Director of e-Learning, Head of Academic Technology, Coordinator of Instructional Technologies, Director of Innovative Technologies...whatever your official title and however many hats you wear, you need one thing: answers.
Considering how an upgrade affects your faculty and your technology? Looking for programs you can implement that raise the profile of e-Learning on campus? Do you need to report on how Blackboard systems are being used by faculty and students? The sessions below are for you.
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Communication & Technology: Moving Institutions to Gain a Competitive Edge BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H)
Theme Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Policy Considerations
Speakers Esther Hugo, Outreach Counselor, Santa Monica City College
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Moving to Blackboard CE, Release 8 with Managed Hosting Services BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM National Harbor 6/7
Theme IT Scalability and Strategies
Special Topics Funding/Budget Pressures
Speakers James Johnson, Special Assistant Program Manager, Pierce College - Military Program
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Platform 8 ¾: GGC's Vista Courses taught via Blackboard NG (Bb9) BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM National Harbor 10/11
Theme IT Scalability and Strategies, Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Blackboard Learn, Release 9, Featured Speaker(s)
Speakers David Robinson, LMS Administrator, Georgia Gwinnett College
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Delivering a Domain-based Blackboard Implementation with Central Administration to a Multi-Institutional University BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM National Harbor 4/5
Theme Day to Day Technical Management, IT Scalability and Strategies
Special Topics Program Committee Top Pick
Speakers Ronald M. Pristin, Information Technology Project Manager, City University of New York Kimberly Steele, Information Technology Project Manager, City University of New York
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Taming the Internal Documentation Monster BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM National Harbor 6/7
Theme People and Project Management, Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Policy Considerations
Speakers Martha E. Sells, eLearning Coordinator, San Jacinto College District Niki Whiteside, Vice President - Educational Technology, San Jacinto College District
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Underloved to Enterprise, the Fast and the Furious 9.0 Implemented BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM National Harbor 10/11
Theme IT Scalability and Strategies, People and Project Management, Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Blackboard Learn, Release 9, Policy Considerations, Program Committee Top Pick
Speakers Daniel Cooke, Director of Infrastructure and Support, Loyola Marymount University Crista D. Copp, Director of Academic Technology, Loyola Marymount University
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Using Notification Technology to Take Campus Communication to a New Level BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H)
Theme Strategic Initiatives
Speakers Ellen Wagner, Principal Analyst, Sage Road Solutions
Designing and Implementing the Blackboard Solution for the USAF Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Chesapeake J/K
Theme Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Focus on ProEd, Program Committee Top Pick
Speakers Sallie J. Johnson, Professor of Distance Learning / USAF Liaison, Air University, Air Command and Staff College / Troy University
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Doing More with Less: Innovations in Online Learning BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM National Harbor 4/5
Theme Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Featured Speaker(s), Funding/Budget Pressures
The Future of Mass Notification BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H)
Theme Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Blackboard Led
Speakers Bing Chen, Vice President of Product Development, Blackboard Connect
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Bb9: From Beta to Pilot to Production BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM National Harbor 10/11
Theme IT Scalability and Strategies, Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Blackboard Learn, Release 9, Featured Speaker(s), Program Committee Top Pick
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
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e-Learning is Green Learning in New Mexico BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM National Harbor 6/7
Theme Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Funding/Budget Pressures, Policy Considerations
LMS VOI: Measuring the Value of Your Blackboard Implementation BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM National Harbor 4/5
Theme Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Featured Speaker(s), Funding/Budget Pressures
Speakers Jon Mott, Assistant to the Academic Vice President – Academic Technology, Brigham Young University
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The Road Ahead: Special Focus for Blackboard "Classic" Clients BbWorld '09 7/14/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Potomac Ballroom A
Special Topics Blackboard Learn, Release 9, Blackboard Led, Featured Speaker(s)
Speakers Lara Oerter, Vice President, Solution Strategy and Marketing, Blackboard
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Wednesday, 7/15/2009
I'm not a Techie, So Why Does Open Source Matter to Me? Find Out with OSCELOT! BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Chesapeake J/K
Theme Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics Featured Speaker(s), Openness and Extending Blackboard Software
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
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Increase Retention and Engagement with the New Wimba Collaboration Suite™ 6.0 BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Potomac 5/6
Theme Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics Partner Led
Speakers Annie Chechitelli, Vice President of Product, Wimba, Inc. Carol Vallone, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Wimba, Inc.
