Prior Conferences
2016, Heartland Community College, April 8, 2016
Dr. Douglas Baker, President of NIU's Keynote Powerpoint
2014, Triton College, Oct. 24, 2014
Math Activities to Engage Students
Tina Allen, MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
This presentation will consist of different types of classroom activities that promote student engagement and collaborative learning. The presentation will include numerous math activities that incorporate group work and different types of formative assessments. The activities address different math skills and can be tailored to specific needs.
Guided Pathways to Success
Dr. James Applegate, IBHE
At the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), we are currently working several colleges and want to work with all of our institutions eventually to do this remodeling. Much of the work is captured in the approach called Guided Pathways to Success (GPS) as part of truly “game changing” strategies for higher education.
New Findings on Holistic Placement by Wright College and ETS
Larry Buonaguidi & Rachel Gardner, WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE
Wilbur Wright College and ETS will present an update on our robust, holistic course placement model that also allows acceleration and individualized student support based on students' non-cognitive skills. We will present new data on the efficacy and implications of this placement model for the institution, its faculty, administrators, and students.
Active Math and Common Core
Serpil Caputlu, TRITON COLLEGE
In my session, I will explain Common Core Mathematical Practices, focusing on Modeling Mathematics. Studies suggest that students remember only 10% of what they "see" and 90% of what they "do and say". Several math classroom best practices will be introduced including hands on activities about percentage, algebraic expressions and sample work on Algebra tiles. Also, I will introduce some Apple applications as great classroom tools.
Pearson Learning Solutions for Reading and Writing
Elizabeth Ellsworth & Andrea Davis, PEARSON, INC.
From Internet usage, smart classrooms, online and hybrid classes, to eTexts, smartphones, and social media, digital technology has undoubtedly influenced higher education. It isn't the only change agent at work, though. Course models and approaches to teaching have also changed to reflect new research and new ideas. At Pearson, we understand these changes, and work to design solutions to help you meet these new challenges head-on, while making a positive impact on student learning and results.
Make Remedial Math Engaging, Efficient and Effective
Bob Khouri, Wisconsin Technical College System Foundation, Inc.
ModuMath Basic Math and Algebra multimedia courses harness audio/video tutorials in a user-friendly, interactive, adaptive learning environment. Session demonstrates how multimedia accommodates a wide range of skill levels and learning styles in college prep and ABE settings. It discusses implementation as an individualized, self-paced course and a supplemental learning resource.
Powering Up Your Classroom with Peer Mentoring
Jacquelyn Werner & Tina Swiniarski, TRITON COLLEGE
In an effort to support student success, Academic Success partnered with College Readiness to create the Peer Mentoring Collaborative Program. In this program, peer mentors guide and support students throughout their enrollment in a specified course. The program provides classroom-based tutoring and mentoring, merging academic support with traditional mentoring.
Building Academic Tenacity
Dr. Renee Wright, Triton College
According to Dr. Gregory Walton of Stanford University, academic tenacity is not about being smart, but learning smart. This workshop will review the implications of using psychological interventions to address student achievement gaps with practical classroom examples used over two semesters. Student success rates will also be discussed.
Using Common Core English Standards in Postsecondary Classrooms
Dr. Renee Wright, TRITON COLLEGE
Researchers from the National Center for Postsecondary Education suggest the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) “might serve as a good foundation on which to work toward improving pedagogy in community colleges.” What do the standards look like in a college classroom? This workshop looks at ways to improve student-learning outcomes using the CCSS.
Tina Allen, MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
This presentation will consist of different types of classroom activities that promote student engagement and collaborative learning. The presentation will include numerous math activities that incorporate group work and different types of formative assessments. The activities address different math skills and can be tailored to specific needs.
Guided Pathways to Success
Dr. James Applegate, IBHE
At the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), we are currently working several colleges and want to work with all of our institutions eventually to do this remodeling. Much of the work is captured in the approach called Guided Pathways to Success (GPS) as part of truly “game changing” strategies for higher education.
New Findings on Holistic Placement by Wright College and ETS
Larry Buonaguidi & Rachel Gardner, WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE
Wilbur Wright College and ETS will present an update on our robust, holistic course placement model that also allows acceleration and individualized student support based on students' non-cognitive skills. We will present new data on the efficacy and implications of this placement model for the institution, its faculty, administrators, and students.
Active Math and Common Core
Serpil Caputlu, TRITON COLLEGE
In my session, I will explain Common Core Mathematical Practices, focusing on Modeling Mathematics. Studies suggest that students remember only 10% of what they "see" and 90% of what they "do and say". Several math classroom best practices will be introduced including hands on activities about percentage, algebraic expressions and sample work on Algebra tiles. Also, I will introduce some Apple applications as great classroom tools.
Pearson Learning Solutions for Reading and Writing
Elizabeth Ellsworth & Andrea Davis, PEARSON, INC.
From Internet usage, smart classrooms, online and hybrid classes, to eTexts, smartphones, and social media, digital technology has undoubtedly influenced higher education. It isn't the only change agent at work, though. Course models and approaches to teaching have also changed to reflect new research and new ideas. At Pearson, we understand these changes, and work to design solutions to help you meet these new challenges head-on, while making a positive impact on student learning and results.
Make Remedial Math Engaging, Efficient and Effective
Bob Khouri, Wisconsin Technical College System Foundation, Inc.
ModuMath Basic Math and Algebra multimedia courses harness audio/video tutorials in a user-friendly, interactive, adaptive learning environment. Session demonstrates how multimedia accommodates a wide range of skill levels and learning styles in college prep and ABE settings. It discusses implementation as an individualized, self-paced course and a supplemental learning resource.
Powering Up Your Classroom with Peer Mentoring
Jacquelyn Werner & Tina Swiniarski, TRITON COLLEGE
In an effort to support student success, Academic Success partnered with College Readiness to create the Peer Mentoring Collaborative Program. In this program, peer mentors guide and support students throughout their enrollment in a specified course. The program provides classroom-based tutoring and mentoring, merging academic support with traditional mentoring.
Building Academic Tenacity
Dr. Renee Wright, Triton College
According to Dr. Gregory Walton of Stanford University, academic tenacity is not about being smart, but learning smart. This workshop will review the implications of using psychological interventions to address student achievement gaps with practical classroom examples used over two semesters. Student success rates will also be discussed.
Using Common Core English Standards in Postsecondary Classrooms
Dr. Renee Wright, TRITON COLLEGE
Researchers from the National Center for Postsecondary Education suggest the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) “might serve as a good foundation on which to work toward improving pedagogy in community colleges.” What do the standards look like in a college classroom? This workshop looks at ways to improve student-learning outcomes using the CCSS.
2013, Moraine Valley Community College, Oct. 18, 2013