NECC 2008

Please note that these are all of the sessions at NECC this year in the Virtual Schooling/E-Learning theme and strand.  There may be other presentations at NECC dealing with K-12 online learning and many of these many not deal with K-12 online learning.

EOLI Online Learning Institute [Other Program Events: Institute/Academy] Seats still available. Leinda Peterman, Education Development Center with Bill Thomas and Barbara Treacy Wednesday, 7/2/2008, 8:00am–3:00pm; Grand Hyatt Texas Ballroom A Join us for the fourth annual Online Learning Institute, a unique opportunity to learn with leading experts in the field; network with other online learning practitioners from across the country; and share success stories and innovative strategies for implementing online learning programs for teachers, administrators, and students. Co-sponsored by ETLO, SREB, and ISTE. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s208

Collaborative Game Design Projects Engage Hearts & Minds! [Poster: Student Showcase] Shanna Falgoust, Boerne ISD with Amanda Hefner Monday, 6/30/2008, 1:00pm–3:00pm; HGCC West Lobby, Table: SS2 Students show off their talent and share their experiences as game designers. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s833

Collaborative Project Work in Ireland [Poster: Global Gallery] Nigel Metcalfe, National University of Ireland–Maynooth with Nigel Quirke-Bolt Sunday, 6/29/2008, 7:00pm–9:00pm; HGCC Tower View Lobby, Table: 12 Learn about using Web conferencing, desktop videoconferencing, and wikis to produce collaborative projects between schools in Ireland. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s836

Cuban Missile Crisis [Poster: Student Showcase] Christina Morrow, NISD Wednesday, 7/2/2008, 9:00am–11:00am; HGCC West Lobby, Table: SS5 Students use this historical event as a springboard for exploring the art of persuasive writing and debate and how technology can plot the specific coordinates of the missile strikes. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s669

Doing IT Down Under: Developing Web-Based Collaborative Learning Environments [Poster: Global Gallery] Laurie Wales, Catholic Schools Office (Australia) Sunday, 6/29/2008, 7:00pm–9:00pm; HGCC Tower View Lobby, Table: 8 Discover the potential of Web-based portals. See how Aussie schools use the latest collaborative technologies to engage students and empower educators. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s695

Neuronmax: A Massive Multiplayer Game for Skills Assessment [Poster: Global Gallery] Renato Guedes, ARS with Gilza Souto Sunday, 6/29/2008, 7:00pm–9:00pm; HGCC Tower View Lobby, Table: 6 Neuronmax is a massive multiplayer environment that lets students choose avatars and take part in competitions with other students on content they are studying.  (contains Commercial Content) (Exhibitor-Sponsored) Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s684

Professional Learning Community Supporting a Virtual School Platform [Poster: Traditional] Kate Friesner, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy with Gay Jucha, Heidi Parnell, Sue Thorstensen and Patty Wormington Monday, 6/30/2008, 9:00am–11:00am; HGCC Tower View Lobby, Table: 36 Professional collaborative environment to: improve student achievement; engage students; apply technology to teaching and learning; and focus on time management, goal setting, and 21st Century Skills.  (contains Commercial Content) Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s742

Students Star in Cross-Country, Collaborative e-Learning Exchanges via the Internet [Poster: Student Showcase] Julie Ramsay, Fultondale Elementary School with Kathryn Chapman, Ashlyn Dodson, Sean Janelle, Brooklyn McMullan, Gabby Rhodes and Douglas Wyers Monday, 6/30/2008, 9:00am–11:00am; HGCC West Lobby, Table: SS2 Through writing, multimedia, and e-learning exchanges, Alabama and Arizona students collaborate in distance learning across content areas while meeting individual academic needs. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s721

The International Teddy Bear Writing Collaboration Project [Poster: Global Gallery] Cathy Timpone, Park Ridge Public Schools with Agnes Zaorski Sunday, 6/29/2008, 7:00pm–9:00pm; HGCC Tower View Lobby, Table: 26 Videos and student projects will share how U.S. students “virtually” collaborated with students from Japan using unique HyperMirror Videoconferencing to “appear” in the same room! Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s792

Learners’ Perception of Intellectual Conflict in CSCL [Research Paper: Discussion] Hyo-Jin Helena Yoon, University of Texas at Austin with Hyeseung Maria Chang, Benjaporn Wattanawaha and Jeongwon Woo Monday, 6/30/2008, 3:30pm–4:30pm; HGCC 101 A, Table: 4 What is intellectual conflict? It leads learners to have effective knowledge through collaboration. This research is about students’ perception of intellectual conflict in CSCL. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s902

