2020 Digital Leadership Forum postponed due to COVID-19
2020 Digital Leadership Forum
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Join us March 27–28 for the Digital Leadership Forum, an opportunity for instructors to meet, interact, and share insights and strategies.
Scottsdale, AZ
Conference postponed
Our primary focus is ensuring the safety of our employees, customers, and all attendees at our events. We are taking the current situation with COVID-19 very seriously and after reviewing current guidance from government agencies, we have decided to reschedule the Digital Leadership Forum. Stay tuned for more information.
Scottsdale, AZ
Come share your insights and strategies
The Digital Leadership Forum is an opportunity for you to meet, interact, learn, and share insights and strategies with Pearson and each other. You’ll explore how technology can support and even transform your teaching efforts, while enhancing the student experience and success.
The 2020 Forum will offer sessions for the following specializations:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Biology (Majors only)
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Corequisite Math
- Information Technology
- Introductory Psychology & Sociology
- Marketing & Management
- Principles of Accounting & Economics
- Statistics
Experience our latest digital products and contribute to the development of new products and services by sharing your insight and expertise as an educator.
We look forward to seeing you in Arizona!
Agenda at a glance
Subject to change
Friday, March 27, 2020 |
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10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
Registration & Technology Showcase |
1:00–2:00 p.m. |
Lunch (Optional) |
2:00–2:45p.m. |
Welcome: Pearson’s Vision for the Future of Technology in Higher Ed |
| 2:45–3:00p.m. | Break |
3:00–4:15 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions by Specialization |
| 4:15–5:30 p.m. | Break |
5:30–6:15 p.m. |
Social Impact Activity with St. Mary’s Food Bank |
6:15–7:00 p.m. |
Reception & Technology Showcase |
7:15 p.m. |
Depart to Dinner Locations |
Breakout Sessions by Specialization — Friday, March 27
Anatomy & Physiology
Student engagement drives student achievement. Learn and share ideas about using media and technology for A&P lecture courses to engage your students and help them master course content. Get a sneak peek of media in development!
Biology
Join this session, Exploring the Future of Digital Learning in Majors Biology, to get a sneak peek of exciting new developments including virtual labs.
Calculus
Connect with your peers teaching calculus and explore teaching and learning strategies centered around visualization and conceptual learning.
Chemistry
Student engagement drives student achievement. Learn and share ideas about using media and technology for General Chemistry lecture courses to engage your students and help them master course content. Get a sneak peek of media in development!
Corequisite Math
Redesigning curriculum is a challenge. Join the conversation and share how your department is approaching the move to corequisite courses and best practices for implementation. Discuss what’s working, what’s not working, what you’re excited about, and what concerns you.
You’ll also have the chance to discover some recently released features within Pearson’s MyLab™ Math to manage corequisite courses.
Information Technology
Hear the MyLab™ IT story and learn what's new for 2020! MyLab IT continues to provide market-leading content through an authentic learning experience with integrated resources. New features and enhancements make MyLab IT easier than ever to use, all with the goal of student success — both in college and career.
Introductory Psychology & Sociology
Who better to talk about Revel™ than seasoned educators and a student who has used it? Explore specific techniques and strategies for using digital texts effectively to maximize student success. There will also be a discussion on customizing engagement strategies for any class — large or small, face-to-face or online.
Marketing & Management
In this session Marketing and Management instructors will have the opportunity to interact with our digital tools and discuss unique teaching and learning challenges.
Principles of Accounting & Economics
In this session accounting and economics instructors will have the opportunity to interact with our digital tools and discuss unique teaching and learning challenges.
Statistics
Join Michael Sullivan III, professor of mathematics and statistics at Joliet Junior College, as he shares his experience teaching Introduction to Statistics. He’ll discuss using data and software to help students "think statistically" and deepen their understanding of critical content.
