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BbWorld '09 Sessions Overview
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| Sunday, July 12, 2009 | ||||
| Registration and Information Desk Open BbWorld '09 and DevCon 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Convention Center Foyer | ||||
| Registration and Information Desk Open BbWorld '09 and DevCon 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Convention Center Foyer | ||||
| The Learning Module Tool for All, including Visually Impaired Students Pre-Conference Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM View Description Speakers: Erica Pretorius, Instructional Designer/Educational Consultant,, University of Johannesburg | ||||
| Digital Video and Audio Options for Online Courses Pre-Conference Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM View Description Speakers: Kevin L. Reeve, Marketing and Communications Coordinator & Instructional Designer, Utah State University | ||||
| Performance and Scalability Forensics: Troubleshooting Your Blackboard Application Pre-Conference Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM View Description Speakers: Stephen Feldman, Senior Director, Product Development, Blackboard | ||||
| What's New: Administering Course Delivery, Blackboard Learn, Release 9.0 Pre-Conference Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM View Description | ||||
| Getting Started with Blackboard Learn, Release 9.0 Pre-Conference Workshop 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM View Description | ||||
| Preparing for Blackboard Learn, Release 9.0 Pre-Conference Workshop 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM View Description Speakers: Michel Courson, Director, Technical Services, Blackboard Consulting, Blackboard Wade Weichel, Blackboard Consulting, Blackboard | ||||
| Accessibility Awareness Pre-Conference Workshop 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM View Description | ||||
| Assessing Students Through Assignments Pre-Conference Workshop 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM View Description | ||||
| Appropriating the Concept of CyberInfrastructure (CI) for Faculty Development Pre-Conference Workshop 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Speakers: Matete Madiba, Deputy Director: Department of Education Innovation, University of Pretoria | ||||
| Monday, July 13, 2009 | ||||
| Registration and Information Desk Open BbWorld '09 and DevCon 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Convention Center Foyer | ||||
| Registration and Information Desk Open BbWorld '09 and DevCon 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Convention Center Foyer | ||||
| What's New: Managing Collaboration in Blackboard Learn, Release 9.0 Pre-Conference Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM View Description | ||||
| Appealing to Visual and Experiential Learners in Blackboard Pre-Conference Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM View Description Speakers: Katrina Adams, Instructional Designer III, The University of Texas at Dallas Shaun Longstreet, Coordinator of Educational Enhancement, The University of Texas at Dallas | ||||
| Ensure Optimal Performance and Scalability: Implementing a Robust and Reliable Monitoring Reference Architecture Pre-Conference Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM View Description Speakers: Stephen Feldman, Senior Director, Product Development, Blackboard | ||||
| Evaluating Courses for Quality Pre-Conference Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM View Description Speakers: Maisie Caines, Faculty Development Specialist, Campus Administrator David Graf, Director, NGTE Online, Nova Southeastern University | ||||
| Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Pre-Conference Workshop 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM View Description | ||||
| Course Makeover Pre-Conference Workshop 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM View Description | ||||
| Becoming Galactus: Taking Control of Online Course Elements Using Organization and the Cognitive Load Theory Pre-Conference Workshop 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Speakers: Matt C. MacLaughlin, Professor of Logistics/Online Course Director, Army Logistics Management College Christopher Martinez, Word Processor/Digital Assistance, Southwestern College | ||||
| How and Why to Build Better Blackboard Reports Pre-Conference Workshop 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Speakers: Jeffrey T. Berman, Senior Applications Administrator, Drexel Office of Information Resources and Technology John L. Fritz, Asst. VP, Instructional Technology & New Media, University of Maryland, Baltimore County | ||||
| Not Ready to Migrate? Co-Production with Release 9.0: How to Have the Best of Both Pre-conference Workshop 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Speakers: David Robinson, LMS Administrator, Georgia Gwinnett College Ben Wang, Senior Product Manager, Blackboard | ||||
| What's New: Techniques for Retaining Students Pre-Conference Workshop 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM View Description | ||||
| Customizing Blackboard Learn with Open Capabilities: Fundamentals for Blackboard Administrators Pre-Conference Workshop 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Speakers: Rusty Klophaus, Product Manager, Blackboard George K. Kroner, Developer Relations Engineer, Blackboard | ||||
| Community Impact @ BbWorld! BbWorld '09 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center | ||||
| Tuesday, July 14, 2009 | ||||
| Breakfast BbWorld '09 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall | ||||
| Registration and Information Desk Open BbWorld '09 and DevCon 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Convention Center Foyer | ||||
| Registration and Information Desk Open BbWorld '09 and DevCon 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Convention Center Foyer | ||||
| Exhibit Hall Open BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 1:45 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Prince George Exhibit Hall | ||||
| Morning Break BbWorld '09 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall | ||||
| The Humanity and Humility of Supporting a Learning Management System BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 1/2 Speakers: Akilah Jackson, ELMS Administrator, University of Maryland | ||||
| Constructing Quality Blackboard Online Learning Environments: A Teacher Integrative Design Approach BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 4 Speakers: Amy L. Phipps, Online Learning Technology Services Coordinator, Albuquerque Public Schools Mark Pugsley, Online Learning Technology Specialist, Albuquerque Public Schools Thomas P. Ryan, Chief Information Officer, Albuquerque Public Schools | ||||
| Framework for online units in Blackboard BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 12 Speakers: Hugh Soord, Manager CBS-OTLF, Curtin University of Technology Helen Walpole, Team Leader/Instructional Designer, Curtin University of Technology | ||||
| Group Work Assessment – Learning and Improving BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 2 Speakers: Hannah Whaley, Learning Technologist, University of Dundee | ||||
| Using Redhat's Xen virtualization technology with Blackboard to offset budget cuts and improve scalability. BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom C Speakers: Frank A. Damen, OS Analyst, University of Cincinnati | ||||
| Performance Optimization of Blackboard Learn, Release 9 BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom A Speakers: Stephen Feldman, Senior Director, Product Development, Blackboard | ||||
| Blackboard Learn, Release 9 - Now Open for Engagement BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 13 Speakers: Julie Kelleher, Senior Manager, Solutions Marketing, Blackboard Nick Schiavi, Solutions Manager, Blackboard | ||||
| Back to Basics: Five Elements of Exceptional Technology Enhanced Learning BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 4/5 Speakers: Stephen Laster, CIO, Harvard Business School | ||||
| Moving to Blackboard CE, Release 8 with Managed Hosting Services BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6/7 Speakers: James Johnson, Special Assistant Program Manager, Pierce College - Military Program | ||||
| Extracting Useful Information with the PowerSight Kit BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom D Speakers: Scott Kodai, Manager, Distributed Learning, Calif. State Univ., Chico | ||||
| What's in the tool shed? How to choose the best online communication tool for teaching and learning. BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 3 Speakers: Lena F. Paulo Kushnir, Instructional Design and Learning Technology Development, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto | ||||
| BUGLUG (Blackboard User Group Leader User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 11/12 | ||||
| Enabling Synchronous Learning using Elluminate™ for the Blackboard Learning System - Enterprise License BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake I | ||||
| ANGEL LMS 7.4 for Instructors: New Teaching and Learning Tools BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 5/6 Speakers: Kelly Hamilton, Senior Manager, Marketing Solutions, ANGEL Learning, a Blackboard Company Brad Koch, Director, Product Management, ANGEL Learning, a Blackboard Company | ||||
| Communication & Technology: Moving Institutions to Gain a Competitive Edge BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H) Speakers: Esther Hugo, Outreach Counselor, Santa Monica City College | ||||
| Blue and Red Monkeys: Breaking Paradigms for Better Learning BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Kenneth L. Cox, Chairman, Executive Logistics Comittee, Army Logistics Management College Matt C. MacLaughlin, Professor of Logistics/Online Course Director, Army Logistics Management College | ||||
