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OTC’22 Archives

Please see below for session archive information. When available, presentation documents and materials have been made available; select sessions were recorded (indicated with an *).

Another thank you to OTC’22 presenters for supplying their material to share in the archives!


Wednesday, June 29, 2022

2:00pm-2:50pm | Concurrent Session I

Online Live, Synchronous Instruction: Highlights from a Review of the Literature, Effective Practices, and Recommendations
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Dr. Ingrid Greenberg, Online Faculty Mentor Coordinator, San Diego College of Continuing Education
*Embracing Regulatory Changes: Regular and Substantive Interaction
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Carrie PattersonAssistant Professor, Communication Studies, Moreno Valley College
Sara NafzgarAssociate Professor, Communication Studies, Moreno Valley College
*Strategies for Overcoming Barriers to Fostering Inclusion in Online Classrooms
(Track: Equity)
Dr. Jeannette Guignard, EdDCalBaptist University
*A Framework for Scaling Quality in Distance Education Programs
(Track: Leadership & Administration)
Bob NashDean, Academic Affairs & Professional Development, California Virtual Campus
Michelle Pacansky-Brock, Ed.D.Faculty Mentor, Digital Innovation, California Virtual Campus
Dr. Marina Aminy, Executive Director, California Virtual Campus
CCC TechConnect: Adding Interactivity to your videos with PlayPosit
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Sue Germer, Co-Founder, Executive Director of Partnerships, Academic Affairs & Professional Development, PlayPosit, Inc.
The Challenge of Audio: Creating Great Audio for Video Productions and Online Classes
(Track: Support & Resources)
Joseph ParenteProfessor Emeritus, California State University, Sacramento

3:05pm-3:55pm | Concurrent Session II

*Online Course Design Matters! Let’s Focus on Structure, Alignment, Accessibility and Support
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Ashley Skylar, Ph.D.CSU Online Course Services Manager, CSU Office of the Chancellor
Mary BennettCSU QLT Manager, Instructional Designer, Fresno State University
*A Tale of Triumph: A Journey Toward Equitable Assessment
(Track: Equity)
Amanda TaintorFaculty Coordinator Instructional Design, Distance Education and Outcomes, Reedley College
Jennifer ParisEarly Childhood Education Department Chair, College of the Canyons
Julie KehoeMath Faculty, Program Review Coordinator and Data Coach Lead, Reedley College
*Federal update – Compliance for Digital Learning and Distance Education
(Track: Leadership & Administration)
Cheryl DowdSenior Director, Policy Innovations, WCET|State Authorization Network
Russ PoulinExecutive Director, WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET)
Faculty Resource Center for Online Teaching: How To Support Faculty During Emergency Remote Teaching and Beyond
(Track: Support & Resources)
Jennifer Kienzle, Ph.D.Associate Dean of Online Learning, City College of San Francisco
Alex HosmerSenior Trainer, City College of San Francisco
TechConnect: An Overview of Services
(Track: Support & Resources)
Najib ManeaDirector, CCC TechConnect
Candace RobertsonOperations Manager, CCC TechConnect
Heather SchmidtManager of Support Services, CCC TechConnect

4:10pm-5:00pm | Concurrent Session III

*Let’s Dance! Using Tango to create just-in-time tutorials to support faculty and students
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Lené Whitley-PutzInterim Dean, Online Learning, Foothill College
*Designing Effective Breakout Room Activities
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Megan McNamara, Ph.D.Instructional Designer and Lecturer in Sociology, UC Santa Cruz
Aaron ZachmeierAssociate Director for Instructional Design and Development, UC Santa Cruz
Access for Equity: Designing a Mobile-First Calculus Course
(Track: Equity)
Alex Rockey, PhDInstructional Technology Instructor, Bakersfield College
Samantha EastmanInstructional Design Consultant, University of California, Riverside
Fabiola TorresProfessor, Glendale Community College
Bridging College Coursework and Career Readiness: Using Canvas Outcomes to Assess Academic, Career/Community, and Employability Skills
(Track: Leadership & Administration)
Matthew Morin, Ph.D.Director of Intersegmental Partnerships, Chaffey College
Trelisa Glazatov, Ph.D.Instructional Designer, Chaffey College
Collaborative Annotation in the California Community Colleges: Cerritos College Stories – Hypothesis Sponsor Showcase
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Lynn Serwin, English Professor and Distance Education Coordinator for Student Engagement & Support, Cerritos College
Janet Mitchell-Lambert, Lead Distance Education Coordinator and English Professor, Cerritos College
Dr. Francie Quaas-Berryman, Professor of English, Cerritos College
Dr. Nicholas Matthews, Distance Education Coordinator, Accessibility and Communications Professor, Cerritos College
*Improving Outcomes with Faculty Development
(Track: Support & Resources)
Bob NashDean, Academic Affairs & Professional Development, California Virtual Campus
Cheryl ChapmanInstructional Designer, California Virtual Campus
Dr. Joanna MillerDean of Distance Education, Contra Costa Community College District
Joy ShoemateDirector of Online Education, College of the Canyons
Xochitl TiradoDistance Education Coordinator, Imperial Valley College

