January 14, 2004
9:15 am – 10:45 am
Plenary Discussion: Expectations of Technology in Teaching: What We Hope and Fear
Panelists: Bill Buhro (Chemistry) and Rebecca Copeland (Asian & Near Eastern Languages & Literatures)
Moderator: Joe Loewenstein (English)
Three faculty members from various disciplines in Arts & Sciences delivered brief presentations reflecting on the use of technology in their teaching. An introduction by Joe Loewenstein framed the discussion, Bill Buhro described his use of the SMART Board and other technology, and Rebecca Copeland discussed her use of Web pages and electronic access to primary sources.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Concurrent Sessions)
Using PowerPoint in Class: PPT Lectures
Mitch Sommers (Psychology)
The presenter demonstrated how to incorporate multimedia into PowerPoint slides and discussed the advantages and potential pitfalls of using PowerPoint in lectures.
Teaching Writing and Learning: Fitting Writing into Your Courses
Jim Davis (Political Science) and Gina Frey (Chemistry and The Teaching Center)
The presenters discussed how to encourage students to approach writing assignments not only as a means of building writing skills, but also as a means of active learning.
Working with Images: Using Images in a Multidisciplinary History Course
Paula Lupkin (Architecture) and Maggie Garb (History)
The presenters discussed how students in one course created an online database of images exploring changing forms of urban life in Chicago and St. Louis from the early 19th century through the present. Students used the database to locate, group, and add notes to images used in a research project.
Resources for New and Novice Technology Users
Gavin Foster (The Teaching Lab, Arts & Sciences Computing)
This session focused on the process of incorporating technology in teaching, from creating a plan and learning the necessary skills, to preparing for “bumps in the road.”
Workshop on Introduction to Telesis and Offering an Effective Syllabus
Kathy Atnip (The Teaching Lab, Arts & Sciences Computing)
After a brief introduction to Telesis, the university’s course‐management system, participants used the system to create a syllabus for one of their spring 2004 courses.
11:00 am– 5:00 pm
Vendor Fair
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (Concurrent Sessions)
How to Manage a Web‐Based Project: Preparing Students to Produce a Web‐Based Project for Your Course
Peter Kastor (History)
This session discussed differences between Web‐based projects and more traditional assignments such as research papers, and provided examples of successful projects by students.
Teaching Writing and Learning: Creating Effective Writing Assignments
Jim Davis (Political Science) and Gina Frey (Chemistry and The Teaching Center)
The presenters discussed strategies for developing clear, effective writing assignments.
Working with Images: Finding, Creating, and Using Digital Images
Sarah Bombich (Arc Technology Center, University Libraries)
This workshop focused on techniques for finding digital images on the Web and for scanning existing images into a digital format.
1:30 pm – 3:45 pm (Concurrent Sessions)
Copyright and Academic Integrity: Detecting Internet Plagiarism
Dirk Killen (College of Arts & Sciences) and Bob Chapman (Arts & Science Computing)
This session included a discussion of faculty experiences, a description of strategies and tools for detecting plagiarism, and a presentation of useful anti‐plagiarism resources.
Workshop on Creating a Telesis Gradebook
Doulas Harrison (English)
Participants learned how to tailor a Telesis grade‐book to meet the assessment goals of their courses.
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm (Concurrent Sessions)
How to Manage a Web‐Based Project: Tips and Strategies for Faculty
Brian Hamman (American Culture Studies)
This session discussed an approach to teaching students the tools and skills necessary to produce Web‐based projects in a course.
Teaching Writing and Learning: Assessing Student Writing
Jim Davis (Political Science) and Gina Frey (Chemistry and The Teaching Center)
This session focused on helping students improve their writing by providing them with a limited number of helpful, constructive comments on their papers.
Working with Images: Introduction to Luna InSight and Digital‐Image Management
Betha Whitlow (Art History & Archeology)
This session introduced Luna Insight software, a digital‐image‐management system, which incorporates image searching, Web page production, and presentation tools.
January 15, 2004
9:15 am – 10:45 am (Concurrent Sessions)
Plenary Session: Telesis Showcase: An Introduction to Washington University’s Course‐Management System
Panelists: Robert Hegel (Asian & Near Eastern Languages & Literatures), Andrew Martin (Political Science),
Deborah Megivern (Social Work), and Douglas Harrison (English)
Moderator: Dennis Martin (Arts & Sciences)
In a discussion of faculty experience with Telesis, each panelist focused on a feature of the course‐management system—including Syllabus, Assignments and Topics, File Sharing, Discussion, and Gradebook.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Concurrent Sessions)
Plagiarism in the Internet Age: A Roundtable Discussion
Derek Hirst (History), Eric Brown (Philosophy), Andrew Rehfeld (Political Science), and Dirk Killen (College of Arts &
Sciences)
Participants in this roundtable discussion focused on issues of issues of academic integrity, internet plagiarism, and the work of the Academic Integrity Committee of the College of Arts & Sciences.