| Calcasieu's Top 10 Tools for Blackboard Success BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 3 Speakers: Sheryl R. Abshire, Chief Technology Officer, Calcasieu Parish Public Schools Kim Leblanc, eLearning Coordinator, Calcasieu Parish Public Schools Diane Mason, Tech Training Center Coordinator, Calcasieu Parish Public Schools Lisa Mullett, Network/Web Specialist, Calcasieu Parish Public School | ||||
| Platform 8 ¾: GGC's Vista Courses taught via Blackboard NG (Bb9) BbWorld '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: David Robinson, LMS Administrator, Georgia Gwinnett College | ||||
| SCORM The Whole Truth and Nothing But The Truth So Help Me SCO BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Greg Frederick, Blackboard Administrator, Joint Forces Staff College Nina Pasini Deibler, ADL Outreach Lead, Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative | ||||
| Tuning the Java Virtual Machine for Stability and Speed BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom C Speakers: John C. Calvin, Systems Architect, University of Toronto | ||||
| Creative and Proven Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 13 Speakers: Jarl Jonas, Senior Manager, Blackboard Training Services, Blackboard | ||||
| Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting a Blackboard CE 8 Multi Node Cluster BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom D Speakers: Steve Cook, Senior Application Administrator, Humber College Derek Ethier, Manager, Technology Integration, Humber College | ||||
| Using Notification Technology to Take Campus Communication to a New Level BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H) Speakers: Ellen Wagner, Principal Analyst, Sage Road Solutions | ||||
| From Mini Bites to the Real Meal Deal BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 1/2 Speakers: Bonita Bray, Lead, Professional Development, E-Learning, University of Alberta | ||||
| Increase Engagement and Motivate Multimodal Learners with the New Wimba Collaboration Suite BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 5/6 Speakers: Annie Chechitelli, Vice President of Product, Wimba, Inc. Carol Vallone, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Wimba, Inc. | ||||
| miBUG (Michigan Blackboard User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 11/12 | ||||
| Delivering a Domain-based Blackboard Implementation with Central Administration to a Multi-Institutional University BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 4/5 Speakers: Ronald M. Pristin, Information Technology Project Manager, City University of New York Kimberly Steele, Information Technology Project Manager, City University of New York | ||||
| Taming the Internal Documentation Monster BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6/7 Speakers: Martha E. Sells, eLearning Coordinator, San Jacinto College District Niki Whiteside, Vice President - Educational Technology, San Jacinto College District | ||||
| Underloved to Enterprise, the Fast and the Furious 9.0 Implemented BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Daniel Cooke, Director of Infrastructure and Support, Loyola Marymount University Crista D. Copp, Director of Academic Technology, Loyola Marymount University | ||||
| Customizing the Blackboard Virtual Learning Experience with Openness BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom A Speakers: John Fontaine, Senior Director, Technology Evangelism, Blackboard George K. Kroner, Developer Relations Engineer, Blackboard | ||||
| What can Blackboard do for you in middle school? BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 4 Speakers: Marilyn Bowen, Online Learning Project Manager, Mississippi State University Margaret Britt, Faculty, Copiah-Lincoln Community College Leanne Long, Professional Learning Project Manager, Mississippi State University | ||||
| The Impact of Structured Technology Training on Student Academic Success BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 12 Speakers: Edward S. Jones, Assoc. Prof., Coordinator, Ctr. for Adac. Tech Sup., University of the District of Columbia | ||||
| Course Design Strategies: Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 2 Speakers: Lisa A. Heaton, Professor, Marshall University Laura J. Little, Director of the Center for Instructional Technology, Marshall University Sherri E. Ritter, Instructional Technologist, Marshall University | ||||
| Assessment For Learning, Not of Learning: Creating Integrated Instructional Tools for Teachers BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 3 Speakers: Mike Foland, Project Manager, Fairfax County Public Schools Vicki Herrington, Director, Instructional Technology Integration, Fairfax County Public Schools Derek Kelley, Coordinator, Instructional Technology Training and Software, Fairfax County Public Schools | ||||
| Developing Critical Thinking Dispositions in Online Courses BbWorld '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 3 Speakers: Pegi R. Flynt, Director, Southern Adventist University | ||||
| Lunch BbWorld '09 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall | ||||
| METBUG BbWorld '09 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 9 | ||||
| SLATE (Midwest User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 11/12 | ||||
| PalmettoBUG (South Carolina Blackboard User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 9 | ||||
| Enabling Synchronous Learning using Elluminate™ for the Blackboard Learning System - CE and Vista Enterprise Licenses BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake I | ||||
| ANGEL LMS 7.4 for Administrators: New System Management Tools BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 5/6 Speakers: Brian DeKemper, Solutions Engineer, ANGEL Learning, a Blackboard Company Phill Miller, Senior Product Designer, ANGEL Learning, a Blackboard Company | ||||
| Blackboard Learn Application Security: Threats and Countermeasures BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6/7 Speakers: Dan Cane, Security Evangelist, Product Development, Blackboard | ||||
| The Future of Mass Notification BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H) Speakers: Bing Chen, Vice President of Product Development, Blackboard Connect | ||||
| MobilEdu Overview and Demo 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Maryland Ballroom A-D | ||||
| A Constructivist Approach to Distance Education with Blackboard Software BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 12 Speakers: Jennifer Lazzaro, Instructional Designer, University of Houston Patrick McCormick, Instructional Designer, University of Houston | ||||
| Using Curriculum Distance Learning Tools to Implement a District-wide ERP Project BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 3 Speakers: Dawn M. Sturdy, Communications Lead, Organizational Change Management, Broward County Public Schools, ERP Department | ||||
| Designing and Implementing the Blackboard Solution for the USAF Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Sallie J. Johnson, Professor of Distance Learning / USAF Liaison, Air University, Air Command and Staff College / Troy University | ||||
| Developing a User-centered Approach to Customizing Blackboard Learn, Release 9 BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Brian Irwin, Principal Lecturer in Academic Innovation (e-learning), Sheffield Hallam University | ||||
| Do it or Coach it? : Involving faculty in online course development BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 2 Speakers: James Clapper, Instructional Designer, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, The George Washington University Patricia L. Dinneen, Instructional Designer, The George Washington University Howie Southworth, Instructional Design Specialist, The George Washington University Jeffrey Stephanic, Associate Professor of Design; and Director of the Online Learning Initiative, The George Washington University Yianna Vovides, Director, Instructional Design, The George Washington University | ||||
| Practice Makes Perfect: Helping Faculty Transition from Presenting to Presence BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 1/2 Speakers: Anna Hultquist, Associate Dean, School of Human Services, Capella University Kate Petersen, Senior Faculty Trainer/Facilitator, Capella University | ||||
| Putting the Pieces Together: Using Blackboard Academic Suite to Organize Digital Content in a K-12 School Environment BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 4 Speakers: Jeannine Richardson, Instructional Media Integration Coordinator, Arlington Public Schools Pat Teske, Supervisor, Instructional Technology Services, Arlington Public Schools Ena B. Wood, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Arlington Public Schools | ||||
| Taking Advantage of Open Source Automation with BbAssist BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom D Speakers: Thomas Lin, Senior Manager, QA Automation, Blackboard Marc Nadeau, Senior Director, QA, Blackboard | ||||
| Blackboard Managed Hosting – Maintaining a Mission Critical Application BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom A Speakers: Mirah Briley, Senior Product Manager, Managed Hosting, Blackboard Harry Choi, Vice President, Managed Hosting, Blackboard | ||||
| How Content Management Can Help Reduce Costs, Streamline Processes and More BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 13 Speakers: James Till, Chief Marketing Officer, Xythos Software, a Blackboard Company | ||||
| Doing More with Less: Innovations in Online Learning BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 4/5 Speakers: Becky Vasquez, Executive Director, Student and Technology Services, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univeristy Worldwide Campus | ||||
| Best Practices for Load Balancing the Blackboard Application BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom C Speakers: Nick J. McClure, Lead Systems Programmer, University of Kentucky | ||||
