Schedule
Registration
3:00 PM -
5:00 PM
Opening Dinner & Awards
6:00 PM -
7:45 PM
Registration
7:30 AM -
3:00 PM
9:00 AM
- 9:45 AM
Beyond the Online Course: How Institutions Can Connect With Their Fully Online Students
Anthony Piña, Illinois State University
Federal Reserve Room
Flip the Script: Listening to the Academic Coach Experiences to Gain Insight into Best Practice
Dan Keast, The University of Texas Permian Basin
Aldrich Room
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Ten Steps to Quality Assurance in Distance Education
Kristen Kirkpatrick, Carlos Morales, Tarrant County College
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Revolutionizing the Student Learning Journey: Open Education Resources, Reducing the Financial Strain on Learners
Pia Duncan, North Carolina Central University
Crane Library
Technology Showcase Open
9:30 AM -
4:30 PM
Refreshment Break
9:45 AM -
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- 10:45 AM
The One Simple Trick CRM Meme Generator
Aimee Berger, Jon Sizemore University System of Georgia
Federal Reserve Room
Championing 10 Years of Student and Faculty Success: The Role of an Online Campus
Carlos Morales, Tarrant County College
Aldrich Room
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Extrapolating the Future of AI
Roger Bruce Marietta, Albany State University
Sarah Kuck, USG eCampus
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Consistent Student Experience Implementation at UWG: The Good, The Bad, and The Possible
Meggie Miller, Jason Milam, University of West Georgia
Crane Library
11:00 AM
- 11:45 AM
The Long Haul-Support & Retention for Long-Term Student Success
Lisa Marie Brown, Texas A&M University
Federal Reserve Room
Using Q Methodology to Enhance Online Learning in a Leadership Class
Michelle Bartlett, Old Dominion University
Aldrich Room
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Dealing with Crisis in a Large Instructional Design Team
Charlene Hu, University of Central Florida
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen: Deglazing a Universal Recipe for Course Review Rubrics
Kathryn Morgan, Brichaya Shah, Kennesaw State University
Crane Library
Grab and Go Box Lunch
12:00 PM -
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- 1:45 PM
Ethics: Teaching How to Think, Not What to Think
Russell Fail, Charles Fail, Purdue University Global
Federal Reserve Room
Supporting Online Education and It's Infrastructure: The Implementation of a Virtual Computer Lab
Carlos Morales, Tarrant County College
Aldrich Room
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Be a Roadrunner, Not an Ostrich. Faculty Support Strategies for the Opportunities and Challenges of Al
Terri Gustafson, Northwestern Michigan College
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Managing a Loan Program to Recruit and Retain Faculty in a Distance Program
Melanie Kroger-Jarvis, University of Cincinnati
Crane Library
Refreshment Break
1:45 PM -
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- 2:45 PM
Outcomes and Online Assignments
Theresa Butori, University of North Georgia
Federal Reserve Room
Supporting Contingent Faculty in Online Programs
Yvonne Earnshaw, Mary Ann Bodine Al-Sharif, Kennesaw State University
Aldrich Room
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Microcredentials to Incentivize Value
Sarah Kuck, Brett Miles, USG eCampus
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: AI vs Humans: Pursuing Excellence in Online Academic Support
Harriet Watkins, Jessica Sanchez, Francisco Garcia, Instructional Connections, LLC
Crane Library
Dolphin Tour
3:45 PM -
5:45 PM
Registration
8:00 AM -
3:00 PM
8:00 AM
- 8:45 AM
Retaining Online Learners-Tips Based-on CSU Learner Data Analytics
Rezwanul Parvez, Alysha Tarantino, Griffin Moores, Colorado State University
Federal Reserve Room
Exploring Social Capital Theory for Distance Learning: A Framework for Enhancing Outcomes Both in School and After Graduation
Thomas Mays, Miami University
Aldrich Room
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: What is Missing? A Research Agenda for Distance Learning Administration
Anthony Piña, Illinois State University
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Expanding the Conversation: Practical Ways to Promote AI Literacy
Lisa McNeal, College of Coastal Georgia
Crane Library
9:00 AM
- 9:45 AM
Artificial Intelligence and Distance Learning: A Tsunami on the Rise
Bryan LaBrecque, Rodger Bates, Clayton State University
Federal Reserve Room
uHoo Analytics: Faculty as Learning Scientists
Julia Fuller, Anissa Vega, Milya Maxfield, Kennesaw State University
Aldrich Room
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Keeping Distance Alumni Connected Beyond Graduation
Michelle Bartlett, James Bartlett, Carroll Warren, Old Dominion University
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: The Institution’s Moral and Ethical Responsibility for a System Approach to the Effective Management and Support of Adjunct Faculty
Shelley Webb, Cynthia Faulkner, Indiana Wesleyan University
Crane Library
Technology Showcase Open
9:30 AM -
4:00 PM
Refreshment Break
9:45 AM -
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- 10:45 AM
Developing Quality CBE Community College Programs from Planning to Launch
James Edwards, Nashville State Community College
Federal Reserve Room
Being Inclusive with DEI Practices from Students to Faculty & Staff
Crystal Neumann, American College of Education
Aldrich Room
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: High Impact Strategies for Supporting Online Students
Rae Mancilla, Laurie Cochenour, University of Pittsburgh
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Supporting Students Wellbeing at a Distance
Vincent Spezzo, Tatiana Rudchenko, Georgia Institute of Technology
Crane Library
11:00 AM
- 11:45 AM
KSU Online Campus: Strategizing a New Brand for Student Engagement and Growth
Julia Fuller, Anissa Vega, Milya Maxfield, Kennesaw State University
Federal Reserve Room
Student Support for the Increasingly Hybrid Learner
Davis Jenks, Middle Georgia
Aldrich Room
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Supporting Undergraduate Research for Fully Online Students
Emily Faulconer, Brent Terwilliger, Robert Deters, Darryl Chamberlain, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Comprehensive Learner Records(CLRs)
Camille Farrell, University of Central Oklahoma
Crane Library
Lunch Buffet and Table Topics
11:45 AM -
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- 1:45 PM
What If All of the Answers are Correct?
