The teaching of empirical science courses online has been constrained by the challenges of recreating “wet lab” experiences for online learners. Some universities partner with other institutions to offer local labs for learners; others request that learners arrange their own access for hands-on learning. Home labs are used in some curricular domains, which involve the uses of designed lab kits that are mailed to learners. Others use virtual simulations. Join us for this presentation, which will introduce seven K-State faculty members who have been delivering “wet lab” learning using a variety of strategies and tools.

Online lab providers will be available before and after the Roundtable to give demonstrations, discuss their resources, and answer your questions.

Teaching Science Labs at a Distance: Vendors Presentation

Teaching Science Labs at a Distance

The iPad is taking teaching and learning to a whole new level. Join the staff of the College of Education’s Catalyst Center for a closer look at some of the iPad apps, ebook tools, and presentation technologies that instructors are embracing to transform the way they teach.

Teaching with the iPad

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K-State instructors are using e-textbooks to teach classes, whether online or face-to-face. Come learn about their experiences in using and even creating their own e-textbooks. They will share their students’ experiences. In addition, we will talk about Open Educational Resources (OER) and how instructors can use these for their courses. Join the discussion.

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This annual event inspires faculty to use technology in innovative ways, share best practices with university colleagues, and interact with technology vendors. Here are the videos from the mini-presentations.

Going Mobile: Developing Mobile Apps – Andy Bennett

Music and Technology in the Classroom – Cora Cooper

Advancing Public Knowledge of Traumatic Brain Injury: Creating Change in Kansas – Deb Sellers

Want to join the mobile app craze? Ever wondered if there’s some way to pull smartphones into your teaching in a meaningful way? Join Ben Ward as he guides us through a tour of mobile apps, how to build them, and how to teach with them. Don't worry, no programming required!

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Curious about what iPads can do for you? Do you already have an iPad and don't think you are getting as much out of it as you should? If you’re looking for answers to iPad questions, come learn tips and tricks from those in the know, as we gather together some of the more avid iPad users on campus.

Join Eric Dover as he takes a look at the current state of cloud computing and examines tools that use the power of the cloud to enhance collaboration and the learning environment. We will look briefly at the definition of cloud computing and explore how it has grown into a new class of connected computing that’s transforming the way we work together, play together, and communicate with each other. Also included: Some of the current hot tools that best harness the power of the cloud and how they may assist in teaching, communication, and information sharing.

Click here, to view the prezi presentation.

Come join us as we discuss and share tech tools that make our lives easier. We will be looking at software, apps, smartphones, and other devices that help us connect, be productive, or just have fun. Don't hesitate to bring your own favorites, and don't worry if you don't have any yet!

Faculty and students are invited to participate in a lively discussion about the effective use of technology in K-State courses. Share your questions and comments as we explore the role of social media in the learning environment, how to best use K-State Online, and whether or not students really want to "friend" their instructors on Facebook. Experience the fun as we discover what students and faculty really think about what works and what does not.

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It's all about sharing! Faculty are invited to take a few hours to see technology tools their colleagues are using, and how those can enhance student learning. Drop in for free food and drink. Then stop by technology tables and visit with other faculty who are passionate about sharing their tools. Attend mini-presentations every hour that spotlight Facebook, iPads, and clickers.

Don't miss this one-time oppurtunity to network with your peers and explore ideas, technology, and solutions.

To learn more about the showcase: ksushowcase.wordpress.com

The use of drama within a course video can go a long way to explaining or simply motivating. Content, subjects and topics can be that much more understandable and real through the use of drama.

Want to make your presentation more visual? Want your materials to have more impact? Looking for a way to put more life in your teaching than what PowerPoint can give you? Find out how Prezi breaks the mold of boring and linear presentations. See demos, participate in discussions, and share ideas about teaching with this new, and free, exciting software.

This is a joint session that kicks off K-State’s IDT Roundtable and TechBytes series this semester. Join us to learn about many of the free tools available on the Web. The session will feature tools that can be used for collaboration, research, screen recording (video), screen capturing (screenshots), and more. Bring your favorite tools to share during the session.

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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.

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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.

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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. The Pecha Kucha format is 20 PowerPoint slides shown for 40 seconds apiece, leaving you with a 6 minute and 40 second automated presentation. We have scheduled Michael Wesch, Andrew Barkley, Gayle Doll, Cyndi Danner-Kuhn, Mike Finnegan, and Sue Williams.

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.