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Wednesday, May 26, 1999

Macalester College

What was said about Classrooms of the Future V
Dr. Randy Bassbass5.jpg (26518 bytes) Keynote:  

Rethinking Technology,
Learning, and Faculty Work

(keynote website link)

Presentations/Workshops I, Olin-Rice Science Center: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15  a.m.
  • Classroom design:   trends and pitfalls Jim Gregory, Charles Bottemiller, Raymond Troyer, University of Minnesota Engineering

  • Baulks and Bytes:  Merging Pedagogies   (Archaeology and information technology as complementaryMark Schuler, Concordia University, Department of Theology

  • Redesigning a music literature course for new media delivery Paul Wieser, Chris Kachian, Robin Schreiber, Jerry Stenger, University of St. Thomas Departments of Music and Instructional Support Services

  • Rubrics for practical restructuring and effective leadership (Staff development leadership in educational technology) Eric Bartleson, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Department of Educational Leadership; Doug Johnson, Mankato Area Public Schools, Department of Media and Technology

  • Using first-run movies for class discussions of interpersonal issues Michael Obsatz, Macalester College, Department of Sociology

  • Developing computerized portfolios for the German studies classroom Rachael Huener, Macalester College Department of German Studies & Russian

Presentations/Workshops II, Olin-Rice Science Center: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30  p.m.
  • Notebook (laptop) computers:  The effect on the learning environment (with examples from math & statistics) William Peterson, University of Minnesota at Crookston, Department of Mathematics

  • Creating community & mentoring students via the web
    Linda Reveling Smith & Jonie Wagener, College of St. Catherine Department of Nursing

  • Tales from the Wired Humanities Classroom, Terry Brown, University of Wisconsin at River Falls, Department of English

  • Freshman cell biology on the web Douglas Walton, St. Scholastica College, Department of Biology

  • Gain Seven Extra Class Hours Per Semester with Computerized Language Testing, Tom Browne, Macalester College Humanities Resource Center

  • Learning anytime, anywhere:  creating and using databases Nelson  & Keiser, Macalester College, Technology Specialists

  • Conversations with Randy Bass

Lunch: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30  p.m.
Presentations/Workshops III, Olin-Rice Science Center: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30  p.m.
  • Teaching/Learning, how to write for the web audience by producing an online 'Zine in Class'  Cass Dalglish, Department of English; Jennifer Rensenbrink, Art and Communication major; Laurie Forner, MIS major Augsburg College

  • Preserving programs through technology:  What price survival?   Karen Cardenas, Northern State University, South Dakota State University, University of South Dakota; Dr. Oren Quist, South Dakota State University, Department of Physics

  • Using interactive listening guides to help the inexperienced music listener   Mark Rhoads, Bethel College, Department of Music

  • Teachers as technological experts Bev Schuler, College of St. Catherine, College of Education

  • An interactive approach to learning how to interpret NMR spectra Thomas Ippoliti, University of St. Thomas, Department of Chemistry

  • Determining reliability and authenticity of internet web sites
    Becky Hagen & Joe Landsberger, University of St. Thomas, Departments of the Libraries and Instructional Support Services

  • Library access for the future:  a look at the MnLINK Gateway  Karen Campbell, Hamline University
    & The Minnesota Virtual University Robert Rehn, University of St. Thomas

  • Conversations with Randy Bass

Presentations/Workshops IV, Olin-Rice Science Center: 2:45 p.m. - 3:450  p.m.
  • Facilitating the writing process using CommonSpace software, Alice Moorhead, Hamline University, Department of English

  • Panel Presentation:  Interactive distance learning, G Melberg & C Frye; Web-based portfolios for a body of doctoral work, F Trejo & R Nguyen; Web learning - discussion for virtual schools, S Greenwood & Jeralyn Jargo; Implications of transformation in higher education for K-12, Wayne Hoistand & Carol Casler, St. Mary's University Department of Educational Leadership & TIES

  • Another cyber exercise:   adding art appreciation slides to a web authoring program  William Hoar, Northern State University, Department of Art 

  • Transforming teaching and learning:   visual communication and the WWW Adrienne Christiansen,   Macalester College, Communication Studies

  • ActiveStats: a CD-Rom application in the classroom Adele Marie Rothan, College of St. Catherine, Department of Mathematical Sciences

  • Introduction to web development & FrontPage Joe Landsberger, University of St. Thomas, Departments of Instructional Support Services

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