ICTCM 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19
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2020 Program Committee
32nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics
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Conference Cancellation
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 cancel the International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (ICTCM). We are refunding event registration fees and appreciate the flexibility and understanding of all those who planned to attend. All refunds will be issued to the form of payment used when originally registering.
Orlando, FL
Conference Cancellation
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 cancel the International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (ICTCM). We are refunding event registration fees and appreciate the flexibility and understanding of all those who planned to attend. All refunds will be issued to the form of payment used when originally registering.
Orlando, FL
Hosted By
Conference Co-chairs
Rachid Ait Maalem Lahcen
Ram Mohapatra, Ph.D.
Join us for an exploration of math and statistics ed tech learning
At ICTCM 2020, you will join colleagues and thought leaders for an in-depth look at the most valuable emerging technologies, teaching methods, and systems for increasing student achievement in college math and statistics. It’s your opportunity to:
- Learn about new educational technologies from the experts who use them
- Share your own knowledge and experience with colleagues
- Get involved with ed tech on a global level
Whether you teach developmental math, calculus, or statistics, or you’re engaged in instructor preparation, ICTCM is for you. You won’t just discover breakthrough classroom technologies — you’ll meet dynamic educators and share in discussions that’ll powerfully impact the way you teach. You’ll return home refreshed — ready to apply new skills, integrate ed tech into your courses, and inspire students in new ways.
Registration
Join us for ICTCM 2020 in Orlando, FL. See below for registration options and offers.
Conference registration includes: Access to all sessions and the exhibition area, 2 computer mini-courses, 2 receptions, as well as a breakfast buffet on Friday and Saturday.
Want to attend the conference, but funding is an issue? We've put together a sample letter that will help you make your case.
Individual rates |
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| Individual rates | |
| Full conference | $350 |
| One-day conference | $200 |
Group ratesAvailable for four or more attendees from one institution. Attendees must register together. |
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| Group rates | |
| Full conference | $200 |
| One-day conference | $100 |
Pre-Conference Session Rates |
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| MyLab Math Workshops | $25 |
| Kennedy Space Center Pre-Session | $150 |
| Seaworld Pre-conference Session | $75 |
*Must be registered for the conference to participate
*Fee includes applicable meals, transportation and educational tours
Conference Program
The following details will help you plan your attendance at ICTCM:
- Registration provides access to all 30-minute program sessions, computer mini-courses, 15-minute contributed sessions, poster sessions, the exhibit hall, and two networking receptions.
- A breakfast buffet will be provided during the Keynote Address on Friday, 3/13, and Saturday, 3/14 and is included in the registration fee.
- Sessions include a 30-minute presentation in a lecture-style format with time for Q&A. Descriptions of the sessions are located in the full schedule.
- Computer mini-courses are 90-minute, hands-on, interactive workshops in which each attendee will have access to a laptop and/or tablet.
Agenda At-A-Glance
*Wednesday pre-conference sessions require additional fees. The fee includes applicable meals, transportation and educational tours. Reference the pre-conference session description for additional information.
Pre-Conference Session Information
Kennedy Space Center Pre-Conference Session
Developing Curriculum Resources Using Apollo 11 and the Exploration of Mars to Excite Our Students and Engage Them in Mathematics
Agenda
Wednesday
- 7:30am - 8:30am | Breakfast
- 8:30am - 9:30am | Transportation to Kennedy Space Center
- 10:00am - 12:00pm | Kennedy Space Center Tour
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Explore the Space Center
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Transportation to Renaissance Orlando
Thursday
- 7:00am - 8:00am | Breakfast
- 8:00am - 12:00pm | Storybooking Modules Part I
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch
- 1:00pm - 4:45pm | Storybooking Modules Part II
Description
We will spend all day Wednesday at the Kennedy Space Center (transportation provided) with a behind-the-scenes tour lead by Frank Hughes. Frank is currently the president of Tietronix Software after retiring as the chief of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Spaceflight Training Division. He joined NASA at the Kennedy Space Center fresh out of college and worked spaceflight training in Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station and future exploration programs, training the flight crews, the flight controllers, and the trainers. We will spend all day Thursday before the start of ICTCM back in Orlando storyboarding modules. Space in the presession is limited and participants are expected to present their modules at ICTCM 2021.
