Teaching and Learning and Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences

Online K-12 Collaborations in the Northwestern University Collaboratory

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Title:Online K-12 Collaborations in the Northwestern University Collaboratory (ID: MWR08107)
Author(s):Bonnie B. Thurber (Northwestern University)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/17/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

The Collaboratory Project is a Northwestern University initiative that provides web-based resources, tools, and services for K–12 teachers and their students. Students use the Collaboratory to create, share, discuss, and publish short stories, annotated research, and journals in web-based document templates using a variety of media. Students are publishing for an audience of peers.

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Challenging IT Leaders to Mashup, Twitter, Tag, and Poke: New IT Strategies for a Digital Society - Sponsored by CDW Government, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner

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Title:Challenging IT Leaders to Mashup, Twitter, Tag, and Poke: New IT Strategies for a Digital Society - Sponsored by CDW Government, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner (ID: MWR08046)
Author(s):Susan E. Metros (University of Southern California)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/17/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

Today's youth are digitally titillated, visually stimulated, and socially connected. To educate and engage this new breed of learners, institutions of higher education are revisiting and revising the basic tenants of a general education by asking, What does it means to be literate in today's society? As educators transform the way they teach and conduct research, IT leaders also must alter their institution's IT strategy to best support a mobile, global digital citizenry.

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Examining the Partnership for the 21st Century, with a Spotlight on Technology and Humor

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Title:Examining the Partnership for the 21st Century, with a Spotlight on Technology and Humor (ID: MWR08079)
Author(s):Peter Jonas (Cardinal Stritch University)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/17/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

The Partnership for 21st Century is a national program providing a unified vision for learning. The key elements include core subjects, innovation, technology, and life/career skills. In providing an overview of the program, this presentation will focus on technology (and benefits of humor) while offering practical examples.

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Top 10 Challenges of the Academic Technology Community

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Title:Top 10 Challenges of the Academic Technology Community (ID: MWR07059)
Author(s):Dennis A. Trinkle (Valparaiso University) and John P. Campbell (Purdue University)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/12/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Within the past couple of years, teaching and learning has fallen from the CIO's top 10 list. This session will examine the 10 most pressing challenges within teaching and learning. Members of the EDUCAUSE Advisory Committee for Teaching and Learning will provide insights into each of these issues and a look into possible future efforts.
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Comprehensive Support for a Successful E-Portfolio Project

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Title:Comprehensive Support for a Successful E-Portfolio Project (ID: MWR0669)
Author(s):Karen Bonsignore
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/14/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:New York City College of Technology has developed multiple resources including a highly successful e-portfolio template system and a project Web site to provide a one-stop support center for project participants. Together, these resources integrate instructional and technical support, providing easy-to-use comprehensive tools for student and faculty participants.
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E-Portfolios for Small Colleges

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Title:E-Portfolios for Small Colleges (ID: MWR0613)
Author(s):David Lomas (Lancaster University) and Edward Barboni (Council of Independent Colleges)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/14/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Please join this timely discussion of the growing importance of e-portfolios of students' work—for reflective student learning, for the scholarship of teaching, for advising, and for program and institutional assessment. Participants will leave this session with a list of resources available through the EDUCAUSE Resource Center.
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IT and Educational Technology: What's Pedagogy Got to Do With IT?

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Title:IT and Educational Technology: What's Pedagogy Got to Do With IT? (ID: MWR0679)
Author(s):Shelly McCauley Jugovich (University of Minnesota Duluth) and Bruce Reeves (University of Minnesota Duluth)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/14/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The University of Minnesota Duluth Department of Information Technology Systems and Services has recognized the need to combine the teaching of how to use an educational technology tool with the pedagogical use of the tool. This presentation addresses the issues surrounding the question, "Should IT teach pedagogy?"
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Look, Listen, Learn: Collaboration in the 21st Century

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Title:Look, Listen, Learn: Collaboration in the 21st Century (ID: MWR0643)
Author(s):Joanne Gikas (The University of Memphis) and Corey Ray (The University of Memphis)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/14/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Would you like to connect to researchers abroad? Do you want your students to learn from experts in the field? The University of Memphis is using desktop collaboration to share knowledge and experiences among academics and professionals. Experience it first-hand and discuss planning and implementation.
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Purdue's System-Wide Deployment of a Classroom Response System

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Title:Purdue's System-Wide Deployment of a Classroom Response System (ID: MWR0696)
Author(s):Francoise Bachelder (Purdue University), Robert French (Purdue University), and Steven Lichti (Purdue University)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/14/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

A classroom response system is an electronic instructional system used by more than 40 instructors on the Purdue West Lafayette Campus encompassing approximately 9,000 students. Using eInstruction's classroom performance system software allows for more interaction to occur between instructors and students.

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The Multisensory Classroom

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Title:The Multisensory Classroom (ID: MWR0694)
Author(s):David J. Staley (The Ohio State University)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/15/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:This presentation explores what's next after the multimedia revolution: the multisensory revolution. IT will soon include technologies that present information based on an expanded range of senses, including touch, gesture, and scent. Institutions positioned ahead of this revolution will be at a competitive advantage in the multisensory age.
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