Example of a Conference Style Exhibition of Action Research at a University with Virtual Keynotes
(There were a few technical glitches, but mostly you can follow the three keynote discussions and the Action Research Presentations)
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY'S Masters of Arts in Learning Technologies and theCenter for Collaborative Action Research Invites you to watch
The Fifth Annual Action Research with Technology Conference:
The Creativity to Design, The Courage to Change
held on JUNE 18th-19th, 2013 at Pepperdine
The videos are linked here and available on Livesteam.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Tuesday, June 18th
8:00 - 8:45: Checkin
8:45 - 9:20
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Welcome and Introduction of the Associate Dean Dr. Jago
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Opening comments from Associate Dean- Martine Jago
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Action Research at Pepperdine and Learning Circles
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Dr. Margaret Riel & Dr. Valerie Schmitz
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Learning Circle 1: Action Research with students ---Building Better Learning Environments
9:20- 12:00
Dr. Riel Introduces Circle 1 and Keynote Dr. Jean McNiff
Dr. Jean McNiff, an independent researcher, works with practitioners involved in action research in townships and universities, schools and corporations, across continents. She has institutional ties to York St John University, UK: the University of Limerick, Ireland; the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa; and the Ningxia Teachers’ University, People’s Republic of China. Dr. McNiff is a frequent keynote presenter and authors of many articles and books on action research. Her most recent is Action Research: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition). For more info see her website or write to Dr. McNiff jeanmcniff@mac.com
Author of Action Research: Principles and Practices, 3rd Edition
Keynote Discussion with Dr. Jean McNiff
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Title: Seeing What Matters
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Jason Leath
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Title: Seeing Below the Surface: How Technology can Make Coaching a Shared Experience
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Matt Jones
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Title: Change How Students Experience Math: STEAM UX Design for 2014-2015 Testing Model
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Title: Bingo!: Gamification Connects Students to the School Library (Site protected, email Cathy for link and password)
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Title: Going Mobile: Mobile Media Technologies and their Impact on Academic Collaboration Beyond the Walls of the Classroom
Review Panel: Dr. Paul Sparks & Dr. Robin "Nickie" Johnson-Ahorlu
Discussant: Dr. Margaret Riel
Learning Circle 2: Action Research with Educators--Integrating Technology & Learning (Part 1)
1:00-3:30
Dr. Schmitz Introduces Circle 2 and Keynote Dr. Joseph Shosh
Keynote Discussion with Dr. Joseph Shosh, Moravian College
Dr. Joseph M. Shosh, (Ph.D., New York University) is an associate professor of education and director of the Master of Education Program in Curriculum and Instruction at Moravian College. He is a recipient of the National Council of Teachers of English Paul and Kate Farmer English Journal Writing Award, the James N. Moffett Award for Classroom Research, and Cornell University’s Merrill Scholar Teaching Award, he is a frequent contributor to journals writing about action research as well as topics in English education. He is a founding member of The Action Research Network of the Americas (ARNA) and is the Program Chair for the second ARNA conference at Moravian College in May 2014.
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Title: From Problems to Possibilities: Designing New Approaches to Facilitate Teacher Technology Use
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Maura
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Title: Disruptive PD: An Interconnected Collaborative Approach
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Title: Piecing the Puzzle: Professional Development and Technology
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Title: Irrigating Minds: Developing a Professional Development Team for Nebraska Educators
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Title: Harmonic Integrations: Methods and Techniques for Conducting Educational Technology Implementations
Review Panel: Melissa Loble & Dr. Spring Cook
Discussant: Dr. Valerie Schmitz
Learning Circle 3: Action Research with Educators--Integrating Technology & Learning (Part 2)
4:00-6:00pm
Dr. Riel introduces Circle 3 and Keynote Speaker Dr. Kimberly Greene
Keynote Discussion with Dr. Kimberly Greene
Dr. Kimberly Greene (EdD, Pepperdine) is an associate professor of education and director of the Center for Instructional Innovation at Brandman University in Irvine, California.Dr. Green serves as an educational media specialist for EdTEch 21 which provides educational curriculum development services for corporate and public sector clients. In 2004, she consulted with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to create a talking book The Afghan Family Health Book that teaches basic survival skills to Afghani women. Dr. Greene writes the internationally successful young adult novel Pop Star series. In previous years, Dr. Greene taught in the MALT program at Pepperdine.
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- Title: Paving the Road to Success: A Personalized Professional Development Plan Built for Educators
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Title: Reception of Innovative Technology in the Classroom: Curating Ideas Through Action Research
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Title: Scaling to New Heights: Raising Confidence Through Guided Writing
Review Panel: Dr. Paul Sparks & Dr. Linda Purrington
Discussant Margaret Riel
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, June 19th
8:00 -- 8:30 :check-in
8:45 – Opening comments and introduction --Dr. Paul Sparks
Learning Circle 4: Action Research with Colleagues in Organizations or Corporations
9:00 - 11:30
Dr. Paul Sparks Introduces Dr. E. Alana James and Learning Circle 4
(includes closing session and the fabulous ending song by Doug Conrad)
E. Alana James, Ed.D. specializes in action research methods for several universities doctoral programs in Education and Business Management. Students provided both the impetus and many of the stories used in her recent book Action research for business, nonprofits, and public administration: A tool for complex times. Dr. James is a leader in the use of Participatory Action Research methods across networks to aid the underprivileged. She has expanded her understanding through facilitating the Future(s) of Education Project which uses international teams in virtual environments to propose and study examples of new
designs for education. A growing part of her work is mentoring students through the dissertation process. For more information see www.doctoralnet.com.
900 - 9:30 Keynote Keynote presentation and Discussion with Dr. E. Alana James
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Title: Building Rivers: Knowledge Sharing in a Coalition of Non-Profit Organizations
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Title: Many the Miles: Paving the Way to Post-Graduate Student Success
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Heidi Bird
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Title: Cultivating Collaborative Teams: Improving Workplace Relationships with Enterprise Social Networks
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Title: The Journey Begins: Traveling Toward Blended Learning in a Corporate Environment
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Title: Building Blocks for Success: Increasing Learning Transfer in a Corporate Setting
Review Panel: Melissa Loble & Dr. Martine Jago
Discussant Valerie Schmitz
Conference Closing
11:30- 12:00
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Closing Comments -Dr. Margaret Riel, Dr. Valerie Schmitz & Dr. Paul Sparks
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Of Dreamers and Believers - Written by Doug Conrad and sung by Doug Conrad and Heidi Bird - Cadre 15