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Utilizing Interactive Ebook For Language Learning: Designing A Computer-Assisted Approach For Basic English Listening, Ita Sarmita Samad, Umiyati Jabri, Ismail Ismail, Mustakim Mustakim, Rahmad Risan, Imam Akbar

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The low listening skill ability of the students at Muhammadiyah University of Enrekang is a challenge because it is often making them failing to obtain an English competency certificate as a requirement for a proposal seminar. This research aims to develop an interactive eBook to help the students improve their listening skills by focusing on 2 things, doing needs analysis and designing eBook listening prototype. This research uses the research and development (R&D) design. There are 9 English lecturers and 40 students as participants which taken purpossively. The instrument used is a survey and analyzed qualitatively. The results show that …

Local Wisdom-Based Character Education Module With Interactive Technology Through A Deep Learning Approach, Adi Tri Atmaja, Fathul Niam

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The purpose of this study is to develop and test a character education module that integrates local wisdom values in Blitar with interactive technology through a deep learning approach. The method used is the ADDIE model research and development. The module's feasibility is obtained from the results of expert validation, assessment of attractiveness and practicality from users. The results obtained from language experts were 88.70%, material experts were 92.00%, and design experts were 85%. The results obtained from large group tests on the module's attractiveness aspect in grade 4 reached 93%, on the practicality aspect reached 90%. In the large …

Creating A Culture Of Philanthropy With The Imsa Community, Dana Camacho, Cesar Patino

Professional Learning Day

What motivates someone to donate to a cause? Why is philanthropy important at IMSA? What *is* the IMSA Fund, anyway?

Join us for a brief overview of the IMSA Fund and what we do, then share your experience and expertise to brainstorm new ways to engage students, faculty & staff, alumni, and the community around us. Share how IMSA inspires you and inspire others to support IMSA’s mission.

Generative Music, Dr. Phadmaker Patankar

Professional Learning Day

There is a lot of buzz about text generation using tools like Chatgpt. There is a lot of work going on for music generation. We will look at the history of music generation and look at the tools available for music generation. All the current work for music generation is from machine learning (or AI).

Enhancing Experiential Learning Inside & Outside The Classroom, Dr. Paul Gaszak, Dr. Luke Berryman

Professional Learning Day

How can we continue to expand experiential opportunities through courses, co-curricular, and extracurricular programs? In this session, we will showcase examples of existing programs with experiential elements, as well as what embedded experiential learning opportunities could look like across the Academy

Modernizing Imsa Service Learning Curiosity, Connection & Commitment To The Common Good, Emma Wilson Parker

Professional Learning Day

Guided by IMSA’s belief that “belonging to a community requires commitment to the common good,” this session will provide an overview of IMSA’s current service learning program and efforts to modernize it for greater structure, equity, and impact. Participants will also engage in collaborative ideation, sharing strategies to strengthen curiosity, deepen connections, and build partnerships that ensure students’ service experiences are meaningful, transformative, and supportive of their growth as leaders and engaged citizens.

Disease Detectives: An Introductory Exploration Of Foodborne Epidemiology, Dr. Zack Conley

Professional Learning Day

This session is an interactive workshop utilizing inquiry-based and problem-centered learning to introduce basic concepts of epidemiology. In particular participants will engage in group discussion and decision making to explore foodborne illnesses and the science used to track them. Our hope is to use this session as an opportunity to solicit feedback on ways to improve these lessons.

Tips And Tricks To Effective Supervision, Steve Zant, Meg Junk

Professional Learning Day

Whether you're a first-time supervisor or a seasoned professional, this workshop will help build your supervisory toolbox.

Re-Thinking Statistics; Proposing Curriculum Changes To Our Statistics Curriculum At Imsa, Dr. Brian Trainor, Paul Rummelhoff

Professional Learning Day

We’re currently thinking of overhauling the statistics curriculum to move away from the traditional 2-semester AP-style course and move towards a 1-semester college course for dual credit. In addition we are thinking of offering more statistics courses post-intro stats and we could use some thought partners to discuss these changes.

Use Your Words: Positive Interims & Engagement, Tracy Townsend

Professional Learning Day

This year in particular, Faculty have been encouraged to establish connections with their students, which lead to my experiment with using regular interim comments for every student as a tool for improving my connection to them and their families. Along the way, I learned something about how to reach my most isolated students and how to pay attention to my classroom in new ways.

