Virtual Conference Welcome (9:45-9:55 a.m. ET) and From Disruption to Design (9:55-10:15 a.m. ET)

Join us for this virtual conference welcome and overview followed by a presentation by Diana Oblinger.

From Disruption to Design: Technology is ushering in a new era for education and paving the way for many online learning innovations, including MOOCs, simulations, and games. Students want greater use of technology. Analytics is also a growing area for innovation in higher education that can be used to improve student decision making, pathways to degrees, and student success through early alerts/interventions. New business models are emerging predicated on IT that alter how time, faculty, and other resources are used. Institutions can go beyond using IT as a delivery channel, leveraging it to change the learning experience and catalyze different models. With thoughtful design based on institutional goals and values, IT can positively impact quality, student success, and institutional competitiveness.