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Pre-Conference Tour: Valletta Walking Tour
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Online Welcome and Training Session
Live - Online Only
Online Only Featured Workshop: Draw Your Breath Accessing Inner Knowledge Through Art And Technology
Live - Online Only
Draw Your Breath: Accessing Inner Knowledge Through Art And Technology.
Gil Dekel, Associate Lecturer, Open University, United Kingdom
Pedagogy in Practice
Asynchronous Session
Building Student Engagement and Sense of Belonging: Small Group Discussions in the Online Learning Environment
Sheffield Coulter, Education Faculty and Concurrent Coordinator, Teacher Education/Early Childhood, Southark Community College, Arkansas, United States
Misty LaCour, Professor, Education and Communication, Purdue University Global, United States
Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Role Disruption and Learner Agency
James Hutson, Department Head, Art History and Visual Culture, Lindenwood University, Missouri, United States
Impact of Online Quality and Safety Course on RN-BSN Students' Self-reported QSEN Competencies
Jehad Adwan, Associate Professor, Nursing, Minnesota State University, Minnesota, United States
Instructional Design Standards for Post-secondary Online Instructional Programs: Response to Title IX Funds Expansion and Continuous Increase of Student Enrollment
Danielle Safonte, Student, Doctor of Education, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey, United States
Innovative Pedagogies
Asynchronous Session
Implementing Task-based Language Teaching in an English for Specific Purposes Course Using a Blended Learning Environment
Boussoualim Malika, Senior Lecturer, Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Informatique (ESI), Ecole national Superieur d'Informatique, Alger, Algeria
Advertising Actionism: Developing a Framework and Pedagogies to Promote Social Activism in Advertising
Sugandha Gaur, Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Faculty of Design, OCAD University, Ontario, Canada
Usability of Developed Smartphone-based Acoustics Experiment Using Phyphox
Ma. Angela Beatrice Mateo, Student, Master of Science in Science Education, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Ramon Delos Santos, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Ivan Culaba
Effective Teaching of Social Studies in Primary Schools in Nigeria: Innovative Pedagogies and In-Service Training as Potent Tools
Philip Egbule, Lecturing/Researching, Department of Social Science Education, University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria, Delta, Nigeria
Design Shifts
Asynchronous Session
Price Premiums and Discounts for Online Degree Program Attributes: Implications for Digital Course Offerings
Susan Watson, Clinical Associate Professor, New College - Applied Arts & Sciences, University of North Texas , Texas, United States
Digiskills.PH - Digital Literacy for University Teachers: A Case Study
Sonja Gabriel, Professor, Media Literacy, KPH Vienna/Krems, Austria
The Impact of Global Experiences Using Cased-based Pedagogy on Students’ Learning
Gisele Ragusa, Professor, Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California, California, United States
Promoting Cross-cultural Communication and Student Autonomy in French Cultural Studies Hybrid Courses
Marie-Anne Visoi, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Department of French, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Conference Registration and Welcome Coffee
University of Malta (Valletta Campus, Old University Building)
Conference Opening Session
University of Malta (Valletta Campus) and Online
Innovation Showcases
Asynchronous Session
Ready Learner One - How We Built A 'Real School' in the Cloud: Rundle Studio is a Unique Virtualized Program for Students with Complex Learning Needs
Jason Rogers, Student, EdD, MEd, BEd, Rundle College Society, Alberta, Canada
John Wolf, Principal, Rundle Studio, Alberta, Canada
Gamification in Education as a Trauma-informed Approach
Jeffrey Jones, Educational Technology Specialist, Teaching and Learning Center, Oregon Health & Science University, United States
Michael Coriasco, Instructor, School of Nursing, Oregon Health and Science University, United States
Poster Session
Asynchronous Session
Closing the Digital Divide: Using Technology to Support Multilingual Families
Misty LaCour, Professor, Education and Communication, Purdue University Global, United States
Alexis Selby, Master's student, Purdue University Global, United States
Transforming Educational Networks through Collaborative Evaluation: Empowering Innovative Practices
Cynthia B. Bauman, Associate Director/Instructor, Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, Florida Atlantic University, Florida, United States
Liliana Rodríguez-Campos, Evaluation Professor and the Director of the Center for Research, Evaluation, Assessment and Measurement, University of South Florida
Looking for a Job: A Curriculum Design within the Degree of Japanese, Chinese and Russian
Tamara Gorozhankina, Profesora, Centro Ruso, Universidad de Granada, Spain
