An Analysis on Adult Learners’ Satisfaction in Online Education ProgrammesHuey Zher Ng
These slides are my presentation slide for the conference
i-CITE2018 (INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION) 2018
Date: 24-25 JULY 2018
An Analysis on Adult Learners’ Satisfaction in Online Education ProgrammesHuey Zher Ng
These slides are my presentation slide for the conference
i-CITE2018 (INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION) 2018
Date: 24-25 JULY 2018
Fully online professional development options for teachers are available through Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 in PA. These asynchronous courses were developed to assist in improving instructional practices in alignment with the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Educator Effectiveness.
California Community College Faculty Motivation and Reflection on Open Textbo...Una Daly
Interviews were conducted with twelve faculty members at community colleges in California who adopted open textbooks in their teaching practice for one academic term or longer. The interviews queried faculty on motivation to undertake the adoption, pedagogical considerations, student savings and feedback, and support from other campus stakeholders.
Faculty were asked how their teaching and student learning was affected as a result of adopting an open textbook in their course. Specifically they were asked if they were collaborating more with other faculty members and whether they were now using a wider range of instructional materials in their courses. With regards to student learning, they were asked if they believed that student learning had improved or whether student retention had improved as a result of the adoption of an open and free textbook. Any unanticipated outcomes that had resulted from the adoption either in their own practice or with students was also queried.
In addition to the faculty and students, other stakeholders on campus are often involved in the decision and process to adopt an open textbook. College initiatives or pilot programs to increase access and equity were sometimes the instigators for making the change and other times it was strictly a faculty decision. Library, instructional design, and bookstore staff were other stakeholders who played roles in the adoption process.
Attend this presentation to better understand the motivations of college faculty who adopt open textbooks and how it affected their teaching practice. Hear about the challenges they encountered and any unexpected outcomes. Learn what students had to say about using open textbooks in the classroom and how it affected their learning and ability to be successful.
iNACOL Webinar: Implementation and Policy Considerations for Blended Learning...iNACOL
Two experts in the field of blended learning will share the importance of having a planned policy and support structure in place for any blended learning program to be successful. Greg Klein has been involved with Oakland Public Schools in the implementation of blended learning for many years and co-wrote the Oakland Unified case study where he identified critical success factors for blended learning adoption. More on this case study can be found on this website.
Samantha Sherwood became a blended learning teacher several years ago and then helped open a blended learning school in New York Public Schools, where she now serves as the Assistant Principal. She researched the journey of a blended learning teacher as part of her Masters degree and has documented the characteristics and support systems needed for a successful blended learning teacher and a successful blended learning classroom. More info: www.inacol.org
This presentation was provided by Teri Gallaway of LOUIS (The Louisiana Library Network) during a NISO Training Thursday, Discovery & Assessment of OER Materials, held on April 27, 2017
This is the follow up project after completing the posters - creating an open educational resource to provide instruction on the fundamental movement skills using a mastery based learning approach. This presentation shares some insight into phase 1 - the pilot.
You will not be able to play the videos in this ppt at this time.
The presenters, Nori Barajas-Murphy and Erin Gratz, will share an eAuthoring model that pairs instructional designers and librarians with faculty subject matter experts to create professionally designed, innovative course materials. Participate in the discussion on how innovative eAuthored content minimizes student costs and promotes student engagement and learning.
Shedding Light on District Efficiency: Survey Results from Tech & Learning Ma...itslearning, inc.
How many logins are teachers, parents, and students using every day? What tools and processes are in place for developing and managing curriculum? How effectively are pedagogical principles like UDL and Personalized Learning being implemented? What is the teacher turnover rate? Answers to these questions and more from the Tech & Learning survey on district efficiency.
This presentation was provided by Melissa Russell and Mike Matousek, both of Cengage, during the NISO Virtual Conference, Opening Up Education, held on April 19, 2017.
Personalizing curriculum, pace, and support for learners can improve retention, satisfaction, and learning success while reducing time to completion and tuition costs. The successful implementation of personalized learning programs, however, requires careful coordination of data and communications and ongoing collaboration among faculty, enrollment managers, success coaches, and students.
