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Fourth Annual ITL Conference Learning at the University of Maryland takes place in many locations and within the context of a variety of forums. Instructors are challenged on a daily basis to find innovative ways of enhancing student learning experiences. In traditional classrooms, distance, collaborative or independent learning environments, students and faculty explore a variety of techniques and tools meant to improve the overall academic experience. The Innovations in Teaching and Learning (ITL) Conference showcases and celebrates the creativity and dedication of University instructors who have demonstrated excellence in their teaching endeavors. Last year's conference featured 21 presentations and panels on topics ranging from student response systems, to transforming student learning, game-based learning and simulations to enhancing the student writing experience, and more (Programs from the years 1999-2009 can be viewed by clicking on the Program Archives link in the navigation bar). A Call for Proposals for this year's conference is underway between January 25 and March 4, 2010. The 2010 conference will feature two keynote speakers: David Kennedy, Director of The Teaching and Learning Centre, Lingnan University, Hong Kong, who will explore mobile device pedagogy and technology collaboration in education in the morning plenary session; and Vijay Kumar, UPS Foundation Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania, whose luncheon keynote will explore open source technologies and where they are leading academia. You'll be able to follow the conference preparations on Twitter at LT_UMD. Registration will open on March 8, 2010.
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