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STLHE 2015

Achieving Harmony: Tuning into Practice

9:00am PDT

Achieving creative harmony: Tuning into arts-based approaches to education development Chehalis RoomLoretta Howard

1:30pm PDT

The bio-mechanics behind teaching and learning practical vocal exercises: The legacy of Jo Estill (1921-2010) Chehalis RoomSanders Whiting (Simon Fraser University)

11:15am PDT

CON01.03 - Tracking learning outcomes and assessment results in learning management systems Thompson RoomBeverlie Dietze (Okanagan College) • Michelle Nicholson (Okanagan College) CON01.09 - Harmonic progression: Adapting an evaluation tool for online courses to a new setting Cypress 1 RoomBev King (Queen's University) • Brenda Ravenscroft (Queen's University) • Ulemu Luhanga (Queen's University)

12:00pm PDT

CON02.05 - Using role-immersion games like the 'Reacting to the Past' series in larger classes Thompson RoomBen Nilson (University of British Columbia) CON02.08 - I flipped my tutorials: A case study of implementing active learning strategies in Engineering Salon 1Jonathan Verrett (McGill University) • Maria Orjuela-Laverde (McGill University)

1:45pm PDT

CON03.01 3M Welcome to My Class - Tuning into the fun in teaching – how to stop worrying and embrace creativity Bayshore Salon ABCJonathan White (University of Alberta) • Jacqueline Murray (University of Guelph) • Cam Tsujita (Western University) • Carol Duncan (Wilfrid Laurier University) • Maureen Volk (Memorial University) • Pat Maher (Cape Breton University) • Philippe Caignon (Concordia University) • Pippa Lock (McMaster University) • Rosemary Polegato (Mount Allison University) • Donna Marie Eansor (University of Windsor) CON03.02 - Promoting teamwork skills using peer assessment in team-based learning Bayshore Salon DAndy Leger (Queen's University) • Emily Britton (Queen's University) • Peter Wolf (Queen's University)

3:00pm PDT

CON04.02 - First day boot camp show and tell: How we moved beyond discussing the syllabus Bayshore Salon DPaul Martin • Carolyn Ives (MacEwan University) • Daniel Braun (MacEwan University) CON04.03 - Curricular resonance: Making space for transformative learning through assessment Bayshore Salon EFMeagan Troop (University of Guelph) • Sue Fostaty Young CON04.06 - Active eLearning: Adapting established F2F teaching strategies to fit eLearning environments Thompson RoomYasmien Mills (University of Victoria) CON04.CreativeDiscussion02 - What if you were an atom? Role playing as a mean to covey practical concepts in applied sciences STLHE Registration DeskLaura Forni (Alexander College) • Daria Capostagno (Simon Fraser University) • Fabio Campi (Simon Fraser University)

