THE 14TH SLOAN-C INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ONLINE LEARNING

The Power of Online Learning Improving Learning in a Networked World

NOVEMBER 5–7, 2008 CARIBE ROYALE ORLANDO, FLORIDA

THE 14TH SLOAN-C INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ONLINE LEARNING This year’s conference theme, “Improving Learning in a Networked World,” was chosen by the conference committee to emphasize ways in which online and blended learning are changing to reflect both their place in the global community, and emerging social technologies. Thus we particularly looked for presentations that explored issues of diversity and international applications of online learning, and which emphasized the more global, societal, and workforce dimensions of online higher education. We also looked for presentations that addressed blended learning, open educational resources, social networking tools, and other uses of new and emerging technologies to support learning and the educational enterprise in general.

Featuring Keynote, Plenary and Closing Addresses, more than 150 Presentations in 5 Concurrent Sessions, 18 Pre-conference Workshops, Interest Roundtables, Special Thursday Night Entertainment, Expanded Exhibit Hall including the Email Lab.

Of course at the same time, we wanted to be sure to keep our focus where it has always been -- on research, theory and practice in online and blended learning and we believe we have. We had a record number of proposals this year and we are very excited about the presentations we will be offering. We are also extremely excited about our keynote, plenary, and closing speakers – Terry Anderson, Curt Bonk, and Liz Burge --who we think will bring us new insights on improving learning in a networked world. We hope you will join us in what promises to be an engaging and fruitful conference. Meg Benke, Conference Chair, Empire State College Karen Swan, Conference Co-chair, Kent State University

“The content of the conference is a powerful draw. The timing and location complete the trifecta. The conversations with others are a bonus! I have come away from each conference with information and ideas that I can apply directly to my practice.”

“This was an inspiring and challenging experience. It renewed my commitment to innovation even in the face of resistance.” Orlando, Florida

KEYNOTE ADDRESS NOVEMBER 5, 2008, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Terry Anderson is Professor and Canada Research Chair in Distance Education at Athabasca University – Canada’s Open University. He has published widely in the area of distance education and educational technology and has co-authored or edited five books and numerous papers. Terry is active in provincial, national, and international distance education associations and a regular presenter at professional conferences. He teaches educational technology courses in Athabasca’s Masters of Distance Education program. Terry is also the director of CIDER – the Canadian Institute for Distance Education Research (cider.athabascau.ca) and the editor of the International Review of Research on Distance and Open Learning (IRRODL www.irrodl.org). The complete text of his most recent edited book The Theory and Practice of Online Learning is available as an Open Access resource at cde.athabascau.ca/online_book

“Social Software and Open Education Resources: Can the crowd learn to build great educational content?” Open Education Resources (OERs) promise to radically reduce the cost of educational content production. Yet early research shows less than optimal pickup or sharing of production by either distance or campus educators. Can social software tools provide the tools and supportive communities needed for effective OER production, use and re-use? Can educators as both producers and users of OERs develop the types of sophisticated networking tools used by Open Source Software development to create world class learning resources?

Register Online at: www.aln.ucf.edu

PLENARY ADDRESS NOVEMBER 6, 2008, 11:25

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CLOSING ADDRESS – 12:25

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Curt Bonk is a former corporate controller and CPA, who received his master’s and Ph.D. degrees in educational psychology from the University of Wisconsin. He is Professor of Instructional Systems Technology and adjunct in the School of Informatics at Indiana University (IU). He has received numerous teaching and mentoring awards from IU as well as the CyberStar Award from the Indiana Information Technology Association, the Most Outstanding Achievement Award from the U.S. Distance Learning Association, and the Most Innovative Teaching in a Distance Education Program Award from the State of Indiana. Curt has given over 800 talks around the globe related to online teaching and learning. In addition, he has over 200 publications on topics such as online learning pedagogy, massive multiplayer online gaming, Wikibooks, blogging, open source software, collaborative technologies, and synchronous and asynchronous computer conferencing.

NOVEMBER 7, 2008, 11:25

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– 12:25

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Elizabeth (Liz) Burge, Professor of Adult Education at the University of New Brunswick in Atlantic Canada, recently authored Flexible Higher Education: Reflections from Expert Experience; the analyses of 44 indepth interview transcripts from international pioneers of distance and online education. Their reflections focused on challenges, guiding values and principles for practice, technology application, and experience-based lessons, with some requests for research projects and advice for less-experienced colleagues. Dr. Burge has decades of experience in distance education, with her doctoral research being one of the first of its kind on computer-mediated communication in cred courses (now called ‘online’). Liz is a past president of the now Canadian Network for Innovation in Education, Association for Distance Education and a past vice president of the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE). She led the development of an international group of women distance educators (WIN) for the ICDE, and currently works on a number of editorial boards looking for conceptual breakthroughs and critically reflective thought.

