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Achieving Harmony: Tuning into Practice

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7:30am PDT

MEETING: Special Interest Group (SIG): Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Annual General Meeting Mackenzie Room Continental Breakfast Bayshore Foyer Registration STLHE Registration Desk

8:30am PDT

Announcements Bayshore Ballroom

8:45am PDT

Keynote 02: 5 High impact teaching practices Bayshore BallroomL. Dee Fink (Dee Fink & Associates)

10:00am PDT

Nutrition Break Bayshore Foyer

10:30am PDT

CON05.07 - Small number's adventures in mathematics and language Salon 2Betty Wilson (Sliammon Nation) • Veselin Jungic (Simon Fraser University) CON05.04 - Leadership team coaching to develop teaching and learning capacity in a business school Chairman RoomBarbara Berry (Simon Fraser University) • David Rubeli (Simon Fraser University) • Shauna Jones (Simon Fraser University) CON05.05 - Threshold concepts in higher education Director RoomAshley Shaw • Andrea Webb CON05.02 - Students' perceptions of self-directed learning: Meaning, experiences, and value Seymour RoomGail Hammond (University of British Columbia) • Roselynn Verwoord CON05.10 - Bridging campus and community through flexible learning: Continuing professional education for Aboriginal learners Cypress 2 RoomKaren Rolston (University of British Columbia) • Leah Walker (University of British Columbia) CON05.09 - Creating, implementing and evaluating flipped classroom e-learning Cypress 1 RoomBernie Garrett (University of British Columbia) • Joanne Ricci (University of British Columbia) • Khristine Carino (University of British Columbia) • Maura MacPhee (University of British Columbia) • Namsook Jahng (University of British Columbia) • Ranjit Dhari (University of British Columbia) CON05.01 - Exploring the integration of SoTL research results in institutional processes Mackenzie RoomDiane Salter (Buell/Salter & Associates) • Tierney Wisniewski (University of British Columbia) • Andhra Goundrey (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) • Ross Laird (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) • Thomas Carey (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) • Tracey Penny Light (Thompson Rivers University) CON05.08 - Quiet voices: Processes to better hear sessional instructors in awards for teaching Salon 3Erin Aspenlieder (University of Guelph) • Marie Vander Kloet (McMaster University) CON05.03 - Constructing integrated testlets across disciplines Thompson RoomAaron Slepkov (Trent University) • Ralph Shiell (Trent University) CON05.06 - Integrating community based learning and research into undergraduate teaching Salon 1Sally Hermansen (University of British Columbia) • Sunaina Assanand (University of British Columbia)