| A Day in the Life: Ways the NEW Grade Center Can Benefit You!! BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 3 Speakers: Jenny Jones, Instructional Trainer and Portal Manager, Holmes Community College Tish S. Stewart, Director of E-Learning, Holmes Community College | ||||
| ZENsational Professional Development BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 4 Speakers: Dirk Funk, Instructional Technology Facilitator, Amarillo Independent School District Cindy Singleton, Instructional Technology Specialist, Amarillo Independent School District | ||||
| Promoting and Rewarding Quality Distance Education Courses BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 2 Speakers: Donalee H. Attardo, Senior Educational Technologist, Purdue University | ||||
| LMS VOI: Measuring the Value of Your Blackboard Implementation BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 4/5 Speakers: Jon Mott, Assistant to the Academic Vice President – Academic Technology, Brigham Young University | ||||
| Bb9: From Beta to Pilot to Production BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Santo Nucifora, Manager of Systems Development and Innovation, Seneca College David Robinson, LMS Administrator, Georgia Gwinnett College Daniel Szabo, Technical eLearning Specialist, Seneca College Donna Wicks, Systems Administrator, Kettering University | ||||
| It's Elementary! A "Primary" Focus on the Use of Blackboard BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 3 Speakers: Michelle Crabill, School Based Technology Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools | ||||
| Integrating Campus Systems to Create a Robust Student Portal BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom C Speakers: Lisa Brown, Assistant Director, University IT, University of Rochester Catherine E. Delia, Online Learning Systems Manager, University of Rochester Medical Center | ||||
| e-Learning is Green Learning in New Mexico BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6/7 Speakers: Donna M. Harrington, Chief Technology Officer, IDEAL - NM | ||||
| Real-time Engagement is Where It's At ! The Synchronous-Asynchronous Dilemma BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 3 Speakers: Michael E. Scheuermann, AVP - Inst. Tech. Support, Drexel University | ||||
| Computer based training (CBT) at the Paul Hall Maritime Center BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Dale M. Rausch, Registrar/DL Coordinator, Paul Hall Maritime Center | ||||
| Faculty Support - When they Won't come to training BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 1/2 Speakers: Vicky Johnson, Instructional Operations, Texas Woman Jean Mankoff, Director, Instructional Technology Delivery Systems, Texas Woman | ||||
| The Road Ahead: Special Focus for Blackboard "Classic" Clients BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom A Speakers: Lara Oerter, Vice President, Solution Strategy and Marketing, Blackboard | ||||
| The Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro with Blackboard Learn, CE, Vista, and ANGEL LMS BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 5/6 Speakers: John Schuman, Education Solutions Architect, Adobe Systems Incorporated | ||||
| Using Mass Notification Technology to Establish Trust and Inspire Participation BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H) Speakers: Patrick Russo, Superintendent, Henrico County Public Schools | ||||
| Upgrading to Blackboard Learn, Release 9: Thinking Strategically BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom D Speakers: Michel Courson, Director, Technical Services, Blackboard Consulting, Blackboard Wade Weichel, Blackboard Consulting, Blackboard | ||||
| CanBUG (Canadian Blackboard User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 11/12 | ||||
| MDBUG (Maryland Blackboard User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 9 | ||||
| Progressive, individualized employee training for non-academic organizational needs Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Sharon McGee, Online Instructional Specialist, Eastern University Alvin J. Wong, Blackboard Administrators, Eastern University | ||||
| Implementing Digital Storytelling Using Blackboard at Seton Hall University Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Shayle Abelkop, Instructional Designer, Seton Hall University Amy Phillips, Learning Systems Coordinator, Teaching, Learning & Technology Center, Seton Hall University Mary Zedeck, Instructional Designer, Seton Hall University | ||||
| Exhibit Hall Open BbWorld '09 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Prince George Exhibit Hall | ||||
| Evaluating Blackboard Use on Your Campus with Project ASTRO Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Eric Kunnen, Coordinator of Instructional Technologies, Grand Rapids Community College Santo Nucifora, Manager of Systems Development and Innovation, Seneca College | ||||
| Bb Buzz - Timely and Effective Training for Faculty Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Tammy Cummings, Instructional Consultant, North Dakota State University Nancy Lilleberg, Manager, Instructional Services, North Dakota State University Randy Wald, Instructional Consultant, North Dakota State University | ||||
| Finding the Solution to Secure Testing in Distance Education Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Cheryl B. Portwood, Clinical Asst Professor, Coordinator of Online Quality, Drexel University | ||||
| Advanced Research in Public Safety Issues, Theories and Concepts Exemplary Course Winner Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Joseph Pascarella, Capella University | ||||
| Olelo Hawaii – Ku-u Wahi Noho Exemplary Course Winner Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Kelly Cua, Kamehameha Schools | ||||
| Art Fundamentals Exemplary Course Winner Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Sandra Haynes, Pasadena City College | ||||
| Nursing Health Assessment Exemplary Course Winner Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Nancy Ball, Red River College | ||||
| American Civilization Exemplary Course Winner Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Marianne McKnight, Salt Lake Community College | ||||
| Communication Production Technology Exemplary Course Winner Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Reg Nakoneshny, Saskatoon Catholic Cyberschool | ||||
| Instructional Design Theories and Models Exemplary Course Winner Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Cheryl Murphy, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | ||||
| Gender and Society Exemplary Course Winner Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Rosemary Dixon, University of Nevada, Reno | ||||
| Tools to Instill Personality into an Online Course Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Charles J. Sorcabal, Professor of Mathematics, Mt SAn Antonio Comm College | ||||
| Maintaining Student Involvement and Learning Integrity in Blended Environments Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Illysa B. Izenberg, Faculty/Instructor, UMBC | ||||
| Connectivism Learning Theory: Instructional Tools for College Courses Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Suzanne Darrow, IT Supervisor for Faculty Technology Support, University of the Virgin Islands | ||||
| The Cognitive Load Theory, Lynchpin of Online Education Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Matt C. MacLaughlin, Professor of Logistics/Online Course Director, Army Logistics Management College Christopher Martinez, Word Processor/Digital Assistance, Southwestern College | ||||
| Group Projects Individual Grade: Using a Wiki Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Jennifer Clister, Blackboard Manager, University of Miami Margaret Marshall, Professor, English, University of Miami | ||||
| Making life easier for faculty: using Blackboard templates to develop quality online and hybrid courses Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Shaoyu Chi, Instructional Designer, Northern Virginia Community College Cathy A. Simpson, Director, Technology Applications Center, Northern Virginia Community College | ||||
| Turning the Blackboard Around: Teaching an Online Course From Abroad Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Bryan K. Horikami, Assistant Professor, Salisbury University | ||||
| Enhancing student feedback on assessments using Waypoint Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Milena Bobeva, Senior Lecturer, Bournemouth University Susan Deane, Learning Technologist, Bournemouth University Barbara A. Newland, Manager Educational Development Services, Bournemouth University | ||||
| Blackboard Communities: Not just for student organizations Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Ana M. Gonzalez, Director of Instructional Tecnology, The University of the Incarnate Word Terence Peak, Coordinator of Technology Training, The University of the Incarnate Word | ||||
| Sign Me Up Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Chris J. Carey, Applications Systems Analyst, University of North Florida Erin C. Soles, Coordinator of Instructional Design, University of North Florida | ||||
| Making the Transition from F2F to Online Learning Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Lorri J. MacDonald, Michigan Online Teacher of the Year/Science Content Specialist, Michigan Virtual University | ||||
| Tracking Usage and Understanding Adoption Rates Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Leslie A. McCoy, Information Technology Analyst, University of Cincinnati | ||||
| Complete Blackboard Software: Using All of the Tools Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Mike Johnson, Course Developer, Eastern Kentucky University | ||||
| Disaster recovery and Blackboard: One college's recovery from Hurricane Ike Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Niki Whiteside, Vice President - Educational Technology, San Jacinto College District | ||||
| Facilitating Active Learning in E-Lectures Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Dionne N. Curbeam, Instructional Technologist, Coppin State University | ||||
