Opening Session Welcome
Presenter(s): Frank Prochaska, Executive Director, UNC TLT Collaborative
Air Date: 3/12/2008
Air Time: 11:00 AM EST
Frank Prochaska, executive director of the UNC TLT Collaborative, will summarize the highlights of the conference program, with assistance from other UNC representatives.

Open Access Education - Building Communities and Sharing Knowledge
Presenter(s): Richard Baraniuk, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University
Air Date: 3/12/2008
Air Time: 11:30 AM EST
A grassroots movement is sweeping through the academic world. The "open access movement" is based on a set of intuitions that are shared by a remarkably wide range of academics: that knowledge should be free and open to use and re-use; that collaboration should be easier, not harder; that people should receive credit and kudos for contributing to education and research; and that concepts and ideas are linked in unusual and surprising ways and not the simple linear forms that traditional media present. In this talk, I will overview the past, present, and future of the open access education movement in the context of Connexions (cnx.org), which invites authors, educators, and learners worldwide to "create, rip, mix, and burn" textbooks, courses, and learning materials from a global open-access repository.

Nine Myths About Web Accessibility
Presenter(s): Jason Morningstar, Webmaster, School of Nursing, UNC Chapel Hill
Air Date: 3/12/2008
Air Time: 1:40 PM EST
“Making a web site accessible is complicated!” “We don’t have any blind students, so I don’t need to worry about accessibility!” “I run my pages through Bobby, so I’m covered!” “It’s not like there's a law or anything!” These myths—and five other equally silly notions—will be dispelled during this friendly introduction to the topic. Come with your questions and war stories about web accessibility.

A Study of Three CMS Systems: Blackboard, Moodle, and Sakai
Presenter(s): Biwu Yang, Coordinator of Platform R&D, Academic Outreach, East Carolina University, Sharon Collins, Project Manager, Academic Outreach, East Carolina University, Ginny Sconiers, Project Coordinator, Academic Outreach, East Carolina University, Matt Long, Blackboard Administrator, Academic Outreach, East Carolina University
Air Date: 3/13/2008
Air Time: 9:00 AM EST
Course Management Systems provide many features that enhance teaching and learning. While there are no more than a dozen CMS’s to choose from, the choice is a major decision and commitment for an institution. The best way to evaluate a CMS, in our opinion, is to put it to the test in semester-long classes so that both instructors and students have a deep understanding of the features and limitations. Currently we are conducting a CMS platform project in which three CMS platforms are running simultaneously, one commercial product and two open source products. These systems are Blackboard, Moodle, and Sakai; each platform has its set of features. The project will evaluate the usability and management for each of them. In addition, system scalability and backend operation will also be examined. This presentation will discuss the challenges and lessons learned during our project.

Immerse Yourself: Delivering Instruction in Virtual Worlds
Presenter(s): Kathleen Kyzer, Senior Manager for Academic Outreach, ITS-Teaching and Learning, UNC Chapel Hill, Arthur Taylor, Adjunct Lecturer, School of Information and Library Science, UNC Chapel Hill, Charles Green, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Information Technology Services, UNC Chapel Hill
Air Date: 3/13/2008
Air Time: 10:00 AM EST
Faculty at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are designing and delivering new courses that promote higher order thinking and improved student outcomes. One strategy employed to accomplish this goal is the use of virtual worlds, specifically, Second Life. Examples include: • Developing experiential learning modules designed to provide students in health care fields the opportunity to immerse themselves in virtual clinics, pharmacies, and hospitals prior to being assigned to that location • Extending the classroom spaces and engaging students in small group work and experimentation in virtual worlds • Facilitating the communication and networking necessary to create a sense of community and cohesiveness in distance education classes This presentation will describe the process through which UNC Chapel Hill’s virtual campus was created. It will also highlight courses and projects underway that take advantage of the functionality afforded in virtual worlds.

Copyright Basics and the UNC Ownership Policies
Presenter(s): David Harrison, Associate Vice President, Legal Affairs, UNC General Administration
Air Date: 3/13/2008
Air Time: 11:40 AM EST
This presentation will begin with the basics for copyright use in higher education, including exclusive rights, infringement, fair use, and defenses. The presentation will then analyze the UNC copyright ownership policy and the application of that policy at constituent institutions.

AsULearn (powered by Moodle): Implementing an Open Source CMS at Appalachian
Presenter(s): Greg Simmons, Instructional Technology Consultant, Instructional Computing Services, Appalachian State University, Jeff Church, Instructional Technology Consultant, Learning Technology Services, Appalachian State University, Steven Breiner, Learning Technology Services, Array
Air Date: 3/13/2008
Air Time: 1:40 PM EST
As of October of 2007, Appalachian's Moodle installation (branded "AsULearn") has 3025 users, 154 live courses, and 288 courses in development for deployment in spring 2008. Our implementation team will discuss: Change/expectations management, training, banner integration, administration, migration from WebCT, and the heady thrill of liberation from corporate course management. Our WebCT license expires Nov. 30, 2008.

The 3C's of IT Change: Collaboration, Communication, and Consolidation
Presenter(s): Robyn Render, Vice President for Information Resources and CIO, Information Resources, UNC General Administration
Air Date: 3/14/2008
Air Time: 9:00 AM EST
The sixteen campuses within the UNC system have a long history of working together, sharing resources, and leveraging IT dollars to support the missions of their institutions. 21st century expectations of IT systems and services require a different and more deliberate approach in working together across new boundaries and among new constituents. In this presentation, Render will examine current models of multi-institutional collaboration, communication, and consolidation and share her insights on what may emerge as opportunities for tomorrow.

The Joint 2+2 Initiative: Developing Shareable Online Courses for the UNC System
Presenter(s): Bobby Hobgood, Director of Research and Development in Online C&I, LEARN NC - School of Education, UNC Chapel Hill, Gail Burchfiel, Instructional Designer, LEARN NC, School of Education, UNC Chapel Hill, Alisa Chapman, Assistant Vice President, University-School Programs, UNC General Administration, Gregory Rhoads, Assoc. Prof. Mathematical Sciences, Appalachian State University, Nancy Ruppert, Professor, Education, UNC Asheville, Sloan Despeaux, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Western Carolina University
Air Date: 3/14/2008
Air Time: 11:10 AM EST
UNC GA has partnered with LEARN NC to develop online programs in science and math as part of the Joint 2+2 Initiative, a collaborative effort between the NC Community College System and the University of North Carolina. The long term goal: increase the number of teachers in the critical areas of science, math, and special education. A panel comprised of the UNC general administration project manager, the course development project manager, the instructional designer, and course developers will discuss issues relating to program management and course development, including developing state-wide institutional cooperation, accessibility, quality standards, and faculty training and support. The panel will offer its unique perspectives from the planning phase through the initial pilot offerings of the courses. Discussion will center around program challenges, solutions, and essential design considerations for development of university-level courses.