Northeast E-Learning Consortium: Fall Symposium & User Group Meeting

“Transforming Education Through Collaboration”

Friday, November 4, 2011 from 8:30am to 3:00 pm (ET)

Wilmington University
Admissions Center
320 N DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720


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Northeast E-Learning Consortium:
Fall 2011 Symposium & User Group Meeting

About the Program

Wilmington University is proud to host the 2011 Fall Northeast eLearning Consortium Symposium and User Group Meeting. The theme for this meeting is “Transforming Education Through Collaboration.”


Research shows that increased interaction between instructors and students have a direct correlation with student achievement. Therefore it is pivotal for higher education institutions to use collaboration technologies to enhance the learning experience of students.


Collaboration Wordle
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This includes the use of web 2.0 tools and pedagogical strategies which focus on sharing and utilize multimedia. This is of particular importance within the online learning environment as students find it hard to connect with their instructor.


Additionally, this meeting will allow for collaboration among peers supporting course management systems, course design, instructional technology and online learning initiatives with an opportunity to share best practices and develop work relationships in an often isolated profession.

Overall Meeting Feedback

The attendees completed evaluation forms to provide feedback on the quality of sessions and the meeting overall.  Below is a wordle which summarize their responses.

 

When & Where

Friday, November 4, 2011 from 8:30am to 3:00 pm (ET)
Audrey Kohl Doberstein Admissions Center, Wilmington University
320 N DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720-6491
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2011 Sponsors

Blackboard

TechSmith

Archive of Selected Sessions

Selected sessions were recorded for archive and viewing purposes. Additionally, some of the presentations were shared by the presenters for attendees to download. The available session captures and presentations are below.

Session

Tegrity Lecture Capture (audio & presentation)

Presentation

Apply Online: Using Wimba or Collaborate for Information Sessions and Boosting Enrollment
Presenters: Dean Davis and Jeffrey Martino

Direct link to Session Recording (43 minutes, 23 seconds)

Download the slides (PPTX)

Be VOCAL: How to Be a Successful Online Instructor
Presenters: Sandra Bennett and C. Joshua Simpson

Download the slides (PPTX)

Blackboard Collaborate Demo
Presenter: Cathy Fowler

Download the slides (PDF)

Breaking the Ice: Creating Video Resources for Fostering Community in the Virtual Classroom
Presenter: Denise Westbrook & Jeffrey Jarrell

Download the slides (PDF)

Creating a Three-Year Strategic Plan for Online Learning
Presenters: Eileen Donnelly, Tish Gallagher, Bonnie Kirkpatrick, Sallie Reissman

Direct link to Session Recording (56 minutes, 15 seconds)

Download the slides (PPTX)

eLearning: Talk It Out, Using Voice in Your Course
Presenter: Mary Beth Youse

Download the slides (PPTX)

The Integration of 21st Century Technology in the College Classroom
Presenter: Tracey Pritchard

Download the slides (PPTX)

Vista to Learn/Self Hosted to Managed
Presenters: Richard Stein & Kevin Donahue

Direct link to Session Recording (46 minutes, 42 seconds)

 

Building Map

DAC Building 1st Floor

Parking Info & Map

After you turn in to the Wilmington University campus off of Rt. 13 at the light, make your first left. There is free public parking located directly in front of the Audrey Kohl Doberstein Admissions Center. Take a virtual tour of the Wilmington University New Castle Campus.


If you have any trouble finding the Audrey Kohl Doberstein Admissions Center, please call (302) 356-INFO (4636).

DAC Building

Submit a Proposal to Present

We are soliciting presentations on topics related to, but not limited to:

Submission Deadline is October 7, 2011. Following this date, proposals will be evaluated and you will be notified if your proposal has been accepted or declined.

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Agenda

We have organized 12 sessions to ensure we cover topics that are beneficial to these 4 major job functions:

  • Instructional technologists/designers
  • Leaders in online learning
  • Learning management system administrators
  • Educational and classroom technology specialists

You will have the opportunity to attend any of the sessions. Expect to walk away with real world examples and strategies that will help you more effectively use web 2.0 tools and pedagogical strategies within your own organization.

