Online learning may involve synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous collaboration. Learners work together in virtual teams to learn; conceptualize ideas; solve problems; design presentations; develop plans and models, and form professional relationships. This presentation will spotlight some virtual collaborations for student projects and the technological tools used (learning / course management systems, blogs, wikis, immersive “synthetic world” sites, and others).

Come join us as we discuss about the various lecture-capturing options available to an instructor whether teaching face to face or at a distance using MAC or PC.

Jump into the craze of the short, concise presentation style that is sweeping the nation. Join us as we grab a taste of new experience, and share ideas and thoughts afterwards.

From Garmins to Google Earth, we are increasingly more connected in finding our way and understanding our earth. At the core of these cool tools is Geographic Information Science and Systems(GIScience, GIS, GPS...). To find your way into, or toward your next step with these spatial temporal tools and datasets come explore with K-State experts and the K-State GIScience Commons team.

Ready to meet the challenges of the visual-spatial learners in your classroom? Worried that your lectures and presentations are missing the visual impact you are looking for? Come join Ben Ward, Instructional Designer with iTAC, as he takes us through an image-packed journey into the world of visual literacy.

Come hear crystal-ball predictions on the future of higher education from three faculty. Elizabeth Unger, Tweed Ross, and Rebecca Gould divine the future of the academy.

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Learn about the new updates to K-State Online, released July 18 and discuss how to use K-State Online tools.

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Every day there seems to be something new on the Web designed to connect people in exciting, innovative ways. Come join Kevin Champion, Technology Information Specialist, and Ben Ward, Instructional Designer, in iTAC, as they take a wild journey exploring everything from Facebook to Twitter. Be prepared to jump into the discussion of new ideas, old fears, and where the future might take us.

Wikis are changing how we see and use information. Visit with Roger McHaney, Professor in Management; Bronwyn Fees, Associate Professor in Family Studies & Human Services; Linda Yarrow, Assistant Professor with Human Nutrition; Angela Chauncey, Applications Manager in OME; and David Bollman, System Specialist in iTAC, as they take us on a tour of their wikis, both in the classroom and the professional setting. We will share our experiences, the high points, the low points, and everything in between. Bring your questions to ask our panel of experts!

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Come join Iris Totten, Assistant Professor in Geology; Betsy Barrett, Associate Professor in Hospitality Management & Dietetics; and Debra Sellers, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Family Studies and Human Services, as they share their adventures in teaching with Second Life. Also joining us will be Larry Jackson, founder of K-State’s Second Life Users Group. Come see what is happening out in the virtual world.

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Learn about the benefits of submitting your work to open access digital repositories. Marty Courtois, in Hale Library Repository Services, will discuss the K-State Research Exchange (K-REx), its role in the publishing process, and how it can increase the impact of your scholarly publications. Shalin Hai-Jew, Instructional Designer in iTAC, will demonstrate other digital learning repositories and examine the various copyright releases that may be used to share self-created academic resources.

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Join us as we see what's hot and what's not, the effectiveness of these tools in teaching, how to get started with your own casts, how to look like a pro, and where to show off your efforts when you done.

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It took tens of thousands of years for writing to emerge after humans spoke their first words. It took thousands more before the printing press and a few hundred again before the telegraph. Today a new medium of communication emerges every time somebody creates a new web application. A Flickr here, a Twitter there, and a new way of relating to others emerges. New types of conversation, argumentation, and collaboration are realized. What does this mean for building learning environments that can foster the kinds of communication and community we hope to create in higher education? In this presentation, Wesch will showcase and discuss his own attempts to create the portal of the future, integrating Facebook, Netvibes, Diigo, Google Apps, Jott, Twitter, 2D barcodes, and other emerging technologies to create a rich learning environment.

The online classroom is becoming more and more popular among faculty and students. It shapes the experiences of distance students and it enhances the resources of on-campus courses. It is important to keep accessibility in mind as new coursework is being created for these environments. Online accessibility is just as important as campus accessibility for students with disabilities. Jason Maseberg-Tomlinson, Disability Support Services, will walk through each Quick Tip and answer questions. Phyllis Epps will join him and talk about the Media Development Center and software available to help faculty and staff create accessible content. Others from the campus community will be available to offer support and answer questions.

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Blended (hybrid) learning is sometimes seen as the transition point between face-to-face (F2F) and purely online learning. This approach combines both F2F learning activities with online ones in a creative, rich-learning mix. See how blended learning strategies may enhance learning, student collaboration, course accessibility, learner convenience, informational security, student retention, classroom community building and rich learner assessment. See how to build multi-use resources. Bring course syllabi to set up blending strategies and sequences for your own course(s).

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Teaching case studies have wide use in business, law, ethics, education, medicine, psychology, and a range of other fields. Various national databases of teaching case studies have emerged to offer free use of cases that may provoke critical thinking and deep learning. See how to use the tools of K-State Online to effectively deploy a teaching case study. Bring your own teaching case study ideas and drafts for discussion.

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At the university level, automated learning is being used for certifications, staff and faculty training, pre-course priming of learners, value-added learning, and web-based training (WBT). Automation can add value to discovery learning spaces and virtual learning environments (VLEs). See the latest in pedagogical and design strategies, based on the academic research and practices. See what automated training you can create with the integration of the new gating feature on K-State Online. Please bring ideas for automating parts of your courses for discussion.

