Choose one of ten sessions in each time period. No preregistration is necessary.

Sessions 1-10: Thursday 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Sessions 11-20: Thursday 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Sessions 21-30: Thursday 1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
Sessions 31-40: Thursday 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Sessions 41-50: Friday 8:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
Sessions 51-60: Friday 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Sessions 61-70: Friday 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Sessions 71-80: Friday 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

Topic Tracks

Management & Policy	Instructional Design	Teaching Methods & Faculty Development	Learners & Learning Support	Learning Environments
Evaluation & Applied Research	Military & Government	Business & Industry	Implementation Planning	Advanced Roundtable Discussions

Management and Policy

1 Trends in Online education: where we've been and where we're headed (10:30-11:15)
Nancy Levenburg, Visting Instructor, UCLA, California State University-Hayward

11 11 From lecturer to distance education practitioner: Keeping careers on track (11:30-12:15)
Heinz Schenk, Executive Director, Human Resource Management, Technikon South Africa

21 Creating a distributed learning system in Wisconsin (1:30-2:15)
Edward Meachen, Associate Vice President, and Hal Schlais, Coordinator for Learning Technology Development, Learning & Information Technology, University of Wisconsin System Administration

31 Telelearning costs and benefits: Research results (2:30-3:15)
Silvia Bartolic-Zlomislic, Research Associate, Distance Education & Technology, University of British Columbia

41 On the way to the forum--An online business strategy for 2006 (8:30-9:15)
Mary Cone Barrie, Director, Anne-Marie Brinsmead, Senior Coordinator, and Gregory Lang, Director of Media & New Technology Studies, University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

51 The economics of online learning (9:30-10:15)
William Draves, President, Learning Resources Network (LERN)

61 Academic program management: A crucial component in maximizing flexibility in online programs (10:45-11:30)
Peter Cronk, Head, Department of Further Education and Training, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

71 Strategic collaborations with electronic technologies (1:00-1:45)
Karen Hicks, Senior Associate, CAPE; Jack Kayser, Instructional Technologist, Lafayette College; and Paul Shrivastava, Professor of Management, Bucknell University

Instructional Design

2 Using a collaborative model of instructional design for the development of a distance education course and faculty training (10:30-11:15)
Simone Conceicao-Runlee and Ann Hains, Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Patricia Caro, Univ. of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Rosemary Lehman and Bruce Dewey, Univ. of Wisconsin-Extension

12 Distance education course development: Instructional design models vs actual practice (11:30-12:15)
Mary Ann Kolloff, Assistant Professor, Joyce Thomas, Associate Professor, and Fred Kolloff, Director of Media Resources, Eastern Kentucky University

22 Innovative approaches to designing an online certificate program in clinical bioethics (1:30-2:15)
Nancy Morris, Information Systems Specialist, Medical College of Wisconsin, and Elizabeth Buchanan, Distance Education Coordinator, Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

32 Bridging distances and differences (2:30-3:15)
Nancy Anderson, SCING Distance Learning Network/CESA 5

42 Web-based distance learning for university level instruction in horticulture with emphasis on psychomotor skill development (8:30-9:15)
Kenneth Mudge, Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences, and David Way, Director of Instructional Support, Cornell University

52 Creating accessible content for the WWW and distance education (9:30-10:15)
Wendy Chisholm, Human Factors Engineer, Trace Research & Development Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison

62 Successful student assessment strategies for online and web-based courses (10:45-11:30)
Mitchell Robertson, Asst. Professor of Chemistry, Southeastern Louisiana University

72 Strategies for addressing "cut-and-paste" plagiarism in networked environments (1:00-1:45)
Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, Library Instruction Coordinator, Milner Library, Illinois State University

Teaching Methods and Faculty Development

3 The "virtual" teacher for the classroom of the future (10:30-11:15)
Richard Harrison, Production/Program Supervisor, San Diego County Office of Education

13 Using distance learning to teach at a distance: How to survive and thrive in a satellite teleconference (11:30-12:15)
Thomas Cyrs, Educational Development Associates, and Bob Crook, Director of Satellite and Studio Services, Dallas County Community College District