11:30am PDT

CON06.03 - Solving the puzzle of learning outcomes and curriculum: How do the pieces fit? Bayshore Salon EFPeter Arthur • Stephanie Chu • Gary Hunt • Liesel Knaack CON06.06 - Achieving harmony in educational development practice: What does that look like? Thompson RoomMargaret Wilson (University of Alberta) • Nancy Randall (Randall Learning Consultants Inc.) CON06.CreativeDiscussion01 - Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation Page Turners: Not your average book club! STLHE Registration DeskCarol Rolheiser (University of Toronto) CON06.01 - Wellness and self-care for teachers: Practical solutions, and a call for change Bayshore Salon ABCJonathan White (University of Alberta) • Jacqueline Murray (University of Guelph) • Cam Tsujita (Western University) • Carol Bernadette Duncan (Wilfrid Laurier University) • Maureen Volk (Memorial University) • Patrick T. Maher (Cape Breton University) • Philippe Caignon (Concordia University) • Pippa Lock (McMaster University) • Rosemary Polegato (Mount Allison University) • Donna Marie Eansor (University of Windsor) CON06.05 - Creating SoTL concertos for institutional impact Seymour RoomGary Poole (University of British Columbia) • Natasha Kenny • Elizabeth Marquis • Cheryl Admundsen (Simon Fraser University) • Cindy Xin (Simon Fraser University) • Michelle Yeo (Mount Royal University) • Nicola Simmons (Brock University) • Roselynn Verwoord • Julie Timmermans (University of Waterloo) • Gavan Watson CON06.07 - Reaching the high notes: Evidencing your leadership in learning and teaching Chairman RoomCelia Popovic • Fiona Campbell (Edinburgh Napier University) CON06.10 - Teaching and/or leadership? Leadership and/or teaching? Common threads, Common purpose? Salon 2Maureen Connolly (Brock University) • Russell Day (Simon Fraser University) CON06.08 - Illuminating scholarship to students: The role of librarian-faculty course collaborations Director RoomJoanna Szurmak (University of Toronto) • Alice Cassidy CON06.04 - Facilitating learners' workplace research Mackenzie RoomSusan Stanton (University of British Columbia) CON06.09 - Physical spaces shape head spaces: Transforming teaching practices (Sponsored by STEELCASE - 2015 Gold Sponsor) Salon 1Lennie Scott-Webber (Steelcase Education) • Kris Magnusson (Simon Fraser University) CON06.11 - Small FLICS to big flips: A step-by-step process to flip your classroom Salon 3Isabelle Barrette-Ng (University of Calgary) • Patrick Kelly (University of Calgary) CON06.13 - Lightboard 101: Creating naturally engaging video content for flipped learning Cypress 2 RoomCarl Oliver (Humber College) • Lisa Buchanan (Humber College) CON06.CreativeDiscussion02 - The harmony of dissonance: Teaching and learning players STLHE Registration DeskSheri Fabian • Catherine Black (Simon Fraser University) • Mark Lechner (Simon Fraser University) • Pamela Tannouri (Simon Fraser University) • Sarah Turner (Simon Fraser University) CON06.02 - Designing and implementing meaningful assessments Bayshore Salon DJen Wrye (North Island College) • Christian Caron (University of Toronto) CON06.12 - Sources of inspiration: Tuning into specialized student needs for new approaches to teaching and learning Cypress 1 RoomKylie Caplan (Wilfrid Laurier University) • Michael Ackerman (Wilfrid Laurier University) • Richelle Monaghan (Wilfrid Laurier University)

