#SAtech and #EDtech Picks for the #ACPA14 Conference

This year the Convention team did a major overhaul of the schedule and session types to bring a fresh approach to our professional development.  Much of this innovation relates to technology, social media, and cutting edge practices.  Below you will find general sessions related to technology as well as the new “Genius Labs.”  In addition to these programs, check out the HEd Talk and keynote speakers (and Theorist HEdTalks, too).  Many address technology-related topics.

(And if I missed a session, please let me know!)

General Sessions

NYUTube: Interactive Media Strategies for Engaging Incoming Students
Monday, March 31, 2014; 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM; Indiana Convention Center, 234
Zachary Harrell, New York University; Denise Boneta, New York University

Grills, Twerking, and Theme-Parties: Social Media and Culturally Appropriated Messages
Monday, March 31, 2014, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Marriott Ballroom 5, 6
Stephen John Quaye, Miami University; Chanel P Wright, Miami University

Sexist, Racist Attacks on University of Illinois Chancellor Wise: Students’ Use of Social Media and Social Justice Education
Monday, March 31, 2014, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Indiana Convention Center, #ACPATrendingNow Table 11

College Students’ Use of Social Media as Means of Social Activism
Monday, March 31, 2014, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Indiana Convention Center, #ACPATrendingNow Table 3

Digital Leadership: An Essential Competency for Progressive Administrators
Monday, March 31, 2014; 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM; Indiana Convention Center, 143
Tony Doody, Rutgers University

Narrating Learning and Development: Digital Storytelling and Applying Theory
Monday, March 31, 2014; 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM; Indiana Convention Center, 142
Jonathan Davis, Vanderbilt University; Joi Hayes, Vanderbilt University; Anna Kruger, Vanderbilt University; Charlotte McLoud, Vanderbilt University; Maryann Rainey, Vanderbilt University; Angela Zito, Vanderbilt University

University in the New Millennium: Threats, Opportunities, and Change
Monday, March 31, 2014; 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM; Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Indiana E
Paul G Brown, Boston College

Mobile Guides for Colleges and Universities – Leveraging Technology
Monday, March 31, 2014, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, Indiana Convention Center, 133
Joey Ziminsky, Guidebook; Isabel Yap, Guidebook

Extended Session – Geeks in College: Is Your Campus Nerd-Friendly? Episode 2!
Monday, March 31, 2014; 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Marriott Ballroom 5, 6
Brian MacDonald, Rutgers University; Alfred Day, University of California Berkeley; Patrica Nguyen, Cornell University; Eugene Frier, University of North Texas; Tyler Miller, Fresno State University; Eugene Ahn, Adam WarRock (Performer)

Reinventing Reflection through Digital Storytelling: Getting Students to Create Something Useful to Them & You
Monday, March 31, 2014, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Indiana F
Kristin E Norris, IUPUI; Anne Weiss, IUPUI

Using Social Media in Student Affairs: An Evidence-Based Approach
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Marriott Ballroom 5, 6
Reynol Junco, Purdue University / Harvard University

Accessibility & Technology: Anyone Can Do It, and Everyone Should
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Marriott Ballroom 1
Rachel Luna, University of the Pacific

The Student Affairs Unconference. Engage. Create Change.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014; 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM; Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Indiana E
Joseph Ginese, Borough of Manhattan Community College; Kristen L Abell, University of Missouri-Kansas City

University Responses to Social Media Incidents: Planning and execution
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, Indiana Convention Center, #ACPATrendingNow Table 1

Senior Student Affairs Officers on Social Media: Good idea or bad idea? Why?
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, Indiana Convention Center, #ACPATrendingNow Table 7

Experiments in Teaching and Training with Social Media
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Marriott Ballroom 5, 6
Paul G Brown, Boston College

Promising Practice – Reinvent Assessment Using Social Media!
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Marriott Ballroom 10
Amy M Dinise-Halter, MSU Denver

Promising Practice – Creating and Implementing an Online LGBTQ Ally Training Program
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Marriott Ballroom 9
Joe Ritchie, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Giblin, Old Dominion University; Kate Polivka, Trinity University

Promising Practice – Creating Technology-Based Methods to Measure Residential Engagement and Community Outcomes
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Marriott Ballroom 4
Amber C Fallucca, University of South Carolina

Online Learners and Student Affairs: Reinventing Professional Preparation
Wednesday, April 2, 2014, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM, Indiana Convention Center, 144
Daniel W Calhoun, Georgia Southern University; Lucy Santos Green, Georgia Southern University

Genius Labs

One of the innovative new ideas ACPA is experimenting with at convention this year is known as the “Genius Labs.”  These short half hour sessions are hands-on how-to demonstrations on various tech tools.

