Distance Teaching & Learning Conference

Distance Teaching & Learning Conference AUGUST 11-13, 2015 Monona Terrace Convention Center Madison, WI REGISTER TODAY! dtlconference.wisc.edu A must attend conference for professionals working in distance and online learning. Wayne Centrone Center for Social Innovation

Where Education, Technology KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Marc Rosenberg Marc Rosenberg and Associates Learning Ecosystems: Reshaping the Future of Learning Marc Prensky The Global Future Education Foundation and Institute From Digital Natives to Digital Wisdom: Educating and Engaging Today s Learners Sharon Derry University of North Carolina Susan Rundell Singer National Science Foundation Applying Learning Science Research to Distance Education Practice A PLACE TO TEACH, LEARN, AND CONNECT With more than 140 learning opportunities and dozens of nationally and internationally recognized thought leaders, this is THE conference to attend in 2015. You ll get new ideas, tools, research, and best practices while networking with people who share your challenges and your passion for teaching, learning, and technology. One of the best conferences I have attended You had some of the most fascinating and interesting speakers in the field of distance learning that I have heard on the topic. Linda Yeager, Global Learning Strategist, GE Healthcare 2 REGISTER: dtlconference.wisc.edu

and Learning Converge SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS AND TOPICS Jack Phillips Measuring success in distance education Simone Conceição DE global perspectives Tanya Joosten Social media for teaching & learning Nick Floro Mobile learning Christopher Brooks Learning analytics Deb Bushway & Scott Campbell Competency-based learning Michael G. Moore Dialogue with a master Dietmar Kennbone & Penny Ralston-Berg Design for learning with collaborative teams THIS CONFERENCE IS FOR YOU Faculty, teachers, researchers, evaluators, designers, and technology providers in education, business or the military if you work in distance education, online teaching/training, or blended learning, this is your conference. Whether you have years of experience or are new to the field, you ll find plenty of opportunities to build your skills and grow your network. The conference gave me new ideas, new strategies and new energy for teaching online. Stephen W. Oliver, Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania and University of Virginia UPDATES: dtlconference.wisc.edu 3

LEARN AND CONNECT Diverse Learning Opportunities Choose from more than 140 sessions. From informal to interactive sessions, condensed to traditional presentations, the conference offers diverse learning opportunities and experiences to match your preferences and needs. Select from the following options: Discussions facilitated, informal group discussions on selected topics eposters interactive, electronic posters on course/program design, research, and tools Exhibit Hall Sessions conference sponsors and exhibitors provide demos and educational presentations Information Sessions traditional presentations with Q&A Keynotes and Spotlight Talks inspirational, thought-provoking leaders and experts in the field Speed Sessions selected topics summarized into 10-minute presentations with Q&A Workshops hands-on, interactive learning experiences to develop knowledge and build skills Exhibit Hall Redesigned this year to be more engaging than ever, the Exhibit Hall is at the center of many conference activities. Enjoy receptions, networking events, sponsor sessions, learning demos, and more. Emerging Topics Café (ETC) At any point during the conference, initiate or join an informal chat around any topic of interest with your peers and conference presenters. Like a coffee shop gathering, beverages will be available. Table topics will be clearly posted so anyone can join the conversation. This conference was awesome! I am much more knowledgeable about Distance Learning and various tools available to use in my online classes I highly recommend it to any instructor interested in online teaching. Diane Labanowsky, Gateway Technical College 4 REGISTER: dtlconference.wisc.edu

PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS These workshops require preregistration and an additional fee (see page 11). Register for two half-day workshops to receive free luncheon. Go to dtlconference.wisc.edu for details. Morning Workshops 8:30-11:30 am AM-1 Designing learning for results Jack Phillips, ROI Institute AM-2 Emerging technologies for enhancing online learner engagement Vickie Cook and Michele Gribbins, University of Illinois Springfield AM-3 Using a boot camp approach to develop excellent online instructors Rena Palloff, Fielding Graduate University and Margaret Hunter, Gateway Technical College AM-4 Creating an online course: Instructional design to delivery Renee Schuh, The Avenue B Group and Alyssa Isaacs, University of Minnesota AM-5 Flip the learning culture before flipping your training classroom Paul Anjeski, Association for Talent Development Golden Gate Chapter Afternoon Workshops 1:30-4:30 pm PM-1 Peer observation and assessment of online teaching: A mindful approach Rebecca Zambrano and Amie Dragoo, Edgewood College PM-2 Creating interactive lectures for online learning using mobile apps Fran Keefe, Rivier University PM-3 Six strategies for evaluating online teaching using data analytics Thomas Tobin, Northeastern Illinois University; B. Jean Mandernach, Grand Canyon University; and Ann Taylor, Penn State University PM-4 Using graphic organizers as a teaching strategy in the digital age Jerzy Jura, University of Wisconsin Madison PM-5 Using a design framework to promote presence and interaction in the online classroom Bethany Simunich, Kent State University AM-6 Building community and improving learning through synchronous sessions Lorette Pellettiere, SUNY/Empire State College and Patrice Torcivia Prusko, Cornell University PM-6 Integrating and embedding video segments into your online course Brandon Taylor, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science AM-7 Achieving micro-collaboration through effective project management and partnerships Jon Aleckson, Web Courseworks, LLC PM-7 Planning large-scale, multi-session virtual conferences, webinars, and events Thomas Arendalkowski and Molly Immendorf, University of Wisconsin Extension; Elizabeth Simpson, UW Whitewater; Karla Farrell, UW Colleges/Extension AM-8 Basic data visualization for teaching learning Brad Hokanson and Jody Lawrence, University of Minnesota AM-9 10:00-11:30 am (90-minute online workshop) Institutional and instructional strategies for retaining online students Simone Conceição, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and Rosemary Lehman, einterface PM-8 Transforming your faculty development program through innovative technology and pedagogy Dylan Barth and Nicole Weber, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee UPDATES: dtlconference.wisc.edu 5

CONCURRENT INFORMATION SESSIONS Analyze & Manage Design Badging: Turning skills, competencies, and achievements into currency Jonathan Finkelstein, Learning Times Promoting critical reading of difficult text through interactive design Jan Miernowski, University of Wisconsin Madison Administrative strategies to build a successful online learning program Michael Balsamo and Michele Kelly, Macomb Community College A modularized process for online course design Kathy Ingram and Ryan Eikmeier, Kaplan University Twelve strategies to promote online growth while ensuring quality Brian Udermann, University of Wisconsin La Crosse Got data: Now what do I do with it? Nancy Chapko, Wisconsin Technical Colleges and Margaret (Meg) Hunter, Gateway Technical College Learning analytics beyond the hype: Three types of must-have data Holly Houtz, Hands-on Learning Using learning analytics data to enhance online courses Florence Martin and Patti Wilkins, University of North Carolina Charlotte Assessment strategies for competency-based learning: Lessons learned Stephen Beers and Darci Lammers, University of Wisconsin Extension Studying the effectiveness of computer-supported collaborative learning Christopher Glenn, University of St. Francis Improving the LMS through a student think tank Leah Bergman and Paul Dagnall, University of Dayton Aaron Brower UWEX Flex Program Applying the nine events of instruction to online learning design Stacey Zurek and Antonia Koslow, Loyola University Chicago Design to engage: Instructional design for meaningful online active learning Mark Millard and Amanda Renz, University of Wisconsin Madison Five universal design strategies to maximize learning creativity and engagement Jessica Phillips and John Muir, The Ohio State University Maximizing the online experience: Developing a master course shell with faculty consensus Katsuhiko Oda, University of Southern California Start to finish: Creating a streamlined online course development process Jennifer Veloff, Pasco-Hernando State College Motivating online learners: A systematic instructional design approach Jessica Rebstock and Judith Gwinn Adrian, Edgewood College Tracy King Educational Neuro-Science 6 REGISTER: dtlconference.wisc.edu Must play well with others: Designing groups for social learning Margaret Merrill and Christine Lupton, University of Wisconsin Madison Blueprint for improvement: Enhancing usability within your blended and companion course websites Ann Fandrey and Emily Stull Richardson, University of Minnesota Develop & Deliver Building the mini-studio: Efficient and effective online video James Moore, DePaul University Collaborative planning for effective course video integration Nima Salehi, University of Minnesota How to design and implement recorded mini-lectures Richard Berg and Todd Zimmerman, University of Wisconsin Stout The right tools for mass instruction Alan Belcher, Ashford University MOOC development and delivery from the support staff s perspective Hui-Lien (Sharon) Hsiao and Norma Scagnoli, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Double the trouble or double the fun: Strategies for working with multiple course authors Jana Hitchcock and Amanda Quinton, Penn State World Campus Jonathan Finkelstein Digital Open Badges