Chiara Uliana, PhD Candidate, General Linguistics and Literature Theory, University of Granada, Spain
Tatjana Portnova, Teacher, Centro Ruso, Universidad de Granada, Spain
Plenary Session - Georgios Yannakakis
"Gaming the Algorithm: Empowering AI Education through Video Games" (University of Malta, Valletta Campus and Online)
Plenary Session - Vanessa Camilleri
"Ethical Implications for the AI-driven Education Era" (University of Malta, Valletta Campus and Online)
Teaching Techniques
Asynchronous Session
Student Teachers’ Experiences-as-lived in a Flipped Pedagogy: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study
Micheal M Van Wyk, Professor and Chair of Department, Curriculum and Instructional Studies, University of South Africa, Gauteng, South Africa
Micro Learning as an English Reinforcement Strategy in Sixth Grade Students in a Private School In Bucaramanga
Diego Alvarez, Teacher, Academic, Colegio Cooperativo Comfenalco, Santander, Colombia
Creativity, Play, Learning: A Case Study on the Innovative Pedagogy of Arkki
Lara Divris, Student, Master's Student, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
Deniz Leblebici-Basar, Assistant Professor, Industrial Design, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Virtual Professional Development: The Effects for K-12 Teachers
Keirah Comstock, Student, PhD Candidate, University of Rochester, New York, United States
Probing Scholarship
Lessons Learnt from the Pandemic: Presenting Evidence-Based Recommendations from Computing Education
Mark Zarb, Associate Professor, School of Computing, Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom
A Comparison Study of Therapeutic Alliance in Teletherapy as Compared to Face-to-face Counseling
Christine B. Kleinpeter, Professor, School of Social Work, California State University, Long Beach, California, United States
John R. Kleinpeter, Professor, Department of Design, California State University, Long Beach, California, United States
Jo Brocato, LCSW,CAP, Professor, School of Social Work, California State University, Long Beach, California, United States
Trials and Triumphs of an Online Facilitated Internship: A Survival Guide for Graduate Internship Students
Shantia Kerr Sims, Professor of Educational Technology, Educational Technology and Library Science, University of Central Missouri, Missouri, United States
Critical Reflexibility in University Teaching: Case Applied through Virtual Peer-to-peer Tutorials
Marisol Alvarez Cisternas, Académica titular, Dirección de Desarrollo Docente y Facultad de Educación, Universidad de las Americas, Valparaíso, Chile
Karen Jiménez Mena, Académica, Vicerrectoría Académica, Universidad de Las Americas, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
Matías González, Director de Desarrollo Docente, Vicerrectoría Académica, Universidad de Las Américas, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
Arab High School Teachers’ Quality of Work Life in Israel
Afnan Haj Ali, Postdoctoral Fellow, The School of Education, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Ismael Abu-Saad, Professor, Education, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Workshops
Asynchronous Session
E-learning for Every Teacher: How to Integrate Best Practices of Remote Learning into Traditional Classrooms
Derek Porter, Research Coordinator | Global Thinking Teacher, Middle School, St. Christopher's School, Virginia, United States
An Exploration of Deliberate Practice in Online and In-person Graduate Education
Lucille Byno, Professor and Department Chairperson, Applied Psychology, Antioch University, New Hampshire, United States
Markie Twist, Teaching Faculty, Applied Psychology, Antioch University New England, Nevada, United States
Danielle Samuel, Adjunct Faculty, California State University, United States
Noemi Correa _, Student, PhD In Couple and Family Therapy, Antioch University New England, New Hampshire, United States
Dawn Wilson, Associate Director, Princeton University , United States
Alisha Bachman Alisha Bachman, Owner/ Clinician, Evergreen Therapy PLLC, Washington, United States
Jessica Fountas, Doctoral Student in Couple and Family Therapy and Teaching Fellow, Applied Psychology , Antioch University New England , New Hampshire, United States
Kristi Harrison, Program Director and Core Faculty, Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy School, Relational Therapies Division, Antioch University, United States
Lydia P. Perry, Student, PhD, Antioch University, New Hampshire, United States
Marissa Zerby, Student, Ph.D, Antioch University New Hampshire, United States
Coffee Break
Talking Circle
2023 Special Focus—Smart Education 4.0 Empowering Learners and Educators
Talking Circle
THEME 3: TECHNOLOGIES OF MEDIATION // THEME 4: DESIGNING SOCIAL TRANSFORMATIONS
Talking Circle
THEME 1: CONSIDERING DIGITAL PEDAGOGIES // THEME 2: NEW DIGITAL INSTITUTIONS AND SPACES
Maximizing the Capstone Course in Psychology: Integrating the Past with the Future in One Course
