Session 1-2. Manikin Shenanigans: How Nursing Students Learn from Simulation
The benefit of using Clinical Simulation experiences in the Nursing Program is that students become confident dealing with situations they will encounter in practice. They also learn from their mistakes in a safe, supportive environment and gain experience with conditions they may not encounter during clinicals. Join us during this session to learn more about how we incorporate simulation in our classroom instruction and the nursing program.
Presenters: Mona Stanley, Michelle Sink, Mary Melfi, & Donna Hamilton (Nursing)
Room: L-114
Session 1-8 (Repeated Session 3). Connecting the Dots: Making Learning Meaningful
As educators, we are fully aware that making connections is the key to meaningful learning. Unfortunately, historically, subjects have been delivered not only as separate and distinct but also as only a means to an end (i.e. test score, grade, diploma). Therefore, students often view academics as "less-than"--not relevant to their future. It is self-defeating as college educators to continue to isolate weighty subjects from real-world experiences. In this session, we will highlight the benefits of 'connection' and explore ways to help students see that what they are learning directly relates to their lives outside of the classroom.
Presenters: Lisa Mahoney & Alex Asbille (English)
Room: S-201
Session 2-4 (Repeated Session 4). You, Me, and Self-Efficacy: Developing Self-Efficacy through Student Engagement
Self-efficacy is essential to a growth mindset, achievement motivation, and personal and academic success. This session explores how student engagement in clubs and activities builds self-efficacy, helping advance success in the classroom and beyond. This session discusses the benefits of student engagement and involvement, including social support, developing self-efficacy and grit, building community, and promoting academic success. We will also explore simple ways faculty can promote student engagement with our diverse student population. Specifically, we will address encouraging engagement with our online, f2f, and dual-enrollment students.
Presenters: Cheryl Giacomelli (Social Science), Dr. Summer Garrett (Organizational Management), & Andrew Macfarlane (Library)
Room: S-206
Session 2-5. Envisioning a Student-Ready College
At student-ready colleges, all services, and activities—from admissions to the business office, to the classroom, and even to campus security--- take an intentional, systemic, holistic, and transformative approach to engaging student learning and ensuring that every student receives what is needed to be successful. Student-ready colleges are committed not only to student achievement but also to organizational learning and institutional improvement.
In this session, we’ll begin with the idea that the holistic well-being of our students is achieved by more than just using campus services. The transactional elements of their collegiate experience—sign up for classes, pay your tuition and fees, and obtain a parking pass—are important tasks, but in what ways can we bridge to transformative learning, where students’ mental, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs are also met? Participants from all departments are encouraged to attend this session to envision their role within this student-centered philosophy.
Presenters: Joanna Simpson Lynne Smith, & Laura Rogers (Academic Advising)
Room: T-208
Session 2-7 (Repeated Session 4). Canvas Clubs?
You've heard of the Canvas Learning Management System being used for online courses, but did you know you could use Canvas to assist with your student club or organization? Learn how to utilize Canvas to enhance your club's recruitment, member retention, and member engagement by having an online presence accessible to you and your club members 24/7.
Presenter: Stephen Tomasovitch (Distance Learning)
Room: S-207
Session 2-9. Case Study Approach to Teaching and Facilitating Engagement
Case studies have been used in many fields of study; however, science and medicine rely heavily upon this teaching method precisely because of the ability of the case study to create a rich narrative of clinical evidence and foster critical thinking skills. A combination of case studies, collaborative learning, and real-time polling resulted in a hybrid teaching strategy which was useful in both my face-to-face instruction as well as online synchronous anatomy and physiology courses. Students found the weekly case studies engaging, beneficial to their understanding of the course material, and community-building in the classroom which I believe may translate to improved student success.
Presenter: James McCaughern-Carucci (Biological Science)
Room: T-203
Session 3-1 (Repeated Session 1). Connecting the Dots: Making Learning Meaningful
As educators, we are fully aware that making connections is the key to meaningful learning. Unfortunately, historically, subjects have been delivered not only as separate and distinct but also as only a means to an end (i.e. test score, grade, diploma). Therefore, students often view academics as "less-than"--not relevant to their future. It is self-defeating as college educators to continue to isolate weighty subjects from real-world experiences. In this session, we will highlight the benefits of 'connection' and explore ways to help students see that what they are learning directly relates to their lives outside of the classroom.
Presenters: Lisa Mahoney & Alex Asbille (English)
Room: S-204
Session 3-5. HAPS Happenings and News from the Tiny Earthlings!!!
This session will provide updates from the HAPS (Human Anatomy and Physiology Society) Annual Meeting and the Florida Branch Meeting of ASM (American Society for Microbiology). The HAPS meeting featured Anatomy and Physiology talks and posters on the latest strategies for teaching Anatomy and Physiology, resources available to help your students learn Anatomy, and initiatives for the upcoming year. This workshop will also present teaching strategies for today’s learner. The Florida Branch Meeting of ASM featured discussions of Microbiology around the state and was a joint meeting with Tiny Earth Project. I’ll provide an update on Microbiology in the State of Florida, as well as discuss and describe The Tiny Earth Project, what it is and how I’ve implemented components of this in the lab course. Participants in this workshop will be asked to share teaching strategies that they incorporate in their courses to help students learn.
Presenter: Dr. Kim Van Vliet and Dana Smith (Biological Science)
Room: S-210
Session 3-6. Why You Should Consider Becoming a Club Sponsor
Participating in a student club has positive benefits for both the club sponsor and the students in the club. During this presentation, we will discuss the reasons you should consider becoming a club sponsor. Additionally, we will describe the process of becoming a club sponsor and the responsibilities that come with being a club sponsor.
Presenters: Jack Hall, Destiny Schaffer & Jim Rogers (Student Affairs)
Room: S-212
Session 4-3 (Repeated Session 2). Canvas Clubs?
You've heard of the Canvas Learning Management System being used for online courses, but did you know you could use Canvas to assist with your student club or organization? Learn how to utilize Canvas to enhance your club's recruitment, member retention, and member engagement by having an online presence accessible to you and your club members 24/7.
Presenter: Stephen Tomasovitch (Distance Learning)
Room: S-207
Session 4-4 (Repeated Session 2). You, Me, and Self-Efficacy: Developing Self-Efficacy through Student Engagement
Self-efficacy is essential to a growth mindset, achievement motivation, and personal and academic success. This session explores how student engagement in clubs and activities builds self-efficacy, helping advance success in the classroom and beyond. This session discusses the benefits of student engagement and involvement, including social support, developing self-efficacy and grit, building community, and promoting academic success. We will also explore simple ways faculty can promote student engagement with our diverse student population. Specifically, we will address encouraging engagement with our online, f2f, and dual-enrollment students.
Presenters: Cheryl Giacomelli (Social Science), Dr. Summer Garrett (Organizational Management), & Andrew Macfarlane (Library)
Room: S-206
