Education 3.0:
Yellowdig's Learning Conference

On August 2nd, innovative higher education faculty and leaders gathered in this virtual conference exploring human-powered learning with Yellowdig.

What was the Learning Conference?

“Education 3.0 is where institutions empower students by strategically thinking about the needs of the modern learner, the workforce they're entering, the ways to make learning more relevant to them, and how to meet their need to connect with their peers and resources in a modern way.” ~ Shaunak Roy, Yellowdig's Founder and CEO

The conference was held on August 2nd, virtually. At the start of the day, we explored Education 3.0 from a broad industry perspective with insights from leaders across higher education. Then, we shifted the conversation to dig into inspiring stories of instructors successfully utilizing Yellowdig and other techniques to bring elements of Education 3.0 into their classrooms.

Agenda

Agenda
August 2nd, 9am - 5pm ET via Zoom

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9:00 am - 9:30 am EST

Opening Remarks

Join us for an enlightening session as Shaunak Roy, the visionary CEO of Yellowdig, takes the stage to deliver his captivating opening remarks...Read more.

Speakers:

Shaunak Roy, Founder + CEO of Yellowdig
Brianna Bannach, Marketing Team Lead at Yellowdig

9:35 am -

10:20 am

EST

Education 3.0 Roundtable

A dynamic and enlightening session, the "Education 3.0 Roundtable," features an esteemed panel of speakers who are at the forefront of educational innovation...Read more.

Speakers:

Genevieve Feliú, VP of Innovation at CAEL
Shaunak Roy, Founder & CEO of Yellowdig
Quentin McAndrew, Ph.D., Academic Strategist at Coursera
Wendy Colby, Vice President, and Associate Provost at Boston University Virtual
Dr. Jeff D. Borden, Dean, School of Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University

10:25 am -

11:10 am EST

Yellowdig Across the Learner Lifecycle Demonstration

Prepare to be immersed in a captivating session where we showcase the transformative capabilities of Yellowdig throughout the learner journey...Read more.

Featuring:

Bob Ertischek, Head of Client Success, Yellowdig
Tyler Rohrbaugh, VP, Strategic Partnerships, Yellowdig

1:35 pm -

2:05 pm EST

Insider Tips from Yellowdig Power Users

Get ready for an informative and action-packed rapid session where you will have the...Read more.

Speakers:

Jill Anderson, Lead Instructional Technologist at North Carolina State University
Kelly O'Brien, Executive-in-Residence, Lecturer at California State University Monterey Bay, College of Business
Jean Starobin, Adjunct Faculty & Online Program Consultant at University of Florida & UIUC Gies COB
Julie D Hathaway-Nepple, University Instructor at Regis University

2:10 pm -

2:50 pm EST

Achieving Results that Matter: High-Performing Faculty Share Their Teaching Insights

This captivating session brings together a panel of esteemed speakers who have achieved remarkable results in their teaching practi...Read more.

Featuring:

Luis Alvarado, Assistant Director, Office of Digital Learning & Strategy at the American University
Sarah Montgomery-Richards, Instructor, Philosophy and Communications Departments at Northwestern Michigan College
Ashlie Kauffman Sarsgard, Lead Instructional Designer, University of Maryland School
John Johnson, Professional Programs Manager, Project Management Center for Excellence, University of Maryland

11:20 am -

11:50 am

EST

Novel Techniques to Boost Student Engagement in Discussions

Get ready to explore groundbreaking approaches in the realm of student engagement during the captivatin...Read more.

Speakers:

Adam King, Sr. Asso. Director at UIUC, Gies College of Business
Ronald Guymon, Sr. Lecturer at UIUC, Gies College of Business
Melanie Wiscount, Ed. D., Asso. Learning Designer at UIUC, Gies College of Business

11:55 am -

12:40 am

EST

A Conversation Between Student and Instructor about Learning Communities that Advance Learning and Collaboration

Join us in this unique dialogue that brings together two perspectives that are pivotal to creating effective learning commu....Read more.

Speakers:

Jeff Bieganek, Executive Director at GBC Roundtable
Trisica Young, Master Student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tawnya Means, Assistant Dean for Educational Innovation and Chief Learning Officer at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Gies College of Business
Dr. Kenneth Murphy, Assistant Professor of Teaching of Operations and Decision Technologies at Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California Irvine

12:45 pm -

1:30 pm EST

Strategic Business Program Design with Boston University

Learn from the innovators behind Boston University's successful online MBA program.

Speakers:

Paul Carlile, Senior Associate Dean for Innovation at Questrom School of Business at Boston University
Aanchal Singh, Director of Program Innovation, Online MBA at Boston University Questrom School of Business

3:00 pm -

3:50 pm EST

The Modern Parlor: Co-Creating Knowledge in Online Learning Communities

A thought-provoking session featuring two distinguished speakers who are passionate about cultivating dynamic and collabor...Read more.

Speakers:

Angela Atwell, Executive Director, Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
David Blakesley, Campbell Chair in Technical Communication (Clemson) & Publisher (Parlor Press)

4:00 pm -

5:00 pm

Humanities from the Heart - Connecting Current and Future Learners

Discover how the humanities not only enrich critical thinking but also cultivate empathy, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the world around us.

Speakers:

Rebecca Barry, Associate Teaching Professor at Arizona State University
Dr. Mark Howell, Professor of Communications, Northwestern Michigan College
Madison Auchincloss, Honors English Student, University of Michigan

3:00 pm -

3:50 pm EST

Creating a Network of Peer Learners for Nurses in the Field

Typical education models were not designed for the adult learner. As you are likely well aware, learners who are also a part of the worki...Read more.

Speaker: Rachel Sumner, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ontario Tech TALENT Inc.