Time

Rm. 311
Seats: 32

Rm. 312
Seats: 44

Rm. 309
Seats: 65+

Collaborate with Peers
Rm. 310
Seats: 32

8:30 - 9:00am

Registration and Breakfast
(Auditorium)

9:00 - 9:50am

Vista to Learn/Self Hosted to Managed
Track: Technology

eLearning: Talk It Out, Using Voice in Your Course
Track: Teaching

Blackboard: What is your Mobile Strategy?
Track: Technology

Course Designers

10:00 - 10:50am

Breaking the Ice: Creating Video Resources for Fostering Community in the Virtual Classroom
Track: Teaching

Using Web-based Videoconferencing to Extend the F2F Experience to Distance Learners
Track: Teaching

Approaches to Course Design
Track: Teaching

IT and System Administrators

11:00 - 11:50pm

Keynote Presentation – The Blackboard Learn™ Platform Product Roadmap
& Collaborate Demo (Auditorium)

12:00 - 12:50pm

LUNCH
(Auditorium)

1:00 - 1:50pm

Learn How to Enhance Your Institution’s Blackboard Learn™ Implementation with Rich Media
Track: Teaching

Teaching Online Teachers in the Synchronous Classroom: Practices and Pitfalls
Track: Teaching

Creating a Three-Year Strategic Plan for Online Learning
Track: Teaching

Instructional Technologists

2:00 - 2:50pm

Apply Online: Using Wimba or Collaborate for Information Sessions and Boosting Enrollment
Track: Technology

Be VOCAL: How to Be a Successful Online Instructor
Track: Teaching

The Integration of 21st Century Technology in the College Classroom
Track: Teaching

Online Learning Leaders

2:50 - 3:00pm

Closing Remarks and Door Prize Drawing - Must be present to win
(Auditorium)

Session Descriptions

Apply Online: Using Wimba or Collaborate for Information Sessions and Boosting Enrollment


Format: Track Session

Topic: Technology

Abstract: Many universities are dealing with keeping enrollment stable or growing. See how the Educational Technology, Admissions, and Recruiting departments can team up to offer online information sessions to prospective distance and local students. There is very little technical skill needed to gain results.

Full Description: Maintaining a growing enrollment in this economy is on the minds of many colleges and universities. By using either Wimba or Collaborate, see how Wilmington University combined the resources of Educational Technology, Admissions, and Recruiting to hold online information sessions. See the preparation involved and get an understanding of how to hold an information session online that would attract potential distance as well as local students. The logistics for three departments to merge online will be highlighted by the personnel involved.

Presenter(s): Dean Davis, Jeffrey Martino, Misty Williams

Approaches to Course Design


Format: Track Session

Topic: Teaching

Abstract: This session is geared toward course developers, course designers, and online faculty.

Full Description: This session will focus on using the Backward Design model in course planning and provide examples of best practices for implementing content into a Course Management System(specifically Blackboard 9.1).

Presenter(s): Meghan Erickson, Kelly Winchell, and Stephen Buchanan

Be VOCAL: How to Be a Successful Online Instructor


Format: Track Session

Topic: Teaching

Abstract: The acronym VOCAL reflects five basic principles of effective online communication with students. This workshop will discuss methods that help enhance Visibility, Organization, and Compassion, being Analytical, and Leading by example in the online classroom.

Full Description: The online learning environment can be a challenge when it comes to teaching and management techniques. It requires a unique group of teaching practices; ones that are not bound by physical classroom walls. The VOCAL approach to teaching online presents key elements that an instructor uses to be effective in the online environment. VOCAL is an acronym for Visible, Organized, Compassionate, Analytical, and Leader-by-Example. When an instructor brings forth these characteristics into their instructional repertoire, it only serves to promote a supportive, rigorous, and constructive environment. By being VOCAL, students are more informed, more involved, and more successful.

Presenter(s): Sandra Bennett and C. Joshua Simpson


Breaking the Ice: Creating Video Resources for Fostering Community in the Virtual Classroom

Format: Track Session

Topic: Teaching

Abstract: Fostering a sense of community in an online course presents a unique challenge. Conveying a sense of persona enables faculty to quickly build collaborative relationships with their students. Multimedia options provide faculty with a forum for offering an enhanced level of personalization. Faculty and IT collaborate in creating video resources.