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Managing Change: Teaching and Learning in Blackboard Learn, Release 9.0 for CE and Vista Users BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM National Harbor 10/11
Theme People and Project Management, Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Blackboard Learn, Release 9, Blackboard Led
Speakers Mel Johansson, Blackboard Training Services Consultant Jennifer Matthews, Director, Blackboard Training Services, Blackboard
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We survived! NYU upgrades from Bb 6.2 to 8.0 BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM National Harbor 4/5
Theme IT Scalability and Strategies
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
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Evaluating Blackboard Use on Your Campus - A review of the "Project ASTRO" Greenhouse Grant BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM National Harbor 4/5
Theme Day to Day Technical Management, IT Scalability and Strategies
Special Topics Featured Speaker(s), Program Committee Top Pick
Speakers Eric Kunnen, Coordinator of Instructional Technologies, Grand Rapids Community College Santo Nucifora, Manager of Systems Development and Innovation, Seneca College
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The Art of Developing Policies for Distance Learning BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM National Harbor 6/7
Theme Expanding and Improving Online Learning, Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Distance Learning
Speakers Bryan T. Fendley, Director of Academic Computing, University of Arkansas at Monticello
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Blackboard Learn – The Community Engagement Best Practices Showcase BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H)
Theme Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics Blackboard Led, Community Engagement
Speakers Jonathon Lunardi, Community Engagement Manager, Blackboard
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It takes a World to build a product: Client perspectives on collaboration with Blackboard's Product Development Client Programs BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM National Harbor 13
Theme Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Blackboard Learn, Release 9
Speakers Scott Schuth, Instructional Design & Tech, Concordia University Chicago
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Leading the Definition of Quality Online Education with a Learning & Career Outcomes Infrastructure BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM National Harbor 6/7
Theme Expanding and Improving Online Learning, Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Focus on ProEd, Program Committee Top Pick
Speakers Brady C. Anderson, Manager / IT Learning Systems, Capella University Nick White, Course Quality Assurance Manager, Capella University
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Listening Session: The Blackboard Executive Team BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM National Harbor 10/11
Special Topics Blackboard Led, Featured Speaker(s)
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
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SUE @ BU - Evaluating every course using Blackboard BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM National Harbor 4/5
Theme Expanding and Improving Online Learning, Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Program Committee Top Pick
Speakers Barbara A. Newland, Manager Educational Development Services, Bournemouth University
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Today's Students Speak Up About 21st Learning - Are You Listening? Prepare for Future 'Free Agent Learners' at Your Institution BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM National Harbor 2
Theme Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics Blended Learning (K-12), Featured Speaker(s), Focus on K-12, Student Success
Speakers Julie Evans, CEO, Project Tomorrow
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Caterpillar to Butterfly: Implementing Blackboard Learning System in a large multi-college environment. BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM National Harbor 6/7
Theme IT Scalability and Strategies, People and Project Management
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
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Creating Blended Learning Evangelists: Babson's Faculty Fellows Program BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM National Harbor 4/5
Theme Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics Program Committee Top Pick
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
ANGEL Learning Island in Second Life Birds of a Feather 7/15/2009 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Chesapeake I
Special Topics Birds of a Feather
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Birds of a Feather: Prepping for Successful Upgrades BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM National Harbor 4/5
Theme People and Project Management, Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Birds of a Feather
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Ensuring Student Success: Creating a Student Success Network BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM National Harbor 4/5
Theme Expanding and Improving Online Learning, People and Project Management
Speakers Ruth E. Newberry, Director Educational Technology, Duquesne University Jennifer Nightingale, Assistant Professor of Information Management, Duquesne University Keith Solarczyk, Academic Advisor, Duquesne University
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NBC News – Integrating Digital Media for 21st Century Learning BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Potomac 4
Special Topics Partner Led
Speakers Michael Levin, Director, Digital Product Development, NBC Learn Nicola Soares, Vice President, NBC Learn
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Social Networking, Text Messaging and Web Technologies to Support Web-based Teaching and Learning BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM National Harbor 6/7
Theme Expanding and Improving Online Learning
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
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Student Identity Verification - Best Practices and Practical Experience BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Potomac 5/6
Theme IT Scalability and Strategies
Special Topics Partner Led, Policy Considerations
Speakers Michael Jortberg, Education Industry Leader, Acxiom Corporation
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The Road Ahead: Special Focus for CE/Vista Clients BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Potomac Ballroom A
Special Topics Blackboard Learn, Release 9, Blackboard Led, Featured Speaker(s)
Speakers Lara Oerter, Vice President, Solution Strategy and Marketing, Blackboard
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Assessing and Aggregating Learning Outcomes: Easier Than Herding Cats? BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM National Harbor 6/7
Theme Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Policy Considerations
Speakers Kaye Shelton, Dean, Online Education, Dallas Baptist University
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Getting Involved with your Blackboard Community BbWorld '09 7/15/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM National Harbor 13
Theme Expanding and Improving Online Learning, People and Project Management
Special Topics Blackboard Led, Community Engagement
A System-wide Approach to Learning Management Systems BbWorld '09 7/16/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Potomac 1/2
Theme IT Scalability and Strategies, Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Policy Considerations
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
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Moving Beyond Accreditation: Using Institutional Assessment to Ensure Student Success BbWorld '09 7/16/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM National Harbor 6/7
Theme Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Blackboard Led, Policy Considerations
Implementing Acxiom Identify-X in Blackboard Software BbWorld '09 7/16/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Potomac 5/6
Theme Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics Partner Led, Policy Considerations
Speakers Michael Jortberg, Education Industry Leader, Acxiom Corporation
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Making Blackboard Your ERes System - Navigating the Transition BbWorld '09 7/16/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Potomac 1/2
Theme People and Project Management, Strategic Initiatives
Speakers Leslie D. Harris, Instructional Technologist, Bucknell University
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Moderated Birds of a Feather: You Just Attended BbWorld '09 - Now What? BbWorld '09 7/16/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H)
Theme People and Project Management
Special Topics Birds of a Feather
Speakers Sherry Clouser, Coordinator of Instructional and Distance Technologies, The University of Georgia
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Satisfying Multiple Constituents' Distance Learning Needs: A Case Study BbWorld '09 7/16/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM National Harbor 6/7
Theme Expanding and Improving Online Learning
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
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Showcase the Learner! A tailored approach to the Bb Portfolio System BbWorld '09 7/16/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM National Harbor 12
Theme Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics Focus on ProEd
Speakers Rosann Cahill, Courseroom Product Manager, Capella University Matthew Roscoe, Project Manager, Capella University