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Conference Technology

Power Tools for the Power User

Presenter(s)
Bethany Bovard (Sloan Consortium, US)
Kim Moorning (City University of New York, US)
Additional Authors
Phylise Banner (American Public University System, US)
Session Information
July 25, 2012 - 10:30am
Track: 
Innovation in Media and Tools
Major Emphasis of Presentation: 
Applied Use (technology or pedagogy); Effective Practice; Emerging Technology (tools or processes)
Institutional Level: 
Multiple
Audience Level: 
Intermediate
Session Type: 
Interactive Workshop
Location: 
Casanova 604/605
Session Duration: 
90 Minutes
Workshop Session 2
Virtual Session
Abstract

This workshop will explore a new tools and technologies being used in online learning, including desktop and mobile applications.

Extended Abstract

As more and more teaching and learning tools and technologies appear on the horizon, the need for careful review of available applications and methods is rising. The Horizon Report is a good place to start, but where do we go from there? This fast-paced workshop is designed for a more advanced audience to review new tools and technologies for possible integration into their online teaching and learning, and to develop a strategy for continuous exposure to cutting edge solutions. Facilitators will present a series of tools and technologies, and illustrate methods for use and instructional design best practices for integrating these tools into the online classroom. Topics explored will include collaborative learning, video/audio, assessment, information visualization, augmented reality and AI. Participants will be required to bring their laptops/ipads/smart phones to this session.

Lead Presenter
Phylise Banner Phylise Banner is an information designer currently working in instructional design and distance education for the American Public University System. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with faculty, staff, students and IT managers to design, develop and deliver technology-based solutions across departments and disciplines. She regularly embraces opportunities to experiment with emerging technologies in order to best serve adult students at a distance, and to create communities of lifelong learners. Phylise presents regularly at regional and national technology and communication conferences on the topics of information design, experience design, creative hypertext, Web 2.0 applications, instructional design, information visualization and GIS technologies. She also teaches Digital Storytelling online for Empire State College. Her current research focuses on the use of Web 2.0 and information visualization applications to establish community and visual presence in the online classroom.
   
Bethany Bovard

Bethany Bovard is an adjunct teacher and staff at New Mexico State University, where she teaches and develops distance education programs and courses. Her primary interestes and work all relateto professional development of educators interested in learning how to integrate technology into their courses and how to teach online. Bethany's background in computer technologies began in the late 1970's when she took her first programming class, and she continues to be an avid user of all types of computer technology. While she is passionate about technology in general, her real interest is in helping teachers and faculty find and select the right technologies to support the learning objectives of their courses. Bethany's work with Sloan-C as a workshop creator and facilitator allows her to indulge those passions daily.
   
 

Prof. Kim Moorning is a graduate of Columbia University – Teachers College and New York University - Polytechnic Institute with degrees in Education Leadership & Management Information Systems and is currently pursuing a post-graduate degree in Instructional Technology & Media. With over 27 years' experience as a computer technologist and 14 years as an instructional technologist and educator, she currently works or the City University of New York in the Computer Information Systems department. An avid researcher and author, her academic pursuits are geared toward transforming the education experience by infusing technology throughout the curriculum. Her recent publications include Universal Instructional Design, Mastering the Strategic Instructional Design of Curriculum Elements in Virtual Learning Environments, Internet & Emerging Technologies and most Technology Tools & Tips for Designing the Digital Classroom.

 

 

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