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Come join us for our first ever video festival featuring instructor-made, educational videos! We will be sharing brief clips from the best of the best. Look forward to seeing you there for conversation and popcorn. We will bring the popcorn.

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There are now over 100 million videos online. It would take over 400 years to watch it all, and the collection is growing. Video content is now being added over 100 times faster than it can be viewed. Some of these videos can be great resources for your teaching and research. In this presentation, I will show you how to find them, download them, manipulate them, create them, and teach your students to do the same.

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Come and learn about tools, resources and services available through K-State Libraries that can support teaching and learning in your courses. We'll explore the Libraries' digital presence and some of the different tools that can be integrated into your courses. You'll learn how the Libraries can help you and your students get things done.

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This session will introduce MS-Producer and demonstrate how it can be used to develop online class material. Producer supplements Powerpoint 2003 and allows streaming audio/video to be developed on your desktop computer with a Webcam and Microphone. This material can then be posted and used by students with access to K-State Online.

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Learn about video editing techniques, video best practices, tips and tricks and some of the coolest new hardware to help make your video look great for your course.

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An examination of the new RSS feature within K-State Online. This will allow you to set up podcasts for audio and/or video as well as set up an RSS feed to send other documents such as Powerpoint, Word, Excel, etc. directly to your students!

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What's missing in your online course? Live Interaction! Come learn how you can add excitement to your courses with Horizon Wimba's virtual classroom. Features include two way audio, application sharing, chat, whiteboard, polls and surveys, and archiving. One of the challenges of teaching online courses is the limited vocal interaction. Horizon Wimba's Live Classroom addresses this issue by adding student-to-teacher interaction and student-to-student interaction to existing courses.

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Meet the document that very nearly can do it all. We'll explore many of the wondrous features available to you using Adobe PDF. Expect to a see quick, step-by-step explanations on document creation, commenting tools, accessibility, multimedia and simple forms.

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The use of technology to deliver course content is a great asset to many students. This presentation will provide you with a better understanding of how students with disabilities access technological course content--by showing you how to use accessibility options on your own computer. You will also be provided some "simple" solutions for making your technologically-mediated courses accessible from the outset.

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Ever want to jazz up your class with a learning game but just didn't know how to get started? Have you thought about building a simulation but thought it would cost too much money, time and effort? Join Ben Ward, Instructional Designer for OME, as we explore the basics of game design, playing with a purpose, and the tools you will need to make it all happen.

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Have you heard of podcasting? Come and learn what podcasting is and how it works. See how instructors around the country have utilized this powerful tool. Examples of podcasting used by other universities will be shared. We will discuss and share ideas on the future uses of podcasting.

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Have you ever thought about using groups in your online class, but weren't sure how to do it? Ever curious about what kinds of activities work well with online groups? Come join us as we walk through the basic "how to" steps for creating and facilitating online groups and then discuss strategies and best practices.

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Blogging is an excellent way to encourage students to process and apply what they've learned - but there are possible hazards and pitfalls instructors must look out for! We'll show you how to start a blog and use it in your classes, and spend a little time exploring the ins and outs of the Blogosphere.

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Join the discussion as we review the research comparing online to face-to-face instruction. Bring examples from your own teaching and questions for your colleagues as we cover the trends and transitions from traditional to digital education.

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Come learn how to use online assessment to measure your student learning outcomes. We will discuss the tools available on K-State Online to better measure student progress and the effectiveness of your assessment.

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Here's your chance to see what some of K-State's most experienced instructors and other multimedia experts have been doing with online classes. See first-hand examples of their work and learn about the technologies they use to build and facilitate online learning.

Spotlight on research that informs our use of PowerPoint to better support our students' cognitive learning.

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Explore all the ways to transition your online materials & assignments from this semester to the next. We will discuss grade tabulation, good housekeeping practices & preparing for the end of the semester.

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Explore all the ways to transition your online materials & assignments from this semester to the next. We will discuss grade tabulation, good housekeeping practices & preparing for the end of the semester.

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Panel Discussion - Learn from experienced instructors the "Do's and Don'ts" of Online Teaching. The panelists are Deb Canter (Professor & Department Head of Hotel Rest Inst Mgmt & Dietics), Karin Westman (Assistant Professor and Technology Coordinator, Department of English) Bill Shea (Instructor, Computing & Information Science) and Daniel Butcher (DCE Coordinator and Instructor). Bring your questions and ideas.

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Have you thought about using groups in your online class, but weren't sure how to do it? Learn about the ins and outs of facilitating student groups online. This discussion will include instructions about how to use new grouping tools in K-State Online and invited guests will share experiences managing groups in their classes.

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Veteran English composition instructor Mary Pat McQueeney, associate professor and writing-across-the-curriculum specialist at Johnson County Community College, will share her experiences and research regarding plagiarism in an online environment, including a discussion on the changing face of plagiarism in academia today.

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Come join us as we explore the building of a well-founded discussion thread through the use of the Message Board. We will share best practices and past experiences with you. Learn basic strategies, tips, common pitfalls, alternative uses, tools and a sample netiquette policy.

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basic types, considerations and caveats, advantages and a generic rubric template

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Have you ever considered how the design and set-up of your online quizzes and exams impact learning and success? Or have you ever wondered what strategies to use to improve retention and learning? Come and join us as we discuss and explore many of the facets of online assessment.

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