Schedule-at-a-Glance

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Thursday, September 18th

8:00	Registration at Pogue Library (Breathitt Room, 2nd Floor)
8:15	Introduction
8:30	Brenda Wilson (Department of Computer Science and Information Systems) Big Idea: Some disciplines are so varied in curriculum that a holistic view of the discipline supplied in a breadth-first course is needed
9:00	Wayne Tervo (Department of Accounting) Big Idea: Online courses are not easier for students to succeed or for faculty to teach
9:30	Howard Whiteman (Department of Biological Sciences) Big Idea: Undergraduate research can be an effective pedagogical tool
10:00	BREAK/DRAWING
10:30	Ann Beck (Department of Government, Law and International Affairs) Big Idea: Effective teaching is based on engagement of the student with the world through problem-based learning
11:00	Jonathan Awori (Department of Theatre and Dance) Big Idea: Teaching today can still benefit greatly from one of the most simple, yet effective, techniques of the greatest teachers throughout history: the story
11:30	David Gibson (Department of Mathematics and Statistics) Big Idea: Leading students to figure out the “whys” makes for a more complete learning experience
12:00	HEARTY SNACKS
12:30	Kelly Rogers (Department of Wellness and Therapeutic Sciences) Big Idea: If experience is the best teacher, it should be a part of every learning environment
1:00	Duane Bolin (Department of History) Big Idea: Music can enhance learning in the classroom
1:30	Whitney Peake (Department of Agricultural Sciences) Big Idea: There are numerous ways to make course material more hands-on, relevant, and interesting by integrating common software programs into everyday classroom instruction.
2:00	BREAK/DRAWING
2:30-4:00	Renee Campoy, Martin Jacobs, Pam Matlock, George Patmor, and Ginny Richerson (College of Education) Big Idea: The power of a conceptual framework can be used to align courses, instruction, and assessment around important ideas in education such as national and state standards, professional ethics, diversity, and reflection.
5:30	Dinner with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Maryellen Weimer "Assumptions that grow teachers" Murray Room (1st floor, RSEC). RSVP required - see information below. RSVP for the dinner by noon on Friday, September 12th by calling 809-2535 or emailing ctlt@murraystate.edu. There is no fee for Murray State faculty and instructors. Special thanks go to the MSU Provost's Office for providing underwriting support for the Forum.

Friday, September 19th

9:00	Registration at Pogue Library (Breathitt Room, 2nd Floor)
9:15	Introduction
9:30	Linda Bartnik, Ashley Ireland, Don Kim, Jill Mahoney, Adam Murray, Lilia Murray, Julie Robinson (University Libraries) Big Idea: The University Libraries can be an integral component of academic life by providing services and resources to connect faculty teaching with student learning.
10:30	Workshop led by Dr. Maryellen Weimer "Successfully implementing change to promote student learning"
12:00	Closing Remarks and Door Prize Drawing