Full Description: With minimal to no face-to-face interaction, fostering a sense of community in an online course is challenging. Students may find it hard to connect with their faculty. As a result, students may feel isolated and neglect reaching out to their faculty when assistance is truly needed. Conveying a sense of character and personality enables faculty to quickly build collaborative relationships with their students. Personalization is pivotal in establishing good rapport and open communication between the faculty and the student. Current practice typically involves online faculty posting a photograph and a short faculty bio in the contact information section of their LMS. Although informative, this static format can better translate into a tool for cultivating community. A more dynamic faculty introduction can be driven through collaboration with IT. Creating a short 1 – 2 minute introductory video allows the faculty to personally vocalize and share their educational and work background. Multimedia can enhance description of vital content or emphasize essential points. Furthermore, it is a favorable way to create a positive first impression that will set the tone for the remainder of the course.

Presenter(s): Denise Westbrook, Jeffrey Jarrell

Creating a Three-Year Strategic Plan for Online Learning

Format:Panel Discussion

Topic: Teaching

Abstract: This workshop will present participants with a roadmap for creating a three-year strategic plan for online learning at their institution.

Full Description: This workshop will present participants with a roadmap for creating a three-year strategic plan for online learning at their institution. The components of the strategic plan include course development and program completion, student services and support, instructional technology, faculty development, and marketing. The presenters will guide participants through a practical approach to the strategic planning process and initiate conversations that will help make the process relevant to each participant.

Presenter(s): Eileen Donnelly, Tish Gallagher, Bonnie Kirkpatrick, Sallie Reissman

eLearning: Talk It Out, Using Voice in Your Course

Format: Track Session

Topic: Teaching

Abstract: Add voice recordings to supplement course content and provide additional feedback to the student. This session will discuss methods of utilizing audio in the classroom and offer ‘sound’ advice to the instructor. The audio enhanced classroom allows instructors to communicate in the student’s digital world.


Full Description: Today, students use a variety of technology to explore digital media. The use of voice provides an effective means of communicating with students. You will learn about many tools which can be used to record voice; from lapel microphones, headsets, desktop microphones, voice recorders, iPods, iPhones, android devices, laptops, software, and apps. Instructors can record one’s voice to provide a rich learning environment.

•Learn ways to narrate a PowerPoint presentation so students can review and playback instruction.

•Utilizing the Blackboard LMS, you can add voice announcements and voice emails to communicate effectively and remind students about upcoming events.

•Instead of writing comments on a paper, learn how to record audio and add it to a document easily and post it back to students as feedback to user.

•Use your voice to make a Jing screencast (audio/video tutorial) to provide directions to your students. Sometimes, you not only have to spell it out, you have to ‘talk it out’ for the learner.

•Learn about eReader, a voice reader for web pages.

•Also, provide students an opportunity to collaborate using VoiceBoard in your Blackboard course, and using voice to collaborate in a VoiceThread or a Voki.

Presenter(s): Mary Beth Youse

Learn How to Enhance Your Institution’s Blackboard Learn™ Implementation with Rich Media

Format: Track Session

Topic: Teaching

Abstract: With the advent of online video, audio, and podcasts, students are arriving at institutions of higher education with increasingly higher expectations for online access to rich media coursework and other university-related content. Learn how to enhance your institution’s Blackboard Learn™ implementation with rich media. Participate in an open discussion of multimedia best practices.


Full Description: Join us for a discussion around best practices for the use of media in education and an introduction to ShareStream. See ShareStream’s new Building Block for Blackboard Learn™ in action. Rich media—video, audio, podcasts, and lectures synchronized with slides—is proliferating across universities and colleges at a rapid rate, and has quickly become a key component of learning. To fulfill rising demand for media for teaching and learning—for licensed media that requires digital rights management, faculty-generated content, and student-generated content—institutions face the challenge of implementing a scalable, secure, and easy-to-use solution for rich media tightly integrated with Blackboard Learn™. However, implementing a rich media strategy that fulfills the needs of wide arrays of user groups across an institution that does not create a workflow burden for staff is challenging. The ShareStream Rich Media Platform and ShareStream Building Block for Blackboard Learn™—which was developed in collaboration with Georgetown University—provides a turnkey system for uploading, editing, storing, managing and securely delivering rich media assets, designed specifically for educational institutions for integrating media into online courses and university communications. We will review the solution and discuss best practices for implementation.

