Pearson Executive Workshop - Education 3.0
Date: 29th November, 2012
Time: 14:00 to 16:45
Room: Glienicke
Abstract: This special event will examine ways in which the very latest innovations in digital technology can be utilised to add value to students’ tertiary learning experiences. See how teaching and learning can be transformed through the power of technology, and learn to distinguish the digital tools and techniques that can actually make a real and lasting difference to teaching and learning outcomes in your institution.
Agenda: 13:00 – 14:30
A look at data tools, reporting analytics and visualisation options that only become available when technology is effectively used in order to aid retention, growth and student satisfaction.
14:30 – 16:45
Neo millennial learning strategies: Gamification, curriculum integration, immersive learning environments and content repositories.
Pearson Executive Workshop September 2012 Biography of Dr Jeff Borden
Senior Director of Teaching & Learning at Pearson, Jeff Borden has his M.A in Rhetoric/Human Communication and is currently a doctoral student (ABD) in Education Leadership at Argosy University in Denver. Jeff has created, taught, and administered several upper and lower division Communication and Computer courses for several Universities and Community Colleges around the country since 1998. Additionally, he has assisted faculty, administrators, and trainers from diverse fields in conceptualizing and designing both on-ground and online courses as well as given direction to schools for total program success. Finally, Jeff speaks around the world giving keynote addresses, presenting his “Master Teacher” workshops, performing stand-up comedy, giving creativity seminars, and continues to publish within his field of study. Most recently, Jeff has spoken to the U.S. Congress’ Education Committee, keynoted at a 12,000 audience member conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, spoke in the 2nd Life NMC Symposium for the Future, and been asked to determine the “Academic Vision” for Pearson Learning Technologies Group.