Morning Keynote - Transforming Learning in Higher Education: Realizing the Possibilities

Time: Morning Keynote Presentation, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM EDT
BCCC Room: Learning Studio – Library 211
MCCC Room:
Remote IVC Sites: University of Minnesota, Higher Education Commission-Pakistan

Beyond the bits and bytes, how do advanced networks enable innovative classroom learning in higher education institutions? Join Internet2 Global and Cultural Collaboration Director Ann Doyle for a moderated panel discussion about how teaching and learning are evolving in university and community college classrooms. See how students and maestros interact across the world in performing arts education. Understand how science, technology and the arts converge for interdisciplinary experiential learning in the Dancing Volcanoes project. Learn how students can access remote scientific instruments. Examine how tools like interactive video or digital collections can extend your own syllabus or campus community.

About the Presenters
Ann Doyle directs Internet2's global and cultural collaboration efforts. Her accomplishments include working with campuses across the U.S. and internationally to produce master classes and performance events enabled by high-speed networking, including serving as executive producer of the two largest collaborations in the performing arts over Internet2. Ann has been a keynote speaker at Europe's TERENA Networking conference, Ireland's HEAnet's annual conference, Italy's GARR annual conference, the International Council of Fine Arts Deans, the National Association of Schools of Music in the U.S., and numerous campuses interested in the application of Internet2 in performing arts, humanities and international education. Ann has a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Michigan.

Tom Fryer joined DANTE in October 2008 as a member of the International Relations Team. As International Relations Officer, he supports international dialogue between the GÉANTcommunity and regional R&E networking organisations. One of his particular responsibilities is to collaborate with CLARA in the preparations and implementation of the ALICE2 project. In addition he assists in the management of relations with GÉANT NRENS, promoting wider use of the GÉANT service portfolio.

Tom has a background in international event organisation and coordination acquired in Germany, the UK and finally Spain where he lived from the beginning of 2000 until joining DANTE. He also has wide experience in translation and has worked as part of the support team for the Spanish Blind Sports Federation and the Spanish Paralympic Committee at a number of world class sporting events including the Beijing Paralympics.

Tom has a degree in modern languages and linguistics from the University of Essex.


Resources

• Ann Doyle's Presentation
• Tom Fryer's Presentation
  
• Internet2 Website
• The Dancing Volcano Project: Tom Fryer's TERENA Presentation
  

Afternoon Keynote - Games 2 Learn: Bring Back the Boys

Time: 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
BCCC Room: Learning Studio – Library 211
MCCC Room:
Remote Sites: Montgomery County Community College, Binghamton University
Track: Keynote

Description:
Games 2 Learn: Bring Back the Boys is a presentation that focuses on the cultural mismatch between boys and schools, staring very young and looking forward into the detachment that happens when those same boys enter the University gates. Gaming is seen as one of many tools we might use to help connect with our men learners to bolster their retention and perseverance. Some ideas on how we in higher education can better meet their needs through gaming will be explored in this presentation.

About the Presenters:
Ali Carr-Chellman is a Professor of Instructional Systems at Penn State's College of Education. She is also currently serving as the Head of Learning and Performance Systems. Her research centers on broad systemic change for all levels of education from preKindergarten through higher education. She is particularly interested in understanding more those who are under served by the current system and emancipatory models of democratic learning. She recently delivered a TEDxPSU presentation on the topic of boy disengagement in learning environments. Ali has authored more than 100 publications from books to chapters, proceedings, articles and has given hundreds of presentations, keynotes, and radio appearances.

Brett Bixler:
Brett Bixler (PhD, Instructional Systems) has over 25 years of experience in the instructional design field. He is the Lead Instructional Designer with Training Services, part of Information Technology Services (ITS) at Penn State.

In his current position Brett is working with the latest educational technologies and learning theories to produce learner-centered active and collaborative learning environments. Brett works with peers from across Penn State and other universities to discuss common issues and provide advice and guidance on a wide range of issues. He is responsible for a variety of other tasks, including: instructional design; project coordination and management; faculty and staff development; curriculum development; educational technology training and assistance; formative and summative evaluation of projects; and Web 2.0 expertise.

Brett is actively investigating the use of games, simulations, and virtual worlds for educational purposes. He created the Educational Gaming Commons to support collaboration and initiatives in these areas throughout Penn State.

Resources:

• Ali Carr-Chellman's Presentation (Prezi)
• Brett Bixler's Presentation (Prezi)
  
• Watch Ali Carr-Chellman's TED Talk - ‪ Using Video Games to Re-engage Boys in Learning‬
• View Ali's bio on the Penn State University College of Education Website
• The Penn State Educational Gaming Commons
• Brett Bixler's Online Portfolio