Presenter(s): Bill DiPietro and Gayraud Townsend, ShareStream

Teaching Online Teachers in the Synchronous Classroom: Practices and Pitfalls

Format: Track Session

Topic: Teaching

Abstract: Synchronous sessions add warmth to an online course but also add complexity and time. I will report on our tips for managing the synchronous classroom based on three years using Wimba Live Classroom in a certification course for online instructors.

Full Description: The virtual classroom experience with tools like Wimba Classroom and Elluminate is warm and immediate, unlike the mostly text-based anytime experience of threaded discussion. In real time, group decisions can be made in seconds, rather than in days or weeks that may be required in the asynchronous space. The synchronous environment, however, requires more planning, more equipment and a very specific time commitment.
Pitfalls of the synchronous classroom include the unscheduled participant, the overscheduled teacher, the second class technology handicap and the sage on the virtual stage. These potential pitfalls can be avoided through preparation and practice.

Preparation:

Practice:

The Blackboard Learn™ Platform Product Roadmap & Collaborate Demo

Format: Track Session

Topic: Technology

Abstract: The Blackboard Learn roadmap will be discussed, including the Course Delivery, Community Engagement, Content Management and Outcomes Assessment products. Blackboard Learn 9.1 Service Pack 8 will be highlighted and a Collaborate 11 demo will be conducted.

Full Description: This session will provide insight into the product roadmap for Blackboard Learn, including Course Delivery, Community Engagement, Content Management, and Outcomes Assessment products. We’ll give a little insight into our Service Pack strategy as well as what’s coming in Service Pack 8 and beyond. You will also learn how Blackboard is preparing its products for emerging trends in education - online collaboration and the application of social media to learning. Following the roadmap presentation will be a Collaborate 11 demo and discussion.

Presenter(s): Greg Ritter, Cathy Fowler

The Integration of 21st Century Technology in the College Classroom

Format: Track Session

Topic: Teaching

Abstract: Technological advancements double every two years and our students are many times leaps and bounds ahead of us [their college professors] in the area of technology. Join this interactive workshop to discuss a learning centered approach to the integration of technology into your classroom. Walk away equipped with easy and usable technology that you can integrate immediately to support learning in your traditional, blended or online classroom.

Full Description: The selection and use of technology to facilitate student learning in the college classroom will be emphasized. The attendees will experience a lively, interactive session regarding the use of technology to enhance classroom instruction and management. Attendees will leave this session equipped with resources that they may integrate immediately into their college classroom whether it be a traditional, blended or online format. Some of the technology discussed will include, but not be limited to the use of social network sites, wikis, Prezi, Google Sites, etc. The overall goal of the workshop is to provide strategies for the integration of technology to improve effectiveness of instruction thus accommodating diverse learning needs in the college classroom.

Presenter(s): Tracey Pritchard

Using Web-based Videoconferencing to Extend the F2F Experience to Distance Learners

Format: Track Session

Topic: Teaching

Abstract: Analysis of journals kept by students attending class remotely via DimDim and Adobe Connect has identified factors leading to effective use of Web-based videoconferencing to extend the face-to-face experience to distance learners. This presentation demonstrates the technology, identifies the themes, and recommends the best practices that are emerging.

