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Concurrent Track Sessions


The breakout – track – sessions run concurrently on Thursday, November 20th, through Friday, November 21st.  For Conference 5.0 there is a special emphasis on research.  Advising chairs on research are Bruce Byrne, UMDNJ and Jeff Berliner, Institute for Advanced Studies.  

Learning & Library Innovations

Chair: Patty Kahn, Montclair State University

This track explores the compelling challenges, opportunities, and solutions that are emerging as knowledge is increasingly networked. Successful and cutting-edge models in the areas of teaching, learning, research, and communication will be presented. (details)

Using an overlapping, multifaceted approach, Berkeley College engages and supports new online learners (Abstract)
  Susan Biro, Dean, Online Campus, Berkeley College
  Carrie Ginetto, Director, Online Student Development and Campus Life

Template creation forging Learning Management System (Bb), PPT, Quality Matters™ Rubric, and discussion on its successes and challenges (Abstract)
  Renee Cicchino, Senior Instructional Designer, Seton Hall University

Digital Authoring Initiative: Teaching students to become creators of multimedia content (Abstract)
  Samantha Morra, School Technology Coordinator, Glenfield School, Montclair Public Schools
  Maria Narciso,District Coordinator of Technology, Montclair Public Schools 22

Students Living Ethically and Safely in a Digital World
  (Abstract)
  Lynn Braender, Academic Computing Advisor and Assistant Professor,
      School of Business, The College of New Jersey
  Craig Kapp, Assistant Director of User Support Services, The College of New Jersey

Emerging Technologies

Chair:  Pat Pasinski, the College of New Jersey

This track concentrates on new and innovative applications that facilitate the flow of information, services, knowledge and resources throughout the academic community. The committee is searching for work that moves beyond traditional website, learning management systems, etc. (details)

Demonstration of a web-based patient simulation program for use in Allied Health Education Programs (Abstract)
Karen Huhn, PT MS, Dept. of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, UMDNJ

How the Apple iPhone and the Amazon Kindle have dramatically changed the way we view the mobile web and electronic e-books (Abstract)  

  Michael Qaissaunee, Associate Professor, Engineering and Technology, Brookdale Community College
  Gordon F. Snyder, Jr. Executive Director / Principal Investigator - National Center for
    Telecommunications Technologies (NCTT)

WiiConduct -- Teaching Classical Music through Interface Design (Abstract)
Teresa M. Nakra & Chris Ault , The College of New Jersey

Policy Issues and Institutional Strategic Planning

Chairs:  Nadine Stern, the College of New Jersey and Jack Farrell Union County College

This track provides insight into technology and policy trends that impact planning and resource allocation at the institutional level. It will also highlight opportunities for networking and community-building to enhance collaboration among New Jersey institutions and for partnerships with sectors outside higher education. (details)

Data Breaches and E-Discovery -
Essential Information Colleges need to respond to the legal challenges of protecting and preserving Data

(Abstract)
  Mike Gergel, Director of Information Protection and Security, Rutgers University, Chris Miles, founder &   CEO, Miles Technology

Project Governance at Princeton University: Prioritizing and Scheduling our IT Initiatives

  Colin Currie, Director, Administrative Information Services, Princeton University (Abstract)
  (Thursday, 10:30 to 11:30)

The Role of Data and IT in Accreditation and Assessment (Abstract)
  Paula Maas, Executive Director, Center for Institutional Effectiveness
  Beth Paul, Vice-Provost, the College of New Jersey

Enterprise Systems Computing & Student Services

Chairs: Ron Loneker, College of St Elizabeth & Chuck Chulivick, Raritan Valley Community College

This track focuses on current issues and cutting-edge solutions related to infrastructure, networking, systems, security, and enterprise services to support students, faculty and staff. (details)

Reviewing Raritan Valley Community College Registration, Admissions, Faculty Advising, Financial Budgeting, Web Time Entry services and many more (Abstract)
  Nancy Lestrange, Director of Information Systems at Raritan Valley Community College
    in North Branch, New Jersey.

“Living Library” integrating a wiki into an open source online library management tool (Abstract)
  Joe Russo, Resource Coordinator at Montclair State University
  Gregg Festa, Director of the ADP Center for Teacher Preparation and Learning Technologies,
     Montclair State University

The Implementation of New Technology to Complement the Paperless Delivery of the MBA course Corporate Social Responsibility (Abstract)
  John Shannon, Associate Professor, Department of Finance and Legal Studies, Stillman School of Business,
    Seton Hall University
  Sue O’Sullivan, Senior Faculty Associate, Department of Finance and Legal Studies, Stillman School of Business,
    Seton Hall University
  Riad Twal, Instructional Designer Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center, Seton Hall University


Web 2.0 Technologies

Chair: Patty Kahn, Montclair State University

Web 2.0 is a term describing the trend in the use of World Wide Web technology and web design that aims to enhance creativity, information sharing, and, most notably, collaboration among users. These concepts have led to the development and evolution of web-based communities and hosted services. (details)

Marketing campaign of IT resources available for faculty at Seton Hall University(Abstract)
  Melissa McDowell, Senior Instructional Designer
    Teaching, Learning & Technology Center,  Seton Hall University
  Danielle Mirliss, Associate Director
    Teaching, Learning & Technology Center,  Seton Hall University

PageFlakes, Twitter, RSS, Podcasting, Web, Wimba replacing Blackboard (Bb) at Montclair State University
(Abstract)
  Patty Kahn, Montclair State University

Helping Students Work in a Virtual World: Web Tools, Skills, and Teaching Techniques (Abstract)
  Craig Kapp, Assistant Director of User Support Services, The College of New Jersey
  Lynn Braender, Academic Computing Advisor and Assistant Professor,
      School of Business, The College of New Jersey

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