Dr. Fengfeng Ke received a NSF grant to pilot an innovative and potentially transformative approach to STEM graduate education.

Dr. Fengfeng Ke, associate professor of Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies, has been received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant ($499, 994) to pilot an innovative and potentially transformative approach to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) graduate education. Her team will study the effects of a mixed-reality integrated training pilot program which provides teaching practice to STEM graduate teaching assistants. For more information, visit https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1632965

ISLT Presentations at AECT Annual Conference 2016

AECT will host its annual convention at Westgate Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year, we have over 26 faculty, staff, alumni, and student presenters listed in this 5-day program (October 17 to 21, 2016) with featured concurrent research presentations, poster and roundtable presentations. Below is a brief list. You can also search for more detail and find the full schedule for this convention at their website.

Tuesday, October 18

Concurrent Session

Designing an Interprofessional Education Course in Blomedical Ethics Using Problem-Based Learning: A Design and Development Study
James Klein (Florida State University), Faiza Al-Jabri (Florida State University)
9:15 to 10:15am, Conf Ctr, Ballroom C

Visual Representation of Traditional Chinese Culture: An Effective Way of Knowledge Creation
Wan Xiao (Nanjing Normal University, Florida State University)
1:00 to 2:00pm, Conf Ctr, Conference Rm 4-5

Wednesday, October 19

Concurrent Session

Learning from Failure in Games and Game-like Environments: A Literature Review
Thomas Logan Arrington (Florida State University)
*10:30 to 11:30am, Conf Ctr, Conference Rm 6

Effects of Video Games on Math Achievement
Sungwoong Lee (Emporia State University), Kyunghwa Cho (Florida State University)
*2:15 to 3:15pm, Conf Ctr, Conference Rm 7

Using Electronic Diaries for Data Collection: An Online Learning Case Study
Vanessa Dennen (Florida State University)
*2:15 to 3:15pm, Conf Ctr, Ballroom E

Designing Digital Badges for a College Course
Vanessa Dennen (Florida State University), Jiyae Bong (Florida State University)
*3:30 to 4:30pm, Conf Ctr, Pavilion 3

Digital Badges and Learning Analytics to Explore the Learner Participation in a MOOC
Jiyae Bong (Florida State University), Vanessa Dennen (Florida State University)
*3:30 to 4:30pm, Conf Ctr, Pavilion 3

The Business of Informal Learning: A Survey of Instructional Design and Performance Improvement Practitioners
Alison Moore (Florida State University), James Klein (Florida State University)
*3:30 to 4:30pm, Conf Ctr, Conference Rm 13

Roundtable

A Study on Learners' Virtual Attention and Learning Effects in an Instructional Setting Featuring a Virtual Character with Body Gestures
Xinhao Xu (Florida State University), Jeeheon Ryu (Chonnam National University), Fengfeng Ke (Florida State University)
2:15 to 3:15pm, Conf Ctr, Ballroom C

Using Backward and Depth-first Approaches to Analyzing, Diagramming, and Understanding Complex Arguments
Allan Jeong (Florida State University), Hae Young Kim (Florida State University), Hyoung Seok Shin (Florida State University)
*2:15 to 3:15pm, Conf Ctr, Ballroom C

Poster

The Effect of Virtual Hand Movement in Science Simulation: The Translent and Human Movement Effect in Multimedia
Jewoong Moon (Florida State University)
*2:!5 to 3:15pm, Conf Ctr, Ballroom C-

The Rich Get Richer: A Dynamic Network Analysis of Preferential Attachment in Online Asynchronous Discussion
Zhichun Liu (Florida State University)
*2:15 to 3:15pm, Conf Ctr, Ballroom C-

D&D Showcase

Needs Assessment
Yasin Yalcin (Florida State University), James Klein (Florida State University)
*9:15 to 11:30am, Conf Ctr, Pavillion Walkthru B (7)

Thursday, October 20

Concurrent

Comparing the Structural Elements of Best and Worst Educational Computer Games
Ebtisam Alshehri, Allen Jeong (Florida State University)
*8:00 to 9:00am, Conf Ctr, Conference Rm 6
A Graduate Evaluation Course Designed for Critical Thinking: Students' Motivation and Instructional Satisfaction
Thomas Logan Arrington (Florida State University), Aubteen Darabi (Florida State University)
*10:30 to 11:30am, Conf Ctr, Ballroom D

Competencies for Instructional Designers: A View from Employers
Wei Qiang Kelly (Florida State University), James Klein (Florida State University)
*10:30 to 11:30am, Conf Ctr, Ballroom B

Designing the Class as a Game to Promote Active Learning in K-12 Education
Seyedahmad Rahimi (Florida State University), Valerie J. Shute (Florida State University)
*1:00 to 2:00pm, Conf Ctr, Ballroom G

Roundtable

The Effects of Procedural Scaffolds on Learner in-Game Experience and Performance in a Math Game
Zhaihuan Dai (Florida State University)
*1:00 to 2:00pm, Conf Ctr, Ballroom C

An Online Database to Support Tracking Trends in Instructional Design Technology
Weinan Zhao (Florida State University), Fabrizio Fornara (Florida State University), Robert Reiser (Florida State University)
*3:30 to 4:30pm, Conf Ctr, Ballroom C

Literature Review on Effects of Video Technology on Second Language Learning
Yujia Huang (Florida State University)
*3:30 to 4:30, Conf Ctr, Ballroom C

Posters

Motivation, Self-regulated Learning and Sense of Community as Predictors of Learner Satisfaction in Online Courses
Yasin Yalcin (Florida State University), Vanessa Dennen (Florida State University)
*3:30 to 4:30pm, Conf Ctr, Ballroom C-

How an Online Community Promotes Graduate Students' Professional Development
Zhongrui Yao (Florida State University)
*3:30 to 4:30pm, Conf Ctr, Ballroom C-

Emerging Technology Showcase

Embodied Pulley Physics: The Development of Hands-on User Interaction in Virtual Reality
Jewoong Moon (Florida State University), Xinhao Xu (Florida State University), Sungwoong Lee (Emporia State University)
*8:00 to 9:00am, Conf Ctr, Ballroom C

FSU COE Student Leardership Council Representatives Needed

The College of Education Student Leadership Council (SLC), a standing committee of the Office of the Dean, provides for the mutual exchange of ideas and open dialogue between undergraduate and graduate students and the college administration. Monthly meetings will offer an opportunity to solicit advice and perspectives on decisions affecting matters of importance to students. 