Thursday, June 30, 2022

8:30am-9:45am | General Session

*Beyond Theory: A Practical Approach to Trauma-Informed Teaching & Learning (Keynote) Dr. Mays ImadNeuroscientist, Educator, and Mental Health Advocate

10:00am-10:50am | Concurrent Session IV

Person Up: A Model of Individualized and Scalable Professional Development
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Alex Rockey, PhDInstructional Technology Instructor, Bakersfield College
Pam RiversAssistant Director of Academic Technology and Professional Development, Bakersfield College
Matt Andrasian-JonesInstructional Technology Instructor, Bakersfield College
*The Missing Link In Distance Education: The Need for the Comprehensive Integration of Student Services
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Bonnie PetersChief Student Services Officer/Director of Student Experience, CVC
Jessica HurtadoProgram Supervisor- Online Student Experience, CVC
Tom VitzelioDean of Student Success and Academic Support, Moreno Valley College
Christopher SweetenVice President of Student Services, Moreno Valley College
Angela CardinaleOnline Education Coordinator, Chaffey College
Adriana ArceInstructional Technologist, Chaffey College
*Blended Interactive Learning: A Hybrid Flexible Instructional Model
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Erin Heasley, MS Instructional Design and Educational Technology, Instructional Designer, Reedley College
Jenny PetersCommunication Professor, Reedley College
Getting Started, Moving Forward: Reflection & Revision for Online Equity
(Track: Equity)
Sandra C. HaynesProfessor, Pasadena City College
Katie DatkoDirector of Distance Learning and Instructional Technology, Mt. San Antonio College
*Best Practices: Supporting Students with Disabilities in the Online Classroom
(Track: Equity)
Dr. Rebekah DyerFull Professor, Grand Canyon University
Scaling, Optimizing, and Sustaining a Fully Online Institution and Quality Online Education
(Track: Leadership & Administration)
Hussam Kashou, PhDAssoc. Dean, Online Learning & Educational Technology, Long Beach City College
Alternative Assessments with Active Class – Active Class Sponsor Showcase
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Dr. Amanda Rosenzweig, Professor, Biology Department Director of Science Teacher Technology Training (ST3) Canvas Administrator/Canvas Trainer eProfessor, Distance Learning and Instructional Technology, Delgado Community College
A Template for Creating Course Alignment and Course Compression
(Track: Support & Resources)
Deborah GeorgeInstructional Designer Strategist, College of Continuing Education

11:05am-11:55am | Concurrent Session V

*Outcomes Assessment with an Ungraded Canvas Assignment
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Gregory BeyrerProfessor, Cosumnes River College
Paul MeinzResearcher and IT Analyst, Cosumnes River College
Developing an Effective Online Teaching Practice
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Pat James@ONE Facilitator & Part-time Faculty, @ONE and Evergreen Valley College
*Fostering Inclusion & Achieving Equity through Humanized Online STEM Courses
(Track: Equity)
Michelle Pacansky-BrockFaculty Mentor, Online Teaching & Learning, Foothill DeAnza Community College District, CVC/OEI-@ONE
Frank GonzalezMathematics Faculty, Saddleback College
Trishana NorquistBiology Faculty, Southwestern College
Supporting Emerging Readers in the Online Classroom
(Track: Equity)
Kat KingInstructional Technologist; part-time English Instructor, Diablo Valley College
Unpacking Innovation in Online Learning at a Community College
(Track: Leadership & Administration)
Lené Whitley-PutzInterim Dean, Online Learning, Foothill College
*Sharpen Your Skills with Vision Resource Center Tools
(Track: Support & Resources)
Alejandra NavarroSenior Communications Specialist and Engagement Lead, Vision Resource Center
Kitchen Table Learning Is Here To Stay – How to Leverage Personalized Learning for Lasting Asynchronous Engagement – FeedbackFruits Sponsor Showcase
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Ian Haugh, Board Member, FeedbackFruits
Craig Donahue, Instructional Designer and Transformational Leader in Education, California Community College
Prevent Disruptive Behavior in TechConnect Zoom Meetings
(Track: Support & Resources)
Lucy LidotSenior Media/Helpdesk Specialist, CCC TechConnect
Heather SchmidtManager, Client Services & Marketing, CCC TechConnect

