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PRESENTATIONS

  • Abdul-Hamid, H.(2005, November 18). Best practices, faculty roles, and student engagement and learning.  Presentation at the 11th Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, Orlando, FL.
  • Abdul-Hamid, H., & Dai, Y.  (2005, October 28). Analysis of student course evaluation data in online courses: Factors affecting student satisfaction and learning.  Presentation at Evaluation 2005: Crossing Borders, Crossing Boundaries, Joint AEA/CES Conference, Toronto, Canada
  • Abdul-Hamid, H., & Lewis, C.  (2005, October 27). Identifying effective online instructional practices in undergraduate and graduate level courses. Presentation at E-Learn 2005—World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Whitesel, C., Lewis, C., & Abdul-Hamid, H.  (2005, August 5).  Assessing online learning and effective teaching practices.  Information Session at the 21st Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI.
  • Abdul-Hamid, H. & Lewis, C.  (2005, April 12).  Best practices of online teaching and learning. Presentation at the AERA Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada.
  • Abdul-Hamid, H., & SchWeber, C.  (2004, November 13). Effective instructional strategies: Mainstreaming best practices.  Presentation at the Tenth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning, Orlando, FL.
  • Lewis, C. & Abdul-Hamid, H. (2004, November 3-6).  Implementing effective online teaching practices: Voices of exemplary faculty, Presentation at the ASHE 29th Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.
  • Keeton, M. T., & Sheckley, B.(2003, November) Experience: A foundation for thinking, reasoning, and problem solving. Presentation at the CAEL Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
  • Keeton, M. T.(2003, September 26). Profiling instructional practices. Workshop at the Maryland Higher Education Assessment Conference, University of Maryland University College, Shady Grove Center.
  • Keeton, M. T.(2003, May 10). Enhancing instruction by the use of two principles of effective instruction. Workshop at Simpson College, IA.
  • Keeton, M. T.(2003, May 9). How faculty presence can be enhanced in online, classroom, and Web-enhanced classroom instruction. Workshop at Simpson College, IA.
  • Keeton, M. T.(2002, December 13). Effectiveness and efficiency in teaching adults in higher education. Seminar for Learning for Experience Trust, London, England.
  • Keeton, M. T. & Sheckley, B.(2002, November). Principles of instruction for adults in higher education, Plenary at CAEL International Conference, Washington, DC. 
  • Abdul-Hamid, H., & Sander, K. W.(2002, November).  Best online instructional practices: Self-report or peer review.  PowerPoint presentation at CAEL 2002 International Conference, Washington, DC. 
  • Collett, M., Keeton, M., Shayne, V., & Kenaszchuk, C.(2002, June 1-5). Best online instructional practices: Self-report or peer review. Presented at 2002 Air Forum, Toronto, Canada. 
  • Kenaszchuk, C.(2002, June 1-5). Online learning in Web-based courses.  Presentation at 2002 Air Forum, Toronto, Canada. 
  • Maina, S. N. & Keeton, M. T.(2002, April 19). Accountability, effectiveness and impact: The FOTTC experience.  Presentation at the College of the Air Distance Education Consortium(COADEC) Practical Magic: The Synergy of Learning and Technology, Annapolis, MD. 
  • Collett, M.(2002, April 1-5). Best online instructional practices: Phase I findings, Workshop at the American Educational Research Association(AERA) 2002 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
  • Shayne, V., & Collett, M.(2002, April 1-5). Interaction Online: A Content Analysis.  Presented at the American Educational Research Association(AERA) 2002 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
  • Kenaszchuk, C., & Collett, M.(2002, April 1-5). Online Interaction: Message-Posting Statistics from Sample Courses. Presentation at the American Educational Research Association(AERA) 2002 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
  • Keeton, M. T.(2001, December 4). Meeting with Spencer Foundation heads, CAEL, Chicago, IL.
  • Keeton, M. T. & Sheckley, B.(2001, November 8-10). Efficiency in Higher Education for Adults. Workshop at the CAEL International Conference, Orlando, FL.