12:30pm PDT

Lunch Bayshore Foyer

12:45pm PDT

STLHE Annual General Meeting Bayshore Salon ABC

1:45pm PDT

RTD.50 - Harmonizing the curriculum: Linking first-year writing with content courses Seymour RoomDeirdre Vinyard (Emily Carr University of Art and Design) RTD.51 - Are we graduating global citizens? Seymour RoomKyra Garson (Thompson Rivers University) RTD.25 - Creating the pathway: Using open badges to support personalized learning Bayshore Salon DCindy Underhill (University of British Columbia) • David Vogt (University of British Columbia) • Erin Fields (University of British Columbia) • Jon Festinger (University of British Columbia) • Will Engle (University of British Columbia) RTD.26 - Developing social justice literacy for educational developers Bayshore Salon DHanae Tsukada (University of British Columbia) • Erin Yun RTD.27 - Strategic planning in an educational development centre: Motivation, management, and messiness Bayshore Salon DMarion Pearson (University of British Columbia) • Simon Albon (University of British Columbia) • Isabeau Iqbal RTD.28 - Setting our sights: Exploring alternative career routes in educational development Bayshore Salon DCarolyn Hoessler • Isabeau Iqbal • Julie Timmermans (University of Waterloo) RTD.29 - Trends and challenges within graduate student professional development programs Bayshore Salon EFJacquelyn Brinkman (University of British Columbia) • Sue Hampton (Simon Fraser University) RTD.30 - Tuning in to inner ways of knowing: Contemplative practices in higher education Bayshore Salon EFLianne Fisher • Jill Grose (Brock University) RTD.31 - A scientific and applied approach to education: Translation of knowledge from the laboratory to the classroom Bayshore Salon EFSandra D. Monteiro (McMaster University) • Barb Fenesi (McMaster University) • Faria Sana (McMaster University) RTD.32 - Ultrasound-integrated pronunciation tutorials Bayshore Salon EFAsami Tsuda (University of BC) • Bosung Kim (University of BC) • Bryan Gick (University of BC) • Misuzu Kazama (University of BC) • Noriko Yamane (University of BC) • Strang Burton (University of BC) RTD.43 - Teaching and learning councils: Engaging faculty in changing institutional teaching practices Mackenzie RoomLiesel Knaack • Tom Carey (Transforming Learning Together) • Joy Mighty (Carleton University) • Samah Sabra (Carleton University) RTD.44 - An investigation of transformational and transactional leadership used by professors and its impact on student learning and engagement Mackenzie RoomJennifer Manna (McMaster University) • Teal McAteer (McMaster University) RTD.45 - Building a community of practice for teaching-track faculty Mackenzie RoomSunaina Assanand (University of British Columbia) • Catherine Rawn RTD.46 - Creating opportunities for international collaboration and dialogue: A joint program for Canadian and Japanese university education managers and developers Mackenzie RoomAndy Leger (Queen's University) • Kazuhiro Sugimoto (Tohoku University) RTD.48 - Lessons learned: A discussion of a TA training program for graduate students Mackenzie RoomGuy Shababo (University of British Columbia) • Nick Stember (University of British Columbia) RTD.49 - Does it blend? Preparing to teach a blended course: Lessons learned in helping instructors transform a course Mackenzie RoomBonita Bray (University of British Columbia) • Joseph Anthony (University of British Columbia) • Afsaneh Sharif (University of British Columbia) • Luisa Canuto (University of British Columbia) RTD.55 - How to do educational leadership for student learning? Preliminary findings from a staff training programme in educational leadership Seymour RoomSidsel Winther (Roskilde University) • Lasse Martin Koefoed (Roskilde University) RTD.52 - Self-care in higher education: Finding balance and promoting mental well-being Seymour RoomNicole Gardner RTD.53 - Student as producer: Enhancing student learning through meaningful collaboration Seymour RoomNovak Rogic (University of British Columbia) • Will Engle (University of British Columbia) RTD.33 - Academics in the open: Exploring networked, participatory, and open practices Bayshore Salon EFAshley Shaw RTD.34 - Creating a community of writers: Blog-based writing in the active learning classroom Bayshore Salon EFIan MacKenzie (Dawson College) RTD.35 - Guideline and instructional design to address privacy concerns in using open platforms for teaching and learning Bayshore Salon EFBosung Kim (University of British Columbia) • Namsook Jahng (University of British Columbia) • Novak Rogic (University of British Columbia) • Richard Tape (University of British Columbia) RTD.36 - If I record it, will they learn? Who benefits from the use of lecture capture technology? Bayshore Salon EFPatrick Lyons • Dragana Polovina-Vukovic (Carleton