Webster University Teaching Festival 2012 Archive
Webster Groves Campus
February 20-23, 2012
Webster University's Faculty Development Center, in partnership with the Online Learning Center and Emerson Library, is proud to present the Webster University Teaching Festival, an occasion to celebrate and share effective and innovative teaching of Webster University faculty.
Program of Events
All Times in Central Standard Time
Events Take Place in the Faculty Development Center,
Emerson Library, Room 420
Monday, February 20
| Time | Event |
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12:00 Noon Panel |
Showcasing Transformational Learning Note: This event takes place in the Emerson Library Conference Room Presenters: Roy Tamashiro, Professor, Multidisciplinary Studies Department John Aleshunas, Associate Professor, Department of Math & Computer Science, and his student, Alyssa Dalton Beckah Reed, Chair & Professor, Dance Department, and her student, Shannon Bucklin Yupa Saisanan Na Ayudhya, Adjunct Professor, International Languages and Cultures, and her student Matthew Crecelius Bill Barrett, Professor - Electronic Photographic Media Department, Director - May Gallery |
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Poster Presentations and Opening Reception Poster presentations are opportunities for faculty members to share effective and innovative teaching using compelling, large-format print displays. Posters will be on display throughout the week and will be presented at the festival opening reception |
Tuesday, February 21
| Time | Event |
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9:00 AM Half-Hour Talk |
Making it Blend: Integrating and Assessing Information Literacy in an Existing Course Presenters: John Watts, Instruction & Liaison Services Librarian, Webster University Library Emily Scharf, Instruction & Liaison Services Librarian, Webster University Library |
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10:00 AM Half-Hour Talk |
Presenter: Katherine Jenkins, Professor, Communications & Journalism Department |
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11:00 AM Half-Hour Talk |
Techniques to Encourage Student Engagement Presenters: Thomas Cornell, Assistant Professor, Communication Arts, Reading, & Early Childhood Education Department Paula Witkowski, Associate Professor, Communication Arts, Reading, & Early Childhood Education Department |
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12:00 Noon Panel |
Experimenting With Collaboration Presenters: Carla Colletti, Assistant Professor, Music Department Chris Sagovac, Assistant Professor, Electronic & Photographic Media Department Tori Meyer, Chair and Assistant Professor, Audio Aesthetics & Technology Department |
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1:00 PM Half-Hour Talk |
WebCollegiality and NeverEnding Courses Presenter: Karl M. Kindt, III, Adjunct Professor, Center for Interdisciplinary Studies |
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2:00 PM Half-Hour Talk |
Connecting the Academy to the Community: Students Building a Bridge through Service Learning Presenter: Kevin C. Sellers, Adjunct Professor, Business Department, Colorado Springs Metro Campus |
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5:00 PM Half-Hour Talk |
Beyond Academia: Adapting the Classroom for the Business World Presenter: Cynthia Shaw, Adjunct Professor, Business Department, Louisville, KY Metro Campus |
Wednesday, February 22
| Time | Event |
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9:00 AM Half-Hour Talk |
The 3R Approach: Teaching Academic Writing Through Roles, Research, and Reflection Presenter: Lydia Wazir-Staubmann, Faculty, Webster University Vienna Campus |
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10:00 AM Half-Hour Talk |
Presenter: J.P. Palmer-Schuyler, Assistant Professor, Management Department |
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11:00 AM Half-Hour Talk |
20 Time Saving Tips for Overworked Teachers Presenter: Stephen Anthony Werner, Adjunct Professor, Department of Religious Studies |
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12:00 Noon Roundtable |
Teaching in the 4-hour Block Format Presenters: Janet Kourik, Professor, Department of Math & Computer Science Victoria McMullen, Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education Robin Jefferson-Higgins, Chair, Director & Assistant Professor, Legal Studies Department Anne Geraghty-Rathert, Associate Professor, Legal Studies Department Terri Reilly, Adjunct Professor, Communications & Journalism Department |
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1:00 PM Half-Hour Talk |
Writing an eBook on Content Area Reading Presenters: Dianne Koehnecke, Associate Professor, Communication Arts, Reading, & Early Childhood Education Department Paula Witkowski, Associate Professor, Communication Arts, Reading, & Early Childhood Education Department |
Thursday, February 23
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Time |
Event |
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12:00 Noon Panel |
Kemper Award Winners Panel |
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4:00 - 6:00 PM |
Closing Reception |
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