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Faculty & Teachers

Do you teach? If so, you'll want to check out the following sessions geared toward teachers, faculty and instructors. From engaging students for academic success to assessment and feedback, these sessions are where you'll want to start your BbWorld exploration.

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Tuesday, 7/14/2009

What's in the tool shed? How to choose the best online communication tool for teaching and learning.
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
National Harbor 3

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Speakers
Lena F. Paulo Kushnir, Instructional Design and Learning Technology Development, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto

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Creative and Proven Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
National Harbor 13

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Special Topics
Blackboard Learn, Release 9, Blackboard Led

Speakers
Jarl Jonas, Senior Manager, Blackboard Training Services, Blackboard

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Developing Critical Thinking Dispositions in Online Courses
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
National Harbor 3

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Speakers
Pegi R. Flynt, Director, Southern Adventist University

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The Impact of Structured Technology Training on Student Academic Success
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
National Harbor 12

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Speakers
Edward S. Jones, Assoc. Prof., Coordinator, Ctr. for Adac. Tech Sup., University of the District of Columbia

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A Day in the Life: Ways the NEW Grade Center Can Benefit You!!
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
National Harbor 3

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Speakers
Jenny Jones, Instructional Trainer and Portal Manager, Holmes Community College
Tish S. Stewart, Director of E-Learning, Holmes Community College

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Real-time Engagement is Where It's At ! The Synchronous-Asynchronous Dilemma
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
National Harbor 3

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Speakers
Michael E. Scheuermann, AVP - Inst. Tech. Support, Drexel University

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Wednesday, 7/15/2009

Engaging Students: Using Blackboard to support research into the student experience
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
National Harbor 3

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning, Strategic Initiatives

Speakers
Brian Irwin, Principal Lecturer in Academic Innovation (e-learning), Sheffield Hallam University

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Support Student Learning and Keep Them Informed: RSS Feeds in Blackboard Learn
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Potomac 1/2

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

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

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Faculty Efficiency; Using Algorithmic Questions for Practice and Assessment
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
National Harbor 3

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Speakers
Don Gren, Professor of Management, Salt Lake Community College

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I Love CATs: Integrating Blackboard and Web-Conferencing Software to Bridge Online and Face-to-Face Learning and Assessment
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Chesapeake J/K

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Speakers
Mark F. Burris, Director of STaR, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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StudyMate Class Server: "The Ultimate Study Group" for Blackboard Courses
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H)

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Special Topics
Partner Led

Speakers
Shea Ramquist, Senior Consultant, Respondus

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Creative Approaches to Build Connections with Online Learners
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
National Harbor 3

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Speakers
Frances H. Cornelius, Coord of Informatics Projects and Clinical Associate Professor, Drexel University
Mary Gallagher Gordon, Clinical Assistant Professor, Drexel University

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Blackboard Grade Center – A Powerful Tool for Course Management
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
National Harbor 13

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Special Topics
Blackboard Learn, Release 9, Blackboard Led

Speakers
Connie Weber, Senior Manager, Blackboard Training Services, Blackboard

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Birds of a Feather: Grade Book/Blackboard Grade Center Best Practices
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
National Harbor 6/7

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Special Topics
Birds of a Feather

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Pushing Past PowerPoint
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
National Harbor 3

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Special Topics
Featured Speaker(s)

Speakers
Kathryn M. Barker, Instructional Designer, Metropolitan Community College

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Teaching with BleedingEdge Technology :: Best Practices & Reality Check
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
National Harbor 3

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

Speakers
Ed Garay, Assistant Director for Academic Computing, University of Illinois at Chicago

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Thursday, 7/16/2009

University of Westminster, Making Assessment Count - A JISC funded project.
BbWorld '09
7/16/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
National Harbor 3

Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning

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

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