Agenda (final)

Friday, October 2


8:00am - 9:00am | Registration & Breakfast
Cowin Conference Center, Horace Mann Building, HM146 & HM152 
Teachers College, Columbia University

9:00am - 9:30am | Welcoming Remarks | Cowin Auditorium | HM147
Soulaymane Kachani, Columbia University
Maurice Matiz, Columbia University
Peter B. Kaufman, Columbia University

9:30am - 10:30am | Keynote Address | Cowin Auditorium | HM147
Ryan Baker, Teachers College, introduction
George Siemens, University of Texas - Arlington [video]

10:30am - 11:00am | Coffee Break |  HM152

11:00am - 12:15am | Concurrent Sessions

A. Funding & Sustaining Online Learning  | Cowin Auditorium | HM147

• Phillip D. Long, University of Texas, Austin 
• Marie Cini, University of Maryland 
• Jeff Ubois, MacArthur Foundation 
• TJ Bliss, Hewlett Foundation

B. Assessment  I | HM140
 New approaches and perspectives in MOOC assessment

• Reflecting on Peer Feedback in MIT Scheller Teacher Education Program/The Education Arcade MOOCs
  Elizabeth Huttner-Loan and Eric Klopfer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Are MOOCs Adapted to Team Project-Based Learning?
  Matthieu Cisel, École normale supérieure de Cachan    
• Measuring the Success of a MOOC and the Factors Influencing These Measurements
  Nicholas Eriksson, Zhenghao Chen, Andreina Parisi-Amon, Chuong B. Do and Daphne Koller, Coursera    

C. Behavior  I | HM138
Analyses leveraging MOOC learner behavior data

• Evidence of Short Term Learning from “Drag and Drop” Deliberate Practice Activities
  Zhongzhou Chen, Christopher Chudzicki, Qian Zhou and Dave Pritchard, MIT & Tsinghua University

• Social Network Analysis of MOOCs: Illuminating Learning Networks
  Drew Paulin, Caroline Haythornthwaite and Leah P. Macfadyen. University of British Columbia
• Leveraging the Event-Centered Perspective on Student Behavior Data
  Eni Mustafaraj,  Wellesley College
• Towards Support of Collaborative Reflection, Help Exchange, and Group Learning in MOOCs
  Miaomiao Wen, Oliver Ferschke, and Carolyn Penstein Rosé, Carnegie Mellon University [slides]

12:15pm - 1:00pm | Box Lunch  | HM152

1:00pm - 2:00pm | Keynote Address | Cowin Auditorium | HM147
George Schuessler, Teachers College, introduction   
Mike Sharples, Open University [slides]

2:00pm - 2:30pm | Coffee Break |  HM152

2:30pm - 3:45pm | Concurrent Sessions

A. Rights, Licensing & Access Best Practices | Cowin Auditorium | HM147

• Kyle Courtney, Harvard University
• Jack Bernard, University of Michigan
• Matt White, ACSIL
• Moderator: Peter B. Kaufman, CTL | Columbia University

B. Assessment  II | HM140
New approaches and perspectives in MOOC assessment 

• An Approach to Quality Assurance of MOOCs: Bringing MOOCs into Mainstream Quality Processes
  David Robertshaw, Elaine Owen and Syed Munib Hadi, University of Derby
• Using Prediction Models to Analyze the Effectiveness of the Instructional Resources in MOOCs
  Giora Alexandron, Zhongzhou Chen, Christopher Chudzicki and David E. Pritchard , Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Testing the Impact of Video Production Style on Instructor Performance Using AB Experiments in a MOOC
   Zhongzhou Chen, Daniel Palumbo, Hallie Voulgaris, Giora Alexandron and Dave Pritchard​, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

C. Case Studies I | HM150
Unique insights and lessons from MOOC production and research

• Adapting MOOC Technology for the Liberal Arts Classroom
  Sidhant Wadhera, Allison Zengilowski and Karen Harpp​, Colgate University
• A MOOC as a Virtual Studio for Creatives: An Experiment in Designing Global and Testing Local
  Adrienne Garber and Aya Sakaguchi, Columbia University and NovoEd
• MOOC Research at Illinois: Ten Summaries
  Jason Mock and Deanna Raineri​, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• IMF MOOCs: Training Government Officials for Better Economic Policymaking
  Ellen Nedde, International Monetary Fund

3:45pm - 4:00pm | Coffee Break |  HM152

4:00pm - 5:15pm | Concurrent Sessions

A. MOOCS as Open Educational Resources | Cowin Auditorium | HM147

• Timo Kos, Delft University of Technology  
• TJ Bliss, Hewlett Foundation
• Mary Lou Forward, Open Education Consortium
• Moderator: Lucy Appert,  CTL | Columbia University  

