Tracy Mitrano is the director of IT Policy and Institute for Computer Policy and Law at Cornell University. Mitrano served as faculty for EDUCAUSE's Seminars on Academic Computing, the Executive Leadership Institute and the Leadership Institute, and was a member of the EDUCAUSE Board 2006-2010. She writes a blog for Inside Higher Ed entitled "Law, Policy and IT?" and has been a frequent speaker at conferences, colleges and universities on the subjects of Internet national and institutional policy, electronic surveillance and government regulation, copyright, social networking and privacy.
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2013 Digital Day Schedule
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Tracks:
Most of the sessions listed fit in a track. These tracks were developed to help you make the presentation selection to fit your needs.
Teaching Digital Natives
On-the-go, online and mobile
Information Literacy Skills, In-Class and Beyond
Reaching Students Where They Are, Communicating Digitally
*Also sponsored by the Canisius College Educational Technology Program.
11:00-12:00
Room 1008 (Learn more about Room 1008)
iBooks Authoring Workshop
Rick Bettencourt, Apple
*Space is limited for this presentation. Please sign up during your registration here.
Please note that this is a “hands-on” workshop and you are invited to bring any material with you that you might use to create your iBook. Storing your files on a USB flash drive is preferred but other media is acceptable. Digital files may include any Office files for PC or Mac. In the afternoon, during an iTunes University session you’ll be able to see how your finished product may be used for teaching.
11:30-12:00
Session I
I.a. Room 1053 (Learn more about Room 1053)
Open Educational Resources: Navigating the High Seas of Free Stuff
Nathan Whitley-Grassi, Empire State College
Open Educational Resources or OERs are free to use and share resources for teaching research or assessment. Educators are facing a time of cultural shift from the days of restricted intellectual property to one of sharing and collaboration at least when it comes to their course design and material. The nature of the web allows the distribution, re-purposing, and re-distribution of teaching resources freely. Sounds wonderful doesn’t it! But it can also lead to overload when searching for OERs for your own teaching. In this session we will look at several sites for sharing and searching out OERs without becoming overwhelmed.
I.b. Room 1017
Interactive SMART Boards Resources and Software Applications
Jodi Moore and James Oigara, Canisius College
This session will be devoted to demonstrating, learning, and applying SMART Board tools and SMART Notebook 11 software to design interactive lessons. In addition, resources will be shared which can be used to enrich SMART Board lessons. Additionally, participants will learn the power of SMART Ink and using these tools with other computer software applications.
I.c. Room 1004 (Learn more about Room 1004)
Successful Academic Texting
Natalia Albul, Villa Maria College
The focus of this presentation is to demonstrate benefits and a proper protocol of successful academic texting, a form of texting that employs an academic writing style using a mobile phone texting format to concisely communicate important information to students. A case study of a studio course will be presented and discussed in a round table format. In this course students received communication from their professor beyond classroom via academic texting. This form of communication facilitated a development of a relationship based on trust and respect, increased learning performance, response time and student literacy (Drouin, 2011); and decreased student anxiety.
Student Commons
Educational Technology Program
Marie Larcara and the Educational Technology Program, Canisius College
Join Ed Tech as they discuss moving our Ed Tech program into Edmodo so that teachers in the program have an authentic space they may use in their own classrooms. They will present on the move, lessons learned, etc. See how it relates to teaching online in general as the lessons had much to do with student support, instructor organization, etc. They will also be using screencasting in many ways for both teacher training and student support.
12:00-1:30
Lunch and Keynote | Tracy Mitrano: Copyright, Social Networking and Privacy
Student Commons
Tracy Mitrano is the director of IT Policy and Institute for Computer Policy and Law at Cornell University. Mitrano served as faculty for EDUCAUSE’s Seminars on Academic Computing, the Executive Leadership Institute and the Leadership Institute, and was a member of the EDUCAUSE Board 2006-2010. She writes a blog for Inside Higher Ed entitled “Law, Policy and IT?” and has been a frequent speaker at conferences, colleges and universities on the subjects of Internet national and institutional policy, electronic surveillance and government regulation, copyright, social networking and privacy.