Elisabeth Sherwin, Professor and Chair, Psychology, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Robert Corwyn, Professor, Psychology, UA Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
A Distinct Digital Framework for Underrepresent Populations in Virtual Exchange
Maria Marino, Associate Teaching Professor, Communication, Florida International University, United States
Stephanie Delgado, Instructional Design Consultant, Instructor, FIU Online/CASE, Florida International University, Florida, United States
Nurhayat Bilge, Assistant Professor, English and Communication Studies, SUNY- Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, United States
Transforming Approaches
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
Empowering Learners in Language E-classroom : Digital Pedagogies in Language Learning and Lessons in World Citizenship
Nataly Tcherepashenets, Professor of Spanish and Associate Department Chair, School of Arts and Humanities, State University of New York, Empire State College, New York, United States
The Best of Both Worlds: Blended Learning Design as a Vehicle for Progressive Pedagogical Change in Irish Further Education and Training
Cohen Ambrose, Blended and Online Learning Designer, Technology Enhanced Learning Support Service, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, Clare, Ireland
Readiness of Academics for Digital Education
Philip Bonanno, Associate Professor, Leadership for Learning and Innovation, University of Malta, Malta
Expanding Engagement
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
Social Emotional Learning Online: Lessons Learned from COVID
Michael Valdez Raffanti, Dean, School of Education, Antioch University, Washington, United States
Essential Elements for Truly Personalized Learning in World Language Classrooms
Hisae Matsui, Lecturer, Department of East Asian Studies, Princeton University, New Jersey, United States
Students with Special Educational Needs: A Case at the University
Ana Mercedes Vernia Carrasco, Professor and Researcher, Education and Didactics Specifics, Jaume I University, Castellón, Spain
Lunch
Innovation Showcases
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
Statistics Lab in the Cloud Designed for Undergraduate Psychology Students
Robert Corwyn, Professor, Psychology, UA Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Elisabeth Sherwin, Professor and Chair, Psychology, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Building a Culture of Blended Learning Innovation in a K-12 School
Sylvia Guidara, Digital Learning and Development Consultant, Teaching and Learning, Ruyton Girls' School, Victoria, Australia
Cathryn Furey, Deputy Principal, Director of Learning, Ruyton Girls' School, Victoria, Australia
Human Connections
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
Re/humanising Education through Innovative Pedagogies in Digital Spaces
Ellyn Lyle, Dean, Faculty of Education, Yorkville University, New Brunswick, Canada
Wendy Kraglund Gauthier, Associate Dean (Research) | Chair, Adult Education, Faculty of Education, Yorkville University, New Brunswick, Canada
Gender Diversity in the Curriculum of Brazil`s Secondary Schools
Else R. P. Vieira, Professor of Brazilian and Comparative Latin American Sudies, Modern Languages and Cultures, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
Sonia Fatima Schwendler, Education, Federal University of Paraná, Brazil
Bolstering Diversity and Inclusion through Learning Capacity Models: Changing Traditional Practices Make a Big Difference in Diversifying the Workforce
Donna Duellberg, Program Manager, Voluntary Education, Career Investments Division, Coast Guard, District of Columbia, United States
Mary Ann Swendsen, Training Planner, U.S. Army / DEVCOM / AvMC, Department of the Defense, Hawaii, United States
Experiential Learning for Technology Accommodation: Understanding Students' Changing Perceptions towards the Employment of VR in STEM
Patrick Camilleri, Senior Lecturer, Department of Leadership for Learning and innovation, University of Malta, Malta
User Experience Considerations for Smarter Hybrid Distance Learning
Pen Lister, RSO 3, Department of Leadership for Learning & Innovation, University of Malta, Malta
Workshop
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
“Augment” Your Classroom on Your Own!: Apply Emerging Technologies into Your Instructional Practice
Ilona Elefteryja Lasica, Research Associate, Department of Preschool Education Sciences and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Dodekanisos, Greece
Stavros Pitsikalis, Research Associate, Department of Preschool Education Sciences and Educational Design, University of the Aegean , Dodekanisa, Greece
Chryssi Vitsilaki, Rector, Professor, University of the Aegean, Greece
Workshop
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
Anti-adultist Teaching and Learning: The Classroom as a Site of Action
Rye Ellis Katz, Educational Consultant, Research Specialist, Narrative Resilience, Illinois, United States
Five Challenges to the Success of Ubiquitous Learning: Discussion and Potential Solutions
Susan Miller, Research and Evaluation, Educational Research and Design, Ohio, United States
