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Thursday, October 17
 

8:00am PDT

Breakfast
Thursday October 17, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Gaiser Student Center
Enjoy a light breakfast with:
  • Coffee and tea
  • Assorted pastries
  • Uncut fruits including bananas, clementines, and small apples
Thursday October 17, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Gaiser Student Center
  Food & Social

9:00am PDT

Conference Welcome
Thursday October 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Gaiser Student Center
Opening remarks and housekeeping information to ensure a good conference experience.
Thursday October 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Gaiser Student Center
  Opening / Closing

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Thursday October 17, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
Menu:
  • Hawaiian-style kalua pork
  • Rice
  • Kimchi
  • Truffle edamame
  • Green salad
  • Macaroni salad
Thursday October 17, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
  Food & Social

12:30pm PDT

6 Visual Design Principles in 6 minutes
Thursday October 17, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
Why should visual design matter to me if I'm not a graphic designer? Because while everyone can recognize bad design, not everyone can articulate why. In this session, gain insight into design language and principles to comprehend how and why effective graphics improve learning engagement, comprehension, and crucially, retention of key concepts. In just six minutes, witness six vital visual design principles in action through before and after examples: hierarchy, contrast, proximity, color, white space, and repetition. And as Steve Jobs famously said, “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like, design is how it works.”
Speakers
avatar for Kat Thoreson

Kat Thoreson

Faculty and Media Development Specialist, Oregon Health and Science University
Thursday October 17, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
  PechaKucha

12:30pm PDT

Amplify Your Star Players: Audio for Professional Development
Thursday October 17, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
Faculty and staff have expertise to share. You have star players you'd like others to emulate. Short audio segments can be an effective way to share the expertise of your faculty and staff star players. Podcasting is an inexpensive and easily accessible format to capture and share these stories as a professional development tool. By keeping episodes short and focusing on faculty and staff experiences you can grow your professional development audience and amplify the stories you want others to know about.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Read

Kim Read

Education Consultant, EvolvEd Consulting
When I'm not working on learning and education projects in the higher ed and K12 realms, you can find me wandering the trails, rivers, and lakes of the Pacific Northwest and writing and recording music.
Thursday October 17, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
  PechaKucha

12:30pm PDT

Welcome to the PNW Instructional Designers Collective
Thursday October 17, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
PNWIDs, a loose collective of instructional designers, faculty, tech related people, is a space to openly share ideas around teaching and learning. It is a place to develop friendships and community around the work we do and the invitation extends to anyone interested in participating. You have ideas to share? You want to see what other people are doing? You want to connect. Join us on the web at pnwids.com or listen to this six-minute explanation of why you should be involved!
Speakers
avatar for Todd Conaway

Todd Conaway

Instructional Designer, University of Washington | Bothell
Todd Conaway is an instructional designer at UW Bothell and spent ten years doing the same at Yavapai College in Arizona. Prior to that, he taught high school English for ten years at a small private school where he was able to combine his passion for the outdoors and digital tools... Read More →
Thursday October 17, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
  PechaKucha

1:00pm PDT

[Keynote] Why? A Reflection on Integrating Technology in Education
Thursday October 17, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
The integration of technology in education is not just about new tools and strategies; it's a personal journey shaped by each educator's unique motivations and experiences. In this presentation, I will examine the critical question of "why?" – why we choose to incorporate technology into our teaching practices and how this decision aligns with our personal and professional identities. I will explore the ethical considerations and challenges of merging empathy with innovation. This talk will emphasize the importance of understanding values, as well as the impact these have on our teaching philosophies. By sharing stories of navigating the complexities of my approaches to teaching, I'll illustrate how identifying and articulating our individual "whys" can lead to more intentional and meaningful educational practices.
Speakers
avatar for Demian Hommel

Demian Hommel

Associate Professor, Oregon State University
Dr. Demian Hommel is a passionate educator, researcher, innovator, and mentor, who approaches his work with a great mind, curiosity, kindness, and a humble spirit.Demian’s graduate studies at the University of Oregon leveraged social theory, ecology, and mixed methods to better... Read More →
Thursday October 17, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
  Keynote

4:30pm PDT

Reception
Thursday October 17, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
Sips, snacks, and connections!
Thursday October 17, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
  Food & Social
 
Friday, October 18
 

8:00am PDT

Breakfast
Friday October 18, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Gaiser Student Center
Enjoy a light breakfast with:
  • Coffee and tea
  • Assorted pastries
  • Uncut fruits including bananas, clementines, and small apples
Friday October 18, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Gaiser Student Center
  Food & Social

10:40am PDT

Debrief on New ADA / DOJ Accessibility Requirements
Friday October 18, 2024 10:40am - 11:20am PDT
Gaiser Student Center
On April 24, 2024, the Federal Register published the Justice Department (DOJ)’s latest rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This new mandate requires state and local governments to adopt technical standards to make their services and programs accessible online and through mobile apps. This applies to public K-12 and higher education institutions. In this discussion, we'll dig into this new directive and key implications.

Debrief on New Accessibility Requirements (Google Folder)
Speakers
avatar for Mel Stark

Mel Stark

Instructional Designer-Faculty, Lane Community College
avatar for Ana Thompson

Ana Thompson

Academic & Access Technologist, University of Washington Bothell
Ana Thompson has worked in higher education for the last 22 years in IT, digital learning and instructional design. As a Academic & Access Technologist, Ana enjoys working with faculty members, staff and students to streamline the use of technology tools as well as promote digital... Read More →
avatar for Amy Spielmaker

Amy Spielmaker

Instructional Designer, Web Developer, Instructor, akspiel.com
I am a freelance instructional designer, frontend developer, and instructor. I work with universities, community colleges, small businesses, and non-profit groups throughout Oregon to develop and maintain websites, create marketing materials, and assist with developing curriculum... Read More →
Friday October 18, 2024 10:40am - 11:20am PDT
Gaiser Student Center
  Group Discussion

11:30am PDT

Test Driving Our Favorite Tools
Friday October 18, 2024 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
This is a collaborative session with the whole group. Attendees are encouraged to share and demonstrate favorite tools and resources. 
Link to resources document
Friday October 18, 2024 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
  Group Discussion

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Friday October 18, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
Menu:
  • Brisket
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Coleslaw
  • Beans
  • Smoked carrots
  • Toast
Friday October 18, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
  Food & Social

12:30pm PDT

Conference Closing
Friday October 18, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
Wrap-up, announcements, and appreciation.
Friday October 18, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Gaiser Student Center
  Opening / Closing
 
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