Learning Analytics: What is it? Why do it? And how?Timothy Harfield
Presentation delivered to graduate students at Emory University as part of a TATTO (Teaching Assistant Training and Teaching Opportunity) brown bag session.
ABSTRACT
Learning analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of data about learners and their contexts, for purposes of understanding and optimizing learning and the environments in which it occurs. Data driven approaches to teaching and learning are rapidly being adopted within educational environments, but there is still much confusion about what learning analytics is, what it can do, and how it is best employed.
This talk will provide a general overview of the field of learning analytics, its terminology and methods, as well as contemporary ethical debates. It will also introduce several open source and Emory-supported analytics tools available to students and instructors to facilitate the achievement of various learning outcomes.
Social and Academic Integration as Important Components of Engagement in Dist...Tanya Joosten
Over the last 50 years, research in student engagement has examined relationships between engagement and student outcomes such as attrition, retention, learning, and satisfaction. Most recently, social and academic integration have been the central focus, especially in contexts where students and faculty are distanced by time and space, such as in online and blended courses. In this presentation, Tanya Joosten will discuss how to design such courses and gather evidence of their effectiveness.
1. СОЗДАНИЕ САЙТА
- Семантическое ядро – голос рынка. А собственно, ищут ли услуги оценщиков в интернете? Инструменты поиска и подбора семантического ядра. Вордстат и автоматические системы.
- Карта смыслов. Что и как сказать клиенту. Заголовки 4u. Лендинг vs сайт. Упаковка.
- Последовательность работы над сайтом. Тех. задание. Прототип. Дизайн. Программирование. Отладка. Системы конверсии и аналитики.
- Принцип А/б тестинга. В оценке работает плохо, но…!
2. ГЕНЕРАЦИЯ ТРАФИКА
- Контекстная реклама. Связка – директ, РСЯ, ретаргетинг. Как не слить кучу денег бесполезно?
- SEO. Есть ли SEO на Марсе? Как не пустить под откос свой сайт? Москва и регионы. Краткий словарь - снипеты, тайтлы, аппорт слова. Зачем оценщику это знать?
3. КОНВЕРСИЯ ТРАФИКА
- Зачем нужны клики, если нет заявок? Доктор, я что-то делаю не так? Все что зашло конвертить!
- Инструменты конверсии. Должно быть 100%: формы захвата, живосайт, коллбэк. Проверено на себе!
4. АНАЛИТИКА
- Существующие системы аналитики. Подключать обязательно! Яндекс.Метрика и Google.Analitics. Ткнем пальцем куда смотреть!
- Немного о коллтрекинге
- ROI. Три волшебные буквы.
Fully online professional development options for teachers are available through Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 in PA. These asynchronous courses were developed to assist in improving instructional practices in alignment with the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Educator Effectiveness.
California Community College Faculty Motivation and Reflection on Open Textbo...Una Daly
Interviews were conducted with twelve faculty members at community colleges in California who adopted open textbooks in their teaching practice for one academic term or longer. The interviews queried faculty on motivation to undertake the adoption, pedagogical considerations, student savings and feedback, and support from other campus stakeholders.
Faculty were asked how their teaching and student learning was affected as a result of adopting an open textbook in their course. Specifically they were asked if they were collaborating more with other faculty members and whether they were now using a wider range of instructional materials in their courses. With regards to student learning, they were asked if they believed that student learning had improved or whether student retention had improved as a result of the adoption of an open and free textbook. Any unanticipated outcomes that had resulted from the adoption either in their own practice or with students was also queried.
In addition to the faculty and students, other stakeholders on campus are often involved in the decision and process to adopt an open textbook. College initiatives or pilot programs to increase access and equity were sometimes the instigators for making the change and other times it was strictly a faculty decision. Library, instructional design, and bookstore staff were other stakeholders who played roles in the adoption process.
