06 - 07 August, 2019 | Bayview Eden, Melbourne, VIC
Dr Mary Ellen Wiltrout, Curriculum Development Specialist/Digital Learning Scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (US)

Dr Mary Ellen Wiltrout


Curriculum Development Specialist/Digital Learning Scientist
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (US)

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Pre Conference Workshops: Monday, 5th August 2019

Monday, August 5th, 2019


11:00 AM TOOLKIT TO MASTER LEARNING DESIGN FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

Dr Mary Ellen Wiltrout is the Curriculum Development Specialist/ Digital Learning Scientist at the prestigious MIT where they are far advanced in their course designs for best practice learning and teaching. Learn exclusively from her as jobs are now requiring students to be more creative with good communication and problem-solving skills. Develop these power skills in meaningful ways including leveraging learning design principles to effectively employ emergent technologies and engage with the content more effectively. In this hands-on course, learn how to master learning design to effectively leverage it to move your students beyond factual recall learning to achieve success for real-world applications.

In this workshop, you will…
  • Recognise the different types of assessment and how technology is changing the landscape for assessing learning.
  • Discuss how to design online learning activities that stimulate experiences of those in that field of work
  • Analyze the challenges to assessing student learning online
  • Give careful consideration to diverse demographics and backgrounds when developing digital learning materials.

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Conference Day Two: Wednesday, 7th August 2019

Wednesday, August 7th, 2019


9:40 AM INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: How MIT’s Unique Digital Learning Lab Model is Transforming Classroom and Online Learning

To be effective, one must design digital learning experiences applying what we know about how people learn. MIT has long been committed to developing and delivering high quality online learning experiences using learning design to develop rich media, interactive features, clearly defined objectives and outcomes, and publication-quality content, along with fostering a robust community of engaged learners.

This session will focus on:
  • Knowing how to interact with faculty and facilitating trust by being open and providing value
  • Using blended learning to increase teaching and learning flexibility and interaction in the classroom
  • Designing digital learning experiences based on the science of learning