23 Distance learning instructor training: A simple approach (1:30-2:15)
John Gebhardt, Director of Instructional Technology & Telecommunications, John Wood Community College

33 Virtual conversations: A modest means for engaging faculty at a distance (2:30-3:15)
John Floyd, Director, Distance Education Programs, University of Maryland-Europe, and Cynthia Whitesel, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Maryland University College

43 Transforming faculty for distance learning (8:30-9:15)
Nancy Franklin, Director of Faculty Development/Planning, Don Kaufman, Instructional Designer, and Paula Vincini, Instructional Designer, Indiana State University

53 Web initiative in teaching: A strategy for faculty development and institutional capacity building (9:30-10:15)
Kay Gilcher, Asst. Vice President and Director, Center for the Virtual University, University of Maryland University College; and Margaret Chambers, Director, Institute for Distance Education, University System of Maryland

63 Piloting a psychosocial model of faculty development (10:45-11:30)
Patricia Cravener, Assistant Professor, Texas Woman's University, Dallas Center

73 Making the transition: Helping teachers to teach online (1:00-1:45)
Rena Palloff and Keith Pratt, Crossroads Consulting Group

Learners and Learning Support

4 So you want to provide library support for distance education programs: A blueprint for getting started (10:30-11:15)
Susan Sykes Berry, Instruction and Reference Librarian, and Peggy Mullaly-Quijas, Assistant Director for the Health Sciences Libraries, University of Missouri-Kansas City

14 Association for College and Research Libraries Guidelines for distance learning library services (11:30-12:15)
Debbie Cardinal, Program Manager, Wisconsin InterLibrary Services (WILS)

24 MOOs and the web: Combining technologies to provide academic support services to remote students (1:30-2:15)
Barbara D'Angelo, Academic Program Support Librarian, ASU West Library, and Barry Maid, Professor, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

34 Strategies for online student learning and advising (2:30-3:15)
Shirley Davis, Director, Learning Innovations, and Christopher Reese, Senior Associate for Instructional Technology, PBS Adult Learning Service

44 The role of site directors in faculty and student success (8:30-9:15)
Edith Barnett, Assistant Vice President, Distance Learning and Extended Education, and Jeanie Kline, Director, Distance Learning Operations, Old Dominion University

54 From content to learning: Supporting the learning process on-line (9:30-10:15)
Robin Soine, Assoc. Director Instructional Design and Planning, Wisconsin Technical College System Foundation

64 Developing learner self-direction in a webcentric learning environment (10:45-11:30)
Rita-Marie Conrad, Instructor, The Florida State University

74 Preparing students for asynchronous, computer-mediated coursework: The design and delivery of a "distance education bootcamp" (1:00-1:45)
Donald Winiecki, Asst Professor, Instructional & Performance Technology, Boise State University

Learning Environments

5 The virtual university (VUSME) for entrepreneurs around the world (10:30-11:15)
Anne McCourt, Instructional Designer, and Diana Koski, Mgr., Curriculum & Distance Education Services, Confederation College, Ontario

15 Enquiring minds want to know: The truth about Year One in a statewide online high school (11:30-12:15)
Donna Weisman and Pam Birtolo, Regional Coordinators, The Florida High School

25 Providing online learning opportunities to underserved populations: Adult basic education and WWW resources (1:30-2:15)
Margarete Epstein, Technology Assistant, Ohio Literacy Resource Center, Kent State University

35 Education, technology and politics across two continents: Strategies for success (2:30-3:15)
Faye Lesht, Asst. Head, Academic Outreach, Fred Mastny, Assoc. Head, Academic Outreach, and Chrisann Schiro-Geist, Professor of Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

45 Videoconferencing in K-12 education: A Delphi study of characteristics and critical strategies to support constructivist learning experiences (8:30-9:15)
Katherine Hayden, Educational Technology Teacher Specialist, Escondido Union School District

55 A constructivist approach to satellite instruction (9:30-10:15)
Tom Cody, Associate Professor, and Andrew Kerr, Instructional Technologist, Western Illinois University

65 Evolution of distance delivery in a 10-university consortium providing a nurse practitioner program (10:45-11:30)
Betty Cragg, Director, School of Nursing, and Suzanne Doucette, Francophone Coordinator, University of Ottawa

75 Presentation by the 1999 Wedemeyer Award Winner for Outstanding Scholar in Distance Education (1:00-1:45)

Evaluation and Applied Research

6 Evaluating online courses: Unique opportunities and valuable lessons learned (10:30-11:15)
Kim Obbink, Director of Telecommunications, Montana State University, and Sean Smith, Senior Research Associate, Horizon Research, Inc.

