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eLearning/Library: Instructional Design

We Have the Technology . . . But Will it Make A Difference?

Through the examples of two successful case studies this presentation will demonstrate specific technology-based solutions to some of the compelling challenges we confront every day, whether as faculty, instructional designers or academic administrators. How do you present an integrated and comprehensive approach to the introduction to political science and to the study of western political thought, in order to create more flexible opportunities for traditional and non-traditional students to fufill their core requirements? We will present innovative examples of technology integration into curricula to support discipline-specific content and promote elearning to enhance and improve online and face-to-face courses.

Flexible and Engaging Learning Environments: Models of Large Course Redesign

Seton Hall University has been involved in the planning, design and implementation of large course redesign projects for over three years. Current initiatives include Oral Communication, Introduction to Psychology and Developmental Math. These projects utilize Blackboard to develop and deliver “enhanced” or “blended” courses, allowing for the creation of flexible learning environments. The benefits of these courses include increased feedback and communication between students and faculty, resources that address multiple learning styles and activities that promote self-directed learning. The presentation will address lessons learned from these projects from the instructional design, faculty, and student perspective.

Redesigning a Developmental Mathematics Program at Seton Hall University

The Center of Developmental Mathematics at Seton Hall University has embarked on the journey to redesign their program from a traditional lecture based class to a computer-mediated laboratory using MyMathLab. The structured self-paced classes in Prealgebra and Beginning Algebra will be fully implemented Fall 2005 with the goal of creating a series of courses which facilitate the students to master these algebraic and arithmetic skills necessary to succeed in college level Mathematics.

Biography: Keith Adams

Coming from New York University in June of 2004, Keith joined Seton Hall and the TLTC as an instructional designer. In this and his most recent role as Associate Director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning at The NYU Stern School of Business, and as an Instructional Technology Specialist in NYU's Faculty Technology Center, Keith goals have been to facilitate an environment where faculty were able to explore the potential of new media from a pedagogical and collaborative viewpoint. The integration of new technologies into existing curricula, in the service of more effective teaching methods represents one of the most significant areas of Keith's work and reflects his commitment to the advancement of teaching and learning in higher education. A graduate of Rutgers, Mason Gross School of the Arts (M.F.A., Photography and Digital Media) and NYU (M.A., Humanities and Art Education), Keith has taught courses in Digital Media, Photography and Design at NYU and a number of other schools in New York and NJ.

Biography: David W. Middleton

David Middleton joined the staff of the TLTC in November 2001 as an Instructional Designer. After graduating from Kenyon College in 1996, David began working in education as an English Teacher and the Director of Service Learning at St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City. While teaching at St. Peter's, he began using technology in his own classroom while completing his Master of Arts degree at Teachers College, Columbia University. This led David to Columbia's Center for New Media Teaching and Learning where he worked as an Educational Technologist before coming to Seton Hall. He is currently pursuing the PhD. in Higher Education Administration at Seton Hall.

Biography: Renee Cicchino

Renee Cicchino is an Instructional Designer for the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center at Seton Hall University. Her background in Communication, graphic design/multimedia and on-line education lends it self to the diversity of her position. Renee is an Adjunct Professor for the Department of Communication, undergraduate and graduate, on site and on-line courses respectively. Renee also freelances and her designs have been published in several books. A graduate of SHU, she holds a M.A. in Corporate and Public Communication and a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Advertising Art. In May 2002, she earned a Certificate in Information Technology.

Biography: Danielle Mirliss

Danielle Mirliss is a Senior Instructional Designer at Seton Hall University’s Teaching, Leaning and Technology Center. She is responsible for the design of both hybrid and online courses as well as assessment of various projects and initiatives. Before coming to Seton Hall, she was an Instructional Designer at The Distance Learning Project, an online division of Columbia University. Danielle is a doctoral candidate in the Instructional Technology and Media program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She also received her Ed.M from the same program and her M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from New York University.

Biography: Benjamin Harwood

Benjamin Harwood is an Instructional Designer at the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center at Seton Hall University.

Biography: Wendiann Sethi

Wendiann Sethi is the Director of Developmental Mathematics at Seton Hall University and coordinator for the Mathematics tutoring. She has been teaching on the college level for over ten years and specializes in working with students with Math Phobias or general difficulties with Mathematics. She has two Masters degrees - Mathematics and Statistics. She also consults as a professional/business coach and statistician.