| Widgets While You Work (Within Your Content Areas) Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Akilah Jackson, ELMS Administrator, University of Maryland | ||||
| Promoting Interaction and Establishing a Sense of Community in an Asynchronous Blackboard Speech Course. Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Mary Jane Clerkin, Coordinator of Online Faculty Support, Berkeley College | ||||
| So, you expect them to read that? Creating text that begs to be read. Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Lydia Mong, Instructional Designer, West Virginia University | ||||
| SafeAssign - Making the Move from Turnitin Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Robin Hoffman, Instructional Designer, Salisbury University Melissa Thomas, Sr. Instructional Designer, Salisbury University | ||||
| Integrating Virtual Case-Based Activities into Online Courses Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Chris Klimas, Instructional Technology Specialist, U Maryland School of Pharmacy Richard T. Ruane, Intructional Designer, U Maryland School of Pharmacy Neha U. Sheth, Assistant Professor, U Maryland School of Pharmacy | ||||
| Elementary School Technology Literacy Project and Professional Development Growth Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Jeannine Richardson, Instructional Media Integration Coordinator, Arlington Public Schools Ena B. Wood, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Arlington Public Schools | ||||
| Evolution of a Course: A Journey from Credit to Industry Training Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Tigon Woline, Instructional Development Specialist, Iowa State University | ||||
| The experience of creating a self study, online tutorial, for Master alumni. Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Marcela Avila, Technological Asesor, Universidad of Monterrey Bertha Alicia. Chapa, Instructional designer, Universidad of Monterrey | ||||
| When style meets substance; Incorporating graphics with online learning Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Tarannum -, Multimedia Designer, Instructional Technology Resource Center, WVU carla corsetti, multimedia Designer, instructional Technology Resource Center | ||||
| Five Web 2.0 Technologies to Know Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Robin Hoffman, Instructional Designer, Salisbury University Melissa Thomas, Sr. Instructional Designer, Salisbury University | ||||
| Smartphones & Blackboard: Carrying Your Class in Your Back Pocket Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Vincent M. King-Spezzo, Instructional Technology Specialist, Valdosta State Univeristy Danny W. McKee, Blackboard Vista System Support, Valdosta State Univeristy | ||||
| Using Blackboard for Employee and Continuing Education Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Catherine E. Delia, Online Learning Systems Manager, University of Rochester Medical Center | ||||
| The Learning and Career Outcome Infrastructure Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Brady C. Anderson, Manager / IT Learning Systems, Capella University Nick White, Course Quality Assurance Manager, Capella University | ||||
| Welcome Reception and Poster Sessions BbWorld '09 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall | ||||
| WebCT 4 to Blackboard CE 8: Change We Can Believe In – A Year in Review Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Suzanne Bogovich, Instructional Database Specialist, University of St. Francis | ||||
| Extending the College Community Through a Blackboard Custom Building Block Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Jeremy C. Hammond, Blackboard Administrator / Web Programmer, The College of Saint Rose Christine Paige, Educational Technologist, The College of Saint Rose | ||||
| The Next Evolution: Promoting Student Engagement in Your Course Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Dan Price, Professor, Lawrence Technological University Linda Wareck, Instructional Technologist, Oakland Community College | ||||
| The Tidewater Community College Virginia Beach campus OWL Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Bill Harlow, Instructional Technologist, Tidewater Community College | ||||
| The Online Course: A Virtual Skinner Box The role of operant conditioning principles promoting student success Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Anne F. Hammer, Manager of Faculty Support, SNHU Online | ||||
| Training and Support needs for Multi Generational Blackboard Users Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Nikkia Anderson, Trainer, NVCC/TAC | ||||
| Version Migration: Faculty Training and Development Considerations Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Sylvie LF. Richards, Media and Instructional Designer, CUNY School of Professional Studies | ||||
| Linked Together: Useful Library Content in Every Course, Online Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Lisa Brown, Assistant Director, University IT, University of Rochester Catherine E. Delia, Online Learning Systems Manager, University of Rochester Medical Center | ||||
| Developing Online Faculty: It is About the Teaching, Not the Tool Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Allison Peterson, Senior Instructional Design Specialist, Texas Woman's University | ||||
| From Syllabus to Cyberspace -WVU Online Course Development Process Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Lucinda Hart, Coordinator of Distance Learning, Extended Learning Office West Virginia University Joseph N. Nyachae, Instructional Designer, Instructional Technology Resource Center West Virginia University | ||||
| Building Exemplary Courses: Using the Exemplary Course Program Rubric in a Peer Review Process Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Robert K. Morse, Instructional Designer, Ivy Tech Community College Nathaniel S. Samba, Instructional Designer, Ivy Tech Community College | ||||
| Integrating Vista with a Homegrown Media Management System Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Michelle Carter, Instructional Resource Consultant, Mississippi State Center for Teaching and Learning Tina M. Green, Senior Instructional Resource Consultant, Mississippi State University - Center for Teaching and Learning | ||||
| The Tools Change, But Are We? Building a PD Program for Anytime, Anywhere with Blackboard and Wimba Poster 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall Speakers: Jenny Jones, Instructional Trainer and Portal Manager, Holmes Community College Terry W. Pollard, eLearning Specialist, Mississippi State Board for Community and Junior Colleges | ||||
| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 | ||||
| Breakfast BbWorld '09 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall | ||||
| Registration and Information Desk Open BbWorld '09 and DevCon 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Convention Center Foyer | ||||
| Registration and Information Desk Open BbWorld '09 and DevCon 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Convention Center Foyer | ||||
| The 'Amazing Race' To Online Courses BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 12 Speakers: Rhonda Blackburn, Associate Provost for Educational Enhancement, University of Texas at Dallas Bonita Bray, Lead, Professional Development, E-Learning, University of Alberta Bruce Tennison, Director of E-Learning, Wallace State Community College | ||||
| Beyond the Bells and Whistles – Exemplary Courses and Best Practices BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6/7 Speakers: Deborah Everhart, Principal Architect, Product Development, Blackboard Sandra Haynes, Pasadena City College Cheryl Murphy, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Reg Nakoneshny, Saskatoon Catholic Cyberschool Susan Zvacek, Director, Instructional Development and Support, University of Kansas | ||||
| Increase Retention and Engagement with the New Wimba Collaboration Suite™ 6.0 BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 5/6 Speakers: Annie Chechitelli, Vice President of Product, Wimba, Inc. Carol Vallone, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Wimba, Inc. | ||||
| NE Connect (NorthEast Blackboard User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 9 | ||||
| NEWUG (NorthEast/Philly WebCT/Blackboard User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 11/12 | ||||
| Implementing Vista, Release 8 with the Blackboard Community System and the Blackboard Content System BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom D Speakers: Laila Bastedo, LMS Project Manager, McMaster University Wayne Cai, LAN/Hardware/Network Analyst, McMaster University Herman Poon, LAN/Hardware/Network Analyst, McMaster University | ||||
| Adapt!- Modifying Your Online Curriculum to Meet Your Students' Needs is as Easy as 1, 2, 3 BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 3 Speakers: Shannon N. Bucci, Technology Integration Teacher, PA Learners Online | ||||
| Monitoring Blackboard for Performance and Availability BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom C Speakers: Nick J. McClure, Lead Systems Programmer, University of Kentucky | ||||
| Ensuring High Quality Online Professional Development BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 4 Speakers: Patricia C. Savage, Director of Instructional Technology, The Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership | ||||
| We survived! NYU upgrades from Bb 6.2 to 8.0 BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 4/5 Speakers: Shannon McPartland, Faculty Technology Specialist, New York University Lillian Moran, Faculty Technology Specialist, New York University Meredith Rendall, Faculty Technology Specialist, New York University Kelvin Shivers, IT Accounts, Access, and Identity Management Specialist, New York University Max Whitney, Senior Information Technical Specialist, New York University | ||||
