Irene Aiken is Professor and Chair of Professional Studies, Middle Grades and M.A.T programs at UNCP and serves as the director of the M.A. Ed. Elementary Education program. She has taught online courses for over six years and has conducted research in this area.

Presentation(s):

Engaging Students in Online Courses

Lynda Aiman-Smith is an Associate Professor in Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the College of Management at NC State University. She teaches courses in People Management, Organizational Culture, and Management of Technology at the graduate level, and is keenly interested in the intersection of people and technology. She is currently doing research and writing on innovation and organizational culture.

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Second Life: Real Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World Triumphs and Tribulations of Teaching in a Virtual World: Voices of Experience

Haya Ajjan is a PhD student in IT in the Belk College of Business at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She spent two years in the IT industry prior to joining the PhD program. Her research interests include evaluating and managing portfolios of IT investments and issues related to the use of emerging communication technologies such as Web 2.0. She is a member of the Decision Sciences Institute.

Presentation(s):

Exploring the Role of Web 2.0 Technologies in Higher Education

Michael C. Alewine is the Outreach/Distance Education Librarian at the Mary Livermore Library of UNC Pembroke. Michael has work in distance education for over eight years and enjoys creating interactive and media-rich guides, learning objects, and tutorials. He enjoys golf, movies, and travel.

Presentation(s):

Simple Media Creation for Librarians

Assistant Professor Teach: Instructional Technology Design for Teachers Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132

Presentation(s):

Engaging the Net Generation

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Where in the World is…. 3-D Foreign Language Instruction with Google Earth

Sheri Anderson is a former high School Special Education teacher who recently accepted a position at the UNCW as an Instructional Support Specialist. She is also currently pursuing her Master of Instructional Technology.

Presentation(s):

A Support Strategy for Blackboard Vista Instructors

Dr. Annetta is Assistant Professor of Science Education. His research focuses on distance learning and the effect of instructional technology on science learning of teachers and students. He has designed and created online, 3D virtual environments for courses offered at North Carolina State University and is researching effectiveness of this environment. His recent endeavors include HI FIVES; Exploring Sophisticated Data Mining Analytics as A Strategy for Diagnostic Assessment and VOLT.

Presentation(s):

Learning in a Technology Rich Environment (LITRE) – Researching Innovative Technologies to Promote Student Learning

Editor and instructional designer, UNCG

Presentation(s):

MLS 620 Global Human Rights: An Inquiry-based, Collaborative, Online Graduate Seminar

Dr. Atkinson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at East Carolina University. She teaches in the area of Reading. Dr. Atkinson is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Curriculum & Instruction (JoCI).

Presentation(s):

Cross-Campus Conversations About OJS—Kudos, Conundrums, and Future Vision

Vice-Provost

Presentation(s):

Virtual Computing Environment

Erika Bagley is a doctoral student in the Psychology Department at UNC-Chapel Hill and provides assessment support for campus Information Technology Services.

Presentation(s):

A New Model for Introductory Spanish: Course Redesign Results at UNC-Chapel Hill

Presentation(s):

Transformational Leaders:Utilizing Technology Enhanced Learning to Improve Outcomes in Science Education for NC Teachers

Presentation(s):

Taming Wild Wild Web 2.0: The Moodle Mixture

Richard Baraniuk is the Victor E. Cameron Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University and the founder of Connexions (cnx.org). Dr. Baraniuk's honors include national research awards from the NSF and ONR, the Rosenbaum Fellowship from the Isaac Newton Institute of Cambridge University, the ECE Young Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Illinois, several best paper awards, the Eta Kappa Nu C. Holmes MacDonald National Outstanding Teaching Award, an MIT Technology Review TR10 Top 10 Emerging Technology award and the SPIE Wavelet Pioneer Award. Dr. Baraniuk is a Fellow of the IEEE and was selected as one of Edutopia Magazine’s Daring Dozen Education Innovators in 2007. Connexions received the Laureate Award from the Tech Museum of Innovation in 2006.

Presentation(s):

Open Access Education - Building Communities and Sharing Knowledge

Dr. Charletta Barringer-Brown, Middle Grades and Secondary Education Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Department of Middle Grades, Secondary and Special Education; BA Psychology (Virginia Commonwealth University, 1995); M.Ed. Special Education, Learning Disabilities/ Emotional Disturbance (Virginia State University, 1998); Ed.D. Administration and Supervision of Special Education /Doctoral cognate in Instructional Technology (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2002); Post Doctoral Study in Clinical Psychology (Michigan State University, 2005-)

Presentation(s):

Open Source: A Curriculum Model for a Global Society

Dr. Beichner''''s research focuses on the teaching and learning of physics. His diagnostic tests of conceptual understanding are used internationally. He developed the popular "video-based lab" approach. His biggest current project is SCALE-UP.

Presentation(s):

Learning in a Technology Rich Environment (LITRE) – Researching Innovative Technologies to Promote Student Learning

Presentation(s):

Beyond Wrestling: Using Sumo Bots in the Computer Science Classroom

Dr. Betty L. Black received a B.A. degree in Biology from Lindenwood College, a M.S. degree from Vanderbilt University, and a Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis. She joined the faculty at North Carolina State University in 1979 and is currently a Professor in the Department of Zoology. She teaches a course in Development Anatomy plus distance education courses in Introductory Biology, Animal Diversity, and Functional Histology. Her use of technology on-line and in the classroom has resulted in two University awards for “Innovative Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology.”

Presentation(s):

Web-papers: Using an Online Journal Format for Writing Assignments

Presentation(s):

The Podcasting Research Group at East Carolina University: Adding Voice and Video to Distance Education

Brian Bouterse is a networking and systems architect who has been designing and managing projects for several years and specializes in networking services, software delivery, Web 2.0, and SOA. He is also working on a PhD in wireless networking (WiMAX).

Presentation(s):

Learning Outcomes in a Server-Virtualization Computing Environment: Self-Efficacy, Student Attitudes, and Beliefs

Dr. Steve Breiner is the Director of Learning Technology Services at Appalachian State University, a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at Appalachian State University, and a member of the Board of the UNC TLT.

Presentation(s):

AsULearn (powered by Moodle): Implementing an Open Source CMS at Appalachian

Rebecca Brent is a faculty development and evaluation consultant for the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University and co-director of the National Effective Teaching Institute sponsored by the American Society for Engineering Education. Dr. Brent received her B.A. from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, her M.Ed. from Mississippi State University and her Ed.D. from Auburn University. She was an Associate Professor of Education at East Carolina University before starting her consulting firm in 1996.

Presentation(s):

Computer Based Modeling to Enhance Problem Solving

Steve is a faculty member in the Instructional Technology program at Appalachian State University. His interests include the use of virtual worlds for learning and exploring the value of "social presence" in on-line learning and teaching.

Presentation(s):

The Digital Native Best Practice Design Project

Presentation(s):

The National Foreign Language Standards and the Fusion of the iPod in the Foreign Language Classroom

Abbie Brown, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology at East Carolina University, and is coordinator of ECU's Certificate of Distance Instruction. He has published numerous articles and texts on the subject of instructional design and instructional technology, including , The Essentials of Instructional Design, (Prentice-Hall).

Presentation(s):

The Podcasting Research Group at East Carolina University: Adding Voice and Video to Distance Education

Presentation(s):

The Podcasting Research Group at East Carolina University: Adding Voice and Video to Distance Education

Willyetta Brown-Mitchell is an Instructor of Physics at NCSSM. Connecting daily by videoconference, Ms. Brown-Mitchell teaches Forensics to students at high schools across North Carolina. Using videoconferencing, she also provides instruction to elementary school students participating in virtual field trips and teacher professional development in science.

