Conference Presentations

In this session, we will highlight how the QM K12 Rubric can be used to support instructional coaching in an asynchronous virtual program. We will provide examples of how the rubric's annotations for K-5 courses can guide teachers in creating effective content. We will also discuss how coaches can use the rubric to provide constructive feedback that improves teacher efficacy and student achievement.

Are you unsure how QM professional development can help your institution achieve its quality assurance (QA) efforts? Would it be helpful to have faculty complete online, virtual, or face-to-face workshops? Do you want a QM Facilitator or someone from your institution to facilitate? Whether you are just getting started or have most faculty trained in the APPQMR, come learn from community members how QM professional development helped take their QA to the next level. 

Despite two decades of rumors to the contrary, email is here to stay and it is a mainstay of distance and blended learning. Jason will discuss basic email strategy, and easy-to-adopt strategies to make your emails receive more attention and keep communication professional and productive.

We are revolutionizing professional development for part time faculty! Come see how we transformed a 32 week program, specific to our part time faculty, to shortened terms of  8 weeks.  We achieved a 70% increase in completions and improved learner success.

In this session, we will lead a discussion about the use of LMS templates to increase course quality informed by QM.

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How can teacher professional development drive student success in virtual schools? This session shares how North Carolina Virtual Public School embedded SEL into educator learning, centering self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Discover how empowering teachers with these competencies builds more connected, supportive, and effective virtual classrooms.  

The purpose of the current study is to collect pre- and post-experiential data on the student’s perceptions of using emerging technologies in 2 online courses. We examined the student’s previous online experiences or expectations of an online course and compared that with their experiences in the courses that will use emerging technologies. The intent is to measure whether or not these technologies improved student engagement.

This enlightening session is dedicated to maximizing accessibility and equity in education through the strategic utilization of Learning Management System (LMS) features. Together, we'll delve into the core principles of inclusive design, identifying common accommodations outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Through practical demonstrations and discussions, we'll explore innovative strategies for seamlessly integrating these accommodations into course design using the built-in features of the most prevalent LMS platforms.

Our small institution is working to certify 50+ courses by Fall 2026. Due to early challenges of course consistency, we implemented a collaborative development process, faculty training, & templates, that improved online courses. This presentation will showcase scalability with strategies for achieving online course consistency in resource-limited institutions. Attendees will identify cooperative approaches & processes and view useful tools & templates to achieve QM course reviews.  

In the dynamic world of educational technology, custom Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) stand at the forefront of a transformative shift in instructional design. This engaging presentation is set to explore the tangible benefits of weaving custom GPTs into the fabric of educational planning and execution. From drafting pinpointed objectives to crafting vibrant lesson plans and assessments, custom GPTs hold the key to a new realm of efficiency and effectiveness in education.

Would you like to learn strategies to empower your student’s agency in your course?  This session will discuss how voice and choice strategies were integrated in online environments to promote learner agency. 

In this presentation, we will discuss practical strategies to foster student engagement in the elementary virtual classroom environment.  The presentation will focus on ways to engage students both in the synchronous and asynchronous setting, particularly while using Google Jamboard.

How do we encourage students' investment in learning to position them toward educational equity? Join this conversation to examine learner investment and educational equity. Leave with a plan to implement real-world approaches recommended by peers.

This presentation showcases three courses designed to meet QM Standard 5 on Learning Activities and Learner Interaction, using engaged learning principles to address content complexity, low motivation, and knowledge transfer. Participants will apply these principles to their own courses, reflect individually, and share insights in small and large groups, followed by a Q&A session.  

Presentation Overview and Instroduction of Panelist

Conference Topic Track:

Innovations in Making Quality Matter

PRESENTATION FORMAT: Panel (The panel will incorporate virtual and live speakers.)

Title of Proposal

Teacher presence is important online but different than in the face to face classroom. It needs to be intentional. Strategies for expectations and feedback need to be utilized. Flexibility is needed to adjust to learners' needs. This presentation will cover ideas to enhance teacher presence.

Description

This dialogue session gives participants an opportunity to grapple with large-scale campus buy-in and implementation of QM with campus community and faculty. University leaders support infusing standards but struggle with concerns of academic freedom and, thus, often do not impose standards.

Learning Objectives: After this session, participants will be able to . . .

Convene members on participants' campuses to facilitate adoption of QM.

Explore the transformative power of storytelling and AI in instructional materials designed to boost student engagement. This collaborative effort among faculty, instructional designers, and media specialists introduces innovative strategies for content creation and effective technology use, aiming to enrich online learning experiences. Key takeaways include practical techniques for integrating AI and storytelling in instructional materials.

Oregon State University College of Engineering and Ecampus have partnered to establish the Center for Research in Online Engineering Education, which conducts research projects on online engineering education and provides seed grants for SoTL research related to online engineering courses. The partnership has funded four research projects in its first two years and may result in the creation of tenure-track positions in computing and engineering education in the College of Engineering.