*Thursday workshops and pre-conference sessions require additional fees. The fee includes applicable meals, transportation and educational tours. Reference the pre-conference session description for additional information.
Pre-Conference Session Information
Kennedy Space Center Pre-Conference Session
Developing Curriculum Resources Using Apollo 11 and the Exploration of Mars to Excite Our Students and Engage Them in Mathematics
Agenda
Wednesday
- 7:30am - 8:30am | Breakfast
- 8:30am - 9:30am | Transportation to Kennedy Space Center
- 10:00am - 12:00pm | Kennedy Space Center Tour
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Explore the Space Center
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Transportation to Renaissance Orlando
Thursday
- 7:00am - 8:00am | Breakfast
- 8:00am - 12:00pm | Storybooking Modules Part I
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch
- 1:00pm - 4:45pm | Storybooking Modules Part II
Description
We will spend all day Wednesday at the Kennedy Space Center (transportation provided) with a behind-the-scenes tour lead by Frank Hughes. Frank is currently the president of Tietronix Software after retiring as the chief of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Spaceflight Training Division. He joined NASA at the Kennedy Space Center fresh out of college and worked spaceflight training in Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station and future exploration programs, training the flight crews, the flight controllers, and the trainers. We will spend all day Thursday before the start of ICTCM back in Orlando storyboarding modules. Space in the presession is limited and participants are expected to present their modules at ICTCM 2021.
SeaWorld Pre-Conference Session
ICTCM 2020 Pre-Conference at SeaWorld: Integrative Learning
Agenda
Thursday
- 8:30am - 9:30am | Breakfast
- 9:45am | Leave to SeaWorld
- 10:00am - 12:00pm | SeaWorld Tour
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Lunch and Explore SeaWorld (on own)*
- 2:00pm | Return to Hotel
- 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Integrative Learning
Description
We are happy to announce that we collaborated with our friends at SeaWorld to host a pre-conference at the Orlando park on March 12, 2020. The main objective is to facilitate an enjoyable learning experience in which you explore and think of ways to integrate it (activities/project/application) in the classroom. Nowadays, there is a need for students to have both depth of understanding of their majors and a broad range of skills and knowledge in order to be successful in professional careers. During the tour, please keep in mind that the primary expertise of SeaWorld staff lies in natural history, conservation biology, animal rescue and rehabilitation. It will be our task to find out how to connect some of those areas or operations with our fields: Math or Statistics.
Friday, March 13, 2020 |
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7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Registration |
8:00–9:15 a.m. |
Breakfast Buffet, Welcome & Keynote Address |
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall |
9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. |
Sessions |
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Mini-Courses |
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. |
Keynote Panel Discussion How Would You Reimagine Mathematics Education so Every student Has a Better Future? Rachid Ait Maalem Lahcen, University of Central Florida Eric Mazur, Harvard University Frank Hughes, Tietronix, Inc Jessica Bernards, Portland Community College |
2:30–3:00 p.m. |
Highlight on Exhibits & Faculty Poster Sessions |
4:30–5:15 p.m. |
ICTCM Participatory Space Program Panel |
Panel Information
ICTCM Participatory Space Program Panel
Panel: Real World Application in the Space Program
Friday, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Description
A participatory plenary panel on Friday celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing and exploring the use of the space program as a setting to excite our students and engage them in learning and doing mathematics.