CONFERENCE TRACKS

“I loved the fantastic variety of presentations to choose from.” “I thoroughly enjoyed the conference and learned a lot of valuable information.” “I enjoyed the structure of the conference and the ability to interact, network and learn with other professionals.”

5 concurrent sessions with more than 150 presentations in the following tracks:

Learning Effectiveness Student Services & Learner Support Technology & Emerging Learning Environments Faculty Development & Support Professional Development & Workforce Training Leadership, Values & Society Conference Tracks were chaired and selected by: Karen Swan, Research Professor, Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent State University and Peter Shea, Asst. Professor, University at Albany, State University of New York

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

DAY-LONG WORKSHOPS 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM •Emerging Technologies: New Paradigms for Sharing, Teaching and Constructing Knowledge •Mapping the Blend

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM •Community of Inquiry Framework: Informing Instructional Design and Teaching in Online Courses •Strategies to Leverage Web 2.0 for Student Services & Marketing •The Integration of ePortfolios into Online Courses: The 5 D’s Process •Visualization, Meaning Making and Collaboration

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

MORNING WORKSHOPS 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM •Creating Accessible Multimedia on No Budget •Beyond the Lead: The Enrollment Management Boot Camp •Learner-Centered Assessment: Real Strategies for Today’s Distance Learning Students •Retention Strategies That Work: Personalized Success Coaching for Distance Learners •Getting Started: An Open Forum •Innovation Cases: Elearning Strategy as if Local Learning Communities Matter AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM •From R2D2 to the Matrix: A Galaxy of Online Learning Style, Motivational, Blended Learning, and Learner-Centered Examples •HigherEd 2.0: Pedagogy, Deployment and Evaluation of Web 2.0 Tools in Higher Education •Ask the Experts – Tips, Techniques, and Creative Strategies for Teaching Online •Leading Convergence: Administering Online Learning in the Mainstream •Facilitating Diverse Instructional Strategies in an Online Environment •Educator as Grounded Bricoleur: Blending Broad Principles for Context Analyses and Effective Action

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

Conference Workshops were chaired and selected by: Martha Cleveland-Innes, Associate Professor, Athabasca University, Centre for Distance Education and Jennifer Richardson, Associate Professor, Purdue University

Register Online at: www.aln.ucf.edu

NEWCOMER CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

FEATURED SESSIONS

November 6, 2008 7:15

AM

– 8:15

AM

First-time attendees of the conference are invited to a continental breakfast to meet with their colleagues from other colleges, universities, and participating organizations. This is an informal

K-12 Grows Online but What Problems will it Solve or Create? Data, Data, Data and What do the Numbers about Online Learning Mean?

gathering designed for newcomers to become familiar with the Sloan Consortium, the conference program and social events. Members

Use of Online Learning as a Strategic Asset: NASULGC

of Sloan-C and the University of Central Florida will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.

INTEREST ROUNDTABLE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST November 7, 2008 7:15

AM

– 8:15

AM

Globalization, Colonization or Access to Education— what role will online learning play? The REAL Divide: Student versus Faculty Experience with Technology - Does It Matter? Open Sesame - Open Software and Open Resources - Does it help Higher Education?

Join your fellow attendees in an informal session of roundtable discussions to promote networking among colleagues. These roundtable discussions provide an opportunity to discuss ideas, new information, and developments. It may also be a way to find valuable contacts for future endeavors.

Featured Sessions were chaired and selected by: Janet Poley, President, American Distance Education Consortium and Karen Vignare, Director, MSU Global, Michigan State University

REGISTRATION INFORMATION To register or for more information please visit www.aln.ucf.edu All full conference registration fees include the following: Access to over 150 presentations, Interest Roundtable Sessions, All Conference Materials, Refreshment Breaks, Three Continental Breakfasts, Wednesday Welcome Reception, Wednesday Dinner, Thursday Awards Luncheon, Thursday Social, Discounted Pre-conference Workshop prices, and Access to the Exhibit Hall and Email Lab.

Full-Conference Registration: Early Bird Fee: $495.00 (On or before October 6, 2008) ($445.00 for Sloan-C Premium Members) Regular Fee: $540.00 (After October 6, 2008) ($495.00 for Sloan-C Premium Members)

Pre-Conference Workshops: Pre-Conference Fee Only: $225.00 ($75.00 per session with Full-Conference Registration) ($150.00 per all-day session with Full-Conference Registration)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BANQUET AND ENTERTAINMENT Michael C. Anthony is one of the most popular entertainers in America today. Michael’s shows are mind boggling, totally interactive and absolutely hilarious! He has filled theaters internationally and has been seen on NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox. Michael will demonstrate amazing mental feats that were never thought possible. Astonishing predictions made months prior to the show are revealed! He can tell audience members their birth dates, social security numbers and even what word they are thinking of. At one point, an audience member is asked to call a friend or relative anywhere in America. Michael then proceeds to read their mind over the cell phone! During another one of his crowd favorites, spectators are given a chance to win $1000 as Michael whips the audience into a game-show like frenzy! The Wednesday night banquet and entertainment are included in the full conference registration.

