This document provides an overview of a two-day professional development institute focused on learning outside the classroom and learning 2.0 technologies. The institute will include keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and workshops on topics like experiential learning, service learning, study abroad, field trips, and using web 2.0 technologies to enhance learning outside the classroom. Participants will learn about opportunities to incorporate learning outside the classroom into their disciplines, involve community partners, and use new technologies to support student engagement and pedagogy. By the end of the institute, participants will be able to describe how learning outside the classroom supports student learning, assess examples relevant to their fields, implement at least one new method or technology, and understand the basics of

1. Learning Outside the Classroom &Learning 2.0Title III Second AnnualSummer Professional Development InstituteBerkshire Community CollegeMay 20-21, 2009

2. Why Learning Outside the Classroom?Supports millennials’ need for variety, customization, interactionSupports emotional and social/civic developmentSupports learning at higher levels (critical thinking, reflection, diversity of thought)Supports development of responsibility, confidence and competence for future careerSupports persistence (retention) and attainmentFor Faculty:

3. What’s the Program?Keynotes, panel, breakouts, tech workshopsMajor Topics:Experiential LearningService-learningStudy AbroadField TripsTechnology OTC = Web 2.0Materials: book, packetIntegrative sessionsMeals, evaluations, prize drawing

4. What Do You Hope to Learn at the Summer Institute?Share practices with colleagues Learn about LOTC opportunities in my discipline Involve community partners in learning Learn experiential activities Enhance student learning Understand new technologies

5. Learning 2.0Technology enables LOTCThe power of the Read/Write WebUniversal accessEase of useConnectivity WAC possibilitiesTechnology for engagement AND pedagogy

6. LOTC Learning OutcomesBy the end of this workshop, participants will be able toDescribe how LOTC methods support student learning Assess examples of LOTC and how they apply to their disciplines Implement at least one LOTC method or technology in a class Comprehend the basics of Web 2.0