Full Description: Delaware is a long and narrow state that creates logistical issues for downstate students to attend classes on the University of Delaware's main campus located in northern Delaware. To solve this problem, we are investigating the use of Web-based videoconferencing to extend the face-to-face experience to distance learners. We began with a cloud-based collaboration service called Dimdim that provided real-time videoconferencing, chatroom, and screen sharing. When Salesforce.com acquired Dimdim in January 2011, we switched to Adobe Connect, which currently hosts the videoconferencing, chatroom, and screen sharing aspects of the project reported here. To gauge the effectiveness of this project, students have been journaling in an online discussion forum about their experiences with Dimdim and Adobe Connect. We are conducting a thematic analysis of these journal entries, which are overwhelmingly positive. Informed by this analysis, we are compiling best-practice guidelines for professors to use videoconferencing. This presentation demonstrates the technology, identifies the themes, and recommends the best practices that are emerging.

Presenter(s): Dr. Fred Hofstetter

Vista to Learn/Self Hosted to Managed

Format: Track Session

Topic: Technology

Abstract: One school's experience moving from self hosted Vista to managed hosted Blackboard Learn.

Full Description: Discussion of our LMS Project from evaluation through selecting and implementing a new product. Factors to consider: communication, training, marketing, support, migration strategy. Current status and next steps.

Presenter(s): Richard Stein

What is your Mobile Strategy?

Format: Track Session

Topic: Technology

Abstract: As Mobile solutions become ever more prevalent in Higher Education what might be the primary components of an effective strategy? This session will focus on market dynamics, best practices and potential cornerstones of an effective institution wide Mobile Strategy.

Full Description: As Mobile solutions become ever more prevalent in Higher Education what might comprise the primary components of an effective strategy? This session will focus on market dynamics, best practices and potential cornerstones of an effective institution wide Mobile Strategy. There are several schools of thought that drive strategic mobile direction. We will discuss these as well as benefits and drawbacks of each. We will also take this knowledge and present the concepts in a framework of what makes up an effective strategy for such a technology. A discussion about how one makes a value decision once a selection on a direction is made will culminate the first phase of the session. Montgomery Community College of PA will then share certain insights and experiences to their deployment of MobileLearn as well as share the strategic drivers that led them to deployment. If time allows a short discussion on Blackboard's solutions may also be included.

Presenter(s): Jim Brown

List of institutions who will have representatives attending

All Saints Catholic School

Alvernia University

Caroline County Public Schools

Central Penn College

Delaware State University

Delaware Technical & Community College

Drexel University

Eastern University

Franklin & Marshall College

Gloucester County College

La Salle University

Montgomery County Community College

Philadelphia University

Saint Joseph's University

Temple University

The American College

The University of Scranton

Thomas Jefferson University

University of Delaware

University of Pennsylvania

University of the Sciences

Villanova University

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Widener University

Wilmington University

 

Registration Process

Tickets are $10 each. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

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Wilmington University
Online Learning & Educational Technology
Attn: Adam Voyton
47 Reads Way
New Castle DE, 19720

Cancellation Policy

Once you register for this meeting, you may cancel your registration and receive a full refund. Cancellations can only be made until November 2, 2011. Please contact Adam Voyton at adam.c.voyton@wilmu.edu to request a refund.

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Speakers

Meet the 2011 Northeast E-Learning Consortium Speakers

Below is current listing of speaker bios.

Greg Ritter

Track:

Keynote

Session:

The Blackboard Learn™ Platform Product Roadmap

Company:

Blackboard

Greg Ritter

Greg Ritter, Director of Product Management at Blackboard, has been involved in education for over 20 years and educational technology since the early nineties. Greg taught in the English departments at Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond, where he worked on an Annenberg Foundation grant around integrating technology into the writing classroom. He served as Academic Technology Program Manager at Gallaudet University, the university for the Deaf and hard of hearing, for three years before joining Blackboard in 1999. In his 12 years at Blackboard, Greg has worked in Consulting, Partner Alliances, and Product Management, where for the last six years he has helped define the direction of the Blackboard Learn platform.
Email: greg.ritter@blackboard.com
Follow Greg on Twitter @gritter

Cathy Fowler

Track:

Keynote

Session:

Blackboard Collaborate Demo

Company:

Blackboard

Cathy Fowler

Cathy Fowler serves as a Regional Sales Executive, working with colleges and university in NY, NJ, and PA as they evaluate and implement various technologies that support teaching and learning. Ms. Fowler has served in sales, marketing and other customer facing roles in her career with NCR Corporation, ANGEL Learning, Blackboard Learn and most recently with Blackboard Collaborate. Ms. Fowler holds a degree a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Miami University.
Email: cathy.fowler@blackboard.com