Kenneth L Miller, Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling, Youngstown State University, Ohio, United States
Plenary Session - Bill Cope & Mary Kalantzis
"Generative AI Comes to School (ChatGPT and All That Fuss): What Now?" (University of Malta, Valletta Campus and Online)
Online Only Talking Circle
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Conference Dinner - Fifty Nine Republic
St Georges Square, Valletta VLT 1190, Malta
Registration Desk Open
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
Daily Update
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
Plenary Session - Alexiei Dingli
"Artificial Intelligence in Gamification" (University of Malta, Valletta Campus and Online)
Coffee Break
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
Assessment for Learning
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
Using Online Formative Assessment to Support Learning
Maria Pereira, Student, PhD, School of Education and Social Sciences - Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal
Rita Cadima, Researcher / Teacher, School of Education and Social Sciences, Politécnico de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
Assessment for Learning: Using Peer Assessment in Higher Education
Rita Cadima, Researcher / Teacher, School of Education and Social Sciences, Politécnico de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
Isabel Pereira, Teacher and Researcher, Comunication, Education and Psychology, School of Education and Social Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal
Tools for Teachers
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
Team ePortfolios: Empowering Learners With High Impact Practices
Maureen Snow Andrade, Professor, Organizational Leadership, Utah Valley University, Utah, United States
Where Universal Design for Learning, the Internet, and Adults Meet: Exploring the Intersectionality of Equitable Access to Ongoing Learning
Wendy Kraglund Gauthier, Associate Dean (Research) | Chair, Adult Education, Faculty of Education, Yorkville University, New Brunswick, Canada
Examining the Practicalities of Accessibility and Inclusion in Post-pandemic Hybrid Post-secondary Teaching and Learning : Emerging Best Practices for Fully Inclusive Blended Teaching and Learning
Frederic Fovet, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia, Canada
Innovation Showcases
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
Expanding Critical Thinking Components in Foreign Language Instruction: A Model for Leveraging Nontraditional Contemporary Sources
Weihsun Mao, Adjunct Professor, Language and Communication, Ohlone College, California, United States
Using a Medicine Wheel Logic Model Approach to Native American Studies Program Development
Martin Reinhardt, Professor, Center for Native American Studies, Northern Michigan University, Michigan, United States
Joe Lubig, Associate Dean, Education and Native American Studies, Professor of Education, Northern Michigan University, Michigan, United States
Workshop
University of Malta (Valetta Campus)
Challenges to Ubiquitous Learning in an Age of Ubiquitous Computing: A Discussion of Critical Issues and Potential Solutions
Kenneth L Miller, Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling, Youngstown State University, Ohio, United States
Susan Miller, Research and Evaluation, Educational Research and Design, Ohio, United States
Workshop
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
Wide Open Spaces - Open Educational Resources, Open Degree Plans, and Competency Based Education: Debate and Discussion on Ways to Meet the Needs of Adult Learners
Carolyn Stevenson, Faculty, Professional Studies, Purdue University Global, Illinois, United States
Workshop
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
How To Create Sociability in Three Ways - Synchronously, Face-to-Face, and Asynchronously: Methods for Enforcing Student Connections Digitally and In Person
Kristina Markos, Online Program Director and Associate Professor of Practice, Public Relations, Simmons University, Massachusetts, United States
Poster Session
University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
Competency, Application, and Skill Emphasis - ePortfolio-Driven Design in the Liberal Arts: Competency, Application, and Skill Emphasis for Non-traditional Online Learners
Stephanie Fink, Associate Professor of History, Department of Education and Liberal Arts, University of Arizona Global Campus, Arizona, United States
Cheri Ketchum, Student, PhD, University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC), United States
Gamification and Artificial Intelligence for Digital Education: Designing, Developing and Evaluating AI-enabled Gamification for Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Stephen Bezzina, Research Support Officer, Department of Artificial Intelligence, University of Malta, Attard, Malta
Taking Teacher Talk Online: Online Engagement as a Potential Site of Effective Professional Learning
Michelle Ratering, Student, The Joint Program of English and Education, The University of Michigan, Michigan, United States
