Schedule 2023
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
Transactional Distance: From the Online Classroom to the Institution
Anthony Piña, Illinois State University
Federal Reserve Room
Entrepreneurship: Moving Your Institution Forward with Innovative Ideas
Linda J.Smith, Florida State University
Aldrich Room
The Future of Digital Assessment: Interactive Examinations, Assessment Equity and Unbiased Grading
Roe McFarlane, Inspera
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Everything You Wanted to Know About Copyright in Distance Learning
Howard S. Carrier, James Madison University Libraries
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Friend or Foe? The Benefits and Challenges of OER
Carolyn Stevenson, Purdue University Global
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
Student Success: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Templates in Distance Education
Russell Fail, Michele Riley, Purdue University Global
Federal Reserve Room
The Disruption to the Practice of Instructional Design During COVID-19
Jessica White, Donna Petherbridge, Michelle Bartlett, Diane Chapman, NC State University
Aldrich Room
Two Strategies for Enhancing the Online Student Experience
Mac Adkins, Smarter Services
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Fostering Collaborative Relationship in a Large Instructional Design Team
Charlene Hu, University of Central Florida
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Graduate Student Preference for Learning Modality: Recent Trends
Adrian Zappala, Peirce College
Crane Library
11:00 AM
- 11:45 AM
Providing Appropriate Support to Faculty in Online Programs
Yvonne Earnshaw, Mary Ann Bodine Al-Sharif, Kennesaw State University
Mary Ann Bodine Al-Sharif, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Federal Reserve Room
Supporting Online Math Students with a Scaled Growth Mindset Intervention
Aimee E. Berger, University System of Georgia
Joe Fernander, USG eCampus
Aldrich Room
Unsolved Cases: eLearning Innovation
Det.Sandy Mills, Meghan Price, P.I. Alive Tek, Inc.
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Going the Distance for Graduate Admissions
Michelle Bartlett, Carroll Warren, James Bartlett, North Carolina State University
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: The Whole Package: 360 Degrees of Concern for Maximum Marketability
Lisa Marie Brown, Texas A&M University
Crane Library
Grab and Go Box Lunch
12:00 PM -
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- 1:45 PM
STLR: Assessing and Showcasing Work-Readiness in a Comprehensive Learner Record
Camille Farrell, University of Central Oklahoma
Federal Reserve Room
Developing and Obtaining Approval for a New Online Master of Science in Nursing Degree
Melanie Kroger-Jarvis, University of Cincinnati
Aldrich Room
Forging New Pathways: How to Jumpstart the Conversation on Badges and Credentials at your Institution
Douglas Grooms, Brandon Lafrate, Instructure-Canvas
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Online Learner Access to Academic and Career Support Services
Allison Mills, University of North Alabama
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Accessibility Tool Implementation: The Good, The Bad, and The Fixable
Meggie Miller, UWG Online
Janet Gubbins, USG eCampus
Crane Library
Refreshment Break
1:45 PM -
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- 2:45 PM
Collaborative Networks for Distance Education
Sarah Kuck, USG eCampus
Jon Sizemore, University System of Georgia
Federal Reserve Room
Researching student experiences to inform faculty development programs
Thomas Mays, Robyn Brown, Sonseeahray Ross, Katie Earehart, Miami University Regionals
Aldrich Room
The Digital Class Syllabus: Brightspace D2L + Simple Syllabus Better Together
Gina Monaghan, Simple Syllabus
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Academic Interventions for Online Students
Merciaileen Rivera Almodovar,University of North Georgia
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Considerations and Perceived Impacts of Attendance Policies Post-COVID
Michelle Bartlett, North Carolina State University
Crane Library
Dolphin Tour
3:45 PM -
5:45 PM
Registration
8:00 AM -
3:00 PM
9:00 AM
- 9:45 AM
Regular and Substantive Interaction is Critical to DL Administrators!
Anthony Piña, Illinois State University
Trey Martindale, Middle Tennessee State University
Federal Reserve Room
Embedding Career Activities in an Online Capstone Course
Xueyu Cheng, Clayton State University
Aldrich Room
How to Increase Student Success and Retention: UNA and USG eCampus on the Efficacy of Tutor.com
Karen Townsend Murphree, Tutor.com
Brett Miles, USG eCampus
Allie Mills, University of North Alabama
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Comprehensive Learner Records
Camille Farrell, University of Central Oklahoma
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Together We All Succeed: Support and Training in Online Learning
Carolyn Stevenson, Michele Riley, Russell Fail, Purdue University Global
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
Creating Communities of Practice for Continuous Improvement in Distance Education
Veronica Morin, Alabama Community College System
Federal Reserve Room
Building an Online Community Through Research
James D Halbert, Michelle Dennis, Andrea Carter, Adler University
Aldrich Room
How to Engage More Online Students with Authentic Lab Experiences
Molly Algya, Science Interactive
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Creative Online Solutions to Traditional Classroom Challenges
Bethany Buck, Fort Valley State University
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Meaningful Interaction: What Does it Really Mean?
