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Transforming Learning for the 21st Century: An Economic Imperative

Session Details

Thursday, May 25, 2006
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Session Type: Session

Speaker(s)

Chris Dede, Timothy E. Wirth Professor in Learning Technologies, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Abstract

To succeed in a "flat," global, knowledge-based economy, graduates of higher education institutions must have literacy in science and mathematics, creativity, fluency in information and communication technologies, and the ability to engage in expert decision making and complex communication. Shifts in every aspect of higher education are needed to accomplish this goal.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/TransformingLearningforthe21stCentury%3AAnEconomicImperative/10280

Break

Session Details

Thursday, May 25, 2006
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Listen to Your Learners - Student Panel

Session Details

Thursday, May 25, 2006
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Session Type: Session

Speaker(s)

Tony Caravano, North Carolina General Assembly
Mary Caroline Milan, Assistant Director, North Carolina State University
Nancy R. Zagbayou, Market Analyst, North Carolina State University

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/ListentoYourLearners%2DStudentPanel/10281

Break

Session Details

Thursday, May 25, 2006
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Faculty Work for the 21st Century

Session Details

Thursday, May 25, 2006
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Session Type: Session

Speaker(s)

Nancy Chism, Assoc. Vice Chancellor, Indiana University System
William M. Plater, Dean, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Abstract

The focus of the session will be on the changing role of faculty in adapting their own work to accommodate increasingly diversified and fragmented faculty appointments, the demands of a global academic workforce, and the necessary role of practitioners with expertise in using knowledge in interdisciplinary contexts.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/FacultyWorkforthe21stCentury%3F/10282

Break

Session Details

Thursday, May 25, 2006
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

How Do You Know What Your Students Are Learning?

Session Details

Thursday, May 25, 2006
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Session Type: Session

Speaker(s)

Marilee Bresciani, Associate Professor, San Diego State University

Abstract

As the demand for accountability is increasing, so is the engagement in outcomes-based assessment. How can you engage in effective, efficient, and enduring assessment? How is student learning improved as a result of such a process? This interactive session will illustrate good practice strategies for engaging in credible assessment. Participants will be given opportunities to reflect on how these strategies can be applied to their own institutions.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/HowDoYouKnowWhatYourStudentsAreLearning%3F/10283

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