4:00 pm -

5:00 pm EST

Building a Community-driven Professional Learning Program

This Spring, Course Hero launched a Teaching Practice Program. This session will feature facilitators of the program and adu...Read more.

Speakers:

Sean Michael Morris, Vice President, Academics, Course Hero
Dr. Mike Swoboda, [Adult learner in Course Hero's Teaching Practice program], Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Sport & Exercise Science, Park University
Laura Summers, Program Leader & Associate Professor, CTT; Prof Learning, Coaching, Online & Hybrid Pedagogy at the University of Colorado Denver [Taught the Faculty Resilience & Well-being course during Course Hero's Teaching Practice Program]
Fallon Willoughby, Assistant Professor at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

11:20 am -

11:50 am EST

Follow the Yellowdig Road: The Path to the Emerald City of Multigenerational Learner Engagement

Join Ali Gordon and Dr. Deb Royal of Regis University to learn how they advocate for safe, inclusive, highly interactive, student-centered teaching and learning, with technology to enhance content delivery and interaction across various modalities.

Speakers:

Ali Gordon, RN, Traditional Program Coordinator in the Undergraduate Program at Loretto Heights School of Nursing at Regis University

Dr. Deb Roybal, Associate Professor of leadership and public health policy courses in the Loretto Heights School of Nursing and the Division of Health Services Education at Regis University

11:55 am -

12:40 am

EST

From Plants to PT: The Learner and Instructor Perspective on Active Learning Communities

This session showcases a diverse panel of speakers who will provide unique insights into the power of active learning communities acros...Read more.

Speakers:

Andrew Baldwin, PT, DPT, Co-Director of Clinical Education, Mary Baldwin University
Laura Irish, Teaching Specialist, University of Minnesota
Bryana Leverentz, Occupational Therapy Student , St. Catherine University

12:45 pm -

1:30 pm

EST

A Memoir of an Anatomy and Physiology Professor: Sparking Organic Student Engagement and Building a Community of Belonging

Dr. Carole Brown will share her inspiring memoir, recounting her experiences as an Anato...Read more.

Speaker:

Dr. Carole Brown, Chair, Faculty Teaching and Learning Center, Associate Professor, Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology – Aims Community College

Speaker Highlights

Take a look at the fantastic speakers who joined us below!

Shaunak Roy

Founder and CEO

Yellowdig

Ashlie Kauffman Sarsgard

Lead Instructional Designer, IDEA Team

University of Maryland

Brianna Bannach

Marketing Team Lead

Yellowdig

Genevieve Feliu

VP of Innovation

Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)

Dr. Jeff D. Borden

Dean, School of Leadership Studies

Gonzaga University

Jill Anderson

Lead Instructional Technologist

North Carolina State University

John Johnson

Professional Programs Manager, PM Center for Excellence

University of Maryland

Julie D Hathaway-Nepple

University Instructor

Regis University

Luis Alvarado

Assistant Director, Office of Digital Learning & Strategy

American University

Sarah Montgomery-Richards

Instructor, Philosophy and Communications Departments

Northwestern Michigan College

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Wendy Colby

Vice President and Associate Provost

Boston University

Jeff Bieganek

Executive Director

GBC Roundtable

Aanchal Singh

Director of Program Innovation, Online MBA

Boston University, Questrom School of Business

Paul Carlile

Senior Associate Dean for Innovation

Boston University, Questrom School of Business

Jean Starobin

Adjunct Faculty & Online Program Consultant

University of Florida & UIUC Gies COB

Adam King

Senior Associate Director of Teaching and Learning Technology

UIUC, Gies College of Business

Melanie Wiscount

Associate Learning Designer

UIUC, Gies College of Business

Ronald Guymon

Senior Lecturer

UIUC, Gies College of Business

Tawnya Means

Assistant Dean & Chief Learning Officer

UIUC, Gies College of Business

Kelly O'Brien

Executive-in-Residence, Lecturer

California State University Monterey Bay, College of Business

Trisica Young

Master Student

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Dr. Kenneth (Ken) E. Murphy

Assistant Professor of Teaching of Operations and Decision Technologies

Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California Irvine

Angela Atwell

Executive Director

Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

David Blakesley

Executive Director

Campbell Chair in Technical Communication (Clemson)

Publisher (Parlor Press)

Dr. Mark Howell

Professor of Communications

Northwestern Michigan College

Emma LeFèvre

Honors English Student

University of Michigan

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Rebecca Barry

Associate Teaching Professor

Arizona State University

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Ali Gordon, RN

Traditional Program Coordinator in the Undergraduate Program

Loretto Heights School of Nursing at Regis University

Andrew Baldwin, PT, DPT

Co-Director of Clinical Education

Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Program, Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences at Mary Baldwin University

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Bryana Leverentz

Occupational Therapy Student

St. Catherine University

Dr. Carole Brown

Chair, Faculty Teaching and Learning Center

Associate Professor, Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology – Aims Community College

Dr. Deb Roybal

Associate Professor of Leadership & Public Health Policy Courses

Loretto Heights School of Nursing at Regis University

Laura Irish

Teaching Specialist

University of Minnesota

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What Yellowdig Conference Attendees Say...

"I was inspired by the way professors and instructional designers told their success stories. They are creatively using Yellowdig to improve engagement and learning outcomes not only in the context of a discussion board, but also as a means of driving engagement and mastery of their course content. I am truly excited by these results and will continue to encourage others to try this platform."

- Mike Caruso, Manager of Instructional Design, AllCampus

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Education 3.0: Yellowdig's Learning Conference

What was the Learning Conference?

Agenda August 2nd, 9am - 5pm ET via Zoom

Speaker Highlights

What Yellowdig Conference Attendees Say...

Education 3.0:
Yellowdig's Learning Conference

Agenda
August 2nd, 9am - 5pm ET via Zoom