C11+Action+Research

Los Angeles, CA 92045 **JUNE 18th 8:30am- 8:00pm (PT), Room 203****JUNE 19th 8:30am -12:00pm (PT), Rooms 333-4**
 * ACTION RESEARCH EXHIBITIONS CONFERENCE --Cadre 11** **PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY** 6100 Center Drive

**JUNE 18th**

Opening and Welcome by Dr. Margaret Riel, Associate Dean Eric Hamilton, and Dr. Paul Sparks
8:30 – 9:00 AM Conference Opening Session

**1. Action Research in Schools** ---Building better environment for students to learn...
**Learning Circle A-1** 9:00 - 10:30 AM Presentations Review Panel: Dr. Eric Hamilton, Dr. Gary Stager, Todd Coston Discussant: Margaret Riel
 * __[|Title: The Art of Possibility: Creating More Successful Learners]__
 * __Name: [|Anne K. Smith]__
 * __Title: [|The Digital Computer Classroom: Collaborative Inquiry in Action]__
 * __Name: Matt Jackson__
 * __Title: [|A Diamond in the Rough: The Multiple Dimensions of Student Engagement]__
 * __Name: Andrea Vasquez__
 * __Title: [|Facilitating Adaptive Expertise: A Constructivist Approach]__
 * __Name: Tanner Ragland__

10:30-10:45 Informal Poster discussions (Break)

2. Making the Workplace Better through Action Research
10:45 – 12:15 AM Presentations Review Panel: Dr. Jack McManus, Margaret Riel, Todd Coston Discussant: Paul Sparks
 * Learning Circle T-2 **
 * Title: [|Peer Collaboration: Building an Infrastructure for Enhancing Technical Support]
 * Name: Kathleen Lepori
 * Title:[|Real World Economics: Supplemental Learning - Financial Fitness for K-12 Students]
 * Name: Malika Viltz
 * Title: [|Effective Project Management: Better Leadership by Building Relationships]
 * Name: Josephine Cheatham
 * Title: [|Building an Audience Using Online Networking - What Really Works?]
 * Name: James Watso n

12:15 – 1:15 PM Light Lunch served in next door

**3. Action Research through Contextual Learning and Building of Communities** & Partnership
1:15 - 2:45 PM Presentations Review Panel: Dr. J.L. Fortson, Paul Sparks, Chris Hickey Discussant: Margaret Riel
 * Learning Circle A-3 **
 * Title: [|Facilitating Organizational Change Through Contextual Learning]
 * Name: Colby Smart
 * Title: [|Starting a Learning Community: What Does It Take?]
 * Name: Sonja Wood
 * Title:[|Using Cause Related Marketing to Increase Sales and Community Awareness]
 * Name: [|Jodianne Ellis]
 * Title: [|Building a bridge to the 21st century through wikis!]
 * Name: Jaime Serrano

**4. Professional Development for Educators: Building a community of learning for faculty**
3:00 - 4:50 PM Presentations Review Panel: Dr. Susan Imholtz, Melissa Anderson, Susan Tiss Discussant: Paul Sparks
 * [|Watch Live Pacific Time via uStream]**
 * Learning Circle T-2 **
 * Title: [|Understanding Stories: Inspiring Innovation and Reflection in Peer Teachers]
 * Name: [|Greg Noack]
 * Title: [|Bringing TLC to the PLC: Sustaining Effective Action-Oriented PLCs]
 * Name: [|Erin Berg]
 * Title: [|Finding the Balance: Inspiring Communities Through Innovative Media]
 * Name: Edgar Chavez
 * Title: [|The Magic Touch: Integrating Hands-On Learning into Training Classes]
 * Name: Chris Faulkner
 * Title: [|Improving Professional Development Through Collaboration]
 * Name: Brooke Spencer

4:50-5:05 Informal Poster discussions (Break)

**5. Action Research in Schools** ---Building better environment for students to learn...
5:05- 6:35pm Presentations Review Panel: Dr. Cara Gracia, Mellisa Anderson, Susan Tiss Discussant: Paul Sparks
 * [|Watch Live Pacific Time via uStream]**
 * Learning Circle T-1 **
 * Title: [|Transferring Knowledge to a Deeper Understanding]
 * Name Donna Lesser
 * Title: [|Success in Biology: Using Technology to Increase Student Motivation]
 * Name: Mici Orona
 * Title: Yes You Can Do It Improving Self-Efficacy Through Computer Training.
 * Name Karen Smith
 * Title:[|To Find It, You Must Look Beyond What You See-Building Relationships and Fostering Collaboration in a Diverse Classroom]
 * Name: Maria Johnson'

6:45- 8:00-- Open House with light refreshments for family and friends

**FRIDAY, JUNE 19th**

**6. Action Research in Organizations: Knowledge Sharing to Build Community**
** Learning Circle A-2 ** 8:30 – 10:00 AM Presentations Review Panel: Dr. Linda Polin, Jenith Mishne, Michael Dulay, Discussant: Margaret Riel
 * [|Watch Live Pacific Time via uStream]**
 * Title: [|Building Thriving Communities of Practice with Social Learning Technologies]
 * Name: [|Daniel Wood]
 * Title:** [|Simplifying Business Processes with Collaborative Web Applications] **
 * Name: [|Abrash Kahnmalek]
 * Title: [|Crafting the Compound Lens of the Learning Organization]
 * Name: Brett Martin

10:00-10:10 break

7.Action Research as a Way of Working
10:10 - 11:00 Alumni Panel Panelists: Michael Dulay, Susan Tiss, Todd Coston, Chris Hickey
 * [|Watch Live Pacific Time via uStream]**

11:00-11:30 Closing Session
 * Closing Comments by Cadre Advisors
 * Final Reflection: Associate Dean Eric Hamilton