Scott Beadenkopf

Track:

Teaching

Session:

Teaching Online Teachers in the Synchronous Classroom: Practices and Pitfalls

Institution:

Drexel University / Neumann University

Scott Beadenkopf Headshot

Scott Beadenkopf, M.Ed. is a member of the Online Learning Team at Drexel University and Director of Academic Technology at Neumann University. He has taught education technology and computer applications courses at the college level and teaches online an online instruction certification course for Neumann faculty. Scott Beadenkopf is a passionate amateur photographer with an exhibit currently featured in the Neumann University Gallery.
Email: beadenks@neumann.edu
Follow Scott on Twitter @sbeadenkopf

 

Group Presentation

Track:

Technology

Session:

Apply Online: Using Wimba or Collaborate for Information Sessions and Boosting Enrollment

Institution:

Wilmington University

Dean Davis

Dean Davis

Dean Davis is a Classroom and Online Technologist at Wilmington University. His duties involve getting faculty and staff comfortable with Blackboard, Wimba, and the Smartboards. Before getting into Educational Technology, Dean was a freelance writer for Marvel Comics and King Features Syndicate.
Email: dean.s.davis@wilmu.edu

Jeffrey Martino
Jeffrey Martino Headshot

Jeffrey Martino is the Undergraduate Admission Manger at Wilmington University. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the undergraduate process and leading recruiting initiatives for incoming freshman. Prior to working at Wilmington University, he was co-owner and founder of Tri-State CheerNastics which provided cheerleading and gymnastics instruction to students ages 3 to 18. He also serves at the current head cheerleading coach of the Wilmington University Wildcat cheerleading team. Jeffrey earned his BA from the University of Delaware in 2001.

Misty Williams
Misty Williams Headshot
Misty Williams, Graduate Admissions Manager. Her duties include processing the Doctor of Education and Doctor of Business application packets. Misty’s bachelor and master degrees are from Wilmington University. Misty has been working at Wilmington University for 12 years.

Group Presentation

Track:

Teaching

Session:

Creating a Three-Year Strategic Plan for Online Learning

Institution:

Wilmington University

Eileen Donnelly

Eileen Donnelly

Eileen Donnelly is the AVP of Technology and Online Learning at Wilmington University. She also teaches in the College of Business. Eileen is a graduate of the University of Delaware College of Business and received her Masters in Organizational Leadership at Wilmington University. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Higher Education Leadership at Walden University.

Tish Gallagher

Tish

Tish Gallagher, PhD, RN, CNE is currently the Academic-Online Liaison at Wilmington University. She is the immediate past Dean of the College of Health Professions and has been a faculty member at Wilmington University since 1990. Her nursing experience was mainly in the community and public health arenas. Tish is a graduate of the University of Delaware College of Nursing (BSN and MS) and Widener University School of Nursing, where her dissertation focused on the job satsifaction of nurse educators teaching at a distance. She is a member of the Delaware Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, and the Association of Nurses for Healthy Environments.
Email: tish.b.gallagher@wilmu.edu

Bonnie Kirkpatrick

Bonnie Kirkpatrick

Bonnie Kirkpatrick is the Director of Online Learning at Wilmington University. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing the course development and professional development programs for online faculty across six colleges. She earned her BS in Human Resources from the University of Delaware and her MS in Elementary Education from Wilmington University. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Innovation and Organizational Development.
Email: bonnie.l.kirkpatrick@wilmu.edu

Sallie Reissman

Sallie Reissman

Sallie Reissman, M.Ed. is the Senior Director of Online Learning and Educational Technology at Wilmington University. She has taught education technology courses at the college level and teaches online. Sallie is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Curriculum, Technology and Higher Education at the University of Delaware.
Email: sallie.a.reissman@wilmu.edu
Follow Sallie on Twitter @SallieR

Dr. Fred Hofstetter

Track:

Teaching

Session:

