Designing a Targeted Negotiation Role-Play for Self-Paced Online Professional Learners
Wednesday 4/2/2025 | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Instructional designers transformed in-person negotiation role-plays into asynchronous online exercises for professional learners. These offer hands-on practice with real-world scenarios, branching paths, and key decisions. This approach provides more opportunities for practice than traditional in-person activities and delivers focused, efficient learning tailored to the needs of busy professionals.
Presenter(s): Ashley Stump | Stanford University
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Wednesday 4/2/2025 | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Despite the rise of online education, student isolation remains a challenge. This study explores how a structured virtual community impacts social interaction and belonging among online students. Findings will be shared in an Education session, offering insights into best practices to foster connection and improve learning outcomes in online environments.
Presenter(s): Abiodun Ajayi | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Thomas Valenzuela | Texas Tech University
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Fostering Engagement and Belonging through Structured Stand-Up Discussions in Asynchronous Courses
Wednesday 4/2/2025 | 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Discover how a cross-discipline collaboration revamped an online programming course using industry-inspired stand-up discussions. This simple, structured approach fosters student engagement, accountability, and belonging while integrating professional communication skills into the curriculum. Consider ways to enhance your online courses with your own practical, low-stakes/high-impact interactions.
Presenter(s): Amanda J. Hedrick | Portland Community College
Lightning Talks #12
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Learning Design, Instruction, and Open Pedagogy
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