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Teaching and Learning Mentors Institute
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2003 Teaching and Learning Mentors InstituteMastering Today, Preparing for TomorrowJuly 31 – August 2, 2003, at Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan) If you fit the description of a Teaching and Learning Mentor, you are invited to join us at the 2003 Teaching and Learning Mentors Institute (TLMI): A TLM fits one of two descriptions: 1) an IT or Academic Affairs office staff member responsible for assisting faculty in the pedagogically effective use of digital tools and resources or 2) a lead faculty member who plays a similar role informally on their campus. The 2003 TLMI is designed to provide TLMs with: 1) opportunities for professional development through hands-on workshops and interactive presentations; 2) access to reusable resources expressly designed so they may be shared with faculty on TLMs' home campuses; 3) opportunities to share among themselves through Birds-of-a-Feather breakfast and luncheon sessions and "open mike" presentations; and 4) access to national experts in particular domains. James Duderstadt, University of Michigan President Emeritus and co-author of Higher Education in the Digital Age, on his national exploration of how information technology is reshaping boundaries between institutions, disciplines, and levels of education Candace Thille, Project Director, Carnegie Mellon University’s Open Learning Initiative (OLI), on OLI’s role in providing independent institutions access to world-class learning resources in causal and statistical reasoning, introductory chemistry, economics, and logic. The OLI website describes the resources currently available or under development. Institute participants may also wish to consider applying to the OLI summer workshop devoted to the causal reasoning resources. Roberto Bamberger, Microsoft Faculty Development Specialist for Higher Education, on the current Digitial Decade, and the technical and socio-economic trends that are likely to occur over the next few years. Terry Weymouth, Senior Developer, University of Michigan CHEF Project, on how the open source movement is enabling faculty members and students to share learning tools and resources nationally Helen Barrett, Assistant Professor of Education, University of Alaska at Anchorage, and an internationally known expert, with a special track on digital student portfolios, in general and for teacher preparation Robert Ubell, Dean of Online Learning, Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ), on best practices in online learning and guidance in applying to the Sloan Foundation’s program in support of it Quentin Schultze, Professor of Communication, Calvin College on the virtues that can help us use technology wisely. Lora Shapiro of the Carnegie Learning corporation on effective on effective strategies to develop students’quantitative literacy Microsoft representatives David Norris & Tara Pusey on effectively using the new Tablet PC in higher education, and a special focus group lead by Diana Carew on how Microsoft can serve faculty and students. William Junkin, Associate Dean for Learning and Technology, Erskine College (SC), on using handheld devices to engage all students in classroom discussions Tour of Calvin College’s new, state-of-the-art facility to support communication arts and related areas such as digital TV and radio production A best practices track on using the web and course management systems effectively to enhance student learning and a hands-on software training track. Expert faculty from independent colleges across the country will conduct these workshops on a variety of topics Multiple opportunities to share ideas and resources with others from similar institutions
CIC wishes to thank the following organizations for their generous support of the 2003 Teaching and Learning Mentors Institute. Carnegie Learning, Inc., which provides a comprehensive, research-based mathematics and quantitative literacy curriculum that integrates effective pedagogy with effective use of computer technology. The Michigan Colleges Foundation (MCF), which is dedicated to providing students access to a values-based, high-quality education at its 14 member liberal arts colleges across the state of Michigan. Microsoft, which is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for faculty, staff, and lifelong learners to realize their potential any time, any place, and on any device. The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, Inc. (OFIC), which solicits financial support from corporations, foundations and other donors and distributes those funds to its 35 member colleges and universities for education programs, scholarships and collaborative efforts.
Our home base for TLMI 2003 will be the brand-new Prince Conference Center on the campus of Calvin College. Many of our activities will be held there. The Conference Center is also a fully functioning hotel, but the rooms that were being held until July 1, 2003 are now all reserved and no others are available in the Center. However, the Calvin website lists a number of motels and hotels that are close by. In addition, there will be a shuttle running between the Conference Center and the Residence Inn, which is just a half-mile from campus. In addition, there are less expensive motels and hotels listed at the Calvin website.
Information about traveling to Calvin by car or plane is available on the Calvin website visitors' page. For those who will be flying into the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, the easiest way to get to the Prince Conference Center is by a 10 minute taxi ride that costs approximately $12 to $14 one way.
Contact Edward J. Barboni, Ph.D., CIC Senior Advisor
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