CONCURRENT INFORMATION SESSIONS Innovate Instruct The UW flexible option: first in the nation competency-based degrees Aaron Brower, University of Wisconsin Extension Using Open Educational Resources (OERs) in your course: Strategies, methods, and tips Eileen Horn and Margene Anderson, University of Wisconsin Learning 2.0: Confronting the myths Marc Rosenberg, Marc Rosenberg and Associates Engaged brains: Strategies for mastering learner engagement through neuroscience Tracy King, InspirED, LLC Are games and simulations a good fit for your curriculum? Penny Ralston-Berg, Penn State World Campus and Eric Baumann, Clinical Playground, LLC Best practices for teaching research methods and technical topics online Leslie Dinauer, University of Maryland University College Defining and differentiating personalized learning, adaptive learning, and competencybased education Cherron Hoppes and Steven Pappageorge, Helix Education Contemplative, critical and creative: Three approaches to deep online dialogue Rebecca Zambrano, Edgewood College An online curriculum pathways framework (FRAME) for education and training Neal Fredrickson and Debra Freedman, National Center for Food Protection and Defense Virtual internships, a novel paradigm for learning engineering online Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin Madison Using game design theory to develop a faculty selfassessment Susan Manning, University of Wisconsin Stout A new generation of etextbooks: Adaptive and engaging Industry Experts Jan Miernowski Critical Reading Online Social media in education: So many choices! Ron Hannaford, Biola University Engaging asynchronous discussion feedback to promote more scholarly discourse Jennifer Drewry, University of Wisconsin Platteville Peer evaluations and online learning Jody Lawrence and Brad Hokanson, University of Minnesota Providing feedback students want and use Stephanie Heald-Fisher, Globe University and Gail Hoskyns-Long, Ashford University Voice and screencasting feedback John Orlando, Northcentral University The art of content curation for competency-based education Eileen Horn and Kristine Pierick, University of Wisconsin Extension Support Learner support: Making a difference one student at a time Dawn Drake, University of Wisconsin Platteville Developing community among adjunct faculty Mike Mendenhall, Indiana Wesleyan University Building an engaging faculty learning community for transitioning to online Karen Skibba and Jonathan Klein, University of Wisconsin Madison Ensuring online student success from the very first courses Amy Hassenpflug, Liberty University Faculty as students: One model for preparing faculty to develop and teach online Kathy Keairns and Heather Tobin, University of Denver Organizational strategies to promote greater interaction with distance learners Marti Abitheira, Grand Canyon University Strategies for implementing online student support services Johanna Dvorak and Jennifer Filz, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Teaching online and its impact on face-to-face teaching Lorna Kearns, University of Pittsburgh We can do this together: Managing group work online Lujean Baab, Virginia Tech Three strategies for connecting with your students Sandra Huston and Dawn Abbott, Texas Tech University Eileen Horn Open Educational Resources Dawn Drake Online Learner Support UPDATES: dtlconference.wisc.edu 7

ADDITIONAL CONCURRENT SESSIONS Depending on your learning preferences you can enrich your conference experience by choosing from a variety of additional scheduled sessions. Discussions Engage in more than 24 facilitated discussions that address these popular topics and more: Learner engagement strategies Faculty development and support Online and blended course design Open educational resources Designing/teaching online STEM courses Speed Sessions Learning science research to practice Future elearning environments Listen to 20 presenters who will provide the essence of their topic in 10 minutes followed by Q&A. This year s topics include: Measuring ROI in distance education Video lecture capture Badges for competencies Educational data mining Social media and collaborative learning eposter Sessions Talk with more than a dozen practitioners and researchers who share innovative projects, tools, and approaches including material on: Hypertext language learning Learner support in self-directed courses Interactive virtual scenarios Multimedia PDFs for scientific content Modular distance education infrastructures Online self-service resources for faculty Student-generated video assessments Making ebook open educational resources Mobile apps for student communication MOOCs for professional development Effective design to engage online learners Gamification in learning Rubrics for successful outcomes Community building for learning Using Google classroom in online courses Enhancing self-directed learning Enjoyed having multiple options for sessions and the multiple seasoned, experienced presenters and keynote sessions. Laura Bunte, Stratagem, Inc. 8 REGISTER: dtlconference.wisc.edu