  • Keeton, M. T.(2001, October 27-31). Served on Panel on Research on PLA at the CAPLA Conference on Prior Learning Assessment,
  • Shayne, V.(2001, October). Report on the DE DEMO project to the Department of Education. St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Keeton, M. T.(2001, September 18). Consultation assisting Boeing with PLA services to its workforce abroad.  CAEL, Chicago, IL.
  • Maina, N.S.(2001, August). Questions for online continuing education instructors. Cracker barrel presentation at the Distance Teaching and Learning Conference, Madison, WI.
  • Keeton, M. T., Panel. Accreditation and Assessment of Learning Outcomes. Presentation at the AAHE Conference on Assessment,
  • Keeton, M.T.(2001, June 9-12). Highlights of the history of prior learning assessment. Workshop at the National Institute on Assessing Experiential Learning(NIAEL), Merrill Lynch Conference Center, Princeton, NJ.
  • Keeton, M.T., Van Kleef, J. & Sheckley, B.(2001, June 9-12). Research on prior learning assessment. Workshop at the National Institute on Assessing Experiential Learning(NIAEL), Merrill Lynch Conference Center, Princeton, NJ.
  • Keeton, M. T.,(2001, June 1). Recent developments in adult learning theory. Workshop at the First Nations Technical Institute/Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment(FNTI/CAPLA) Conference, Belleville, Ontario.
  • Maina, S. & Keeton, M.T.(2001, May 9). Performance in the FOTTC project. Interim Report given at Anne Arundel Community College, Maryland.
  • Keeton, M.T. & Margarella, M.(2001, April 28-May 1). Study of writing proficiency in entering graduate students of UMUC. Workshop at the CAPS Conference, Kentucky.
  • Keeton, M.T.(2001, February 23). Final session to present report on the future of undergraduate education at Goddard. Advisory Panel to President and Trustees of Goddard College, chaired by M. Keeton. Northeastern University, Boston, MA.
  • Keeton, M. & Shayne, V.(2001, January 5). Discussions with the Office of Evaluation and Assessment National Advisory Board at UMUC, Adelphi, MD.
  • Keeton, M.T.(2000, November). Third session preparing report on the future of undergraduate education at Goddard. Advisory Panel to President and Trustees of Goddard College, chaired by M. Keeton. Meeting – law office in Washington, DC.
  • Keeton, M.T.(2000, November 14). Consortia in the delivery of distance education. Pre-conference keynote speaker for the CAEL 2000 International Conference. Chicago, IL.
  • Keeton, M. T.(2000, October 19-20). Advisory board meeting for the National Council for Adult Learning, Saratoga Springs, NY.
  • Keeton, M.T. & Sheckley, B.(2000, October 16-18). The brain as an ecological system. Workshop at the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL.
  • Keeton, M.T. & Evans, N.(2000, October 16-18). Prior learning assessment worldwide. Workshop at the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL.
  • Keeton, M.T.(2000, August 28). Keynote address for Faculty Work Day on Assessing Learning Outcomes. College of Southern Maryland.
  • Keeton, M.T.(2000, July 23-26). Invitee of Adult Learning Services of Public Broadcasting Service. Coloquium on Credentialing, American Association of Community Colleges(AACC) and National Council for Continuing Education and Training(NCCET), and National Council for Occupational Education(NCOE), Brainerd, MN.
  • Keeton, M. T., Travers, N., and Seidel, L.(2000, June 22-23). Consultation by a team of M. Keeton, Nan Travers(NHTI), and Lee Seidel(UNH), preparing final report on a 3-year FIPSE grant for the Adjunct Teachers’ Forum of the College of Lifelong Learning, Concord, University of New Hampshire, NH.
  • Keeton, M. T.(2000, June 15-18). Consultation—the last of a series also including October, 2000, at Bishop’s Lodge, Santa Fe; and at Stage Neck Inn, York, Maine, on the Radcliffe Intellectual Renewal Seminars(Harvard University) for women leaders, Black Point Inn, Maine.
  • Keeton, M. T.,(2000, June 10-13). Highlights in the history of prior learning assessment. Workshop at the 11th Annual National Institute on Assessing Experiential Learning of Edison State College and CAEL at Merrill Lynch Conference Center, Princeton, NJ.