1:30-1:35
ACAC Award Ceremony
1:45-2:15
Session II
II.a. Room 1013a (Learn more about Room 1013a)
The Paperless Classroom
Doug Anderson and Monica Freiert, Medaille
In order to engage digital natives, this sequence of four 200- and 300-level courses in Medaille’s Humanities Department is as paperless as possible. In the creative expression course, all the students make and edit a video digitally and put it on our course YouTube channel. In the business writing course, the students learn how to use a variety of digital tools to help them thrive in the 21st century workplace. In the course about the arts in societies around the world, the students have a conversation partner in a foreign country with whom they share a wiki on our course web. In the content management systems course, the students make WordPress and Drupal sites. The students in all four courses are engaged and attendance is excellent.
II.b. Room 1013b (Learn more about Room 1013b
iTunes U
Rick Bettencourt, Apple
iTunes U gives educators an easy way to design complete courses with audio, video, and other content and distribute them through the iTunes U app.
II.c. Room 1027 (Learn more about Room 1027)
Personalizing the Distance Writing Experience with JING
Ellene Phufas, SUNY Erie
Demonstrate reviewing and correcting of student writing – eg. essays using MS WORD digital markup and JING audio review. Students can access their writing from anywhere using basic computing access.
II.d. Room 1028 (Learn more about Room 1028)
Effective and Engaging Online Learning
Shannon Budin, Buffalo State
As an online college instructor you may never be completely sure your students are truly engaged, participating, and learning beyond what you observe on a discussion board. To combat, online instructors may wish to increase effectiveness of content delivery and student interaction and engagement. This session will discuss a model of online lecture based on Kennedy’s (2011) “Content Acquisition Podcast” routine as well as share ideas for keeping college students “active” using tools for note taking and collaboration often used in an “in person” classroom setting such as the Pause Procedure (Ruhl & Suritsky, 1995) and Interteaching Questions (Boyce & Hineline, 2002).
II.e. Room 1053 (Learn more about Room 1053)
Collaborative Learning Spaces
Jonathan Lawrence and Mark Meyer, Canisius College
Canisius College introduced two collaborative learning spaces in Fall 2012. These classrooms have multiple technology stations for small group use with the ability to share screens across multiple monitors and furniture which can be easily rearranged. We will reflect on the impact of these learning spaces on teaching and learning, share ideas for adapting other courses to these spaces, reflect on technological options, and encourage attendees to consider applications in their own classes.
II.f. Room 1017
Engaging Students in the Classroom with SMART Response Systems (Clickers)
Emma Bojinova and James Oigara, Canisius College
Technology is becoming a vital component of the modern classroom. Student Response Systems, also known as clickers, cater exactly to this need, and represent some of the best educational technologies available today. These innovative assessment tools are easy to master and can be used at any grade level. The effective use of clickers has the potential to increase student engagement and serve as a tool to facilitate student active learning. We have used clickers in three different classes in two disciplines for a number of semesters. Our presentation /demonstration will focus on motivational, assessment, and learning-based strategies when using clickers.
II.g. Room 1004 (Learn more about Room 1004)
Optimum Effectiveness of Wikis in the Classroom
Sandra Reicis, Villa Maria College
Through experimentation and implementation I have been exploring strategies to achieve the optimum effectiveness of wikis in the classroom. I have discovered strategies to design both the course content and the wiki structure to maximize the student’s motivation and interest in both the subject matter and the collaborative activities. The wiki serves as a project management system, communication tool, collaborative platform and archive of progress. I will use a current studio project as a case study to share proven methods for wiki organization, aesthetics, collaborative exercises and student feedback.
Student Commons
Educational Technology Program
Marie Larcara and the Educational Technology Program, Canisius College
Join Ed Tech as they discuss moving our Ed Tech program into Edmodo so that teachers in the program have an authentic space they may use in their own classrooms. They will present on the move, lessons learned, etc. See how it relates to teaching online in general as the lessons had much to do with student support, instructor organization, etc. They will also be using screencasting in many ways for both teacher training and student support.