The Core Of Computing, Dan Campbell

Professional Learning Day

Computer science can be divided into three foundational paradigms: theory, design, and abstraction. I will share an effort to bring these paradigms to IMSA through two new courses, Elements of Computing Systems 1 and 2, and an independent study, Theory of Computation. The goal is to build a rigorous, engaging foundation for deeper study in computer science. In this talk, I’ll reflect on what’s working, what’s challenging, and early classroom experiences.

Ai At Work: A Panel, Rich Busby, Lindsey Herlehy, Ashley Ott, Andrew Reif

Professional Learning Day

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how we work, teach, and collaborate. In this panel discussion, four IMSA staff members from different departments will share how they’re using AI in their daily roles—from streamlining workflows and enhancing communication to supporting teaching, learning, and operations. Join us to explore practical examples, lessons learned, and emerging ideas for how AI can help us work smarter and more creatively across the academy.

The American Dream As Told By Marginalized Voices, Erin Micklo

Professional Learning Day

History is often told by the victors, but in moments of trauma or marginalization, history can be taught through literature. This session will look at how poetry emerged from the Angel Island detainment camps, Japanese internment camps, and Native American short fiction. We will discuss how and why these lessons are rarely taught in schools, and how learning about history through literature can help students understand current events and the world around them.

Powerschool For Staff, Dr.Paul Gaszack

Professional Learning Day

PowerSchool, our student information system, has lots of information that can be helpful for staff across the academy, such as student and family contact info, faculty schedules, room lists, and more. In this session, we will explore some basic functions of PowerSchool that may be helpful in your role and/or departmen

Spam, Spam, Spam! To Click Or Not To Click., Steve Dutcher, Its Department

Professional Learning Day

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month—join ITS for a fun and eye-opening session on spotting and stopping cyber threats. From suspicious emails and hacked accounts to unattended devices, we’ll uncover the tricks attackers use and share practical tips to protect yourself and IMSA. This 30 minute session blends real examples, humor, and hands-on awareness so you’ll leave ready to say: Not today, spam!

Ai And Neuroscience: Hope, Humbug, Or Hype, Dr.Ashwin Mohan

Professional Learning Day

This session explores the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and neuroscience. Through case studies, interactive discussion, and hands-on exploration, participants will gain an understanding of AI as a Co-Scientist, as well as how insights from neuroscience have and continue to inspire design of AI approaches. Attendees will explore practical applications where AI and neuroscience already meet (such as brain–computer interfaces, mental health technologies, and cognitive modeling); consider ethical, societal, and educational implications of merging these two powerful domains and aim to distinguish between genuine advances, exaggerated claims, and common misconceptions.

The Chemistry In Art, Joyce Symoniak

Professional Learning Day

Chemistry plays an important role in the arts, especially when working with solids and liquids that form the basis of art. Solid pigments help to give paints their vibrant colors. The interaction between these states of matter determines the texture, durability, and finish of the artwork. Understanding the chemistry behind art allows artists to push the boundaries of artistic expression. We will explore the difference between solid and liquids while creating a piece of art.

How Ai Really Works, Dr. Peter Dong

Professional Learning Day

This session will discuss, in as simple a way as possible, how generative artificial intelligence works, using simple demonstrations to show the basic principles of large language models. The hope is that this will help dispel the tendency to view AI as some sort of black magic and allow people to consider carefully how it can be useful as a tool—and when it can’t.

Imsa’S Residential Life Experience, Stephanie Broy, Cameron Doxey, Taylor Jones, Emily Cheng, Vivian Thurmond

Professional Learning Day

This presentation will offer faculty and staff an inside look at the Residential Life experience, highlighting how our programs support student development, well-being, and community building. Through real examples and student stories, we’ll showcase the impact of intentional programming, peer leadership, and collaboration across campus. The goal is strengthening partnerships and exploring ways faculty and staff can further engage with and support the residential student experience.

Are You Following Me?: Using Social Media To Engage Students, Dr. Emily Gauld

Professional Learning Day

In this session, we will explore how social media can be used to complement curriculum, encourage student learning, and build a stronger community of learners both inside and outside the classroom. We will look at social media examples of subject-area (and even class-specific) accounts from IMSA and beyond to discuss how we can create content designed for students and—by intentional use of algorithmic AI—shape what content is being pushed to their feeds on a regular basis.