[VPAAEtal] Sloan-C: Emerging Technologies for Online Learning - Virtual Sessions

[Academic Affairs]

Virtual Sessions


 

The Faculty Center for Teaching with Technology will be hosting virtual
sessions from the Sloan-C Emerging Technologies for Online Learning
Conference April 9th-11th.  Please see the listing below for sessions,
dates, and times. Feel free to stop by and watch! Registration is not
required.  To learn more about each session click on the title of the
session and it will direct you to an overview.  We look forward to
seeing you! 

 

April 9, 2014

 

Neuroscience + Learning Psychology + Education Technology = Education
3.0
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/neuroscience-learn
ing-psychology-education-technology-education-30> 

8:30am-AGIT 222 Conf. Rm.

Lead Presenter: Jeff D Borden (Chaminade University, USA)

Track: Evidence-based Learning

Interactive Workshop - 90 minutes

Session Duration: 90 Minutes

Abstract:

We know how to improve retention, assimilation, and connected learning,
yet these strategies are rarely used in classrooms.

 

20 Tech Tools for Teachers: Student Tested, Teacher Approved!
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/20-tech-tools-teac
hers-student-tested-teacher-approved> 

10:30am-AGIT 222 Conf. Rm.

Lead Presenter: Michele Gill (PLS 3rd Learning, USA)

Track: Innovative Media and Tools

Interactive Workshop - 90 minutes

Session Duration: 90 Minutes

Abstract:

Rapid-fire tour of 20+ free and fabulous online tools to implement
immediately with your students! Improve student collaboration. Leave
with a crowd-sourced Google Doc.

 

Blended Education Innovation Institute
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/blended-education-
innovation-institute> 

1:30pm-AGIT 222 Conf. Rm.

Lead Presenter: Len Bogner (Unversity of Central Oklahoma, USA)

Track: Learning Environments

InfoRm.ation Session

Session Duration: 50 Minutes

Abstract:

The Blended Education Innovation Institute is a design process of
planning instructional components and connections in ways to enhance
flexibility and "humaness" in student learning.

 

Learning Out Loud: Changing Student Mindsets About Voice Comments
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/learning-out-loud-
changing-student-mindsets-about-voice-comments> 

2:30pm-AGIT 222 Conf. Rm.

Lead Presenter: Michelle Pacansky-Brock (California State University,
Channel Islands, USA)

Track: Learning Environments

Featured Session

Session Duration: 50 Minutes

Abstract:

An action research study that explores the realities of community
college students who participate in online asynchronous voice
discussions.

 

Reclaim Learning: A Domain of One's Own
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/reclaim-learning-d
omain-ones-own> 

4:00pm-AGIT 222 Conf. Rm.

Lead Presenter: Jim Groom (University of Mary Washington, USA)

Keynote Address

Session Duration: 90 Minutes

Abstract:

This presentation will examine a decade worth of experimentation and
development at the University of Mary Washington that has resulted in a
series of innovative projects such as UMW Blogs (http://umwblogs.org
<http://umwblogs.org/> ), ds106 (http://ds106.us <http://ds106.us/> ),
and Domain of One's Own (http://umwdomains.com <http://umwdomains.com/>
)---not to mention its recent spin-off Reclaim Hosting (
http://reclaimhosting.com <http://reclaimhosting.com/> ). What all these
projects have in common is they operate from a shared ethos of
supporting an open environment for teaching and learning online by
helping faculty and students alike exert control over the digital spaces
they learn, teach, and ultimately live in.

 

April 10, 2014

 

Launch Pad Panel: Illuminating a New Ecosystem
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/launch-pad-panel-i
lluminating-new-ecosystem> 

8:15am-AGIT 222 Training Lab

Lead Presenter: Michael Staton (Learn Capital) - Panel Moderator

Emily Foote (ApprenNet), Kiran Kamity (Collaaj, Inc.), Ridvan Aliu
(EDUonGo), Lisa Dawley, Ph.D. (GoGo Labs), Alex Selkirk (Ponder), Brian
Sowards (USEED)

Plenary Session

Session Duration: 75 Minutes

Abstract:

In this plenary panel, Michael Staton will explore the opportunities and
challenges in today's new higher education ecosystem through a
thoughtful panel discussion with representatives from the Launch Pad,
cutting-edge edtech entrepreneurs selected to participate at ET4Online
through a competitive process.

