1. Mini Session (15 minutes): My Office Hours Thursday, 5:00 pm to 5:15 pm Track: Track 1 – Authoring Learning Objects Presenter: Marion Carroll EsterwoodMarion Carroll This is an audio MP3 podcast of the casual, spontaneous and unexpected conversations (all recorded with the agreement with those involved) in my campus office during regular daily hours. You will hear students, faculty and guests from all disciplines talking with me on topics ranging from research to dormitory experiences. I will discuss my recording environment, that allows students on and off campus to hear study sessions, as well as research presentations and educational opportunities.

5. Improve student/teacher interaction Provide a resource for reference and review Have fun with multimedia devices and social media Encourage student awareness of digital technology

6. Create an audio Yearbook Useful recruiting tool Become more computer literate Being a part of the college experience Staying connected

8. Dr. Marion L. Carroll Xavier University of Louisiana mlcarrol@xula.edu

9. Mini Session (15 minutes): Dr. Carroll's Notebook Track: Track 1 – Authoring Learning Objects Presenter: Marion Carroll EsterwoodMarion Carroll This blog style resource provides audio and video capture of notes I have taken on weekly course topics. We will explore how this resource can enhance lectures, make optimum use of class time and offer continous and fresh reference material, as well as provide a way for students to review test questions following an examination.

10. Carrying the Load Joel Foreman in Educase Review describes 5 learning theories for large lecture to reaching students: The ideal learning situation… addresses specific needs provides immediate feed back is constructive motivates builds concepts builds relationships Educase Review 37 no.4, July/Aug 2003, Joel Forman

11. Educase Review 37 no.4, July/Aug 2002, Ada Demb …many Educase Review readers would welcome “radical new approaches” to “transform the higher education landscape” and “explode the boundaries of the industry”

12. Educase Review 37 no.4, July/Aug 2003, Joel Forman “…good learning is almost wholly contrary to structure and condition of large lecture courses.”

13. Technology Imperative These are the students of today!

14. Technology CAN be Useful! Start small Partner with IT Use it at home Patience

19. …not all review are glowing

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21. Podcasting Equipment Dr. Marion L. Carroll Xavier University of Louisiana mlcarrol@xula.edu