Robotics Lab
Computer Science Program
Robotics Lab, Canisius College
Visit the Robotics Lab and get hands-on experience in the Computer Science Department’s Robotics Laboratory complete with 35 new robots, including 20 Lego Mindstorms, six Sony AIBO robotic dogs, six Handy Boards and three ER-1s (Evolution Robotics). The college purchased the equipment with a portion of a nearly $1 million NASA grant.
2:30-3:00
Session III
III.a. Room 1013a (Learn more about Room 1013a)
The Effect of Prerecorded Video Tutorial on Student Intrinsic Motivation
Agnes Zak-Moskal, D’Youville College
The presentation describes a pilot study examining the effect of prerecorded video tutorial (PVT) on student intrinsic motivation. Using random assignment, undergraduate students enrolled in a Digital Media Programming course (n=14) were assigned to either the PVT group, where the instructor provided students with a PVT, or the control group, were students were taught by the same instructor the same material in a traditional setting. Responses to the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) were analyzed using one-way ANOVA. Results indicated that the means for three out of four subscales of the IMI were higher for the PVT group.
III.b. Room 1013b (Learn more about Room 1013b)
LiveScribe
Megan Foster and Emily H. Boyd, University at Buffalo
The LiveScribe pen is a low-cost digital recording device used with specialized dot paper to create multi-modal pdf files. In this presentation participants will (a) receive basic instruction on the functionality of the LiveScribe pen (b)observe a demonstration of some practical uses of the pen in a classroom and (c) have the opportunity to apply what they learned with structured activities. This presentation is geared toward pre-service teachers who work with exceptional students in grades K-12.
III.c. Room 1027 (Learn more about Room 1027)
Twitter in the Classroom
Mike Berta, Daemen College
Twitter in the Classroom seems like feeding into student distraction but when used effectively can bring the class to life, engage the content more deeply, and increase the interactions amongst class members. Whether it is a face-to-face, hybrid, or online course, Twitter can help you meet your learning objectives and create a vibrant class. This workshop will provide some background on using Twitter in class, show how Twitter can build a community of learning, generate group ideas on using the tool, and give some resources that will get your class started with Twitter. Follow this session on Twitter #digitaldaytweets.
III.d. Room 1028 (Learn more about Room 1028)
iPad Video Production: Creating Digital Storytelling Projects in any Curricular Area!
Rob Zdrojewski, Amherst Central School District/Canisius College
Technology Teacher Rob Zdrojewski of Amherst Middle School, NY will demonstrate iOS apps his students and fellow colleagues have used to create digital video projects. We will explore the advantages to each app and explore optional accessories such as external mics and tripods. Apps such as iMovie, Splice, Videolicious, Coach’s Eye, Green Screen Video FX and more will be showcased. Student samples will be provided and we will create sample projects with each app to show the workflow involved.
III.e. Room 1053 (Learn more about Room 1053)
iPads in the Elementary Classroom
Heather Bitka, Roy B. Kelley
In 2012 and again in 2013 our district iPad program was recognized by Apple as a Distinguished Program. This program consists of a K,1,2, and 3 classrooms all working in a 1:1 setting with students and iPads. Teachers have changed their teaching and incorporated iPads and Apple Tv into their daily classroom instruction. This presentation will focus on how the 1:1 program at RBK has changed student performance and created an environment where students are independent engaged learners. Please join us for a presentation of our program followed by a question an answer session.
III.f. Room 1017
High School/College Collaboration: A Literacy Service Learning Project
Marie Larcara, Canisius College and Ruth Robson, Hutch Tech High School/Canisius College
The presenters have been working on a literacy/service project between Hutch Tech students and Canisius students. In short, the high school students identified some high needs in classes, such as skills in math, reading, literacy, etc. The Canisius students then created screen casts to address the issues. These were posted online, where the high school students evaluated and gave constructive criticism. The screen casts will then be finalized, and housed online so that other high needs students can access them as ways to improve learning.