Presentation(s):

Through the Wire: Reaching Out to the Community

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The UNC-System Collaborative Pilot Institutional Repository

Gail Burchfiel has over 10 years experience developing online courses. She previously worked for Deltakedu, and Eduprise/Collegis designing courses for higher education clients. Prior to that she worked at the Center for Instructional Technology at UNC. She received her undergraduate degree from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, and a M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Educational Media from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Presentation(s):

The Joint 2+2 Initiative: Developing Shareable Online Courses for the UNC System

I became an instructional technology consultant in 2000, several years after teaching composition and literature courses as a graduate teaching fellow, also at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Presentation(s):

Responding with a Click: Lectures Remixed

Presentation(s):

Beyond Wrestling: Using Sumo Bots in the Computer Science Classroom

Dr. Caron is an assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at East Carolina University and teaches in the area of Reading Education.

Presentation(s):

Enhance Authenticity and Integrity in MAEd(Reading) through Faculty/Student Collaboration on E-PORTFOLIO Assessment.

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Online Tutoring for STEM Disciplines

Sammie Carter designed and built the Friday Institute''''''''''''''''s overall technology infrastructure. He currently manages IT Operations, serves as project manager for all IT-related projects, and specializes in security, systems integration and interoperability, virtualization, grid, and HPC. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Computer Science department at NCSU.

Presentation(s):

Learning Outcomes in a Server-Virtualization Computing Environment: Self-Efficacy, Student Attitudes, and Beliefs

Shaun Cashman is a phD student at North Carolina State University in Communication Rhetoric and Digital Media. His fields of study include game theory, identity, film, new digital media, and audience participation. Shaun has published several role-playing game books and has worked in the film and newspaper industry.

Presentation(s):

Press Start to Begin: Learning and the Video Game Instruction Manual

Emily Castleberry is the Director of TeacherLine with UNC-TV''''s statewide network. A former CPB Scholar who received her MA in Communications from Ohio University, she currently a doctoral candidate at North Carolina State University in the School of Adult and Community College Education with an emphasis on Adult and Continuing Professional Development. With over 25 years experience as an educator, she combines a career of classroom teaching, adult professional development with digital multi-media management.

Presentation(s):

Digital Media: How Is It Changing Learning?

Laura is a Technology Training Specialist at the Coulter Faculty Center, where she leads the faculty development activities of the Faculty Sandbox. She has worked with faculty at Western Carolina University for over seventeen years to help promote the pedagogically sound use of instructional technology.

Presentation(s):

It's a WRAP: A New Model for Faculty Development

Dr. Diane Chapman is a Teaching Assistant Professor and Director of the T&D Online M.Ed. program at NC State University. She has over 10 years experience in distance education. Her most recent research involves the evaluation and affect in e-learning.

Presentation(s):

From Computer Based Simulations to 3D Virtual Learning: Building Bridges to Collaborative Learning Spaces

Alisa Chapman serves in the University of North Carolina Office of the President, responding to K-16 education and educational technology initiatives impacting teacher preparation and development throughout the University and public schools of North Carol

Presentation(s):

The Joint 2+2 Initiative: Developing Shareable Online Courses for the UNC System

Presentation(s):

A Biomathematical Learning Enhancement Network for Diversity (BLEND)

Presentation(s):

The Digital Native Best Practice Design Project

Presentation(s):

The Podcasting Research Group at East Carolina University: Adding Voice and Video to Distance Education

PhD University of Michigan, Professor of Psychology. Co-developed Global Understanding course with Dr. Elmer Poe. In charge of internationalizing curriculum on campus

Presentation(s):

Real Life International Experience in Local Classroom

I am a doctoral student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the School of Information & Library Science (where I obtained my Master's in Information Science). I have worked in the IT industry, particularly in the area of Web development, for over 10 years. I have worked at both UNC and Duke and have a particular love of academic environments and what they stand for: learning and knowledge sharing. My research interests include social dynamics, communication, leadership, and learning in virtual worlds, particularly massively multiplayer online games.

Presentation(s):

Learning in World of Warcraft? An Exploration of Opportunities for Learning in a Massively Multiplayer Online Game

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AsULearn (powered by Moodle): Implementing an Open Source CMS at Appalachian

Clarke earned her Ed. D. in Instructional Technology and Distance Education in 2002. Since that time she has been involved in online course development on the graduate level and in interactive compressed video courses in Psychology for High School Students. Clarke''''s research interests include using technology with older learners and bridging the gap between High School and College learning.

Presentation(s):

Being Transparent About The Skills We Are Building

Maria Clay, PhD is the director of the Office of Clinical Skills Assessment and Education and co-director of the Office of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Education. Dr. Clay co-teaches interdisciplinary rural health courses to undergraduates and graduate students and also teaches Adult Education courses online.

Presentation(s):

Faculty Christmas Wish List: Notice to Industry Creative Solutions From the Users Learner-Centricity: Online Curricular Design

Project Manager, Academic Outreach, ECU collaborating with distance education faculty, tools, and pedagogy. Undergraduate degree from Mount Olive College, NC in Business and Master''''''''''''''''s degree from ECU in Education/ Instructional Technology. Nine years at the Federal government, nine years at the NC Community College system, and 7 years at ECU. Centra Administrator, training/ server support, Blackboard, consultant on handheld devices, computer programming, public relations/marketing, web page development, and lead for a Department of Defense grant. Doctoral candidate with Walden University.

Presentation(s):

A Study of Three CMS Systems: Blackboard, Moodle, and Sakai Cross-Campus Conversations About OJS—Kudos, Conundrums, and Future Vision

Presentation(s):

OpenSeminar in Research Ethics: Improving the Effectiveness of Pedagogy by Combining Technologies

Presentation(s):

Rich Media—Expanding Your Reach in Higher Education

Graphic artist and instructional designer at UNCG.

Presentation(s):

MLS 620 Global Human Rights: An Inquiry-based, Collaborative, Online Graduate Seminar

Kathy Cousins-Cooper is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at North Carolina A&T State University. Her educational background includes the following: B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech, M.S. in Mathematics Education from North Carolina A&T, Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from the University of South Florida, and J.D. from N.C. Central University School of Law. Dr. Cousins-Cooper''''s research interests are in using technology to improve the learning of mathematics. Kathy Cousins-Cooper is married and has a son.

Presentation(s):

Challenges in Teaching an Online Course

Dr. Glynis Cowell is a faculty member for the Romance Languages Department at UNC-Chapel Hill. She is also Director of the Spanish Language Program and Assistant Dean in Academic Advising.

Presentation(s):

A New Model for Introductory Spanish: Course Redesign Results at UNC-Chapel Hill

Amy E. Craig is the Coordinator of Student-Owned Computing in the College of Engineering and a doctoral student in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at NC State University. She regularly teaches the Introduction to Engineering and Problem Solving course in the First Year Engineering Program. Her research interests include faculty development and teaching and learning in the engineering disciplines. She received her MIE and BSIE degrees from NC State University. Prior to her return to NC State, she worked as a Cost Engineer in the Personal Computing Division of IBM.

Presentation(s):

Computer Based Modeling to Enhance Problem Solving

Cris Crissman, PhD, is an independent educational consultant who works in distance learning for NC DPI, teaches as an adjunct assistant professor for NC State, and writes and produces educational and environmental videos Learn more about the Connected Learning Project (a SIGTel Online Learning Award recipient) at www.ncwiseowl.org/teenreadnc . Cris''s latest research interest is in using the 3-D virtual world of Second Life for learning about and teaching young adult literature. Cris aka 2B Writer invites you to visit the Bookhenge on NC State''s Wolflands Island in Second Life.

Presentation(s):

Triumphs and Tribulations of Teaching in a Virtual World: Voices of Experience

Cris Crissman is an independent consultant in literacy and technology who designs and manages special distance learning projects for NCDPI and serves as an adjunct assistant professor at NC State University. She earned her PhD from NC State in Curriculum

Presentation(s):

Second Life: Real Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World

Robert supports faculty development at Western. Robert''''''''''''''''s research interests include teaching and learning with technology and assessment of student learning.