12:00pm-1:30pm

Lunch Break

1:30pm-2:20pm | Concurrent Session VI

Networking Sessions TBD Hosts TBD

2:35pm-3:25pm | Concurrent Session VII

*The HyFlex Debate
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Panel of Experts (TBD)
Moderated by Bob NashDean, Academic Affairs & Professional Development, California Virtual Campus
Dr. Cora LeightonDistance Education Coordinator, Berkeley City College
Regina Blasberg, College of the Canyons
Wendy Mazon, LA Pierce College
Michael Miguel, Lake Tahoe Community College
*Using interactive video to spark curiosity, and build learner autonomy
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Julie GambergFaculty, Glendale College
Equity in the Online Classroom: Helping Faculty Shift the Focus Through Restorative Thinking
(Track: Equity)
Dr. LaVonne Riggs-ZeigenInstructor, Grand Canyon University
Elizabeth Larson, Associate Professor, Grand Canyon University
Dr. Thomas Dyer, Associate Professor, Grand Canyon University
Making Continuous Improvement a Best Practice for Online Teaching and Learning
(Track: Leadership & Administration)
Janet CagleyDistance Education Faculty Coordinator, North Orange Continuing Education
*Seven Special Elements of Inclusive and Accessible Course Content
(Track: Equity)
Dr. Alice Dieli, Ph.DFaculty Instructional Development Coordinator, American River College
Leslie Reeves, M.Ed.Faculty Universal Design for Learning Coordinator, American River College
50+ ways to regulate: Foundations of Out-of-State Activity Compliance
(Track: Leadership & Administration)
Cheryl DowdSenior Director, Policy Innovations, WCET|State Authorization Network
Russ PoulinExecutive Director, WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET)
Online Learning Student Toolbox
(Track: Support & Resources)
Nicole AvinaStudent Success Technology, Program Manager, Bakersfield College
Foothill College’s Use of Impact During COVID – Instructure Sponsor Showcase
(Track: Support & Resources)
Lené Whitley-Putz, Dean, Online Learning, Foothill College Online Learning

4:00pm-4:50pm | Concurrent Session VIII

Using Tech to Nurture and Engage Students Online
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Kim SaccioAssistive Technology Specialist, Skyline College
Using ArcGIS Story Maps in Project Based Learning in Online Courses
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
K. Allison Lenkeit MeezanProfessor of Geography & Geospatial Technology, Foothill College
Ron HermanProfessor of Photography, Foothill College
Alexis AguilarProfessor of Geography, Foothill College
The Pivot: Student Perceptions and Preference in Online Education
(Track: Leadership & Administration)
Dr. Joanna Miller, Dean of Distance Education, Contra Costa Community College District
Dr. Emma Blackthorne, Senior Dean of Research and Planning, Contra Costa Community College District
*Transforming Synchronous Engagement
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Megan McNamara, Ph.D., Instructional Designer and Lecturer in Sociology, UC Santa Cruz
*Open for Antiracism: Using Open Education to Support Antiracist Teaching
(Track: Equity)
Una T. DalyCommunity College Consortium for OER, Director, Open Education Global
James Glapa-GrossklagDean, Educational Technology, Learning Resources, and Distance Learning, College of the Canyons
Joy ShoemateDirector of Online Education, College of the Canyons
Oliver A. Rosales, Ph.D., Professor of History, Bakersfield College
California Consortium for Equitable Change at Hispanic Serving Institutions (CC ECHO) Project Showcase
(Track: Equity)
Kelsey SmithOER Librarian, West Hills College Lemoore
Alexa Johnson, MAOER Specialist, College of the Canyons
*Faculty Mentorship through POCR Academies
(Track: Leadership & Administration)
Angela CardinaleDistance Education Coordinator, Chaffey College
Leona FisherProfessor, English, Chaffey College
Naomi McCoolAssociate Professor, Sociology, Chaffey College