Kelly Steed, USG eCampus
Crane Library
11:00 AM
- 11:45 AM
All We Do Is Plan: Incorporating Modality to move the Needle in Student Success
David Jenks, Middle Georgia State University
Federal Reserve Room
Automation - The “Other” Employee
Dorea Hardy, Albany State University
Aldrich Room
Let ChatGPT Write Your Discussion Prompts With Harmonize
Alan Manley, Harmonize
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Mandatory Online LMS and Success Training for Online Students
Cameron Bentley, Mark Lariscy, Augusta Technical College
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: The Difference Maker
Harriet Watkins, Jacquelyn Cato, Instructional Connections, LLC
Crane Library
Lunch Buffet and Table Topics
11:45 AM -
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- 1:45 PM
Leaving Room for Faculty Expertise in Online Course Design
Cameron Bentley, Mark Lariscy, Augusta Technical College
Federal Reserve Room
Supporting Your Hidden Distance Education Program: Hybrid and Tech-Mediated Courses
Thomas J. Tobin, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Aldrich Room
Competency-Based Learning: Fostering a Mastery Mindset
Sydney Smith, Hawkes Learning
Ballroom B
Competency-Based Education in Health Professions Education through Distance Learning
Joy Wu, Cynthia Allen, The George Washington University
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Support for Online Graduate Nursing Students
Diana Meeks, Chamberlain University
Crane Library
Refreshment Break
1:45 PM -
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- 2:45 PM
Autonomy Supportive Teaching in Asynchronous Online Courses
Patrick M Whitehead, Albany State University
Federal Reserve Room
The Art of the Story: Integrating Narratives in Distance Education
Russell Fail, Charles Fail, Purdue University Global
Aldrich Room
Learning Through Micro-Pods-Successful Avenues to Build the Future Workforce
Melanie Moore, BlendED Learning Consultants
Ballroom B
FISHBOWL: Micro Credentials and Adult Learners
Marty Davis, University of West Georgia
Crane Dining Room
FISHBOWL: Pinky Holding: Empowering Students through Support & Intervention
Randy Blackmon, University System of Georgia eCampus
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
eVA Chatbot and Student Engagement
Samuel Horsley, Stan Shadrix, University of Georgia eCampus
Federal Reserve Room
FISHBOWL: Online TILT Assignments and Embedded Rubrics
Theresa Butori, University of North Georgia
Aldrich Room
Clubbing with Faculty to Promote Engagement Using the Extracurricular Model
Crystal Neumann, American College of Education
Crane Dining Room
Access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in Distance Learning
Sheryl Ballenger, Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Design
Crane Library
9:00 AM
- 9:45 AM
Turn Your Course Upside-Down!
John Reisner, Air Force Institute of Technology
Federal Reserve Room
World Views: Connecting with Students Different Than Yourself
Alison Binger, Dorothy Jubity Hassan, University of the People
Michael Woody, Temple University
Aldrich Room
UNG’s Academic Alert System: Outcomes for Online Students
Merciaileen Rivera Almodovar, Deanna Simonds, Seven Bagley, University of North Georgia
Crane Dining Room
How Accreditation Can Drive Enrollment and Program Excellence
Paul Wagner, Eric Mapp, University of Arizona
Crane Library
10:00 AM
- 10:45 AM
International Online Activities: A New Way to Engage Students Globally
Anne Gaquere-Parker, University of West Georgia
Federal Reserve Room
Explore UNG’s Self-paced Professional Development Workshops
David Babb, Ervin Howard, University of North Georgia
Crane Library
Can Formative Assessment Be Used To Teach Instructional Content Effectively?
Abbot Packard, Glen Holmes, Bryce Platt Kayanuma, University of West Georgia
Crane Library
11:00 AM
- 11:45 AM
State Your Purpose: Striving for Excellence
Randy Blackmon, USG eCampus
Federal Reserve Room
eCampus Introduces New Data-Driven Processes in the Course Revision Cycle
Joe Fernander, Kelly Steed, USG eCampus
Aldrich Room
An Evaluation of Virtual School’s Preparation of Second Grade Students for Third Grade Proficiency
Lisa Richardson Hassler, Dr. Lisa R Hassler LLC
Crane Library
Closing Lunch and Keynote
DLA Past Keynotes
DLA Past Keynotes
12:00 PM -
1:00 PM