University) RTD.38 - Participant intentions in MOOCs: Defining success for learners in open courses Bayshore Salon EFHeather M. Ross (University of Saskatchewan) • Jay Wilson (University of Saskatchewan) • Ryan Banow (University of Saskatchewan) RTD.39 - Participatory lectures from the ground up: Using disciplinary knowledge, personality and background to develop engaging lectures Bayshore Salon EFSusan Clements-Vivian (Simon Fraser University) RTD.40 - The meaning of service learning reflected through e-learning portfolios Bayshore Salon EFTracey Jewiss (McMaster University) RTD.01 - Balancing learner and educator participation in learning: A protective empowering approach Bayshore Salon ABCRosalina F. Chiovitti (Humber College) RTD.02 - Creating interdisciplinary harmony in teaching and learning research: SoTL research fellows and the intentional development of community Bayshore Salon ABCRobert Cockcroft • Trevor Holmes • Elizabeth Marquis • Dan Centea (McMaster University) • John Maclachlan (McMaster University) • Konstantinos Apostolou (McMaster University) • Kris Knorr (McMaster University) • Sandra D. Monteiro (McMaster University) • Theomary Karamanis (McMaster University) RTD.04 - Engaging students as partners in teaching and learning: A necessity for fine-tuning teaching practices? Bayshore Salon ABCAndrew Lee (McMaster University) • Catherine Swanson (McMaster University) RTD.06 - Teaching qualitative research methods: An experiential approach Bayshore Salon ABCSheri Fabian • Charmaine Perkins (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) RTD.07 - The impact of dual credit programs on Ontario college students Bayshore Salon ABCRena Borovilos (Humber College) RTD.08 - Tuning into Faculty and TA development in China: What we achieved and learned Bayshore Salon ABCCynthia Korpan (University of Victoria) • Jane Gair (University of Victoria) RTD.09 - Using peer support to fine-tune your teaching practice Bayshore Salon ABCSheila McManus (University of Lethbridge) RTD.10 - What is undergraduate research? Student and faculty perceptions Bayshore Salon ABCConnie Varnhagen (University of Alberta) RTD.54 - Out of tune? Lack of harmony between students’ and teachers’ expectations in higher education Seymour RoomEva Ulstrup (Roskilde University) • Sidsel Winther (Roskilde University) RTD.11 - 'You learn no matter what happens': Approaches to harmonizing assessment of situated learning with discipline practice and situational realities Bayshore Salon ABCJohanna van der Heyden (BCIT) • Mirela Gutica (BCIT) • Trevor D. Lord (BCIT) RTD.12 - An investigation of students’ engagement with peers and assigned readings in annotation-enhanced discussion forums Bayshore Salon ABCCindy Xin (Simon Fraser University) • Ilana Ram (Simon Fraser University) • Lannie Kanevsky (Simon Fraser University) RTD.13 - Critical reflection: "How to" guide for providing feedback Bayshore Salon ABCDonna Drynan (University of British Columbia) RTD.14 - Crowdsourcing social learning and business education assessment Bayshore Salon ABCCharla Griffy-Brown (Pepperdine University) • Owen Hall Jr. (Pepperdine University) RTD.15 - Examining patterns of effective teaching practices across disciplinary areas Bayshore Salon ABCAllison BrckaLorenz (Indiana University-Bloomington) • Thomas Nelson Laird (Indiana University-Bloomington) RTD.16 - Incorporate effective teaching and learning techniques in large science classrooms to help first year university students transition Bayshore Salon ABCStephen Cheng RTD.17 - Is fine tuning possible with grade-focused students? Bayshore Salon ABCGail Frost (Brock University) • Maureen Connolly (Brock University) RTD.18 - Making Assessments COUNT: A framework for relevant and efficient assessment for learning Bayshore Salon ABCCarolyn Hoessler • Amelia Horsburgh (University of Saskatchewan) • Barbara Schindelka (University of Saskatchewan) RTD.19 - Student evaluation of teaching response rates Bayshore Salon ABCPeter Arthur • Gary Hunt RTD.20 - Teaching a blended course: The possibilities and the challenges Bayshore Salon ABCTanya Haye (Douglas College) RTD.21 - Would you prefer bento or buffet? Two systems of flexible grading Bayshore Salon ABCNicky Didicher (Simon Fraser University) RTD.22 - From practice to harmony: Teaching leadership chairs Bayshore Salon ABCJudy AK Bornais • David M Andrews (University of Windsor) • Ken Cramer (University of Windsor) RTD.23 - Interdisciplinary approaches to problem-based (PBL) learning: A case study of law and literature in an undergraduate classroom Bayshore Salon ABCJessica Riddell (Bishop's University) RTD.24 - The art and science of experiential learning: A liberal education approach to an academic microbrewery Bayshore Salon ABCDale Wood (Bishop's University) • Jessica Riddell (Bishop's University)