Presentation(s):

It's a WRAP: A New Model for Faculty Development Strategies to promote e-Learning Excellence Through a University Faculty Center, Part Two

Senior Multimedia Specialist NCSU - DELTA Instructional Services

Presentation(s):

3D Virtual Laboratories: Getting Serious about Designing Games for Online Education

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Second Life: Real Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World

Anthony R Curtis, PhD, Professor, Mass Comm, UNC-Pembroke. Was faculty Penn State, Ohio Univ, Salisbury Univ, Hood College, Union Inst & University, Frederick CC, WorWic CC; Chair of Mass Comm, UNCP; Director Md. Summer Center for Arts, Salisbury; Executive Asst to President, Dean Academic Information Srvs, UI&U. Outstanding Academic Advisor, nom Distinguished Faculty, Excellence In Teaching. Experience: Second Life, newspaper, magazine, book, broadcast, Internet, PR, advertising. Built SL park; two generations UNCP campuses. Websites including www.spacetoday.org. Author 72 books. Apple Distinguished Educator; Educ Advisor American Radio Relay League; NASA Solar System Ambassador.

Presentation(s):

Second Life: Real Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World Triumphs and Tribulations of Teaching in a Virtual World: Voices of Experience

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Elluminate Collaborative Purchase The Campus Toolkit: Open-Source CMS Evaluation Resources

Presentation(s):

Second Life: Real Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World

Dr. Duane Deardorff is a faculty member with the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UNC-Chapel Hill, and Director of the Department''''''''''''''''s Undergraduate Laboratories.

Presentation(s):

Online Tutoring for STEM Disciplines

Presentation(s):

The Future of Blackboard Solutions Using Blackboard's Learning System to Drive Student Achievement

Dr. Darwin Dennison is Professor at UNC - Wilmington. He teaches an undergraduate, distance education course on Nutrition and Behavior. He is the main author of dietary assessment software used by over 1.8 million students worldwide. http://myprofile.cos.com/dennison

Presentation(s):

Clicker Technology Application in Distance Education

Presentation(s):

The Joint 2+2 Initiative: Developing Shareable Online Courses for the UNC System

Dr. Hugh A. Devine is the Chair of the Graduate Faculty in GIS at North Carolina State University and holds faculty positions in the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management , Forestry and Environmental Resources, and Landscape Architecture Departments. In addition, he the chairs the Learning in a Technology Rich Environment Advisory Board at N.C. State University.

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Buiding a Grassroots Interdisciplinary Program: GISc at NC State

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DATA (Democratic Assessment Technology Approach)

Dr. Jayfus T. Doswell is a distinguished professor of biotechnology at Elizabeth City State University. He also co-directs the IEEE Virtual Instructor Pilot Research Group (VIPRG) www.viprg.org, a 30 member international research group for developing standards for building virtual instructors for interactive mixed reality learning environments. He also chairs for the Virtual Instructor and Juxtopia Urban Learning Technology conferences. He is published, worldwide, in various IEEE journals/conferences in learning technology. Dr. Doswell received his Ph.D. in from George Mason University.

Presentation(s):

Wearable e-Learning System

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A Collaborative e-Learning Environment: Using Wimba to Build Connections, Enhance Learning, and Improve Student Outcomes

Dr. DuVall is Director of the ECU Technology Advancement Center, an R&D incubator and test bed that conducts applied research on distance, mobile and hybrid learning. DuVall previously directed the Center for Wireless and Mobile Computing; OWLS (Online Wireless Learning Solutions); and the ARPA/TRP Defense Industry Partnership Project. He is the author of Contemporary Manufacturing Processes—Automation, Materials and Packaging; Communication Technology—Getting the Message, and a variety of e-books and articles.

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ThinkLink: UNC System-Wide Jam on Quality of Online Instruction

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Hybrid Course Development: How Far Can You Go and What Do You Need to Get There?

David Edelman is Business Applications Designer for the North Carolina State University Graduate School. While at NC State, Mr. Edelman has directed the design and development of web-based applications including an online course and community in Research Ethics. During his previous position as a contractor to the United States Postal Service, Mr. Edelman was an ORACLE database administrator and developer of the Periphonics-based USPSTALK Interactive Voice Response System. This system allows mass mailers around the country to access their account information by phone.

Presentation(s):

OpenSeminar in Research Ethics: Improving the Effectiveness of Pedagogy by Combining Technologies

Sam Eneman is an Instructional Technology Consultant at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he trains and supports faculty in the Center for Teaching and Learning. Sam is also the campus Centra Admininstrator.

Presentation(s):

Engage Your Students in the Live Online Classroom

Data Services Librarian Research & Information Services Geospatial (GIS) Data Services Maps and Atlases Collection

Presentation(s):

Buiding a Grassroots Interdisciplinary Program: GISc at NC State

Elizabeth A. (Libby) Evans has wide-ranging interests in technology that are reflected in her 25-year career. Her current focus is facilitating a campus-wide conversation on the use of games in learning and on generating interest among the campus community to develop interdisciplinary funding proposals to develop and research games in our curriculum. She has an active online professional social networking life in Facebook and LinkedIn, and continues to enjoy exploring new ways of making work more effective and efficient.

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Why I Use Facebook (Maybe You Should, Too!) Partnerships for a Revolution

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Second Life: Real Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World

Lisa Fiedor is a Web Accessibility, Usability, and Design Specialist for the Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA) unit at NC State University. Lisa provides support and training to faculty to assist them in the creation and distribution of accessible online course materials. Other areas of interest include visual design, instructional design, and project management.

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A New Perspective on Course Redesign: Customizing the National Center for Academic Transformation’s Approach for UNC Understanding the Section 508 Accessibility Guidelines Online Assessment Tools—Do They Provide a Valid Assessment of Learning for Students with a Disability?

Ms. Fine is an instructor in the deparment of Library Science and Instructional Technology at East Carolina University. She currently coordinates the undergraduate and alternative licensure educational technology programs for the College of Education. Ms. Fine will be receiving her Ed D in Curriculum and Instruction from UNC Chapel Hill in 2006.

Presentation(s):

The Podcasting Research Group at East Carolina University: Adding Voice and Video to Distance Education

Nancy''''''''''''''''s interest in teaching has resulted in over 25 years of teaching experience in higher education, health and government settings. With a Masters Degree in nursing she has directed state and local projects on behalf of infants and toddlers with special needs. This experience led her to her doctoral studies in Training and Development in the Department of Adult and Higher Education at NCSU. Her dissertation focus is culturally responsive adult online learning. She believes that online learning provides adults the potential for learning with colleagues from many backgrounds and places. Nancy is currently a research assistant at the NCSU Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and coordinates the Certificate of Accomplishment in Teaching for graduate teaching assistants at NCSU. In addition, she is planning and conducting online workshops for this population.

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Culturally Responsive Online Learning for Traditional Native American Adult Learners

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Clicker Technology Application in Distance Education

Assistant Professor of Writing; Writing Center Faculty, University College, WSSU

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The Technology and Philosophy of Teaching Online

Jennifer Forrester is a second year doctoral student at NC State University in Science Education. She has a BS in Biology and an M.A.T. in Science Education (Middle and Secondary Education). She taught for five years (3 middle school science, 1 high school science, and 1 freshman chemistry.) before beginning her graduate studies at NCSU. She has published in academic journals on science and mathematics education. She has a book from NCSTA press coming out in spring 2008. Her dissertation topic is science olympiad and its influence on academic major and career choice.