| I'm not a Techie, So Why Does Open Source Matter to Me? Find Out with OSCELOT! BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Paul Erickson, Academic Technology & Middleware Coordinator, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Malcolm R. Murray, LTT Leader, Durham University Mark A. O'Neil, and Board of Directors, OSCELOT, Curricular Systems Engineer, Dartmouth College | ||||
| Blackboard Learn, Release 9 - Getting There for Vista and CE Clients BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom A Speakers: Matt Davis, Senior Solutions Engineer, Blackboard Paul Grist, Senior Director, Solutions Marketing, Blackboard | ||||
| Engaging Students: Using Blackboard to support research into the student experience BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 3 Speakers: Brian Irwin, Principal Lecturer in Academic Innovation (e-learning), Sheffield Hallam University | ||||
| Lights, Camera, Interaction! Developing and Using Interactive Applications in your courses. BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 2 Speakers: Alex E. McDaniel, Online Course Developer and Interactive Applications Specialist, Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||||
| Managing Change: Teaching and Learning in Blackboard Learn, Release 9.0 for CE and Vista Users BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Mel Johansson, Blackboard Training Services Consultant Jennifer Matthews, Director, Blackboard Training Services, Blackboard | ||||
| Support Student Learning and Keep Them Informed: RSS Feeds in Blackboard Learn BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 1/2 Speakers: Kathleen M. Cercone, Professor of Biology, Housatonic Community College Mark JP. Kerrigan, Senior Lecturer & Teaching Fellow, University of Westminster Janet Lanci, Assistant Professor, Housatonic Community College Federica Oradini, Online Learning Support Officer, University of Westminster Gunter Saunders, Director of Online Learning, University of Westminster | ||||
| ANGEL LMS for Technologists: Upgrading to ANGEL LMS 7.4 BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H) Speakers: Jason O’Brien, Director, ANGEL Managed Hosting, ANGEL Learning, a Blackboard Company Tim Tomlinson, Senior Director, Engineering, ANGEL Learning, a Blackboard Company | ||||
| Faculty Efficiency; Using Algorithmic Questions for Practice and Assessment BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 3 Speakers: Don Gren, Professor of Management, Salt Lake Community College | ||||
| Reality Check - beyond exemplary... BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 2 Speakers: Kate L. Boardman, Head of E-learning, University of Teesside | ||||
| Design to Debug – Build to Last BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom C Speakers: John C. Calvin, Systems Architect, University of Toronto | ||||
| President's Keynote: Innovation and a Commitment to K-12 BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Jessie Woolley-Wilson, President, Blackboard Learn - K12, Blackboard | ||||
| Excellence in Course Design BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 13 Speakers: Julie Steckel, Blackboard Training Services Consultant, Blackboard | ||||
| Weaving the Social Web into Learning: Blackboard as the Learning Portal BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 12 Speakers: William Deihl, Instructional Technologist, Virginia Commonwealth University Britt Watwood, Online Learning Specialist, Virginia Commonwealth University | ||||
| Evaluating Blackboard Use on Your Campus - A review of the "Project ASTRO" Greenhouse Grant BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 4/5 Speakers: Eric Kunnen, Coordinator of Instructional Technologies, Grand Rapids Community College Santo Nucifora, Manager of Systems Development and Innovation, Seneca College | ||||
| I Love CATs: Integrating Blackboard and Web-Conferencing Software to Bridge Online and Face-to-Face Learning and Assessment BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Mark F. Burris, Director of STaR, University of Arkansas at Little Rock | ||||
| The Art of Developing Policies for Distance Learning BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6/7 Speakers: Bryan T. Fendley, Director of Academic Computing, University of Arkansas at Monticello | ||||
| The LMS and third-party tools: Problems and Potentials (or "If I clean out my closet, will I get better gas mileage?") BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom D Speakers: Candy Crawford, Funcational Administrator, University of Alabama Bill Fitts, Learning Systems Administrator, University of Alabama Rachel E. Shuttlesworth, Coordinator of Faculty Development, University of Alabama Marilyn Staffo, Asst. Director - -CIT, University of Alabama | ||||
| Help Them Help You: An Introspective Look At Self-Service & Reporting BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 1/2 Speakers: Nicholas Dean, LMS Administrator, Marshall University Al Goble, System Integration Specialist, Marshall University Marianne Kline, LMS Administrator, Marshall University | ||||
| StudyMate Class Server: "The Ultimate Study Group" for Blackboard Courses BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H) Speakers: Shea Ramquist, Senior Consultant, Respondus | ||||
| CSBUG (Central States Blackboard User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 11/12 | ||||
| Exhibit Hall Open BbWorld '09 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Prince George Exhibit Hall | ||||
| Morning Break BbWorld '09 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall | ||||
| Listening Session: The Blackboard Executive Team BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Craig Chanoff, Senior Vice President, Client Success, Blackboard Michael L. Chasen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Blackboard Jessica Finnefrock, Senior Vice President, Product Development, Blackboard Ray Henderson, President, Blackboard Learn, Blackboard Lara Oerter, Vice President, Solution Strategy and Marketing, Blackboard | ||||
| Today's Students Speak Up About 21st Learning - Are You Listening? Prepare for Future 'Free Agent Learners' at Your Institution BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 2 Speakers: Julie Evans, CEO, Project Tomorrow | ||||
| CE 4 Migration Planning: Upgrading to Blackboard Learn, Release 9 BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom D Speakers: Carolyn Filimon, Client Support Engineer, Blackboard Sherryl Meads, Client Support Engineer, Blackboard | ||||
| Managing a Blackboard System on a Shoestring Budget BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom C Speakers: Rhonda M. Spells, Director, Distance Learning, Prince George's Community College | ||||
| Creative Approaches to Build Connections with Online Learners BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 3 Speakers: Frances H. Cornelius, Coord of Informatics Projects and Clinical Associate Professor, Drexel University Mary Gallagher Gordon, Clinical Assistant Professor, Drexel University | ||||
| A B Cs of Blackboard 8.0 BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 1/2 Speakers: Bonnie B. Thurber, Faculty Support Services Team, Northwestern University | ||||
| It takes a World to build a product: Client perspectives on collaboration with Blackboard's Product Development Client Programs BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 13 Speakers: Scott Schuth, Instructional Design & Tech, Concordia University Chicago | ||||
| Standards for Planning and Implementing Your Online Program BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 3 Speakers: Jed Friedrichsen, Chief Administrative Officer, blendedschools.net Mark Gensimore, Project Manager, blendedschools.net | ||||
| Green Screen video production for online courses BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Nedim Slijepcevic, Instructional Technologist, Eastern Kentucky University | ||||
| Blackboard Learn – The Community Engagement Best Practices Showcase BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H) Speakers: Jonathon Lunardi, Community Engagement Manager, Blackboard | ||||
| Discover! Design! Deliver! An Integrated Solution to Online Content Creation BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 5/6 Speakers: Sue Polyson Evans, CEO, SoftChalk | ||||
| Transforming Professional Development Through Professional Learning Communities BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 4 Speakers: John Canuel, Executive Director of Educational Technology Services, Jeffco Public Schools Jill Montoya, Online Professional Development Coordinator, Jeffco Public Schools | ||||
| SUE @ BU - Evaluating every course using Blackboard BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 4/5 Speakers: Barbara A. Newland, Manager Educational Development Services, Bournemouth University | ||||
| Blackboard Systems on Linux: An Administrators Roundtable BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom A Speakers: Randal Dalhoff, Assistant Director - Academic Technologies, Iowa State University - Information Technology Services Donna Wicks, Systems Administrator, Kettering University | ||||
| Leading the Definition of Quality Online Education with a Learning & Career Outcomes Infrastructure BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6/7 Speakers: Brady C. Anderson, Manager / IT Learning Systems, Capella University Nick White, Course Quality Assurance Manager, Capella University | ||||
| K-12 Blackboard Users Group Meeting BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 9 | ||||
| T-BUG (Texas Blackboard User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 11/12 | ||||
| Using Talking Avatars to Engage Students BbWorld '09 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 12 Speakers: Lisa C. Frazier, Director, Online Learning & Education Faculty, Great Basin College | ||||
