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Focus on K-12
BbWorld '09 is the ideal place for online learning educators and administrators to connect and learn from each other. Members of schools, districts and other K-12 institutions will find the sessions below tailored to the challenges and opportunities in K-12 education. From leveraging your Blackboard investment to linking assessment results and learning indicators, the BbWorld K-12 program focuses on the solutions that meet your needs.
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Calcasieu's Top 10 Tools for Blackboard Success
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Openness and Extending Blackboard Software, Student Success
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
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Openness and Extending Blackboard Software, Student Success
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
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Constructing Quality Blackboard Online Learning Environments: A Teacher Integrative Design Approach
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Potomac 4
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Blended Learning (K-12), Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12
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
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Potomac 4
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Blended Learning (K-12), Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12
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
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Assessment For Learning, Not of Learning: Creating Integrated Instructional Tools for Teachers
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Blended Learning (K-12), Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12
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
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Blended Learning (K-12), Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12
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
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Increase Engagement and Motivate Multimodal Learners with the New Wimba Collaboration Suite
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Potomac 5/6
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Partner Led
Speakers
Annie Chechitelli, Vice President of Product, Wimba, Inc.
Carol Vallone, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Wimba, Inc.
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Potomac 5/6
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, 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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What can Blackboard do for you in middle school?
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Potomac 4
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Blended Learning (K-12), Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12
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
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Potomac 4
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Blended Learning (K-12), Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12
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
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Putting the Pieces Together: Using Blackboard Academic Suite to Organize Digital Content in a K-12 School Environment
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Potomac 4
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning, People and Project Management
Special Topics
Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12
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
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Potomac 4
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning, People and Project Management
Special Topics
Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12
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
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Using Curriculum Distance Learning Tools to Implement a District-wide ERP Project
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Potomac 3
Theme
IT Scalability and Strategies
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Openness and Extending Blackboard Software, Professional Development (K-12)
Speakers
Dawn M. Sturdy, Communications Lead, Organizational Change Management, Broward County Public Schools, ERP Department
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Potomac 3
Theme
IT Scalability and Strategies
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Openness and Extending Blackboard Software, Professional Development (K-12)
Speakers
Dawn M. Sturdy, Communications Lead, Organizational Change Management, Broward County Public Schools, ERP Department
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It's Elementary! A "Primary" Focus on the Use of Blackboard
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Blended Learning (K-12), Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Blended Learning (K-12), Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12
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Using Mass Notification Technology to Establish Trust and Inspire Participation
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H)
Theme
Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics
Focus on K-12
Speakers
Patrick Russo, Superintendent, Henrico County Public Schools
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Respondus Theater (Chesapeake G/H)
Theme
Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics
Focus on K-12
Speakers
Patrick Russo, Superintendent, Henrico County Public Schools
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ZENsational Professional Development
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Potomac 4
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Professional Development (K-12)
Speakers
Dirk Funk, Instructional Technology Facilitator, Amarillo Independent School District
Cindy Singleton, Instructional Technology Specialist, Amarillo Independent School District
BbWorld '09
7/14/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Potomac 4
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Professional Development (K-12)
Speakers
Dirk Funk, Instructional Technology Facilitator, Amarillo Independent School District
Cindy Singleton, Instructional Technology Specialist, Amarillo Independent School District
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Adapt!- Modifying Your Online Curriculum to Meet Your Students' Needs is as Easy as 1, 2, 3
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12, Virtual Courses (K-12)
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12, Virtual Courses (K-12)
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Ensuring High Quality Online Professional Development
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Potomac 4
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Professional Development (K-12)
Speakers
Patricia C. Savage, Director of Instructional Technology, The Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Potomac 4
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Professional Development (K-12)
Speakers
Patricia C. Savage, Director of Instructional Technology, The Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership
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President's Keynote: Innovation and a Commitment to K-12
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
National Harbor 10/11
Theme
Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics
Blackboard Led, Featured Speaker(s), Focus on K-12
Speakers
Jessie Woolley-Wilson, President, Blackboard Learn - K12, Blackboard
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
National Harbor 10/11
Theme
Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics
Blackboard Led, Featured Speaker(s), Focus on K-12
Speakers
Jessie Woolley-Wilson, President, Blackboard Learn - K12, Blackboard
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Standards for Planning and Implementing Your Online Program
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Virtual Courses (K-12)
Speakers
Jed Friedrichsen, Chief Administrative Officer, blendedschools.net
Mark Gensimore, Project Manager, blendedschools.net
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Virtual Courses (K-12)
Speakers
Jed Friedrichsen, Chief Administrative Officer, blendedschools.net
Mark Gensimore, Project Manager, blendedschools.net
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Transforming Professional Development Through Professional Learning Communities
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Potomac 4
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Professional Development (K-12)
Speakers
John Canuel, Executive Director of Educational Technology Services, Jeffco Public Schools
Jill Montoya, Online Professional Development Coordinator, Jeffco Public Schools
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Potomac 4
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Professional Development (K-12)
Speakers
John Canuel, Executive Director of Educational Technology Services, Jeffco Public Schools
Jill Montoya, Online Professional Development Coordinator, Jeffco Public Schools
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Funding Your Blackboard Purchase: A Panel Discussion
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Potomac 3
Theme
Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Funding/Budget Pressures
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
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Potomac 3
Theme
Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Funding/Budget Pressures
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
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Looking to Get Parents and School Administrators More Involved in Your Community?
