Symposium for Teaching and Learning with Technology

Lightning Talks are quick (15-minute) presentations which will run during the afternoon of the Symposium. They are ideal for Symposium attendees who would like to discuss a pilot project, preliminary data, a research proposal, or other work-in-progress in an informal manner. A detailed breakdown of the times and presenters is listed below:

All times are for April 14, 2007 in Room 107 at the Penn Stater.

1:30-1:45 ANGEL 7.1 Preview - Heather Huntsinger, Training Services
1:45-2:00 e-Portfolio Update: ANGEL ePortfolio 2.0 and other pilots - Glenn Johnson, e-Portfolio Initiative
2:00-2:15 Open

2:25-2:40 ANGEL 7.1 Preview - Heather Huntsinger, Training Services
2:40-2:55 Interactive Learning Objects in Excel for Active Learning - Abdullah Konak, Penn State Berks
2:55-3:10 Clutter Control for Online Education (Quick Tips to Make Learning More Efficient!) - Ann Taylor, Dutton e-Education Institute

3:20-3:35 ANGEL 7.1 Preview- Heather Huntsinger, Training Services

Technology Learning Assistants (TLAs) help faculty members at University Park incorporate technology in their teaching repertoire. TLAs spend a semester (or more) in one-on-one consultations answering technology questions and assisting faculty with learning the skills necessary to improve teaching and learning through the use of technology.

This discussion panel will explore the interpersonal dynamics that make these relationships successful. Topics such as “technological phobia” and intergenerational communication will be covered.

It has never been easier and more important for faculty to try out new technologies, or to acquire and share new ideas and experiences in teaching and learning today. As awareness and concern about the Web technology continues to grow, University communities, in particular the faculty and instructional design/support staff are committing to becoming more technologically responsible.

Developing a Multimedia Teaching Object (MTO) for a classroom takes more than just a cool idea. This presentation will go through steps taken to develop a MTO entitled “Build-a-Sandwich.” This MTO allows students to see how their ingredient selections alter the nutrient content of a sub sandwich. With great graphics and immediate feedback, the activity is fun, but it also provides a good learning activity and is flexible enough to be used in different courses.

Tablet PCs (TPCs) are the next step in the evolution of the personal computer. Equipped with a stylus for data entry, TPCs can be used for note-taking, graphing, sketching, interactive presentations, and marking up documents, in addition to all of the functions of a “normal” notebook computer.