| Caterpillar to Butterfly: Implementing Blackboard Learning System in a large multi-college environment. BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6/7 Speakers: Amita Mahajan, network Analyst, Alamo Community College District Laura Reza-Hernandez, Director of Distance Education, Northeast Lake View College Helen Torres, Director of Distance Education, San Antonio College Usha Venkat, Director of Technology and Communications, San Antonio College April Zimmerman, Technology Support Supervisor, Alamo Community College District | ||||
| SysBUG (System Administrators Blackboard User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 11/12 | ||||
| iTunes U BUG (iTunes U Blackboard User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 9 | ||||
| Creating Blended Learning Evangelists: Babson's Faculty Fellows Program BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 4/5 Speakers: Tova Duby, Senior Manager, Blended Learning Implementation, Babson College Michael Fetters, Walter Carpenter Distinguished Professor of Management and Professor of Accounting at Babson College, Babson College | ||||
| MobilEdu Overview and Demo 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 5/6 | ||||
| Using Respondus Applications to Enhance Blackboard Assessments BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H) Speakers: Shea Ramquist, Senior Consultant, Respondus | ||||
| Blackboard Greenhouse Project for Virtual Worlds: The IDIA Second Life/Blackboard Building Block Project BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 2 Speakers: John Fillwalk, Director of the Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts, Ball State University | ||||
| Upgrading to Blackboard Learn, Release 9: Thinking Strategically BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Michel Courson, Director, Technical Services, Blackboard Consulting, Blackboard Wade Weichel, Blackboard Consulting, Blackboard | ||||
| From Illiterate to Advocate: My Five Year Journey with Blackboard. BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 1/2 Speakers: Lori J. DeWitt, Assistant Professor, Salisbury University | ||||
| Content System: Past, Present and Future BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom C Speakers: Malcolm R. Murray, LTT Leader, Durham University Wayne Twitchell, Application Integrator, Grinnell College Graeme Whaley, ELearning Technical Officer, University of Dundee Hannah Whaley, Learning Technologist, University of Dundee | ||||
| Blackboard Grade Center – A Powerful Tool for Course Management BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 13 Speakers: Connie Weber, Senior Manager, Blackboard Training Services, Blackboard | ||||
| Funding Your Blackboard Purchase: A Panel Discussion BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 3 Speakers: Sheryl R. Abshire, Chief Technology Officer, Calcasieu Parish Public Schools David Haglund, Principal, Riverside Virtual School Elfreda Massie, Vice President, Blackboard Connect Thomas P. Ryan, Chief Information Officer, Albuquerque Public Schools | ||||
| How UMBC Virtualizes Blackboard BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom D Speakers: Jesse C. Beauman, Asst. Director, Infrastructure Systems, UMBC John L. Fritz, Asst. VP, Instructional Technology & New Media, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Vladimir Plotkin, Systems Engineer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County | ||||
| Looking to Get Parents and School Administrators More Involved in Your Community? BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 4 Speakers: Mary F. Hatchell, Information Technology Functional Application Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools Kimberly D. Lacy, Information Technology Functional Application Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools | ||||
| Performance Forensics: New Tools and Techniques BbWorld '09 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom A Speakers: Stephen Feldman, Senior Director, Product Development, Blackboard | ||||
| Lunch BbWorld '09 12:45 PM - 2:30 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall | ||||
| Birds of a Feather: Shibboleth BbWorld '09 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 2 | ||||
| Tweetup! (Birds of a Feather: Twitter in Education) BbWorld '09 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 3 | ||||
| Birds of a Feather: Prepping for Successful Upgrades BbWorld '09 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 4/5 | ||||
| Birds of a Feather: Grade Book/Blackboard Grade Center Best Practices BbWorld '09 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6/7 | ||||
| Birds of a Feather: Openness and Standards BbWorld '09 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 12 | ||||
| Birds of a Feather: Integrating Common Open-source Learning Tools BbWorld '09 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 13 | ||||
| Birds of a Feather: System Administration (Disaster Preparedness) BbWorld '09 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 1/2 | ||||
| Birds of a Feather: Expanding Professional Development Opportunities BbWorld '09 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 3 | ||||
| Birds of a Feather: Faculty Training Best Practices BbWorld '09 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 5/6 | ||||
| Birds of a Feather: Using Templates and Master Sections BbWorld '09 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H) | ||||
| Birds of a Feather: Strategies to Encourage Teacher Adoption of Blackboard Learn BbWorld '09 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 4 | ||||
| Bug Squad Member Meeting 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K | ||||
| Learning Environment Connector & Co-Production Birds of a Feather 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 9 | ||||
| ANGEL Learning Island in Second Life Birds of a Feather 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake I | ||||
| SW Vista Users Group (Southwest Vista Users Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 11/12 | ||||
| NW eLearn (Northwest eLearn User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 11/12 | ||||
| ARBUG (Arkansas Blackboard User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 9 | ||||
| Blackboard to the Rescue for US Probation/Pretrial Services Officers BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 1/2 Speakers: Cindy Caltagirone, Probation Pretrial Services Training Lead, Administrative Office of the US Courts Richard A. Houck, IT Projects Liaison, Administrative Office US Courts | ||||
| Student Identity Verification - Best Practices and Practical Experience BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 5/6 Speakers: Michael Jortberg, Education Industry Leader, Acxiom Corporation | ||||
| NBC News – Integrating Digital Media for 21st Century Learning BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 4 Speakers: Michael Levin, Director, Digital Product Development, NBC Learn Nicola Soares, Vice President, NBC Learn | ||||
| Managing Site Lifespans from Creation to Post-Mortem BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom C Speakers: Linda E. Cahill, Assistant CIO, Barry University | ||||
| ANGELS’ New Evergreen Training: Developing ANGEL LMS 7.4 Proficiency BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H) Speakers: Jim Chalex, Senior Product Manager, ANGEL Learning, a Blackboard Company Kelly Hamilton, Senior Manager, Marketing Solutions, ANGEL Learning, a Blackboard Company | ||||
| Blackboard Meets "Global Citizenship": Challenges and Opportunities for Online Learning Systems and Universities BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 12 Speakers: Paula Hanssen, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of German Studies, Department of International Languages & Cultures, Webster University Brad G. Scott, Associate Professor, Webster University Roy Tamashiro, Professor of Education, Webster University Dan Viele, Associate Vice President & Director, Online Learning Center, Webster University | ||||
| Pushing Past PowerPoint BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 3 Speakers: Kathryn M. Barker, Instructional Designer, Metropolitan Community College | ||||
| Ensuring Student Success: Creating a Student Success Network BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 4/5 Speakers: Ruth E. Newberry, Director Educational Technology, Duquesne University Jennifer Nightingale, Assistant Professor of Information Management, Duquesne University Keith Solarczyk, Academic Advisor, Duquesne University | ||||
| Stats all folks! Extracting usable statistics from Blackboard Vista using the Powersight Module and a little elbow grease BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom D Speakers: Ron Santos, Systems Consultant, Simon Fraser University | ||||
| Voice of the Students: Technology's Impact on Learning in Their Own Words BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Julie Evans, CEO, Project Tomorrow | ||||
| The Road Ahead: Special Focus for CE/Vista Clients BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom A Speakers: Lara Oerter, Vice President, Solution Strategy and Marketing, Blackboard | ||||
| Blackboard Learn, Release 9 - Getting There for Blackboard Classic Clients BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 13 Speakers: Bille Dorsey, Solutions Engineer, Blackboard Derek Jones, Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering, Blackboard | ||||
| Blended Learning, The Best of Both Worlds BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 2 Speakers: Ivan Delgado, Teaching Technology Manager, Southern Adventist University Elaine D. Plemons, Dean, Academic Technology and Faculty Development, Southern Adventist University | ||||
| Social Networking, Text Messaging and Web Technologies to Support Web-based Teaching and Learning BbWorld '09 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6/7 Speakers: Edgar Gonzalez, Asst. Director for Instructional Technology, University of Texas - Pan American Christopher G. Jazinski, Systems Integration Specialist, University of Texas - Pan American Ruben D. Zamora, Help Desk Manager, University of Texas - Pan American | ||||