  • Keeton, M. T., and Van Kleef, J.(2000, June 10-13). Brainstorming needed research on prior learning assessment. Workshop at the 11th Annual National Institute on Assessing Experiential Learning of Edison State College and CAEL at Merrill Lynch Conference Center, Princeton, NJ.
  • Keeton, M. T.(2000, May 30). Advisory panel to president and trustees of Goddard College, chaired by M. Keeton, second of four sessions to prepare a report on the future of undergraduate education at Goddard, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.
  • Keeton, M. T., Blower, D., Day, M., & Buchler, M.(2000, May 24-27). PLAR worldwide: A composite picture. Workshop at the 10th Annual FNTI Conference(CAPLA co-sponsored) at Bellville, Ontario, CA.
  • Keeton, M. T.(2000, May 24-27). Efficiency in learning: Five stories and a grand strategy. Workshop at the 10th Annual FNTI Conference(CAPLA co-sponsored) at Bellville, Ontario, CA.
  • Braaten, K., Evanchik, M. and Edwards, K.(2000, May 24). Continuous quality improvement: Evaluation processes for a new MBA program online. Presentation at the 2000 Web Initiative in Teaching Conference, University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD.
  • Shayne, V.(2000, May 23). They learn as much, or more…. Issues in research comparing face to face and online courses. Presentation at WIT Organizational Learning Conference, Adelphi, MD.
  • Keeton, M. T., and Light, R.(2000, May 9). Final meeting of the(three year) advisory committee for the Study of the Effectiveness of Cambridge College, co-chaired by M. Keeton(UMUC) and Richard Light(Harvard U.), at Cambridge College, MA.
  • Keeton, M. T.(2000, April 5). Committee on the Future of Howard County Community College, M. Keeton serving as member, Columbia, MD.

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PUBLICATIONS

  • Lewis, C., & Abdul-Hamid, H.(in press).  Implementing effective online teaching practices: Voices of exemplary faculty.  Journal of Innovative Higher Education
  • Lewis, C., & Abdul-Hamid, H.(2005).  Identifying effective online instructional practices in undergraduate and graduate level courses.  Proceedings from Evaluation 2005: Crossing Borders, Crossing Boundaries, Joint AEA/CES Conference.  Norfolk, VA: AACE                  
  • Abdul-Hamid, H., & Howard, J.(2005).  An analysis of student satisfaction in higher education courses delivered online and in the live classroom. The IPSI BgD Transactions on Advanced Research: Multi-, Inter-, and Trans-disciplinary Issues in Computer Science and Engineering, 74-78.  Online.  Available at http://www.internetjournals.net/journals/transactions_on_advanced_research/2005/january/TARVol1Num2.pdf
  • Whitsel, C., Abdul-Hamid, H., & Lewis, C.(2005).  Assessing online learning and effective teaching practices.  Proceedings from 21st  Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning. The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, Madison, WI.  Online.  Available at http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/Resource_library/proceedings/05_1917.pdf
  • Keeton, M. T.(2004). Best online instructional practices: Report of phase I of an ongoing study. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Network, 8(2). Available at http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v8n2/v8n2_keeton.asp
  • Keeton, M.T., Sheckley, B. G. & Griggs, J. K.(2002). Effectiveness and efficiency in higher education for adults: A guide for fostering learning. Dubuque, IA: Kendall /Hunt Publishing Company.
  • Keeton, M. T.(2002).  Foreword.  In Flint, T. A., Zakos, P. & Frey, R., Best practices in adult learning: A self-evaluation workbook for colleges and universities.  Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
  • Legrow, M.R., Sheckley, B.G. & Kehrhahn, M.(2002, Fall). Comparison of problem-solving performance between adults receiving credit via assessment of prior learning and adults completing classroom courses. The Journal of Continuing Education, 50(3).  [From work with UMUC.]
  • Keeton, M.(2002). Experiential learning and distributed learning.  Entry for the Encyclopedia of Distributed Learning. Anna DiStefano, Kjell Rudestam, Robert Silverman, & Susan Taira(Eds.) Sage Publications. 
  • Keeton, M. T.(2001). Prior learning assessment in the United States. In Norman Evans(Ed.), Experiential learning around the world: Employability and the global economy. London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
  • Kehrhahn, M. T., Travers, N., & Sheckley, B. G.(2000, Summer). Efficiency and effectiveness in graduate education: A case analysis. AIR Professional File, 76, 1-12.  [From work with UMUC.]