“Without a doubt, one of the most amazing, funny entertainers we have ever brought in. People went home in pain, their sides hurt so much from laughing.”

THURSDAY NIGHT SPECIAL EVENTS BLUE MAN GROUP

MEDIEVAL TIMES

DOWNTOWN DISNEY

Their unique form of entertainment

The journey back to the 11th century

Come together to indulge in big-city fun

combines music, comedy and multimedia

begins as visitors are greeted by King

in an area alive with excitement, unique

theatrics to create a blissful party

Alfonso and his daughter, Princess

shops, restaurants and entertainment! ($15)

atmosphere that people of all ages agree

Esperanza. With clockwork precision,

is a totally outrageous experience. ($70)

legions of serving wenches and serfs deliver four courses to hungry guests in minutes. ($50)

CARIBE ROYALE

HOTEL RESERVATIONS CARIBE ROYALE

As the name suggests, Caribe Royale Orlando has blended lush landscaping, cascading waterfalls and an array of amenities to create its own tropical rendition of classic hospitality. Situated on over 45 acres of stately palms and fragrant bougainvillea, and located just one-and-one-half miles from the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, Caribe Royale Orlando accommodations feature suites and villas perfect for family vacations or business meetings, and state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities.

To make reservations, please contact hotel directly or make your reservations online. Make sure to mention the “Sloan-C Conference” to get the special room rates. Reservations may be made either by phone at 1-800-823-8300 or visit www.aln.ucf.edu to make your reservation online. Reservations and individual deposits are due by October 3, 2008 or the rooms will be released. Discounted Rate: Queen Double $156.00 Standard King $166.00 King Deluxe $176.00 Exec. Suite $281.00 2-bedroom Villas $281.00 High Speed Internet access is provided to all conference attendees. Mention the Sloan-C Conference. TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT www.aln.ucf.edu or call: 407-882-0260 or 1-866-232-5834 or email: [email protected]

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Subject to Change

12:25 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.

Luncheon

1:40 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Concurrent Session 3

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008

3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Break

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Poster Presentations/Exhibit Session

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Pre-conference Workshop Registration

5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Special Events

9:00 a.m. - Noon

AM Pre-conference Workshops

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Pre-conference Workshop Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PM Pre-conference Workshops

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2008

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Keynote Address: Terry Anderson

7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Reception

7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

Opening Banquet and Entertainment

7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

8:15 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.

Concurrent Session 4

6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Interest Roundtables Breakfast

9:35 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Break

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2008

9:50 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.

Concurrent Session 5

7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Newcomer Welcome Breakfast

11:10 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

Break

7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

11:25 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.

Closing Address: Elizabeth Burge

7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Conference Registration

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Post-conference Workshop Lunch

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Post-conference Workshops

8:15 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.

Concurrent Session 1

9:35 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Break

9:50 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.

Concurrent Session 2

11:10 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

Break

11:25 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.

Plenary Speaker: Curtis Bonk

Register Online at: www.aln.ucf.edu

SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS ACADEMIC SPONSORS

2008 EXHIBITORS

• AcademixDirect Bronze Sponsor • American Distance Education Consortium • American Meteorological Society Bronze Sponsor • ANGEL Learning • Automatic Sync Technologies

ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION

• Cdigix • Compass Knowledge Gold Sponsor • Dallas TeleLearning • Datamark • Desire2Learn • Disability Compliance in Career and Online Learning Silver Sponsor • Echo360 Silver Sponsor • eCollege • Ed Map

Register Online at: www.aln.ucf.edu

• Edumetry • Eduventures, Inc.

EXHIBITORS • Edway Online Bronze Sponsor

• Mind Edge

• eLearners.com

• Panopto

• eLearning Tool Box.com

• Pearson Learning

• Elluminate Bronze Sponsor

• Presidium Learning Silver Sponsor

• Embanet Plantinum Sponsor

• Raptivity by Harbinger Knowledge Products Bronze Sponsor

• Ethics Game Bronze Sponsor

• Smarthinking, Inc.

• Faulkner Press Bronze Sponsor

• Sloan-C

• Follett Higher Education Group

• SoftChalk

• Hands-On Labs, Inc.

• Sonic Foundry

• Innovation Ads Gold Sponsor

• SREB Electronic Campus Silver Sponsor

• Intelecom

• TaskStream Plantinum Sponsor

• Jones and Bartlett Publishers

• Tegrity

• Jossey Bass, A. Wiley Imprint

• Training and Development Solutions

• Kaplan, Inc./Washington Post Plantinum Sponsor

• University of Central Florida

• Link-Systems International, Inc.

• Vantage Media

• Kryterion Silver Sponsor

• WIMBA Bronze Sponsor

• MBS Services

• WolfVision Visualizers Silver Sponsor

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