| How We Maintain a Healthy Blackboard Environment BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom C Speakers: Sheila D. Chandler, Director, Learning Systems, Virginia Commonwealth University | ||||
| "If You Invite Them, They Will Come" - How Strategic Planning can Promote Faculty Participation at Workshops and other Faculty Development Initiatives BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 1/2 Speakers: Jean L P. Wilson, Director, Faculty Center for Learning Development, University of Hartford | ||||
| Leveraging SCORM Content in Blackboard BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 2 Speakers: Steven H. Salik, Manager, Instructional Systems, W. P. Carey School of Business | ||||
| Pedagogy 2.0: Integrating Web Resources in the Curriculum BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 12 Speakers: Brett J. Millan, Interim Director for Distance Education, South Texas College | ||||
| In Your Own Language: Customizing Blackboard Learn to Help Your Users Help Themselves BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Andy Jacobson, Senior Manager, Technical Communications, Blackboard | ||||
| Upgrading from Blackboard Learn "Classic" Release 8.0 to Blackboard Learn Release 9.0 BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom A Speakers: Neliah Kasu, Client Support Engineer, Blackboard Matt Saltzman, Client Support Engineer, Blackboard Larry Shupe, Client Support Engineer, Blackboard Michelle Simon, Client Support Engineer, Blackboard | ||||
| Getting Involved with your Blackboard Community BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 13 Speakers: Sahar Javadi, Senior Manager, Client Engagement, Blackboard Jan Poston Day, Senior Director, Client Engagement, Blackboard | ||||
| Teaching with BleedingEdge Technology :: Best Practices & Reality Check BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 3 Speakers: Ed Garay, Assistant Director for Academic Computing, University of Illinois at Chicago | ||||
| Perspectives of Using Analytics to Support Student Success BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 4/5 Speakers: Kimberly E. Arnold, Educational Assessment, Purdue University Nancy Wilson Head, Executive Director TLT, Purdue University | ||||
| Upgrading to Vista - Lessons Learned BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac Ballroom D Speakers: Michelle Carter, Instructional Resource Consultant, Mississippi State Center for Teaching and Learning Tina M. Green, Senior Instructional Resource Consultant, Mississippi State University - Center for Teaching and Learning | ||||
| Assessing and Aggregating Learning Outcomes: Easier Than Herding Cats? BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6/7 Speakers: Kaye Shelton, Dean, Online Education, Dallas Baptist University | ||||
| Meeting the district wide needs for online courses and credit recovery in a Bb environment using Aventa Learning course content BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Kim C. Shurig, Account Executive, Aventa Learning | ||||
| Partners for Improving Student Readiness and Success BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 5/6 Speakers: Mary Ann Perry, Senior Vice President, Product Development, Pearson | ||||
| FLVS Demonstrates How to Take Online Learning to the Next Level: Highly Interactive Virtual Education BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 3 Speakers: Russ LeWinter, eSolutions Consultant, Florida Virtual School Andy Ross, Vice President, Global Services, Florida Virtual School | ||||
| Vista SWAT User Group Meeting BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 11/12 | ||||
| PghBbUG (Pittsburgh Blackboard User Group Meeting) BbWorld '09 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake 9 | ||||
| Client Appreciation Party 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Maryland Ballroom A-D | ||||
| Thursday, July 16, 2009 | ||||
| Breakfast BbWorld '09 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall | ||||
| Registration and Information Desk Open BbWorld '09 and DevCon 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Convention Center Foyer | ||||
| Registration and Information Desk Open DevCon '09 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Convention Center Foyer | ||||
| Simple Screencasting Supporting Professional Development BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 3 Speakers: Daniel T. Lake, Systems Consultant, OCM BOCES | ||||
| Productive Adult Learning Experiences BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 4 Speakers: Mark Radcliffe, Training Specialist, blendedschools.net | ||||
| Improving Blackboard, Load balancers, SAN's and Load Testing Performance on your campus BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 4/5 Speakers: Jean B. Daros, Senior Systems Integrator, Berkeley College Leonard De Botton, VP of Information Systems, Berkeley College Mike Wilson, Systems Engineer, Berkeley College | ||||
| Got Content? Using Digital Content in Blackboard Learn BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 13 Speakers: Erik Chang-Gillespie, Senior Manager, Content Providers, Blackboard Anthony Chu, Client Care Manager, Content Providers, Blackboard Ande Jenkins, Senior Business Development Manager, Content Providers, Blackboard | ||||
| Blackboard/ANGEL Merger: Listening Session BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Michael L. Chasen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Blackboard Ray Henderson, President, Blackboard Learn, Blackboard | ||||
| Reducing Cost and Improving Performance of your Blackboard Environment: Investments, Research and Results from Dell, Quest and Blackboard BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 5/6 Speakers: Steve Harris, Vice President, Higher Education Sales, Dell Inc. Bryan Wynns, Technical Account Manager, Quest Software | ||||
| Leveraging Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching, Research & Fun BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 12 Speakers: Kathy F. Keairns, Senior Instructional Design Coordinator, University of Denver | ||||
| Creating an Effective Multimedia Online Readiness Advisor Tool using Adobe Captivate 4 BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 2 Speakers: Jeff E. Rouyer, Instructional Systems Designer, Mt. Hood Community College | ||||
| A System-wide Approach to Learning Management Systems BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 1/2 Speakers: Kathy Fernandes, Director of LMS System-wide Initiatives, Calif. State University Gerry Hanley, Senior Director of Academic Technology Services, Office of the Chancellor, California State University | ||||
| Moving Beyond Accreditation: Using Institutional Assessment to Ensure Student Success BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6/7 Speakers: Rich Caccavale, Senior Director, Outcomes Solutions, Blackboard | ||||
| Engaging Learners through Active and Collaborative Learning BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 3 Speakers: Candy Sebert, Chair, Occupational and Technology Education, University of Central Oklahoma | ||||
| The Good, The Bad, & The Errors: Implementing Blackboard Snapshot at South Arkansas Community College BbWorld '09 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Terry L. Patterson, Director, Distance Learning, South Arkansas Community College Chris Sullivant, Database Administrator, South Arkansas Community College | ||||
| Satisfying Multiple Constituents' Distance Learning Needs: A Case Study BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6/7 Speakers: Richard Coe, Coordinator of Continuing Education, LIM College Carolyn Disnew, Registrar, LIM College Jo-Ann Rolle, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, LIM College Adam S. Rosen, Director of Academic Administration/Blackboard Administrator, LIM College | ||||
| Making Blackboard Your ERes System - Navigating the Transition BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 1/2 Speakers: Leslie D. Harris, Instructional Technologist, Bucknell University | ||||
| The Largest Teacher Retirement Wave in History is Coming Soon: Are We Ready? BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 4 Speakers: Tom Carroll, President, National Commission on Teaching and America's Future | ||||
| An e-learning metrics model for integrating different course and communication tools to the Blackboard online learning environment BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Noureddine Elouazizi, E-learning technologies advisor, Business Information Systems Department at CGAC | ||||
| University of Westminster, Making Assessment Count - A JISC funded project. BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 3 Speakers: Andrew Bond, Principal Lecturer & Teaching Fellow, University of Westminster Mark Clements, Senior Lecturer & Teaching Fellow, University of Westminster Mark JP. Kerrigan, Senior Lecturer & Teaching Fellow, University of Westminster Yannista Nedelcheva, Project Manager - JISC, University of Westminster Federica Oradini, Online Learning Support Officer, University of Westminster Gunter Saunders, Director of Online Learning, University of Westminster | ||||
| Showcase the Learner! A tailored approach to the Bb Portfolio System BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 12 Speakers: Rosann Cahill, Courseroom Product Manager, Capella University Matthew Roscoe, Project Manager, Capella University | ||||
| Moderated Birds of a Feather: You Just Attended BbWorld '09 - Now What? BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H) Speakers: Sherry Clouser, Coordinator of Instructional and Distance Technologies, The University of Georgia | ||||
| Best Practices for Scaling Heavily Adopted and Concurrent Blackboard Learn Deployments BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 4/5 Speakers: Stephen Feldman, Senior Director, Product Development, Blackboard | ||||
