Conference Program

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Schedule

Thursday, January 6

All Day	Asynchronous Posters on Demand
8:45am-9:00am	Arrival and Greeting
9:00am-9:15am	General Session: Welcome
9:15am-10:45am	General Session, Keynote Speaker: Stephen Brookfield, Putting Equity Into Practice In Your Classroom
10:45am-11:15am	Break
11:15am-12:00pm	Morning Breakout Sessions Reflection: A Bridge Between Metacognitive Learning and Culturally Responsive Teaching, Francie Woodford, Community College of Philadelphia False Hope of “The Red Hat”: Teaching Critical Analysis of Aging in the U.S. Using Poetry, Reflection and Dialogue, Deirdre Dingman, Temple University Anchoring Student Learning to their Intended Profession, Eric Magrum, Stockton University Teaching for Transformative Social and Emotional Learning in Online Spaces, Madora Soutter, Villanova University, Chu Ly, Framingham State University Unveiling the Hidden Curriculum: Creating Equitable Learning Experiences for All, Jamie Mansell, Jennifer Ibrahim, Annie Frankel, Hoa Vo, Mark Meyers, Woodbine Ostagne, Temple University
12:00pm-1:00pm	Lunch Break Networking on Gather
1:00pm-2:00pm	Poster Q&A Session (Synchronous) Reconceptualizing the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning for the Social-Justice Scholar Educator, Madji Fall, Kean University A Tuition- Free Supplemental Education Model for Graduate Programs, Catherine Averill, Nora Jones, Temple Univeristy Impact of Mindset on Learning Outcomes in Physical Therapy Students, Jennifer Elinich, Krista Rompolski, Moravian University Addressing Substance Use in College Aged Students using a Harm Reduction Perspective, Madison Scialanca, Deirdre Dingman, Temple University Graduate Students on the Margins: Responding to Their Challenges, Cheryl Hyde, Temple University Are Virtual Exams Here to Stay?, Jacqueline Phillips, Nick Mirabito, Kyle Harris, Temple University Reversing History’s Effects: Using Deep Reading to Promote Inclusion, Regina Audio, Asadeh Nia-Schoenstein, Louis Rodolico, Rowan University Connecting, Supporting and Reinforcing Content: Creating Alignment Across Undergraduate Programs, Sara Kovacs, Kathryn Fritz, Temple University Extreme Makeover: Textbook Edition – Student Perspectives on Adaptable Virtual Textbooks, Nicholas Mirabito, Kyle Harris, Jacqueline Phillips, Temple University 3D Printed Arteries: Making Cardiovascular Anatomy Tangible & Accessible, Nick Perilli, Temple University
2:00pm-2:15pm	Break
2:15pm-3:00pm	Afternoon Breakout Sessions Teaching Race in the Ancient Mediterranean: A Community Discussion, Karen Klaiber Hersch, Marian Makins, Maggie Beeler, Alison Traweek, Dan Tompkins, Temple University, Jackie Murray, University of Kentucky, Sydnor Roy, Texas Tech Puzzled? The Jigsaw Method Improves Student Performance and Engagement, Margaret Miklich, Temple University Inviting Diversity as Embracing Change, Karin Gladney, Kim Graham, Delaware State University Backward Design; The What, the Why, and the How, Francie Woodford, Community College of Philadelphia Faculty as Emotionally Intelligent Leaders in Challenging Times, Anuja Gupta, University of the Sciences not available live
3:00pm-3:15pm	Break
3:15pm-3:45pm	Wrap Up with Stephen Brookfield
3:45pm-4:00pm	Announcement of Twitter Winners

