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Grants and awards
Grants
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Investigators: Katherine Lithgow (Principal Applicant), Kyle Scholz (Co-applicant), and Crystal Tse (Co-applicant), Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement (LITE) Seed Grant,University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Canada
Project title: Unifying experiences: Learner and instructor approaches and reactions to ePortfolio usage in higher education
Grant duration: September 2014-August 2015 Ìý Ìý
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Investigators: Jill Tomasson Goodwin (Principal Applicant), Department of Drama and Speech Communication, Katherine Lithgow (Co-applicant), Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement (LITE) Seed Grant,University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Canada
Project title: ePortfolios for Career, Reflection, and Competency Integration
Grant duration: October 2014-March 2016
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Investigators: Mat Schulze (Principal Applicant), Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies, Kyle Scholz (Co-applicant), Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Sara Marsh (Co-applicant), Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies
Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement (LITE) Seed Grant,University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Canada
Project title: Geroline-Students' learning trajectories in language courses on campus and online
Grant duration: September 2014-August 2015
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Investigators: Katie Damphouse, and Mary Lynn Benninger, Student Success Office, Joseph De Juan, Department of Economics, Heidi Engelhardt, Department of Biology, Mary Power, Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Melissa McNown-Smith, Living Learning Housing and Residence
Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement (LITE) Grant, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Canada
Project Title:ÌýSupported Learning Groups: Deepening Student Learning and Improving Academic Success
Grant Duration: September 2013 - August 2014
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Awards
Courses developed or taught
Courses
- Trevor Holmes. Cultural Studies: Culture in Thematic Perspective.ÌýWilfridÌýLaurierÌýUniversity. Winter 2014.
- SamarÌýMohamed.ÌýGenEÌý123: Electrical Engineering. (Spring 2014)
- SamarÌýMohamed.ÌýME 269: Electromechanical Devices and Power Processing. (Fall 2014)
- Mary Power. Genetics. University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. (Fall 2014)
- Kyle Scholz. GERÌý201: Intermediate German (Fall 2014)
- Svitlana Taraban-Gordon. PD8: Intercultural Skills (Winter, Spring and Fall 2014)
- MonicaÌýVesely. Introductory Chemistry Lab. University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. Fall 2014.Ìý
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Publications and Presentations
Peer-reviewed journal publications
- Holmes, T. (2014). Feasible utopias, frustrated. A review of Barnett, Ronald. 2010. Being a University. London, Routledge. Topia 30-31, 335-339.
- Timmermans, J.Ìý (2014). La pédagogie de l’enseignement supérieur: Repères théoriques et applications pratiques. Tome 1: Enseigner au supérieur [Teaching and learning in higher education: Theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Volume 1: Teaching in higher education]. International Journal for Academic Development, 1(19), 153-155. doi:10.1080/1360144X.2014.908095
- Timmermans, J. (2014). Identifying threshold concepts in the careers of educational developers. International Journal for Academic Development, 305-317.
Invited presentations and workshops
- Brown, V. (2014, July). Program review retreat. Workshop facilitated at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Ontario.
- Brown, V. (2014, July). Supporting the Program Review Process. Presentation to members of the Teaching & Learning Centre and Quality Assurance at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Ontario.
- Lithgow, K. & Fefekos, D. (2014, May). Innovative uses of ¶Ù2³¢â€™s ePortfolio at uÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. Webinar presentation to D2L ePortfolio Users Group (ePug)
- Meyer, J.H.F. &ÌýTimmermans, J.Ìý(2014, July). Integrated threshold concept knowledge. Opening plenary presentation at the 5thÌýInternational Biennial Threshold Concepts Conference, Durham, UK.
- Mohamed, S., & Lithgow, K. Transforming our learning experiences. Presented at STLHE 2014.
- Mohamed, S., Power, M. & Anderson, S. Engaging students with discussion forums. Presented at Ontario D2L ignite 2013.
- Morton, M. (2014, January). Deepening learning with ePortfolios. Presentation to the Technology in Education Symposium at Western University.
- Morton, M. (2014, December). Presentation to the annual WatITisÌýconference at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.
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Timmermans, J.Ìý (2014, October 27 -November 7).Ìý Visiting Professor, Université de Toulon, La Garde, France.
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Timmermans, J.Ìý (2014, September). Facilitator of the week-long Course Design and Teaching Workshop. Osake University, Osaka, Japan.
- Timmermans, J.Ìý (2014, March). Co-facilitator of the week-long Course Design and Teaching Workshop. Osaka University, Osaka, Japan.
- Timmermans, J.Ìý (2014, March). Introducing Decoding the Disciplines and threshold concepts. Workshop facilitated for faculty members at Osaka University, Osaka Japan. Ìý
- Witt, J.,ÌýBissonnette,ÌýC., & Power, M. (May, 2014). A new student-centered comprehensive course evaluation model. Presentation at theÌýOpportunities and New Directions Conference, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Ontario.Ìý​Ìý
- Witt, J.,ÌýBissonnette,ÌýC., & Power, M. (May, 2014). Engaging Students in a Comprehensive Course Evaluation. PresentationÌýat theÌýIntegrated and Engaged Learning ConferenceÌý(IELC), Wilfrid
Laurier University, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Ontario.Ìý
Peer-reviewed conference presentations and posters
- Brown, V. & Holmes, T. (2014, October). Engaging faculty in learning outcomes assessment. Presented at the Symposium on Learning Outcomes: A Toolkit for Assessment, Toronto, Ontario.
