DAY 2: Thursday, March 9, 2017
8:00 – 9:00AM Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15AM Welcome! – Alexandra M. Pickett
9:15 – 10:15AM
Laura A. Pasquini, Lecturer and Researcher, University of North Texas
Presentation: Leveraging Technologies for Student Success
10:15 – 11:15AM
Carla Hickman, Managing Director, Education Advisory Board (EAB)
Presentation: Charting a Path to Persistence: Strategic Interventions for Adult and Online Learners
11:15 – 11:30AM Break
11:30 – 12:30PM
Stephen Downes, specialist in online learning technology and new media, and senior research officer, Canada’s National Research Council, Learning and Performance Support Systems
Presentation: Open Learning, Open Networks
12:30 – 1:30PM LUNCH
(Open Networking Opportunity)
1:30 – 3:00PM
Dr. Robbie K. Melton, Associate Vice Chancellor of Mobilization Emerging Technology,
Tennessee Board of Regents.
3:00 – 3:30PM Break
3:30 – 4:30PM
Dr. Andreina Bloom Parisi-Amon, Teaching and Learning Team, Coursera
Presentation: Learners First & Empowering Instructors: Coursera’s Approach to the Creation of the Transformative Learning Experiences
4:30 PM Wrap-up, Survey, and Preview of day 3.
6:00PM Dinner