Attend this presentation to better understand the motivations of college faculty who adopt open textbooks and how it affected their teaching practice. Hear about the challenges they encountered and any unexpected outcomes. Learn what students had to say about using open textbooks in the classroom and how it affected their learning and ability to be successful.
iNACOL Webinar: Implementation and Policy Considerations for Blended Learning...iNACOL
Two experts in the field of blended learning will share the importance of having a planned policy and support structure in place for any blended learning program to be successful. Greg Klein has been involved with Oakland Public Schools in the implementation of blended learning for many years and co-wrote the Oakland Unified case study where he identified critical success factors for blended learning adoption. More on this case study can be found on this website.
Samantha Sherwood became a blended learning teacher several years ago and then helped open a blended learning school in New York Public Schools, where she now serves as the Assistant Principal. She researched the journey of a blended learning teacher as part of her Masters degree and has documented the characteristics and support systems needed for a successful blended learning teacher and a successful blended learning classroom. More info: www.inacol.org
This presentation was provided by Teri Gallaway of LOUIS (The Louisiana Library Network) during a NISO Training Thursday, Discovery & Assessment of OER Materials, held on April 27, 2017
This is the follow up project after completing the posters - creating an open educational resource to provide instruction on the fundamental movement skills using a mastery based learning approach. This presentation shares some insight into phase 1 - the pilot.
You will not be able to play the videos in this ppt at this time.
The presenters, Nori Barajas-Murphy and Erin Gratz, will share an eAuthoring model that pairs instructional designers and librarians with faculty subject matter experts to create professionally designed, innovative course materials. Participate in the discussion on how innovative eAuthored content minimizes student costs and promotes student engagement and learning.
Shedding Light on District Efficiency: Survey Results from Tech & Learning Ma...itslearning, inc.
How many logins are teachers, parents, and students using every day? What tools and processes are in place for developing and managing curriculum? How effectively are pedagogical principles like UDL and Personalized Learning being implemented? What is the teacher turnover rate? Answers to these questions and more from the Tech & Learning survey on district efficiency.
This presentation was provided by Melissa Russell and Mike Matousek, both of Cengage, during the NISO Virtual Conference, Opening Up Education, held on April 19, 2017.
Personalizing curriculum, pace, and support for learners can improve retention, satisfaction, and learning success while reducing time to completion and tuition costs. The successful implementation of personalized learning programs, however, requires careful coordination of data and communications and ongoing collaboration among faculty, enrollment managers, success coaches, and students.
Learning Analytics: What is it? Why do it? And how?Timothy Harfield
Presentation delivered to graduate students at Emory University as part of a TATTO (Teaching Assistant Training and Teaching Opportunity) brown bag session.
ABSTRACT
Learning analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of data about learners and their contexts, for purposes of understanding and optimizing learning and the environments in which it occurs. Data driven approaches to teaching and learning are rapidly being adopted within educational environments, but there is still much confusion about what learning analytics is, what it can do, and how it is best employed.
This talk will provide a general overview of the field of learning analytics, its terminology and methods, as well as contemporary ethical debates. It will also introduce several open source and Emory-supported analytics tools available to students and instructors to facilitate the achievement of various learning outcomes.
Social and Academic Integration as Important Components of Engagement in Dist...Tanya Joosten
Over the last 50 years, research in student engagement has examined relationships between engagement and student outcomes such as attrition, retention, learning, and satisfaction. Most recently, social and academic integration have been the central focus, especially in contexts where students and faculty are distanced by time and space, such as in online and blended courses. In this presentation, Tanya Joosten will discuss how to design such courses and gather evidence of their effectiveness.
1. СОЗДАНИЕ САЙТА
- Семантическое ядро – голос рынка. А собственно, ищут ли услуги оценщиков в интернете? Инструменты поиска и подбора семантического ядра. Вордстат и автоматические системы.
- Карта смыслов. Что и как сказать клиенту. Заголовки 4u. Лендинг vs сайт. Упаковка.
- Последовательность работы над сайтом. Тех. задание. Прототип. Дизайн. Программирование. Отладка. Системы конверсии и аналитики.
- Принцип А/б тестинга. В оценке работает плохо, но…!
2. ГЕНЕРАЦИЯ ТРАФИКА
- Контекстная реклама. Связка – директ, РСЯ, ретаргетинг. Как не слить кучу денег бесполезно?