3:00pm PDT

CON07.03 - Tuning into the practice of first year foundations courses Mackenzie RoomElizabeth Marquis • Beth Levinson (McMaster University) • Kaila Radan (McMaster University) • Mark Busser (McMaster University) • Meaghan Ross (McMaster University) • Nick Marquis (McMaster University) • Rachel Brain (McMaster University) • Sandra Preston (McMaster University) CON07.11 - Rich learning outcomes by design in a science citizenship course Cypress 1 RoomBetty Wang (University of Alberta) • Glen R. Loppnow (University of Alberta) CON07.01 - Teaching controversial issues: A pilot workshop Bayshore Salon DCarol Berenson (University of Calgary) CON07.12 - Faculty perceptions of the impact of professional development: Interculturalizing the curriculum Cypress 2 Roomemma bourassa (Thompson Rivers University) • Kyra Garson (Thompson Rivers University) CON07.02 - The leaking pipeline: Can empathy help to reduce attrition in STEM? Bayshore Salon EFAnna Russo Kennedy (University of Victoria) • Anthony Estey (University of Victoria) • Yvonne Coady (University of Victoria) CON07.07 - Finding a middle (MOOC) ground: Making space for a global community in the xMOOC Director RoomDevon Mordell (McMaster University) • Zafar Syed (McMaster University) CON07.10 - Transforming the student learning experience: Using ePortfolios to engage students in an active research process Salon 3Peggy Hartwick • Allie Davidson (Carleton University) • Julie Lepine (Carleton Universtity) CON07.13 - Knowing the land beneath our feet: Integrating a digital Indigenous walking tour into University of British Columbia classrooms Bayshore Salon ABCDaniel Heath Justice (University of British Columbia) • David Gaertner (University of British Columbia) • Evan Mauro (University of British Columbia) • Kathryn Grafton (University of British Columbia) • Sarah Ling (University of British Columbia) • Spencer Lindsay (University of British Columbia) • Amy Perreault CON07.04 - Creating a framework and supports for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning research projects Seymour RoomGregory Hum (Simon Fraser University) • Jack Davis (Simon Fraser University) CON07.06 - ‘Threshold concepts’, dissonance and disorientation in transformative learning: Exploring student encounters with ‘troublesome knowledge’ in Introductory Sociology Chairman RoomAlison Thomas (Douglas College) CON07.09 - Peer review of teaching: Program evaluation results Salon 2Shaya Golparian (University of British Columbia) • Simon Bates (University of British Columbia) CON07.05 - The rewards (& risks) of alternative assignments for senior students Thompson RoomMichael Ackerman (Wilfrid Laurier University) CON07.08 - Making the case: Building capacity for case-based learning Salon 1scott anderson • Kelly Anthony (University of Waterloo) • Patricia Hrynchak (University of Waterloo)

3:45pm PDT

CON08.01 - From learning outcomes to competencies to careers: A case study of a team based approach to curriculum redesign Bayshore Salon ABCJulie Walchli (University of British Columbia) • Sally Hermansen (University of British Columbia) • Oksana Bartosh (DIRECTIONS Evidence and Policy Research Group) CON08.03 - Multiple stakeholder perspectives on the value (and challenges) of community-based experiential learning in human services-oriented programs Bayshore Salon EFBarbara Hamilton-Hinch (Dalhousie University) • Bradon Kingdon (Dalhousie University) • Karen Gallant (Dalhousie University) • Lara Fenton (Dalhousie University) • Laurene Rehman (Dalhousie University) • Melanie Fingold (Dalhousie University) • Susan Hutchinson (Dalhousie University) CON08.10 - Discursive dexterity: Rhetoric and the resolution of disciplinary tensions Salon 2Michael Lockett (Simon Fraser University) CON08.02 - Contextualized academic development: Facilitating change in teaching and learning practices Bayshore Salon DBrad Wuetherick CON08.12 - Assessment of the teaching assistant preparation program (TAPP) Cypress 1 RoomJennifer Lock (University of Calgary) • Luciano da Rosa dos Santos (University of Calgary) CON08.07 - Transforming the first year writing experience: Blended learning in the composition classroom Chairman RoomJordan Stouck (University of British Columbia) CON08.08 - Achieving harmony in eLearning development: A collaborative discussion Director RoomRebecca Taylor (Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College) • Loretta Howard CON08.11 - Reducing presentation anxiety by using active learning classrooms Salon 3Victoria Chen (Queen's University) • Andy Leger (Queen's University) • Annie Riel (Queen's University) CON08.04 - Exploring the outcomes of empowerment among health sciences students Mackenzie RoomLisa M Giallonardo (Humber College) • Margot E Rykhoff (Humber College) CON08.05 - Examining the role of friendship in mentoring relationships between faculty advisors and graduate students Seymour RoomJacqueline L. Beres (Brock University) • Jess C Dixon (University of Windsor) CON08.09 - How can mid-course evaluations of teaching inform our teaching practice and improve students’ learning experiences? Salon 1Judy Chan • Azita Madadi Noei (University of British Columbia) • Candice Rideout (University of British Columbia) CON08.06 - Formation et pédagogie universitaire Thompson RoomHelene Meunier • Cécile Liénart (Université du Québec à Montréal) • Michèle Lefebvre (Université du Québec à Montréal) CON08.13 - Tuning into students: Social impact of institutional rankings Cypress 2 RoomChastine Lamoureux (University of Windsor) • Ken Cramer (University of Windsor) • Rebecca Pschibul (University of Windsor) • Sarah Mackay (University of Windsor) • Stewart Page (University of Windsor) • Vanessa Burrows (University of Windsor) • Victoria Pedri (University of Windsor)

