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2015
Thursday, July 9th
12:00 AM

Presentation

Adventures in flipping a course: how fiscal constraints, student complaints and colleague skepticism helped me achieve my goal

Wendy J. Keenleyside Dr., University of Guelph
Melanie K. Wills, University of Guelph

P&A Rm 148

12:00 AM

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Incorporating Guided-Inquiry Learning into the Undergraduate Laboratory

Barb Morra Dr., University of Toronto

P&A Rm 150

12:00 AM

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Reflections From First Time Blended Programming Instructors - Teaching Challenges and Lessons Learned

Laura Reid, Western University
Oluwakemi Ola, Western University

P&A Rm 150

12:00 AM

Workshop

The Public Communication of Science as an Integral Component to the Undergraduate Curriculum of Science Students

Adam O. Brown Ph.D., Dept. of Biology, University of Ottawa

P&A Rm 106

12:00 AM
8:45 AM

Opening

MC Rm 110

8:45 AM
9:00 AM

Plenary: Faculty and students as collaborators, co-creators and makers

Simon Bates

MC Rm 110

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM

Refreshment Break

Atrium

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:29 AM

Concurrent Sessions C

10:29 AM - 11:45 AM
10:30 AM

Workshop

Avida-ED: An artificial life platform for teaching evolutionary principles and the nature of science

Jim Smith, Michigan State University
Wendy Johnson, Michigan State University
Amy Lark, Michigan Technological University
Louise Mead, Michigan State University
Robert T. Pennock, Michigan State University

P&A Rm 117

10:30 AM

Presentation

Embedding ethics education in energy systems curriculum: Insights into the course design and learning processes

Minha R. Ha, McMaster University
Shinya Nagasaki, McMaster University
Dixon Paez, McMaster University

P&A Rm 34

10:30 AM

Presentation

Research Based Strategies That Can Improve a Student's Career Choice and Retention for a Sustainable, Lifelong Science Profession

Vicki J. Fawcett-Adams Ed.D., Shenandoah University

P&A Rm 148

10:30 AM
11:15 AM

Presentation

A Creative Approach: Teaching Science through Arts-based Learning

Lee Beavington, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

P&A Rm 34

11:15 AM

Presentation

Choose Your Own Adventure: A safe place for students to make mistakes

Sarah McLean, Western University
Michelle Belton, Western University
Jay Loftus, Western University

P&A Rm 148

11:15 AM
11:45 AM

Lunch

BBQ Tent

11:45 AM
12:59 PM

Concurrent Sessions D

12:59 PM - 2:15 PM
1:00 PM

Workshop

Flourishing in your teaching: Cultivating a practice that supports your well-being

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

P&A Rm 117

1:00 PM

Presentation

How to Bring Active Learning to Large Lecture Halls

Perry Samson, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

P&A Rm 148

1:00 PM

Workshop

The Integrated Testlet: A powerful multiple-choice approach for STEM assessment.

Aaron D. Slepkov, Trent University
Ralph C. Shiell, Trent University

P&A Rm 106

1:00 PM

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We "flipped" but did it work?

Ken Hoekstra, University of Waterloo
Stephen P. Forsey Dr., University of Waterloo
Julie M. Goll, University of Waterloo
Mary E. Power Dr, University of Waterloo

P&A Rm 150

1:00 PM
1:45 PM

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Hijacking all the courses: a trans-disciplinary learning experience for undergraduate students

Shoshanah R. Jacobs, University of Guelph

P&A Rm 150

1:45 PM

Presentation

Reimagining the Laboratory Experience: From Model to Simulation

Michelle Belton, Western University
Sarah McLean, Western University
Nelson Andre

P&A Rm 148

1:45 PM

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Student feedback from beginning to end: a new course evaluation model

Jonathan Witt Dr, University of Waterloo
Carey Bissonnette Dr, University of Waterloo
Mary E. Power Dr, University of Waterloo

P&A Rm 150

1:45 PM
2:15 PM

Refreshment Break

Atrium

2:15 PM
2:29 PM

Concurrent Sessions E

2:29 PM - 3:45 PM
2:30 PM

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Improving scaffolding to increase learning in chemistry labs

Kate Stuttaford, University of Guelph

P&A Rm 150

2:30 PM

Presentation

Measuring a Student’s Approach to Learning

Dan Thomas, University of Guelph
Lori Jones, University of Guelph

P&A Rm 106

2:30 PM

Workshop

Quantitative Reasoning: Crossing Thresholds

Anne Marie O'Beirne-Ryan Dr, Dalhousie University
Susan E. Gass Dr., Dalhousie University

P&A Rm 117

2:30 PM

Presentation

Sculpting Molecular Systems in Introductory Biology Classes

Peter White, Michigan State University

P&A Rm 148

2:30 PM
3:15 PM

Presentation

Use of Learning Task Inventories (LTIs) to Promote Self-Monitoring and Self-Regulation in Introductory Organic Chemistry

Stephen L. MacNeil, Wilfrid Laurier University

P&A Rm 106

3:15 PM

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Using blogging in a biology graduate course to evaluate learning

Allison McDonald, Wilfrid Laurier University

P&A Rm 150

3:15 PM
4:00 PM

Public Lecture: Beyond Assessing Knowledge – Card Sorting, Superheroes, and Moving Towards Measuring Expertise

Kimberly Tanner

MC Rm 110

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
6:00 PM

Black T Banquet (Sponsored by SimBio)

6:00 PM