CONFERENCE AGENDA 2015 TUESDAY, August 11 7:00 am-6:00 pm 8:30-11:30 am 11:30 am-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm 1:30-4:30 pm 1:30-6:00 pm 1:30-4:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm Registration at the Monona Terrace Preconference workshops (Fee; limited enrollment; must pre-register, page 11) Networking luncheon (optional; $25/person; included with 2 half-day workshops) Orientation to the conference Preconference workshops (Fee; limited enrollment; must pre-register, page 11) ETC Café opens (Emerging Topics Café) Speed and spotlight sessions Exhibit Hall grand opening and reception WEDNESDAY, August 12 7:00 am-2:00 pm 7:00-8:30 am 8:00-9:30 am 9:30 am-5:45 pm 9:30-10:15 am 10:15-11:00 am 11:15 am-12:00 pm 12:00-1:15 pm 1:15-2:00 pm 2:00-2:45 pm 3:00-3:45 pm 4:00-4:45 pm 4:45-5:45 pm Registration at the Monona Terrace Continental breakfast Conference kick-off and keynote Marc Rosenberg Learning Ecosystems: Reshaping the Future of Learning Exhibit Hall open (Sponsor/exhibitor showcases throughout day) Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall Luncheon Desserts in the Exhibit Hall Afternoon keynote Sharon Derry and Susan Singer Applying Learning Science Research to Distance Education Practice Final Exhibit Hall reception (Sponsor/exhibitor sessions, prize drawings) THURSDAY, August 13 7:30-8:30 am 8:00-8:45 am 9:00-9:45 am 10:00-10:45 am 11:00 am-12:30 pm 12:45-1:30 pm 1:45-2:30 pm 2:45-4:00 pm Continental breakfast General session Lunch and keynote Marc Prensky From Digital Natives to Digital Wisdom: Educating and Engaging Today s Learners Conference finale: Got Challenges? Note: Events and times may be subject to change. UPDATES: dtlconference.wisc.edu 9

NEW LEARNING OPTIONS Fundamentals of Online Teaching Conference Certificate For those just starting in the field of distance education and online teaching, this unique blended learning experience will provide you with a comprehensive set of core competencies to be a successful online instructor. This opportunity combines a foundational online certificate course with the face-to-face conference. Details at dtlconference.wisc.edu Online coursework: July 13 through September 14 Required conference session: Tuesday, August 11 1:30 pm Cost: $850 (includes conference registration); must register by July 9. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) If you specialize in Workplace Training & Development or Military Education, join one of these special interest groups to share ideas, interests, and concerns about the future of distance education in these environments. Beginning with a kickoff session Tuesday afternoon at the conference, each SIG will have scheduled get-togethers and special sessions with leading experts. Sign up for either SIG when you register for the conference. Early Bird Discussion Groups If you are an early riser, take advantage of every moment with special early morning conversations led by experts. Discuss a variety of topics in distance and blended learning. Beverages available. Conference Finale: Got Challenges? Thursday, August 13 2:45-4:00 pm Tough challenges? Bring them on! Participate in this highly interactive closing session with some of the most experienced and innovative thought leaders in the field. Together we will address some difficult challenges and complicated problems facing us today in distance and online learning. Desserts and refreshments will complement the conversation! 10 REGISTER: dtlconference.wisc.edu

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Conference fees By 7/21/15 After 7/21/15 Regular...$495... $545 Full-time student...$285... $335 Group (3 or more)...$395/person... $445 University of Wisconsin System employees...$395... $445 Fundamentals of online teaching conference certificate (see p. 10)...$850 (must register by July 9) Virtual option...$225/person or $450/group of 3 Optional Tuesday activities (limited space) Half-day workshops...$95 each... $110 each 90-minute online workshop...$45... $55 Workshop surcharge if not attending conference...$30... $40 *Networking luncheon...$25/person... $30 *Register for 2 half-day workshops and lunch is free! How to register Online: dtlconference.wisc.edu/ Phone: 608-262-0810 Fax: 800-741-7416 or 608-265-3163 Mail: Distance Teaching & Learning Conference The Pyle Center, Dept. 111 702 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53706 Cancellations and refunds Call the Registration Office (608-262-0810) to cancel. If you do not attend and have not cancelled prior to the conference, you are responsible for the total fee. Substitutions are allowed. Cancel by 7/29/2015... Full refund less $30 administrative charge Cancel by 8/04/2015... 50% refund Cancel after 8/04/2015... No refund Additional information Please advise us when you register if you have a disability and desire special accommodation. Requests are confidential. If you need this material in an alternate format, please contact the conference manager at 608-265-4159. Travel and hotels See website for travel options and list of hotels with special conference rates. Shuttle service will be available to and from the Monona Terrace and conference hotels. Contact For registration questions, call 608-262-0810. For any other conference questions contact Kimary Peterson at disted@dcs.wisc.edu or call 608-265-4159. UPDATES: dtlconference.wisc.edu 11

Distance Teaching & Learning Conference August 11-13, 2015 Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, WI Madison is summertime at its best! From serene lakefront parks to the vibrant dining and shopping scene, you ll want to extend your conference stay to see it all. The one conference I never miss. Madison in August is unbelievable, and the conference is always a joy. John Orlando, Northcentral University dtlconference.wisc.edu 21 N. Park Street Madison, WI 53715-1218 NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID MADISON WI PERMIT NO 658