ITE May 2018 Workshop
ITE May Workshop
May 16, 2018
To register please send an email to ite@njit.edu
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Registration & Breakfast |
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9:00 - 9:30 |
Breakfast and Introductions |
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9:30 - 10:30 |
The Philosophy and Practice of Academic Makerspaces Academic Makerspaces offer new opportunities for students of all disciplines to engage in design and prototype development and to experience project teamwork. Makerspaces come in a large variety of forms from gathering places to mini-production facilitates with powerful machinery. In this presentation we will review the major considerations encountered in developing a new Makerspace – from the basic philosophy to a host of practical issues. We will include case studies demonstrating the academic and entrepreneurial benefits of industrial Makerspaces within the engineering disciplines. Overall, we aim to provide attendees with information, insight, and an assortment of pertinent questions that will help them in thinking about how academic Makerspaces can support their own activities and curriculum. |
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10:30- 11:30 |
Reverse Engineering the Curriculum Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) has introduced a systemic change in the first year undergraduate program since 2011. MIE has introduced ‘Reverse Engineering’ (RE) as part of the curriculum for the entering freshmen with Mechanical Engineering as their major. RE has been efficiently blended with the existing Fundamentals of Engineering Design-101 (FED-101) curriculum, and this has yielded rewarding results. The session will introduce a time-tested systematic approach to implement RE.
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Mapping Assessments to Outcomes Writing learning outcomes that are clear to students and measurable to instructors is a challenge many educators face. This session will focus on the scholarship and best practices for writing clear and measurable learning outcomes and mapping them to appropriate assessments. Examples, resources, and a list of readings for more information will be provided. |
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11:30-12:00 |
Break and Lunch CKB 116 |
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12:00- 1:00 |
Demystifying Service Learning and Building Campus and Community Partnerships Studies have shown that Service-learning improves student academic outcomes as demonstrated through complexity of understanding, problem analysis, critical thinking, and cognitive development; when accompanying a course Service Learning improves student learning outcomes and contributes to student personal and social development. The session will consist of a panel of Faculty, Student and Agency representative that will discuss the impact Service Learning has had on them. The session will engage the audience in this high‐impact educational practice, to consider implementing Service Learning into their curriculum.
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1:00-2:00 |
Copyright in the Digital Age Copyright is a complex and evolving concept in teaching, research, and scholarship. As an author and researcher, it's important to know the exemptions and limitations afforded by these laws. This presentation will touch on issues relating to author rights, teaching exemptions, publishing agreements , and other topics. We will also discuss copyright questions relating to the forthcoming institutional repository. Danielle Reay
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Moodle Gradebook Cassie Sardo |
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2:00- 3:00 |
Increasing Diversity and Participation in Computing/STEM New technologies and innovations in educational research afford us new and improved ways to motivate people to learn more about computing and other STEM-related topics. However, as we continue to move forward, it is important to consider who benefits from these innovations and to adopt inclusive practices in both their design and in their use. In this presentation, we talk about efforts to increase participation in computing for females and underrepresented minorities in computing using an online educational game, Gidget (HelpGidget.org), and other technologies. We also introduce the GenderMag method (GenderMag.org), a gender-specialized cognitive walkthrough used to detect bias in software applications. Michael Lee |
Canvas Pilot Get an introduction to the features of Canvas. An alternative platform to Moodle which NJIT will pilot in the fall of 2018. Michael Koskinen |
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3:00- 4:00 |
The Future of Honors Education in the Albert Dorman Honors College Dean Hamilton will describe his plans to renew the College focus on Strategic Priority 1 of the ADHC Strategic Plan: "Academic Excellence through Learner-Centered Education. Louis Hamilton CKB 08 |
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4:00 |
Drawing for Prizes CKB 08 |
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To register send an email to ite@njit.edu