2008 Conference Schedule Jump to: [Thursday] [Friday] [Saturday] Download Schedule (pdf) Select a Theme to Highlight 1. Assessment 2. Authentic/Experiential Learning 3. Cooperative/Collaborative Learning 4. Critical Thinking 5. Diversity 6. Interdisciplinarity 7. Learner-Centered Instruction 8. Reflection 9. Teacher Effectiveness 10. Technology Time Thursday, October 23, 2008 7:00- Registration Opens! Breakfast at 8:00 Parlor B Parlor C Parlor D Studio 2 Studio 3 Studio 4 Projector, Internet, Overhead Projector, Internet Projector, Internet Projector Projector, Overhead Projector 9:00- 10:00 a.m. Keynote Address Maryellen Weimer Professor Emeritus of Teaching and Learning The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Growth and Development for College Teachers 10:00- 10:20 a.m. Break 10:20- 11:10 a.m. Establishing Research Support for an Innovative Teaching Strategy in a Nursing Research Course Astrid Wilson Best Practices in Studying and Learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Dawn Tamarkin, Wendy Ceccucci, Vanessa Hill Who is the Self that Teaches? Bruce Saulnier A Meeting of the Minds: Understanding the Differences in Expert and Novice Information Processing Debra L. Frame, Margo Bowman Why is it so Quiet?: Engaging our Students in Dialogue about Race, Racism, and Privilege Robert Simmons Put the Bunny in the Hat: How to Ensure Positive Student Evaluations Christina Shorall, Christine Liekar 11:20- 12:10 p.m. Evaluation of the Transtheoretical Model as a Learning Tool: Assessing the Effectiveness of a Behavior Change Project Implemented at the University Level Barbara Fralinger, Shari Willis E-books: Information in Your Palm Charlene Romer Critically Engaging 21st Century Learners in Class Projects Through Inquiry-Based Instruction: The Case of WebQuests. Laura Levi Altstaedter, Mauro Falasca, Marina Falasca Implementing a Writing Intensive Course in Harmony With Cooperative Learning Marie Palladini Immersion Learning: Utilizing Experiential Learning Theory to Facilitate Adult Learning Across Disciplines. Kyla Macario The Practicability of Learner-Centered Teaching as a Way to Enhanced Learning. Joseph Ongeri 12:10- 1:30 p.m. Lunch On your own or with ISETL friends. 1:30- 2:20 p.m. The Interactive Classroom: The Use of a Computer Response System to Achieve Learning Outcomes. Susan A. Walsh Faculty Perceptions and Communication with Immigrant/International Students: An Initial Exploration Andrew Herman, Julia Perriello Mindfully Resolving Conflicts: Diversity Facilitation Mun Wah Lee From East to West: Bridging the ?Cultural Learning Styles ? Critical Thinking Gap? with International Students. Susan De Pietro, Erin Dokter Object Lessons: Using Museums to Support Interdisciplinary Curriculum in Undergraduate Learning Carin Jacobs Getting our Students to Think!: Literacy Strategies for the College Classroom Renee White-Clark, Jan Harting-McChesney 2:30- 3:20 p.m. Student ?Multi-tasking?: Attention, Focus, Learning (or not), and Electronic Divertissements Jeff King Graduate School Preparation for Students from Underrepresented Groups L. Mark Carrier, Julianna Mojica Putting the "Human" Back in Humanities: Redesigning the Large Lecture Course as Hybrid Don Humphreys, Charles Clevenger Extending Learning Beyond the University Classroom and into the Community: A Model for Civic Action and Meaningful Reflection Robin Goettel Expanding Our Vision: Online Instruction Joanne Ratliff Presenting a United Front: Raising the Bar For Our Students Sharon Gilbert 3:20- 3:40 p.m. Break 3:40- 4:30 p.m. Partnering in the Community, Building Capacity and Understanding Diversity Wayne Tanna X-Men as BMOCs (Big Man or Maiden on Campus): Using Super Hero Metaphors to Engage and Inform Christie H. Burton, Zi Wan Opening Communication Through Critical Reflection. Michael