Transforming Informal Learning Spaces [Evaluate this presentation] Classrooms are no longer the only learning spaces on campus. Learning now takes place wherever the learner is inspired. Missouri University of Science & Technology has transformed an informal learning space that enables collaboration, socialization and individual work. This presentation will discuss the importance of informal learning spaces and how […]
Read More »Wimba, Windows, MathCAD, etc., in Disparate Courses [Evaluate this presentation] We will describe how one may use Wimba (in Blackboard) to help in teaching very different types of courses. For example, in a Linear Algebra course, one can use MathCAD in a computer lab; in a Foundations of Mathematics course, one may use Notepad and […]
Read More »Digital Citizenship – Promoting Academic Honesty and Accessibility [Evaluate this presentation] This session will focus on planning and designing courses to encourage academic honesty and appropriate accessibility. The discussion will revolve around the rights and responsibilities for basic legal or policy issues impacting students and instructors in higher education today. Specific topics will include cheating […]
Read More »DI for On High! Differentiated Instruction for Online Higher Education [Evaluate this presentation] This presentation will review the basics for Differentiated Instruction and describe strategies that can be used to enhance the online experience for college students. Research indicates that student retention increases when students have a personal connection to the learning environment as well as active […]
Read More »Creating a Global Learning Experience: The Role of Multi-Institutional Partnerships in Course Design and Improvement [Evaluate this presentation] Virtual teaming is increasingly important in today’s business environment. Providing real world opportunities that explore collaboration across organizational cultures, time zones, and practice gives students a tremendous competitive advantage and foster experience-based learning. This session discusses lessons […]
Read More »Challenges of Creating Online Content (2 HOURS) [Evaluate this presentation] Creating online content can be a very daunting task. This presentation will discuss the foundational knowledge needed to be able to create useful and effective content online. Topics will include technical communication principles, images, web page editors, and more.
Read More »Integrating Wikis into Courses and Collaborations [Evaluate this presentation] Methodist College of Nursing is integrating the use of wikis in courses and cross-campus collaborations using the free collaboration tool from Google called Google Docs. One of our undergraduate courses, Senior Seminar, will be highlighted with examples of how Google Docs is being used and why […]
Read More »Incorporating Rich Multimedia Content into Web Courses: Video and Audio on a Budget [Evaluate this presentation] How can we keep Web courses from being mere reading courses, and offer the same multimedia Web resources to our Web students that we do in the classroom? Moreover, how can we do it with little or no money? […]
Read More »Cycle of Learning: Effects from the Application of Technology in Instruction [Evaluate this presentation] Technology affects Instruction. Instruction affects Learning. Learning affects Knowledge. Knowledge affects Technology Technology applied to teaching and learning has been in vogue for centuries. Today, we typically think of this as the application of various computer-based systems and components to enhance […]
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