B. Design I | HM140
Practices aimed at improving MOOC design and pedagogy

• Harnessing the Power of the ‘Massive’ – An Innovative Approach to Participation, Digital Citizenship and Open Learning Online
  Peter Bryant, Chris Fryer and Darren Moon​, London School of Economics and Political Science
• Pedagogical and Technological Concepts for Collaborative Learning in MOOCs
  Tobias Hecking et al., Ruhr-University,  Bochum University of Duisburg-Essen
• Credentialing MOOCs in an Open Degree
  Drew Ross  and Susan Huggins​, Open College at Kaplan University
• Pedagogical Design Behind Open edX
  Piotr Mitros, edX

C. Case Studies II | HM150
Unique insights and lessons from MOOC production and research

• MOOCs Come to a Liberal Arts College: A DavidsonX Case Study
  Kristen Eshleman, Dr. Erland Stevens, Dr. Ann Fox, Dr. David Wessner and Dr. Daniel Seaton, Davidson College
• Lessons Learned: Experimenting with MOOCs
  Greg Bybee​, NovoEd
• Study Habits and Learning in a Physics MOOC
  Sait Gokalp, Youn-Jeng Choi, Zhongzhou Chen, Christopher Chudzicki and David E. Pritchard​, Dumlupinar University, University of Alabama, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Synergy between MOOCs and Face-to-Face Classrooms: Enhancing Both Pedagogies through Cross-Fertilization
  Michael Cennamo and Brent Stockwell, Columbia University

D. Behavior II | HM138
Analyses leveraging MOOC learner behavior data

• Learning Transfer: Does It Take Place?
  Guanliang Chen, Dan Davis, Georgios Gousios, Claudia Hauff and Geert-Jan Houben, Delft University of Technology, Radboud University Nijmegen
• CPSX, an XBlock for Collaborative Problem-Solving in OpenEdX
  Yoav Bergner​, Educational Testing Service
• Using MOOCs to Crowdsource the Future
  ​Myk Garn​, University System of Georgia

5:30pm | Reception & All That Jazz 
Featuring The Angelo Miranda Trio
Teachers College Russell Courtyard (rain: Everett Lounge)

6:30pm | Dinner | Teachers College Dodge Dining Room

7:30pm | Keynote Conversation |  Teachers College Dodge Dining Room

• Eric Foner, Columbia University
• Stephanie McCurry, Columbia University
• Moderator: Alice Kessler-Harris, Columbia University

Saturday, October 3


8:00am - 9:00am | Registration & Breakfast
Cowin Conference Center, HM146 & HM152
Teachers College, Columbia University

9:00am - 10:15am | Welcome & Keynote Panel | Cowin Auditorium | HM147
Day 2 Welcome:
Kathy Takayama, CTL | Columbia University
Maurice Matiz, CTL | Columbia University

MOOC Platforms: The Year Ahead:
Anant Agarwal, edX
Greg Bybee, NovoEd
Ajay Kapur, Kadenze
Andreina Parisi-Amon, Coursera
Mike Sharples, FutureLearn & Open University
Moderator: Fiona Hollands, Teachers College

10:15am - 11:00am | Poster Session & Break | HM140 & HM152

• Blending MOOC on campus: experimenting tensions in making course design match both local and global audiences' needs
  Fanny Declercq and Ella Hamonic, Université catholique de Louvain
• MOOCs, China and the West: First Experiences with MOOC production and delivery out of Hong Kong
  Markus Schuckert, Eric Tsui and Ian Brown, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Increasing the Quality of MOOC Assessments -The HarvardX Experience
  Jonathan Haber, Woodrow Wilson Foundation
• How MOOCs Improve the On-Campus Learning Experience
  Kim Manturuk and Quentin Ruiz-Esparza,  Duke University
• Experimentations in Introduction to Environmental Science (ENVX)
  Mike Goudzwaard and Andy Friedland, Dartmouth College
• The Case for Peer Feedback
   Jennifer Sherer and Pam Goldman, University of Pittsburgh
• Addressing MOOCs’ Sustainability Issues Using Data-driven Design Pattern Production
   Paul Salvador Inventado and Peter Scupelli, Carnegie Mellon University
• Content or platform? – An alternative way to understand MOOC students
  Yuan “Elle” Wang and Ryan Baker, Columbia University Teachers College
• Adaptively Personalizing Instruction through Collaborative Development of MOOClets by Instructors, Education, Psychology and Machine Learning Researchers
  Joseph Jay Williams, Sarah Schultz and Neil Heffernan, Harvard University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

