Digital Learning Summit
The 2019 Digital Learning Summit provided a forum for instructors to meet, interact, and share insights and strategies with Pearson and each other.
The event took place at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto, and kicked off with some words from Leigh-Anne Graham, VP of Marketing & Digital Channel Solutions, who proceeded to introduce Dr. Jeff Borden’s keynote: Neuroscience + Learning Research + Education Technology = Education 3.0. Video below:
The Pearson Digital Learning Summit offered three areas of specialization
Mastering
Science and Engineering
MyLab
Business and Economics
Revel
Humanities, Social Sciences and Business Law
Mastering & MyLab talks
The “Active Classroom” session included four shorter presentations by instructors explaining how they foster active learning in the classroom.
Dr. Fiona Rawle, Biology, University of Toronto, Mississauga (on using Learning Catalytics to encourage classroom participation & enhance understanding)
Dr. Travis Fridgen, Chemistry, Memorial University (on using Snapchat)
Dr. Jason Dean, Economics, Sheridan College (on using Learning Catalytics in a college classroom)
Dr. Alex Gainer, Economics, University of Alberta (on peer learning in the classroom)
Revel talks
Dr. Tim Pychyl, Psychology, Carleton University: The psychology of student engagement and effective teaching: Strategies for lighting the fire for reading
Student Panel: Learning as a Student Today
Dr. Brooke Whisenhunt, Psychology, Missouri State University: Science Behind Successful Learning — A Discussion
Dr. Danae Hudson, Psychology, Missouri State University: Learning Science in Revel