Speakers
Frank Hughes, Tietronix
Frank Wattenberg, USMA
Marianna Bonanome, CityTech
Kristin Arney, US Army
Sean Griffin, USMA
Saturday, March 14, 2020 |
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7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Registration |
8:00–8:45 a.m. |
Breakfast Buffet & Keynote Address Educating the Innovators of the 21st Century Eric Mazur, Harvard University |
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall |
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Mini–Courses |
9:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m. |
Sessions |
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. |
Highlight on Exhibits & Faculty Poster Sessions |
4:30–6:00 p.m. |
ICTCM Pi Day Celebration Reception |
Keynote Speakers
Conrad Wolfram, Strategic Director and European Co-Founder/CEO of Wolfram
Friday, March 13, 2020, 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m.
The Maths Fix: Reformation for the AI Age
The importance of quantitative understanding for jobs, society and management has exploded over the last few decades. Meanwhile, the mainstay of preparation for this computational thinking--mathematics education--increasingly struggles to match up with these requirements. Why has this chasm opened up and how can it be bridged?
Understanding the changing role of computers and automation of knowledge is crucial. What will be the future role of humans in solving problems--in the workplace or in society--given increasing artificial intelligence? Which human skills must we focus on developing for everyone for day-to-day survival? What are the top value-added skills for the highest value contribution?
Conrad Wolfram will address these questions, explaining the role of computers and a renewed, broad, core computational subject in transforming education for the AI age. He will give live demos throughout the talk and answer questions afterwards.
About Conrad Wolfram
Conrad Wolfram, physicist, mathematician and technologist, is Strategic Director and European Co-Founder/CEO of Wolfram - the “computation company” behind Mathematica, Wolfram Language and Wolfram|Alpha (which powers knowledge answers for Apple's Siri) for over 30 years.
Wolfram pioneers new approaches to data science and computation-based development, with technology and consulting solutions that drive innovation in analytics, software development and modelling. Working with start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, it spans industries as diverse as medicine, finance and telecoms.
Conrad is recognised as a thought leader in AI, data science and computation, pioneering a Multi-Paradigm data science approach.
Conrad is also a leading advocate for a fundamental shift of maths education to become computer-based or alternatively introduce a new core subject of computational thinking. He founded computerbasedmath.org and computationalthinking.org to fundamentally fix maths education for the AI age - rebuilding the curriculum assuming computers exist. The movement is now a worldwide force in re-engineering the STEM curriculum.
Conrad regularly appears in the media to talk about subjects ranging from decisions and data science to 21st century education.
He holds degrees in Natural Sciences and Maths from the University of Cambridge, UK.
Eric Mazur, Professor and Area Chair at Harvard University
Friday, March 13, 2020 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
How Would You Reimagine Mathematics Education so Every Student Has a Better Future?
In a world that’s changing rapidly we often ask ourselves how we should best prepare the next generation. Math education practices resemble a mixture of long standing conventions, sometimes new ideas, and often familiar approaches. Is the current model and approach fit for purpose? What is that purpose? And if not, what should we do better? In asking these questions, we believe that we must not be seduced by the latest fad or app, but rather, we must always focus on the quality of the learning experience. A survey will be sent to all attendees and responses will be shared with our panelists. Join us for this session where we search for answers with our panel of experts.
Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Educating the Innovators of the 21st Century
Can we teach innovation? Innovation requires whole-brain thinking — right- brain thinking for planning and execution, and left-brain thinking for creativity and imagination. Our current approach to education in math, science and technology, focuses on the transfer of information, developing mostly right-brain thinking by stressing copying and reproducing existing ideas rather than generating new ones.
Eric Mazur will show how shifting the focus in lectures from delivering information to questioning and creative thinking greatly improves the learning that takes place in the classroom and promotes independent thinking.
About Eric Mazur
Is the Balkanski Professor of Physics and Applied Physics and Area Chair of Applied Physics at Harvard University, Member of the Faculty of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Past President of the Optical Society.