Friday, January 7

All Day	Asynchronous Posters on Demand
8:45am-9:00am	Arrival and Greeting
9:00am-9:15am	General Session: Welcome
9:15am-10:45am	General Session, Plenary Speaker: Courtney Plotts, Online Culture and Diversity: Connecting Through Culture and Cultural Responsiveness in Online Spaces
10:45am-11:00am	Break
11:00am-12:15pm	Morning Workshops Difference Doesn’t Have to Divide: Using Culturally Responsive Teaching To Promote Success, Wendy Cheesman, Ali Castellini, Temple University Problem Solving Or Problem Creating?: Harnessing EdTech For Social Justice and Inclusion, Jim Getz, Temple University What Can We Learn From Super Mario Bros?: Crafting Equitable Assessments Using Principles Of Video Game Design, Cory Budischak, Temple University Is It Justice or Just Us?: Expanding Opportunities For Learning Through Conflict, Cooperation and Collaboration, Jayminn Santos-DeShields, Temple University Decolonizing the Curriculum: Shifting Power for Equitable Teaching, Melissa Glenn, Temple University Great Expectations: What Are We Looking For When We Ask For Participation?, Gerard Brown, Temple University
12:15pm-1:15pm	Lunch Break Networking on Gather Voting Closes for Posters
1:15pm-2:30pm	Afternoon Workshops
2:30pm-2:45pm	Break
2:45pm-4:00pm	Lightning Talks Low Tech, High Impact: Using Pre-Course Conferences in Online Teaching, Woden Teachout, Union Institute & University; Esther Nunez, Medgar Evers College (CUNY) Access and Connections through Golden Lines in Climate Solution Essays, Laura Guertin, Penn State Brandywine Question-based Learning: Using Kahoot! in a STEM Classroom, Weiping Song, Delaware State University Transforming a “Gatekeeper” Course: Breaking Barriers to Access in Large Introductory Classes, Jay Lunden, Marina Garwood, Emily Kovach, Olena Mishchuck, Frank Nelson, Erik Cordes, Temple University Classroom Presentations Spotlighting Diversity in STEM Fields, Allison Kelley, Rowan University Adapting Open Education Practices for a Culturally Relevant Course, Steven Bell, Temple University Decolonizing a Professional Health Sciences Classroom, Susan Connor, Samantha Rowley, Arianna Ferri, Ashley Morgan, Temple University Twitter 4 Ways: Using Social Media in the Classroom, Joe Mahan, Temple University Centering the Learner: A Tech-Driven Approach to Student Self-Assessment, Deirdre Kelleher, Temple University Transform the Knowledge Commons: Fostering Student Agency Using Wikipedia, Kristina De Voe, Temple University Micro-Affirmations in the Classroom, Anuja Gupta, University of the Sciences not available live Students Teaching Students: Cooperative Learning for Student Self-Efficacy, Elizabeth White Vidarte, Temple University
4:00pm-4:15pm	Closing Remarks and Announcement of Poster and Twitter Winners

Keynote & Plenary Speakers

Keynote Session: Dr. Stephen Brookfield

Putting Equity Into Practice in Your Classroom
Thursday, January 6

In common with wider demographic shifts in the USA, higher education classrooms are becoming increasingly diverse. First generation college students constitute a major part of our intake, and a wide diversity of racial, ethnic and cultural identities are evident across the disciplines. How do these changes affect how we teach and how we help students to connect our curricula to their very diverse experiences and backgrounds? In this keynote Stephen Brookfield will explore a range of practical steps we can take, and exercises we can use, to understand and respond to these differences in ways that are broadly equitable. He will demonstrate some easy-to-use social media tools that help us connect content to identity, how to vary teaching modalities to connect to cultural preferences, the use of racial affinity groups, the benefits of team teaching, and other strategies. Throughout he will draw on his own experiences as a White male working with diverse colleagues and students.

Plenary Session: Dr. Courtney Plotts

Online Culture and Diversity: Connecting Through Culture and Cultural Responsiveness in Online Spaces
Friday, January 7

What happens when cultural responsiveness is ignored? What happens when cultural responsiveness and online teaching practices join forces? During this interactive keynote, faculty and staff will explore the cultural presence models, foundations and useful examples of cultural responsiveness. Examples of best practices will also be presented. Faculty members will have the ability to explore and learn about new evidence-based applications of creating cultural presence in online spaces that motivates and engages online learners.

Breakout Sessions

These peer-reviewed 45-minute interactive sessions generally include a “mini-lecture” format with activities and demonstrations of teaching methods, as well as guided discussions about the topic at hand. Topics include engaging students, deepening learning, harnessing emotion in the classroom, teaching with technology, and maximizing the benefits of different modalities of teaching in higher education. Breakout sessions will take place on day 1 of the conference.

Workshops

Distinguished faculty across Temple who have completed our Provost’s Teaching Academy will be facilitating 75-minute, interactive workshops on day 2 of the conference. The workshop topics will build on the theme of the conference and on the topics presented by our keynote and plenary speakers. In the workshops, you will have the chance to take a deeper dive into select topics and apply what you have learned to your own courses.

Lightning Talks

Lightning Talks are 15-minute peer-reviewed mini-sessions to learn about creative teaching ideas that colleagues have implemented. The talks are designed to provide brief introductions and explanations of the idea followed by a question and answer period. Talks are presented multiple times, providing participants the opportunity to hear multiple presentations. Lightning Talks will take place on day 2 of the conference.

Poster Presentations

Highlighting novel classroom-based research and creative teaching and learning projects, attendees will have access to audio/video recorded poster presentations throughout the conference. Attendees will also have an opportunity to discuss live the showcased scholarship with their creators during a dedicated time period.

Networking

This year’s Annual Faculty Conference remains a fully interactive event with opportunities to network, catch up with colleagues, and find space to discuss exciting topics.

Connect with others Through Gather

As a way to help attendees connect, the conference features Gather, a proximity video chat that allows users to navigate a virtual space with others and join in on conversations large or small. Attendees can chat, share resources, play games, and utilize a white board. Check out the demo on Gather’s webpage and consider joining! Gather will be open from 12:00 – 1:00 on Thursday, January 6th and from 12:15 – 1:15 on Friday, January 7th. We will share a link to our virtual space soon.

Social Media

You can also connect with others through social media. Use and look for our hashtag #catfc22 on Instagram and Twitter. We’d love to see your post, so make sure you tag us (@TempleUCAT) on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, too. We encourage attendees to share their thoughts, find new ideas, and connect with others!