Track 4

Combining Multimedia and Online Learning to Promote Active Learning in an Introductory Science Course

Friday, February 21, 2003
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. SESS04

Donald P. French, Professor of Zoology, Oklahoma State University

Connie Russell, Associate Professor of Biology, Angelo State University

While multimedia and Web-based materials are commonplace in the college classroom, their use typically mirrors the teacher-centered, didactic pedagogy that plagues science classrooms. We will demonstrate how we use these types of materials to create an active-learning environment that promotes knowledge construction and a deeper understanding of concepts and processes.

Postconference Resource

Designing a Web-Based Student Portfolio System

Thursday, February 20, 2003
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. SESS12

Sandra M. Bennett, Manager Online Teaching & Learning Services, Baylor University

Sharon Hynan, Analyst/Programmer, Baylor University

Douglas W. Rogers, Associate Dean for Student and Information Services, Baylor University

This presentation will discuss the design and creation process of a Web-based portfolio system for Baylor's School of Education (SOE). The discussion will include the collaborative effort between Baylor's SOE, Electronic Library, and ITS division as well as describe and demonstrate a Web-based e-portfolio system based on National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards for teacher preparation.

Postconference Resource

Designing and Building an IT-Intensive Academic Instructional Facility: An Example of Pedagogy Driving Brick and Mortar

Thursday, February 20, 2003
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. SESS24

Sally A. Roden, Academic Dean, University of Central Arkansas

Ronald B. Toll, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Lebanon Valley College

To support its teaching with technology program, the University of Central Arkansas opened a state-of-the-art academic facility to support IT-assisted pedagogy and enhance teaching/learning outcomes. The planning and development process and the product are potentially unique and have resulted in a building of unusual functionality, aesthetic appeal, and cost effectiveness.

ET Partners: Bringing Technology Effectively to Late-Adopting Faculty

Wednesday, February 19, 2003
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. SESS08

Sausha Bacci, Student Partner - Ed Tech, University of California, Davis

Harry R. Matthews, Director of Mediaworks, University of California, Davis

Christine French Sarason, Program Manager, ET Partners, University of California, Davis

A successful faculty-development program partnering undergraduate students with faculty members, one-on-one, has been pilot-tested and evaluated at the University of California at Davis. Faculty learning has been evaluated by questionnaires and focus groups. In the first year, about 30 faculty partners, with minimal initial technology skills, have participated.

Postconference Resource

Incentives and Target Modules: The Next Level in Faculty Training

Thursday, February 20, 2003
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. SESS28

Stephany R. Compton, Distance Education Librarian, Texas Woman's University

Anna Love, Distance Education Research Assistant, Texas Woman's University

Lynda Murphy, Director of Distance Education, Texas Woman's University

This presentation will focus on the evolution of faculty training efforts at Texas Woman's University from large-scale, departmental programs to individualized plans that better address faculty strengths and weaknesses. The new training emphasis is accomplished through an integrated multimedia approach and minimal staff.

Making Timely Revisions: Online Early-Semester Teaching Evaluations

Wednesday, February 19, 2003
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. SESS32

Andrew Lootens-White, Director, Educational Technologies, University of Missouri

Marilyn Miller, Assistant Director Program for Excellence in Teaching, University of Missouri

The University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) promotes early student feedback so that faculty can make meaningful changes before the semester is over. Using off-the-shelf technologies, MU's Program for Excellence in Teaching (PET) and Educational Technologies at Missouri (ET@MO) developed and piloted an online feedback system. This session explores the development process and findings from the pilot phase.

Planning for the Delivery of an Online Degree Program

Thursday, February 20, 2003
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. SESS16

George Saltsman, Executive Director, Adams Center for Teaching and Learning, Abilene Christian University

Kaye Shelton, Dean of Online Education; Asst Prof, Adult Education, Dallas Baptist University

A hot topic in higher education today is how to offer an online degree program. By focusing on thriving online education programs at successful institutions, several key areas of commonality have emerged. This presentation will summarize the best ideas and practices and provide a step-by-step guide for starting an online education program.

Teaching Time: Distance versus Classroom Instruction

Friday, February 21, 2003
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. SESS36

Diane Bender, Assistant Professor, Arizona State University

How much time does it take to teach distance education? This session presents comparative results of the same course taught at Central Michigan University (distance format) and Michigan State University (classroom format). Strategies are provided for dealing with technology delivery, increased student correspondence, and the benefits of teaching with technology.