Tea Time Tech Talks are informal conversations about pedagogical
challenges in teaching in a technologically-enhanced learning environment,
co-hosted by the Division of Information Technology and the University of
Maryland Libraries. Each talk is mentored by a knowledgeable faculty
member or librarian, but the conversation is free flowing and intended to raise
as many questions as might be answered.
All sessions are located in McKeldin 2109 (Terrapin Learning
Commons) from 3-4pm on Thursdays; light refreshments will be served and no
registration is required.
9/19:
Facilitated by Robin Dasler
“Tablets
and Learning Analytics: Harnessing Ubiquious Data for Education”
The
facilitator will raise such questions as: How can deriving information from student-centered
“Big Data” help (or hinder) in tailoring education? How can we harness
the “learning anywhere” power of tablets for reaching learning assessment
goals? What are the privacy concerns inherent in the world of ubiquitous
mobile learning? When do we know too much about our students’ learning
behaviors?
9/26:
Facilitated by Scott P. Roberts, Psychology Department and Ronald A.
Yaros, Philip Merrill School of Journalism
”Mobile Devices in the Classroom: BYOD (Bring Your Own
Device or Your Own Distraction)?”
The facilitators represent a range of views on the topic.
Dr. Roberts, along with his colleague Dr. Ryan Curtis, has collected and
analyzed performance and behavior data from hundreds of students that supports
other studies that indicate digital devices can have a negative impact on
learning. Dr. Yaros is a university innovator in the successful
integration of mobile devices and technologies in his teaching. The
conversation should be lively!
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