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OLC Innovate 2016 Virtual Conference
April 20-22, 2016
CFEI (Gee Library, Suite 173)
PROGRAM



ROBOTIC TELEPRESENCE IN DISTANCE LEARNING

Date: 04/20/2016

Time: 2:30PM - 3:30PM

Presenter: Michael Rouan, Kyle Creason

Description: A comprehensive look at the state of Robotic Telepresence in Distance Learning including an overview of current players in the space will be critically examined.

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FREE-RANGE FACULTY; UNTETHERING THE TEACHER IN A TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED CLASSROOM

Date: 04/20/2016

Time: 2:30PM - 3:30PM

Presenter: Michael Avis, Alexandra MacLennan

Description: Providing solutions in removing the cables from the technology-enhanced classroom and opening up the space for a truly collaborative experience.

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IMPLEMENTING INNOVATION: SELECTING, MANAGING, AND SUSTAINING TECHNOLOGY CHANGE

Date: 04/20/2016

Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Presenter: Judith Bayliss

Description: What makes innovation succeed? This session examines 7 institutional actions vital to the successful roll-out of new technology coupled with new responsibilities for faculty.

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TODAY'S THE DAY: BALANCING THE REALITY OF FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP WITH INNOVATIONS IN DIGITAL AUTHORSHIP

Date: 04/20/2016

Time: 1:30PM - 2:30PM

Presenter: Noreen Barajas-Murphy

Description: Digital course development is broadly defined yet narrowly embraced. Despite the variety of authoring tools and the proliferation of instructional designers being hired nationwide, faculty still report the most significant barrier is lack of time.

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INNOVATIVE WRITING SUPPORT: WHO NEEDS IT, USES IT, BENEFITS FROM IT, AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO INCREASE UTILIZATION?

Date: 04/21/2016

Time: 9:00AM - 10:00AM

Presenter: Mindy Sloan

Description: This presentation showcases the results of a study of learners in an online learning setting, and challenges to increasing utilization of innovative writing supports.

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TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING: GOING MOBILE WITH YOUR STUDENTS

Date: 04/21/2016

Time: 9:00AM - 10:00AM

Presenter: Shaun Beaty

Description: Discover why mobility matters and explore techniques for mobilizing your blended and/or online course.

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SOLVING TWO COMMON ELEARNING PROBLEMS: STUDENT RETENTION & PROCTORING PROCESS MANAGEMENT

Date: 04/21/2016

Time: 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Presenter: Mac Adkins

Description: Learn about solutions for boosting student retention by measuring non-cognitive indicators and managing the proctoring process for multiple proctoring modalities.

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PRACTICAL TIPS TO INTEGRATING GAMIFIED LEARNING

Date: 04/21/2016

Time: 11:15AM - 12:15PM

Presenter: James Bussiere

Description: Transitioning from gamification theory to applied practice can be difficult. This session will snapshot our experiences in practical first steps.

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ONLINE PROCTORING: ANYTHING BUT ONE SIZE FITS ALL

Date: 04/21/2016

Time: 11:15AM - 12:15PM

Presenter: Lindsey Mercer

Description: How do you know which type of online proctoring is best for you and your organization? Aren't they pretty much all the same? NO.

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FLIPPING FROM COURSE TERM PAPERS TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH VIDEO PROJECTS AIMED AT STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING

Date: 04/21/2016

Time: 1:30PM - 2:30PM

Presenter: Ralph Welsh

Description: This is a 5-year case study in which flipped classroom/lecture capture methods were used to promote the transition from course term papers to student generated YouTube video projects in a freshman public health science course.

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VALIDATING STUDENTS' "CAREER-READY SKILLS": LESSONS LEARNED (SO FAR) FROM A SYSTEM-WIDE DIGITAL BADGING INITIATIVE

Date: 04/21/2016

Time: 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Presenter: MJ Bishop

Description: Lessons learned from a 2-year, system-wide project that is collaboratively exploring the feasibility of digital badges, both for our students and for prospective employers.

To Register: http://www.tamuc.edu/facultyStaffServices/centerForFacultyExcellenceAndInnovation/facultyDevelopment/calendar/sessions.aspx


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