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Learning Outcomes in a Server-Virtualization Computing Environment: Self-Efficacy, Student Attitudes, and Beliefs

Instructional Training Specialist, Coulter Faculty Center

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Stream...Cast....Blog? Fishing for New Ways to Feed Your Digital Content

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How the Right Synchronous Learning Management System Can Improve the Student (and Instructor) Experience!

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Multimedia Competencies for Instructional Technologists

Ed Gehringer has 20 years of experience teaching distance-education courses, and has taught more DE courses than anyone else in the NCSU College of Engineering. He has used electronic peer review in his courses since 1997. His current interests include producing resuable learning objects through peer review, and extending active-learning techniques to distance education. For more information, see http://www4.ncsu.edu/~efg.

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Assessment of Wiki Contributions Through Online Peer Review

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Millennial Generation Traits and Teaching

System Manager Center for Earth Observation

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Buiding a Grassroots Interdisciplinary Program: GISc at NC State

Earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from NCSU. Completed training with a USDA postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota. Worked as a Research Scientist with NASA at Kennedy Space Center. Currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at NCA&T. Particularly interested in exploring ways to translate scientific research into meaningful experiences for students.

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A Biomathematical Learning Enhancement Network for Diversity (BLEND)

Patricia graduated from UNC Greensboro as a NC Teaching Fellow. She pursued her interests in technology and education while working as a classroom teacher and then a computer resource teacher in a middle school for the past 11 years. She graduated in December 2005 earning a Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology from UNCW. In May 2006, Patricia began providing Faculty Instructional Support in the Information Technology Systems Division at UNCW. In July 2006, Patricia received her WebCT Training Certification.

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A Support Strategy for Blackboard Vista Instructors

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eye-FLASH!: Enhance Your Experience through Flash Multimedia Technologies

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Instructional Technology for Use with an International Studies United Nations Simulation with Multiple UNC Campuses

Charles B. Green currently serves as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Services Teaching and Learning for at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Immerse Yourself: Delivering Instruction in Virtual Worlds

Annette Greer, Ph.D., MSN, RN is clinical assistant professor in Family Medicine at Brody School of Medicine East Carolina University and the Office of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Education. Ms. Greer co-teaches a series of interdisciplinary rural health courses online to distributed learners at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Presentation(s):

Faculty Christmas Wish List: Notice to Industry Creative Solutions From the Users Learner-Centricity: Online Curricular Design

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Re-Imagining the Classroom: How Faculty are Winning Grants and Increasing Student Success

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Cross-Campus Conversations About OJS—Kudos, Conundrums, and Future Vision

Faculty member in UNCG''s Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program. Ph.D. Tulane. Special research areas: human rights, Latin American political and intellectual history.

Presentation(s):

MLS 620 Global Human Rights: An Inquiry-based, Collaborative, Online Graduate Seminar

Post Doc-UNC Chapel Hill PhD--University of Colorado

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A Nursing Theory Course Enters a New, Virtual World

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Using Multi-media Digital Assets in a Critical Thinking Course Design

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Copyright Basics and the UNC Ownership Policies

Richard Hartshorne is currently an Assistant Professor of Instructional Systems Technology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. While at UNCC, Dr. Hartshorne has served in various teaching, research, and service capacities addressing innovative and effective methods of integrating technology into various aspects of the higher education and the K-12 environment. His current research interests include the production and effective integration of emerging technologies into the teaching and learning environment.

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Exploring the Role of Web 2.0 Technologies in Higher Education

Bob Henshaw is a project coordinator for Information Technology Services-Teaching and Learning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Online Tutoring for STEM Disciplines A New Model for Introductory Spanish: Course Redesign Results at UNC-Chapel Hill

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The Joint 2+2 Initiative: Developing Shareable Online Courses for the UNC System

April Hoffmeister is a visiting lecturer for the Mathematics Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and serves as Director of the Department''''''''''''''''s Help Center.

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Online Tutoring for STEM Disciplines

I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at North Carolina Central University. I have a research interest in integrating technology into the science classroom and learning how this may improve the science education.

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Transformational Leaders:Utilizing Technology Enhanced Learning to Improve Outcomes in Science Education for NC Teachers Inquiry-Based Learning with Limited Instructional Time

After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2003 with a B.S. in Computer Science, Steven went to work for UNC - General Administration as an Information and Technology Coordinator for both the TLTC and Online Services. Currently, Steven is the Director of Online Services at General Administration and is responsible for online initiatives within General Administration as well as coordinating system-wide online initiatives. Steven has over ten years of experience at UNC with six years of part-time application development experience at Appalachian State University and 4.5 years at General Administration. Steven will receive a Masters degree in Computer Science from Chapel Hill during the Spring of 2009.

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Inter-Institutional Registration: Increasing Access for UNC Students

Multimedia Specialist DELTA Instructional Services NC State University

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3D Virtual Laboratories: Getting Serious about Designing Games for Online Education

Dr. Madu Ireh is Director of Technology/Assistant Professor, School of Education and Human Performance, Winston Salem State University, Winston Salem. He also teachers graduate and undergraduate courses as well as conduct professional development workshops for P-12 teachers.

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A Successful Technology Professional Development Model for P-8 Teachers

Dr. Li Jin is a visiting lecturer of Chinese in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Appalachian State University.

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Mixing Classroom Instruction with Elluminated CFL (Chinese as a Foreign Language) Learning

Terry Johnson is the Vice President of Blue University for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. In this role, Terry is responsible for the overall corporate learning strategy and technical learning infrastructure. He has been in learning, project management, product management, and marketing roles for the past 17 years - with prior experiences with JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup in New York City and Columbus, OH. Terry resides in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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How the Right Synchronous Learning Management System Can Improve the Student (and Instructor) Experience!

National, regional, and local interactive presentations on the use of African American film as an effective teaching tool.

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The Use of African American Cinema as a Teaching Tool: Implications for Clinical Social Work Education

Dr. Daniel Johnson teaches courses in music education, music technology, and the Honors Scholars Program at UNC-Wilmington. An active researcher in critical thinking and pedagogy, Johnson has published articles in: The Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, Contributions to Music Education, The International Journal of the Humanities, The Kindermusik Educators Journal, The Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association Journal, and on-line at Musicstaff.com. His textbook, Musical Explorations: "Fundamentals Through Experience," is published by Kendall-Hunt.

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Technology-Assisted Learning and Evaluation in the Arts

Presentation(s):

Multimedia Competencies for Instructional Technologists

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What Technologies Are They Using?

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The Podcasting Research Group at East Carolina University: Adding Voice and Video to Distance Education

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Mixing It Up for Increased Student Success: Blended Learning in Japanese Courses

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A Biomathematical Learning Enhancement Network for Diversity (BLEND)

Dr. Hosun Kim is a lecturer and course coordinator for the Romance Languages Department at UNC-Chapel Hill, where he teaches both residential and online courses.

Presentation(s):

A New Model for Introductory Spanish: Course Redesign Results at UNC-Chapel Hill

Claudia Kimbrough has 20 years of award-winning teaching and course development experience in fields of marketing management, marketing research, and integrated marketing communications. Lead developer of virtual learning environments at NC State University. She is the designer and builder of the Second Life College of Management for NC State. Claudia is also a multi-media artist who works primarily with recycled textiles and paper, developing wearable art, quilts and jewelry.

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Second Life: Real Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World Triumphs and Tribulations of Teaching in a Virtual World: Voices of Experience

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Generative Art: Teaching in a Post-Digital Environment

Greg Kraus is an Instructional Technologist at N.C. State University. His focus is on faculty development, incorporating technology into the classroom, accessibility, and software development.

