We advocate the use of scrum methodology as risk mitigation for complex, long-range, high-risk projects. We will demonstrate applying agile principles and “last responsible moment” planning to manage large-scale work, thereby maximizing value delivery and minimizing risk. We will cite specific examples from a yearlong, campus-wide integrated software project and use hands-on planning exercises.Outcomes: Understand and articulate the value of applying scrum concepts to complex, risky, long-term projects *Learn how to divide and prioritize tasks in order to increase agility *Understand the importance of completing small tasks and iterating to minimize risk and value delivery
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Digital game based-learning was incorporated into a university introductory course as a strategy to enhance student engagement. Calls to action were sent to students, challenging them to join a special operations mission critical to their academic success. We will present student feedback, participation data, and opportunities for further research.Outcomes: Understand the application of digital-game-based learning and the impact on student motivation and engagement *Identify student learning outcomes that can be achieved through digital game-based learning *Understand opportunities for further research in digital game-based learning
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We successfully transformed Historical Amsterdam (bachelor’s and master’s-level courses) to a student-centric model. During fieldwork, students use mobile devices, apps, and the 4G network to explore different layers of the old city center of Amsterdam in real time. This redesigned course had positive effects on learning outcomes and student satisfaction.Outcomes: Understand how content, apps, and mobile devices can be used to activate learning on location *Gain insight into the process of supporting teachers in student-centric learning *Explore the evaluation process of active and student-centric learning
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Digital technologies have resulted in new business models and new opportunities. The digitalization of business is mirrored in research where digital technologies are changing the way research is undertaken, making it possible to tackle new research challenges. In this session, we will focus on how to work with research leaders to develop an institutional digital research environment.Outcomes: Leave with strategies to address challenges in engaging effectively with researchers *Learn how to develop strategies to help define the digital capabilities that researchers need *Understand the value of applying digital technologies to tackle new research challenges
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Music Education Learning Environment Device (MELE-D) applies situated learning theory to emerging mobile device technologies, creating a portable learning environment that can follow users throughout their music studies, both in courses and in preservice field experiences. MELE-D provides a common toolset for students to engage in developing content and pedagogical knowledge and in applying that knowledge to music teaching contexts.Outcomes: Learn about a mobile device management solution to support learning, teaching, and curriculum *Discuss strategies and methods for implementing our project at your institution *Identify mobile device management as a way to increase student engagement
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In 2016 UC Berkeley opened its first one-stop shop for faculty to receive integrated support from multiple campus service providers such as the Center for Teaching and Learning, Research IT, the Library, and Educational Technology. This poster session will outline the collaborative design process, the partnership, and the operational considerations for implementing such a complex integration of services for faculty.Outcomes: Apply a collaborative design process to your own campus partnership initiatives *Explore a model for effective partnership between faculty development, research technology, and educational technology teams *Learn about an integrated services facility and its potential benefit to faculty
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In this session, members of the Curriculum and Assessment Development team at College for America at SNHU will describe the competency-based education development process at CfA and detail how technology innovations play an essential role in the design and delivery of project-based curriculum.Outcomes: Describe the competency-based degree programs offered by an institution of higher education *Learn how project-based curriculum is created and delivered in an exclusively online model *Apply learned technologies and methods to instructional design challenges at your institution
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A low-threshold application (LTA) is a teaching/learning application of information technology that is reliable, accessible, easy to learn, nonintimidating, and (incrementally) inexpensive. We will present a low-cost, low-threshold streaming video server, built from a combination of open-source and commercial tools: Wowza Streaming Engine, JW Player, FFmpeg, and CumulusClips.Outcomes: Explore the components and attributes of a low-threshold application *Identify the development and support costs associated with a mixed open-source/commercial product application *Decide if this approach to developing enterprise academic systems and applications is right for your institution
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Implementing an IT strategic plan means translating strategies into actionable initiatives. We selected six initial implementation initiatives from our campus-wide IT strategic plan and formed cross-division implementation teams to move these initiatives forward. We will share our process in involving the campus in the initiative selection and implementation.Outcomes: Learn how to collaborate with partners across “traditional” organizational boundaries to implement initiatives *Identify actionable strategies for pulling together large groups of campus constituents *Understand how to structure initiative implementation teams for success
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The IT Partnership team is key to achieving our department’s goal of playing more of a strategic and leading transformational role at Butler University in the future. We’ll share why our team was formed, key takeaways from our progress so far, and next steps.Outcomes: Learn how partnership roles can enhance IT’s relationships *Learn about processes and tools for engaging clients *Identify challenges of implementing consulting-oriented practices in IT
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