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2015
Friday, July 10th
12:00 AM

Presentation

A Tale of Two Classes: Student and Instructor Perceptions of Two-Stage Tutorials in Introductory Genetics Classes

Tamara L. Kelly, York University
Fiona Rawle, University of Toronto Mississauga

P&A Rm 106

12:00 AM

Presentation

Gamification of Physics Education: Enhancing Student Learning With Gamified Online Quizzes

Jordan A. Rose, University of Guelph

P&A Rm 148

12:00 AM

Presentation

Gathering Together: Engaging Students with Remote Access to Live Lectures

Ryan Clemmer, University of Guelph
Julie Vale, University of Guelph

P&A Rm 150

12:00 AM

Presentation

Teaching by Example: A Pedagogical Approach to Animal Biology Instruction

Adam O. Brown Ph.D., Dept. of Biology, University of Ottawa
Alandeom Oliveira Ph.D., School of Education, SUNY at Albany

P&A Rm 150

12:00 AM

8:45 AM

Opening

MC Rm 110

8:45 AM

9:00 AM

Plenary: Education for Innovation

Chris Charles

MC Rm 110

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

10:00 AM

Coffee with Speakers

Atrium

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

10:44 AM

Concurrent Session F

10:44 AM - 12:00 PM

10:45 AM

Presentation

Annotation Innovation

Patricia M. Gray, University of Western Ontario
Amanda J. Moehring, University of Western Ontario
Linda K. Dunn, University of Western Ontario

P&A Rm 34

10:45 AM

Presentation

Developing Concept Inventories for Critical Thinking Skills

Akash Kaushik Kaushik Mr, University of Toronto
Ongelle-Lise Burnett Ms., University of Toronto
Nikitha Vallomtharay Ms, University of Toronto

P&A Rm 148

10:45 AM

Workshop

Improving Science Teaching through Peer-Supported Reflective Practice

Leslie F. Reid, University of Calgary
Isabelle Barrette-Ng, University of Calgary Faculty of Science
Farideh Jalilehvand, University of Calgary Faculty of Science
Michael Wieser, University of Calgary Faculty of Science

P&A Rm 106

10:45 AM

Panel Discussion

Science writ large: Experiences in teaching and coordinating large introductory classes, with an emphasis on mathematics.

Lindi M. Wahl, The University of Western Ontario
Jane M. Heffernan, York University
Miroslav Lovric, McMaster University

P&A Rm 117

10:45 AM

11:15 AM

Presentation

A Course Template for Integrating Chinese Dual-Degree Students into a Science Program and Enhancing Their Communication Skills

Brewster Conant Jr., University of Waterloo
Judi Jewinski, University of Waterloo
Julia Williams, Renison University College, University of Waterloo

P&A Rm 34

11:15 AM

Presentation

Teaching and learning creativity in undergraduate 'Engineering and Society' context: Comparing faculty and student perspectives

Minha R. Ha, McMaster University
Connor Bennett, McMaster University
Brian Baetz, McMaster University

P&A Rm 148

11:15 AM

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

12:59 PM

Concurrent Session G

12:59 PM - 3:00 PM

1:00 PM

Presentation

Creating and Solidifying Knowledge by Incorporating Feedback into Group-Based, Two-Stage Collaborative Exams

Teresa (Terry) R. McCurdy, McMaster University
Peter B. Helli, McMaster University
Kim Volterman, McMaster University

P&A Rm 117

1:00 PM

Presentation

Inter-rater Reliability: Armies of Graduate T.A.’s Grading in First Year

Dan Thomas, University of Guelph
Michael Moore, University of Guelph

P&A Rm 106

1:00 PM

1:45 PM

Presentation

Effectiveness of PBL Before Lectures on Learning and Retention

David Lozinski, McMaster University

P&A Rm 150

1:45 PM

Presentation

How can we make a large class feel like a small one?

Steffen P. Graether, University of Guelph
Jessa B. Letargo, University of Guelph
Madelaine O. Khan, University of Guelph
Ceilidh H. Barlow-Cash, University of Guelph
Shoshanah R. Jacobs, University of Guelph

P&A Rm 148

1:45 PM

Workshop

Intention and Perception: Designing questions for online assessments.

John F. Dawson, University of Guelph
Paisley Worthington, University of Guelph
Alison Dewancker, University of Guelph
Nicole LaRush, University of Guelph
Dale Lackeyram, University of Guelph

P&A Rm 117

1:45 PM

2:30 PM

Presentation

160 students, 20 groups, 1 TA: transforming a large classroom into a small classroom-like environment.

Madoka Gray-Mitsumune Ph.D., Concordia University-Montreal

P&A Rm 148

2:30 PM

3:00 PM

WCSE 2015 Closing

P&A Rm 148

3:00 PM

3:30 PM

Refreshments for the Road

Atrium

3:30 PM