- SEO. Есть ли SEO на Марсе? Как не пустить под откос свой сайт? Москва и регионы. Краткий словарь - снипеты, тайтлы, аппорт слова. Зачем оценщику это знать?
3. КОНВЕРСИЯ ТРАФИКА
- Зачем нужны клики, если нет заявок? Доктор, я что-то делаю не так? Все что зашло конвертить!
- Инструменты конверсии. Должно быть 100%: формы захвата, живосайт, коллбэк. Проверено на себе!
4. АНАЛИТИКА
- Существующие системы аналитики. Подключать обязательно! Яндекс.Метрика и Google.Analitics. Ткнем пальцем куда смотреть!
- Немного о коллтрекинге
- ROI. Три волшебные буквы.
LinkedIn is one of the most frequently used tools in every sales team’s playbook. But are sales professionals utilizing the platform most effectively to keep up with buyers? Get the fundamental right with the four behaviors of social selling.
vSharePoint - June 2016 - What's New in SharePoint - Alec McCauley and Karin ...Regroove
"What's New in SharePoint" - A summary guide through the newest changes to SharePoint as of June 23, 2016 - including announcements about The Future of SharePoint, Feature Packs, SharePoint App, Mobile Experience, Modern SharePoint Experience, Framework, Power Apps, Flow, Server Admin Roles, and GigJam.
Presented by Alec McCauley and Karin Skapski of itgroove Professional Services Ltd. at the June 23, 2016 meeting of the Victoria SharePoint Users Group in Victoria, BC, Canada.
A presentation delivered at the Higher Education Leaders Asia Forum 2017 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on February 28, 2017. Event was organized by IQPC and Higher Ed-iQ.
Governing by data: Considerations on the role of learning analytics in educationEUmoocs
Presented by Rosanna De Rosa (Università di Napoli Federico II)
and Chiara Ferrari (Ipsos Group) at <a>The International Data Science & Social Research (DSSR) Conference</a> was held in Naples from 17 to 19 February 2016.
Presentation by Patrick McAndrew and Rebecca Ferguson given at the 40th anniversary of the Computers and Learning research group CALRG40) at The Open University on 19 October 2018.
Designing in the open: Examining the experiences of course developers & facultyBCcampus
Presented by Jo Axe, Keither Webster and Elizabeth Childs
From the Education by Design: ETUG Spring Jam!, on June 1 & 2, 2017 at UBC Okanagan, in Kelowna, B.C.
Enhancing Student Learning Experience and Satisfaction Using Virtual Learning...M H
The paper presents a project that aims to enhance students experiences and satisfaction through the use of a Virtual Learning Environment. Particularly, it aims at developing a blended learning community to support diverse student population, including students with special learning needs. This project focuses on the teaching/learning aspects of students experiences and satisfaction. Other aspects are geared towards use by student support staff and those whose main responsibility is technical or system administration support. Various methods were used to measure the success of the project and its implementation. Evaluation results show a significant increase in student satisfaction and enhanced progression rate.
A redefinition of the teacher and student roles in Language MOOCsElena Martín Monje
The example of 'How to succeed in the English B1 Level exam', a Language MOOC within the the ECO Project (Elearning, Communication and Open-Data: Massive, Mobile, Ubiquitous and Open Learning). Project funded by the European Community's CIP (Programme under grant agreement N. 21127).
This practice-focused paper wil consider how employing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework (CAST 2018) can encourage feedback-seeking behaviour on a postgraduate programme. Recent advances in neuroscience have highlighted that individual difference is the norm across the population, and thus questioned the need to label or diagnose difference. This challenges educators to move away from previous models of ‘reasonable accommodations’ and instead to design for learning with an appreciation that all students approach their learning with differing strengths and preferences. The principles and theories of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offer enormous potential when designing for learning: by using the UDL framework, educators can accept learner variability as a strength to be leveraged, not a challenge to be overcome (Rose and Meyer, 2002).
