OnlineEd 2021

Agenda at a Glance

We are busy finalizing an exciting agenda for OnlineEd so keep your eyes peeled for further details! 

In the meantime, check out confirmed sessions below, or view the full synopses here.

Online Examinations and Testing - Establishing a Culture of Error through Digital Exam Inspections

Dr. Peter Gruber, Senior Lecturer at the Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, will share data on how the idea of “learning from one’s mistakes” can make a significant difference.  The rollout of cost-efficient and simple digital exam inspections can make a fundamental difference during the time of prolonged lockdown for students.  Peter will share his thoughts on how examinations will change as a consequence beyond the pandemic. 

Imperial College Business School’s Digital Assessment Journey

Anique Varleigh, Head of Examinations & Assessments and Emma Stoakes, Digital Assessment Project Lead, Imperial College Business School will share the Business School’s digital assessment journey, through COVID-19 and beyond.  They will cover how ICBS began its assessment journey, the decisions taken to quickly change the direction and what lessons were learned along the way.

Building Better Worlds: Developing an Online Unit to Support the Needs of Next Generation Learners

John Vivolo, Director of Online Education, Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University will focus this case study on building a support unit that thinks strategically to meet the needs, demands and aspirations of the next generation, post-COVID-19, learners (and faculty). He will review the challenges in a COVID-19 free future: delivery, support systems, technology, and delivering the overall learning experience through innovative approaches including flipped or blended classes and live virtual learning.

The Role of the Library in the Age of Online Education

Moderator: Katie Prentice, Executive Director, Texas Medical Center Library (TMC Library), Texas Medical Center Institutions

Erica Argyropoulos, Music, Business & Technology Librarian, John Vaughan Library, Northeastern State University & Elizabeth Speer, Electronic Resources & Acquisitions Librarian, University of North Texas Health Science Center will share two case studies followed by discussion.  Topics will include what the students want and what the faculty wants; how they managed change; exploring technology needs; changes in staff skills and training and measuring success.

Create In-House or Buy-In – the Age-Old Question Revisited in the Era of Online Learning

Choosing to engage with an Online Program Management (OPM) vendor requires many factors to be evaluated before making a commitment.  Marlene Leekang, Executive Director of the Laurence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College explores the variables which should be considered when choosing either to create in-house programming services or buy-in from a vendor. 

Leeds University Business School: What We Learned in the Pandemic and What We Will Do in the Future

Professor Edgar Meyer, Deputy Dean, Leeds University Business School, describes how LUBS fast tracked the delivery of online learning, the challenges faced and intentions for the post-pandemic world.

Meeting the Challenge of Accessibility – Inclusion and Access in Online Education

Shoshi Ish-Horowicz, Senior Learning Technologist (Enhancing Practice), E-Learning Unit, Student and Academic Services at Queen Mary University of London, shares insights on how best practice inclusive and accessible education impacts every aspect of an educational institution, from web accessibility to decolonising the curriculum.