Presented by: Ken Ronkowitz, Manager, Instructional Technology, NJIT
Moderator: Laura Zieger
Abstract: The New Media Consortium's Emerging Technologies Initiative 2006 report on expanding the boundaries of teaching, learning and creative expression puts "social computing" and "personal broadcasting" at the top of their trends. Social computing, using websites such as MySpace, Facebook, and wikis, and personal broadcasting methods, such as podcasting and video blogging, is growing in use at a rapid pace with our students - and educators are being left behind. This session will give an overview of these trends with examples from students and faculty, and then focus on NJIT's current work using free and open-source wiki and blogging software to create non-commercial online collaborative spaces for academic use.
Presented by: Shunfa Li, Instructional Designer, The Office of Information Technology, Montclair State University
Moderator: Laura Zieger
Abstract: Podcasting allows students and instructors to review lectures or presentation both online and offline. It also provides students with chances to make up what they missed in the classes. Blackboard, at present, doesn’t have the ability to aggregate podcasts. Then, how can instructors incorporate podcasts into Blackboard courses?
Presented by: Yvette Louis, Assistant Professor, English, New Jersey City University
Moderator: Ken Ronkowitz
Abstract: This presentation will demonstrate the creation and execution of original multimedia grammar modules designed to help students improve their writing and editing skills. The modules were created using Camtasia software for screen capture and incorporate sound. The repertoire of modules is designed to present content in a variety of sensory learning modalities, to encourage independent learning, and to provide JIT customized feedback. The material for the modules is drawn from common errors found in student papers and can be easily delivered electronically for repeat viewing. The goal is to help students overcome their writing obstacles more quickly, effectively, and enjoyably.
Presented by: Patricia Kahn, Manager, Information Technology, Montclair State University and David Radosevich, Associate Professor, School of Business, Montclair State University
Moderator: Ken Ronkowitz
Abstract: When deciding to integrate technology into their pedagogy, instructors want to know whether or not the teaching tool is easy to use and if it will improve learning outcomes. This presentation describes why certain technology was considered, and details the improvement in learning outcomes that resulted from its use.
Presented by: MaryJane Clerkin, Coordinator of Online Faculty Support, Online Department, Berkeley College
Moderator: Chris Shamburg
Abstract: Raising the level of interaction in an asynchronous online speech course can be achieved by seeding discussion boards with topics of interest, providing a well-developed rubric for judging speeches, and encouraging peer-to-peer responses to the videotaped speeches provided by fellow students.