| Moving to Blackboard Learn, Release 9 - A Catalyst for Change and Reflection BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Malcolm R. Murray, LTT Leader, Durham University | ||||
| How Adobe Flash Can Incorporate "Life" to your Blackboard Vista BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 2 Speakers: Brandon D. Smithson, Instructional Media Technologist, West Virginia University Forensic Science Initiative | ||||
| K-12 Collaboration Models: Partnering Field Experts with Online Education BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 3 Speakers: Molly Bruzewski, Educational Consultant, MKB Consulting, LLC Kristi Bush, K-12 Media Specialist, Shepherd Public Schools | ||||
| Implementing Acxiom Identify-X in Blackboard Software BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Potomac 5/6 Speakers: Michael Jortberg, Education Industry Leader, Acxiom Corporation | ||||
| Exhibit Hall Open BbWorld '09 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - Prince George Exhibit Hall | ||||
| Morning Break BbWorld '09 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - Exhibit Hall | ||||
| Lunch (DevCon Attendees Only) DevCon '09 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | ||||
| Getting Started with Blackboard Building Blocks (Part I) DevCon '09 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Rusty Klophaus, Product Manager, Blackboard | ||||
| Demonstration and Technical Overview of the Blackboard LEC for Sakai DevCon '09 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: James M. Pease, Web Application Developer, Syracuse University | ||||
| Developing for Blackboard Learn, Release 9 - Lessons Learned from the BETADEV Process DevCon '09 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake G/H Speakers: Malcolm R. Murray, LTT Leader, Durham University | ||||
| Oracle data recovery -or- "Sherman, set the WABAC machine to ..." DevCon '09 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6 Speakers: Glen Parker, System Administrator, University of South Florida Scott Wurzel, System Administrator/DBA, University of South Florida | ||||
| Student Identity Verification - Best Practices and Practical Experience DevCon '09 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 7 Speakers: Michael Jortberg, Education Industry Leader, Acxiom Corporation | ||||
| Break DevCon '09 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | ||||
| Getting Started with Blackboard Building Blocks (Part II) DevCon '09 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Priyanka Gupta, Principal Software Engineer, Blackboard | ||||
| An Open Source Google Apps Integration from Northwestern University DevCon '09 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Patricia Goldweic, Senior Software Engineer, Northwestern University | ||||
| Blackboard Learn, Release 9 Technical Architecture DevCon '09 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6 Speakers: John Fontaine, Senior Director, Technology Evangelism, Blackboard | ||||
| Navigating the Path from Deployable Components to Blackboard Building Blocks DevCon '09 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake G/H Speakers: Stephen P. Vickers, eLearning, The University of Edinburgh | ||||
| Advanced System Administration Topics Roundtable DevCon '09 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake G/H Speakers: Curtis Lane, Client Support Engineer, Blackboard Sherryl Meads, Client Support Engineer, Blackboard John Porter, Manager, Client Support, Blackboard Matt Saltzman, Client Support Engineer, Blackboard | ||||
| Performance Optimization of Blackboard Learn DevCon '09 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6 Speakers: Mesfin Mulugeta, Principal Software Engineer, Blackboard Pengfei Wu, Software Performance Engineer, Blackboard | ||||
| Developer Focus Group DevCon '09 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 7 Speakers: Bob Alcorn, Chief Architect, Blackboard Rusty Klophaus, Product Manager, Blackboard George K. Kroner, Developer Relations Engineer, Blackboard Barry Lind, Chief Architect, Blackboard Learn, Blackboard Dan Rinzel, Senior Technical Product Designer, Blackboard | ||||
| Blackboard Building Blocks Best Practices DevCon '09 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Heather Natour, Development Manager, Blackboard | ||||
| The "My Courses" Module - An Enhanced Design DevCon '09 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Ashraf Amrou, Tech Lead, e-Learning Systems, Old Dominion University | ||||
| Client Appreciation Party DevCon '09 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | ||||
| Friday, July 17, 2009 | ||||
| Breakfast DevCon '09 7:30 AM - 8:50 AM | ||||
| Registration and Information Desk Open DevCon '09 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Convention Center Foyer | ||||
| Morning Break DevCon '09 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | ||||
| Integrating Microsoft Live@edu with Blackboard is easier than you think DevCon '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Karl Riddle, Information Tech Analyst, University of Cincinnati | ||||
| The Blackboard Learn Developers Roadmap DevCon '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Bob Alcorn, Chief Architect, Blackboard | ||||
| Blackboard Learn and Virtualization DevCon '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6 Speakers: Anand Gopinath, System Performance Engineer, Blackboard Nakisa Shafiee, Senior Software Performance Engineer, Blackboard | ||||
| Implementing a Custom Authentication Method for publishing content to Blackboard DevCon '09 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake G/H Speakers: Susan Evans, CEO, SoftChalk LLC Jeffrey Kahn, President, Verbena Consulting | ||||
| Blackboard Learn Content Management APIs & Xythos Architecture DevCon '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: John Barone, Senior Architect, Blackboard | ||||
| Co-Production Capabilities: Upgrading from Blackboard Learning System - CE License, Release 8 to Blackboard Learn, Release 9 DevCon '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6 Speakers: Matt Brady, Client Support Engineer, Blackboard | ||||
| Using .NET & Java with the Blackboard Web Services DevCon '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Lance Neumann, Senior Software Architect, Blackboard | ||||
| OSCELOT, Open Source, and You DevCon '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake G/H Speakers: Paul Erickson, Academic Technology & Middleware Coordinator, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Malcolm R. Murray, LTT Leader, Durham University Mark A. O'Neil, and Board of Directors, OSCELOT, Curricular Systems Engineer, Dartmouth College | ||||
| Meet the Blackboard User Experience Team DevCon '09 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 7 Speakers: Tom Brown, Senior User Interface Designer, Blackboard Linas Laucys, Principal User Interface Design, Blackboard | ||||
| Lunch DevCon '09 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM | ||||
| Monitoring Blackboard for Performance and Availability DevCon '09 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6 Speakers: Nick J. McClure, Lead Systems Programmer, University of Kentucky | ||||
| Mobile Blackboard at University of Maryland, College Park DevCon '09 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Tandeep Sidhu, Application Developer, University of Maryland, College Park | ||||
| Proxy Tools & Web Services (Part I) DevCon '09 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: George K. Kroner, Developer Relations Engineer, Blackboard Lance Neumann, Senior Software Architect, Blackboard | ||||
| The Vanderbilt iTunes U Building Block v2 DevCon '09 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake G/H Speakers: Cindy Franco, OAK Manager, Vanderbilt University Gabor Pap, Senior Research Engineer, Vanderbilt University | ||||
| Web Services: Approaches and Applications DevCon '09 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: George K. Kroner, Developer Relations Engineer, Blackboard Andrew Martin, Computing Officer, Newcastle University Mark A. O'Neil, and Board of Directors, OSCELOT, Curricular Systems Engineer, Dartmouth College | ||||
| Project NG: Exploring Mashup & Web 2.0 Content Capabilities DevCon '09 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake G/H Speakers: Dan Rinzel, Senior Technical Product Designer, Blackboard | ||||
| Debugging Building Blocks Issues DevCon '09 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Kevin Borgeson, Services Consultant, Blackboard | ||||
| Upgrading from Blackboard Learning System "Classic" to Blackboard Learn, Release 9 DevCon '09 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6 Speakers: Volker Kleinschmidt, Senior Client Support Engineer, Blackboard | ||||
| AJAX + JSON Lessons Learned DevCon '09 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake G/H Speakers: Jim Riecken, Senior Software Engineer, Blackboard | ||||
| User Interface Customization Techniques DevCon '09 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 10/11 Speakers: Linas Laucys, Principal User Interface Design, Blackboard Dan Rinzel, Senior Technical Product Designer, Blackboard | ||||
| Web Services Brainstorming with Mark and Andrew DevCon '09 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 7 Speakers: Andrew Martin, Computing Officer, Newcastle University Mark A. O'Neil, and Board of Directors, OSCELOT, Curricular Systems Engineer, Dartmouth College | ||||
| DIY Suggstions Box DevCon '09 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - Chesapeake J/K Speakers: Glen Parker, System Administrator, University of South Florida | ||||
| Using MyEclipse for Custom Blackboard Reports DevCon '09 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM View Description Gaylord National Convention Center - National Harbor 6 Speakers: Celine Lemarinier, Web Application Developer, Innovative Technology Center - University of Knoxville Tennessee Mark Spurlock, Technical Systems Development Manager, Innovative Technology Center - University of Knoxville Tennessee | ||||