Online Study and the Low-Income Working Student [Research Paper: Discussion] Angela Benson, University of Alabama with Carolyn Starkey Monday, 6/30/2008, 12:30pm–1:30pm; HGCC 101 A, Table: 1 Many low-income and working students choose to pursue postsecondary education online. This study provides a glimpse into their preparation, challenges, and strategies for success. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s900

Students’ Perception on Knowledge: Building in an Online Collaborative Learning Environment [Research Paper: Discussion] Jeongwon Woo, University of Texas at Austin with Hyeseung Maria Chang, Benjaporn Wattanawaha and Hyo-jin Yoon Monday, 6/30/2008, 11:00am–12:00pm; HGCC 101 A, Table: 4 This study investigated students’ perception on knowledge-building in an online collaborative learning environment(CSCL). Using interviews, the researcher identified critical factors for successful knowledge-building. Research Paper: Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s911

Using Second Life with Distant Learners: Virtual Office Hours [Research Paper: Presentation] Abbie Brown, East Carolina University Wednesday, 7/2/2008, 8:30am–9:30am; HGCC 101 A A report of the results of a year-long participant-observation study using online virtual reality (Second Life) to hold office hours for distance education students. Research Paper: Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s907

Weblog for Trust-Building in Online Collaborative Learning Environments [Research Paper: Discussion] Benjaporn Wattanawaha, University of Texas at Austin with Hyeseung Chang, Jeongwon Woo and Hyo-jin Yoon Monday, 6/30/2008, 2:00pm–3:00pm; HGCC 101 A, Table: 1 The researchers focus on how Weblog can support trust-building in online collaborative learning environments. Emerging themes come from interviews and students’ Weblogs. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s905

A Meeting of Moodlers [Session: Birds-of-a-Feather] Michelle D. Moore, Remote-Learner.net with Jonathan Moore Monday, 6/30/2008, 4:45pm–5:45pm; Grand Hyatt Lone Star Ballroom B Are you using Moodle? If so, come share your Moodling experiences, ideas, and tips while picking up a few new tricks to take back home! Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s220

Breaching the Disconnect: Reforming America’s High Schools [Session: Panel] Melinda Maddox, Alabama Department of Education with Reba Davis, John Heard, Earlene Patton and Tommy Whitten Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 11:00am–12:00pm; HGCC 001 B Attendees will learn how Alabama’s ACCESS Distance Learning Initiative uses innovative course delivery methods to “connect” with students by using 21st-century technology. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s478

Caffeine for the Classroom: Engaging Students through Online Discussions [Session: Lecture] Cheri Toledo, Illinois State University Monday, 6/30/2008, 12:30pm–1:30pm; Grand Hyatt Crockett C/D Give your students a boost by engaging them with well-developed online discussions. We’ll provide how-tos and lots of examples that you can apply immediately. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s545

Evaluating Online Learning: Challenges and Strategies for Success [Session: Panel] Brian Lekander, U.S. Department of Education with Tom Clark, Dianne Guathier, Helene Jennings, Don Knezek and Doug Mesecar Wednesday, 7/2/2008, 1:30pm–2:30pm; Grand Hyatt Lone Star Ballroom F Here the highlights from a new U.S. Department of Education publication on the challenges faced by program leaders and evaluators when evaluating online learning. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s468

Extreme Makeover Hybrid Edition: Creating Engaging Environments for Blended Learning [Session: Lecture] Anjana Singhal, University of Houston with Jennifer Lazzaro and Patrick McCormick Monday, 6/30/2008, 3:30pm–4:30pm; Grand Hyatt Seguin A/B Rethink current hybrid models to create engaging learning environments that meet the needs of millennial learners with three examples of innovative approaches to blended learning. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s249

Go Go Google Gadget: Using Google to Support Virtual Collaborations [Session: BYOL] Kecia Ray, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools with Amy Walker Monday, 6/30/2008, 2:00pm–3:00pm; Grand Hyatt Lone Star Ballroom B On a limited budget? Google is the tool for you! Google offers a variety of “ready to share” online collaboration tools for all ages.  (contains Commercial Content) Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s440