Presentation(s):

Adapting Web Applications for Usability and Accessibility in the Classroom Wake Up Your Students: Two Approaches to Student Response Systems

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Elluminate Collaborative Purchase

Kathleen Kyzer is senior manager for academic outreach and engagement for Information Technology Services – Teaching and Learning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has actively explored and supported the use of technology in teaching and learning for over 15 years. The group she manages is involved in initiatives to explore how emerging technologies can be integrated into teaching and learning. Her specific areas of interest include tablet PC technology and virtual worlds.

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Student Tablet PCs: Laptops with a Twist Second Life: Real Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World Immerse Yourself: Delivering Instruction in Virtual Worlds

Robert Ladd, Education Media Specialist, has an MA in Education from the University of Maryland. He has a background in photography, instructional design, Web design, graphics, and technical writing. For the Health Sciences Library at UNC-Chapel Hill, Bob designs online tutorials and conducts consultations and workshops in areas such as digital imaging, online design, print design, and video editing.

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A New Role for Libraries: Building Collaboration Around Technology-Enhanced Learning Spaces, Design Tools, and Expertise

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Hybrid Course Development: How Far Can You Go and What Do You Need to Get There?

Jamie Lathan is an Instructor of History at NCSSM. For the past five years Mr. Lathan has taught AP US History to students at distant high schools by videoconference. Mr. Lathan also provides instruction to teachers participating in the US Department of Education Grant entitled, "The Embodied Presidency: Eight Men, the Office, the Historical Moment."

Presentation(s):

Through the Wire: Reaching Out to the Community

John LeBaron is Distinguished Professor of educational technologies at Western Carolina University. His research interest stems from online teaching, examining methods that promote peer community-building and the student construction of knowledge.

Presentation(s):

Giving Learners a Voice: Using Audio to Promote Peer Knowledge Construction Through Structured Small-group Simulations Strategies to Promote e-Learning Excellence Through a University Faculty Center, Part One

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Multimedia Competencies for Instructional Technologists

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Compare and Contrast: Assorted Experiences with Course Redesign

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3D Virtual Laboratories: Getting Serious about Designing Games for Online Education

Michael Lightsmith is a multi-media producer and technology systems integrator. Beginning as an editorial photographer he went on to direct television, theater and media-based performance works. In 1999 he joined Connecting Point Multi-Media becoming its Dir. of Technology & Creative Services. There he designed exhibitions, interactive and learning systems for over 200 art, culture and educational institutions. His goal is to melt the barriers between audience and performance. Lightsmith Studios was founded to build storytelling into a seamless synergy of Television and Interactive Media.

Presentation(s):

Methods & Meanings: Creative Thinking within Learning Technologies

Joe Liles has been an art teacher at the NC School of Science and Math since its founding in 1980. He has taught a class called The Art of Science and Math through Distance Learning for the last 13 years.

Presentation(s):

Mixing Up Science, Math, and Art through Distance Learning

Matt Long is the administrator for the Blackboard system for ECU.

Presentation(s):

A Study of Three CMS Systems: Blackboard, Moodle, and Sakai

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The Podcasting Research Group at East Carolina University: Adding Voice and Video to Distance Education

Alan R. Mabe serves as Vice President for Academic Planning of the 16-campus University of North Carolina, having assumed the position on January 1, 2002. He was most recently at Florida State University, where he served as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Presentation(s):

Online Quality Council/Workgroup Report

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Clicker Technology Application in Distance Education

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The Digital Native Best Practice Design Project

Faculty member of ECSU Davis School of Business and Economics DPA Teaches Organizational Behavior, Business Research and Report Writing, and Human Resource Management, Prin. of Management

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Panel Discussion of ECSU's Course Redesign Projects

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The Podcasting Research Group at East Carolina University: Adding Voice and Video to Distance Education

FLORENCE MARTIN is an assistant professor in instructional technology at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. She is interested in the research areas of multimedia design and development, performance improvement, digital visual literacy, and learning technologies. Sheis a graduate of the doctoral program in educational technology at Arizona State University. She has worked with Cisco Learning Institute, Arizona State University, Intel Corporation, Mesa CommunityCollege, and University of Phoenix.

Presentation(s):

Learning Management System Self-efficacy of Online and Hybrid Learners Using LMS Self-efficacy Scale Multimedia Competencies for Instructional Technologists

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Compare and Contrast: Assorted Experiences with Course Redesign It's a WRAP: A New Model for Faculty Development Strategies to promote e-Learning Excellence Through a University Faculty Center, Part Two

Lori Mathis joined the UNC TLT Collaborative as Information Technology Coordinator after seven years at the Center for Instructional Technology at UNC-Chapel Hill . At Chapel Hill, she managed projects involving the development, management, and support of learning content and applications, with one of her primary roles as Blackboard project manager. Previous to her work at Chapel Hill, Lori managed a computers and composition teaching program at the Ohio State University where she got her start in the TLT business as an instructor in one of the earliest computer-supported writing classrooms. At the TLT, Lori is managing its information sharing activities and select learning technology and content projects.

Presentation(s):

UNC Digital Object Repository Steering Committee An Open-Source Collaborative: The Moodle Project Demonstration of the North Carolina Learning Object Repository (NCLOR) The Campus Toolkit: Open-Source CMS Evaluation Resources

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The Digital Native Best Practice Design Project

Dr Maysami is head of the dept of ecnomics, finance, and decision sciences at UNCP. He has been teaching at UNCP for the past six years. The rest of his resume will be furnished later.

Presentation(s):

Using Multi-media Digital Assets in a Critical Thinking Course Design

Heather McCullough, Ph.D., is Director of the Language Resource Center at UNC Charlotte. She has taught French at the university level and has a background in information science.

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Conversations About Open Source LMS's Mixing It Up for Increased Student Success: Blended Learning in Japanese Courses Cross-Campus Collaborations for Faculty Development Where in the World is…. 3-D Foreign Language Instruction with Google Earth

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Rich Media—Expanding Your Reach in Higher Education

Dr. Anna T. McFadden is the Director of the Coulter Faculty Center at Western Carolina University and an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations at Western Carolina University where she teaches courses in instructional leadership and school community relations.

Presentation(s):

Strategies to Promote e-Learning Excellence Through a University Faculty Center, Part One

Anna T. McFadden teaches courses in the master''''s, EdS and doctoral programs in Educational Leadership and also serves as Department Head. Her research and publications focus on women in educational leadership and teaching in educational leadership.

Presentation(s):

Building a Foundation for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Dixie McGinty serves as Associate Professor of educational research at Western Carolina University where she teaches courses in research methods, statistics, testing and assessment. Research interests include assessment of student learning and test-related evaluation.

Presentation(s):

Giving Learners a Voice: Using Audio to Promote Peer Knowledge Construction Through Structured Small-group Simulations

Dixie McGinty serves as Associate Professor of educational research at Western Carolina University where she teaches courses in research methods, statistics, testing and assessment. Research interests include assessment of student learning and test-related assessment.

Presentation(s):

Strategies to Promote e-Learning Excellence Through a University Faculty Center, Part One

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Virtual Computing Environment

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Transformational Leaders:Utilizing Technology Enhanced Learning to Improve Outcomes in Science Education for NC Teachers

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Multimedia Competencies for Instructional Technologists

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Using Google Earth for Teaching and Learning

Susan K. Miller-Cochran is associate professor of English at North Carolina State University and Director of the First-Year Writing Program. Her research focuses on the uses of technology in teaching writing, and she is especially interested in the ways that different technologies can facilitate writing, research, and collaboration.

Presentation(s):

Technological Tools and Strategies for Teaching Research-Based Writing

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Meeting the Challenges of Teaching Geological Sciences via Distance Education

Dr. Malina Monaco is the Director of Knowledge Management and Assessemnt for the College of Education at NC State University. Her responsibilities include accreditation assessment, program assessment, and college-wide assessment initiatives.

Presentation(s):

Implementing a College-Wide Electronic Portfolio System: Lessons Learned.

