2014 Keynote Speakers:
Janice Gobert, WPI
Janice Gobert is an Associate Professor of Learning Sciences and Psychology in the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies and the Department of Computer Science. She is the Co-director of the Learning Sciences and Technologies Program. Her Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (1994) is in Cognitive Science; her Masters is from McGill University, also in Cognitive Science. Her specialty is in technology-based with visualizations and simulations in scientific domains; her research areas are: intelligent tutoring systems for science, skill acquisition, performance assessment via log files, learning with visualizations, learner characteristics, and epistemology. Aligned with Post-Sputnik reform efforts for science education, the underlying philosophy of Dr. Gobert’s work is to promote equitable access to science for all. As such, her intelligent tutoring system is designed to adapt in real time to learners so that they can get individualized attention on the inquiry skills in science that they are lacking (www.slinq.org). Dr. Gobert & her group have two patent applications: one on assessment for inquiry skills in science using data mined algorithms, and one on an eye-tracking system that supports learners in the real-time acquisition of knowledge from text and graphics. From Sept 2000 to December 2007, Janice served as North American Editor for the International Journal of Science Education. She has been principal investigator on many projects (approx. 20 million dollars in external finding to date), which address technology-based science learning and assessment.
Gary J. Beach, Publisher Emeritus
CIO Magazine
Gary J. Beach brings more than thirty years of information technology experience to his role as publisher emeritus of International Data Group’s CIO magazine. Considered an expert source on the role of the chief information officer and future IT trends, he is frequently quoted by major media organizations such as CNN, USA Today, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and CBS MarketWatch. For the past ten years Beach has been a regular contributor on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” and “Squawk on the Street” commenting on technology investment trends and key industry issues. From 1998 through 2002 he contributed technology commentaries on tech issues for National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” and “Morning Edition” programs. From the Oval Office of The White House in October 1996, Beach launched an information technology non-profit called Tech Corps which remains the nation’s longest standing non-profit focused on educational technology issues.
In August 2013 John Wiley and Sons published Beach’s book “The U.S.Technology Skills Gap” which at launch was listed as an Amazon Bestseller among computing and technology titles.
2014 Sessions:
Developing Hybrid Tools for Student Success in English and Math
Sara Hilinski, Elaine Pascale, Jill Eisenberg, Jeanne LeSeur
Technology Intermediates
60 minute Demo/Interactive Session
What an Online Syllabus Can Do That a Paper Syllabus Can’t
Gerald Richman
Technology Beginners
60 minute Demo/Interactive Session
Using Lecture Capture to Help Students Improve Their Metacognitive Skills
Linda Bruenjes, Katherine Carey, Taryn Mancarella, Sarah Wojiski, Tes Cotter Zakrzewski, Kevin Shea
Technology Intermediates
60 minute Demo/Interactive Session
Big Data Solutions for Higher Education
Rob Peglar
Technology Intermediates
60 minute Roundtable
Using iPads to Increase Scientific and Critical Thinking: A Result of a Faculty iPad Pilot Project at MCPHS University
Sarah Wojiski, Li Chen
Technology Intermediates
60 minute Demo/Interactive Session
Using GIS to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Rebecca Paynich
Technology Intermediates
60 minute Roundtable Discussion
Making Teaching More Natural Using Google
Docs, Folders & Forms
Roben Torosyan
Technology Intermediates
60 minute Demo/Interactive Session
Technologies in the Classroom and the Blended System of Teaching within the Western European Traditional Learning Model
Alexandra Rengel
Technology Intermediates
60 minute Roundtable Discussion
Classroom Game Design
Mish McIntyre
Technology Beginners
60 minute Demo/Interactive Session
Scaling Up Seminar-Style Discussions with Prezi
Robert Cowherd
Technology Experts
60 minute Demo/Interactive Session
Digital business transformation and the Evolution of IT
Vala Afshar, Ali Kafel
Technology Beginner /Intermediates
60 minute Demo/Interactive Session
Collaborative vs. Group Work: Best Practices for Successful Instruction and Learning
Frank Potvin
Technology Intermediates
60 minute Roundtable Discussion
Flexing with Technology: Using Your LMS and Hybrid Flexible Pedagogy
Lance Eaton
Technology Intermediates
60 minute Demo/Interactive Session