16 Success factors in telepresence teaching: Results from the blueprint for interactive classrooms (BIC) project involving European universities (11:30-12:15)
Sally Reynolds, Project Manager, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

26 An assessment of distance learning evaluations (1:30-2:15)
Matthew Champagne and Jennifer Pawluk, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Robert Wisher, U.S. Army Research Institute, and Christina Curnow, George Washington University

36 Exploring causal factors underlying the recent development of distance learning in the higher education market (2:30-3:15)
Yuko Mulugetta, Director of Research and Planning Analysis, Cornell University, and Abraham Mulugetta, Professor of Finance and International Business, Ithaca College

46 Discussion diagrams: A method for illustrating and quantifying the interactive environment of discussion-based online courses (8:30-9:15)
Kathryn Bickel, Research Associate, Horizon Research, Inc.

56 The importance of media psychology in improving the quality of distance education (9:30-10:15)
Miles Ellis, Director, Educational Technology Resources Centre, University of Oxford, England

66 Fine tuning interactive delivery for high school students in a rapidly growing college and distance learning system: A student readiness approach (10:45-11:30)
Ron Hammond, Associate Professor and Asst. Faculty Liaison to Distance Learning, Utah Valley State College

76 What the distance learner says about support: Research results (1:00-1:45)
Robert Oehlkers, Senior Instrumentation Technologist, Space Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Military and Government Applications

7 Collaboration tools: A case study on implementation (10:30-11:15)
Denise Henderson, Director of Evaluation Leadership, and Linda Ryder, Professor, Army Management Staff College

17 Web-based instruction: It's not just a web page (11:30-12:15)
Nancy Cheski and Kathleen Decker, Instructional Designers/Team Leaders, U.S. Army Armor School

27 Asynchronous course development: Secrets of our success (1:30-2:15)
Debbie Inselman, Distributed Learning Instructor, Dept. of Defense Dependents Schools, and Donna Collis, Lotus Notes Application Developer, Vector Research, Inc.

37 Effective survey instruments for evaluating distance learning implementation within government agencies (2:30-3:15)
Marcia Gibson, Director, Training Group 1, and Timothy Brown, Senior Training Analyst, Star Mountain, Inc.

47 Synchronous Internet-based training using BrightLight by USAF Chaplain Service (8:30-9:15)
Ch. Major Jim Browning, Director of Internet Based Training, and TS Dan Henderson, NCOIC,USAF Chaplain Service Institute

57 Developing computer-based training modules to combine with teleseminar and in-resident education program (9:30-10:15)
CMSgt Jenny Smith, Chief, and Charles Fleming, Director of Curriculum Development, Training and Education Development Branch, Air National Guard Training and Education Center

67 Crossing the international communication barriers (10:45-11:30)
Thomas Wolfe, Chair, Instructional Technology and Methods, OAS/ISOC Academic Instructor School

77 National Guard distributive training technology program: Training soldiers and serving the community (1:00-1:45)
Lt. Col. Craig Bond, Distance Learning Team Chief, Army National Guard Readiness Center; Fred Poker, Director, Distributive Training Technology Operations, Booz-Allen & Hamilton; and Joseph Pugh, Senior Analyst, Richard S. Carson & Associates

Business and Industry Applications

8 How to implement and manage an award-winning videoconference distance learning network (10:30-11:15)
A. Jeanne Joslin, Director of Distance Learning, and Jacqueline Leonard, Distance Learning Events Producer, KPMG