Workshop on Working with Images: Taking Pictures with a Digital Camera
Rob Compton (Arts & Sciences Computing)
This session provided a hands‐on introduction to the basics of capturing an image with a digital camera and manipulating it for use on the Web and in the classroom.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Concurrent Sessions), continued
Using Digital Resources Created for Teaching: AmCS Circuit Court Records Project & Freedom Suits Course
David Konig (History)
This session focused on the use of digital materials to support the fall 2003 course Seeking Freedom‐‐Slavery and the Law in Antebellum St. Louis. The session included discussion of engaging students with digital material and guiding the learning process with access to electronic primary sources.
Data Collection and Analysis in Calculus II
Ron Freiwald (Mathematics)
This session addressed data collection and student lab work in the Mathematics 132 laboratory, a course created with support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The course was designed to show calculus “in action,” without the need for deep understanding of physics or chemistry.
Workshop on Electronic Communications in Telesis: Announcements, Discussion and Email
Jim Johnson (Information Systems)
This workshop introduced faculty to the communications tools in Telesis. Participants used one of their spring 2004 semester courses to learn how to set up announcements for students, use the threaded discussion, and communicate via email with students on their Telesis course roster.
11:00 am– 3:45 pm
Telesis Open Workshop
(Arts & Sciences Computing)
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (Concurrent Sessions)
Copyright and Academic Integrity: What Faculty Need to Know
Dirk Killen (College of Arts & Sciences) and Rebecca Brown (General Counsel’s Office)
This session focused on copyright and academic‐integrity infringement issues that are common in university settings. It provided tips on how to help students avoid plagiarism and copyright infringement, as well as how to respond to infringements when they do occur.
Online Discussion Groups
Paul Rothstein (Economics)
The presented described an assignment requiring students to use online “news groups” to post comments on current economic issues. The discussion included topics such as how to integrate online postings into class, how to promote meaningful student participation, and how to ensure that the role of the instructor is manageable.
EGrades: Electronic Grade Submission Progress Report
Sue Hosack (Office of Student Records) and Wil Fritz (Information Systems)
The presenters reported on an ongoing pilot program for Web‐based submission of course grades.
1:30 pm – 3:45 pm (Concurrent Sessions)
Enhancing Your Classroom Teaching with Technology
Gina Frey (Chemistry and The Teaching Center), Eric Richards (Biology), Guinn Batten (English),
Cindy Brantmeier (Romance Languages & Literatures), and Stan Braude (Biology)
Faculty from multiple disciplines described their experiences in integrating technology into teaching. Topics included whether and how to incorporate technology to improve student learning.
Workshop on Topics, Assignments, and the Course Calendar in Telesis
Jason Clevenger (Information Systems)
This session provided a “tour” of Telesis features involved in managing and delivering course content.
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm (Concurrent Sessions)
Workshop on Using PowerPoint in Class: Multimedia in PowerPoint
Anastasiya Lakhtikova (Comparative Literature)
Participants in this hands‐on workshop learned how to create a multimedia PowerPoint presentation by designing slides with links to documents, Web pages, and audio/video files.
Using EndNote Software as an Aid in Writing
Clara McLeod (Olin Library), Rudolph Clay (Olin Library), and Ryan Shirey (English)
This session demonstrated how EndNote may be used to perform database searches, build reference lists, and cite sources within a Microsoft Word document. The session will include discussion of how students in Writing I are using this software in the writing process.
How to Organize and Present for Effective Learning
Heather Corcoran (Visual Communications and Art) and Sandy Speicher (Art)
This discussion focused on how to design visuals in ways that can promote learning. Topics included organization of information using color, type, pictures and sound.
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Closing Remarks and Reception
Presentation of Prizes: Shirley Baker, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Dean, University Libraries
January 16, 2004
11:00 am –3:00 pm (Walk‐In Workshops)
Put your Course on Telesis
(Arts & Sciences Computing)
Digital Imaging and Electronic Library Services
(University Libraries)
Using PowerPoint in Teaching
(Arts & Sciences Computing)
Detecting Internet Plagiarism
(Arts & Sciences Computing)
Scanning, Audio, and Multimedia
(Arts & Sciences Computing)