  • Sheckley, B. G. & LeGrow, M.(2000, June). The educational benefits of completing a portfolio of prior experiential learning. Learning from Experience Trust,(1) 2-3.  [From work with UMUC.]
  • Cubeta, John, F., Travers, N., & Sheckley, B. G.(2000). Predicting the academic success of adults from diverse populations, Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory, and Practice, 2(4), 295-312.   [From work with UMUC]
  • Keeton, M. T.(2000). Recognizing learning outside of schools in the United States of America. In N. Evans(Ed.), Experiential Learning Around the World, 31-48. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Athenaeum Press.
  • Keeton, M. T.(1998). Benchmarking best practices in: Assessing learning outcomes. In cooperation with CAEL(Council for Adult and Experiential Learning) and Trudy Banta, Special Consultant. Houston, TX: APQC.
  • Hoffman, T., et. al.(1998). Puzzling through prior learning portfolio assessment. College Park: University of Maryland College Park.
  • Keeton, M. T.(1998). Assessing learning derived from students' experiences. Assessment in higher education: Issues of access, quality, student development and public policy—A festschrift in honor of Warren W. Willingham. Princeton, NJ: Erlbaum & Associates.(From a speech to the Educational Testing Service Conference.)
  • Keeton M. T.(1998, December). Accrediting for effectiveness: Effective teaching and a system for its assessment. Eight perspectives on how to focus the accreditation process on educational effectiveness, 31-38. Oakland, CA: Western Association of Schools and Colleges. [San Marcos, CA: National Council for continuing Education and Training.]
  • Keeton, M. T.(1998, Fall). An interview with Morris T. Keeton. Journal of quality management in adult-centered education, III(3), 4–8.
  • Keeton, M. T.(1998, Summer). The 21st century American student: An attempted sighting. The Catalyst, 27, 3.
  • Keeton, M., Clagett, C. A., & Engleberg, I. N.(1998). Improving minority student success: Crossing boundaries and making connections between theory, research, and academic planning. New York: Richard and Hilda Rosenthal Foundation.(ED 422 036)
  • Keeton, M. T.(1998). Assessing learning derived from students' experiences. Assessment in Higher Education: Issues of Access, Quality, Student Development, and Public Policy--A Festschrift in Honor of Warren W. Willingham. Princeton: Erlbaum & Associates.
  • Hoffman, T., et. al.(1998). Puzzling through prior learning portfolio assessment. College Park: University of Maryland College Park. Development of the manual is required for use by UMUC assessors and the manual is being marketed outside of UMUC.
  • Sheckley, B. G., & Keeton, M. T.(1998, Spring). Perspectives on key principles of adult learning. CAEL Forum and News, 21(3), 3–6, 34.
  • Keeton, M. T.(1998). The challenge of connection: Higher education's contribution to social and economic development. Report of the North American Preparatory Meeting for the 1998 UNESCO World Conference on Higher Education, 20–27. [Canadian Commission for UNESCO, Ottawa, CANADA.] [Presented orally in Ottawa in April, 1998.]
  • Sheckley, B., & Keeton, M. T.(1997). Improving employee development: Perspectives from research and practice. [Monograph]. Chicago: CAEL.
  • Craft, W., Evans, N. & Keeton, M. T.(1997). Learners all-worldwide: A dissemination document. London: Learning from Experience Trust.
  • Sheckley, B. G., & Keeton, M. T.(1997). Service learning—A theoretical model. In J. Schine(Ed.), Service learning: Ninety-sixth yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education, part 1, 3, 32–53. Chicago: NSSE.
  • Keeton, M. T.(1997). Historical forces shaping the prior learning assessment movement. NIAEL Journal. Trenton, NJ: Thomas Edison State College.
  • Sheckley, B. G., Lamdin, L. & Keeton, M. T.(1996). Employability. In Elizabeth Steltenpohl, Jane Shipton, & Sharon Villines(Ed.), Orientation to college: A reader on becoming an educated person. Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
  • Keeton, M. T.(1996, September). Preparing disadvantaged adults for employment. For the United Way of Central Maryland Assessment Process, in collaboration with the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, Baltimore, MD.