18 Online training development the first year: Tools for success (11:30-12:15)
Lorri Rosenfeldt, Curriculum Developer, BOCA International

28 Using distance technology in professional development and training (1:30-2:15)
Donald Bille, Clinical Education Manager, Kaiser Permanente

38 The use of learning technologies in modern business organizations (2:30-3:15)
Theresa Bowen, Bowen Consulting

48 Interactive satellite training--More than a talking head: Critical success factors for effective training (8:30-9:15)
Melissa Buscho, Manager-Advisor Learning Network, and Beth Knutson, Director-Electronic Media Group, American Express Financial Advisors

58 Time management goes the distance: A case study for soft-skills training via interactive television (9:30-10:15)
Ken Seemann, Distance Learning Specialist, Corporate Training & Development, MCI WorldCom

68 Motivation and persistence in distance learning: Making the most of your distance learning programs (10:45-11:30)
Susan Lopez, Principal, L&C Associates

78 How to deliver self-service learning opportunities in an Intranet environment (1:00-1:45)
Donna Bultman, HR Systems Leader, Julie Christensen, Internet Content Coordinator, Ellen Larson, Process Improvement Advisor, and Kathy Now, Senior Learning Systems Consultant, Wisconsin Public Service

Implementation Planning

9 CalStateTEACH: Constructing an industrial-strength distance education program (10:30-11:15)
Robert Threlkeld, Dean, Learning and Technology, California State University, Fresno

19 Implementing an interdisciplinary module through computer conferencing (11:30-12:15)
Ellen Becker, Academic Coordinator, Division of Respiratory Care, Long Island University

29 CONVERGENCE (A new model for global business/university partnerships merging executives, grad students, synchronous and asynchronous delivery, ISDN and Internet video and web technologies over four continents, ten corporations, and four universities) (1:30-2:15)
Jonathon Levy, Executive Director, Cornell University Office of Distance Learning

39 Implementing the Florida Virtual Campus (2:30-3:15)
Fred Hurst, Executive Director, Florida Public Postsecondary Distance Learning Institute

49 Developing an administrative plan for delivering distance learning programs: Process, pieces, and players (8:30-9:15)
Lew Terpstra, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, and Paul Meske, Distance Learning Specialist, Madison Area Technical College

59 Web-based instruction: A comparison of ten programs (9:30-10:15)
Scott Fredrickson, Director of Instructional Technology, University of Nebraska at Kearney

69 Distance education policy in post-secondary education: Nebraska as a case study (10:45-11:30)
James King and Dara Lacy, University of Nebraska

79 The care and feeding of an online MBA consortium: The Texas Experience (1:00-1:45)
Corbett Gaulden, Jr., Professor of Marketing, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, and Darcy Hardy, Director, University of Texas System TeleCampus

Advanced Roundtable Discussions

10 The latest-greatest-debate on the future of distance education (90 minutes) (10:30-11:15)
Don Olcott, University of Arizona, Dan Coldeway, Professor of Education, Athabasca University; Don Hanna, Professor of Educational Communications University of Wisconsin-Extension; Chere Gibson, Chair, Graduate Program in Continuing and Vocational Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Darcy Hardy, Director, University of Texas System TeleCampus

20 The latest-greatest-debate on the future of distance education (continuation of Session #10) (11:30-12:15)


30 Leadership in distance education (90 minutes) (1:30-2:15)
Michael Beaudoin, Director of Distance Education Initiatives, University of New England

40 Leadership in distance education (continuation of Session #30) (2:30-3:15)

50 A virtual education bank for cross-national cooperation (8:30-9:15)
John Klus, Engineering Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Raija Latva-Karjanmaa, R & D Manager, Helsinki University of Technology

60 Expanding residential library services to distance students (9:30-10:15)
JC Henning, Director, Library and Information Services, Technikon South Africa

70 Developing a mission-critical research agenda: Moving to action (10:45-11:30)
Peter Cookson, Athabasca University, and Judy Roberts, Roberts & Associates

80 Developing virtual universities (1:00-1:45)
Fred Hurst, Executive Director, Florida Public Postsecondary Distance Learning Institute