Presentation Panel
Learner-Centered Design and Strategies for Enhanced Performance
Date Thursday, Nov 28 Time –
Unlock the potential of modern technologies and learner-centered design strategies to transform asynchronous online learning. This session will guide participants through the power of integrating advanced tools and methodologies to promote active participation, social interaction, and richer learning experiences. Learn how to build a dynamic framework that incorporates key elements of active asynchronous learning into your course design, creating more engaging and effective learning environments.
Lisa Jacka
Senior Lecturer, University of Southern Queensland , Australia
Dr. Lisa Jacka, a Senior Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy at the University of Southern Queensland, is renowned for her innovative work in educational technology. Her PhD research on integrating virtual worlds in teacher education has led to numerous publications, including her book Using Virtual Worlds in Educational Settings: Making Learning Real. Dr. Jacka’s contributions have earned her a Vice-Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence in Student Engagement in 2015, recognizing her innovative online learning designs. She advocates for active learning strategies, encouraging interactive and hands-on experiences to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Bernd Schenk
Senior Lecturer, University of Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein
Bernd Schenk is a senior lecturer for Business Administration and Information Systems and the Academic Director of the BSc programme in Business Administration at University of Liechtenstein.
Bernd has worked as a consultant with different companies in the field of ERP systems and E-commerce and served as a trainer for SAP SE in the ASG region. He was a guest lecturer at different universities, including the University of Barcelona, Tongji University, Shanghai, and University Nettuno, Rome. Furthermore, he is a certified facilitator for Design Thinking and a TLS alumni of D.School at Stanford University.
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Bob Mooijenkind
Educational Advisor Blended Learning, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands
Bob is an educational advisor in Blended Learning at The Hague University of Applied Sciences with a background as a consultant in Learning Management Systems. Bob specializes in the integration of various educational tools to enhance teaching and learning experiences at the university.
Joyce Dekens
Educational Advisor Blended Learning, De Haagse Hogeschool , Netherlands
Joyce is an educational advisor with a specialisation in blended learning and student motivation who works at The Hague Universitiy of Applied Sciences. There she helps lectures with redesigning their curriculum and is involved in setting up a Centre for Teaching and Learning.
Moderator
Mike Klaassen
Programme manager, Breda University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands
At the heart of his work lies a simple but powerful belief: by doing what works best, we can prepare future young professionals to achieve their ultimate potential in an effective and agile way. He approaches this goal through a daily practice of strategic innovation, empowering the development of educational programs and professionals, and facilitating change within the community.
One of his key strengths is nurturing ideas and creative impulses, and he loves to facilitate innovation ‘from the bottom up.’ In his work with dynamic public organizations and complex environments, he has honed his skills in distilling working mechanisms for change and helping others adapt to the current landscape. He believes in playing with learning and learning by playing, which keeps him energized and motivated in his work. He is tech-savvy, future-oriented and as such interested in trends and developments.
Embedding Innovative Active Learning to Support Asynchronous Learners’ Engagement, Lisa Jacka
This session explores innovative strategies for enhancing asynchronous online learning through the integration of interactive technologies such as Voicethread, and Engageli. Insights from a project at an Australian regional university will be shared and a framework for active asynchronous learning design that supports learners to feel engaged in the content and connected to their colleagues, will be offered to ignite discussion on elevating the quality of asynchronous online education.
Right-Sizing of Digital Learning Environments, Bernd Schenk
There is no right course design - only a suitable one. Explore the right teaching/learning settings for your course and identify critical success factors.
Effective Student Support with Study Data: E-Learning and Practical Examples, Bob Mooijenkind, Joyce Dekens
In the e-learning course "Guiding Students with Learning Analytics," tailored for instructors at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, you'll engage with practical, interactive examples to master the effective use of learning analytics from your LMS. This course empowers educators to support student learning more effectively, conduct data-driven conversations with students sensitively, and avoid common pitfalls when leveraging learning data from your LMS.