The Advanced Learning Center is dedicated to researching current and relevant technologies that can be used effectively in teaching and learning.This research has lead to many conference presentations.

Web 2.0 & Engaged Learning: Why Faculty Choose to Use Wikis, Blogs and Podcasting in Teaching and Learning - Joanne Gikas: This roundtable presentation was based on the interview study of five faculty members from three Tennessee Board of Regents universities on how and why  they selected to use wikis, blogs and podcasting in their courses.  (Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Louisville, KY, October 27-31, 2009). Presentation

Motivating Faculty to Employ Course Redesign - Steve Terry, Sandy Schaeffer, Joanne Gikas: This presentation focused on the implementation and early results of the Summer Course Redesign Fellowship Program. (Society for College and University Planning, Memphis, TN, October 7-9, 2009). Presentation

Using Web 2.0 Tools to Create a Global Classroom Experience - Kristy Conger, Clif Mims, Ph.D.: This presentation focused on expanding the walls of your classroom to allow students the opportunity to collaborate and learn from experts and fellow learners around the world using free collaborative tools such as Skype, Twitter, ooVoo, Ustream and wikis. (Instructional Technology Conference, Murfreesboro, TN, March 29-31, 2009) Presentation

Podcast Central: The Evolution of Maintaining a Dynamic Podcasting Service - Steve Terry, James McMurry, Joanne Gikas: This presentation focused on the podcasting initiative at the University of Memphis from implementation to next steps. (Southeast Regional Educause Conference, Jacksonville, FL, June 2-4, 2008)  Presentation

UMDrive powered by Xythos: Bridges Us... - Sandy Schaeffer, Joanne Gikas: This poster presentation focused on how the University of Memphis uses UMDrive, powered by Xythos, to create collaborate opportunities as well as a learning repository. (Campus Technology Conference, Washington, D.C., July 30 - August 2, 2007)  Presentation

Can wikis be part of scientific inquiry in qualitative methods? Performing embodied experiences of knowing and representing- S. J. (Sandy) Schaeffer: Panel discussion from the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences focusing on their classroom experience using Wiki technology as students. (International Qualitative Inquiry Conference, Urbana, IL, May 3-5, 2007) 

Moving Beyond the Talk: Let the Games Begin- Kristy Conger, Joanne Gikas: This workshop focuses on showing what gaming and simulation really has to offer your instruction by providing strategies to identify types of games that can be used in instruction as well as discussing the significance of gaming and simulation and the instructional value of this type of learning strategy. (Instructional Technology Conference, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, April 1-3, 2007) Presentation (in pdf format)

A qualitative exploration of faculty motivation with respect to teaching innovation- S. J. (Sandy) Schaeffer: Poster presentation at the 2006 Annual Meeting. (International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (ISSOTL), Washington, DC, November, 2006)

How to Help the Digital Natives From Becoming Restless...Providing Some Direction- Joanne Gikas: This presentation focuses on the technology expectations of digital natives and evaluating effective forms of instructional technologies that can be implemented into the learning environment. (Women in Higher Education in Tennessee, Dickson, TN, October 13, 2006) PowerPoint

UMdrive: Web-based file storage using Xythos- S. J. (Sandy) Schaeffer: Panel discussant at the 2006 Annual Conference. (EDUCAUSE, Dallas, Texas, October, 2006)

Look, Listen, Learn: Collaboration in the 21st Century- Joanne Gikas, Corey Ray, Ramsan Varghese, Roy Bowery: This presentation focuses on The University of Memphis use of desktop collaboration to share knowledge and experiences among academics and professionals. Experience it first-hand at EDUCAUSE. ( EDUCAUSE- Midwest Regional Conference, March 2006, Tuesday, March 14, 2006) Abstract; Study Summary

Creation of the first University of Memphis e-Dissertation - James Penrod, Roy Bowery: Presentation  on the process and collaboration between various departments in the creation of the University of Memphis' first electronic dissertation and our new service for publishing such dissertations and theses on the Internet  (http://etd.memphis.edu) . (UofM Faculty Seminar, April 22, 2005, "Instructional Leadership Through Technology & Classroom Innovation") PowerPoint

Creating the First eDissertation at the University of Memphis - Jeff Kirk, James Penrod, Roy Bowery: Presentation  on the process and collaboration between various departments in the creation of the University of Memphis' first electronic dissertation and our new service for publishing such dissertations and theses on the Internet  (http://etd.memphis.edu) . (Tenth Annual Instructional Technology Conference, Middle Tennessee State University, Building Communities of Learners, April 3-5, 2005) PowerPoint

Input...Outcome: Using Technology in the Learning Environment- Joanne Gikas and Corey Ray: This presentation focuses on the planning process of integrating technology into the classroom covering areas related to learning goals, technical requirements and evaluating the outcome as it relates to the learner. ( EDUCAUSE- Midwest Regional Conference, March 2005)  PowerPoint- Automated Presentation; pdf - A Practical Guide

How to Create a VCoP- Joanne Gikas and Sandy Schaeffer: Virtual communities of practice (VCoPs), a 2004 NLII key theme, can be an effective way to interactively engage with others to better define and understand common concerns and interests. What are the issues in initiating a VCoP? How do student and faculty VCoPs differ? (EDUCAUSE- Midwest Regional Conference, March 2005)  Presentation

Integrating Video Games in the Classroom: Where to Begin?- Joanne Gikas & Rick Van Eck: You've bought into the idea that games can effectively be used in the classroom, but how do you integrate commercial games into instruction without sacrificing learning outcomes? This session will present a model that draws on instructional design/technology integration theories to assist in integrating commercial games for learning. (2004 NLII Annual Meeting, New Learning Ecosystems, San Diego, CA, January 25-27, 2004) pdf - Presentation; Handout)

Gaming theory as a teaching tool at all levels- Joanne Gikas & Rick Van Eck: Gaming and simulation can be used at all levels of  teaching and learning. This presentation will demonstrate some of the possibilities. (techsposiUM: Improving Education and Health Through Information Technology: Global and Local Strategies, An International Multidisciplinary Conference, FedEx Institute of Technology, University of Memphis March 30-31, 2004)  pdf - Presentation