4:00pm PDT

POSTER.33 - Effectiveness of collaborative group work in a first-year Health Sciences course Bayshore FoyerFabiola Aparicio-Ting (University of Calgary) • Chelsea Doktorchik (University of Calgary) POSTER.34 - Electronic portfolio assessment: Developing a rubric for student evaluation in a course setting at the undergraduate level Bayshore FoyerAyesha Khan (McMaster University) • Julie Conder (McMaster University) • Marta Maslej (McMaster University) POSTER.36 - Examining changes in faculty teaching and sustainability of changes after professional development Bayshore FoyerStanley M. Lo (University of California - San Diego) • Su L. Swarat (California State University - Fullerton) • Denise L. Drane (Northwestern University) • Gregory J. Light (Northwestern University) • Rachael R. Baiduc (Northwestern University) POSTER.37 - Observing TAs’ teaching: Improving practice Bayshore FoyerAnita Girvan (University of Victoria) • Buddy Boren (University of Victoria) • David Barrett (University of Victoria) • Elizabeth Clarke (University of Victoria) • Elizabeth Hagestedt (University of Victoria) • Emma Nicholls-Allison (University of Victoria) • Jane Butterfield (University of Victoria) POSTER.38 - Prevalence of academic misconduct on written tests: How to measure it and how to stop it! Bayshore FoyerCoral Murrant (University of Guelph) • Kerry Ritchie (University of Guelph) • Kristine Ottaway (University of Guelph) POSTER.39 - Tuning into practice: Engaging entry-to-practice doctor of pharmacy students using simulation in a physical assessment course Bayshore FoyerErica Cambly (University of Toronto) POSTER.40 - Evidence-based recommendations to improve the accuracy of peer-evaluation of written assignments. Bayshore FoyerAlison Crerar (University of Guelph) • Daniel Jeffery (University of Guelph) • Kerry Ritchie (University of Guelph) • Krassimir Yankulov (University of Guelph). POSTER.41 - Using PhotoVoice to learn about complexity and interconnectedness in the context of social inequity and health. Bayshore FoyerBarb Berry (Simon Fraser University) • Jemma Tosh (Simon Fraser University) • Maya Gislason (Simon Fraser University) • Rodney Hunt (Simon Fraser University) POSTER.42 - Understanding the curve: Implications of norm-referenced grading in large introductory science courses Bayshore FoyerAlberto Guzman-Alvarez (University of California - Davis) • Amy Falk Smith (University of California - Davis) POSTER.43 - You can’t change what you can’t measure: Measuring teaching practices and student learning to promote improvement in introductory science classes Bayshore FoyerCatherine Uvarov • Alan Gamage (University of California - Davis) • Alberto Guzman-Alvarez (University of California - Davis) • Amy Falk Smith (University of California - Davis) • Chris Pagliarulo (University of California - Davis) • Erin Becker (University of California - Davis) • Greg Allen (University of California - Davis) • Marco Molinaro (University of California - Davis) • Matt Steinwachs (University of California - Davis)

10:30am PDT

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

CON06.02 - 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)

1:45pm PDT

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

CON07.05 - 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

CON08.06 - 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

CON09.02 - 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)

8:30am PDT

CON10.03 - Enhancing pedagogy with open textbooks and other open educational resources Bayshore Salon EFChristina Hendricks • Rajiv Jhangiani (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) CON10.07 - Moving to the music: Promoting explicit memory in human neuroanatomy and physiology with song, dance and play Chairman RoomRichelle Monaghan (Wilfrid Laurier University)

9:30am PDT

CON11.02 - A stich in time! Quality assurance in course design & teaching in a research-intensive university Bayshore Salon DAfsaneh Sharif (University of British Columbia) • Manuel Dias (University of British Columbia) • Ranga Venkatachary (University of British Columbia) CON11.06 - Indeterminate roots and diminished sevenths: Exploring the functions of evaluation and assessment in teaching and learning using chord theory Thompson RoomSébastien Després (Memorial University) CON11.09 - Deeper learning, increased student satisfaction and metacognitive gains through collaborative testing with immediate feedback Salon 1Demi Atilade (McMaster University) • Haley Vinken (McMaster University) • Kevin Dunn (McMaster University) • Kim Volterman (McMaster University) • Melec Zeadin (McMaster University) • Peter Helli (McMaster University) • Ralph Shiell (Trent University) • Terry R McCurdy (McMaster University) • Viorica Lefter (McMaster University) CON11.12 - Collegial supervision - turned upside down - using inter-vision to challenge the academy rethink their teaching and develop great communities of practice Cypress 1 RoomEva Ulstrup (Roskilde University) • Sidsel Winther (Roskilde University) • Sussi Louise Smith (Roskilde University)

10:45am PDT

CON12.05 - Le portfolio: un outil d'évaluation pour la formation des maîtres Thompson RoomHelene Meunier • Carole Raby (Université du Québec à Montréal) • Gilles Raîche (Université du Québec à Montréal) CON12.11 - Online evaluation of courses: Examining impact on participation rates and evaluation scores Cypress 1 RoomJovan Groen (University of Ottawa) • Yves Herry (University of Ottawa)