ABSTRACTS - Learning Stack Sessions

NOTE: Learning Stack sessions are approximately 15-20 minutes (depending on how much time is allotted for Q&A). There are two presentations per 1-hour time slot.

All sessions take place in Butler-Carlton Hall on the Missouri S&T campus

1-124-1 // A Toolkit for Training Faculty to Conference with Students

LEARNING STACK SESSION (15-20 minutes)

Presenters:
     Alexander Wulff - Assistant Professor and Director of Writing and Multimodal Composition; Maryville University
     Cristina Branson - Instructor for Humanities; Maryville University

Audience: Higher Education; K-12 Education

Time and Location: 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.; Room 124

MODE: Blended (Face-to-Face Presenter + Online/Face-to-Face Attendees)

Conferencing with students is a learned skill for faculty that has received limited scholarly attention. We offer a toolkit for training faculty to take a relational and strategic approach to individual student conferences. Based on social learning theory and social emotional awareness, this framework provides instructors with practical moves for productive conferences.

1-124-2 // Recognizing and Maximizing Affordances of Online Writing Center Consultations

LEARNING STACK SESSION (15-20 minutes)

Presenter: Philip Bode - Director of the Writing Center; Missouri S&T

Audience: Higher Education

Time and Location: 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.; Room 124

MODE: Blended (Face-to-Face Presenter + Online/Face-to-Face Attendees)

Much online writing center pedagogy emphasizes replicating traditional face-to-face experiences and minimalist strategies; however, striving to replicate face-to-face strategies in online settings often disregards the unique affordances that online consultations provide. This session will cover why and how writing centers need to consider pedagogical approaches specific to online environments, along with why it's important for writing centers to reconsider the "gospel" and "lore" of minimalist approaches that arguably favor privileged students.  

1-213-1 // Anything But A Paper: creative alternatives to traditional research essays in university humanities courses

VIRTUAL LEARNING STACK SESSION (15-20 minutes)

Presenter: Dr. Jenna Sehmann - Instructor of Double Reeds and Music History; Southeast Missouri State University

Audience: Higher Education

Time and Location: 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.; Room 213 (and online via Zoom)

MODE: Blended (Online Presenter + Online/Face-to-Face Attendees)

Many higher education courses require assignments that assess research, critical thinking, and writing skills. This presentation will examine creative alternatives to the traditional essay format, including multimedia formats, visual art and design, performance, and education-focused projects. Rubrics, assessment methods and learning outcomes for this type of project will also be discussed.

1-213-2 // Graduate vs. Undergraduate Teaching & Advising Styles

VIRTUAL LEARNING STACK SESSION (15-20 minutes)

Presenters:
     Dr. Kristen N. Sobba - Associate Professor of Criminal Justice; Southeast Missouri State University
     Dr. Monica Radu - Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Social Work, & Sociology; Southeast Missouri State University

Audience: Higher Education

Time and Location: 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.; Room 213 (and online via Zoom)

MODE: Blended (Online Presenter + Online/Face-to-Face Attendees)

In this brief presentation, we will address different teaching and advising pedagogies for undergraduate and graduate students. Considering their unique differences, it is important to identify and incorporate different styles of teaching and advising that will lead to long-term student success.

2-124-1 // Reasonable Grace: Reforming Syllabus Policies to Meet the Needs of a Post-Pandemic World While Still Maintaining Standards

LEARNING STACK SESSION (15-20 minutes)

Presenter: Dr. Abram Book - Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Modern Languages; Southeast Missouri State University

Audience: Higher Education

Time and Location: 1:15 - 2:00 p.m.; Room 124

MODE: Blended (face-to-face and online)

This session will examine how to re-think late work policies, classroom etiquette, grading schemes, etc. with students' best interests in mind. The concept of "Cheap Grace" will also be explored with the fundamental question: "How much grace is too much?"

2-124-2 // Using Cooperative Testing in a Flipped Class

LEARNING STACK SESSION (15-20 minutes)

Presenter: Corrie Dudley - Assistant Professor of Nursing; Southeast Missouri State University

Audience: Higher Education; K-12 Education

Time and Location: 1:15 - 2:00 p.m.; Room 124

MODE: Blended (face-to-face and online)

A flipped classroom provides the opportunity for active learning, however obtaining and maintaining student engagement can be a challenge. This presentation will explore the effectiveness of cooperative quizzing in facilitating student engagement in the flipped classroom.  

