5:03 p.m., May 16, 2008--UD's 2008 Summer Faculty Institute, to be held June 2-6, will focus on matching technology tools to learning goals. Come explore the connections between technology and teaching and learning. Building upon what you want your students to learn, this institute will present an overview of the myriad choices of technologies available and guide you toward specific strategies for teaching using suitable technologies.
Schedule of events
Monday, June 2, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Welcoming remarks
Havidán Rodríguez, vice provost for academic affairs and international programs
Opening plenary presentation
"Selecting Sakai Tools Based on How People Learn," by Fred Hofstetter, professor of education
About this session
Faculty members require a wide range of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students. Sakai offers flexibility by enabling faculty to decide which tools will be available to students. From the assignment feedback system, the chat room and forums, to the testing, grading, wikis, blogs and podcasts, the Sakai tool set has proven invaluable to students progressing toward their goals. Hofstetter will provide evidence of the success of Sakai's potential based on student achievement, course evaluations and survey results.
About the presenter
Hofstetter is Professor of Education at the University of Delaware. He is the author of Internet Literacy and Advanced Web Design among other books. He works with other faculty to offer graduate programs in educational technology at the master's and doctoral levels. Hofstetter has participated as a pilot user of Sakai and a member of the Learning Management System committee.
Faculty panel session on Sakai
Richard Gordon (moderator), Computer and Information Science; Spring Davidson, Accounting and MIS; Don Lehman, Medical Technology; and Bob Simons, Psychology
Tuesday, June 3, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Featured guest presentation--"The Evolution of the Digital Learner," by Lester Ray, Apple Inc.
About this session
Ray will present an interactive talk about the impact of technology on a changing profile of learners. Ray's wide-ranging talk will delve into enhancing curricular pieces that have been a problem, globalization and how to best engage students using laptops in the classroom.
About the presenter
In his work with Apple, Inc., Ray has conducted large-scale professional development events for educators such as designing and delivering the hands-on technology training for the State of Maine's one-to-one laptop initiative. As administrator in the South Brunswick School District, Ray managed staff and budgets to provide staff development and new programs and courses. Before becoming an administrator, Ray taught biology, chemistry and physics at the high school level. At Ramapo College, Ray assisted in the development of the Masters of Educational Technology and designed and delivered the foundation course “Linking the Mind, Technology and Learning.” Ray has a long and diverse involvement in environmental education, ranging from scout leader to president of the statewide environmental education organization. Serving on the Governor's Environmental Education Commission under three administrations, he was involved in the crafting of New Jersey's environmental standards for education. Recently, Ray has applied his experience in Geographical Information Systems and environmental education to develop the watershed component of Revitalizing Science Teaching and Remote Sensing Technology (RST2).
Wednesday, June 4, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Featured guest presentation--"Using Technology to Enhance Instruction and Engage Students," by Kimberly Dyar, Cecil County Public Schools
About this session
This session highlights practical ways to apply technology to improve instruction and learning. An overview of podcasts, digital filmmaking and mini-documentaries will demonstrate innovative ways to merge media with course content. In small groups, we will explore simple ways to enhance your pedagogy with technology.
About the presenter
Kimberly Dyar is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher employed as a media specialist at Rising Sun Middle School in Maryland. She holds a M.Ed. from Frostburg State University. Her teaching career has spanned both public and private schools in grades K-12. In addition, she has taught undergraduate and graduate classes at Frostburg State University and McDaniel College. Since completing the American Film Institute's Screen Education program, she has taught filmmaking to teachers and students. Dyar serves on the Technology User Support Team for Cecil County Public Schools and provides ongoing professional development opportunities to faculty. A student panel is also scheduled as part of this session.
Thursday, June 5, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Keynote presentation--"50 Ways to Tell a Story," Alan Levine, New Media Consortium (NMC)
About this session
It was not long ago that producing multimedia digital content required expensive equipment and technical expertise; we are at a point now where we can create compelling content with nothing more complex than a web browser. This presentation reviews lessons learned from exploring 50 web sites for creating content via slide shows, timelines, media mixers, comic strips and presentation makers-and shows how the same story can be told 50 different ways.
About the presenter
From 1981-1986, Levine attended the University of Delaware where he earned a BS in Geology, a minor in Computer Science and a Phi Beta Kappa key before heading west. After a Masters in Geology at Arizona State University, Levine accepted a position as Programmer Analyst/Instructional Systems at the Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction (MCLI). Projects on the MCLI web site, such as the Ocotillo, the Maricopa Learning eXchange and Feed2JS furthered his expertise in this area. In 2002, his interests took him into blogging, RSS, and other Web 2.0 technologies.
In April 2006, he joined the NMC where he is the Vice President, Community and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He provides service to more than 260 member organizations via web tools, resources and communications. He is the lead technical designer and planner for all NMC web resources, facilitates face-to-face and online conference events and conducts research and support for the NMC Horizon Report. Levine blogs at [http://cogdogblog.com].
Friday, June 6, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Exemplary Use of Technology in Teaching Awards and Presentations
About this session
Come observe and discuss the accomplishments of UD faculty members who have been recognized by the Exemplary Use of Technology in Teaching Award. The winners will demonstrate how they incorporate technology into their teaching to enhance their students' learning experience. Entries were judged by their learning goals and how the particular technology employed helped the faculty achieve their objectives.
About the presenters
This year's award recipients will be announced shortly. Watch for the announcement in an upcoming UDaily article.
Registration
Registration is free but required for all sessions. Space is limited, so early registration is advised. Register online at [www.udel.edu/present/summer]. All members of the campus community are invited to attend the opening plenary and general sessions.
The institute seeks to further the connections between technology and teaching and learning. For more information, visit [www.udel.edu/present/summer/index.html].
The institute is co-sponsored by IT-User Services, Center for Teaching Effectiveness, Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education, Office of Educational Assessment and the University Library.
