ISSA's Annual Spring Potluck on April 1st 1-3pm

ISSA’s annual Spring Potluck is slated for April 1 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Dr. Val Shute has been kind enough to once again open her house to host this event. We hope that you will be able to join us! As is with potlucks, feel free to bring any food or drink that you would like to share. Here are the details for the event:

• When: April 1, 2017 
• Where: Dr. Shute's   
• Who: ISLT students, alumni, faculty/staff, and any friends or family! 

Please complete this survey to indicate whether or not you will be able to attend: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9soPZmiw6NlQ6Tb

We hope that you all can join us! If you have any questions about the event or need a ride, please feel free to contact Logan (tla13b@my.fsu.edu).

We hope to see you there,

The ISSA Board

Spring Seminar Series: March 31th: Dr. Jonathan Adams on Usable Design

Dear ISLT faculty, students and alumni,

Please mark your calendar: March 31 from 12:00-1:00 pm EST in Morgan Studio, Dr. Jonathan Adams will be giving a lecture on Usable Design. You will explore the basics of Learner Experience design, the user-centered design and testing techniques that are important to this field of work. A group of FSU ISLT students, alumni, and faculty will be gathering in the Morgan Studio to watch this interactive event in person.

Please check the detail about the seminar in the attached flyer, or watch a short animation video about it via the link: https://youtu.be/wixbTWoaARQ.

Please RSVP to Zhongrui Yao (zy13c@my.fsu.edu), if you are planning on joining us in the Morgan Studio for the ISSA pizza lunch at 11:30 am or for the seminar at 12:00 pm. Any local alumni who wish to attend in person will need to secure a parking pass through Mary Kate (MMcKee@campus.fsu.edu) well in advance of the Friday session.

If you plan on joining us virtually for the session, please click the link below to join the Adobe Connect meeting: https://meet93404893.adobeconnect.com/_a1099984980/marchseminar/

For alumni who will virtually attend the seminar, we recommend you access the following link in advance to test your connection and computer: http://meet93404893.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

If you have questions, please email Zhongrui Yao (zy13c@my.fsu.edu).

Look forward to seeing you in the upcoming seminar!

Have a great Monday!

The Spring Seminar Committee

RSVP for ASKe'17 (ISLT Conference on April 20 to 21)

Please mark your calendar and save the date to attend the Alumni Student Knowledge Exchange (ASKe’17) on April 20-21, 2017.

RSVP is required by this Friday March 24th if you plan to attend!

• Students, please fill out this survey to RSVP for the conference: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cM8Dchtb5GAJK1T. 
• Alumni, please fill out this survey to RSVP for the conference: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tIQ4WK3Fv7XGe1

Schedule:

• April 20th (PM): ASKe’17 kicks off with the ISLT award ceremony and reception (Alumni Center) 
• April 21st: ASKe’17 events including Dr. Marc Rosenberg on Learning and Performance Ecosystems (Stone Building) See Attached Flier for the Complete Schedule of Events.

If you have questions about the conference please contact Yasin Yalcin yy13@my.fsu.edu or Zhongrui Yao zy13c@my.fsu.edu.

Please contact Mary Kate at MMcKee@campus.fsu.edu if you need a parking pass for April 21.

Dr. Marc Rosenberg will be our Keynote Speaker from 10:30 AM—12:00 PM on April 21. If you plan on joining us virtually for this session, please click the link below to join the Adobe Connect meeting: https://meet93404893.adobeconnect.com/_a1099984980/aprilkeynote/
Important: For alumni and others who plan to attend Dr. Rosenberg’s session virtually, we recommend you access the following link in advance to test your connection and computer settings: http://meet93404893.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

Here are the top 6 reasons for Alumni to attend ASKe’17:

1.  Sharpen your knowledge about our field by learning about the latest trends in research and practice 
2. Give back to the FSU ISLT program by investing in the next generation of students (help them understand what to expect after graduation) 
3. Learn about how FSU ISLT students are using innovative technology and learning approaches to facilitate learning and performance Reconnect and network with fellow graduates of our program as you walk the halls of the Stone Building 
4. Learn from our keynote speaker Marc Rosenberg about Learning and Performance Ecosystems
5. This is a FREE conference! (although we will gladly accept your generous donation if you can give to our student support fund which helps students travel to make presentations at professional conference) 

We hope you can make it!
The ASKe'17 Committee

ISSA Learning the basics of tennis and social event, Friday March 3, 2017 @ 5:00pm

ISSA has currently planned two fun opportunities for this week. Each of these opportunities will take place Friday, March 3. We hope that you’ll be able to attend one or both of these events!

1. Learn the basics of tennis @5:00pm: Bobby York, USTA Florida League Coordinator has agreed to come and teach the basics of tennis to those interested in learning. We’ll meet at the tennis courts behind the Stone Building, where we’ll learn the basics. You may want to dress comfortably and wear sneakers. Equipment (if you have a tennis racket, please bring it) and water will be provided!

2. ISSA Social Dinner at Primetime @ ~6:30 – 7:00pm: Following this tennis activity, ISSA will host a social dinner at Primetime, which is located very close by campus. This will be a great opportunity to relax and network with your peers! For directions please check the link below: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/primetime+tallahassee/@30.4486098,-84.3852571,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x88ecf4ffa77ecf37:0x1d806bc03be07802!2m2!1d-84.3152169!2d30.4486285

We hope that you will be able to attend both (or at least one of these events). Please complete the survey below so that we can plan accordingly: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9ZUWPKGVPgpgiJ7

As always, if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Logan (tla13b@my.fsu.edu).

We look forward to seeing you,
-The ISSA Board