Texts and Contexts: Literary Analysis in Second
- Zedeck, Mary
- Dr. Mary Balkun

Creating a Quality Online Business Ethics Course
- Zakhem, Abe
- Renee M. Cicchino

Presentation Abstract: I teach Holocaust and genocide literature and have often brought Holocaust survivors into my classroom to tell their stories. Unfortunately many of them are now in their late eighties and nineties and it is no longer as easy for them to come to my classroom; therefore, this summer and fall I have been recording local Holocaust survivors and creating podcasts of these recordings that I uploaded to Stockton's site with their photographs and a brief bio. During the fall semester students went to this site and listened to the recordings, responding in webct to these Holocaust survivors. I think podcasts are a wonderful way to present recordings of survivors of all ages. It is a good way to open a dialogue between generations. Moreover, these recordings are especially useful for distance learning courses when students meet only online. Students too can learn to create these podcast, perhaps interviewing their grandparents or veterans. It is an outstanding technology.

Technology: webCT Web Interface
Delivery Method: Asynchronous distance learning via internet

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Presentation Abstract: Journals and wikis are complementary pedagogical tools that evoke particular learning behaviors. Wikis are collaboratively created websites that enable students to effectively communicate and share ideas and concepts as they create projects. Journals, on the other hand, are tools that facilitate reflective learning through dialog between student and instructor. This talk will focus on how journals and wikis work; how to integrate them into course design; effectiveness of the tools; problems and issues; evaluation and examples of applications.

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Presentation Abstract: Stagecraft is the training of students in proper theater production. The problem; how can one teacher oversee 50 students and still deliver a meaningful educational experience? (While finishing the set on time.) The answer: create a Stagecraft Website that houses online tutorials, calendars, scheduling programs, and an online assessment test.

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Presentation Abstract: This presentation will focus on the topic of whether Healthcare related courses, especially Healthcare Ethics, can be successfully taught online. In particular, the topic will explore how using pre-recorded and highly compressed audio and video files to assist in the construction and effectiveness of online courses in health care related education has proven to be extremely successful. The presentation will discuss how easily such audio and video files can be created, and more importantly, how tremendously useful they are in facilitating the simple construction of pedagogically successful online courses, particularly with the advent of a growing demand for offsite programs in healthcare education where a large number of students are confined by irregular and unpredictable professional schedules.

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Mary Zedeck, Instructional Designer, Seton Hall University
Dr. Mary Balkun

Title: Texts and Contexts: Literary Analysis in Second

Presentation Abstract: This session will explore the ways Second Life can help students engage in active interpretation of literary texts. Through the development of student-created learning activities and projects in-world, participation in a wiki, and reflection through blogs, students engage in research, material culture analysis, and historical/literary recreation. Students ultimately see first-hand the ways interpretive choices can affect the reading of texts.

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Presentation Abstract: Wikis are an invaluable tool for collaboration. They allow for interactive editing and presentation of joint work. One academic application in which its use has been introduced successfully is in support of group projects. Not only can group members interactively work together in an easily created electronic space, but educators can monitor progress, make recommendations and provide early feedback. This presentation will introduce wikis, how they can be created, how they are used, their applicability to various learning situations and review of their actual use in support of an E-Commerce class including student reaction.

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Presentation Abstract: At Passaic Valley High School (PVHS) a need was felt to design an international awareness program that reflects both New Jersey’s Core Curriculum Content Standards and the Cross-Content workplace readiness standards. A program was to be created that met our goals of (1) enhancing the awareness, understanding and tolerance among participants for different value systems and cultures (2) encouraging and fostering student-to-student exchange and increasing opportunities for both students and teachers to experience activities focused on global awareness (3) creating effective and responsible contributors to problem solving and decision making processes at individual, community, national and international levels (4) aiding participants in exhibiting reflective attitudes toward their personal values, the values of others, and the cultural values evident in their own and other societies (5) bringing youth face-to-face to meet and to discuss world issues that affect and unite us all. The “Around the World” project is a program that strives to promote global awareness and understanding through a combination of videoconferencing, on-line learning projects and discussions, E-mail and other classroom technologies. The main objective of this project is to have the world audience become effective and responsible contributors to problem-solving at the individual, community, national and international levels. The presentation demonstrates the use of various communication technologies in bringing the world together. This project represents a unique partnership between K12, higher education, and business. The major contributors to the project are Passaic Valley High School, the Verizon Access New Jersey Portal, NJEDge.net , Montclair State University and Global Education Motivators.

