The University of Findlay - Program Schedule

The University of Findlay’s Conference on Teaching, Learning and Technology Centers (TLTCs)

“A Snapshot of Teaching, Learning and Technology Centers (TLTCs): Pedagogies and Practicalities”

Conference Schedule

Thursday, May 10, 2007

12:30 -1:15 pm	Registration, Check-in and Refreshments (Winebrenner Building Lobby)
1:15 – 1:30	Welcoming Remarks “Welcome to The University of Findlay,” Dr. DeBow Freed, President and Dr. Dan May, Vice-President of Academic Affairs (Winebrenner Convocation Center)
1:30 – 3:00	Keynote Presentation Dr. Mark Taylor, "Generation NeXt Comes to College -Understanding, Teaching and Serving Today's Postmodern Students" (Winebrenner Convocation Center)
3:00 – 3:15	Break (Walk to Davis Street Building)
3:15 – 4:00	Concurrent Sessions Session 1A: Question and Answer Session with Dr. Mark Taylor, Keynote Speaker (Davis 188) Session 1B: “Highlights of The University of Findlay’s Online Certification Program,” Dr. Skip Cindric, Dean Mary Jo Geise, and Dr. Gwynne Rife, The University of Findlay, OH (Davis 186) Session 1C: “Demonstrations of Collaborative Projects between The University of Findlay Faculty and the TLTC”, Dr. Bethany Henderson-Dean, Dr. Diane Kontar, Connie Leatherman, Sharon Milligan, Dr. Chris Moser, and Donna Smith, The University of Findlay, OH (Davis 183 and Davis 184) Session 1D: Poster Displays (Davis 181) Poster: “Forging New Relationships and Program Development through Academic Program Partnerships,” Cheryl Cape, Dr. Ray McCandless, and Brian Reynard, The University of Findlay, OH Poster: "The ATS Student Coach Program: Growth and Learning through Service," ATS Student Coaches, The University of Findlay, OH Poster: "The One Stop Shop - Supporting the Transformation to a Distributed Web Presence," Ronald Knopf, Kelly Vackert and Scott Walthour, The University of Findlay, OH Poster: "The University of Findlay's Teaching with Laptops Pilot Program, 2003-2004," Cheryl Cape and Ronald Knopf, The University of Findlay, OH
4:00 – 4:15	Break (Walk to Winebrenner Building)
4:15 – 5:15	Featured Session "Learning and Teaching with Emerging Technologies,” Dr. Tim Best, Ohio Board of Regents (Winebrenner Convocation Center)
5:15 – 6:00	Welcoming Reception (Lape Great Hall, Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion) Tour of the Mazza Museum (The world's first and largest teaching museum devoted to literacy and the art of children's picture books.)

Friday, May 11, 2007

8:30 – 9:00 am	Registration, Check-in and Vendor Reception Continental Breakfast (Davis Street Building)
9:00 – 9:45	Concurrent Sessions Session 2A: “Building the Literacy Resource Exchange: A Look at the Research Work of a TLTC,” Dr. William Hart-Davidson, Michigan State University, MI (Davis 102) Session 2B: “IIT’s Digital Media Center: Combining Community Service with Academic Enhancement,” Dr. Glenn Broadhead and Joy Robinson, Illinois Institute of Technology, IL (Davis 188) Session 2C: Vendor Presentation by Tegrity "Learn-Achieve-Succeed: New Technologies for Enhancing Student Performance," Michael McAlister and Eli Curran, Tegrity (Davis 186)
9:45 – 10:30	Concurrent Sessions Session 3A: “Redefining Educational Technology: An Integrated Approach,” John DiGennaro, Baldwin-Wallace College, OH (Davis 184) Session 3B: “Instructional Technology Support Team as Part of a College Wide Center for Organizational Success,” Chris Curtis and Leslie Hersh, Delta College, MI abstract and presentation (Davis 183) Session 3C: Vendor Presentation by Elluminate, "Explaining and Advocating the Use of Online Learning Tools to Multiple Constituencies," Chris Valada, Elluminate (Davis 181)
10:30 - 10:45	Break
10:45 – 11:30	Concurrent Sessions Session 4A: “The Many Faces of our Center for Instructional Technology and eLearning,” Dr. Renee Aitken, Wen-Li Feng and Mark Weaver, Ohio Dominican University, OH (Davis 188) Session 4B: “New Campus, New Tools, New Practices in Teaching and Learning: The Work of a TLTC is Never Finished,” Jennifer McVay-Dyche and Shannon Sellars, United Theological Seminary, OH (Davis 186) Session 4C: Vendor Presentation by Atomic Learning, " The Power of Just-in-Time Learning - Tools for Building Technology Skills," Mike Nelson, Atomic Learning (Davis 184)
11:30 – 12:15 pm	Concurrent Sessions Session 5A: “Establishing Reciprocity Between TLTCs and Academic Units: A Department Chair’s Perspective,” Dr. Kristine Blair, Bowling Green State University, OH (Davis 183) Session 5B: “Networking Faculty/Professional Learning Communities,” Dr. Jeffrey Pellegrino, Kent State University, OH (Davis 102)
12:15 – 1:15	Lunch (Box Lunch Provided) Option A: Tour of The University of Findlay's TLTC and Lunchtime Discussion Sessions (TLTC) Option B: “Highlights of The University of Findlay’s Online Certification Program,” Dr. Dale Brougher, Dr. Louann Cummings, Dr. Shiv Gupta, and Ron Tulley, The University of Findlay, OH (Davis 188) Option C: “Demonstrations of Collaborative Projects between The University of Findlay Faculty and the TLTC”, Anne Albert, Janice Blum, Dr. Michael Homsher, Dr. C. Michael Kerns, Philip Lucas, and Dr. Dan Yates, The University of Findlay, OH (Davis 184 and Davis 186)
1:15 – 2:00	Concurrent Sessions Session 6A: “Faculty Learning Communities and the Power of Interdisciplinary Collaboration,” Dr. Paul Cesarini, Dr. Bonnie Mitchell, Dr. Christina Guenther, Dr. Philip Xie, Dr. Dena Eber, Dr. Deb O’Neil, and Niccole Chandler, College of Technology, Bowling Green State University, OH (Davis 102) Session 6B: “Professionalization, Mentoring, and Development: Students Reflecting on the WIDE Research Center,” Kendall Leon, Matt Penniman, Stacey Pigg, Roberto Reyes, Suzanne Webb, Michigan State University, MI, and Martine Courant Rife, Lansing Community College, MI (Davis 183)
2:00 – 2:45	Concurrent Sessions Session 7A: “The Center for Academic Technology Support (CATS) @ EIU,” Dr. Michael Hoadley and John Henderson, Eastern Illinois University, IL (Davis 186) Session 7B: “Establishing Policies, Procedures and Priorities for Academic Technology; Viewpoints from Three Administrators,” Dr. Ray McCandless, Scott Walthour, Dr. Dan May, The University of Findlay, OH abstract and presentation (Davis 184)
2:45 – 3:00	Break (Walk to Winebrenner Building)
3:00 – 4:00	Featured Panel Session “The Role of TLTCs in Supporting Research and Scholarship in Higher Learning,” Dr. Kristine Blair, Bowling Green State University, OH Dr. Faye Chechowich, Taylor University, IN Dr. Jeffrey Pellegrino, Kent State University, OH Chaired by: Dr. Elizabeth Raker, The University of Findlay, OH (Winebrenner Convocation Center)
4:00 – 4:05	Closing Remarks Dr. Dan May, The University of Findlay (Winebrenner Convocation Center)