Sunday March 30, 2014

  • Using Google Apps for Education, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM, Emily R Forte (Villanova University), Indiana Convention Center – 140
  • Basecamp: A User’s Guide to Project Management, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM, Carey Loch (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – 141
  • How to use Social Media Monitoring (Tweet Deck), 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM, Kristen L Abell (University of Missouri-Kansas City,) Indiana Convention Center – 142
  • Maximizing your LinkedIn profile, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM, John Link (Ohio State University) Indiana Convention Center, Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • How To Use Social Media Monitoring (Hootsuite), 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM, Robyn Ginese (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – 140
  • Using Google Hangout, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM, Matthew Ferguson (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – 141
  • Using Poll Everywhere, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM, Brian MacDonald (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – 142
  • 5 Event Planning/Organization Apps, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM, Krista Kohlmann (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • 5 Public Domain Image Sites, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Michael Abdallah (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – 140
  • Creating a Simple WordPress Blog, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Courtney S O’Connell (Equalman Studios), Indiana Convention Center – 141
  • Making the Most of Backchannel, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Joseph Ginese (Borough of Manhattan Community College), Indiana Convention Center – 142
  • Creating a movie with iMovie, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Benjamin Lamb (Williams College), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area

Monday March 31, 2014

  • Why You Need Twitter and How to Use It, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM, Robyn Ginese (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Twitter: Beyond the Basics, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM, Ed Cabellon (Bridgewater State University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Best Practices in Prezi, 10:30 AM  – 11:00 AM Benjamin Lamb (Williams College), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Turn your Resume into an Infographic, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Courtney S O’Connell (Equalman Studios), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Maximizing Your LinkedIn Profile, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM, John Link (Ohio State University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Best Practices in Power Point, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM, Michael Abdallah (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Using Google Apps for Education, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM, Emily R Forte (Villanova University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Making the Most of Backchannel, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM, Joseph Ginese (Borough of Manhattan Community College), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Understanding Facebook and Google Analytics, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM, Michael Abdallah (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area

Tuesday April 1, 2014

  • Creating a Simple WordPress Blog, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Courtney S O’Connell (Equalman Studios), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Surveys: Wufoo, Zoomerang, Survey Monkey and Google Forms, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM, Charity Romano (California College of the Arts), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Tips for Video/Skype Interviews, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM, Matthew Ferguson (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • How to Use Social Media Monitoring (Tweet Deck), 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Kristen L Abell (University of Missouri-Kansas City), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • 5 Event Planning/Organization Apps, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Krista Kohlmann (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Using Poll Everywhere, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Brian MacDonald (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Using Google Hangout, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM, Matthew Ferguson (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Turn Your Resume into an Infographic, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM, Courtney S O’Connell (Equalman Studios), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Why You Need Twitter and How to Use It, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM, Robyn Ginese (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Twitter: Beyond the Basics, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM, Ed Cabellon (Bridgewater State University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Welcome Videos 101: Creating Effective Multimedia on a Budget (and in one day!), 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Brian MacDonald (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Basecamp: A Users Guide to Project Management, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM, Carey Loch (Rutgers University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Creating a Movie with iMovie, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM, Benjamin Lamb (Williams College), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area
  • Maximizing your LinkedIn Profile, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM, John Link (Ohio State University), Indiana Convention Center – Hoosier Foyer – Genius Lab Area

Published by Paul Gordon Brown

Dr. Paul Gordon Brown (he/him/his) is a scholar, consultant and speaker specializing residential curriculum and curricular approaches, and in student learning and development’s intersection with technology, social media and design. Paul has 20 years of professional experience in higher education and student affairs as both an administrator and instructor. Paul currently serves as the Director of the Campus Experience for the higher education technology software company, Roompact. An experienced presenter, Paul has had accepted and given over 300 presentations locally, nationally, and internationally. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the State University of New York College at Geneseo, a Master of Science degree in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University, and a PhD in Higher Education from Boston College.

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