Are you in the beginning stages of developing an online or blended class? This webinar provides an overview of the Sloan-C New to Online Workshop Series and how you can develop the skills you need to successfully design and deliver your class.
Are you interested in taking advantage of Moodle’s Gradebook features? Join LTOE’s Justin L'Italien as he walks you through the basic process of building your Moodle Gradebook. This exclusive web conference will take place on Tuesday October 8th at 12:30 pm EST and then again on Wednesday October 9th at 7:00 pm EST via a virtual meeting room (Adobe Connect). To access the meeting room, please click on the following link a few minutes before the start time: http://plymouthstate.adobeconnect.com/r2rzz6y48yi/ (login in as “Guest”). A recording of the session will be available on CETL’s website following the workshop. The first 30 minutes of the session will cover the basics of setting up Gradebook and the remaining time will be spent answering specific questions from attendees.
Please see CETL’s web site for a broad range of teaching and learning announcements and events!
http://go.plymouth.edu/cetl
UPDATE: The workshop can be viewed at the following site: https://plymouthstate.adobeconnect.com/_a1049596205/pzu8yyyq7g/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal
Sponsored by LTOE
All of the session recordings are now available. Please contact PSU-LTOE@plymouth.edu for log in information.
July 8 - 8:30am
Lead Presenter: Dylan Barth (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA)
Tanya Joosten (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, USA)
Session Duration: 210 Minutes
Abstract: This workshop will engage participants through presentation and discussion to develop potential strategies and considerations for ensuring quality in blended courses on their campuses.
July 8 - 1:00pm
Lead Presenter: Jason Gregersen (Michigan Technological University, USA)
Session Duration: 50 Minutes
Abstract: How can you strengthen your course, challenge your students, all while improving curriculum discussion and faculty development? Blended learning across multiple sections!
July 8 - 2:00pm
Lead Presenter: Paige McDonald (The George Washington University, USA)
Laurie B. Lyons (The George Washington University, USA)
Howard Straker (George Washington University, USA)
Linda Cotton (George Washington University, USA)
Session Duration: 50 Minutes
Abstract: This presentation reviews faculty development initiatives and course redesign approaches that encourage adoption of blended learning in Health Science programs at The George Washington University.
July 8 - 3:00pm
Lead Presenter: Liz Ciabocchi (Long Island University, USA)
Amy Ginsberg (Long Island University, USA)
Session Duration: 50 Minutes
Abstract: The presenters will provide an overview of faculty development practices for training and/or certifying blended instructors in traditional higher education institutions.
July 8 - 4:30pm
Lead Presenter: Alec Couros (University of Regina, CA)
Keynote Address
Session Duration: 60 Minutes
Abstract: The prevalence of social media & social networking tools have greatly increased over the past several years. While this has meant an enhanced toolset for educators, 'business' models inherent in these new web products threaten to reshape educational systems in ways not consistent with ideal learning environments.
July 9 - 8:00am
Lead Presenter: Marc Parry (The Chronicle of Higher Education, USA) - Panel Moderator
Charles R. Graham (Brigham Young University, USA)
Heather Staker (Clayton Christensen Institute, USA)
Anders Norberg (Skellefteå Council/Umeå University, SE)
George Mehaffy (American Association of State Colleges and Universities, USA)
Session Duration: 60 Minutes
Abstract: The blended learning experts on this panel will introduce an upcoming book, Blended Learning: Research Perspectives Volume 2, and discuss the current state of blended learning research and practice as well as the needs and challenges for future research.
July 9 - 9:10am
Lead Presenter: Chantal Levesque-Bristol (Purdue University, USA)
Tomalee Doan (Purdue University, USA)
Session Duration: 50 Minutes
Abstract: IMPACT course redesign. Purdue University is flipping, blending, transforming, and reinventing the way we teach, students learn across the disciplines, and institutional change is fostered.
July 9 - 10:10am
Lead Presenter: Jon Mladic (Rasmussen College - Romeoville/Joliet, USA)
Session Duration: 50 Minutes
Abstract: Many Faculty struggle with the transition from teaching purely residentially to teaching in a blended modality. Focused training can increase success rates.
July 9 - 11:20am
Lead Presenter: Hossein N Hamam (University of Massachusetts Boston and American University of Beirut, USA)
Zaimah Khan (Northern Virginia Community College, USA)
Session Duration: 50 Minutes
Abstract: The presentation highlights best practices for building community in blended learning, utilizing a case study and a literature review of current trends.
July 9 - 1:30pm
Session Duration: 75 Minutes
Lead Presenter: Dawn Nordine (Cooperative Educational Service Agency 9, USA)
Michele Nickels (Cooperative Educational Service Agency 9, USA)
Janice D. Mertes (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, USA)
Concurrent Session: Unconference Session 1 & 2 (combined)
Session Duration: 165 Minutes
Abstract: Learn critical components for developing a K-12 blended learning program. Examine essential planning questions, implementation strategies, and promising practices to jumpstart your opportunities.
July 9 - 3:00pm
Session Duration: 70 Minutes
Sponsored by LTOE
July 8 - 8:30am
Lead Presenter: Dylan Barth (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA)
Tanya Joosten (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, USA)
Session Duration: 210 Minutes
Abstract: This workshop will engage participants through presentation and discussion to develop potential strategies and considerations for ensuring quality in blended courses on their campuses.