Rob Moore manages the Foreign Languages Resource Center for the Romance Languages Department at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Presentation(s):

A New Model for Introductory Spanish: Course Redesign Results at UNC-Chapel Hill

Danielle Moran is a masters student and teaching assistant for the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Mathematics.

Presentation(s):

Online Tutoring for STEM Disciplines

Jason Morningstar is the accessibility specialist for UNC Chapel Hill.

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Nine Myths About Web Accessibility

Charlie Morris is a Distance Education and Web Coordinator at North Carolina State University whose focus is on instructional technology support and training as well as coordinating web sites.

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Leveraging LMS Data for Strategic Campus Support Wake Up Your Students: Two Approaches to Student Response Systems

Dr. Barbra F. Mosley is an Adjunct Professor of Instructional Technology in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at North Carolina A&T State University. Her research interest lies with the effective integration of emerging technologies to support the teaching and learning process.

Presentation(s):

What Technologies Are They Using?

Ottis Murray is an associate professor at UNCP. His areas of interest are community development, globalization, and death and dying. He is currently working on a grant to determine the relationship between alcohol use and fatal accidents in Robeson county, NC.

Presentation(s):

Strategies for Using Technology to Develop Critical Thinking Skills in Online and Hybrid Courses

Dede Nelson is an instructional designer for the Department of Adult and Higher Education at NC State University and previously worked in the university''''''''''''''''s Faculty Development Services unit, a part of Learning Technology Service. Dede holds an M.Ed. in Training and Development with a specialty in technology from NC State University and has experience in both K-12 and Higher Education course development.

Presentation(s):

From Computer Based Simulations to 3D Virtual Learning: Building Bridges to Collaborative Learning Spaces

Hilarie is leading the TLTC''s Course Redesign Initiative. She also serves as UNC''s project director for MERLOT, an international cooperative for online instructional resources. Before joining the TLTC, Hilarie was a faculty member in the industrial design program at Arizona State University. She previously chaired a program at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh that granted associates degrees in computer graphics and visualization. Hilarie is especially interested in effective teaching, emerging technologies, virtual worlds, and serious games.

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A New Perspective on Course Redesign: Customizing the National Center for Academic Transformation’s Approach for UNC Compare and Contrast: Assorted Experiences with Course Redesign

Mr. Nicolet is the Associate Dean for Information Technology at the School of Government at UNC-Chapel Hill

Presentation(s):

Social Networking as an Instructional Tool

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Clicker Technology Application in Distance Education

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Using Google Earth for Teaching and Learning

Dr. O''''Connor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at East Carolina University. She teaches in the area of Elementary Education. Dr. O''''Connor is the Managing Editor of the Journal of Curriculum & Instruction (JoCI).

Presentation(s):

Cross-Campus Conversations About OJS—Kudos, Conundrums, and Future Vision

Tony O''''''''''''''''Driscoll is assistant teaching professor in the College of Management NC State. He comes back to academic after an extensive corporate career. In his last role he was actively involved in IBM''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s research on use of virtual environments, and was involved in IBM''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s Global Innovation Outlook that investigated how distributed leadership occurs within Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games.

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Second Life: Real Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World

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ThinkLink: UNC System-Wide Jam on Quality of Online Instruction

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Second Life: Real Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World A Collaborative Approach to Faculty Technology Support at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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Transformational Leaders:Utilizing Technology Enhanced Learning to Improve Outcomes in Science Education for NC Teachers

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Cross-Campus Collaborations for Faculty Development Where in the World is…. 3-D Foreign Language Instruction with Google Earth

Associate Vice Chancellor in charge of Internatinal Affairs, Distance Learning and Continuing Studies, EdD University of Maryland, co-developed the Global Understanding Project with Dr. Rosina Chia

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Real Life International Experience in Local Classroom

Tim Poe is the Senior Collaborative Technologist with MCNC, in Research Triangle Park. Tim has more than seventeen years of experience applying multimedia, distance education, and communications technologies in educational settings. He has an extensive background with a broad range of technologies including video conferencing, voice over IP, web conferencing, classroom capture, podcasting, and streaming. Tim''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s resume includes experiences teaching in the K-12 classroom, managing distance learning assets at a major public university, and managing a digital media infrastructure group at a major private university.

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K-20 Education in North Carolina - Synergies Across the Educational Landscape

W. Butch Porter, CEO Optimized Learning Inc. bporter@optimizedlearn.com o) 919-326-2937 c) 919-522-3471 www.optimizedlearn.com

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Moodle, Sakai, uPortal, Open Source Portfolio, Open Source Email

Matt is the Assistant Director of the Technology Advancement Center at East Carolina University. He was previously Assistant Director of the Center for Wireless and Mobile Computing. He served as coordinator on pilots for campus safety and distance learning. These range from personal alert and location systems, wireless nomadic networks for transmitting video from the field to campus classrooms, content on mobile devices, and to distance education research projects.

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ThinkLink: UNC System-Wide Jam on Quality of Online Instruction

Rasby Marlene Powell, Ph.D. is a professor of Sociology at UNCP. Her areas of interest include community, emotions, gender, and theory. She is co-coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Gender Minor as well as a member of the Teaching and Learning Task Force at UNCP.

Presentation(s):

Strategies for Using Technology to Develop Critical Thinking Skills in Online and Hybrid Courses

Coordinator of University IT Accessibility- Information Technology Division, NC State University: With over 20 years experience in the assistive technology/technology accessibility field, provide leadership, advocacy, and expertise to promote the princi

Presentation(s):

Online Assessment Tools—Do They Provide a Valid Assessment of Learning for Students with a Disability?

Prior to his current position as Executive Director of the University of North Carolina Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Collaborative, Frank served as Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Professor of Chemistry at Western Carolina University.

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Opening Welcome Session Establishing a K-20 E-Learning Infrastructure for North Carolina Closing Session

Ray Purdom is the Director of the University Teaching and Learning Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has a B.S. in physics from Duke University, and an M.S. and a PhD in physics from Purdue University. He currently serves on t

Presentation(s):

Help for the Faculty Development Crisis: Five-Minute e-Clips and Online Workshops Building a Foundation for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Rachel Radom is an instructional services librarian teaching information literacy courses and working at UNCW''s reference desk.

Presentation(s):

Taming Wild Wild Web 2.0: The Moodle Mixture

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Establishing a K-20 E-Learning Infrastructure for North Carolina Demonstration of the North Carolina Learning Object Repository (NCLOR)

Dr. Dianne Raubenheimer is Director of Assessment in the College of Engineering at NC State University. Her research interests include assessment of student learning, faculty development and distance education.

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Computer Based Modeling to Enhance Problem Solving Learning in a Technology Rich Environment (LITRE) – Researching Innovative Technologies to Promote Student Learning

Dr. Kuldeep S. Rawat is an Assistant Professor in the School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from Center for Advanced Computer Studies at University of Louisiana-Lafayette. His areas of interest are in electronics design, electronic control applications, PC-based data acquisition systems, network security educational technologies. Dr. Rawat is one of the 42 recipients of 2007 HP Teaching for Technology grant, which is provided to transform teaching and improve learning in the classroom through innovative uses of technology.