  • Keeton, M. T., & Sheckley, B. G.(1996, June). The diverse students program: Increasing the success of adults from diverse populations. Adult Education.
  • Keeton, M. T.(1996, May 21–24). Prior learning assessment as seen under the dream catcher—Surprise and some shocks. The Hub, Special Edition for the 7th Annual PLA Conference, 1–4.
  • Keeton, M. T.(1996). Toward better workers and citizens: Reconceiving the challenge for educators. CAPLA Conference, Ontario, Canada, May, 1996. Published on the Internet by Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment.
  • Keeton, M. T., Mayo-Wells, B., Porosky, J., & Sheckley, B.(1995). Efficiency in adult higher education: A practitioners' handbook. College Park, MD: University of Maryland University College.
  • Evans, N., & Keeton, M. T.(1995). Various articles and a monograph on the assessment of experiential learning(AEL), its utility in workforce development, and the need for multinational exchange on developing appropriate assessment services for developing or mature economies wishing to use AEL. Published by the Learning from Experience Trust, London, England.
  • Royal, C., Mayo-Wells, B., & Keeton, M.(1995, February). Implementation of strategic interventions to promote diversity: Five schools face the challenge. Retention 2000 conference proceedings: Strategies that empower: Collaborate, educate, and excel, 77–94.
  • Keeton, M. T.,(Ed.).(1994). Perspectives on experiential learning: Prelude to a global conversation about learning. Chicago: CAEL. [Initial distribution of 1600 copies.]
  • Keeton, M. T. & Sheckley, B. G.(1994). Experiential learning theory revisited. International Experiential Learning Conference, November, 1994. Washington DE: CAEL.
  • Keeton, M. T., & Sheckley, B.(1994, Summer). A workable welcome for diverse students. CAEL Forum and News 17(2), 13–14, 30. [Indexed in ERIC for higher education.]
  • Keeton, M. T., & Mayo-Wells, B.(1994, April). Benchmarking for efficiency in learning. Bulletin of the American Association for Higher Education, 46(8), 9–13.
  • Clagett, C., et al.(1994–present). Reports of Intervention Studies for Diverse Students Program at Prince George's County Community College, MD.
  • Sheckley, B., Lamdin, L., & Keeton, M. T.(1993). Employability in a high performance economy. Chicago: Council for Adult and Experiential Learning(CAEL).
  • Sheckley, B. G., Allen, G., & Keeton, M. T.(1993, Winter). Adult learning as a recursive process. The Journal of Cooperative Education, 28(2), 56–67. [National Council for Cooperative Education(NCCE)]
  • Royal, C., Mayo-Wells, B., & Keeton, M.(1993). Action plans to serve culturally diverse student bodies. Retention 2000 Conference Proceedings: Leadership and empowerment strategies for ethnic minorities in higher education, 93–94. College Park, MD: University of Maryland College Park.
  • Keeton, M. T.(1993). Experiential education. The Encyclopedia of Educational Research, 5th Edition. Lebanon, Indiana: AERA, MacMillan Publications.
  • Keeton, M. T.(1993, January). Persisting in college. CAEL News, 16(1), 19.
  • Keeton, M. T.(1992, Fall). A continuum of learning options for workers. CAEL News, 15(3), 8.
  • James, R., & Keeton, M. T.(1992). An uncertain trumpet: Welcoming diverse students? Liberal Education, 78(4), 8–11. [This is also one of a small number of articles selected by the Association of American Colleges(AAC) from four or more times as many and reprinted in 1993; ours was re-named "Becoming a multicultural institution" in Current Issues in Liberal Education.]
  • Keeton, M. T.(1991, Winter). An alternative vision for metropolitan universities. Metropolitan Universities, 2(3), 53–63.
  • Keeton, M. T.(1990, June 4). On being a visiting fireman. CAEL News, 13(3).
  • Keeton, M. T. & Sheckley, B. G.(1990). The employability of the workforce,(4) 43-50. Policy Studies II. [Policy Studies Institute in London is analogue to Brookings Institution in Washington.] [Also delivered as an address to the Institute in December.]

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