Students will gain a valuable network with college administration, faculty, staff, and other students while making a significant impact on the College of Education and Florida State University. By serving as a voice of your peers, not only will you gain valuable leadership skills, but also enhance your reasoning and critical thinking abilities.  

Vacancies for 2016-2017 are: ·        

• 1 representatives of the School of Teacher Education (STE) ·         
• 1 representative of the Educational Psychology and Learning Systems (EPLS) Department  

If you are interested in serving on the SLC and meet the below qualifications, please take a moment to nominate yourself by completing the following online application by Tuesday, September 6 at 5pm! If you have any questions about the SLC or the nomination process, please contact Mr. Jason Guilbeau at jpg15b@my.fsu.edu.    

Application: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6zkv3L21G1119ul  

Qualifications

Student members must be:

• currently enrolled in at least three on-campus courses at FSU with a major in the College of Education from August 2016-May 2017
• in good academic standing with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• comfortable in actively voicing and respectfully listening to a variety of opinions in a group setting able to respect the confidential nature of some topics the council may discuss and offer thoughtful advice on a variety of sensitive topics
• available to attend monthly meetings and activities—a commitment of 2-3 hours monthly

Expectations

Student members will:  

• learn the structure of the College of Education
• prepare for meetings and be aware of dates
• communicate an expected absence and find a proxy to attend a meeting or event  
• provide agenda items at least a week in advance so the topic can be added to the agenda  
• bring calendars and note taking material (pens/paper, laptops, etc.) to all meetings  
• serve on an SLC Committee
• attend various SLC and COE events  

Membership

Students from programs in the College of Education are self-nominated or nominated to serve on the committee by college faculty and staff for a renewable one-year term, from April-April. Students filling the current vacancies will begin their term in September and serve through April 2017.  

*Two ISLT doctoral students, Fabrizio Fornara and Jenay Sermon served on the SLC in 2015-2016.

*The COE SLC webpage: http://education.fsu.edu/current-students/student-leadership-council

2016 Three-Minute Thesis Competition for FSU Doctoral Students

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland, Australia. The exercise develops academic, presentation, and research communication skills and supports the development of students' capacities to effectively explain their research in language appropriate to an intelligent but non-specialist audience.

Doctoral students have three minutes to present a compelling operation on their dissertation topic and its significance. 3MT™ forces students to consolidate their ideas and crystalize their research discoveries.

Eligibility

Currently enrolled doctoral students at Florida State University

Dates

• Registration will be open: August 24 - October 11, 2016
• Preliminary rounds: October 31 - November 4, 2016 at the
  "Globe"
• Finalist Competition: November 29, 2016, 6:00 PM, College of Medicine Auditorium

Links

• Registration https://fsu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_79gjdYxQkeToKZ7
• Preparing for the Competition

Prior to the 3-Minutes Thesis (3MT™), the Graduate School will host workshops for graduate students intending to enter the competition. The workshops will be conducted twice September 1st , at 10:30 AM and again at 3:30 PM in the Honors, Scholars and Fellows House, room 3009. To register: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0Gs681MO1f5NvIF

Prizes

• Winner: $500
• Runner-up: $350
• People's Choice: $250 (selected by the audience)

ALUMS!!! Be a mentor!

Calling all ISLT alumni!

The 2016 academic year is fast approaching and your alumni council is working to keep the program as enriching as ever.

We need YOUR help to do it. Consider sharing your experience and knowledge as a mentor. With a just little time investment - four conversations over an eight-week period, you can have a positive impact on a student's academic career and beyond.

Just fill out this 5 minute survey to get started!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YzA2H5xYPH_WgO2uvteNLh5C5iI2PUUyjnVkS9cDw-I/viewform

ISSA Event: Potluck Brunch this Saturday

Hi, ISLT family,

I hope you all have a great summer! As you're in the swing of things for your online courses or paper or wedding, the ISSA would like to invite you to join this upcoming Potluck.

This Saturday, June 11, we will have the first potluck brunch at Logan's house. Thanks him for holding this event. Look forward to it! Please mark your calendar. Thanks.

Here is the detailed information

• When: Saturday, June 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 a.m. 
• Who: You + family or guests. ISLT faculty, students, online students, administrators, and alumni are welcome! 
• Why: Because it's fun and summer time! 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. 

Need a ride? If you need a ride, please email Zhongrui Yao (zy13c@my.fsu.edu), we'll set you up with someone. If you're willing to give people rides, please, also email Zhongrui Yao.

Hope to see you on Saturday!

Thanks. ISSA board

ISSA Social Event on June 3, 7-9PM

Hi, ISLT family

How is everything going so far? You must be busy after a Monday break.

ISSA would like to invite you to join our second social event in the summer at Madison Social “Madison Social, 705 S Woodward Ave #101, Tallahassee, FL 32304” at 7:00-9:00 p.m. on June 3. We can talk about the break, the planning for the summer, and the like, while having delicious food. 

Hope to see you there.

Best,
ISSA Board Member