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Promoting Collaborative Learning Environment in the Classroom Using Mobile Tablet-PCs and Classroom Management Tools

Render, who joined the UNC Office of the President in January 2000 as associate vice president for information resources, is now the Vice President for Information Resources and Chief Information Officer. In her time at UNC, Robyn has earned high marks from every major University constituency for her vast technical knowledge, her ability to work effectively with diverse groups and viewpoints, and her deep understanding of the growing potential of IT in teaching and learning. In her role, Render serves as the president's primary adviser on information technology. She oversees strategic planning and policy development for technologies that support the University's instructional, research and public service activities, and she works with IT officials on the 16 campuses to facilitate collaborative approaches to system-level technology issues. Render also works closely with the Board of Governors, the president and other senior staff members to develop University policies and programs, and serves as UNC's primary spokesperson on matters related to information technology. Render holds a master's of arts degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix and bachelor's and associate of science degrees in information systems from the University of Cincinnati. She joined AT&T in 1976 as a programmer analyst and over the next decade rose progressively to manager of systems development for AT&T Communications. In 1986, Render returned to her alma mater as director of university administrative information services. After seven years in the post, she was promoted to assistant vice president and director of the Center for Information Technology Services. In 1999 Render was recruited to North Carolina Central University to become its first chief information officer, responsible for the coordination of all IT services, computing systems and telecommunications. In January 2000 she joined the UNC Office of the President as associate vice president for information resources, with primary responsibility for administering strategic IT initiatives relating to student services and administrative systems, as well as networks and networking services for UNC and its constituent institutions. Render is active in various regional and national professional organizations relating to higher education and information technologies. She currently serves as Chairperson of the Educause Board of Directors and is a member of the Cary Academy Board of Directors. She has written and spoken widely on technology and quality management in higher education and has consulted for other universities on the integration of technology in teaching and learning.

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The 3C's of IT Change: Collaboration, Communication, and Consolidation

Barbara Rochen Renner, PhD, is Library Services Evaluation Specialist and Liaison, Allied Health Sciences, Health Sciences Library, UNC-Chapel Hill. For seven years she was the libraries'' Distance Learning Specialist. Prior to this, she was a faculty member and administrator in the School of Medicine, working in areas ranging from autism, rehabilitation, and arthritis research to medical education and student affairs. She has a background in Allied Health and a doctorate in Research and Evaluation Methodology.

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A New Role for Libraries: Building Collaboration Around Technology-Enhanced Learning Spaces, Design Tools, and Expertise

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The Joint 2+2 Initiative: Developing Shareable Online Courses for the UNC System

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The Digital Native Best Practice Design Project

Randy Riddle is an Academic Technology Consultant at the Duke Center for Instructional Technology. Before joining Duke in 2000, Randy worked as an academic computing specialist at Wake Forest University for the art, music, and theater departments. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public and Applied History from Appalachian State University.

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Considering the e-Book: A Library-CIT Investigation of the Sony Reader

Dick is a faculty member in the Instructional Technology program at Appalachian State University. He is actively engaged in creating and teaching in 3D virtual leanrning environments.

Presentation(s):

The Digital Native Best Practice Design Project

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Promoting and Ensuring Online Quality

Multimedia Specialist DELTA Instructional Services NC State University

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3D Virtual Laboratories: Getting Serious about Designing Games for Online Education

Director of Information and Instructional Technology for the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University

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Buiding a Grassroots Interdisciplinary Program: GISc at NC State

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Creating an Image Database

Laura's TLT experience includes teaching and learning with pre-K through graduate students, K-12 teachers and university faculty in online and technology-enriched environments since 1984. From a BASIC genetics program on her Apple IIe to her current interests in open source software and web 2.0 services, her interest in TLT is focused on understanding and promoting learning. Laura's responsibilities with the TLT Collaborative include facilitating the e-Learning Pedagogy Interest Group, development of TLTC Strategic and Operating Plans, and coordinating the UNC TLT Online Quality Workgroup.

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Promoting and Ensuring Online Quality Online Quality Council/Workgroup Report Effective Practices for Online Instruction

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The Digital Native Best Practice Design Project

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Meeting the Challenges of Teaching Geological Sciences via Distance Education

Larry Rowan is a faculty member with the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Director of the University''''''''''''''''s Center for Teaching and Learning.

Presentation(s):

Online Tutoring for STEM Disciplines

Michael is Professor of Physics at UNC Asheville. His online course websites were featured on CNN in 2002.

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UNCA and the UNC Online Initiative

Nancy is the middle grades coordinator at UNC Asheville. She has worked collaboratively on developing technology enhanced projects to impact pre-service teacher experiences.

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UNCA and the UNC Online Initiative The Joint 2+2 Initiative: Developing Shareable Online Courses for the UNC System

James C. Sadler, Ph.D. Associate Vice President, Academic Planning UNC Office of the President 919-962-3910 jcs@northcarolina.edu

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UNC Distance Learning Forum/TLT Distance Education Interest Group Progress Report on The University of North Carolina Online

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Engaging Students with Social Software Applications: Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and More!

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Meeting the Challenges of Teaching Geological Sciences via Distance Education

Robert Sanders is currently an Assistant Professor of Library Science and the Library Science Program Coordinator at Appalachian State University. He has also worked professionally as a teacher, media specialist, administrator, and instructional technologist.

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The Digital Native Best Practice Design Project

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Taking Advantage of Technology in Structuring Online Rhetoric and Composition Courses

Cindy Saylor is the Assistant Dean for Research Services and Systems at the Mary Livermore Library at UNC Pembroke. She is manages the delivery of research services associated with reference, library use instruction, access, special collections, and government documents, and coordinates all systems functions associated with library services. She received her MLIS from UNC Greensboro.

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Simple Media Creation for Librarians

Henry Schaffer is a long time faculty member at NCSU and has been involved in many aspects of computing and teaching.

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Virtual Computing Environment

Ginny Sconiers is a Project Coordinator at East Carolina University. Ginny works on projects assigned by Academic Outreach. Current projects and research areas include: building community in online courses, providing faculty support in the use of new collaborative tools, and management of the next Think-In event.

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A Study of Three CMS Systems: Blackboard, Moodle, and Sakai

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Where in the World is…. 3-D Foreign Language Instruction with Google Earth

David Segal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Professions of the College of Health & Public Affairs with a joint appointment in the Department of Medical Education of the College of Medicine at the University of Central Florida. He teaches both on-campus and online courses, using collaborative learning with the students in both modes and between courses. Dr. Segal conducts research in two major areas: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and HIV-1 neuropathogenesis. His SoTL research focuses on the delivery and assessment of student learning and decision-making skills, synchronous learning networks and distance education, collaborative learning, medical simulations, case-based pedagogy strategies, decision support systems, and infrastructures for future educational software. His HIV-1 research focuses on the identification of novel viral strain neuropathogenic signatures and their implication in vaccine development. He has published many articles in these and other areas. He is also active as a reviewer for several journals. Dr. Segal is also the Undergraduate Program Director for the Health Sciences Pre-clinical Allied Health degree which prepares students for graduate clinical study. He holds a PhD in Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida College of Medicine.

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How the Right Synchronous Learning Management System Can Improve the Student (and Instructor) Experience!

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Multimedia Competencies for Instructional Technologists

Professor, Plant Pathology NC State University

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3D Virtual Laboratories: Getting Serious about Designing Games for Online Education

Brenda Shryock is a lecturer with the UNC-Chapel Hill Mathematics Department.

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Online Tutoring for STEM Disciplines

Scott is the Director of the Academy for Teaching and Learning and Associate Professor of Economics at NC A&T State University in Greensboro. His professional/research interests focus on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) across disciplines and the development of effective teaching pedagogies to enhance student learning. He is also NC A&T''''''''''''''''s representative on the UNC TLTC Board.

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Help for the Faculty Development Crisis: Five-Minute e-Clips and Online Workshops Building a Foundation for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Greg Simmons is an Instructional Technology Consultant and music faculty member at Appalachian State University. He also facilitates the Open Source Interest Group for the UNC TLT Collaborative.

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AsULearn (powered by Moodle): Implementing an Open Source CMS at Appalachian

Instructional Professional Interest Group Meet to develop strategies for the appropriate use of a specific technology or a faculty development in an educational setting.