Abbot L Packard, University of West Georgia
Glen Holmes, Bryce Platt Kayanuma, Virginia Tech
Federal Reserve Room
Designing Discussion Questions That POP!
Carol Smith-Cuevas, Kean University
Aldrich Room
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Development of Clinical Competence in Prelicensure Nursing through Distance Education
Lisa Preston, Trinity College
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Helping Students Succeed with Experiential Learning in Online Classes
Lantz Ferrell, Kimberly Green, University of West Georgia
Crane Library
Refreshment Break
1:45 PM -
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- 2:45 PM
Accessible Resources for Postsecondary Distance Education- Disability Services Provision: A System Wide Approach
Sheryl Ballenger, Georgia Tech
Federal Reserve Room
STLR: A Comprehensive Learner Record Assessing and Showcasing Work-Force Ready Durable Soft Skills
Camille Farrell, University of Central Oklahoma
Aldrich Room
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: How to Address AI Writing Scores with Students
Marla Means, USG eCampus and University of North Georgia
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Retooling Online Objectives and Assessments with Bloom’s DIGITAL Taxonomy
Bethany Buck, Fort Valley State University
Crane Library
Putt Putt Networking
3:15 PM -
4:45 PM
Registration/Information
8:00 AM -
12:00 PM
8:00 AM
- 8:45 AM
Harnessing Al for Enhanced (but Ethical) Distance Learning Administration
Janet Gubbins, University System of Georgia eCampus
Federal Reserve Room
Online Teaching Effectiveness: A Focus on Continuous Improvement
Mark Prestopnik, Duquesne University
Aldrich Room
FISHBOWL: Casting the Net to Expand Distance Graduate Recruitment Efforts
Carroll Warren, Michelle Bartlett, James Bartlett, The University of North Carolina
Ballroom A
FISHBOWL: Better Support for Remote Students is Better Support for All Students
Whitney Brand, University of West Georgia
Ballroom B
9:00 AM
- 9:45 AM
Results of a Quality Assurance and Review Process for Online Courses
James Edwards, Nashville State Community College
Federal Reserve Room
The Balancing Act: Leveraging Onboarding Processes to Navigate New Instructors Engagement and Course Integrity at the University of Michigan
Kim Luzius, Frederique Laubepin, University of Michigan
Aldrich Room
FISHBOWL: Leveraging Podcasts for Professional Development: Survey Insights & Future Pathways
Lisa Hassler, The Brighter Side of Education Podcast
Ballroom A
FISHBOWL: Exploring the Impact of Videos on the Psychological Contract of Students in Online Classes
Jim Aller, Shannon Perry, Georgia Southwestern State University
Ballroom B
10:00 AM
- 10:45 AM
Exploring Distance Learners’ Views on In-Person Summer Institutes
Michelle Bartlett, James Bartlett, Mitch Williams, Old Dominion University
Federal Reserve Room
Supporting Distance Learning with Proctored Testing
Kevin Canada, USG eCampus
Aldrich Room
FISHBOWL: Successful Partnerships with your library in an online learning environment
Amanda Nash, Tim Daniels, Allison Galloup, Austina Jordan, University of North Georgia
Ballroom A
FISHBOWL: Balancing New Online and Existing On-Campus Educational Responsibilities: Strategies for Faculty Success
Amanada Harmon Cooley, South Texas College
Ballroom B
11:00 AM
- 11:45 AM
A Marketing Outlook for Distance Learning: Marketing Strategies to Increase Enrollment, Retention, and Graduation Rates
Stacie Harrison Barrett, Fort Valley State University
Federal Reserve Room
A.I. Dreams vs Reality
Patricia Angulo, Caren Cox, Joanna Palafas, Sandia National Laboratories
Aldrich Room
FISHBOWL: Spilling the Tea on Strategies to Build Community Among Distance Learners
Carroll Warren, Michelle Bartlett, University of North Carolina
Ballroom A
FISHBOWL: What's The Point? Re-evaluating Online Discussion Forum Practices
Sabine Meyer, APEI/Rasmussen University
Ballroom B
Closing Lunch and Keynote
12:00 PM -
1:00 PM