Moodle Magic—Make It Happen: Exploration of E-Learning Implementation [Session: Open Source Lab] Laurie Korte, Northbrook District 28 Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 11:00am–12:00pm; HGCC 217 A Intended as a hands-on exploration of Moodle. The information and ideas will give strategies for implementing Moodle modules in learning environments.  (contains Commercial Content) Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s363

Moodle Magic: Tricks for Enhanced Course Design [Session: BYOL] Michelle D. Moore, Remote-Learner.net with Kathie Robeson Monday, 6/30/2008, 8:30am–9:30am; Grand Hyatt Lone Star Ballroom B Watch in amazement as we transform a typical Moodle course into a showpiece of collaborative instruction and professional layout and design. Firefox recommended for Mac users. Requires basic knowledge of Moodle and an existing course in which you have editing teacher rights. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s533

Mooovin’ To Moodle [Session: BYOL] Rodney McPherson, Union Parish School District with Charlotte Bowen and Mike Tynes Monday, 6/30/2008, 11:00am–12:00pm; Grand Hyatt Lone Star Ballroom D Moodle, the open source online course delivery system, allows for cost-effective content distribution/communication. View installation and management of Moodle, including hands-on practice. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s240

Online Course Design Using Open Educational Resources [Session: Lecture] John Watson, Evergreen Associates with Bob Currie, Gary Lopez and Rachel Wise Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 12:30pm–1:30pm; Grand Hyatt Crockett C/D Learn how to use open educational resources and course sharing to create online courses for online programs and traditional classrooms. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s361

Online Learning—An Essential Element of a Comprehensive Improvement Plan [Session: Panel] Dana Koch, Virtual High School Monday, 6/30/2008, 11:00am–12:00pm; HGCC 102 B Panelists from diverse communities will discuss the basis and benefits of their decision to incorporate virtual online learning into their district improvement plan.  (Exhibitor-Sponsored) Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s218

Student as Content Provider: Programs by Students for Students [Session: IVC Showcase] Monica Cougan, Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration with Bev Mattocks, Student To be determined, Student To be determined and Teacher To be determined Monday, 6/30/2008, 2:30pm–3:00pm; HGCC 207 A Experience an interactive standards-based program designed by students for students and learn about the exciting two-way interactive programs your class may access. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s495

Teaching Online? Let’s talk! [Session: Birds-of-a-Feather] Mary Ann Guidos, Orange City Schools Monday, 6/30/2008, 4:45pm–5:45pm; Grand Hyatt Lone Star Ballroom A Are you an online facilitator? If so, plan to attend this one hour session; meet other e-learning facilitators; and share your questions, concerns, and experiences. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s543

The TIME Machine: A Superior Approach to Multimedia Web-Based Instruction [Session: Lecture] David Sebald, University of Texas at San Antonio Monday, 6/30/2008, 12:30pm–1:30pm; Grand Hyatt Crockett A/B A free, superior multimedia alternative to Web-CT built using off-the-shelf software and hardware. Delivers highly interactive mediated instruction and tracks student progress automatically. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s430

Use Your Noodle—Learn Moodle! An Open Source Learning Management System [Session: Open Source Lab] Michelle D. Moore, Remote-Learner.net with Kathie Robeson Wednesday, 7/2/2008, 10:30am–11:30am; HGCC 217 A Discover the features of Moodle and experience how this learning management system can be used to create anytime, anywhere learning possibilities for your school community. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s485

Using Online Digital Activity Objects to Teach Mathematics and Science [Session: Lecture] Gary Bitter, Arizona State University with Jane Legacy Monday, 6/30/2008, 2:00pm–3:00pm; Grand Hyatt Seguin A/B We will demonstrate Online Digital Activity (Learning) Objects and share methods of applying to classroom teaching and instructional strategies and standards.  (contains Commercial Content) (Exhibitor-Sponsored) Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s302

Virtual Learning for All Ages [Session: Lecture] Amy Johns, e-Learning Kentucky with Jamie Burch Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 2:00pm–3:00pm; Grand Hyatt Crockett C/D Open the lines of communication and engage students of all ages (including elementary) using virtual learning environments in new and creative ways.  (contains Commercial Content) Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s546

Virtual Opportunities: Interactive Strategies for Online Instruction [Session: Panel] Katherine Hayden, ISTE Consultant/CSU–San Marcos with Antonette Hood, Dennis O’Connor and Kecia Ray Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 11:00am–12:00pm; HGCC 102 B Online classes should be interactive and engaging. Panel members are experienced instructors who present strategies and pedagogy that facilitate collaboration in online environments. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s327