July 8 - 1:00pm
Lead Presenter: Jason Gregersen (Michigan Technological University, USA)
Session Duration: 50 Minutes
Abstract: How can you strengthen your course, challenge your students, all while improving curriculum discussion and faculty development? Blended learning across multiple sections!
July 8 - 2:00pm
Lead Presenter: Paige McDonald (The George Washington University, USA)
Laurie B. Lyons (The George Washington University, USA)
Howard Straker (George Washington University, USA)
Linda Cotton (George Washington University, USA)
Session Duration: 50 Minutes
Abstract: This presentation reviews faculty development initiatives and course redesign approaches that encourage adoption of blended learning in Health Science programs at The George Washington University.
July 8 - 3:00pm
Lead Presenter: Liz Ciabocchi (Long Island University, USA)
Amy Ginsberg (Long Island University, USA)
Session Duration: 50 Minutes
Abstract: The presenters will provide an overview of faculty development practices for training and/or certifying blended instructors in traditional higher education institutions.
July 8 - 4:30pm
Lead Presenter: Alec Couros (University of Regina, CA)
Keynote Address
Session Duration: 60 Minutes
Abstract: The prevalence of social media & social networking tools have greatly increased over the past several years. While this has meant an enhanced toolset for educators, 'business' models inherent in these new web products threaten to reshape educational systems in ways not consistent with ideal learning environments.
July 9 - 8:00am
Lead Presenter: Marc Parry (The Chronicle of Higher Education, USA) - Panel Moderator
Charles R. Graham (Brigham Young University, USA)
Heather Staker (Clayton Christensen Institute, USA)
Anders Norberg (Skellefteå Council/Umeå University, SE)
George Mehaffy (American Association of State Colleges and Universities, USA)
Session Duration: 60 Minutes
Abstract: The blended learning experts on this panel will introduce an upcoming book, Blended Learning: Research Perspectives Volume 2, and discuss the current state of blended learning research and practice as well as the needs and challenges for future research.
July 9 - 9:10am
Lead Presenter: Chantal Levesque-Bristol (Purdue University, USA)
Tomalee Doan (Purdue University, USA)
Session Duration: 50 Minutes
Abstract: IMPACT course redesign. Purdue University is flipping, blending, transforming, and reinventing the way we teach, students learn across the disciplines, and institutional change is fostered.
July 9 - 10:10am
Lead Presenter: Jon Mladic (Rasmussen College - Romeoville/Joliet, USA)
Session Duration: 50 Minutes
Abstract: Many Faculty struggle with the transition from teaching purely residentially to teaching in a blended modality. Focused training can increase success rates.
July 9 - 11:20am
Lead Presenter: Hossein N Hamam (University of Massachusetts Boston and American University of Beirut, USA)
Zaimah Khan (Northern Virginia Community College, USA)
Session Duration: 50 Minutes
Abstract: The presentation highlights best practices for building community in blended learning, utilizing a case study and a literature review of current trends.
July 9 - 1:30pm
Session Duration: 75 Minutes
Lead Presenter: Dawn Nordine (Cooperative Educational Service Agency 9, USA)
Michele Nickels (Cooperative Educational Service Agency 9, USA)
Janice D. Mertes (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, USA)
Concurrent Session: Unconference Session 1 & 2 (combined)
Session Duration: 165 Minutes
Abstract: Learn critical components for developing a K-12 blended learning program. Examine essential planning questions, implementation strategies, and promising practices to jumpstart your opportunities.
July 9 - 3:00pm
Session Duration: 70 Minutes
Learn to become an effective builder of sentences using the basic tools of grammar, punctuation, and writing.
Workload: 4-5 hours/week
May 13th, 2013 (5 weeks long)
On April 24th, LTOE sponsored the annual Spotlight on Faculty event. Each of the presentations explored a variety of interesting and innovative approaches to including technology in their teaching. We have recorded these 15 minute presentations and have made them available to watch on our website. Click on the presentation title to watch the recording.
Click link below to join the Adobe Connect meeting.
Login as a "Guest" around 7:20pm to test your audio.
http://plymouthstate.adobeconnect.com/maharaSP13
If you've never attended an Adobe Connect meeting, you may want to:
Test your connection: http://plymouthstate.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
Get a quick Connect overview: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html
LTMOOC is a collaborative course for language teachers of all levels to discuss and gain a deeper understanding of emerging trends in blended teaching and learning of world languages, including the methodology, best practices, and practical application of the blended and online classroom. The course will facilitate discussion and development of ideas in a connectivist-style MOOC, inviting all course participants to contribute. LTMOOC is designed to equip participants with the necessary core knowledge and skill set for designing, implementing, and improving a blended or online classroom.
Here's a video that describes it too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cU-tOZzQsj0
For more information or to sign up, visit www.ltmooc.com
Learning Technologies and Online Education (LTOE) is proud to announce this year’s Spotlight on Faculty, to be held on Wednesday April 24, 2013 in the Heritage Commons. This popular event gives instructors a chance to present to their peers technologies they use at Plymouth State. Proposals to present are welcome on a variety of instructional technologies in the classroom, whether it be face to face, blended, or online. Proposals focusing on administrative, professional development, and research applications are also welcome.
Link to proposal form HERE!
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