Name: Deepening Student Connections with eJournals: Building Relationships One Entry at a Time
Start: 2024-07-31T09:00:00-0500
End: 2024-07-31T09:45:00-0500

We are very excited to invite you to the Summer Institute for Distance Learning and Instructional Technology (SIDLIT “Side Light”) 2024 Annual Conference, which will be held on July 29-31, 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas. This year marks the 25th anniversary of SIDLIT, and we have prepared a special program to celebrate this milestone. For the first time ever, our physical location this year is: The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS, 66160 – or join us virtually!

The theme of SIDLIT 2024 is “Lensing the Past, Zooming In on the Present, Developing Future Passions for Learning.” We will explore together how we can use the lessons learned from the past, the challenges, opportunities, and innovations of the present, and the emerging trends of the future to enhance our online learning and instructional design practices. We will also collaborate on how we can foster and activate a passion for lifelong learning among ourselves and our students.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

C2C aims to host SIDLIT 2024—in-person and virtually—in a mutually respectful environment. SIDLIT 2024 is inclusive of people from all backgrounds: ethnicities, races, countries of origin, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, body sizes, economic backgrounds, educational backgrounds, professional backgrounds, employment statuses, abilities, and other dimensions. We are getting together, staying together, and building the future together, with all of our strengths together.

Host Institution

KU Med Center - 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160

Wednesday July 31, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

HEB 2211

As online learning continues to transform and expand, the need for genuine, one-on-one instructor-student interaction has never been more critical. eJournals are a powerful way to foster meaningful connections and continuous dialogue between faculty and students.

In this session, we will:

Get acquainted with eJournals, how they work, and the advantages they bring to the virtual learning environment.
Explore the benefits of using eJournals as a medium for tailored interactions with each student.

Understand how consistent communication through eJournals can build trust, mutual respect, and a deeper understanding between educators and their students.

Discover the profound effects of encouraging students to engage in reflective thinking, helping them internalize and apply their learnings more effectively.

Speakers

Linda Wiley

LMS Admin/Instructional Designer, Lees-McRae College

Linda Wiley is the LMS Administrator/Instructional Designer at Lees-McRae College and a Doctoral Candidate in Baker University’s Instructional Design & Performance Technology Program. With over 30 years in education and technology, she has deep experience in teaching and instructional... Read More →

Wednesday July 31, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
HEB 2211

Teaching and Learning at a Distance, Virtual

SIDLIT 2024

Linda Wiley

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