2-213-1 // Using a Digital Whiteboard Tool to Encourage Student Collaboration

VIRTUAL LEARNING STACK SESSION (15-20 minutes)

Presenter: Dushanthi Herath - Assistant Professor of Mathematics; Maryville University

Audience: Higher Education; K-12 Education

Time and Location: 1:15 - 2:00 p.m.; Room 213 (and online via Zoom)

MODE: Blended (face-to-face and online) with online presenter

Collaboration is important in student learning. When students collaborate, it helps them learn teamwork, and develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and communication. The presentation will introduce how to use a free digital tool to create your online whiteboard to foster collaboration in the classroom.

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2-213-2 // Ideas for Online Groups: Practical Tips for Increased Learning

VIRTUAL LEARNING STACK SESSION (15-20 minutes)

Presenter: Dr. Lauren Hays - Assistant Professor of Educational Technology; University of Central Missouri

Audience: Higher Education; K-12 Education

Time and Location: 1:15 - 2:00 p.m.; Room 213 (and online via Zoom)

MODE: Blended (face-to-face and online) with online presenter

Many students report disliking group work, and online groups can often feel particularly forced. However, today’s workforce requires collaboration and virtual engagement. Come join this learning stack to hear tips for making online groups more effective so that deeper learning can occur. Tips will include how to build group expectations, how to keep groups on track, and how to create collaboration without only using division of labor.

3-213-1 // Introducing Real Life Applications of Mathematics through Group Projects in Lower-Division Mathematics Classes

VIRTUAL LEARNING STACK SESSION (15-20 minutes)

Presenters:
     Dr. Haohao Wang - Professor of Mathematics; Southeast Missouri State University
     Dr. Emmanuel Thompson - Professor of Mathematics; Southeast Missouri State University
     Natalya Kutsevalova - Instructor of Mathematics; Southeast Missouri State University

Audience: Higher Education

Time and Location: 2:15 - 3:00 p.m.; Room 213 (and online via Zoom)

MODE: Blended (face-to-face and online) with online presenter

Our presentation focuses on incorporating mini-projects in our teaching to enhance students' understanding of applications of mathematics in dealing with real life problems. We share our experiences to stimulate students’ interest in mathematics through hands-on activities and expose students to a variety of means for exploring mathematics career options.

3-213-2 // SOC-2001 Introduction to Organizational Leadership Teaching Tools

VIRTUAL LEARNING STACK SESSION (15-20 minutes)

Presenter: Dr. Robert Cote - Assistant Teaching Professor; University of Missouri-St. Louis

Audience: Higher Education

Time and Location: 2:15 - 3:00 p.m.; Room 213 (and online via Zoom)

MODE: Blended (face-to-face and online) with online presenter

My Presentation will discuss:

1. SOC-2001 Introduction to Organizational Leadership Course Learning Objectives CLO (What they will learn?) Objectives of this course:
   • You will Identify an awareness of your own leadership philosophy, traits, skills, and behaviors through self assessment questionnaires.
   • You will develop an understanding of the fundamental ways leadership is practiced in on-going organizations.
   • You will establish a framework for the unique dimensions of your own leadership style, your strengths and weaknesses, and ways to improve what you do as leaders.
2. Course assessments alignment with CLO (Are students achieving CLO by completing Assessments?)
3. One of the Assessment tools used in the course.

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4-213-1 // Replacing Discussion Boards with Hypothes.is

VIRTUAL LEARNING STACK SESSION (15-20 minutes)

Presenter: Johnna Murray - Associate Teaching Professor; University of Missouri-St. Louis

Audience: Higher Education

Time and Location: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.; Room 213 (and online via Zoom)

MODE: Blended (face-to-face and online) with virtual presenters

Although Discussion Boards are intended to form communities and explore topics, many students find them boring. One solution is Hypothes.is a social annotation tool. Using Hypothes.is, my students discuss topics that are interesting while drawing them in to natural communities. My use of Hypothes.is has evolved to completely replace Discussion Boards.