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Presentation Abstract: I will present a web based system for student practice and instructor testing of image based information. Traditional techniques for testing from images are clumsy and time consuming. This system permits an instructor to populate an image library with digital images, and to selectively add images from the library to practice or real exams. Images are used for test questions by building a 'hotspot' around the structure to be identified. Students respond to a question by clicking on the structure they believe to be correct and the system automatically grades the question. Practice quizzes can be prepared in which students have a set number of tries and receive decreasing points for each additional try they require. This system is designed to motivate student learning as it simulates certain gaming scenarios with which the student may be familiar.

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Presentation Abstract: Past research describes how social learning enhances knowledge building when students make connections among their peers and community creating learning environments that promote personal involvement and shared knowledge about a specific problem or topic. Educators struggle to develop innovative teaching strategies to meet the expectations of digital natives that are accustomed to this social environment. This presentation will describe how using cell phones can foster this social learning experience in an academic setting whereby students will participate in problem based learning activities that leverage mobile technology, which normally would not be achieved independently.

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Presentation Abstract: Late millennials have grown up in a high-tech world where information processing, life-skills and learning are influenced in unprecedented ways. Vivid computer graphics, extreme sounds, quick "bites" of information, two dimensional screens, and high intensity subject matter influence sensory processing, learning, movement, and attention. Some technological accommodations in IEPs and 504 plans can actually have negative long-term outcomes. This presentation touches upon the insights that Sandra Bostwick, a school occupational therapy consultant, gained while teaching college age students with Learning Disabilities. This information is important for parents, child study team members and teachers from pre-school through college age.

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Presentation Abstract: This presentation will discuss a range of capture tools that can be employed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the teaching/learning process. Capturing step-by-step actions accompanied by narrated explanation of what is taking place and why, and making these captures easily available for just-in-time or later review, provides benefits to both the instructor and the student, especially in a distance learning environment. Access may be online, via podcast or e-mail. Furthermore, these same approaches have been successful in enhancing professional development and support for faculty.

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Presentation Abstract: This presentation will focus on online course development for “Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Care”. The focus of the presentation will be on utilization of an organizational format intended to deliver large quantities of required technical information while still retaining a significant component of classroom debate and discussion and improving students’ analytical skills. The system of Video, Wimba and text Discussion Boards, in-depth learning opportunities and analytic papers organize learning content to enable the least sophisticated student to gain an understanding of the material and do well in the course.

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Presentation Abstract: Using the Wimba Voice Discussion Board and Pronto, the Wimba IM feature, professors can personalize their online courses and also assure a higher level of interaction between professor and student and student and student, Wimba Voice Discussions Boards allow for professors and students to speak to each other using their own voices which allows for extemporaneous conversation and lively debate. Pronto Instant Messages allows for students to speak to their professors and peers anytime both parties are online.

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Presentation Abstract: Online social networks are ubiquitous phenomena. This paper presents one educator’s efforts to refine his student’s skills in talking and writing about art through the integration of online social networks. Traditional art and photography courses use digital media primarily for production purposes. The integration of online social networks presents a unique opportunity for art faculty to incorporate existing technology that students are very familiar with and expand the boundaries of the traditional critique to a venue that students are more comfortable talking and writing in.

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Presentation Abstract: The continued to growth of online learning in the past decade has prompted the development of new strategies and methods for course design. The need to develop course materials that appeal and captivate the interest of online learners is higher than ever. This presentation focuses on the results of a doctoral dissertation that targeted instructional designers and administrators of online learning programs regarding their perceptions and practices pertaining constructivist learning environments in online course design. Results include the rationale and frequency for its adoption, barriers and type and number of activities grounded in constructivism.

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Presentation Abstract: Mathematics, along with experience/experiment, is essential to science. With just very basic mathematics and a computer, one can begin to explore some fascinating ideas. The availability of a computer and knowledge of either a programming language or a spreadsheet is essential. A few of these mathematical science ideas - such as random numbers, chaos, fractals, groups, and tensors – are explored. The use of projects in teaching math and science is important; examples are provided and discussed. Applications to global warming/ cooling, spacecraft, LASERS, and acid rain are given.