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Elluminate Collaborative Purchase

Faculty Member of ECSU Davis School of Business of Economics Teaches in the area of Ethics, Leadership and Management

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Panel Discussion of ECSU's Course Redesign Projects

Manager, Faculty Support Services, Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), North Carolina State University

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Leveraging LMS Data for Strategic Campus Support

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A Biomathematical Learning Enhancement Network for Diversity (BLEND)

Dr. Karen Smith-Gratto is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Instructional Technology Program in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at North Carolina A&T State University. Her presentations and publications include articles on integration of technology into curriculum and effective design of computer based and web-based instruction.

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What Technologies Are They Using? A Case Study: Class Download Choices

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Elluminate Collaborative Purchase Strategies to promote e-Learning Excellence Through a University Faculty Center, Part Two

Elizabeth Snyder is Associate Professor of German at UNC Asheville. She has used technology extensively to enhance foreign language instruction and is a contributor to the UNC German Studies Consortium.

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UNCA and the UNC Online Initiative

Dr. Soni is Coordinator of Assessment for the Learning in a Technology Rich Environment (LITRE) initiative at NC State. Her research interests focus on the use of technology to create effective learning environments.

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Learning in a Technology Rich Environment (LITRE) – Researching Innovative Technologies to Promote Student Learning

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eye-FLASH!: Enhance Your Experience through Flash Multimedia Technologies

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A Nursing Theory Course Enters a New, Virtual World Second Life: Real Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World Cross-Campus Collaborations for Faculty Development Triumphs and Tribulations of Teaching in a Virtual World: Voices of Experience

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Hybrid Course Development: How Far Can You Go and What Do You Need to Get There?

Dr. Steinweg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at East Carolina University. She teaches online classes in the area of Special Education. She is currently serving as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Curriculum & Instruction.

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Cross-Campus Conversations About OJS—Kudos, Conundrums, and Future Vision

Sophia is a doctoral student at North Carolina State University and graduate research assistant with the Training and Development Online program at NC State. Her dissertation research area will focus on 3D virtual learning spaces.

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From Computer Based Simulations to 3D Virtual Learning: Building Bridges to Collaborative Learning Spaces

William Sugar, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology at East Carolina University. He has published numerous articles on the subject of instructional design and human-computer interface design.

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The Podcasting Research Group at East Carolina University: Adding Voice and Video to Distance Education

Arthur Taylor recently received his MSIS at UNC-CH''''s School of Information and Library Science and this past fall semester taught a course in Human Information Interactions. He comes to the academic domain after more that 25 years experience in the corporate computing area.

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Second Life: Real Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World Immerse Yourself: Delivering Instruction in Virtual Worlds Triumphs and Tribulations of Teaching in a Virtual World: Voices of Experience

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Second Life: Real Teaching and Learning in a Virtual World

Mary Teslow, MLIS, RHIA, Assistant Professor of Health Information Administration, Western Carolina University

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Strategies to Promote e-Learning Excellence Through a University Faculty Center, Part One

Digital Media Lecturer, Coulter Faculty Center

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Stream...Cast....Blog? Fishing for New Ways to Feed Your Digital Content

Fatimah Tuggar is assistant professor at Winston-Salem State University and an artist who uses technology as both medium and subject in her work to serve as metaphors for power dynamics. Her work has been exhibited globally in over 20 countries. The work has also been the subject of various panels, articles and a part of academic curricula, in various institutions and disciplines. Ms. Tuggar''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s art education covers three continents and an even broader range of disciplines. Her teaching mirrors her art practice, in that her goal is not to deliver answers but inspire creative questioning.

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Methods & Meanings: Creative Thinking within Learning Technologies

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Learning Management System Self-efficacy of Online and Hybrid Learners Using LMS Self-efficacy Scale

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The Podcasting Research Group at East Carolina University: Adding Voice and Video to Distance Education

Interim Coordinator of Science and Math Learning Center, University College; Adjunct Instructor of Physics, Department of Chemistry, WSSU

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The Technology and Philosophy of Teaching Online

Rob Vanderberry is the Public Sector Sales Team Lead for Alphanumeric Systems. Rob has been with Alphanumeric for seven years and in the IT industry for 11 years. He heads up the outside and inside Sales teams serving Education clients throughout NC, and personally serves 14 Universities and Colleges in the state. His multiple sales certifications include Sun, VMware, Microsoft, Novell, Symantec, HP, Cisco, Citrix, and APC.

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Alphanumeric Systems - How Can We Help You?

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Re-Imagining the Classroom: How Faculty are Winning Grants and Increasing Student Success

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The Podcasting Research Group at East Carolina University: Adding Voice and Video to Distance Education

Victoria Walker is a Web Developer and Instructional Designer. Some of her interests include instructional design, distance education, virtual learning environments, and higher education research and policy planning. Victoria is earning a Ph.D. in both Higher Education Research & Institutional Planning and Distance Education and has a Masters in Educational Technology, several technology certifications, and a teaching certificate in secondary education.

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3-D Virtual World Learning Environments (i.e. Second Life) in Blended and Online Education

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Overview and Demonstration of Brand New Teaching and Learning Tools

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ThinkLink: UNC System-Wide Jam on Quality of Online Instruction

William Wendt is an adjunct instructor in economics and statistics at UNCP and Randolph CC He taught as an assistant professor at The American University, as an adjunct at Johns Hopkins, Loyola College, and Fairleigh Dickinson University in NJ. He has a BBA cum laude in accounting from the Un of Miami, an MS in econometrics from Purdue and all work except half a dissertation for the PhD from Purdue. He was Controller for The Rouse Company, a division manager The Ryland Group, and a corporate Senior Vice President in commercial real estate investment for Prudential and Travelers.

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Using Multi-media Digital Assets in a Critical Thinking Course Design

Dr. Larry Nash White is an Assistant Professor and the MLS Program Director at East Carolina University''''''''s Department of Library Science and Instructional Technology. Prior to that, Dr. White worked as an administrator in retail management, government agencies, and public and academic libraries. He is an internationally invited speaker and presenter on such topics as library performance, leadership, assessment, and competition for service and consults with libraries and non-profit organizations. He has published in the areas of performance assessment, competitive response, and financial management of libraries.

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Blended Assessment:Collaborative Assessment of Distance Learning Library Services The Podcasting Research Group at East Carolina University: Adding Voice and Video to Distance Education

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A Biomathematical Learning Enhancement Network for Diversity (BLEND)

Dean Wilcox: Is the Assistant Dean for the Undergraduate Academic Program at the North Carolina School of the Arts where he teaches such subjects as The Aesthetics of Dissonance, Chaos Theory and the Arts, Postmodern Drama, and Performance Art.

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Generative Art: Teaching in a Post-Digital Environment

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21st Century Learning Environment

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UNC-TLT Librarians Interest Group Meeting

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Remote Learner Presentation

Michael is an Assistant Professor of English at Appalachian State University. He also teaches in the Interdisciplinary / Watauga College curriculum at the university, and has taught online courses as well. He is currently researching the pedagogical challenges and characteristics of Millennial generation students.

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Millennial Generation Traits and Teaching

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The Socrates Project

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Multimedia Competencies for Instructional Technologists

Faculty Member of ECSU Davis School of Business and Economics for over 20 years Teaches Distance Learning courses using both the Internet and Teleconferencing.

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Panel Discussion of ECSU's Course Redesign Projects

Dr. Biwu Yang is the coordinator of Platform Research and Development in the Office of Academic Outreach, East Carolina University.

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ThinkLink: UNC System-Wide Jam on Quality of Online Instruction A Study of Three CMS Systems: Blackboard, Moodle, and Sakai Cross-Campus Conversations About OJS—Kudos, Conundrums, and Future Vision

Dr. Zablotsky is the Associate Dean od Student Support Services in the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Hybrid Course Development: How Far Can You Go and What Do You Need to Get There?