The Rutgers Online Learning Conference is presented by University Online Education Services (UOES). Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, UOES was established in July 2024 to advance online education at Rutgers. UOES empowers academic excellence in online education by providing comprehensive, university-wide support services tailored to the needs of individual academic units. Through close collaboration with local support teams, UOES enhances the quality, reach, and impact of Rutgers' online programs while maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence and student success.
What is the conference about?
The 16th Annual Rutgers Online Learning Conference is a premier event that brings together educators, instructional designers, administrators, and students to explore and shape the future of online and hybrid education. Through engaging presentations participants share innovative teaching practices, discuss emerging technologies, and address the challenges and opportunities in digital learning environments. The conference emphasizes practical applications and evidence-based strategies that enhance student engagement, promote inclusive learning, and advance academic excellence in online and hybrid formats.
This conference serves as a vital platform for:
- Showcasing successful teaching strategies and course designs that leverage digital tools
- Exploring emerging technologies and their impact on higher education
- Discussing best practices for creating inclusive and accessible online learning experiences
- Building connections among professionals dedicated to advancing online education
- Sharing research and data-driven insights about effective online and hybrid teaching methods
Topic Threads
Who should attend?
- University Instructors: Faculty members teaching online or hybrid courses.
- Administrators and Deans: Leaders responsible for online education programs and policies.
- Instructional Designers: Professionals who create and develop online courses and learning materials.
- Educational Technologists: Experts in educational technology who support online learning initiatives.
- Anyone interested in online education: Individuals curious about the latest trends and innovations in the field.
Why Attend?
- Connect with Like-Minded Professionals: Network with educators, administrators, and educational technologists who share your passion for online learning.
- Learn from Industry Experts: Gain valuable insights from renowned speakers and thought leaders in the field of online education.
- Share Your Expertise: Contribute to the community by sharing your knowledge and experiences with others.
- Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with a diverse community of educators and form valuable partnerships.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Michelle Miller is a cognitive psychologist, researcher, and author focused on supporting higher education faculty in creating effective and engaging learning experiences for students. She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology (Harvard University Press, 2014), Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World (West Virginia University Press, 2022), and a new book coming out in November 2024, A Teacher’s Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It’s Hard, How You Can (University of Oklahoma Press).
Michelle Miller, PhD, Professor of Psychological Sciences and President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellow, Northern Arizona University
Past Presentations
- Frank Pietropollo
- Laura Yost
- Annalisa Scacchioli
- Karen Wicks
- Ellen Farr - Nicole Baldassarre
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