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Presentation Abstract: As an assistant professor of counseling, I am continuously challenging myself to develop new ways to improve classroom time management and increase classroom discussion and collaboration without reducing course content. Recognizing differentiating learning styles and technological competencies amongst my students, I searched for a solution to this issue. I looked for a technology that would allow for my students to a have greater control over their learning, and increase classroom collaboration/discussion time. Video podcasting is my solution to these challenges. This presentation will address the use of video podcasting, the effects it has on time management, pedagogy, and student learning.

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Presentation Abstract: The online Business Ethics course offered at Seton Hall University was created based on the Quality Matters rubric. A course template was formed incorporating the essential elements of the rubric that provided faculty a strong pedagogical foundation on which to build their course. Best practices such as an "Introduce Yourself" discussion forum, introductory videos for each unit and stated learning objectives were used to help students transition from a traditional face to face course to an online course. Other techniques employed were detailed expectations of both students and faculty and creative uses of discussion board layout and "mapping."

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Presentation Abstract: It has become increasingly clear that colleges and universities must comprehensively document what students learn during their graduate and undergraduate careers. Accrediting bodies, parents and students are demanding fair and objective evidence that demonstrates the institutions’ program quality in addition to clear corroboration of the caliber of student work. This work must establish the students’ range of knowledge, abilities, critical thinking skills, and dispositions that an institution claims it teaches or develops. This workshop will introduce an assessment system that provides chronological evidence of student learning and program quality using Eportfolios, artifacts and rubrics to collect and aggregate data.

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Presentation Abstract: This study asked, does the process of dissection of a cat enhance identification, classification, and understanding of muscle and nerve tissue in the human organism compared to those using of ADAM(r) software instead?  The main hypothesis was that a group of dissectors (n=17) would not show higher scores in subsequent exam questions compared to the ADAM group (n=17). After covarying for ability, the main hypothesis was partially supported.  Dissectors showed equal scores to ADAM users on muscle questions (p=.53), and dissectors scored less well compared to ADAM users (p=.005) on nerve questions.  In a subsequent study we showed that dissectors (n=14) were better at identifying features on a cat dissection (p=.01), but that ADAM users (n=19) were better at identifying features on a cat diagram (p=.03).  In feature identification on Human models and diagrams there were no differences between the groups.

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Presentation Abstract: After a 2004 Middle States evaluation, the PCCC College Writing Committee embarked on a study to enhance the writing practices at the college. Their recommendations are now coupled with a $2.5 million Title V grant to create a college writing initiative that centers on the redesign of 20 general education courses into writing-intensive courses over the next 5 years. Besides traditional course redesign and writing methodologies for these courses, the project includes campus wide e-tutoring, e-portfolios, library guides, wikis, streaming media and professional development for writing across the curriculum. This presentation examines two premises: that writing improves through writing, and that technology can improve the teaching of writing and the resulting student writing.

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Presentation Abstract: Participates will see the multiple uses of dynamic 3-D software applications to assess comprehension of complex content for all ages from pre-school to graduate school students. The presentation will be a demonstration of graphically-exciting, visually-pleasing original student generated still frames and short animations (Content Commercials). All ability levels of students can create products to illustrate competence and understanding of the subject matter in many disciplines. The original visuals can be assessed with the same degree of accuracy as an essay or test by using the appropriate methods. Come and find new bold ways to have students demonstrate what they know.

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Presentation Abstract: This presentation describes the development and delivery of a fully on-line, asynchronous lecture/lab statistics course. The presentation has two goals; First, to share some of the "hard learning" that I experienced that may help others who are planning a similar course. Another purpose is to examine how simulations and video may enhance learning in courses with a considerable lab component. As part of this second purpose, I will examine whether existing, typical academic structure and policies are suited to the development of courses that seem to require two separate skill sets, one set being content knowledge of the subject (in this case Statistics) and the second skill set related to the technology component required to build computer simulations and video.

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Presentation Abstract: Information literacy is a skill necessary not only for success in a graduate program but also for becoming a knowledgeable consumer of research and a practitioner who understands and utilizes evidence-based practice. This session will describe an undergraduate research seminar delivered as a hybrid course using Web CT. The course covered the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to read, comprehend, and summarize professional literature in speech pathology and audiology. This session will discuss course objectives, course content, methods of student engagement, and examples of student assessment. Data on student evaluation of essential learning outcomes will also be presented.

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