Voices of Experience: Top Ten Tips for Online Learning Environments [Session: Panel] Julie Evans, NetDay with Julie Gottesman Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 2:00pm–3:00pm; HGCC 103 B Online learning is changing the way students learn and teachers teach. Learn from innovative education leaders how to maximize online learning opportunities in your district. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s279

When the Cart Is Faster than the Horse: eLearning Policy [Session: Lecture] Ferdi Serim, Excelsior Software Monday, 6/30/2008, 8:30am–9:30am; Grand Hyatt Crockett C/D Strengthen your eLearning program by applying a research synthesis of best practices, and a rubric for assessing online programs in relation to the ISTE NETS•S.  Recommended by ISTE’s SIGTC Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s335

TF482 Animation in the Classroom: Introduction to Flash-Based Simulations [Workshop: Hands-on] Seats still available. James Jaurez, National University, San Diego Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 12:30pm–7:30pm; HGCC 007 A From importing artwork to making buttons that link to Web-based resources, this beginning workshop enables teachers to produce simulations for use in classroom/online activities. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s1008

SAA110 CANCELLED: Virtual Leadership Training: A Blueprint for an Online Learning Program [Workshop: Seminar/Demo] Sold Out! Phyllis Lentz, Global Services with Andy Ross Build a program around solid student achievement. Experts at award-winning Florida Virtual School, pioneers in online learning for secondary students, show you how.

SUP227 Creating Instructional and Assessment YouTube Videos for Your Class [Workshop: Hands-on] Sold Out! Harry Tuttle, Bryant and Stratton College Sunday, 6/29/2008, 12:30pm–3:30pm; HGCC 007 B Develop a YouTube-type movie to improve or assess students’ subject-area classroom learning after critiquing YouTube type movies.  Recommended by ISTE’s SIGTC Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s929

SAP124 Instructional Design Strategies Using Wikis [Workshop: Seminar/Demo] Seats still available. Amanda Hefner, Northside ISD with Lorraine Trawick Saturday, 6/28/2008, 12:30pm–3:30pm; HGCC 206 A Demonstration of various instructional design methods using wiki tools, sites, or resources for independent or collaborative course development. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s945

SAA104 Moodle and More: eLearning in the 21st Century [Workshop: Hands-on] Sold Out! Carmalita Bieniek, Erie 1 BOCES with Jeanne Myers Saturday, 6/28/2008, 8:30am–11:30am; Grand Hyatt Lone Star Ballroom B Delve into the world of eLearning head first. Learn Moodle basics and other open source applications such as Smoodle, ELGG, Audacity, and GapCast. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s990

TE465 Social Networking in the Classroom: Possibilities and Pitfalls [Workshop: Hands-on] Seats still available. Jessica Pater, Georgia Tech Research Institute with Sue Dowling Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 4:30pm–7:30pm; HGCC 206 B This workshop will give a hands-on demonstration of how to implement social networking applications into the classroom as well as associated potential dangers. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s981

SUF249 Use Your Noodle—Learn Moodle! An Open Source Learning Management System [Workshop: Hands-on] Sold Out! Michelle D. Moore, Remote-Learner.net with Kathie Robeson Sunday, 6/29/2008, 8:30am–3:30pm; Grand Hyatt Lone Star Ballroom D Learn to use Moodle to build an online environment that encourages communication, collaboration, and interaction among all members of your school community. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s1014

SAF148 Videoconferencing for K-12 Classrooms: A Program Development Workshop [Workshop: Seminar/Demo] Seats still available. Craig Mollerstuen, GCI with Pam Lloyd, Kecia Ray and Jan Zanetis Saturday, 6/28/2008, 8:30am–3:30pm; HGCC 207 A This workshop will provide step-by-step directions for integrating interactive videoconferencing (IVC) into the curriculum as well as demonstrations of best practices for distance learning. Sponsored by ISTE’s SIGIVC. Blog Tag(s): necc, n08s1027

TA410 Webcams, Wikis, and Workarounds: Creating a Collaborative Project
[Workshop: Hands-on] Sold Out!
Nigel Metcalfe, National University of Ireland–Maynooth with Nigel Quirke-Bolt, Angela Rickard and Rod Walshe
Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 8:30am–11:30am; HGCC 007 D

Workshop to demonstrate the ease of setting up a collaborative project using readily available tools. Based on the experiences of the Dissolving Boundaries Programme

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