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  • I Am A Liberal

    Posted without comment (but with a few formatting changes).”I’m a liberal… I’ve always been a liberal, but that doesn’t mean what a lot of you apparently think it does. Let’s break it down, shall we? Because quite frankly, I’m getting a little tired of being told what I believe and what I stand for. Spoiler…

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  • Being Faster and More Productive with Brightspace Tools and other Web Tools

    Nate Wadman, Pikes Peak Community CollegeBarry Dahl, D2L Abstract Five Free Tech Tools to Make You More Productive at WorkWhat good is technology if it doesn’t make your life easier, or your work more productive, or both? In this session, you’ll learn about five free tools that you can use with or without Brightspace to…

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  • Everything Else: Program-level Courses in Brightspace

    Ted GirardQueen’s College of Nursing Abstract Queen’s School of Nursing, and Health Quality Programs department uses Program-Level Communities in Brightspace. These communities are set up for each program, and are used for automating student interaction, data collection, and administrative tasks as well as coordinating clinical requirements. Notes The program-level courses are not for curriculum/course content.…

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  • Bridging the Gap: Evidence Supporting the Value of the High-Tech/High-Touch Teaching Model to Improve Student Outcomes and Perceptions in Two Introductory Level Courses

    Presenters Christopher Roddenberry, Wake Technical Community CollegeClaire McElvaney, Wake Technical Community CollegeRobyn Arnette, Wake Technical Community College Session Abstract The High-Tech/High-Touch Teaching Model (HTHTTM) is an innovative evidence-based course management protocol designed to improve minority success in online education. It involves the use of low-cost and free tools and an intentional communication strategy. Three high-tech…

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  • teAchnology: Swaying the Biased, Herding the Dinosaurs, and Overthrowing the Technocrats

    Presenter Cristina Sullivan, Tarrant County Community College Session Abstract Adjusting the course to meet the needs of the students instead of expecting students to adjust to our styles and expectations. The biggest obstacle to being student ready is instructor mindset. This session will focus on 1) recognizing and reflecting on our attitudes and actions in…

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  • eLearning Master You Will Become!

    Presenters Alison Consol, Wake Technical Community CollegeJessica Hatcher, Wake Technical Community CollegeCindy Foster, Wake Technical Community College Session Abstract This session focuses on advanced professional development for online instructors. As part of Wake Tech’s QEP project, a certification program was developed and deployed to train faculty to become Master Online Instructors. The objective is to…

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