III.g. Room 1004 (Learn more about Room 1004)
What is R and Why Should You Care?
Dave Sheets, SUNY at Buffalo/Canisius College
R is a highly sophisticated, user-supported, open source tool for statistical analysis. R has seen explosive increases in it’s adoption in a range of research and educational fields. This presentation will discuss the factors which have made R popular and effective, particularly the establishment of a reviewed and standardized way of distributing and incorporating user developed libraries into an easily used system. This approach has led to a large scale community supporting this system. A basic introduction to R will be included.
Room 1025
Addressing Information Literacy With Effective Research Assignment Handouts
Kelly Lambert, Canisius College
Information literacy is a central to the Common Core Standards for Literacy and directly addressed by Middle States Standards for Accreditation. It is a skill set needed in class and beyond, and involves research skills, critical thinking and technical competence. A national Project Information Literacy study showed that the majority of sample handouts for research assignments created by teachers did not adequately guide students to exercise information literacy skills. Many handouts do not include enough instruction on where to find research and writing assistance, sources to consult, or information on avoiding plagiarism. In this session, educators will be introduced to a rubric designed around the findings of this study to evaluate sample assignment handouts and learn practical ways to make amendments to their existing assignments using available library technology. These changes will help students to better navigate the research process and have a positive impact on student achievement.
Atrium (by the Fireplace)
Middle States and Online Education: What Do We Need to Know?
Jennifer Herman, Niagara University
Online instructors and program managers need to be aware of how online education is evaluated through Middle States’ Characteristics of Excellence and the nine Hallmarks of Quality in the Inter-regional Guidelines for the Evaluation of Distance Learning. What impact do these standards and hallmarks of quality have on accreditation and the 10-year team visit? What do faculty members need to know? Participants will receive a summary of the relevant standards and the nine Hallmarks, and we will discuss their implications for teaching, designing, and supporting online classes and programs.
Student Commons
Electronica Project: Musical Innersoles
Jamie O’Neil and the Electronica Club, Canisius College
Come see the latest invention by the Electronica Club at Canisius College: innersoles that have pressure sensors embedded in them that send wireless MIDI musical notes to electronic instruments. Its kinda like digital square dancing!
Robotics Lab
Computer Science Program
Robotics Lab, Canisius College
Visit the Robotics Lab and get hands-on experience in the Computer Science Department’s Robotics Laboratory complete with 35 new robots, including 20 Lego Mindstorms, six Sony AIBO robotic dogs, six Handy Boards and three ER-1s (Evolution Robotics). The college purchased the equipment with a portion of a nearly $1 million NASA grant.
3:15-3:45
Session IV
IV.a. Room 1013a (Learn more about Room 1013a)
Supporting Literacy Learners’ Use of QR Codes to Enhance Children’s Books
Camille Pontrello and Marya Grande, Canisius College
Our investigation can help teacher educators and teacher candidates learn about the use of QR codes in education and the powerful application it has for enhancing text for all learners (English Language Learners, students with disabilities, gifted and talented students, etc.) with the ultimate goal of comprehension development. This study recognizes how QR codes can be used in schools with mobile devices (i.e., iPad, iPod Touch, SmartPhone, or computer with a webcam). The audience will experience authentic QR code enhanced texts designed by teacher candidates and explore ways to enhance a text for exceptional learners using QR codes.
IV.b. Room 1013b (Learn more about Room 1013b)
Digital Story Crafting and Publishing
Kathleen Gradel, SUNY Fredonia
Digital story crafting and publishing combine as a perfect venue for growing invaluable information literacy skills in today’s K-12 AND higher ed classrooms. Digital stories empower meaningful applications, extend practice in digital skills, afford peer mentoring opportunities, and make transliteracy “real”…for students who are 4 or 24. We’ll tour the “why” and the “how” from two colleagues who have made digital storytelling part of their curricula in both P-12 and higher ed classrooms. The session will focus on real examples, and participants will leave with a digital toolbox to either get started or scale up their practice.
