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Monday, June 2: Technology and the Changing Landscape of Learning
Introductory discussion will focus on developing an understanding of current research and perspectives on teaching with technology in higher education. This discussion will transition to a series of activities that engage participants in critical thinking on the web, and builds a foundation for developing meaningful personal learning using web-based tools.
Morning Sessions (9 AM – 12 Noon, Cabell 320)
- Introduction to Teaching and Learning with Technology
- Participant survey review
- Review of 2007 ECAR survey
- 7 Principles of Good Practice
- What the #@*& is Web 2.0 Anyway???
- Overview of web 2.0
- Example practices, tools and possibilities
- How is the evolution of the web changing teaching and learning?
(Lunch on your own 12 – 1 PM)
Afternoon Sessions (1 – 4 PM)
- Critical Thinking on the Web: What Should we Know About Web-based Search?
- The ubiquity of Google
- How are search results returned?
- Determining authority and authenticity
- Small Pieces Loosely Joined: Beginning to Build your Web-Based Learning Network
- Introduction to del.icio.us
- Develop conceptual understanding of tagging
- Shifting from private to shared: Developing networked learning resources
- Student generated learning resources
Tuesday, June 3: Expanding Possibilities for Connecting, Communicating and Collaborating
This day will focus on tools and practices that can enhance communication and collaboration to support the teaching and learning process. Participants will be introduced to a wide range of tools, and consider their applicability across varying instructional contexts.
Morning Sessions (8:30 AM – 12 Noon, Cabell 320)
- Individual work time and consultation 8:30 – 9:30 am
- Exploration, review and development
- Tapping into the Feed: Putting RSS to Work for You
- Web experience has fundamentally changed (content comes to you!)
- Understanding RSS
- Exploring Google Reader
- Course feeds and collaboration
- Web-Based Communication Tools to Support Learning
- Exploring Wimba Voice Tools to support innovative communication and instruction (Voice Boards, Voice Direct, Voice eMail, Voice Recorder, Voice Presenter)
(Lunch on your own 12 – 1 PM)
Afternoon Sessions (1 – 4 PM, Cabell 320)
- Web-Based Spaces to Support Collaboration
- Collaborative document development with Google Docs
- Let’s Build a Wiki: Collaborative resource development (Activity)
Wednesday, June 4: Exploring New Opportunities for Creating Learning Content
The focus of this day will be on exploring instructional technology tools that provide interesting opportunities for creating instructional content. Through demonstration and hands-on practice, participants will determine suitability of these tools for supporting learning goals in their teaching.
Morning Sessions (8:30 AM – 12 Noon, Cabell 320)
- Individual work time and consultation 8:30 – 9:30 am
- Exploration, review and development
- New Hope for Power Point: Exploring Slideware Tools
- SlideShare for sharing, discussion, reusing, tagging, student generated content
- Narrated slide shows as learning content - slidecasting
- Screencasting: Creating Powerful Audio / Visual Learning Materials
- Screen recordings to support learning (Camtasia Studio, Jing)
- Create a sample screen recording
- Explore opportunities for student generated content
(Lunch on your own 12 – 1 PM)
Afternoon Sessions (1 – 4 PM, Cabell 320)
- Podcasting in Education
- Introduction to podcasting in higher education / research review
- Copyright and fair use
- Create a sample podcast, subscribe and post
- Customize iTunesU space
- Explore opportunities for student generated content
- [Re]using existing content
Thursday, June 5: Using Technology to Enhance Assessment
Providing feedback is a crucial component of the learning process. These sessions will explore how specific tools can enhance both summative and formative assessment practices.
Morning Sessions (8:30 AM – 12 Noon, Cabell 320)
- Individual work time and consultation 8:30 – 9:30 am
- Exploration, review and development
- Developing and Integrating Online Assessments
- Assessment practices and options (quiz / test, prior knowledge assessment, diagnostic, surveys / polls)
- Surveys and assessments in Blackboard
- Building assessments with Respondus (pools, sharing, offline)
- StudyMate content
(Lunch on your own 12 – 1 PM)
Afternoon Sessions (1 – 4 PM, Cabell 320)
- Tools to Support Formative Assessment
- Role of formative assessment: Why bother?
- Clickers, Google Docs, Gliffy, Journal LX, Bb surveys
Friday, June 6: Feeding Your Web 2.0 Attitude!
The closing day of the Institute will focus on a buffet of web 2.0 tools that we view as having some very interesting potential to support teaching and learning. These will be “fly-by” presentations intended to highlight functionality and showcase some possible instructional uses.
Morning Sessions (8:30 AM – 12 Noon, Cabell 320)
- Individual work time and consultation 8:30 – 9:30 am
- Exploration, review and development
- A Mix of our Favorites to Keep you Creating, Participating and Learning
- ManyEyes, TagCrowd
- VoiceThread
- YouTube
- Flickr
- Jott
- Skype
(The LEGENDARY Institute Potluck Lunch, 12 – 1 PM @ the CTE)
Afternoon Session (1 – 4 PM)
- Participant presentations / reflections
