Theme 3
New Landscapes in Higher Education
Theme 3 - Sessions
Examining the Quality of Video Feedback in Higher Education
Trailer Video and Handout
Session 301 (Thu May 26 - 7pm)
Tim Bahula & Dr. Robin Kay
Feedback in higher education is often text-based and perceived as ineffective due to its impersonal nature, limited engagement with students, an over-emphasis on grades, and lack of clarity. Video feedback can help address many of these challenges, particularly in online learning environments. This session examines the potential benefits of providing video feedback to students. We will then explore the qualities of video that enhance learning. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to create and provide video feedback.
Assessing Flipped Classroom Instructional Design in Undergraduate Sciences
Handout, & Presentation Video
Session 302 (Tue May 24 - 7pm)
Dr. Laura Banks & Dr. Robin Kay
Over the past two years, higher education instructors have shifted to teaching online with varying degrees of success. Measuring success, though, is a challenging problem. In this session, we will discuss essential qualities for teaching in virtual classrooms grounded in evidence-based practice. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to evaluate and maximize learning in virtual learning environments.
Joining the Club - Higher Education Conformity and Innovation
Handout, & Video Presentation
Session 303 (Wed May 25 - 6pm)
Dr. Brian Campbell, Dr. Alyson King & Dr. Shirley van Nuland
This session builds on Bourdieu's theory of restricted versus large-scale markets in cultural production fields to understand the dynamics of innovation and conformity in education. Bourdieu argued that different cultural objects and practices, including art, science, scholarship, teaching, and credentials can best be analyzed in the context of fields of cultural production. For example, university status credentials for students rely on the institutionalized academic field of cultural production's authority, status, and practices. Conversely, high-status research and scholarship can depend on external funding from corporate, government, or community partners. Session participants can engage the relevance of these ideas for their educational field.
Assessing the Quality of Virtual Classrooms in Higher Education
Handout, & Video Presentation
Session 304 (Wed May 25 - 7pm)
Dr. Robin Kay & Chris Craig
Over the past two years, higher education instructors have shifted to teaching online with varying degrees of success. Measuring success, though, is a challenging problem. In this session, we will discuss essential qualities for teaching in virtual classrooms grounded in evidence-based practice. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to evaluate and maximize learning in virtual learning environments.
Scaffolding Critical Thinking in an Online Serious Games and Simulations Course
Trailer Video, Handout, & Video Presentation
Session 305 (Thu May 26 - 6pm)
Dr. Diane Tepylo
Critical analysis skills are essential in higher education and work in general. From an equity stance, it can be challenging for post-secondary instructors to scaffold critical thinking for students who have had insufficient opportunities to develop these skills. An additional complication is the importance of rich content knowledge needed for critical thinking in a domain. This session builds on insights from an action research study to support educators looking to develop critical thinking in other online courses.
Trailer Video and Handout
Session 301 (Thu May 26 - 7pm)
Tim Bahula & Dr. Robin Kay
Feedback in higher education is often text-based and perceived as ineffective due to its impersonal nature, limited engagement with students, an over-emphasis on grades, and lack of clarity. Video feedback can help address many of these challenges, particularly in online learning environments. This session examines the potential benefits of providing video feedback to students. We will then explore the qualities of video that enhance learning. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to create and provide video feedback.
Assessing Flipped Classroom Instructional Design in Undergraduate Sciences
Handout, & Presentation Video
Session 302 (Tue May 24 - 7pm)
Dr. Laura Banks & Dr. Robin Kay
Over the past two years, higher education instructors have shifted to teaching online with varying degrees of success. Measuring success, though, is a challenging problem. In this session, we will discuss essential qualities for teaching in virtual classrooms grounded in evidence-based practice. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to evaluate and maximize learning in virtual learning environments.
Joining the Club - Higher Education Conformity and Innovation
Handout, & Video Presentation
Session 303 (Wed May 25 - 6pm)
Dr. Brian Campbell, Dr. Alyson King & Dr. Shirley van Nuland
This session builds on Bourdieu's theory of restricted versus large-scale markets in cultural production fields to understand the dynamics of innovation and conformity in education. Bourdieu argued that different cultural objects and practices, including art, science, scholarship, teaching, and credentials can best be analyzed in the context of fields of cultural production. For example, university status credentials for students rely on the institutionalized academic field of cultural production's authority, status, and practices. Conversely, high-status research and scholarship can depend on external funding from corporate, government, or community partners. Session participants can engage the relevance of these ideas for their educational field.
Assessing the Quality of Virtual Classrooms in Higher Education
Handout, & Video Presentation
Session 304 (Wed May 25 - 7pm)
Dr. Robin Kay & Chris Craig
Over the past two years, higher education instructors have shifted to teaching online with varying degrees of success. Measuring success, though, is a challenging problem. In this session, we will discuss essential qualities for teaching in virtual classrooms grounded in evidence-based practice. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to evaluate and maximize learning in virtual learning environments.
Scaffolding Critical Thinking in an Online Serious Games and Simulations Course
Trailer Video, Handout, & Video Presentation
Session 305 (Thu May 26 - 6pm)
Dr. Diane Tepylo
Critical analysis skills are essential in higher education and work in general. From an equity stance, it can be challenging for post-secondary instructors to scaffold critical thinking for students who have had insufficient opportunities to develop these skills. An additional complication is the importance of rich content knowledge needed for critical thinking in a domain. This session builds on insights from an action research study to support educators looking to develop critical thinking in other online courses.
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