Description:
This presentation delves into the topic of online proctoring in higher education, examining its current state, legal considerations, and future prospects. It begins with an overview of the results of a survey conducted from participants across Oklahoma higher education institutions, providing insights into their experiences, challenges, and preferences regarding online proctoring. Next, the presentation will recap a comprehensive session on online proctoring, highlighting the current perspectives shared by industry experts and educators. This section explores various aspects of online proctoring, including its effectiveness, technology advancements, and ethical implications. Additionally, the presenters will address key legal issues such as privacy concerns, data protection regulations, and compliance with accessibility standards. It also examines the impact of these legal considerations on the design and implementation of online proctoring systems in higher education settings. Finally, the presentation will discuss the survey results post presentation, providing valuable feedback and insights from the attendees. Based on these findings, it outlines considerations for the future of online proctoring, including potential improvements, strategies for enhancing student engagement and satisfaction, and best practices for addressing legal and ethical concerns. Overall, this presentation offers a comprehensive review of online proctoring in higher education, combining survey data, expert perspectives, legal insights, and future considerations to inform and guide stakeholders in their decision-making processes.

Facilitators/Institution:
Amanda Keesee (University of Central Oklahoma), Margot Gregory (Cameron University), Simon Ringsmuth (Oklahoma State University), and Alisha Ridenour (Southeastern Oklahoma State University)

Description: This session will help you expand your knowledge of the tools available in zoom and how to best implement them in your live sessions with others. Zoom has a variety of tools such as polls, whiteboards with templates, team chat, channels, and more! In addition, you will be introduced to some methods for moderating your zoom meeting as the facilitator and how to avoid screen sharing issues.

Facilitators/Institution: Lora Pezzell (University of Central Oklahoma)

Description: The Oklahoma Teacher Connection (OTC) is a division of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education that focuses on linking resources and transforming education. In this morning session, we will explore adaptive strategies, highlighting seven categories of “lessons learned” during the pandemic years 2020-2022.

Facilitators: Dr. Melissa Brevetti and Dr. Goldie Thompson (Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education)

Description: Laura Garrett discusses the most successful methods to enrich Zoom and outlines the pitfalls. These methods allow participation in engaging ways, sometimes more than in a live classroom. Personal engagement creates greater feelings of community and lessens feelings of isolation. More responsive exchanges between students and instructors can prevent miscommunication. There can be advantages for students who have difficulty with many challenges.

Facilitators: Laura Garrett (Tulsa Community College)

Available as an on-demand course, Zoom Towards Engagement targets best practices when teaching online via Zoom.  Many of the resources are also useful for administrators and staff as many events and functions have transitioned into an online environment.  This course will be continuously updated as new Zoom updates and functions are released.

Description: Learn how Western Oklahoma State College shifted its student tutoring programs to a fully virtual format using existing tools, including Zoom.

Facilitators: Melissa Smith and Katie Brewer (Western Oklahoma State College)