Johns Hopkins is pleased to host the Excellence in Online Teaching Symposium through the generous funding of the Provost’s DELTA Teaching-with-Technology Grants. The Excellence in Online Teaching Symposium brings faculty and instructional staff together to share best practices in designing and facilitating online courses and programs. This is an open, online event in which members of the Johns Hopkins community hope to learn from and engage with colleagues from institutions across the globe.
December 10 | 12pm – 5pm ET | Online
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Keynote Speaker
Dr. Michelle Miller
Dr. Michelle D. Miller is a professor of psychological sciences at Northern Arizona University specializing in working memory, memory encoding and the psychology of language. She earned her Ph.D. from UCLA. Her interest in evidence-based, technologically-enhanced pedagogy led Dr. Miller to get involved with the course redesign movement sparked in the mid-2000s by the National Center for Academic Transformation. Her latest book is A Teacher’s Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It’s Hard, How You Can.
Symposium Schedule & Sessions
Date: December 10, 2024, 12pm – 5pm ET
Schedule
12:00pm – 12:55pm | Keynote
Opening remarks and keynote
Dr. Michelle D. Miller
1:00pm – 1:45pm | Breakout Session #1
Track A
Thinking Inside the Box: Intelligent Rubrics to Support Success in Online Learning Environments
• Lindsay R. Ledebur (MA) – Instructional Design Manager, Office of Online Education, School of Medicine
• Celeste Stratton (BFA, MS, CPTD) – Instructional Designer, Office of Medical Student Curriculum, School of Medicine
Track B
GenAI Tools in an MBA Operations Management Course
• Graeme Warren (PhD) – Assistant Professor of Practice, Carey Business School
Track C
Designing for Community: Enhancing Student Engagement in Online Arts Entrepreneurship Courses
• Valerie Hartman (PhDc)– Sr. Instructional Designer, Learning Innovation, Peabody Institute
• Christina Manceor (EdD)– Assistant Director of LAUNCHPad, Adjunct Faculty, Peabody Institute
• Andrew Kipe (EdDc)– Assistant Dean of Performance Activities and Preparatory Education, Peabody Institute
2:00pm – 2:45pm | Breakout Session #2
Track A
Harnessing Achievement Emotions to Spark Engagement and Fuel Motivation in Online Courses
• Joseph Runciman (PhD) – Instructional Designer, Instructional Resource Center, Advanced Academic Programs
• Maggie Rogers – Instructional Designer, Instructional Resource Center, Advanced Academic Programs
Track B
Beyond Policy: AI as Infrastructure for Online Learning
• Trey Conatser (PhD) – Assistant Provost for Teaching and Learning, Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, University of Kentucky
Track C
Course Design Elements that Promote Teaching Presence
• Amy Ledbetter (PhD) – Sr. Instructional Designer, Instructional Resource Center, Advanced Academic Programs
3:00pm – 3:45pm | Breakout Session #3
Track A
Making the Grade: How Self-Assessment Supports Student Success in Online Education
• Austin Tremblay (PhD) – Senior Technology Solutions Analyst, Center for Media & Technology Solutions, WSE
Track B
Using Google’s NotebookLM and Microsoft Word 365 to Create Engaging and Accessible Online Learning Content
• Michele Stork (EdD) – Program Coordinator/Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS), College of Education, Florida Gulf Coast University
Track C
Antiracist Approaches to Online Teaching
• Tristan Cabello (PhD) – Associate Program Director of Master of Liberal Arts, Advanced Academic Programs
4:00pm – 5:00pm | Concluding Session
The Human Side of Online Learning: Voices from the Online Classroom
Join our interactive panel discussion featuring JHU online students and faculty who will share their insights on discovering fulfillment in online learning environments. This session explores strategies for developing meaningful connections, maintaining engagement, and creating a sense of belonging in virtual classrooms. Panelists will discuss their experiences, challenges, and successes in achieving personal and academic/professional growth while navigating the online environment. Whether you’re a student, educator, or administrator of online learning, this session offers valuable perspectives on the human side of learning online.
Johns Hopkins is committed to promoting the full participation of all individuals with disabilities in the Excellence in Online Teaching Symposium. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Haley Knapp at [email protected]. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the planning committee.
- Kim Barss – Instructional Designer, Center for Learning Design and Technology
- La Tonya Dyer – Executive Director, Instructional Resource Center
- Caroline Egan – Program Manager, Johns Hopkins Teaching Academy
- Haley Knapp – Event Coordinator, Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation
- Olysha Marguder – Director, Center for Teaching and Learning Design
- Mike Reese – Associate Dean, Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation
- Denille Williams – Faculty Development Manager, Center for Teaching and Learning Design
Thanks to the Center for Media & Technology Services (WSE) for providing the technical support and presenter preparation for the Excellence in Online Teaching Symposium!