and archive appropriate documentation for accessibility or sustained instructor interaction.

• Anissa Lokey-Vega, Kennesaw State University

Moderator: Ronni Tyger, Tulane University

Lifting All Boats: Leveraging a Dual Enrollment Initiative to Beautifully Redesign Online Gen Ed Courses and Elevate the Student Experience
Hall of Ideas I | Program Management and Design | Experts/Strategic | Streaming
Auburn University leveraged a relaunch of its dual enrollment program to redesign online general education courses and elevate the campus dialogue on quality of online education. This session will share campus strategies, course design elements, and student support strategies that led to a successful program launch.

• Asim Ali, Auburn University
• Shawndra Bowers, Auburn University

Moderator: Nancy Prater, Ball State University

"Yes, You Can Do That Online!”: How Oregon State University Ecampus Piloted an Undergraduate Research Program
Meeting Rooms MN | Research | Foundational | Streaming
This session will outline our process for proposing and launching an undergraduate research program for online students, and the inaugural undergraduate student researcher will reflect on their experience in the program.

• Mary Ellen Dello Stritto, Oregon State University Ecampus
• Naomi Aguiar, Oregon State University Ecampus
• Greta Underhill, Oregon State University Ecampus
• Cat Turk, Oregon State University, Ecampus

Moderator: Rae Casey, George Fox University

Lifting Student Voices in the Development of Online Course Modalities
Hall of Ideas E | Instructional Design and Technology | Practitioners | Streaming
In our presentation, we showcase how administrators, instructors, and instructional designers are responding to the growing demand for multiple course modalities. Drawing on observation, survey, and focus group data from a diverse group of students who piloted new course modalities, we identify key opportunities, challenges, and strategies for partnering with students in the expansion and improvement of online education.

• Casey Clevenger, University of Washington
• Julie Scales, University of Washington

Moderator: Nate Cradit, University of Michigan

Balancing Affordability and Access: A Pilot Project at the University of Colorado Boulder
Hol F | Leadership, Administration and Strategy | Experts/Strategic |  
Hear findings from a tuition reduction pilot program for a scaled online graduate degree at CU Boulder. Administrative and faculty representatives will discuss implementation from administrative, technical, curricular, and vendor perspectives. Participate in discussion focused on lessons learned and audience questions to better understand how to implement scaled, affordable degree programs.

• Randall Fullington, University of Colorado Boulder
• Robert McDonald, University of Colorado Boulder
• Tom Fail, Coursera

Moderator: Beth Brunk, University of Texas El Paso

Voice of the Online Learner 2023
Hall of Ideas H | Research | Practitioners |  
As the current landscape of online learning evolves post-pandemic, so do the attitudes and behaviors of online students. Explore recent findings from the latest Voice of the Online Learner report, as well as gain actionable takeaways and recommendations that can immediately be applied to your institution’s online programs and strategies.

• David Capranos, Wiley University Services
• Mitchell Farmer, Purdue University

Moderator: Linda Lopez-George, St. Edward's Unviersity

Conversations with Colleagues

Moderator: Jenny Provo Quarles, Baruch College

9:45 - 10:15 AM CT
High Stakes, Low Risk: Securing Online Tests for Nursing Programs
Hall of Ideas J | Teaching and Learning | Foundational | CwC
Learn about the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation's journey to align their online test security practices with external quality processes. Explore the methods for ensuring a fair test environment for faculty and students.

• Aaron Kraft, Arizona State University

10:15 - 10:45 AM CT
Lessons Learned: Gathering Online Instructor and Student Feedback
Hall of Ideas J | Teaching and Learning | Practitioners | CwC
Join us to learn how the Office of Online Learning at Loyola University Chicago is gathering feedback from online instructors and students. Additionally, we will share the highlights from the feedback we received, what we are doing with the results, and the lessons we learned along the way.

• Kristlyn Thomas, Loyola University Chicago

Madison Ballroom | Streaming
In this dynamic presentation, we will consider the future of the online learner. The next generation of our students, Gen Z, have very different motivations and are charting new paths in their educational journeys. In this session we will dive into the research on what they value, their enrollment patterns, and what programs are the most desirable to them. We will also explore how we support these learners and what resources online enterprises will need going forward.

• Jim Fong, UPCEA

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• Rovy Branon, University of Washington
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• Jessica DuPont, Oregon State University
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Moderator: Steven VandenAvond, Northern Michigan University