Saturday, March 28, 2020 |
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7:30–8:45 a.m. |
Breakfast & Technology Showcase |
8:45–9:45 a.m. |
Keynote Address: Keynote Speaker: Michael Wood, Co-founder, 747 Insights |
9:45–10:00 a.m. |
Break |
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions by Specialization |
12:00–1:00 p.m. |
Lunch & Technology Showcase |
The Student Journey: Meeting the Milestones to Success (1:00–3:30 p.m.) |
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1:00–1:20 p.m. |
Interconnected Solutions Support a Student's Journey |
1:20–2:00 p.m. |
Affordability, Access, and Achievement with Inclusive Access |
2:00–2:15 p.m. |
Break |
2:15–2:50 p.m. |
Affordable On-Demand Expert Instructional Support |
2:50–3:30 p.m. |
Readiness, Persistence, and Employability |
3:30–3:45 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |
Breakout Sessions by Specialization — Saturday, March 28
Anatomy & Physiology
Student engagement drives student achievement. Learn and share ideas about using media and technology for A&P lecture courses to engage your students and help them master course content. Get a sneak peek of media in development!
Biology
Join this session, Exploring the Future of Digital Learning in Majors Biology, to get a sneak peek of exciting new developments including virtual labs.
Calculus
Connect with your peers teaching calculus and explore teaching and learning strategies centered around visualization and conceptual learning.
Chemistry
Student engagement drives student achievement. Learn and share ideas about using media and technology for General Chemistry lecture courses to engage your students and help them master course content. Get a sneak peek of media in development!
Corequisite Math
Redesigning curriculum is a challenge. Join the conversation and share how your department is approaching the move to corequisite courses and best practices for implementation. Discuss what’s working, what’s not working, what you’re excited about, and what concerns you.
You’ll also have the chance to discover some recently released features within Pearson’s MyLab™ Math to manage corequisite courses.
Information Technology
Hear the MyLab™ IT story and learn what's new for 2020! MyLab IT continues to provide market-leading content through an authentic learning experience with integrated resources. New features and enhancements make MyLab IT easier than ever to use, all with the goal of student success — both in college and career.
Introductory Psychology & Sociology
Who better to talk about Revel™ than seasoned educators and a student who has used it? Explore specific techniques and strategies for using digital texts effectively to maximize student success. There will also be a discussion on customizing engagement strategies for any class — large or small, face-to-face or online.
Marketing & Management
In this session Marketing and Management instructors will have the opportunity to interact with our digital tools and discuss unique teaching and learning challenges.
Principles of Accounting & Economics
In this session accounting and economics instructors will have the opportunity to interact with our digital tools and discuss unique teaching and learning challenges.
Statistics
Join Michael Sullivan III, professor of mathematics and statistics at Joliet Junior College, as he shares his experience teaching Introduction to Statistics. He’ll discuss using data and software to help students "think statistically" and deepen their understanding of critical content.
Keynote Speaker
Michael Wood
Generation Nation: An Insider’s Look at Gen Z
Saturday, March 28, 8:45 a.m.
As globally connected citizens, we’re no doubt living in a time of profound demographic, cultural, and technological change. To remain fresh and relevant, and truly connect with our Gen Z students, we need to better understand each generation's inherent values and attitudes.
Michael Wood, co-founder of 747 Insights and industry thought leader, will share key findings and insights from Generation Nation 2020, the latest wave of research exploring the attitudes and values of Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers. Join Michael for an exciting presentation to truly understand what’s on the minds and in the hearts of today’s young people.
These findings are guaranteed to inform, immerse, and inspire!
About Michael Wood
Michael is a sought-after generational expert, researcher, and presenter. Formerly a partner at TRU for 17 years, the leading research firm specializing in teens and twenty-somethings, and now the co-founder and CEO of 747 Insights, Michael has spent the past two decades invigorating clients with his valuable expertise and insights.
Over the course of his career, he has helped hundreds of the world’s leading brands, organizations, colleges, and universities better understand and connect with their constituents, including over 100 of the world’s most powerful brands — Nike and Adidas, Coke and Pepsi, Nordstrom and Target, among others.
Michael has been widely quoted on youth-marketing issues, appearing in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Time, Business Week, Newsweek, Forbes, Fortune, Advertising Age and on CBS, CNN, CNBC, NPR, and countless other media.
A true southern gentleman, Michael enjoys being a dad to two Gen Z daughters, running outdoors (rain or shine), and Alabama football.
Hotel & Travel
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the 2020 Digital Leadership Forum!
All sessions and conference activities will be held at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
6902 East Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85245
Please contact DLF@pearson.com for special hotel accommodation requests.
Questions?
We’re happy to assist you as you make plans to join us in Scottsdale. For questions about the 2020 Digital Leadership Forum, please contact DLF@pearson.com.