2009 Edward C. Moore Symposium
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at IUPUI

In keeping with the long-standing tradition of gathering around an academic issue of interest to all, the E. C. Moore Symposium will to offer a variety of sessions that emphasize innovation and best practices. Today’s technology offers incredible opportunities to engage students in the classroom and beyond. This year the E.C. Moore Symposium brings the IUPUI campus community together to consider the ways that technology is shaping the teaching and learning in the classroom and beyond.

The 2009 program will explore these and similar questions:

• How can we successfully integrate instructional technology in classes to enhance students’ learning experiences?
• What successful IT strategies are you employing to encourage student involvement?
• What are innovative uses of technology that address the needs of diverse learners (e.g., first generation, international, underrepresented populations, students with disabilities, non traditional students)?
• How can we assess the impact of technology on learning?
• In what ways can technology improve access to education, other people, or global connections?
• How can technology enhance social learning and promote social construction of knowledge?
• How can social networking tools such as Facebook and MySpace be used to enhance learning?
• How can technology be used to create communities of learners and scholars?
• What challenges exist in using technology and how can they be addressed?

For more information, please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 317-274-1300 or check out the website.