Mazur is a prominent physicist known for his contributions in nanophotonics, an internationally recognized educational innovator, and a sought after speaker. In education he is widely known for his work on Peer Instruction, an interactive teaching method aimed at engaging students in the classroom and beyond. In 2014 Mazur became the inaugural recipient of the Minerva Prize for Advancements in Higher Education. He has received many awards for his work in physics and in education and has founded several successful companies. Mazur has widely published in peer-reviewed journals and holds numerous patents. He has also written extensively on education and is the author of Peer Instruction: A User's Manual (Prentice Hall, 1997), a book that explains how to teach large lecture classes interactively, and of the Principles and Practice of Physics (Pearson, 2015), a book that presents a groundbreaking new approach to teaching introductory calculus-based physics.
Mazur is a leading speaker on optics and on education. His motivational lectures on interactive teaching, educational technology, and assessment have inspired people around the world to change their approach to teaching.
He holds degrees in Natural Sciences and Maths from the University of Cambridge, UK.
Rachid Ait Maalem Lahcen, Mathematics Instructor at University of Central Florida
Friday, March 13, 2020 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
How Would You Reimagine Mathematics Education so Every Student Has a Better Future?
Rachid Ait Maalem Lahcen is a Mathematics Instructor at University of Central Florida (UCF). He holds a Master of Sciences in Mechanical Engineering, a Master of Sciences in Modeling & Simulation, a Graduate Certificate in Mathematics, and a Graduate Certificate in Modeling and Simulation of Behavioral Cybersecurity; all from UCF. Rachid joined academia in 2005 after six years of working experience at the industry. He won several excellence in teaching awards at Bethune Cookman University (2009-2014) and at UCF (2019), and he won with his UCF colleagues the DLI award (2018). His current research of interests are students' learning, course redesign, cybersecurity, graph network, and inverse problems. Rachid is a Co-Chair of the 32nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (ICTCM 2020).
Frank Hughes, President, Tietronix Software Inc.
Friday, March 13, 2020 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
How Would You Reimagine Mathematics Education so Every Student Has a Better Future?
Frank Hughes has worked for more than 50 years in the NASA Johnson Space Center area. Frank worked on astronaut and flight controller training throughout his NASA career of 33 years. At retirement, Hughes was Chief of Space Flight Training. He spent his technical and managerial years finding innovations to improve training for space flight. Since retirement, Hughes has taken many NASA technologies to utilize them in the classroom to enhance the education experience of our children as well as our working and retired adults. He is currently President of Tietronix Software in Houston, Texas.
Hotel
All ICTCM 2020 sessions, exhibits, and activities will be held at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® in Orlando, FL.
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
6677 Sea Harbor Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
A block of rooms is being held at a special convention rate for ICTCM attendees of $189 (includes negotiated $20 resort fee*) plus tax per night for single or double occupancy.
Hotel Reservation Deadline is February 19, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET. Hotel reservations received after February 19, 2020 will be processed on a space-available basis and may be subject to higher rates.
*Resort fee includes enhanced in-room internet, complimentary in-room bottled water, and transportation to SeaWorld, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Premium Outlets.
Plan your ICTCM 2020 exhibit now
ICTCM 2020 Exhibitor Package
ICTCM is organized by respected math educators and researchers who care passionately about better ways to teach mathematics using technology. This year’s program will help instructors transform the classroom, by introducing powerful new products, methods, and systems for teaching math. Becoming an ICTCM exhibitor provides you with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with a captive audience that’s eager to learn more about your math technology solutions.
Expect to meet educators and researchers from four-year colleges, two-year colleges, and high schools. Last year’s ICTCM in Scottsdale, AZ, attracted 500+ attendees, and we expect even more for this year’s event.
The exhibitor package includes:
- $500 for 8’ x 10’ carpeted exhibit booth space ($800 for 10’ x 20’).
- Meeting room (space only) for a focus group for 2 hours on either Friday or Saturday.
- Four complimentary all-access conference badges (includes receptions and breakfast buffets).
Featured Exhibitors
Plan to visit our featured exhibitors during the hours shown below. Don't miss the opportunity to network and make connections!
Exhibitor Schedule
Welcome Reception
Thursday, March 12, 2020
5:00–6:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Hours:
Friday, March 13, 2020
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dedicated Exhibit Times:
Thursday, March 12, 2020
5:00–6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 2020
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Suggestions? Ideas? If you’d like to explore other customized sponsorship options, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome the opportunity to develop a solution that best fits the needs of your organization. Contact us here.
