ISSA Event on May 10th, 7PM

ISSA would like to invite you to join the first social event in the summer semester at Madison Social “Madison Social, 705 S Woodward Ave #101, Tallahassee, FL 32304” at 7:00-9:00 p.m. on May 10.

We will talk about the break, the planning for the summer, and anything else, while having delicious food. Of course, incoming summer students are welcome to join us!!!

Hope to see you there.

Zhongrui Yao (ISSA)

ISLT Alumni Mini-Conference 2016

Dear ISLT students, faculty members, alumni, and friends,

The ISLT Alumni Mini-Conference, "Alumni Student Knowledge Exchange 2016 - ASKe16" begins next week at 6:30 p.m. EDT on April 14th, and continues until 12:30 p.m. EDT on April 15th.

If you are planning to attend the conference, please register via this online survey.

The conference will be at no cost to students. You are strongly encouraged to attend the conference as it is a great opportunity for professional development and network building. Please see the conference program below.

***Please note a change in venue for the AAC dinner (April 15th). It will be held at BJ's restaurant (1748 Apalachee Parkway).

If you have any questions, please contact Yasin at yy13@my.fsu.edu

Hope to see many of you at the conference.

Yasin

ISLT Presentations at AERA Annual Conference 2016

American Educational Research Association (AERA) will host its annual convention at Washington, DC on April 8-12, 2016. This year, we have over 13 faculty members, graduate students, and alumni will be presenting their research. Here is the list of FSU ISLT presenters and their research topics:

Logan Arrington 

• Poster Session 6: Curriculum and Instruction in the Science Classroom 
• Paper Title: Dietitians-in-Training Developing a Diet Plan for a Diabetic Case: A Comparison of Three Instructional Strategies 

Jiyae Bong 

• Poster Session 8: Motivation, Emotion, and Perception in Technology-Based Learning Environments
• Paper Title: Learners' Perception of Digital Badges in the College Classroom 

Amit Chauhan 

• Poster Session 3: Learning Process and Effects of Technology-Enhanced Learning 
• Paper Title: Using Learning Analytics to Explore the Relationship Between Lurking, Asking Questions, and Academic Achievement in a Hybrid Course 

Dr. Aubteen Darabi 

• Poster Session 6: Curriculum and Instruction in the Science Classroom 
• Paper Title: Dietitians-in-Training Developing a Diet Plan for a Diabetic Case: A Comparison of Three Instructional Strategies 

Dr. Vanessa Dennen 

• Poster Session 8: Motivation, Emotion, and Perception in Technology-Based Learning Environments
• Paper Title: Learners' Perception of Digital Badges in the College Classroom 

Dr. Fengfeng Ke 

• Session: Designing Technology-Supported Learning Environments 
• Paper Title: The Effects of Game-Based Learning in an OpenSim-Supported Virtual Environment for Mathematical Performance 

• Session:Game Design and Game-Based Learning 
• Paper Title: Interweaving Learning Game Design and Game-Based Learning Assessment: A Design Experiment

• Session:Problem Solving in Complex Settings: Technologies, Teams, and Learning Environments 
• Paper Title: The Effects of Representation Format in Problem Representation on Qualitative Understanding and Quantitative Proficiency in a Learning Game Context 

Dr. Heesung Kim 

• Session:Designing Technology-Supported Learning Environments 
• Paper Title: The Effects of Game-Based Learning in an OpenSim-Supported Virtual Environment for Mathematical Performance 

Dr. James D. Klein 

• Poster Session 4: Instructional Technology SIG Poster Session 
• Paper Title: The Business of Informal Learning: A Survey of Instructional Design and Performance Improvement Practitioners 

Sungwoong Lee 

• Session:Game Design and Game-Based Learning 
• Paper Title: Interweaving Learning Game Design and Game-Based Learning Assessment: A Design Experiment 

Alison Moore 

• Poster Session 4: Instructional Technology SIG Poster Session 
• Paper Title: The Business of Informal Learning: A Survey of Instructional Design and Performance Improvement Practitioners 

Gregory Moore 

• Session:Game Design and Game-Based Learning 
• Paper Title: Interweaving Learning Game Design and Game-Based Learning Assessment: A Design Experiment

Dr. Valerie Shute 

• Session:Emotions in Technology-Rich Learning Environments: Theory, Measurement, and the Future 
• Paper Title: Automatic Objective Measurement of Student Emotions in Computer-Enabled Classrooms 

• Session:Game Design and Game-Based Learning 
• Paper Title: Interweaving Learning Game Design and Game-Based Learning Assessment: A Design Experiment

• Session:Principled Assessment Design in Action: Best Professional Practices for Digitally Delivered Learning and Assessment Systems 
• Paper Title: Stealth Assessment 

Rinki Suryavanshi 

• Poster Session 6: Curriculum and Instruction in the Science Classroom 
• Paper Title: Dietitians-in-Training Developing a Diet Plan for a Diabetic Case: A Comparison of Three Instructional Strategies

You can also search for more detail and find the full schedule for this convention at http://www.aera.net/EventsMeetings/AnnualMeeting/Program/tabid/16140/Default.aspx

FSU COE Reception at AERA Annual Meeting, This Saturday!

The FSU COE Annual Reception will be held in conjunction with the 2016 American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting in Washington, DC.

The event will take place on Saturday, April 9th from 7:00-9:00PM at the International Spy Museum. Admission is free and all FSU alumni, students, faculty, and friends are welcome to attend. Complimentary cocktails and food will be provided.

For more information about the reception or to RSVP, please contact Marah Kirsten Harrington.

Photos: 2016 ISLT Spring Potluck Lunch

ISLT family had lots of fun at the Spring Potluck Lunch, today!
Check out some of the great photos!

*Photos courtesy of Zhongrui, Ahmad, & Dr. Shute

CORE - Marvalene Hughes Research in Education Conference - April 1st, 2016

Join us at the Marvalene Hughes Research in Education Conference at the Stone Building on April 1st, 2016, 8:00AM - 2:00PM. Come and learn what our faculty members and students are studying, and get inspired! This conference is an annual event, organized by the Council on Research in Education (CORE) and aims to share current research projects of faculty and students at College of Education, Florida State University.

Take a look at the programs from here.
For future participation and information, check out the CORE webpage.

Look forward to seeing you there!

ISLT Spring Potluck Lunch, This Saturday!

Join us this Saturday, April 2, 1:00 to 3:00 pm for the traditional ISLT Spring Potluck Lunch.
Here is the detailed information:

• Where: @ Dr. Shute's home
• When: Saturday, April 2 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 
• Who: You + family or guests. ISLT faculty, students, online students, administrators, and alumni are welcome! 
• Why: Because it's fun! Come meet your fellow students, faculty, and alumni in an informal setting and enjoy recipes from all over the world. 
• BYOF OR BYOD: Please, bring your own food or drink to share. This can be representative of your culture, your tastes, or your favorite aisle in the grocery store. ISSA will provide plasticware and drinks. 
• Need a ride?  Email Zhongrui (zy13c@my.fsu.edu). If you're willing to give people rides, please, also email Zhongrui.

See you on Saturday!

– The ISSA team (Zhongrui Yao, Kevin Smith, Fabrizio Fornara, Xinhao Xu, Zhaihuan Dai, Chen Sun, Logan Arrington, Devin Bedgio)