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Session 2 | Presentations | 10:30am

"My Music At Work": Strategies for Integrating Music into OERs and and Composition & Literature Courses

Presenter

Joshua Dickinson

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"My Music At Work": Strategies for Integrating Music into OERs and and Composition & Literature Courses

Session Description

This presentation covers ways to create OERs so that participants can share lessons where music is integrated into composition and literature courses. I will offer methods for creating and sharing OERs that are based on teachers' use of their existing favorite lessons and texts. Using examples from community college children's literature, introduction to literature, and research and composition courses, I will show participants how easy it is to create and share music and lyrics.
Copyright and OER publishing opportunities will be covered as well.

 

Institutional supports to enable external delivery of credit leading certificates

Presenter

David Stone

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Institutional supports to enable external delivery of credit leading certificates

Session Description

In 2020 the University of Michigan and Coursera announced a partnership to launch a new product type for Coursera, the MasterTrack Certificate. The School of Social Work worked with the University of Michigan's Center for Academic Innovation to convert a series of EdX Micromasters courses into the new certificate program "Social Work Essentials/MasterTrack Online Certificate". This presentation will share what institutional supports were required to launch this certificate, some of the challenges along the way, the successes, and the future of the certificate.

 

Customizing e-Learning Platform - Canvas Platform

Presenter

Adnan Turkey

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Customizing e-Learning Platform - Canvas Platform

Session Description

E-learning platforms are tools and means of interacting with students. A default template shell always needs customization to adequately, easily, and simply address course-related material.
Professors are always encouraged to modify the default template platform to make the course shell more attractive, easy to navigate, and engaging.
This requires tweaking the shell by adding, modifying materials, and/or removing unnecessary ones.
Editing the default shell requires time, web design knowledge, and sometimes graphic design talents.

 

Empowering All Learners Through Equitable Course Scheduling and Discussion Board Practices: Insights from SUNY CPD's ID Certification Program

Presenter

Dan Barrancotta

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Empowering All Learners Through Equitable Course Scheduling and Discussion Board Practices: Insights from SUNY CPD's ID Certification Program

Session Description

This session will explore how instructional design can support equitable learning practices by leveraging insights from the first iteration of SUNY CPD's Instructional Design Certification Program. The presenter will share data-driven insights and participant experiences to highlight effective course design options, student-centered approaches, and equitable scheduling and discussion board practices that empower all learners. The session will include a demonstration of alternative course setups, a comparison of learner participation and survey results, and reflections on how these practices can be applied across diverse educational contexts. By combining course data, learner feedback, and design strategies, attendees will gain actionable insights to create inclusive and equitable learning environments that address the varied needs of today's students.

 

EduProtocols: Teaching Smarter, Not Harder

Presenter

Coleman Brown

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EduProtocols: Teaching Smarter, Not Harder

Session Description

Are you tired of the same old routines? Ready to unleash a wave of engagement in your classroom? EduProtocols are your secret weapon!
Join me for a hands-on, high-energy exploration of three innovative lesson frames, designed with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in mind. We'll dive into practical strategies that not only boost the 4Cs (communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking) but also make learning seriously fun and accessible.
Best of all, you don't need to learn a whole new set of tools! Discover how to leverage the technology and resources you already use to streamline lesson planning, maximize student engagement, and accomplish more with less effort.
Get ready to transform your teaching, ignite student engagement, and leave with ready-to-use lesson frames that fit seamlessly into your classroom.

 

 

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