How can we use info tech better and share the smallest useful steps in higher education to cope with: Acceleration, Confusion, AND Distrust; Hidden New Learning Paradigms?
What are some of the biggest challenges facing you and your colleagues? Institutional or departmental initiatives?
And, how can we laugh more?
Thurs, Aug 30 2:30-3:30PM ET. Wed., Sept 5 10:30-11:30AM ET tlt.gs/zoom
Join Steve, Sally and Beth for one or both of these informal discussions that will help shape the TLT Group's Programming (especially FridayLive!) for 2018/19. You can also click here to suggest in advance questions, discussion prompts, ideas, for future FridayLive! sessions. [Results as of 20180829 in spreadsheet format]
As usual, free advance online registration: tlt.gs/frlv
We are looking forward to working with you to build a great new year. In addition to the info we’re collecting from our online form.. we’ll examine & emphasize these topics for 2018-2019
1. Living with Dangerous Challenges
How can we use information technology in higher education to do better as we live with old and new challenges:
- Competition, Change AND Uncertainty (OLD)
- Acceleration, Confusion, AND Distrust (NEW)
What, if any, kind of therapy is needed for the essential principles and practices of scholarship to regain vigor and credibility? What is plagiarism becoming?
Who, in addition to librarians, can help students and teachers regain their confidence in truth, authenticity, etc.?
[Of course, the role of information technology is central.]
2. New Learning Paradigms - Hidden in Plain Sight
How do most active users and expert users learn Mobile Devices (IOS/Android/…), Minecraft, and WordPress? How often must they renew, readjust, revise their learning?
- Accelerating Change and Competition
- De-Oversimplifying and Using Dweck’s Insights
3. Sharing the Smallest Useful Steps
4. How Can Laughter Save Us?
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
In 2018-19 the TLT Group, especially via FridayLive!
[We'll be guided by the mission of the TLT Group and the expectations of our stalwart active participants: members, senior associates, invited presenters, and other regulars.]
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