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2015
Wednesday, July 8th
12:00 AM

Poster

A comparison of co-teaching models in large-scale introductory physics courses

Jared Stang, University of British Columbia

Atrium

12:00 AM

Poster

Does group composition impact group scores in two-stage collaborative exams?

Sonya Sabourin, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa
Tamara Kelly, Department of Biology, York University
Colin J. Montpetit, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa

Atrium

12:00 AM

Presentation

Does the digital need to divide us?

Tanya Noel, University of Windsor
Tamara Kelly, York University

P&A Rm 106

12:00 AM

Presentation

Encouraging Students to Make Connections between Course Concepts and Real-World Applications

Barb Morra Dr., University of Toronto

P&A Rm 150

12:00 AM

9:00 AM

WCSE 2015 Welcome and Opening

MC Rm 110

9:00 AM

9:30 AM

Maker Faire (sponsored by Pearson Education and the UnLab)

Atrium

9:30 AM

11:30 AM

Keynote: Make-to-Learn: Broadening Participation and Deepening Learning Through Making

Kylie Peppler

MC Rm 110

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

12:30 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

1:59 PM

Concurrent Sessions A

1:59 PM - 3:15 PM

2:00 PM

Presentation

Aligning Assessments as a Process in Program Evaluation

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

P&A Rm 150

2:00 PM

Presentation

Open Math: Waterloo's Experience

Steven Furino, University of Waterloo

P&A Rm 148

2:00 PM

Workshop

Ready, Set, Lead! How and When to Incorporate Aspects of Leadership into Science Courses

Anne Marie O'Beirne-Ryan Dr, Dalhousie University
Allison Schmidt Dr., Dalhousie University

P&A Rm 117

2:00 PM

Presentation

“Reflection”, and “Do-It-Again (DIA)” approach using discussion forum fosters active learning

Tranum Kaur

P&A Rm 106

2:00 PM

2:45 PM

Presentation

Tensions Between Mathematics and other Sciences – Ideal Opportunities to Enrich Teaching Science

Miroslav Lovric, McMaster University

P&A Rm 148

2:45 PM

3:15 PM

Refreshment Break

Atrium

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

3:44 PM

Concurrent Sessions B

3:44 PM - 5:00 PM

3:45 PM

Presentation

Determining Real Learning Gains: Measuring retention of factual, procedural and conceptual knowledge after a first year biology class

Pam Kalas, The University of British Columbia
James Cooke, The University of British Columbia
Lisa McDonnell, The University of British Columbia

P&A Rm 106

3:45 PM

Presentation

From Nanometers to Kilometers and Beyond: Teaching Physical Properties Across Multiple Scales

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

P&A Rm 148

3:45 PM

Presentation

Implementing Meaningful Learning Experiences – The IMPACT (Interdisciplinary, Meaningful/Mentorship, Practice, Applied, Collaborative/Community, Transformative) Project

Lovaye Kajiura Ph.D., McMaster University - Department of Biology
Robert V. Feisig Ph..D., McMaster University - Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice
Brenda Vrkljan Ph.D., McMaster University -School of Rehabilitation Science - Occupational Therapy

P&A Rm 150

3:45 PM

Workshop

Thriving in post-secondary Science education: Supporting your students’ academic well-being

Ken N. Meadows, The University of Western Ontario
Tom Haffie, The University of Western Ontario

P&A Rm 117

3:45 PM

4:30 PM

Presentation

A Model to Incorporate Meaningful Community Engaged Learning Opportunities into Large Courses.

Kerry L. Ritchie, University of Guelph
Jennifer McCorriston, Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health

P&A Rm 150

4:30 PM

Presentation

Instructor-Directed vs. Supported Self-directed Learning in human anatomy laboratories: Performance, Preference and Perceived Self-Efficacy in undergraduate students

Jennifer C. Streich Ms., York University
Nicolette S. Richardson Dr., York University

P&A Rm 106

4:30 PM

Presentation

Shifts in Students Attitudes toward an Integrated Math and Physics Curriculum

James H. Howard Mr, University of Guelph
Joanne Omeara Dr, University of Guelph
Martin L. Williams Dr, mwilli04@uoguelph.ca

P&A Rm 148

4:30 PM

5:14 PM

Poster Reception

Atrium

5:14 PM - 6:30 PM

5:15 PM

Poster

An improved design for in-class review based on collaborative, two-stage testing

Jane Maxwell, University of British Columbia
Lisa McDonnell, University of British Columbia
Carl Wieman, Stanford University

Atrium

5:15 PM

Poster

Encouraging students to explore the role of self-assessment during learning: fueling the metacognitive cycle of practice and feedback

Wendy L. Benoit PhD, University of Calgary

Atrium

5:15 PM

Poster

Flipped design for learning: Deepening scientific inquiry in a large-enrollment class

Isabelle H. Barrette-Ng, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary
Carol Berenson, Educational Development Unit, Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, University of Calgary

Atrium

5:15 PM

Poster

Improving Science Education at the University of British Columbia: The Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative

Warren J. Code, University of British Columbia

Atrium

5:15 PM

Poster

Intentional learning communities: Do students who live in academic learning clusters perform better than those living in non-intentional communities?

Justine O. Hobbins BSc, University of Guelph
Kerry L. Ritchie PhD, University of Guelph
Shoshanah R. Jacobs, University of Guelph
Mildred Eishenbach, University of Guelph

Atrium

5:15 PM

Poster

InterCLASS: A short interdisciplinary Attitude Survey.

James Charbonneau, University of British Columbia
Chris Addison, University of British Columbia

Atrium

5:15 PM

Poster

Peer assessment in small cell biology classes: a pilot case study

Alexander V. Timoshenko, Western University

Atrium

5:15 PM

Poster

Self-generated questions as a study tool: use and impact of CanYouRecall.com in an introductory Biochemistry class

Joshua M. Martow, Western University
Robert A. Goldfarb, Western University
Chris Brandl, Western University
Derek T. McLachlin, Western University

Atrium

5:15 PM

Poster

UBC Science Writing Resources for Learning (www.ScWRL.ubc.ca)

Meghan Aube, University of British Columbia
Gulnur Birol, University of British Columbia
Alice Cassidy, University of British Columbia
Thomas Deane, University of British Columba
Eric Jandciu, University of Britsh Columbia
Randall Lau, University of British Columbia
Katelyn Low, University of British Columbia
Anita Restivo, University of British Columbia
Jaclyn J. Stewart, University of British Columbia

Atrium

5:15 PM