- Ellis, D.E., & Dawson, D. (2014, November). Data as leverage: Understanding an institution’s teaching culture. Presented at the annual Professional and Organizational Development Network conference, Dallas, TX.
- Ellis, D.E.Ìý(2014, June). Transformation and disciplinary differences: How students respond to instructional innovations. Presented at the annual Society for Teaching & Learning in Higher Education conference, Kingston, Ontario.ÌýÌý
- Holbrook, J.Ìý& Power, M.Ìý (2014, June). More of a Tilt than a Flip. Roundtable presentation at the annual conference of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), Kingston, Ontario.ÌýÌýÌý​Ìý
- Lithgow, K. & Mohamed, S.Ìý (2014, June). Transforming Teachers into Mentors Through the Use of Learning Communities. Roundtable presentation at the annual conference of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), Kingston, Ontario.Ìý
- Meyer, J. H. F. & Timmermans, J.Ìý (2014, July).Ìý Integrated Threshold Concept Knowledge. Plenary paper presented at the 5th biennial International Threshold Concepts Conference, Durham University, Durham, UK, July 10-11.
- Middendorf, J., Pace, D., Shopkow, L., Barnett, J., & Timmermans, J.Ìý (2014, October).Ìý An accountant, a geologist, and a historian walk into a bar. . .Ìý.Decoding disciplinary epistemologies.Ìý Panel presentation at the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Quebec, Canada.
- Mohamed, S.Ìý&ÌýLithgow, K.ÌýÌý (2014, May). Transforming our Learning Experiences. PresentationÌýat theÌýIntegrated and Engaged Learning ConferenceÌýIELCÌý,ÌýWilfridÌýLaurierÌýUniversity, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Ontario.Ìý​Ìý
- Morton, M. (2014, June). y. Presentation at the annual , Anchorage, Alaska.ÌýÌý
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Scholz, K.W. (2014, May). Who are our gamers, what do they do, and why do they do it? Tracing the gameplay trajectories in longitudinal, game-enhanced language learning. Presented at the CALICO Conference, Athens, OH.
- Scholz, K.W. (2014, May). Online assessment: Aligning design and delivery in the Faculty of Arts. Presented at Opportunities and New Directions, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, ON.
- Scholz, K.W. (2014, March). Talking about the virtual 'world' - The complex system of extracurricular language learning. Presented at the American Association of Applied Linguistics Conference, Portland, OR.
- Timmermans, J.Ìý& Holmes, T.Ìý (2014, June). Applying threshold concepts and Decoding theÌýDisciplines to understanding the career development of educational developers. Roundtable presentation at the Conference of the International Consortium for Educational Development Ìý(ICED), Stockholm,Sweden.ÌýÌý
- TomassonÌýGoodwin, J., Lithgow, K., O’Neill, S., &ÌýSaxena, M. (2014, May). 'Moving to the Centre': Lessons from an Experiential Learning-Focused Course with an on-Campus Partner to Co-Create an Authentic Learning Experience.Ìý PresentationÌýat theÌýIntegrated and Engaged Learning Conference IELCÌý, Wilfrid Laurier University, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Ontario.Ìý​Ìý
- Wolf, P.,ÌýGrose, J.,ÌýEllis, D.E.,ÌýGoff, L., Dawson, D.,ÌýBorin, P., &ÌýDoci, F. (2014, June). Documenting and transforming institutional teaching cultures. Presented at the annual Society for Teaching & Learning in Higher Education conference, Kingston, Ontario.Ìý
Professional service
Committee membership
- Member, Core Committee, Professional and Organizational Development (POD) NetworkÌý
- Chair, Robert J.ÌýMengesÌýResearch Award, POD NetworkÌý
- Member, BobÌýPierleoniÌýSpirit of POD Award Committee, POD NetworkÌýÌý
- Member, University-Wide Task Force on Course Evaluations, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌý
- Member, Advisory Board for Management Studies program, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Editorial, reviewing, and consulting contributions
- Reviewer for the Professional and Organizational Developers Network annual conferenceÌý
​Donna Ellis
- Editorial Review Board,ÌýInnovative Higher EducationÌý
- Reviewer for Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement Grants, University ofÌýÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌý
- Consultant forÌý, Pakistan, as they implement a new ePortfolio program.Ìý
- Developed three guides for KingÌýSaudÌýUniversity pertaining to educational technologies.Ìý​​
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Proposal reviewer, Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
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Reviewer for Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement Grants, University ofÌýÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
- Member, Arts Faculty Council Executive
- Reviewer,ÌýCALICO Journal
- Reviewer,ÌýJournal of International Students
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Reviewer, December 2014 Special Issue of the Canadian Journal of Higher Education, “Preparing Graduate Students for a Changing World of Work’.
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External examiner.ÌýEvaÌýPeisachovich,ÌýExploring the experiences and understanding of clinical judgment of internationally education nurses (IENs) transitioning to nursingÌýpractices.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý PhDÌýthesis. Faculty of Education. York University. June 6, 2014.
JulieÌýTimmermansÌý
- Reviewer, International Journal for Academic DevelopmentÌý
- Reviewer, Arts and Humanities in Higher EducationÌý
- Reviewer, Teaching and Learning Inquiry
- Reviewer, special issue of New Directions for Teaching and Learning
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