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    • David Lankes, Syracuse University
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Pushing the Envelope in Education: Roles for Libraries -- MOOCs, eLearning & Gamification
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Programme

Monday, Sept 30

An Exciting Two Day Symposium!

Time
Sessions
Speaker
8:30
Coffee & muffins
Meet up with other attendees and speakers and start the day off right!
9:00
Welcome from conference co-chairs
Jane Dysart, Senior Partner, Dysart & Jones
Stephen Abram, Consultant, Dysart & Jones
9:15
Framing the Opportunities for Libraries

Setting the tone for the symposium and using examples, Stephen introduces the opportunities in online learning and MOOCs for all types of libraries.  This symposium draws on some of the early successes and experiments with MOOCs and e-learning and ties it to its academic, library and program underpinnings.   

Slideshare presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/stephenabram1/moo-cs-intro

Stephen Abram, Consultant, Dysart & Jones
9:45
CISCO Systems Canada: Sponsor Talk
This talk will place MOOCs in the broader context of the Internet of Everything (IOE), the connection of people, processes, data and things. The compound impact of this network greatly improves learning, access to knowledge, and employability.  CISCO's partnership with San Jose State University MOOCs will be outlined.
Slideshare Presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/marclijour/cisco-i-school-moocs-and-libraries-2013-09-30
Marc Lijour, Director, Education, CISCO Systems Canada Co

10:15
Break
Networking opportunity
10:30
Underpinnnings of eLearning: How the "Tried and True" Informs the New

Laurie Harrison, Director Online Learning Strategies, University of Toronto 
11:15
MOOCs for Librarians
This panel of librarians have planned and implemented (or are about to do so) MOOCs for the library community in areas of advocacy, hyperlinked libraries, and reinventing libraries.  Get their tips and tricks as well as challenges and learnings!



LANKES PPT: http://www.slideshare.net/stephenabram1/mooc-stats 
Michael Stephens,PhD,San Jose State University SLIS
David Lankes, PhD, Syracuse University iSchool 
Wendy Newman, iSchool @ Toronto
Noon
Lunch & Discussion Groups

Provided
1:00
eLearning in Libraries
This segment looks at K-12 eLearning and “learning for life”.  It shares current case studies and strategies as well as future visions. Learn from our experienced speakers as they share challenges, lessons learned and more! Get lots of practical tips and techniques for developing an eLearning programs in your organization.

Sent regrets

Ron Stefanski, Cengage Learning and Dr. Howard Liebman, Principal, Gale's Online High School
2:15
Gamification:  Learning with Lego
Lego Serious Play is a facilitated experiential process that encourages you to think through your fingers. This session feature a series of short Lego build challenges that demonstrate how playing can be a catalyst for learning.

Slideshare presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/stephenabram1/d-elia-moocs2013

M.J. D'Elia, University of Guelph
3:00
Break


Networking Opportunity
3:15
Research & Development 


Liz Lawley, Rochester Institute and Microsoft Advisor 
4:00
Gamification in Action
Hear how libraries are using gamification to engage their communities. Learn about their strategies, engagement plans, experiences and future plans.

Liz Lawley, Rochester Institute and Microsoft Advisor
5:30
Continue the conversation
Relax and discuss the day with a no host dinner with fellow speakers, attendees, and  colleagues at a nearby restaurant and pub!

Tuesday, Oct. 1

8:30
Coffee and muffins
Meet up with other attendees and speakers and start the second day off right!
9:00
MOOC Toolkit
What are the tools needed for successful MOOCs and e-learning?  The voice of experience tells us what they know and what the students need to know for successful performance and learning.

PDF: http://www.slideshare.net/stephenabram1/hyperlib-mooc-success
Sandra Hirsh, PhD, Director, SLIS, San Jose State University

Kyle Jones, University of Wisconsin / SJSU


Michael Stephens, PhD, SLIS, San Jose State University
10:00
ELearning Support in Action
A look at one of the first academic MOOC programs.  Hear about strategies, partnerships, library support, and more. 

Michael J. Hemment. Director, Information Products & Innovation, Knowledge & Library Services, Baker Library, Harvard Business School

11:00
Supporting Elearning: Case Studies
Hear how different organizations are supporting eLearning and the roles they are carving out.

John Szabo, CEO, Los Angeles Francisco Public Library

12:00
Lunch
Provided

1:00

 MOOCs to online learning,
A focus from Stanford on how a library can support MOOCs and online learning with a little about using Coursera. 

Slideshare Presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/stephenabram1/moo-cs-pushing-the-envelope


Mimi Calter, Assistant University Librarian and Chief of Staff, Stanford University Libraries & Academic Information Resources

2:00
ELearning/MOOC Platforms
Running a MOOC/eLearning Platform: Our speaker discusses some of the issues and challenges of running a MOOC/eLearning platform and shares some examples.

Slideshare Presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/stephenabram1/i-school-jenni-hayman-presentation


Jenni Hayman, Executive Director, World Wide Ed
2:30
Break
More Networking
3:00
Putting it All Together: Brainstorming Roles for Supporting eLearning, MOOCs & Gamification 

Teamwork Exercise
4:00
Wrap Up & discussion
Symposium closes at 4:30
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