Using Web-based Videoconferencing to Extend the F2F Experience to Distance Learners

Institution:

University of Delaware

Dr. Fred Hofstetter Headshot

Dr. Fred T. Hofstetter is Professor of Education at the University of Delaware, where he coordinates the master’s and doctoral programs in educational technology. Winner of a Gold CINDY award for his work in multimedia, Dr. Hofstetter serves as a member of the AECT national standards committee. His current work includes authoring the Serf learning management system and the iPad Primer just published at Apple’s iBookstore. For more see Dr. Hofstetter’s curriculum vitae at www.udel.edu/fth/resume.html
Email: fth@udel.edu
Follow Dr. Hofstetter on Twitter @fredhofstetter

Dr. Tracey Pritchard

Track:

Teaching

Session:

The Integration of 21st Century Technology in the College Classroom

Institution:

Wilmington University / Liberty University

Dr. Tracey Pritchard Headshot

Tracey is an assistant professor at Liberty University and an adjunct instructor at Wilmington University. She has a varied background in the field of education which includes Pk-12 grade teaching and leadership at a variety of levels. Currently she works exclusively at university level in the area of online education and course development, and doctoral studies. Tracey's most recently published article can be found November 7, 2011 in Faculty Focus entitled Supporting Foreign Students in the Online Environment. She is a member of the American Association of University Professors, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, United States Distance Learning Association, and Kappa Delta Phi.
Email: tbpritchard@liberty.edu
Follow Dr. Pritchard on Twitter @tpritch3635

Richard Stein

Track:

Technology

Session:

Vista to Learn/Self Hosted to Managed

Institution:

Villanova University

Richard Stein Headshot

I am a Blackboard System Administrator and Instructional Designer with Villanova University. I have been working in the Center for Instructional Technology at Villanova for the past 3 years. Before doing this, I taught at a charter high school in Philadelphia. My current Blackboard certifications are Content Management GUI Administrator Certification and their Certified Trainer program. In addition, I am certified in Mac OS X both client and server.
Email: richard.stein@villanova.edu

Group Presentation

Track:

Teaching

Session:

Breaking the Ice: Creating Video Resources for Fostering Community in the Virtual Classroom

Institution:

Wilmington University

Denise Westbrook

Denise Westbrook headshot

After obtaining her nursing diploma from Beebe Medical Center School of Nursing, Denise received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing from Wilmington University. Currently, she is pursuing her EdD in Higher Education and Adult Learning through Walden University. Denise achieved national certification through the National League for Nursing as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).

Prior to her role as Assistant Professor and RN-BSN Program Coordinator, Denise served as the Director of Nursing of a free-standing, ambulatory surgery center. Additionally, her experience encompassed clinical faculty for the Beebe School of Nursing, perioperative nurse educator, women’s health, community health, emergency nursing, and sexual assault nurse examiner. Denise’s interests include leadership, distance learning, curriculum, and forensics.

Jeffrey Jarrell

Jeffrey Jarrell

Jeffrey Jarrell is a Multimedia Specialist at Wilmington University. His duties involve working with faculty to create self introduction videos which are used to improve the online learning experience for students. Jeffrey is currently pursuing his Bachelor degree in Studio Production. For more, see Jeffrey’s videos he has created at: http://www.youtube.com/wilmuonline

Mary Beth Youse

Track:

Teaching

Session:

eLearning: Talk It Out, Using Voice in Your Course

Institution:

Wilmington University

Mary Beth Youse Headshot

Mary Beth Youse is an Instructional Technologist in the Online Learning & Educational Technology Department at Wilmington University. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Wilmington University. She was previously employed with the Brandywine School District as an elementary computer technologist from 1995-2010. She also served as a facilitator for the Delaware Center of Educational Technology's eLDE's online workshops facilitating Digital Storytelling and Virtual Fieldtrips for K-12 educators.
Email: marybeth.-.youse@wilmu.edu

Jim Brown

Track:

Technology

Session:

What is your Mobile Stategy?

