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Thurs., May 23: Interesting, Enlightening, and Free
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If you missed it, or want to watch again, our USDLA webinars are on USDLA.tv
Improving Online Community: Discussion is NOT an Assignment with Sheila Fry
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About this webinar: This session is designed to empower participants with the skills and insights needed to elevate interaction in online discussions by refining three key elements: crafting better questions, enhancing faculty involvement, and fostering inclusive expectations. Participants will explore effective question design strategies that stimulate critical thinking and encourage diverse perspectives. The workshop will delve into the role of faculty in facilitating meaningful discussions, offering practical tips for increased engagement, and fostering a supportive online community. Additionally, the session will address the importance of setting inclusive expectations to create a welcoming space for all participants. By the end of the session, attendees will possess a comprehensive toolkit to enhance the vibrancy and inclusivity of online discussions, ultimately fostering a more enriching and collaborative learning environment.
About the presenter: Sheila Fry, MBA, and COO is an experienced educator with over 20 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development. She has facilitated many online classes in several disciplines ranging from math to business administration for both community colleges and universities. This diverse background, coupled with her connections to leaders at many institutions, informs her work as the COO of The Babb Group. At The Babb Group, Fry combines her corporate and education experiences to help institutions create engaging online learning programs that meet the needs of both learners and the organization. Fry manages course development, creating engaging learner experiences, managing instructional design projects, learning management system guidance, and curriculum analysis.
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HERE’S WHAT’S COMING NEXT
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AI is Here, but 1,300 Faculty, Administrators, and Trustees Tell Us They’re Not Ready. Why?
When: May 31, 1-2pm
Register: usdla.org/webinars
About this webinar: It’s no secret there’s considerable interest in the potential role Artificial Intelligence (AI) has to play in education. Some believe it will revamp how we teach, while others see it as a passing fad. Some predict minor changes to our education system, while others are unsure of AI’s impact but remain very worried. The ongoing Digital Learning Pulse Survey project asked over 1,300 faculty, administrators, and trustees how they believed AI would impact their institution, where they expected any changes to occur, and if they thought their institution was ready. As part of a panel discussion, these results will be presented and discussed with time for audience questions and comments. The results are surprising. Respondents differ on how much impact they expect AI will have in the next five years, ranging from “massive” to “none,” and differ on where they expect AI-derived changes to occur. One thing the overwhelming majority do agree on is that their institution is not prepared.
We previously shared information about their valuable study: Examining Higher Ed’s Digital Future.
About the presenters:
Dr. Jeff Seaman has worked in education information technology for over 20 years, and holds degrees in Demography/Statistics, Sociology, Electrical Engineering, and Housing. He has taught at several colleges and universities, including Cornell University, the University of Wisconsin, the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, and Babson College. Dr. Seaman created and ran the Computing Resource Center and served as Associate Vice Provost for Computing for the University of Pennsylvania and as Chief Information Officer for Lesley University. His industry experience includes serving as Chief Technology Officer at HighWired.com and Vice President of Engineering for Vista Associates. Dr. Seaman has been researching technology’s impact on higher education and K-12 for over a decade, beginning with comprehensive national studies of technology use in U.S. Higher Education. Dr. Seaman has served on academic technology advisory boards for information technology companies, including Apple Computer, IBM, and Microsoft.
Dr. Nicole Johnson is the Executive Director of the Canadian Digital Learning Research Association (CDLRA), where she leads annual, longitudinal research studies exploring pan-Canadian trends related to digital learning at post-secondary institutions. Dr. Johnson has worked in education for over two decades, focusing on digital learning for nearly 15 years. Her primary research interests include tracking macro-level trends in digital learning at the post-secondary level, defining and operationalizing key terms associated with digital learning, investigating faculty experiences with technology, exploring the future of higher education, and better understanding how adults learn informally in digital contexts. She also has an independent research and consulting practice through which she collaborates with other scholars on research studies and provides expertise on policy-related projects related to integrating and advancing digital learning experiences in higher education.
Dr. Julia Seaman has extensive experience in survey research, competitive intelligence, and translational research. She has worked and published across various qualitative and quantitative projects. Along with her publications at Bay View Analytics, Dr. Seaman’s projects include publishing on statistical practices in ASQ and consulting for several biotechnology start-ups. She has published in scientific, statistical, and quality control journals, including Cell Death and Differentiation, BMC Anesthesiology, and Journal of Quality Progress. She also serves as statistical and scientific reviewer for BMC journals and UCSF Health Awards.
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DON’T MISS THESE IMPORTANT EVENTS HOSTED BY USDLA COLLEAGUES AND SPONSORS
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NEDLA’s May Events
About NEDLA: The regional chapter (Northeast & Mid-Atlantic US from Maine to Virginia) is an established national organization of USDLA. It is dedicated to the free exchange of ideas and information between academic, corporate, non-profit, government, and healthcare digital learning professionals concerning the myriad of issues and technological changes in the field of Learning Technologies and Methodologies.
As a community of digital best practices, NEDLA is dedicated to the development and application of cutting-edge digital educational technology and resources to support and enable powerful learning experiences for corporate, government, healthcare, higher education, K-12, and nonprofit sectors. Register for these May events: nedla.org
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A.I. for ALL: Open Education Summit
When: June 5-7
Where: Tennessee State University, Avon Williams Downtown Campus, Nashville
About: Dive into the heart of innovation at the AI for ALL Summit, where inclusivity meets the cutting-edge of artificial intelligence (AI). Our vision is a future where AI technologies are within reach for everyone, fostering an environment of growth, learning, and empowerment through Open Educational Resources (OER). More: ai-tnstatesmartcenter.org/aiforallsummit2024
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