Center for Teaching and Learning

Focus on Teaching and Technology: A Regional Conference 2009

 

Beyond Gadgets: Connecting Teaching and Learning with Technology

October 15-16, 2009
University of Missouri - St. Louis Campus

Enjoy this regional conference which is hosted free-of-charge to participants. We thank our generous campus vendors, businesses, and individuals who underwrite expenses for the benefit of enhancing teaching and learning with technology.

Program Schedule

Maps, Directions, and Parking

Conference Registration

Lodging
A block of rooms has been arranged at the Drury Inn St. Louis Airport. Here are the details:
Dates: October 14 and/or October 15, 2009
Cost: $79.00 for nonsmoking, dbl queen beds
Reservation cutoff date: Monday September 28, 2009
To make reservations: group id #2070329 call 1-800-325-0720 or online www.druryhotels.com

Keynote Presentation:
Thursday, October 15, 2:30-4:00 PM - J.C. Penney Conference Center Auditorium

Developing Knowledge-Building Communities Online: The Community of Inquiry Framework
The Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework (Garrison, Anderson & Archer, 2000) is a process model of online and blended learning. The model is grounded in the collaborative view which assumes that effective learning requires a community that supports meaningful inquiry and deep learning. The model looks at the processes of teaching and learning and was designed to replicate the learning community found in the typical classroom by focusing on the relationship of three elements: Social, Teaching and Cognitive Presence.

In this presentation, Dr. Karen Swan will explain the CoI framework and describe each of its elements. She will share a recent survey designed to measure student perceptions of the model and to provide feedback for future improvements.

Dr. Karen Swan is the Stukel Distinguished Professor at the University of Illinois Springfield.

Workshops (Register for day 1 and day 2 workshops; limited seating. If filled, contact us ctl@umsl.edu if you would like to be added to a waiting list).

Thursday, October 15, 9:30-11:30 AM
Getting Started on Your Web Site: FINALLY! -- Paul Wilmarth and Joe Naumann, UMSL
Come to this workshop and see how easy it is to start with a small or modest web site and gradually expand it as needed.
Limited to 20 participants. Participants are asked to bring a flash drive
Location: 65 University Center, North Campus

The Roles of a Successful Blended/Online Instructor - Karen Swan, UIS
This workshop will examine and discuss the roles of a successful blended/online instructor. Participants will share their own experiences and explore the teaching component of the Community of Inquiry framework (CoI) that will be described in Dr. Swan's keynote presentation. The teaching component consists of design, facilitation, and direct instruction in a learning community. Participants will develop practical guidelines and strategies for addressing instructional concerns and issues, such as incorporating journals and discussion boards, and have a more in-depth hands-on opportunity to apply the CoI framework to their online classes.
Limited to 40 participants
Location: 126 JC Penney Conference Center

Designing and Managing Effective Online Discussions - Jyoti Pande, STLCC
Interactive workshop where tips for establishing rapport and collaboration will be shared as well as rewriting discussion questions for clarity, focus, and deep learning. Useful for both online and face-to-face classes.
Limited to 20 participants
Location: 103 South Campus Classroom Bldg., South Campus
Software: PowerPoint and Internet access

Online Videos for Distance Education: Every PC Can Make One - Chris Niemeyer and Helen Shaw, UMSL
Participants will be guided through the easy process of making instructional videos using Windows Movie Maker and other applications that come pre-bundled with every PC.Participants are asked to bring a headset with microphone.
Limited to 20 participants.
Location: Technology and Learning Center, 100 Marillac Hall, South Campus

Workshops
Friday, October 16, 1:00-3:00 PM

Using SAGrader to Help Disadvantaged Students Overcome Initial Deficits and Succeed -- Curtis Atkisson and Edward Brent, UM Columbia
SAGrader is automated writing evaluator that allows students unlimited revisions on assignments. Disadvantaged students can interact with the system to increase their grades and learning.
Limited to 20 participants
Location: 449 Social Sciences Business Bldg., North Campus

Assessment of e-Learning: From Dream to Delivery - Douglas Eder, SIUE
Principles for assessment of learning in the E-nvironment resemble those for the F2F environment. This interactive workshop uses research-based principles to assemble turn-key assessments of student learning in technology-assisted environments.
Limited to 30 participants
Location: 134 Social Sciences Business Bldg., North Campus

The Joys and Challenges of Assigning Digital Video Projects - Tom Meuser, UMSL
Participants will learn the basics in how to structure, assign and implement a digital video project to promote student service learning. The instructor will speak from personal experience.
Limited to 20 participants
Location:TBA

Beyond Email and Course Documents: Extensive Uses of Blackboard to Engage Students - Denise Mussman, Bill Klein, Margaret Phillips, and Maria Synder, UMSL
Hands-on activities with wikis, blogs, and audio tools will focus on their value in fostering collaboration and self-paced learning; and, for offering feedback on student presentations and recordings.
Limited to 30 participants
Location: 103 Computer Center Bldg., North Campus

Campus collaborators:
Find your campus conference contact
Continuing Education, Information Technology Services and the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Missouri - St. Louis; Center for Teaching and Learning at Maryville University; MOREnet; St. Louis Community College, and Information Technology Services, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Questions? Please email your campus conference contact.

View prior conference topics below.

2008 Conference: Seventh Annual

2007 Conference: Learning: Impact and Evidence

2006 Conference: Enhancing Teaching, Engaging Learners, and Expanding Partnerships

2005 Conference: Supporting Learning Outcomes with Technology

2004 Conference: Engaging Strategies for Student Learning

2003 Conference: Learning Through Research, Inquiry and Civic Engagement

ctl