The rich array of collaborative technologies now available has underscored the critical issue of who owns knowledge–a question that brings to light intellectual and practical challenges for university faculty members concerned about teaching and learning.

On Friday January 16, 2009 ITS-Instructional Services, the Center for Teaching, and the University of Iowa Libraries will host an event to explore the issues posed by the question “Who owns knowledge?” We will consider some of the teaching technologies that can widen the creation and sharing of knowledge as they also challenge instructors and students to possibly rethink their roles in the academy, education, and society.

If you are a faculty or staff member who teaches, please join us for 4CAST ‘09 The Open Academy: “Who Owns Knowledge?”

Events will include:

   * small-group roundtable discussions

   * posters by ITS staff and UI faculty members

   * small group sessions for faculty members to showcase how they incorporate some of these teaching technologies into courses

   * breakout sessions for “hands-on” technology training

 

Friday January 16, 8:45-3:30

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided

University Conference Center 2520-D, Seminar Room

 

 

*To register please visit the 4CAST website at http://at.its.uiowa.edu/4cast or call 335-6048.