White Enhancement of Cognitive Processing Within the Instructional Process Craig Abrahamson Different Responsibilities of An E-Instructor Ni Chang Cooperative Curriculum: Enhancing Student Experience Through Interdisciplinary Course Development Russel Carlson 4:40- 5:30 p.m. Gaming in the Classroom - Monopoly Lives! Charlene Romer Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Teaching: Exploring Strategies, Projects, and Outcomes Renee Croskey, Kevin Feldt Exploring the Potential of Teaching and Learning with Web 2.0 Tools Krista Terry Reflection: A Key to Developing Effective Teachers Michele Atkins, Kenneth Newman, Ann Singleton How to Create A Unique Statistics Project that Students will Enjoy! Jennifer Bready A Matter of Principle: Considering Academic Dishonesty Diane Aschenbrenner ◊   ◊   ◊   ◊   ◊ Jump to: [Thursday] [Friday] [Saturday] Download Schedule (pdf) Time Friday, October 24, 2008 7:00- 8:00 a.m. Breakfast TBA Parlor B Parlor C Parlor D Studio 2 Studio 3 Studio 4 Projector, Internet, Overhead Projector, Internet Projector, Internet Projector Projector, Overhead Projector 8:00- 8:50 a.m. What's Poverty Got To Do With It? : Poverty Simulation Used To Convey The Challenges Of Poverty In A Manner That Is Both Compelling And Enduring. Patty Wilson, Lisa Kelley Non-Traditional Projects in Undergraduate Education: Exploring ?Authentic? Experiences for College Students Sanlyn Buxner, Erin Dokter Drawing Meanings from Words - Using the Drawing Process in Online Teaching to Clarify Word Meanings Vici Taus Academic Responsibility: How to help our students recognize their role in the classroom La Tanya Skiffer, Keisha Paxton Undergraduate and Graduate Perceptions of Teacher/Teaching and Implications for Teaching and Learning Daphne Pan Learning from iPods: Is Mobile Learning from Portable Digital Media Players for Everyone? Peter Doolittle 9:00- 9:50 a.m. Developing Interactive Learning Modules Using SoftChalk Lesson Builder Susan Sanner, Katrina Barnes, Charlene Romer Values in the Multicultural Classroom: Their Impact on What We Teach, How We Teach, and How Students Learn Wendy Klepetar, Steve Klepetar Taking the Mystery Out of Grading: Using Rubrics to Grade Objectively Jill Lane, Susan Copeland, Debra Durden, David Ludley Encouraging Student Interaction and Engagement in Your College Classroom Cynthia Schubert-Irastorza, Marilyn Koeller, Janet Richards Rebalancing Responsibility for Student Learning Back to Students: Comparative Assessment of Cooperative Learning Michael Lyde Action Research Goes to School: Encouraging High Quality Teaching through Professional Development Carol Greene, Katherine O'Connor, Patricia Anderson 9:50- 10:10 a.m. Break 10:10- 11:00 a.m. Becoming a Mentor: Learner-Centered Training for First-Time Peer Mentors Bryce Bunting, Drake Allsop, Heather Waddel Learning Object Repositories: Practical Suggestions for Creating and Repurposing Instructional Material Laurie Bedford, Mimi Tschida The Use of Feedback in One-on-one Teaching and Its Use In Other Learning Settings Kelly Parkes Posing Questions to Focus and Engage Students Julie Schrock Student-Centered Control in the Learning Process? Involving Students Through Peer Assessment and Peer Learning Marit Allern, Ragnhild Sandvoll, Tove Dahl A Case for Greater Teaching Impact Rodney Vandeveer 11:10- 12:00 p.m. The Teacher Effectiveness Gumbo:Connecting Schema Theory and Best Practices Research Loretta Walton-Jaggers Service-Learning and Civic Responsibility: Is There a Link? Kendra Brandes, G. Kevin Randall Preparing GTAs to Teach in the 21st Century College Classroom: the Case of a Student-Focused Applied Pedagogy Practicum Laura Levi Altstaedter, Jeshua Pacifici, Shelli Fowler Overcoming Students' Resistence to Learner Centered Teaching Terry Doyle Owning Your I.P.P.E.E.'s: IntraPersonal