Ike Shibley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Penn State Berks
Ivan A. Shibley, Jr. (Ike), Ph.D., is associate professor of chemistry at Penn State Berks, a small four-year college within the Penn State system. He teaches introductory chemistry, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, philosophy of science courses, first-year bioethics seminar, and senior science seminar. His research involves pedagogical approaches to improving science instruction at the college level. He has won both local and university-wide awards for his teaching including the 2009 Eisenhower Award presented to a tenured Penn State faculty member who exhibits excellent teaching as well as mentoring other teachers.
Ike became involved in blended learning as part of an 18-month project to completely redesign the general chemistry course at Berks. As part of a team of six professionals who invested over 1,000 man-hours in the redesign Ike helped provide the pedagogical and subject matter expertise to help guide the redesign. The course has now been delivered in a blended format for three years with an average GPA almost 25% higher than previous years. Ike has taught the three sections of the course and is currently co-authoring a manuscript about the results. Ike recently redesigned a nutrition course that was taught in a blended format that met only half the number of hours of a traditional course with comparable grades. He has presented his work on blended learning at numerous professional conferences and has become an advocate of blended learning.
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15 Practical Strategies to Re-energize Mid-career TeachersA challenging economy has resulted in larger class sizes, increased workloads and more stress for faculty at colleges and universities across the country. Times like these can make it tough for educators to stay enthusiastic, but it’s vital that they do so, for the sake of their students, their institutions, their careers and their own well-being. This seminar will teach you how you can innovate your way past career stagnation and engage your students like never before. |
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Balancing Challenge and Support in Undergraduate TeachingYou know a “hands-off” policy helps students meet challenges on their own, and use their abilities to the fullest, but you also know if you don’t provide adequate support, you’ll end up with students who are discouraged, directionless and unlikely to succeed. We explain how you can empower students and examine five important areas of the student-teacher relationship and help you find the middle ground. |
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Blended Learning 4-packBlended learning is one of the most talked about trends in higher education today, with a documented ability to improve student performance more than either face-to-face instruction or online technology can independently. Learn how you can design a course making the best of both worlds in this new 20 Minute Mentor Blended Learning 4-pack. |
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Finding the Right Technology to Support Learning OutcomesThis 90-minute seminar, led by Ike Shibley, Ph.D., offers proven strategies for technology to increase flexibility and access, improve student performance, and manage costs. With experience and expertise with technology and course design, Shibley helps you harness the opportunities of technology at your own school. |
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How Can I Learn Student Names?Learning and using names is probably the simplest, most direct way for you as a teacher to demonstrate interest in your students. By learning and using your students’ names, you succeed in building trust, increasing teacher-student rapport, and making it more likely that students will participate in class discussion—all factors that can contribute to student academic success. We help you understand the benefits of learning and using students’ names and will present specific techniques to help. |
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How Do I Assign Students to Groups?Despite the widespread acceptance and demonstrated success of group learning, many teachers do not know how to create small groups effectively. We discuss key factors involved in successfully facilitating group learning and teach you the benefits of group work. |
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In Blended Courses, What Should Students Do Online?For instructors interested in exploring blended learning, deciding which course elements to teach face-to-face and which to address through online technology can be a major stumbling block. Learn a framework for making those essential educational judgment calls in this 20 Minute Mentor program. Be confident that your selection of which materials to present online and which to present in the classroom will provide the best learning experience for your students. |
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Learner-Centered Technology: Aligning Tools with Learning GoalsToday’s teachers need a thorough understanding of how the available wide variety of technological tools can enhance learning. Knowing about the tools is the first step, but the most successful teachers become adept at creating courses that capitalize on the pedagogical benefits that technology can bring. |
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Organizing Blended Courses for Optimal Student EngagementBy combining the best of face-to-face instruction with online learning technology, blended approaches can reduce time on campus while contributing to better learning outcomes. One way “hybrid” courses do this is by increasing student engagement through creative uses of technology–before, during, and after class. We offer you specific strategies to use with students before class meetings, during class time and after class is over. |
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Should I Take Attendance?Trying to make a decision about taking attendance can quickly generate more questions than answers. We discuss how to make effective attendance decisions that do not result in creating a negative perception of you as a teacher. Explore giving students a reason to come to class rather than forcing them to attend and learn different techniques for taking attendance that won’t be viewed negatively by students. |
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Should I Use ADDIE as a Design Map for My Blended Course?ADDIE stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. It is a helpful course design format and a theory-driven, reality-tested approach to blended course design. Use a research-based formula for designing your blended learning course and deliver an impactful learning experience. |
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Teaching Online vs. F2F: 15 Differences That Affect LearningOnline instruction will continue to grow rapidly on college campuses nationwide. This seminar offers thought-provoking insights on the best ways to structure online courses to promote deeper levels of student understanding. We offer thought-provoking insights on the best ways to structure online courses to promote deeper levels of student understanding. |
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Ten Ways to Improve Blended Course DesignBlended Course Design combines online learning and face to face instruction for a synergistic combination that can help you reduce costs while improving the quality of learning. Learn how to incorporate it in your college courses by in this seminar.
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Using Clickers to Engage Students and Maximize LearningClassroom clicker student-response systems can be used in learner-centered teaching to prompt discussion, do practice problems, assess student preparation and understanding and to gather students’ opinions about the course and its content. We introduce clicker technology, show you how to craft questions to maximize student engagement and learning, and teach you how to design an entire course to make the most of this learner-centered teaching technology. |
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What Do I Do When a Student Challenges my Authority?Students can challenge your authority in all sorts of ways. Some are overt (is he actually snoring?!), and some are not (that gentle pitter-pat you hear is most likely not rain on the roof … it’s texting). This content-rich program examines effective and appropriate responses when students cross the line. |
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What Is Blended Learning?Blended learning, which combines face-to-face classroom instruction with supervised online activities, is one of the hottest topics in higher education today. Blended learning is here to stay. Learn how to take advantage of online technology to better your students’ learning experience and improve your instruction. Find out in this 20 Minute Mentor program how you can fuse the best of traditional techniques and cutting-edge online technology. |
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What Three Things Could I Do to Improve My Blended Course?Effective blended course design requires faculty to reconsider their role in learning. It calls for rethinking your approach to students, teaching, technology, and your colleagues. Whether you are new to blended learning or a seasoned pro, this program will take your course to the next level by exploring three avenues you can focus on for improvement. |
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