Learning Sciences and Online Learning Symposium

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Talks at MIT


Wednesday May 20, 2:30-3:30 PM, Room 4-270

Trends in Education & Technology in Higher Ed: An Inequality & Inclusivity Perspective
Speaker: Laura Czerniewicz

Description: In unequal societies and education systems, educational technology trends exemplify implicit tensions of inequality and inequity. This talk will analyse current global ed tech trends with an interest in inclusivity, from a South African perspective. Laura Czerniewicz is the Director of the Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching at the University of Cape Town.

Wednesday May 20, 4-5:15 PM, Room 4-270

What is Best Learned Online and What Types of Students Benefit from Online Learning
Speakers: Bror Saxberg, Shanna Smith Jaggars, Dan Butin

Description: Panel discussion with Bror Saxberg, Chief Learning Officer, Kaplan, Inc.; Shanna Smith Jaggars, Assistant Director, Community College Research Center; and Dan Butin, Dean of the School of Education and Social Policy, Merrimack College. Moderated by Vijay Kumar, Director of Special Educational Initiatives in the MIT Office of Digital Learning.

(Between the two events, there will be a brief refreshment break from 3:30-4:00 PM.)

Local Events


Wednesday, May 20, 11:00-12:30PM
Freedom Trail Walking Tour

Tours


MIT Campus Tours
Regularly scheduled student-led campus tours are conducted Monday through Friday at 11 AM and at 3 PM. They depart from the Building 7 Lobby, located at 77 Massachusetts Avenue, and generally last 75-90 minutes.



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