e-Volution: innovations in learning environments

09/28/2016

Registration is filling up! Lunch is full but you still don't want to miss it! Be sure to watch the webpage for streaming options!

http://www.wyoforum.org

Monday, October 3, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the University of Wyoming's Laramie Campus ​

09/19/2016

The Schedule is LIVE!

http://wyoforum.org/schedule.html

e-Volution 2015 concluded on 9/29/15. The titles and abstracts of the sessions offered are still viewable in the schedule below. Direct Link: https://evolutioninnovationsinlearn2015.sched.org...

09/12/2016

Come to e-volution 2016 and learn some ways to keep them engaged!

And it’s just as pointless to condemn any ban on electronic devices in the classroom.

09/09/2016

You’ve come to the event and been excited by the amazingly innovative teaching displayed. Now is YOUR time to shine!

The Call for Proposals for 2016 e-volution: innovations in learning environments has been extended through 8am Tuesday September 13.

Now that you are excited to share fill out our easy proposal form: http://wyoforum.weebly.com/call-for-proposals.html

We have a fantastic Keynote this year, Dr. Michelle Miller author of ‘Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology so be sure to get registered for this inspiring event: http://wyoforum.weebly.com/registration.html

You don’t want to miss any of the fun nor excitement so send your proposal and get registered!

http://www.wyoforum.org

10/07/2015

Did you happen to catch our session on electric origami? Turns out it's a national movement!

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/10/07/maker-movement-takes-steps-to-build-1-to-1.html

Some in the "maker" movement are looking to start a 1-to-1 trend in schools akin to the push to put a digital device in the hands of every student.

09/29/2015

Thanks to everyone for a fantastic e-Volution!

All the recordings will be available at: http://www.uwyo.edu/outreach/ocp/wyoforum/live%20streaming.html

We'll be streaming selected sessions from e-Volution! Presentations will be streamed with YouTube. Just click on the Live Stream link to watch. To ask a question during the event, click on the Ask Questions link, give yourself a nickname, click join, type your question in the message box, then cli…

09/28/2015

e-Volution is about to start!

Our expert panelists will kick off the conversation by sharing their transformative learning experiences.
9:15 - Experiential Learning: David Mukai, Civil & Architectural Engineering
9:25 - Internships: Jayne Jenkins, Kinesiology & Health
9:35 - Active Learning: Brianna Wright, Botany
9:45 - Service Learning: Linda Johnson, School of Nursing
9:55 - Study Abroad: Sara Robinson, International Programs
10:05 - Capstones: Rachel Watson, Molecular Biology

Watch the panel live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqz4LE48y3M&feature=youtu.be

Our expert panelists will kick off the conversation by sharing their transformative learning experiences. 9:15 - Experiential Learning: David Mukai, Civil & ...

09/23/2015

Mary L. Keller "Excited to present a paper with Sara Marie DiRienzo on applying disability theory to the online seminar, raising questions such as "How do we move in an online seminar? What do we see? What do we hear? Is access equitable across our distinctive abilities? Do we roll in the seminar? Are we everywhere and nowhere at the same time?"

09/23/2015

e-Volution is coming, September 28-29!

Get registered!

http://wyoforum.org

The Annual e-Volution technology forum presented by the University of Wyoming Outreach School, Ellbogen Center for Teaching & Learning, UW Libraries, and Laramie County County Community College. The central goal of e-Volution is to help teachers and trainers discover and share innovative ways of usi…

07/06/2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CztomeFzNoQ

In his talk, Stephen considers what it might mean to change the mantra of education from “learning anywhere, anytime” to “learning everywhere, all of the tim...

06/29/2015

Food for thought.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/06/08/study-examines-impact-texting-and-tweeting-academic-performance

In “Mobile Phones in the Classroom: Examining the Effects of Texting, Twitter and Message Content on Student Learning,” Jeffrey H. Kuznekoff, assistant professor in the department of integrative studies at Miami University (Ohio) at Middletown, explores if texting, tweeting and note taking can be co…

05/15/2015

UW Summer Boot Camp!

The sessions are FREE and open to those teaching at a distance or on campus!

This summer we will focus on Active Learning, both on campus and online. Each session will be unique and provide instructional approaches for various teaching activities. Find out more at:

http://www.uwyo.edu/outreach/ocp/instructional-support/tie/bootcamp/

Receive a gift for attending.

If you attend the first boot camp you will receive a book:

Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology by Michelle D. Miller

http://www.amazon.com/Minds-Online-Teaching-Effectively-Technology-ebook/dp/B00O0NP3S2/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1431389825&sr=1-1&keywords=minds+online

We will also have drawings and prizes throughout all the events!

Technology Boot Camp Schedule

• Wednesday, June 3, 9-3 (light lunch will be provided) Get Flipped: Learn to Use Practical Tools for Integrating Active Learning and Flipping Your Classes
• Wednesday, July 8, 9-3 (light lunch will be provided) Collaborative Classrooms
• Wednesday, August 19 (light lunch will be provided) Evaluating Learning

Register to attend:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eT2fk9N9BuVgR_VubyC3JJy_PWbd2AGjqaxK2Z6TsHY/viewform?usp=send_form

Presented by the Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning and the Outreach School.

This summer we will focus on Active Learning, both on campus and online. Each session will be unique and provide instructional approaches for various teaching activities.