 

LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online
Tests
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/lockdown-browser-r
espondus-monitor-protect-integrity-online-tests> 

10:10am-AGIT 222 Training Lab

Lead Presenter: Nick Laboda (Respondus, USA)

Vendor Showcase

Session Duration: 50 Minutes

Abstract:

This session shows how to maintain the integrity of online exams within
both proctored and non-proctored environments. Learn how LockDown
Browser and Respondus Monitor lock down the testing environment
(preventing printing, copying, accessing other applications) and use
webcam technology to deter cheating and ensure student identity in
online exams.

 

Innovation in Online Education: Pearson's Research & Innovation Network
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/innovation-online-
education-pearson%E2%80%99s-research-innovation-network> 

11:10am-AGIT 222 Training Lab

Lead Presenter: Dr. Jeff Borden (Pearson, USA)

Vendor Showcase

Session Duration: 50 Minutes

Abstract:

Dr. Jeff Borden will describe the academic research agenda and current
studies / projects underway at Pearson's Center for Online Learning. 

 

Dr. Strangespace or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Active
Learning Classroom
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/dr-strangespace-or
-how-i-learned-stop-worrying-and-love-active-learning-cl> 

1:30pm-AGIT 222 Conf. Rm.

Lead Presenter: D. Christopher Brooks (EDUCAUSE, USA)

Track: Learning Environments

Featured Session

Session Duration: 50 Minutes

Virtual SessionAbstract:

Six years of empirical research on the impact of Active Learning
Classrooms (ALCs) on teaching and learning that can convince even the
greatest of skeptics.

 

Predictive Analytics Case Study: Turning Insights Into Action to Improve
Student Success
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/predictive-analyti
cs-case-study-turning-insights-action-improve-student-su> 

2:30pm-AGIT Conf. Rm.

Lead Presenter: Darren Catalano (UMUC, USA)

Karen Vignare (UMUC, USA)

Track: Innovative Media and Tools

Session Duration: 50 Minutes

Abstract:

University of Maryland University College partnered with Civitas
Learning to use data analytics to understand student risk factors,
administer appropriate interventions and measure impact.

 

Emerging Social Trends: Decisions, Decisions
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/emerging-social-tr
ends-decisions-decisions> 

3:30pm-AGIT Conf. Rm.

Lead Presenter: Tanya Joosten (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, USA)

Track: Open Education

Featured Session

Session Duration: 50 Minutes

Abstract:

Higher education is undergoing a rapid transfoRm.ation due to changes in
societal interests and values. As educators, we must be responsive to
these changes and look to develop strategies to best meet the needs of
our students inside and outside of the classroom.

 

April 11, 2014

 

Mess in Online Education: How it is, How it Should Be
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/mess-online-educat
ion-how-it-how-it-should-be> 

8:00am-AGIT 222 Conf. Rm.

Lead Presenter: Amy Collier (Stanford University, USA)

Jen Ross (University of Edinburgh, UK)

Plenary Session

Session Duration: 75 Minutes

Abstract:

In this plenary session, Jen and Amy offer some ideas about how and why
we should stop offering and accepting promises of simplicity through
educational technology. Tidiness, order and sameness should never be our
ultimate goal when it comes to fostering great online learning. Through
stories, examples and provocations, we'll try to convince you to abandon
simplicity and embrace mess in your digital educational practices.

 

Setting Students Up for Success in Online Courses
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/setting-students-s
uccess-online-courses> 

9:25am-AGIT 222 Conf. Rm.

Lead Presenter: Marilyn Skrocki (Saginaw Valley State University, USA)

Track: Faculty and Student Development

Information Session

Session Duration: 50 Minutes

Abstract:

This presentation will share examples of pedagogical practices used at
the course level to help students become more effective learners in an
online environment.

 

Experiential Learning for Online Instructors: Teaching a "Teaching
Online Courses" Course of Course!
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/experiential-learn
ing-online-instructors-teaching-teaching-online-courses-> 

10:40am-AGIT 222 Conf. Rm.

Lead Presenter: Matthew A. Williams (Kent State University, USA)

Track: Faculty and Student Development

Information Session

Session Duration: 50 Minutes

Abstract:

Train future online instructors authentically using sandbox courses,
instructional templates, peer review, reflection, communities of
inquiry, and quality assurance using Sloan-C and Quality Matters
rubrics.

 

Cultural Differences in Perspectives Students on Course Design Features
Online Visual Design Principles
<http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/cultural-differenc
es-perspectives-students-course-design-features-online-v> 

11:40am-AGIT 222 Conf. Rm.

Lead Presenter: Charlene Hu (California State University Bakersfield,
USA)

Track: Learning Environments

Information Session

Session Duration: 50 Minutes

Abstract:

The focus is on researching the cultural implications of visual display
designs used to present online instruction to post-secondary students.

 

Thank you, 

 

903.886.5511

 

 

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