Innovation in education and cyberlearning was the topic Monday during Innovation Month at Jackson State University.
Tuesday, the topic is jazz!
On Monday, Melanie Wells of Richland High School spoke about teaching strategies in mastering Common Core subjects using technology.
Also on the program was JSU Systems Integration Analyst Kedra Taylor and Director of Academic Internet Technology Emily A. Miller-Bishop. They spoke on JSU’s cyberlearning initiatives, on academic Internet technology and JSU’s iPad initiative.
Presiding were Dr. Deidre Wheaton, coordinator of social and cultural studies, and Almesha Campbell, intellectual property manager.
Associate Vice President for Research Administration Tracy Stapleton was recognized for her work.
Here’s the Innovation schedule:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Academic and Psychological Effects of Engaging Learners in Live Jazz Music Improvisation
Environmental Sustainability in Mississippi
Dollye M.E. Robinson College of Liberal Arts Building, Room 146
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
JSU Social Entrepreneurship Business Plan Challenge
College of Business Building, Pittman Auditorium, Room 134
Thursday, November 13, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Intellectual Property Primer and Inventors Roundtable Discussion
H.T. Sampson Library, INNOVATE
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Computational Thinking and Technology Robotics Demonstration
Engineering Building, Student Lounge
Friday, November 14, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting of the Trading Room
College of Business Building, Rotunda
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Innovative Arts in the Creative Economy: Repurposed Art
One University Place, Gallery One
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Innovative Arts in the Creative Economy: The Act of Drawing
Johnson Hall, Art Gallery
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Reception Recognizing JSU Social Entrepreneurship Business Plan Winners
Engineering Building, Atrium
Monday, November 17 – 19, 2014
Global Entrepreneurship Week (College of Business)
Thursday, November 20, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NSF HBCU-UP Outreach Workshop
Engineering Building
www.jsums.edu/research/event/innovationmonth