7:30am - 9:00am   Coffee & Registration

9:00am - 9:15am   Introduction

9:15am - 10:00am   Instructional Design in Higher Ed
Speaker: Jessica Egan, Associate Director of Instructional Design and Faculty Development, Bay Path University

This session explores the challenges and approaches that Instructional Designers experience in higher education that distinguishes them from corporate IDs.  Furthermore, the session will examine the unique challenges IDs face in higher education and how to work through or around them.

10:00am - 11:00am   The Instructional Designer’s Toolbox
Speakers:
Ruth Ronan, Senior Instructional Designer, Rutgers University
David Uibelhoer, Instructional Designer, Rutgers University

This session explores what are the tools that Instructional Designers regularly work with or challenges they face in tool acquisition, training, and use as well as ways of resolving such issues.  Ultimately, the session explores the issue of grappling with staying up-to-date while also supporting faculty and students who represent the full range of comfort and familiarity with technology.

11:00am - 11:15am   Break

11:15am - 12:30pm   Working WITH Faculty
Speakers: 
Theresa Gilliard-Cook, Senior Instructional Designer, SUNY Oswego
Greg Ketcham, Assistant Dean, Division of Extended Learning, SUNY Oswego
Joe Stabb, Assistant Professor of Public Relations, SUNY Oswego

Instructional design work entails working closely with faculty in various capacities.  This session explores some of the most effective ways to work with them and how to navigate tensions with faculty.  Additionally, some discussion will explore how to strategically leverage successful collaborations into larger institutional support and capital. 

12:30pm - 1:30pm   Lunch

1:30pm - 2:30pm   Designing for All Students
Speaker: Lance Eaton, Instructional Designer, Brandeis University

All instructional design work is there to help out the diverse student body.  This session asks participants to consider how we keep the student in mind throughout our work and become the best advocates for their learning in our respective institutions.  It will also explore how we can balance the technology and faculty to make sure the students get the best education possible.

2:30pm - 3:00pm   Wrap-up

3:00pm   End