4:30pm PDT

CON09.05 - Understanding the role of undergraduate research mentorship in influencing student identity development Seymour RoomAndrea Hunt (University of North Alabama) • Claudia Scholz (Spelman College) • Ruth Palmer (The College of New Jersey) • Michael Neal (Florida State University) • Brad Wuetherick CON09.12 - Going the distance to promote excellence in teaching: Tracking the effectiveness of a reciprocal peer observation approach in higher education Cypress 1 RoomJudy AK Bornais • David M Andrews (University of Windsor) • Jess C Dixon (University of Windsor) CON09.08 - Seeing is doing: Modeling academic writing and research through instructional videos to support our English Language Learners (ELLs) Director RoomSusan Barber (Simon Fraser University) CON09.09 - E-learning, e-quality Salon 1Eileen De Courcy (Humber College) • Theresa Steger (Humber College) CON09.03 - Use of reflection to improve student metacognition about their learning Bayshore Salon EFAdriana Briseno-Garzon (University of British Columbia) • Katherine Lyon (University of British Columbia) • Khristine Carino (University of British Columbia) • Marcelo Bravo (University of British Columbia) • Maura MacPhee (University of British Columbia) CON09.06 - Culturally inclusive pedagogy: Co-educating with First Nations partners to create reciprocal place-based learning partnerships for students and the community Thompson RoomKathleen Bortolin CON09.02 - Making sense of student rating of instruction data: Effective visualization techniques to inform teaching practice Bayshore Salon DBeverley Hamilton (University of Windsor) • Phil Graniero (University of Windsor) CON09.04 - Student conceptions of “learning” as evidenced through short response items in learning journals Mackenzie RoomPam Kalas (University of British Columbia) • Sylvia Mclellan (University of British Columbia) CON09.07 - Assessing the quality of online education Chairman RoomSandra D. Monteiro (McMaster University) • David McDonough (McMaster University) • Geoffrey R. Norman (McMaster University) • Kelly Dore (McMaster University) • Lawrence Grierson (McMaster University) • Meghan McConnell (McMaster University) CON09.10 - Flipped classroom: Results from a two-year implementation of four large undergraduate calculus courses Salon 2Cindy Xin (Simon Fraser University) • Gregory Hum (Simon Fraser University) • Harpreet Kaur (Simon Fraser University) • Jamie Mulholland (Simon Fraser University) • Sonja Surjanovic (Simon Fraser University) • Veselin Jungic (Simon Fraser University) CON09.11 - ePortfolio assignment design, integration, and student learning Salon 3Allie Davidson (Carleton University) • Samah Sabra (Carleton University) CON09.13 - Harness the power of test-enhanced learning using mTuner Cypress 2 RoomSteve Joordens (University of Toronto) • Cho Kin Cheng (University of Toronto) • Dwayne E. Pare (University of Toronto) • Lisa Collimore (University of Toronto) • Robin Walker (University of Toronto)

5:30pm PDT

Special Event - SFU Teaching and Learning Players Bayshore Foyer Cocktail Reception Bayshore Foyer

6:30pm PDT

STLHE Banquet Dinner and Teaching Awards Ceremony Bayshore Ballroom