Company:

Blackboard

Jim Brown

Jim has over thirty years of sales and sales management experience in the educational marketplace. Prior to being a Mobile Specialist he has been a Regional sales representative with Blackboard. Prior to 2007 Jim was VP sales for rich media provider RoData as well as VP sales for Houghton Mifflin Publishing. Jim was a member of Governor Ridge's Education task force in the 90's and has spoken at numerous education conferences in the Northeastern US.
Email: jim.brown@blackboard.com

Group Presentation

Track:

Teaching

Session:

Be VOCAL: How to Be a Successful Online Instructor

Institution:

Wilmington University

Sandra Bennett

Sandy Bennett

Sandra is an Instructional Designer in the Online Learning & Educational Technology department at Wilmington University. She is also an adjunct instructor in the College of Education Graduate Elementary Studies, Reading, and ESOL Literacy programs. She has been with Wilmington University for almost 10 years. Prior to working at Wilmington University, Sandy was a teacher in Cecil County Public Schools in Maryland. She taught in the primary grades for 7 years and then worked as an Instructional Support Teacher providing professional development for faculty and staff. She earned her BS in Early Childhood Education and MS in Reading with a Reading Specialist Certificate at West Chester University.

C. Josh Simpson

Josh Simpson

Josh Simpson is an Instructional Designer in the Online Learning and Educational Technology Department at Wilmington University. In this position, he is responsible for developing courses for online adaptation for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. He earned his BS in Psychology from the University of Delaware and his MS in Experimental Psychology from Villanova University.

Group Presentation

Track:

Teaching

Session:

Approaches to Course Design

Institution:

Wilmington University

Meghan Erickson

Meghan Erickson

Meghan Erickson is an Instructional Designer in the Online Learning and Educational Technology Department at Wilmington University.  Prior to working at the University, Meghan was employed by the Red Clay School District where she was a special education teacher and taught to a population where the majority of the students were English Language Learners.  As an Instructional Designer, Meghan utilizes her previous experiences in the field of education, as she works predominantly with content specialists within the College of Education to develop online courses. 

Kelly Winchell

Kelly Winchell

Kelly Winchell is an Instructional Designer at Wilmington University. She began working for the University in 2007 after teaching in the Brandywine School District for several years. Kelly’s experience in the field of education is put to use as she works with content specialists to develop online courses that are engaging and provide both students and instructors with authentic learning experiences.

Stephen Buchanan

Stephen Buchanan

Stephen Buchanan is an Instructional Designer in the Online Learning and Educational Technology Department at Wilmington University. He works with faculty to research, design, and deliver online courses; develop training materials; and provide faculty training via workshops and seminars. Stephen holds Baccalaureate degrees in Anthropology and Geography, and a Master of Science degree in Information Systems. He currently teaches geography and humanities courses for the College of Arts and Sciences.

Group Presentation

Track:

Teaching

Session:

Learn How to Enhance Your Institution’s Blackboard Learn™ Implementation with Rich Media

Company:

ShareStream

Bill DiPietro

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Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing for ShareStream

Mr. DiPietro serves as the lead for ShareStream's Sales and Marketing efforts with a keen interest in developing long term customer relationships, understanding customer requirements, deploying easy-to-use scalable media solutions, which are delivered with the required training to insure success.

Prior to joining ShareStream, he held sales management positions at Xythos Software, a document management system company acquired by Blackboard, and was the CEO of Cway Software. At Xythos he Directed Academic Sales in the Mid-Atlantic region and was Director of Federal Sales. Mr. DiPietro attended Villanova and Penn State University.

Email: bdipietro@sharestream.com

Gayraud Townsend

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Director of Business Development and Strategic Sales

Mr. Townsend is responsible for ShareStream’s Business Development and Client Relations. He is a customer advocate. Prior to joining ShareStream he was an Associate at US Trust, Bank of America in Manhattan. Prior to that he was elected to the City Council of Ithaca, NY, becoming the youngest elected official in the country. He holds a BS in Labor Relations from Cornell University. He is also the VP of Fundraising for Cornell University's Black Alumni Association. Mr. Townsend has presented at a number of education conferences.
Email: gayraud.townsend@sharestream.com
Follow Mr. Townsend on Twitter @ShareStreamVid