Earn Digital Badges at ICTCM
Pearson is dedicated to providing the tools you need to achieve your professional goals. At ICTCM, you’ll develop new skills you can immediately put to use through sessions focused on integrating educational technology into your courses, and inspiring students in fresh ways.
Digital badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification, or learning outcome that can be verified in real-time, online.
How does my certification get displayed as a badge?
We partner with Credly to translate the learning outcomes you demonstrate into badges that are issued and managed through the company’s platform, Acclaim. The technology Credly uses on Acclaim is based on the Open Badge Standards maintained by IMS Global. This enables you to manage, share, and verify your competencies digitally.
What are the benefits of a digital badge?
Representing your credential as a badge lets you share your abilities online in a way that is simple, trusted, and easily verified in real-time. Badges give employers and peers concrete evidence of what you had to do to earn your credential—and what you're capable of.
Credly is the end-to-end solution for issuing and managing digital credentials. Credly works with credible organizations to provide digital credentials to individuals worldwide.
Who is eligible to earn an ICTCM 2020 badge?
Badges are available to all ICTCM 2020 attendees, speakers, and award winners.
How will I know if I've earned a badge?
You’ll receive an email notification from Acclaim (admin@youracclaim.com) with instructions for claiming your badge and setting up your account.
What if I don't want my credential to be public?
You can easily configure your privacy settings using the Acclaim platform. You’re in complete control of the information about yourself that’s made public.
No. Using Credly to manage, share, and verify your credentials is free to badge earners.
How do I ensure my badges are secured and uniquely my own?
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Yes. You can download your badge from the Share Badge page. Your downloaded badge contains Open Badge Infrastructure (OBI) compliant metadata embedded into the image. This allows you to store your badge on other OBI-compliant badge sites, such as the Mozilla Backpack.
I should have been issued a badge, but never received a notification email. How can I get my badge?
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2020 Program Committee
We would like to thank the members of our program committee and executive steering committee. Their support, time and expertise are appreciated and valued. The ICTCM Annual Conference is informed, planned, and organized by engaged and these passionate higher education instructors.
Conference Co-Chairs
Rachid Ait Maalem Lahcen, University of Central Florida
Ram Mohaptra, University of Central Florida
Executive Steering Committee
G. Donald Allen, Texas A&M University
Barbara Boschmans, Northern Arizona University
Amy Diekelman Rushall, Northern Arizona University
Scott McDaniel, Middle Tennessee State University
Lila Roberts, Clayton State University
Sharon Sledge, San Jacinto College
Frank Wattenberg, United States Military Academy
Program Committee
CONSULTANT/EXHIBITS
Sharon Sledge, San Jacinto College
CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSIONS
John Gresham, Tarleton State University
Bryant Wyatt, Tarleton State University
ELECTRONIC PROCEEDINGS
Przemyslaw Bogacki, Old Dominion University
BEFORE CALCULUS
Andreana Grimaldo, Quinsigamond Community College
Brian Beaudrie, Northern Arizona University
BEYOND CALCULUS & CALCULUS
Rosemary Farley, Manhattan College
Patrice Tiffany, Manhattan College
Douglas Meade, University of South Carolina
PEDAGOGY/ASSESSMENT/RESEARCH
Johanna Jauchen, George Mason University
Catherine Sausville, George Mason University
REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS
Kristen Arney, United States Military Academy
Frank Wattenberg, United States Military Academy
STATISTICS
Phyllis Bolin, Abilene Christian University
Cathy Evins, Roosevelt University
TEACHER PREPARATION
Rachid Ait Maalem Lahcen, University of Central Florida
Christina Gawlik, CLG Consulting LLC
TEACHING MATH ONLINE
Lila Roberts, Clayton State University
Kenneth Takvorian, Mount Wachusett Community College