Conference and Proceedings

The Ninth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning. November 13-16, 2003 - Orlando, Florida. Focusing on the theme of The Power of Online Learning: Implications for Teaching and Learning, conference presentations were organized into seven areas: Enhancing Access and Inclusion Implications for Faculty and Faculty Support LImplications for Learner Satisfaction and Support Institutional Mainstreaming Learning Effectiveness and Outcomes Keynote Address Plenary Session The Eighth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning. November 8-10, 2002 - Orlando, Florida. Focusing on the theme of The Power of Online Learning: The Faculty Experience, conference presentations were organized into seven tracks: Case Studies & Models for Online Courses Faculty Development and Support Faculty Roles and Rewards Noninstructional Applications Pedagogy Policies and Practices Tools & Techniques The Seventh Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning. November 17-19, 2001 - Orlando, Florida. The Seventh Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning focused on the theme of "Emerging Standards of Excellence in Asynchronous Learning Networks." The conference featured presentations in five tracks: Emerging Standards of Excellence for Faculty Development and Participation, Emerging Standards of Excellence in Online Technology, Emerging Standards of Excellence for Learning and Pedagogy, Emerging Standards of Excellence in Assessment and Evaluation, and Institutional Best Practices. The conference was sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in conjunction with The University of Central Florida, The Pennsylvania State University, SCOLE, and the American Distance Education Consortium (ADEC). The Sixth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning. November 4-5, 2000 - Maryland. The Sixth International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in conjunction with University of Maryland University College, the University System of Maryland, the ALN Center at Vanderbilt University, and the Goethe-Institut Washington, provided an opportunity to study key issues, learn new approaches, see new technologies, share best practices, hear research results, and become part of an international community that is shaping education for a knowledgeable society of lifelong learners. It brought together an international group of innovative educators, trainers, and technologists who are developing the art and practice of online learning. This year marks the second time the conference was held at University of Maryland University College's Inn and Conference Center in Adelphi, Maryland. The Fifth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning. October 8-10, 1999 - Maryland. The Fifth International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks is the premier conference devoted exclusively to online learning. It brings together an international group of innovative educators, trainers, and technologists who is developing the art and practice of online learning. Asynchronous learning networks (ALNs) are helping to transform education and training from site-based, time-bound experiences to anytime-anywhere online learning environments. By connecting learners with each other, with their instructors, and with a wide range of resources, ALNs allow a high degree of interaction and collaboration. The conference was sponsored by Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the University of Maryland University College, the University System of Maryland, the ALN Center at Vanderbilt University, and the Goethe-Institut Washington. Sloan/ALN Summer Workshops August 1999 - University of Illinois Presentations from an invitation-only workshop, sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, bringing together about thirty faculty and staff from Sloan-funded projects for online learning. Workshops on learning effectiveness and faculty satisfaction, two of the five foundation pillars of quality in online education, were conducted over a period of two and one half days at the University of Illinois in Urbana. Each author was asked to prepare a paper in the spirit of a case study, reflecting what has been learned about how well learning takes place in their project, and how faculty react to having to develop courses and teach in an online learning environment. The workshops involved presentation and discussion of 7 papers on learning effectiveness and 7 papers on faculty satisfaction. The final versions of these papers are presented in two formats: (1) two special issues of the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (JALN) and (2) a combined volume of papers and comments on each paper (Online Education, Volume 1). The Fourth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning. November 13-15, 1998 - New York City. The Fourth International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks was sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in conjunction with the New York University, School of Continuing Education and the ALN Web at Vanderbilt University. Like previous years, the conference was designed to inform both experienced professionals and interested newcomers about the latest asynchronous learning programs, processes, packages and protocols. As the knowledge demands imposed upon both those who teach and learn increase, new technologies are making possible innovative approaches to education students and employees outside of the academic and corporate classroom. Newly-created asynchronous learning networks (ALN) eliminate the instructional impediments of space and time, while providing a degree of student-faculty interaction and collaboration that is truly unique. The Third Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning. October 3-5, 1997 - New York City. Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, which was sponsored by Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in conjunction with the New York University, School of Continuing Education and the ALN Web at Vanderbilt University. The conference provided an opportunity to learn about the latest asynchronous learning programs, processes, packages and protocols. This conference was designed to inform both experienced professionals and interested newcomers working in Higher Education, Continuing Education, Business, Professional Associations, Nonprofit Organizations, and Government. The Second Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning. November 1-2, 1996 - New York City. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN) that was sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and New York University's School of Continuing Education. As the knowledge demands imposed upon both those who teach and learn increase, new technologies are making possible innovative approaches to educating students and employees outside of the classroom. Newly-created asynchronous learning networks eliminate the instructional impediments of space and time, while providing a degree of student and faculty interaction and collaboration that is truly unique. This conference was an opportunity to learn about the latest asynchronous learning programs, processes, packages and protocols and how they can expand the spatial, temporal, and intellectual boundaries of learning.

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Held at

National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University 1 Nanyang Walk Singapore 637616

May 30 - June 1, 2005

CRPP is proud to be the organiser of the first international conference for the presentation of research findings from educational research undertaken at Singapore and elsewhere in the world. Papers at the conference will respond to the new challenges posed by rapidly changing disciplinary fields, the emergence of new knowledge, new technologies and the challenges posed by linguistically and culturally diverse students.

National Conference on Online Interactive Learning:
Best Practice in Using Online Learning for the Professional Education of Teachers & College Faculty

June 10 and 11, 2002
Bryant Conference Center, 240 Paul Bryant Dr., The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Sponsored by the National Center for Online Learning Research

Purpose of Conference: 1) explore the evidence base for current best practice in online learning environments, 2) develop new best practice for online learning environments, and 3) determine best practice in online environments to implement the national education standards for pre and inservice teachers and college faculty.

Conference sessions will include papers on 1) best practices in online learning, 2) theoretical papers, 3) applications, 4) models for course design, and 5) research on learning outcomes.

Organization of Conference

Monday, June 10 Registration begins at 8:00 am in the Lackey Room, Bryant Conference Center
· 8:30 am -Opening session: Welcome - Nancy Barrett, Provost, University of Alabama
· 9:00 am -Theme session: The Convergence of Technology and Teaching Standards: Best Practices for Delivering and Managing Online Learning by Susan Powers, Indiana State University.
· 10:15 am -Panel discussion of issues in theme session
· 12:30 pm -Research paper roundtable session I: Course and Program Design Considerations
· 1:45 pm -Research paper session II: Impact of Online Technology on Learning Outcomes
· 3:00 pm -Roundtable break-out work sessions
· 4:00 pm -Report to group on results of break-out sessions

Tuesday, June 11 Registration begins at 8:00 am in the Lackey Room, Bryant Conference Center
· 8:30 am -Research paper session III: Using Research in Developing Effective Online Pedagogy
· 9:45 am -Research paper roundtable session IV: Components of Best Online Practice
· 11:00 am -Roundtable breakout sessions
· 11:45 pm -Report to group on results of break-out sessions
· 1:30 pm -Theme session: Evidence-Based Best Practices for Interactive and Motivational Online Learning Environments by Curtis Bonk, Indiana University
· 2:45 pm -Panel discussion of issues in theme session
· 3:30 pm -Summary and debriefing session on NCOLR conference summary report
· 4:30 pm -Conference follow-up actions, follow-up workshops, and closure