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During the academic year, we publish articles in this section about current educational technology issues discussed at sessions of the Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) Seminar Series. The articles include a brief overview of the issue, annotated citations to related research literature, and information about related campus resources.
The TEL Seminar Series offers interdisciplinary, moderated panel discussions about technology, pedagogy, and the panelists’ technology-enhanced learning (TEL) projects and experiences. There is no charge for the TEL seminars and they are open to the public; registration is not required. The series is sponsored by the Office of Information Technology (OIT), and cosponsored by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost (SVPP) and the panelists' units.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
402 Walter Library
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Panelists will discuss how they developed databases and data mashups to create multimedia learning opportunities, a repository of case studies, an internet mapping application and online learning style models to promote authentic, engaged learning in varied modalities.
Moderator: Tonu Mikk, OIT, TC
Panelists: Jonathan Schilling, Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, TC • Pamela Solvie, Elementary Education Program, Morris • Steven Manson, Geography, TC • Brenda Kayzar, Geography, TC • Denise Guerin, Design, Housing, and Apparel, TC • Caren Martin, Design, Housing, and Apparel, TC
Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
402 Walter Library
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Emerging technologies can create confusion about the use and creation of copyrighted materials in education and research. Panelists from different disciplines will offer insight and clarification on the intersection of copyright, technology, and university life.
Moderator: Wendy Lougee, University Libraries, TC
Panelists: Dale Mossestad, Copyright and Permissions Center, TC • Gilbert Rodman, Communication Studies, TC • Cristina Lopez, OIT, TC
Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
402 Walter Library
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Students in the health professions must develop proficiency in diagnosis and treatment, motor skills, and communication with clients. Panelists will discuss technology-enhanced learning and assessment activities created for future veterinarians, family physicians and surgeons.
Moderator: Kurtis Scaletta, OIT, TC
Panelists: Ann Van Heest, Orthopaedic Surgery, TC • Thomas Fletcher, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, TC • Joseph Brocato, Family Medicine and Community Health, TC • Rebecca McComas, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, TC
October 15, 2008, 12:00–1:30 p.m.
105 Cargill Building (St. Paul)
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Experience the use of innovative, flexible, mobile learning devices designed for today’s students. Faculty, staff, and student panelists will demonstrate teaching and learning opportunities and the associated challenges as they implement innovative learning spaces and conduct new forms of scholarship.
Moderators: Ann Hill Duin, OIT • Robert McMaster, Undergraduate Education, SVPP
Panelists: Robin Wright, College of Biological Sciences • Aimee Whiteside, OIT • Earl Schleske, OIT• Steven Manson, Geography
November 4 , 2008, 12:00–1:30 p.m.
101 Walter Library, Minneapolis (East Bank)
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A new academic technology, iTunes U, is coming to the University in November. Faculty members will discuss their experiences using iTunes U. Learn how to move beyond recording lectures, and use iTunes U as an outreach, learning, and dissemination tool.
Moderators: Billie Wahlstrom, Distributed Education & Instructional Technology, SVPP • Ann Hill Duin, OIT
Panelists: David Arendale, Postsecondary Teaching and Learning • Frank Barnwell, Ecology, Evolution and Behavior • Sehoya Cotner, Biology Program • John Finnegan, School of Public Health
December 10, 2008, 12:00–1:30 p.m.
402 Walter Library, Minneapolis (East Bank)
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Learn how video can support our land grant mission of teaching, research and outreach. Panelists will discuss infrastructure, technology, services and dissemination options. Topics include course guide videos, enterprise media storage and management, web and video conferencing, ResearchChannel, Big 10 Network and more.
Moderator: Lance Cunningham, OIT
Panelists: Gwen Halaas, Center for Interprofessional Education • Peter Gregg, Communication Studies • Jill Trites, Postsecondary Teaching and Learning • Steve Huchendorf, Operations and Management Science
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