Furthermore, recent scholarship has pointed to the importance of developing feedback literacies among Higher Education learners. The provision of feedback is not, in and of itself, sufficient; instead, there is a growing understanding that learners need to be supported to make sense of the feedback they receive and apply it in subsequent learning situations. Literature on feedback literacy (e.g. Carless and Boud, 2018; Winstone, Balloo and Carless, 2022) recognises the importance of developing students’ capabilities ‘to seek, generate and use feedback information effectively, and to engage in feedback processes to support ongoing personal and professional development’ (Winstone et al, 2022: 58). Such a view shifts the focus away from feedback at the end of learning event, and instead advocates for feedback at a point when it can be used by the learner to improve subsequent work. This requires learners to be more aware of how and why they are using feedback, and also their own role in identifying the timing of feedback so that it is of benefit to them.
This paper will consider how the UDL framework can encourage student engagement with feedback and the development of feedback literacies, drawing on specific examples from a postgraduate programme (namely the Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice). Multi-source and multi-modal feedback opportunities are embedded throughout the programme, and students are prompted to consider the focus, mode and timing of the feedback so that it is of most benefit to them to guide their learning. This paper will point towards the benefits a programme which is underpinned by the UDL framework has in fostering student feedback literacy and feedback-seeking behaviours. It aims to prompt discussion and reflection among conference attendees with respect to both UDL and feedback literacy and to consider how these two areas of academic practice can be intertwined in order to best support student learning.
Slides for conference program at e-Learning Korea 2016. Also this slides contain ISO/IEC TR 20748-1 Learning Analytics Interoperability - Part 1: Reference model as well as curriculum standards. Mainly this slides was prepared for LASI-Asia 2016 #lasiasia16.
Strategic Visions & Values: Inclusive Curricula and Leadership in Learning an...Richard Hall
Presentation for the Leadership in Learning and Teaching event at Durham University on 1 May 2019.
Project resources:
Universal Design for Learning: Evaluation Interim Report: https://www.dora.dmu.ac.uk/handle/2086/17106
A Literature Review of Universal Design for Learning: https://www.dora.dmu.ac.uk/handle/2086/17059
Freedom to Achieve: Project Evaluation Report: https://www.dora.dmu.ac.uk/handle/2086/16793
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
6. REFERENCES AND SOURCES OF INSPIRATION
• National Center for Academic Transformation, “Five Principles of Successful Course Redesign.” http://www.thencat.org/PlanRes/R2R_PrinCR.htm
• Expanding LMS Content
• Danielson, J., et al. March 2014. “Is the effectiveness of lecture capture related to teaching approach or content type?” Computers & Education 72: 121-131.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360131513003011
• Mark Thoma (Economics, University of Oregon)’s YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWD4BMsJmEPIoYKVy1kWmKQ
• Online Student Cohorts
• Crandall, Jennifer, and Louis Soares. 2015. The Architecture of Innovation: System-Level Course Redesign in Tennessee. Washington, DC: American Council on Education.
http://www.acenet.edu/news-room/Pages/Lumina-System-Level-Course-Redesign.aspx
• Honors Thesis Colloquium, Macaulay Honors College (CUNY), Spring 2014. Instructor: Lindsey Freer. http://macaulay.cuny.edu/eportfolios/honorsthesis14/
• Whalen, Zach. February 24, 2016. “Notes on Teaching with Slack.” http://www.zachwhalen.net/posts/notes-on-teaching-with-slack/
• Common Event & Virtual Project
• Night at the Museum, Macaulay Honors College (CUNY). http://macaulay.cuny.edu/eportfolios/museum/
• Media Arts Workshops and Projects, Macaulay Honors College (CUNY). https://macaulay.cuny.edu/eportfolios/mediaarts/
• BioBlitz, Macaulay Honors College (CUNY). http://macaulay.cuny.edu/eportfolios/bioblitz/
• iNaturalist. http://www.inaturalist.org
7. THANK YOU!
Stay In Touch
• lindsey.freer@gmail.com
• @lindsey_freer
• http://lfreer.net/
Acknowledgments
• Past and present colleagues at the University of
Oregon and the City University of New York
• Past and present mentors, including Ammiel
Alcalay, Kassia Dellabough, Sandra Gladney, Lee
Quinby, Joseph Ugoretz, and Margaret
Vandenburg