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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Faculty,<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Please note the invitation below if you are interested in submitting a proposal for presenting at the 2017 Teaching with Technology Conference coordinated by
Texas A&M University-College Station.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Julie<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Julie McElhany, Ed.D.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Julie.McElhany@tamuc.edu"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Julie.McElhany@tamuc.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">P.O. Box 3011 Commerce, Tx 75429-3011</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D">Texas A&M University-Commerce</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> TAMU Instructional Technology Services [mailto:itsmaestro@tamu.edu]
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 15, 2016 9:00 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Julie McElhany<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Call for Proposals for the 2017 Teaching with Technology Conference<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">PLEASE SHARE WITH FACULTY, INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF & TRAINING DEPARTMENTS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Open to the Entire Texas A&M University System</span></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">13th Annual 2017 Teaching with Technology Conference</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Coordinated by Instructional Technology Services at Texas A&M University</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Wednesday, March 1 & Thursday, March 2</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">2400 Memorial Student Center (Gates Ballroom)</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a href="http://trk.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=ztotana6v_1-9c2x3441x01737&">its.tamu.edu/twtc</a></span></strong></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Instructional Technology Services at Texas A&M University is once again pleased to coordinate another System-wide two-day event for sharing the latest trends and topics in instructional technology.
Plan to be an integral part of it by submitting a presentation proposal and sharing your knowledge with colleagues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">This year's theme is "Activating Student Learning," with special emphasis on active, multi-disciplinary learning and inclusive teaching approaches that encourage student motivation. Presentations
will cover a wide range of teaching and learning topics in over 50 sessions. Plus, the schedule will feature two keynote presentations from leaders in higher education.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">We encourage all Texas A&M University System schools and agencies to both present and attend. Be part of a collaborative teaching community that discusses innovative education methods and shares
best practices.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Consider the following suggested topics for submitting a proposal:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Enriching course experiences through technology-enhanced instruction<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Designing, delivering, and assessing face-to-face, online, or hybrid courses in innovative ways<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Addressing current topics, emerging trends, research findings, and new initiatives<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Implementing accessibility standards, universal design principles, and diversity appreciation to enable learning for all<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Designing transformative coursework that helps first- and second-year students develop into lifelong learners and collaborators<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Introducing professional development opportunities, novel ideas, and tips to instructors<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Sharing implementation success stories, overcoming challenges, and discussing lessons learned<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Visit the Conference webpage at
<a href="http://trk.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=ztotana6v_1-9c2x3441x01737&">its.tamu.edu/twtc</a> to submit the short information form. Alternatively, email
<a href="mailto:itshelp@tamu.edu">itshelp@tamu.edu</a> with "Conference Presentation Proposal" in the subject line. Attach any pertinent documents to the email.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Proposals are due
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Friday, December 2</span></strong>. We will make notifications of acceptance by Monday, December 19.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Also view information about the regional 2017 Wakonse South Conference at
<a href="http://trk.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=ztotana6v_1-9c2x3442x01737&">cte.tamu.edu/wakonse-south</a>, coordinated by the Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas A&M University, as well as the 2017 Texas A&M University System Technology Summit at
<a href="http://trk.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=ztotana6v_1-9c2x3260x01737&">techsummit.tamu.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Contact ITS at
<a href="mailto:itshelp@tamu.edu">itshelp@tamu.edu</a> or (979) 862-3977 for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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