SUMMER FACULTY INSTITUTE

We invite the entire University community to attend five enlightening sessions on matching technology tools to teaching and learning objectives.

The Summer Faculty Institute, held June 2-6, will explore the countless choices of both existing and evolving technologies available to enhance teaching and learning.

The sessions will be held in 127 Memorial Hall. Registration is free but required for all sessions. Space is limited, so early online registration is advised.

Please join us for this popular series! And share this newsletter with your colleagues and students who have an interest in enhancing their teaching using technology.

June 2, 1:30 p.m.: Selecting Sakai tools based on how people learn

Opening plenary presentation 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.
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June 3, 1:30 p.m.: The evolution of the digital learner

Featured guest presentation 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.
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June 4, 1:30 p.m.: Using technology to enhance instruction & engage students

Featured guest presentation 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.
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June 5, 1:30 p.m.: 50 ways to tell a story

Keynote presentation by Alan Levine, New Media Consortium
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.
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June 6, 1:30 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.
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