Teaching and Learning with Online Labs Across Science Disciplines: Making a Case for Greater Acceptance

$345.00
Price: $345.00
Event Date: 
October 26, 2011 - November 4, 2011
Level: 
Intermediate - Level 2
certificate specialization: 
Administration
certificate specialization: 
Blended Learning
certificate specialization: 
Design and Delivery
certificate specialization: 
Tools and Techniques
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 26, 2012
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 26, 2012
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

 

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Complete Workshop Description
Online Workshop Description: 
This 2011 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 26th. Please introduce yourself and begin reviewing materials
Workshop Orientation - Wednesday, October 26th at 4pm EST
Workshop Officially Closes - November 4th. All workshop materials will be available through October 26, 2012
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 Members receive 2 discounts with membership, Institutional and Premium Members receive 20 discounts, and College Pass Members receive 100 (50 or 25) "free" seats in the entire 2011 Sloan-C Workshop series.
Presenter/Panelist Biographies
Biographies of Presenters/Panelists: 

Sharon Brewer

Dr. Sharon Brewer is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C. where she teached a range of courses including general, analytical and environmental chemistry. She obtained her B. Sc. And M. Cs. 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 with Bruno Cinel on a project working since 2006 on sharing analytical instrumentation for teaching purposes over the internet, collaborating with UBC and WWU on the Integrated Laboratory Network (ILN) and BC-ILN projects. The BC-ILN became part of the HP Catalyst Multi-University Consortium in 2011. Sharon is also involved in distance laboratory curriculum development, and along with Bruno developed a first year Chemistry distance laboratory course 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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