Patterns for Processing & Expressing Experience James P. Dolhon Has Distance PostSecondary Education Improved Access and Success for Students with Disabilities? An International Perspective. Heather Ryan 12:00- 1:30 p.m. Conference Lunch and Awards TBA 1:30- 2:20 p.m. Falling in Love with Teaching and Learning: Proven Activities for Engaging Students Through Classroom Cooperation/Collaboration and Integrating Learning Into Students' Daily Life Experience Nancy Erbe, Rebecca Smith How to Teach Basic Writing Without Driving Yourself and Your Students Crazy with Boredom James Hartman Plagiarism School: An Alternative that Works Rozell Duncan From Adversaries to Colleagues: Improving the relationship between teachers and students Mano Singham Connecting Disciplines Together and Connecting Them to Student Experience: A Two-way Integration Model James Gould, Ted Hazelgrove Poster Sessions 1:30-3:20 2:30- 3:20 p.m. Adults Just Want to Have Fun: Implementing Humor as an Effective Strategy for the Reduction of Stress and Enhancement of Communication in Learning Marti Costello Multiple Perspectives on Graduate Education: What Could Learner-Centered Graduate Education Look Like? Erin Dokter, Sanlyn Buxner, Susan De Pietro Help Your Students Locate, Evaluate, and Communicate Information Effectively: Tools You Can Use Steven LeShay Two Thumbs Up! Using Film and Television to Teach Patterns NaomiJeffery Petersen Faculty as Instructional Leaders: Creating an Environment of Academic Motivation Katherine Erdman, Denise Peterson Poster Sessions 1:30-3:20 3:20- 3:40 p.m. Break 3:40- 4:30 p.m. The Synergy of Employing a Joint Active and Experiential Learning Approach to Teaching Short-Term Study Abroad Programs Mominka Fileva Academic Enhancement Using An Innovative Online Teaching Strategy Susan Sanner, Astrid Wilson, Katrina Barnes The 7 Steps of Emotionally & Cognitively Intelligent Teaching - ECIT Hilda M.M. Fanta-Scheiner Dealing with Troubled, Emotionally-Challenged, and Difficult Students: Risks, Resources, and Responsibilities Stephen Hundley, Wanda Worley How to Teach Statistics to Those Who Claim to Suffer from Math phobia? Gunapala Edirisooriya No Passport Required: The Evolution of a Study/Travel Course Miriam Diaz-Gilbert 4:40- 5:30 p.m. Instruction v. Learning: Are We Doing What We Believe in our Classes? David Dees Just Do It: Using 'Flow' Theory and the Creative Process to Produce Intrinsic Motivation Susan Sollon Hanilton, Aerika Diodati Web-Based Rubrics as a Tool to Facilitate Teaching and Learning Celina Byers Houston, We Have a Problem!: An Interactive Exercise in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving for Every Classroom Henry Venter, Catharina Venter The Best Active Learning Strategy: Cut the Lecture?Jigsaw A. Jeanne Miller Plurality of Perspectives: An Adventure into Looking Outside of Oneself William Williams, Angela Williams, Andrea Campbell, David Campbell, Cheryl Trull ◊   ◊   ◊   ◊   ◊ Jump to: [Thursday] [Friday] [Saturday] Download Schedule (pdf) Time Saturday, October 25, 2008 7:00- 8:00 a.m. Breakfast TBA Parlor B Parlor C Parlor D Studio 2 Studio 3 Studio 4 Projector, Internet, Overhead Projector, Internet Projector, Internet Projector Projector, Overhead Projector 8:00- 8:50 a.m. Helping to Make Course and Program Asssessment Effective and Painless for the Busy Person: The CUES (Consortium for Upgrading Educational Standards) Assessment Model Marjorie Donovan, Gary Wilson YouTube?Imprinting Information ?Their? Way Mary F. Mattson, Donald J. Raux Insuring Success of Collaborative Course-Based Learning Centers for Student Empowerment and Faculty Involvement Ronald Bieniek, Valri Bieniek, John Farley New Ideas and Techniques for Peer Reviewing: Empowering Students by Absolving them from Feelings of Judgment Josh Lederman, Stace Budzko