Cultivating E-Learning Ecosystems: Designing Dynamic Ecologies for Environmental Geology Graduate Education

Thursday 4/3/2025 | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

In this session, we explore how e-learning ecologies, grounded in contemporary instructional design theory, transform online Environmental Geology education. Participants will gain practical insights into creating dynamic, interactive digital environments that foster deep student engagement, experiential learning, and long-term program sustainability, reshaping traditional field-based disciplines for virtual and hybrid learning.

Presenter(s): J. Cory Pettijohn | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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From Chaos to Clarity: Implementing Effective Project Management Processes for Distributed Instructional Design Teams

Thursday 4/3/2025 | 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Managing instructional design projects in large, distributed teams can be challenging. We'll share how our project management system and strategies improve collaboration, integrate data like course completion rates, and streamline workflows across departments. Join us to learn best practices, see our solutions in action, and share your own experiences.

Presenter(s): Jake Feldman | SUNY Empire State University

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Institutional Strategies for Embedding Innovative Teaching Practices in Higher Education: From Theory to Action

Thursday 4/3/2025 | 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

In today's rapidly evolving digital education landscape, higher education institutions must adapt their pedagogical practices to enhance interactivity. This presentation shares a strategy for fostering innovation and cultivating an institutional culture that supports continuous educational improvement.

Presenter(s): Rodrigo Fernández Donoso | Universidad de las Américas, Chile, Rodrigo Cáceres Chomalí | Universidad de las Américas, Chile

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