11:00am - 12:15pm | Concurrent Sessions

A. Public Education & The Broader World | Cowin Auditorium | HM147

• Rob Steiner, American Museum of Natural History
• Allegra Smith, Museum of Modern Art
• Ellen Nedde, International Monetary Fund  
• Lance Warren, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
• Moderator: Will Fenton, PC Magazine

B. Design II | HM138
Practices aimed at improving MOOC design and pedagogy

• Innovative Design Approaches in the Data, Analytics, and Learning MOOC
  Matt Crosslin and Justin T. Dellinger​, University of Texas at Arlington [slides]
• Developing A Blended Learning Course for Chinese Computer Science Students
  Erik Hemberg and Una-May O'Reilly, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Design Considerations for a Teacher Professional Development MOOC
  Hedieh Najafi, Stian Haklev, Jim Slotta and Rosemary Evans​,  University of Toronto [slides]
• It Wouldn’t Be the Same without You: MOOC Design that Supports User-Contributed Content, Interaction and Teamwork
  Stian Håklev, Jim Slotta and Hedieh Najafi​, University of Toronto [slides]

C. Novel Practices | HM150
Exploring innovative application and tools of MOOCs

• A Model to Expand the Scope of Outreach Programs and Impact Residential Education through MOOC Initiatives
  Mary Ellen Wiltrout, Nathaniel Schafheimer and Sera Thornton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Interactive Sketch Input Tool for MOOCs
  Martin Segado and Jen French, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Easing Transcripts for MOOC Videos with an ASR System
  Carlos Turro, Jorge Civera and Jaime Busquets, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia
• Interactive Activities in MOOCS
  Elle Yuan Wang, Ryan Baker, Vincent Aleven, Carolyn Rosé, Jonathan Sewall, Octav Popescu, Gaurav Tomar, Oliver Feschke and Michael Cennamo, Columbia University, Teachers College, Carnegie Mellon University

12:15pm - 1:00pm | Lunch | HM152

1:00pm - 2:00pm |  Keynote Conversation | Cowin Auditorium | HM147
MOOCS and The History of Open Courseware: Past & Future:
Shigeru Miyagawa, MIT & University of Tokyo
Al Filreis, University of Pennsylvania

2:00pm - 2:15pm  | Break | HM152

2:15pm - 3:30pm | Concurrent Sessions

A. The Future of Video and The Future of MOOCS  | Cowin Auditorium | HM147

• Benjamin Wiggins, University of Pennsylvania
• Stephanie Ogden, CTL | Columbia University 
• Clayton Hainsworth, edX
• Phillip DeSenne, Harvard University 
• Moderator: Peter B. Kaufman,  CTL | Columbia University

B. Design - III | HM138
Practices aimed at improving MOOC design and pedagogy

• Learner as Teacher and Teacher as Learner: Designing Metaliteracy MOOCs on Three Different Platforms
  Kelsey O'Brien​, University at Albany, SUNY
• Creating MOOCs in Developing Countries: Lessons from the Crowdsourced "Shikkhok" Model
  Ragib Hasan​, University of Alabama at Birmingham [slides]
• The Student Experience of Online Education: Interviews in a California Community College
  Christopher Newfield and Cameron Sublett​, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College

C. Emerging Topics | HM150
Capturing new trends in MOOC production and research

• Developing the MOOC “Visualizing Postwar Tokyo” with Inter-Organizational Collaboration
  Toru Fujimoto, Yuri Isshiki, Yu Ara, Yuhei Yamauchi, Shigeru Miyagawa and Shunya Yoshimi, University of Tokyo, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Evidence of MOOC Students Using Multiple Accounts to Harvest Correct Answers
  Giora Alexandron, José A. Ruipérez Valiente and Dave Pritchard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• New User Patterns, New Research Parameters: Implications for Learning Analytics in an ‘On-Demand’ MOOC Environment
  Maryalice Wu, Dawn Owens-Nicholson, Paige Cunningham, Rashid Robinson and Sara Shrader, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Affective Learning Analytics: Description and Prediction on Student Emotion in MOOCs
  John Dillon, G. Alex Ambrose, Everaldo Aguiar, Nirandika Wanigasekara, Bikram Sengupta, Maloan Chetkur and Sidney D'Melllo, University of Notre Dame, National University of Singapore, IBM

3:30pm | Town Hall | Cowin Auditorium | HM147
​Visions for 2016 and Beyond

4:00pm | Close