IV.c. Room 1027 (Learn more about Room 1027)
Tools of Engagement Project (TOEP)
Robin Sullivan, University at Buffalo
This session features the Tools of Engagement Project (TOEP), a five-campus 2012-13 SUNY Innovative Instructional Technology Grant (IITG) project. TOEP is an on-demand discovery learning professional development model. TOEP consists of web-based self-directed learning activities for faculty to explore online instructional technology tools that facilitate communication and collaboration. After faculty acquire deeper knowledge about how to use these tools, they will inherently become more adept at embedding 21st century skills into their teaching. Join us to learn about TOEP’s resources; data documenting participation and learning outcomes; and feasibility variables for using the project to enhance campus-based professional development.
IV.d. Room 1028 (Learn more about Room 1028)
Engaging Students Using Quiz Tools
Ron Kotlik, Clarence High School/Canisius College
This presentation will guide participants in designing instructional materials that effectively use cell phones and tablets in the classroom. Participants will learn how to use tools such as Poll everywhere, Socrative, and Quizlet to create quizzes, review games, and interactive polls that engage students’ attention for constructive activities. Further, participants will learn how to create teacher and student podcasts and vodcasts (audio and video recordings) for various projects. Finally, participants will learn how to create and scan QR codes that bring traditional learning materials (worksheets, books, etc.) into a more engaging digital atmosphere with student cell phones and tablets.
IV.e. Room 1053 (Learn more about Room 1053)
Multi-Modal Writing Tools for Today’s Students
Lisa Fanaro, Amherst High School
This presentation exposes teachers to different Web 2.0 tools such as Animoto, Go-Animate, Storybird, and Bitstrips for use in the classroom. These tools allow students to use technology as a creative form of expression while engaging with literature they may be reading. Throughout this presentation, participants will receive instructional materials for these tools as well as view sample projects completed by students.
IV.f. Room 1008 (Learn more about Room 1008)
Now You’re Using Your Noodle: Using NoodleTools to Encourage Academic Integrity
Matt Kochan, Canisius College
Do your students need help with creating citations? Do they forget to keep track of their resources? Do you need something to make teaching the research process a little easier? If so, then NoodleTools is for you!! Not only is NoodleTools a citation generator, it is a total project management system. This presentation will share how to help students create perfectly formatted citations, outline their research paper, produce notecards with direct quotes and paraphrases, and collaborate with other students during the research process using NoodleTools.
IV.g. Room 1017
Online Staff Development for Teachers: A “Flipped” Model
Dennis Mike, Canisius College
This session will report on an ongoing initiative to provide online staff development to teachers in Canisius College’s partnered Professional Development Schools (PDSs). We will present a “flipped” model of such training and show multiple examples. The case will be made that such an approach allows us to move away from the “outside expert” mode of staff development and return responsibility for such training to where it belongs: the school and the teachers. Ample time will be provided for free-form discussion and Q & A.
IV.g. Room 1004 (Learn more about Room 1004)
A Little Help from a Librarian
Jessie Blum, Canisius College
We all know that the ways we get information are changing daily. How can you keep up? With the help of the librarian of course! Did you know that there are many technology tools used and provided by your local libraries than can help educators and students? Many of these tools are underutilized. Come and learn how your librarians can help you find the sources you need, organize them and communicate with students, co- workers and others in your field.
4:00-4:45
Roundtable Discussion with Tracy Mitrano: Copyright, Social Networking and Privacy
Student Commons
Tracy Mitrano is the director of IT Policy and Institute for Computer Policy and Law at Cornell University. Mitrano served as faculty for EDUCAUSE’s Seminars on Academic Computing, the Executive Leadership Institute and the Leadership Institute, and was a member of the EDUCAUSE Board 2006-2010. She writes a blog for Inside Higher Ed entitled “Law, Policy and IT?” and has been a frequent speaker at conferences, colleges and universities on the subjects of Internet national and institutional policy, electronic surveillance and government regulation, copyright, social networking and privacy.
