To find a listing of the different presentations offered in 2009, click on the category in the left menu to find the list of presenters and session titles. Click on the title to see a brief description of the session. Many presenters contributed a proceedings paper and/or their session handouts. To find these resources, go to the Resource Library to search for submitted documents. |
Types of 2009 Conference Sessions
The 25th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning offered more than 170 sessions and several different types of learning experiences. In addition to forum and keynote presentations, attendees participated in workshops, e-poster sessions, information sessions, discussions, course design demos, and more. Below are brief session descriptions to give you a flavor of the many educational opportunities provided in 2009.
Optional Workshops
- Options: Full-day (6 hours), half-day (3 hours), blended (on-site with pre- and/or post-conference online activities)
Workshops are an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in an area of interest through interactive and practical learning experiences. Presenters guide participants through a variety of activities, including demonstrations, breakout discussions, hands-on activities, simulations, applications of models, and other interactive strategies.
New for 2009! Blended Workshops
Blended workshops offer extended time to interact with presenters and other participants online prior to and/or after the conference. Presenters conduct a 3- or 6-hour, on-site workshop on Wednesday, and enhance this experience with pre- or post-conference online activities. Online activities may include online tutorials and/or discussions, communication using social networking tools, or use of online collaborative work spaces.
Please note: Workshops are optional conference events that require pre-registration and separate fees.
Course Design Demos
- Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Presenters provide three 15-minute demonstrations and discuss their successful online course or training materials. Several demos take place concurrently in a shared room during each time slot. Participants view demonstrations addressing course organization, “look and feel” of the course design, learning activities, strategies for fostering engagement, learner assessment, and course evaluation.
e-Poster Sessions
- Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Information Sessions
- Time Allocation: 45 minutes (including 10 minutes for attendee participation.)
In an information session, experienced educators or trainers present a topic and discuss its relevance and applicability in a high-quality presentation. The final 10 minutes are devoted to discussion and participant questions. More than 70 information sessions addressed these main areas:
- Social media
- Products/services case studies
- Design/development
- Teaching strategies
- Research
- Planning and partnerships
- Learners and learning
- Faculty support and development
- Technology and tools
- Best & promising practices
- Assessment and evaluation
- K-12 initiatives
Discussions
- Time Allocation: 45 minutes
Roundtable Discussions
Roundtable discussions are an opportunity to discuss a relevant topic in an informal small group setting. A discussion facilitator frames the topic, shares ideas and perspectives, guides the exchange of ideas based on participant needs, and encourages participation. Several discussions take place concurrently in the same room.
New for 2009! Point/Counterpoint Debates
Two facilitators team up to present and debate two sides of an issue within a small group setting. Once the two sides have been presented, participants have the opportunity to share their perspectives and debate opposing viewpoints.
New for 2009! Author Discussions
Authors guide three 15-minute discussions on the topic of their books in concurrent sessions taking place in the same room. Participants discuss the goals of the book, gain an overview of the content, learn about the intended audience and ask questions of the authors.
