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Learning Cycles in Large Chemistry Lectures: Implementation Logistics
12 Oct 2011 | Contributor(s):: Ellen Yezierski
Transforming Education from Innovation to Implementation Conference: Session F2 Inquiry-based instruction employing the learning cycle is theoretically grounded in constructivism (1) and social constructivism (2) as well as empirically supported in research conducted in learning environments...
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Creating Informed Problem Solvers: A Case Study in Engineering Education
12 Oct 2011 | Contributor(s):: Michael Fosmire, Ruth E Wertz
Transforming Education from Innovation to Implementation Conference: Session F1 In our increasingly knowledge-based society, the focus of engineering education has changed dramatically, de-emphasizing specialized content skills and rote problem solving and concentrating on processes and habits of...
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Cyber Peer-Led Team Learning at IUPUI, Purdue, and Florida International University: A Next Generation Learning Challenges Project
12 Oct 2011 | Contributor(s):: Nancy Millichap, Pratibha Varma-Nelson
Transforming Education from Innovation to Implementation Conference: Session E3The slide presentation is unavailable at this time due to pending plublication.The Next Generation Learning Challenges initiative of EDUCAUSE, with support from the Gates and Hewlett Foundations, is a collaborative,...
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IS-IT Learning? Challenging Students to Think 'Outside the Box' through Interdisciplinary Contexts for Inquiry in STEM
12 Oct 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Gwen Lawrie, Kelly E Matthews, Gabriela Weaver
Transforming Education from Innovation to Implementation Conference: Session E2Large-enrollment first-year STEM courses present a significant challenge to academics in terms of engagement and in catering for student diversity in academic ability, career aspiration, and prior experiences. In this...
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Online Learning Systems for Science: From Grant-Funded Project to Widespread
12 Oct 2011 | | Contributor(s):: William Vining, Lisa Lockwood
Transforming Education from Innovation to Implementation Conference: Session E1This presentation will describe the genesis, testing, modification, and eventual commercial distribution of a web-based homework/learning system for chemistry. This project relates to the design and implementation of...
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University Governance and its Role in Transforming Societies in the Middle East
12 Oct 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Adriana Jaramillo
Transforming Education from Innovation to Implementation Conference: Session D3I will present the results of a regional study on university governance conducted in four countries: Palestine, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco. We have surveyed 50 Universities, using aquestionnaire addressing 4 dimensions...
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Institutional Course Redesign
12 Oct 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Marne George Helgesen, Frank J Dooley, Tomalee Doan, Donalee H Attardo
Transforming Education from Innovation to Implementation Conference: Session D2This presentation addresses policy, implementation, design, sustainability, research and institutional cultural change for a unique and compelling course transformation program. This program bases its transformation on...
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Project Kaleidoscope: Leadership for Implementing Change in Undergraduate STEM Education
12 Oct 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Susan Elrod, Judith Dilts, J Lynn Zimmerman
Transforming Education: from Innovation to Implementation Conference: Session D1 Transforming undergraduate STEM education requires vision, leadership and action. Since 1996, Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL), a national organization, has been offering leadershipinstitutes for STEM faculty members to...
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Active Learning Classrooms as a Lever for Improving Undergraduate Education
12 Oct 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Robert McMaster
Panel discussion participant at the Transforming Education: from Innovation to Implementation October 10-12, 2011 ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota
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A Scientific Approach to Science and Engineering Education
12 Oct 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Carl Wieman
Transforming Education: from Innovation to Implementation Conference October 10-12, 2011Carl Wieman Keynote PresentationCognitive psychology research What is the learning we want? How is it achieved? II. Education research Data from classrooms III. Institutional change—undergraduate STEM...
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Theories of Action for STEM Education The Role of the National Science Foundation Investments in STEM Learning and Higher Education
11 Oct 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Joan Ferrini-Mundy
What is the most stategic approach for a federal funding agency in shaping investment programs to improve STEM teaching and learning? NSF's Directorate for Education and Human Resources is focused increasingly on its role within the Foundation and in coordination with other agencies in supporting...
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Anna-Leena Latvala
I'm a grad student from University of Jyväskylä. My current work involves creating a University undergrad nanoscience course and examining the learning processes of the students therein. I'm hoping...
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Aug 29 2011
Early Registration Deadline Transforming Education Conference
TRANSFORMING EDUCATION: FROM INNOVATION TO IMPLEMENTATIONOctober 10-12, 2011Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IndianaHosted by the Discovery Learning Research CenterEarly Registration Deadline:...
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Aug 05 2011
Paper Abstract Final Deadline Transforming Education Conference
TRANSFORMING EDUCATION: FROM INNOVATION TO IMPLEMENTATIONOctober 10-12, 2011Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IndianaHosted by the Discovery Learning Research CenterAbstract submissions for papers...
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Jul 18 2011
Abstract Priority Deadline Transforming Education Conference
TRANSFORMING EDUCATION: FROM INNOVATION TO IMPLEMENTATIONOctober 10-12, 2011 Purdue University West Lafayette, IndianaHosted by the Discovery Learning Research CenterAbstract submissions for papers...
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