Friday, July 1, 2022

8:30am-9:45am | General Session

*Moving Toward True Inclusion: Opportunities & Challenges in Online Education
(Keynote Panel)
Dr. Marina Aminy, Executive Director, California Virtual Campus
Michelle Pacansky-Brock, Ed.D., Faculty Mentor, Digital Innovation, California Virtual Campus
Hussam Kashou, PhD, Assoc. Dean, Online Learning & Educational Technology, Long Beach City College
Dr. Emma Blackthorne, Senior Dean of Research and Planning, Contra Costa Community College District
Arnita Porter, J.D., Faculty, CVC-OEI, LACCD, MSJC

10:00am-10:50am | Concurrent Session IX

Discussion Boards: how to make them more engaging and equitable (Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices) T.L. BrinkProfessor of Psychology, Crafton Hills College
Let’s Scroll! It’s Time to Reconsider A6 “Page-level Chunking” of the OEI Rubric
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Mike SmedshammerDistance Education Coordinator, Modesto Junior College
Roxie ChristensenInstructional Designer, Humboldt State University
*Equitable Grading Strategies for Online Teaching
(Track: Equity)
Bri BrownEnglish Faculty, DE Coordinator, Cuyamaca College
Suzanne WakimDE, SLO, OER Coordinator; Biology Faculty, Butte Community College
Moderated by Shawn Valcárcel, Instructional Designer, California Virtual Campus
*A Shared Priority at SDCCD: The Accessibility, Design & Usability Project
(Track: Leadership & Administration)
Donna EyestoneFaculty/DE Coordinator/Accessibility Lead, San Diego Community College District
Poppy FitchDirector, Disability Support Programs & Services (DSPS), San Diego Community College District
Brian WestonDean, Online and Distributed Learning, San Diego Community College District
Reimagining Student-Centered Support
(Track: Leadership & Administration)
Kat KingInstructional Technologist; part-time English Instructor, Diablo Valley College
Supporting Noncredit Online Instruction in the California Community College System
(Track: Support & Resources)
Janet CagleyDistance Education Faculty Coordinator, North Orange Continuing Education
CCC TechConnect Zoom Changes Coming in August 2022 for Everyone!
(Track: Equity)
Mirla GarciaDatabase Analyst, CCC TechConnect
Donna GustafsonSenior Media Helpdesk Specialist, CCC TechConnect

11:05am-11:55am | Concurrent Session X

Groups, Peer Review, and Google in Canvas
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Gregory BeyrerProfessor, Cosumnes River College
Equity in Online Teaching and Learning: Peer-to-peer learning
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
Simantini Karve, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Skyline College
Kim SaccioAdjunct Professor, ASCCC Accessibility Specialist
Leveraging CMS tools to support proficiency based grading in online science classes
(Track: Effective Online Teaching Practices)
K. Allison Lenkeit MeezanProfessor of Geography & Geospatial Technology, Foothill College
From Certification to Evaluation: Using the CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric as a Model for the Continuous Process Improvement for Online Programs
(Track: Leadership & Administration)
Melvin CobbProfessor, Long Beach City College
Hussam Kashou, PhDAssoc. Dean, Online Learning & Educational Technology, Long Beach City College
Michael Scott RobertsonOnline Education Faculty Coordinator (2020-2022), Associate Professor of Anthropology, Long Beach City College
*Lessons From Combining Online and Classroom Delivery Into Flexible Courses
(Track: Leadership & Administration)
Kevin KellyLecturer Faculty & Educational Consultant, San Francisco State University
Emily MagruderDirector, Institute for Teaching and Learning​, California State University Chancellor’s Office
Leslie KennedyAssistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Technology Services​, California State University Chancellor’s Office
Quick Tips for Online Success: Porterville College’s Journey from Chaos to a Mainstay of Professional Development
(Track: Support & Resources)
Melissa LongProfessor, Porterville College
Dr. Elisa QueenanProfessor, Porterville College
Dr Dustin AcresProfessor, Porterville College
Joy LawrenceProfessor, Porterville College
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