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\nUPCEA eDesign Collaborat ive ThinkTank Roadshow: Oakland University (Virtual)
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\nOakland University February 21\, 2020
\nPlanting the See
ds: The Evolution of an Online Learning Department
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\nIn the i
nterest of providing more opportunities for eDC members\, this ThinkTank i
s entirely virtual. This is a two-hour event where we get to know a new un
iversity team and have a working session together.
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\nOnline learning and instructional technology are a
continually evolving field. With that evolution\, there are opportunities
to change not only the approaches we use to assist students and faculty\,
but also the tools we use to facilitate teaching and learning. The e-Lear
ning &\; Instructional Support department at Oakland University has emb
raced many of these changes\, notably in digital accessibility and virtual
reality. We invite you to hear our story\, learn about our challenges and
successes\, and explore possibilities for your own department. \;
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\nInstitutions of all types have been impacted by the need to ma
ke digitally accessible learning content. While many institutions have bee
n carrying this torch forward\, others are still in the early adoption sta
ge. We will discuss our story on how we were tasked with starting the cult
ural change toward digital accessibility\, what we&rsquo\;ve learned along
the way\, and how our approach has evolved since inception. \;
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\nDue in part to our digital accessibility initiative\, we adapted
the way we partner with faculty in the video creation process. Learn about
measures we&rsquo\;ve taken to diversify the methods and tools used to cr
eate instructional videos\, including free web-based tools and our student
-built lightboard. \;
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\nFinally\, we will share our story
on how we created our own virtual reality (VR) lab on campus. Learn about
the challenges we have faced while trying to stay ahead of the curve in t
his continually evolving field\, and considerations you can take to ensure
you enter into a VR lab with a clear direction and purpose. We will also
host a live VR session at from 3-4PM EST immediately following the ThinkTa
nk to discuss technical aspects of VR. We will provide the information to
join us in Engage\, a VR compatible meeting space. For those who do not ha
ve a VR headset\, you can join Engage from a desktop machine.
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\nWhy Oakland University?
\nOakland University is a public f
our-year institution located in Rochester\, Michigan. Through a combinatio
n of faculty development workshops and in-person consultations\, OU&rsquo\
;s e-Learning &\; Instructional Support department advocates for practi
cal\, accessible quality course design. By testing and promoting new techn
ologies\, they aim to provide faculty the tools to create engaging content
on their own time and at their own pace. Additionally\, they provide tech
nical support for the self-hosted Moodle learning management system\, and
are frequent collaborators in on-going Moodle development.
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Agenda:
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\n1:00-1:10 PM \; \; \; Welcome &\;
Session Overview
\n1:10 - 2:00 PM \; \; Digital Accessibilit
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\n2:00-2:15 PM \; \; \; Media Lab and Lightboa
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\n2:15-2:55 PM \; \; \; Virtual Reality Lab
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:55-3:00 PM \; \; \; Wrap-up
\n3:00-4:00 PM \; &nbs
p\; \; Optional - Live VR session to discuss technical aspects of VR.
ThinkTank attendees will be invited to join us in Engage\, a VR compatibl
e meeting space.
\nVirtual Regi
stration Rate: Free for UPCEA members\; $49 for non-UPCEA members
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\nAccess:
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Detailed instructions on how to access the ThinkTank will be provided a fe
w days prior to the event. We encourage you to read these instructions car
efully and test your system prior to the ThinkTank. The ThinkTank will be
hosted on a system provided by the featured institution\, not UPCEA techno
logy. \;
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\nRegistration: \; \
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\nYour regi
stration will not be complete until you have both completed the registrati
on form and submitted your payment (for non-UPCEA members). UPCEA reserves
the right to cancel the event if a minimum number of registrants has not
been reached 30 days prior to the event. Full refunds will be granted to p
aid participants if UPCEA cancels the event.
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\nRefun
ds:
\nAll registration cancellations must be made in writing
and received 30 days prior to the event. No refunds or credits will be gr
anted\, rather paid registrations can be moved to another 2020 ThinkTank e
vent. Please submit all requests to Jacqueline Romero at jromero@upcea.edu
. Anyone who is registered but cannot attend may send a substitute from th
e same organization. Refunds will not be given for no-shows.
\nIf you encounter any errors or need assistance
with your registration\, please contact us at 202-659-3130 or jromero@upce
a.edu.
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