Integral Education: Taking the Full Spectrum of Human Consciousness into Account Annie Wilson 9:00- 9:50 a.m. A Framework for Organizing Instruction That Promotes Social Justice richard gordon, j. Cynthia mcdermott, jose lalas Using Refutational Text And Lecture, Across Multiple Disciplines, To Dispel Misconceptions Annette Taylor, Patricia Kowalski The Search for Artifacts in a Technological Age: The Process of Storytelling through Vodcasting Kathleen Taylor Brown Improving Your Course through Embedded Assessment Suzanne Weinstein, Yu-hui Ching, Rose Martin, David Shapiro, Jill Patterson Cooperative and Collaborative Strategies: Alternatives in Adult Teaching and Learning in Exploring the Concept of Holistic Healthcare. lillian parker, Janie Shaw 9:50- 10:10 a.m. Break 10:10- 11:00 a.m. Developing a Multicultural Action Plan for Institutional Effectiveness Suzanne Phillips, Ivan Banks, Ronald Brown, Larnell Flannagan Authenticity from a Learner Perspective: An Emerging Perspective on Internet Based Course Content Laurie Bedford, Mimi Tschida Assessment 101: A Quick and Easy Way to Assess Your Courses Anita Whiting Changing the Atmos'fear' in the Classroom Felicia Stewart Show Me What You Know: Teaching For and With Creativity in the University Classroom Joy Faini Saab 11:10- 12:00 p.m. Using Screen Casting Software to Improve Support Online Instruction Wendy Ceccucci, Dawn Tamarkin, Karen Piantek Stepping Out of the Box: The Use of Minimally Structured Assignments in the College Classroom. Heidi Villanueva Fostering Active Learning in Large Classes: Strategies That Work Gina Zavota Help! My Program is Being Assessed, What Can I Do? Jill Lane Divide and Conquer: A New Look at Peer Editing Pamela Robinson 12:00 Lunch and Farewells On your own or with ISETL friends. Jump to: [Thursday][Friday][Saturday] Poster Sessions 1 Assisting K-12 and Community College Teachers: Online Educational Opportunities in the Sciences Mark Binkley, Michelle Johnston 2 Context-based Distance Learning Evaluation Model for Developing Nations Nertha Nyirongo 3 Crash and Burn to Something Learned Carman Wakefield 4 Developing Success(ful?) Dispositions in Teacher Education Candidates Richard Gordon, Desiree Zamorano 5 Effective Teaching of Large Classes via Distance Learning Mark Binkley, Michelle Johnston 6 ESL and Quality Teaching: One Person?s Experiences as Both an ESL Student and a College Professor Abdol Daghighi 7 Follow Me Home Initiative- Activity Based Learning Kathleen Taylor Brown, Robert Walters, Crystal Outlaw, Dion Harris 8 Implementing Contextual Teaching and Learning at College of Professional Studies Zi Wan, Christie Burton, Benita Moore 9 Interdisciplinary Approach of Teaching Biodiversity Hui-Ju Huang, Yu-Teh Lin 10 Teaching Policy and Developing Professional Identities at election Time: A Cross-Disciplinary Application of Problem-based Learning Scott Waltz 11 The Instructor?s Roles in Virtual Worlds Zane Berge, Mauri Collins 12 Learner-centered Syllabus for Teaching College Freshmen: A Way to Engage Students in Learning Olga Duncan 13 Ontological Learning amid Challenges to Non-Traditional Students Myron Sheu, Wang-chan Wong 14 Professional Presentations in the Twenty-first Century: Beyond Academic Public Speaking Dana Burnside 15 Seeing Is Believing: An Interactive Presentation on Analyzing Advertisements in the Classroom Lisa Wade, Gwen Sharp 16 University/Community College Partnership: Online Education Opportunities for our Students Mark Binkley, Michelle Johnston 17 Use of Drawings and the Drawing Process in the Online Virtual Classroom Vici Taus 18 Using Improvisational Exercises in General Education to Advance Creativity, Inventiveness and Innovation Peter Hackbert 19 WebQuests: A Technophobe's Friend Carman Wakefield

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