What to Expect at the 2020 Digital Education Summit

Digital Education Summit
Presented by SHSU Online
September 25, 2020
Streaming Event

One Day, 28 Presenters, and 20+ Sessions for Easier and Effective Online Courses

Featuring presenters from across the continent, this year’s Digital Education summit is a free one-day virtual event for the education community where educators can share their experiences, teach, learn, and promote effective practices and methodologies.

Claim Your Free Virtual Ticket for #DES20

Here’s a sneak peek at this year’s event so you can get the most out of your experience.

9:00 A.M.	Keynote Dr. Mike Wesch
10:00 A.M.	Designing for All: Universal Design for Learning Jessica Collier, Jamie Thompson, Kimberly LaPrairie Engaging Online Discussions: Beyond a Prompt and Reply to 3 Peers Dr. Susan Wegmann, Dr. Joyce McCauley Zooming my Content via Meeting or Webinar Darren Williams Crashing the Boards to Build Content Understanding and Community Dr. Mary B. Swarthout, Dr. Taylor Martin
11:00 A.M.	Visuals Boost Interest: Creating Visual Learning Materials Without a Graphic Design Background Christopher Davis Activities for Discussion Forums that Can Enhance Learning Peggy Holzweiss Create and Host Beautiful Educational Websites for Free Kyle Jones In Picasso's Shoes: Promoting SEL through the Online Picasso Project Platform Dr. Enrique Mallen
Noon	Lunch Break
1:00 P.M.	T.B.D. Dr. Mike Wesch Day 1 Student Engagement: It's Not How You Finish It's How You Start Dr. Carliss Miller Engaging Online Students Through Podcasting Dr. Astrid Kendrick, Dr. David Scott, Stephen Hurley Development of Augmented Reality Tools to Enhance Introductory CAD Courses Ulan Dakeev
2:00 P.M.	When Everyone Goes Online: Supporting Academically At-Risk Students from a Distance Erin Gordon Promote Effective Student Engagement and Collaboration Ms. Uma Panchapakeson Tools to Help Students Bridge the Transition to Online Learning Dr. Forrest Lane Cultivating World Citizens: A Transnational Rhetoric and Communication Model Dr. Xiaobo Wang
3:00 P.M.	Accessible Course Materials 101: What You Need to Know to Ensure Equal Digital Access Morgan Lutz Discussions Suck - But Yours Don't Have To Christina Zientek flipgrid: Effective, Intrusive, or Overwhelming Dr. Diane Dowdey Building Community Presence, Cognitive Presence, and Teaching Presence in Virtual Learning Spaces Dr. Jennifer Miller

More Info

When and where is this year's event?

Digital Education Summit
Friday, September 25, 2020
Streaming Online

Who can attend #DES20?

The Digital Education Summit is open to all educators - past, present, or future - everyone is welcome to attend this year’s event.

What is the cost to attend #DES20?

The 2020 Digital Education Summit is 100% free.

Who to contact with questions?

#DES20 Committee
Co-chairs: Eric Odom, Kelly Byrd, and Evelyn Hasouris-Turner.
descommittee@shsu.edu
936.294.2740