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Potomac 4
Theme
Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics
Community Engagement, Focus on K-12
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
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Potomac 4
Theme
Strategic Initiatives
Special Topics
Community Engagement, Focus on K-12
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
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Birds of a Feather: Expanding Professional Development Opportunities
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Potomac 3
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Birds of a Feather, Focus on K-12, Professional Development (K-12)
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Potomac 3
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Birds of a Feather, Focus on K-12, Professional Development (K-12)
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Birds of a Feather: Strategies to Encourage Teacher Adoption of Blackboard Learn
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Potomac 4
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Birds of a Feather, Focus on K-12
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Potomac 4
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Birds of a Feather, Focus on K-12
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Voice of the Students: Technology's Impact on Learning in Their Own Words
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
National Harbor 10/11
Special Topics
Blended Learning (K-12), Focus on K-12, Student Success
Speakers
Julie Evans, CEO, Project Tomorrow
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
National Harbor 10/11
Special Topics
Blended Learning (K-12), Focus on K-12, Student Success
Speakers
Julie Evans, CEO, Project Tomorrow
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FLVS Demonstrates How to Take Online Learning to the Next Level: Highly Interactive Virtual Education
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12, Virtual Courses (K-12)
Speakers
Russ LeWinter, eSolutions Consultant, Florida Virtual School
Andy Ross, Vice President, Global Services, Florida Virtual School
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12, Virtual Courses (K-12)
Speakers
Russ LeWinter, eSolutions Consultant, Florida Virtual School
Andy Ross, Vice President, Global Services, Florida Virtual School
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Meeting the district wide needs for online courses and credit recovery in a Bb environment using Aventa Learning course content
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Chesapeake J/K
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Blended Learning (K-12), Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12)
BbWorld '09
7/15/2009 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Chesapeake J/K
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Blended Learning (K-12), Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12)
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Productive Adult Learning Experiences
BbWorld '09
7/16/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Potomac 4
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Professional Development (K-12), Virtual Courses (K-12)
BbWorld '09
7/16/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Potomac 4
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Professional Development (K-12), Virtual Courses (K-12)
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Simple Screencasting Supporting Professional Development
BbWorld '09
7/16/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Potomac 3
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Professional Development (K-12)
BbWorld '09
7/16/2009 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Potomac 3
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Professional Development (K-12)
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K-12 Collaboration Models: Partnering Field Experts with Online Education
BbWorld '09
7/16/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12, Virtual Courses (K-12)
Speakers
Molly Bruzewski, Educational Consultant, MKB Consulting, LLC
Kristi Bush, K-12 Media Specialist, Shepherd Public Schools
BbWorld '09
7/16/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Potomac 3
Theme
Expanding and Improving Online Learning
Special Topics
Curriculum Management & Course Design (K-12), Focus on K-12, Virtual Courses (K-12)
Speakers
Molly Bruzewski, Educational Consultant, MKB Consulting, LLC
Kristi Bush, K-12 Media Specialist, Shepherd Public Schools
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The Largest Teacher Retirement Wave in History is Coming Soon: Are We Ready?
BbWorld '09
7/16/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Potomac 4
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Policy Considerations, Professional Development (K-12)
BbWorld '09
7/16/2009 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Potomac 4
Theme
People and Project Management
Special Topics
Focus on K-12, Policy Considerations, Professional Development (K-12)
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