Teaching & Learning with Online Labs across Science Disciplines: Making a Case for Greater Acceptance

$345.00
Price: $345.00
Level: 
Intermediate - Level 2
Key Online Workshop Information
Minimum Estimated Time Commitment: 
~ 5 - 10 hours/week
Resources Provided in Workshop: 
Presentations, readings, web links, discussion threads and other materials, viewable online through October 20, 2011
Half-Hour Workshop Orientation - Learn about moodle and Elluminate LIVE! Navigate the workshop space
1-Hour Live Panel Discussion - Participation in Live Q&A
Viewing of Live Sessions available through October 20, 2011
Event Summary: 

Participants will:
 

  • Explore the use of remote instrumentation and virtual labs in an online learning environment.
  • Learn about best practices in online science education including defining learning objectives, assessing student learning and evaluating the instructional effectiveness.
  • Discuss the importance of the scholarship of teaching and learning to validate this educational tool in current science education.
Complete Workshop Description
Online Workshop Description: 
This 2010 workshop builds on the previous Sloan-C MLO workshops which focused on the implementation of online laboratories as well as presenting successful case studies. We have seen that virtual, remote, and blended online laboratory learning experiences have been successfully incorporated into a variety of educational programs. However, the challenge remains in achieving wide acceptance of these modes of delivery as a valid learning experience. This year’s workshop will focus on clearly defining laboratory student learning outcomes and measuring student success. We will also discuss the importance of dissemination as a vital step towards greater acceptance of online laboratories as a promising educational tool in the sciences.  
Schedule: 
Workshop Opens - October 20th. Please introduce yourself and begin reviewing materials
Workshop Orientation - Monday, October 25th at 2pm EST
Workshop Officially Closes - October 29th. All workshop materials will be available through October 20, 2011
Sloan-C Certificate Program Eligibility: 

This online workshop can be counted toward the Sloan-C Certificate.

Pricing Information: 
Price: $345 Each Sloan-C Member price: $195 w/coupon code* (you will enter the coupon code on the payment page of your shopping cart process) College Pass Member Pricing: No Cost w/coupon code* (you will enter the coupon code on the payment page of your shopping cart process) *Individual Premium Members receive 2 discounts with membership, Institutional and Premium Members receive 20 discounts, and College Pass Members receive 100 "free" seats in the entire 2010 Sloan-C Workshop series.
Presenter/Panelist Biographies
Biographies of Presenters/Panelists: 

Dr. Sharon Brewer is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C. where she teaches a range of courses including general, analytical and environmental chemistry.   She obtained her B.Sc. And M.Sc. from the University of New Brunswick, and her Ph.D. from Carleton University.   Her research interests include chemical education with a focus on the use of remote instrumentation as a teaching tool, the development of inquiry based laboratory curriculum, and the use of technology for encouraging laboratory discussion. Other research areas include analytical method development, water treatment and  environmental chemical analysis. She is a co-investigator on a BCcampus funded project working since 2006 on developing an Integrated Laboratory Network using remote instrumentation for teaching purposes in British Columbia, and through this research is collaborating with UBC and WWU on the Integrated Laboratory Network project. She is also involved in distance laboratory curriculum development for the Open Learning Division of TRU.

Dr. Bruno Cinel is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Thompson Rivers University where his current teaching involves first year general chemistry; second year organic chemistry; upper level organic chemistry and chemical biology including advanced organic synthesis, spectroscopy, special topics and directed studies.  He obtained his B.Sc. from Simon Fraser University and his Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia. His research interests include science and chemical education with a focus on the use of remote instrumentation for laboratory and classroom activities and the assessment of laboratory learning outcomes. His other research interests include natural products chemistry involving the isolation, structure elucidation, and chemical ecology of compounds from terrestrial and marine organisms.  He is a co-investigator on a BCcampus funded project working since 2006 on developing an Integrated Laboratory Network using remote instrumentation for teaching purposes in British Columbia, and through this research is collaborating with UBC and WWU on the Integrated Laboratory Network project. He is also involved in distance curriculum development for the Open Learning Division of TRU.

Cancellation Policy: 

If you register and pay for a Sloan-C workshop/seminar and are unable to attend, we will be happy to apply your payment to another Sloan-C workshop/seminar at your request. However, no refunds will be given. This offer is good for one year.

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