- sponsored by - ,. , ,,~ ~ ~ ~- .. i FACT* & the SUNY Training Center j TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY •----- Faculty Access to JULY 31 and AUGUST 1 • 2, 1990 Computer Technology ... ._. WELLS COLLEGE CONFERENCE CENTER IBM I ACIS WELLS COLLEGE AURORA, NEW YORK Pacific A Conference for educators int.erest.ed in Crest problem solving strat.egies so they can: Software, Inc. O LEARN to teach students a problem Creators of "POINTS" solving methodology O IDENITFY key learning skills in eight N.Y. discipline tracks Instructional Computer O IMPROVE problem solving skills by Information asking critical questions Exchange [NYICIE] O BUIID faculty confidence for effective outcomes Wells College I. WELCOME . 6 - 7 II. MESSAGE FROM WELLS COLLEGE PRESIDENT. .. 8 III. CONFERENCE CENTER ACCOMMODATIONS . 9 IV. MAP OF WELLS COLLEGE CAMPUS . 10 V. CONFERENCEPROGRAM ITuesday, July 31, 1990 (a) Keynote address ... .... ..... .... .. ........... 11 '' -- (b) Problem Solving Workshops - Beginner .. .. .. ....... ................ ... .... 12, 15 - Advanced ..................................... 12, 15, 21 (c) Teaching Strategies Workshops - Calculus ..................... ... .. ...... .. ... 12, 24 -·- - Chemistry . .......... ... ... ......... .. ....... 15 (d) Engineering{technology Track Paper Sessions ........ 12 -13 _ (e) Chemistry .....................................• 14 - 15 (f) Physics ....................................... 15 -16 (g) Business/Economics .............................. 17 - 18 lwednesday, August 1, 1990 I (a) Children's Hands-on Workshop .....................• 19 (b) Plenary Session: Implementation Strategies .......... 19 - 21 (c) Teaching Strategi\;s Workshop: - Physics ............. .... .. .... .. ......... ,.....__ - Quant Methods ...... ......... ..... ... ........ 21 - Engineering/Technology .. .. .................... 21 _ (d) PC LAB OPEN FOR CONSULTATIONS ............ .·: 1 (e) Instructional Computing Paper Sessions . 22 (f) . Math/Computer Science Paper Sessions . 22 (g) Teaching Strategies Workshops. 24 - Advanced Problem Solving . 24 - Liberal Arts/Math . 24 - Bulletin Board . 24 - Engineering/Physics . 24 (h) Elementary & Secondary Education Paper Sessions . 24 - 25 (i) Interdisciplinary & Developmental Learning Paper Sessions . 25 - 26 (i) After-dinner Address: Dan Apple . 27 VI. FORMATION OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs) . 27 ~----- -::::., (fhw:sday, August 2, 1990j (a) Panel Discussion . 28 (b) Curriculum Development Workshops - Statistics Libraries . 28 - Basic Math . • 28 - Distance Learning/Adult Learner . 29 VII. SCHEDULE OF WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS 29 jFriday, August 3, 1990 ] VIII. HANDS-ON POWER USERS WORKSHOPS . 30 IX. CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE . 31 - 32 X. SPONSOR & VENDOR INFO . 32 - 40 XI. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 41 SUNY FACT and SUNY Training Center SUNY FACT is the initiative of State University of New York Provost FACT* & Joseph Burke to address needs of faculty in academic computing the SUNY FACT is committed to addressing computing in the disciplines Training and also to securing grants to improve instruction throughout the Center 64 campuses of SUNY. • Faculty Access to Established in April 1989, the SUNY Training Center promotes Computer Technology the effective application and use of information technologies within the State University through professional developmen and training of SUNY faculty and staff. In addition to offering a full curriculum of VAX/VMS, ORACLE, and networking courses to support administrative computing conversion efforts on several campuses, the SUNY Training Center works in partnership with FACT and other organ.izations to provide meetings, conferences, and other learning opportunities that encourage faculty development. IBM Academic Information Systems (ACIS) IBM's Academic Information Systems (ACIS) was created to IBM I ACIS focus on the computing needs of col1eges and universities. The goals of ACIS are to: ii, .. • Understand the chal1enges facing higher education in ______ terms of both institutional and individual perspectives • Provide leadership solutions that are responsive and offer excellent value in both function and cost • Insure that our delivery and support structure is the highest quality in the industry • Broaden IBM's reputation as a company dedicated to helping improve the education system Pacific Crest Software f.· .·.. ·:-:-, :•,•,·>;:~·;-;·;;·:-........ ,.,•, Creators of "POINT 5" software package, Pacific Crest Software, Inc. (PCS) is a business partner of IBM in the area of Crest instructional computing. "POINT 5" is the moving force behind Software, a new concept in software for problem solving across the Inc. curriculum. This interactive language for quantitative problem Creators of solving on IBM PCs and compatibles was developed by Dan Apple, ] "POINTS" president of Pacific Crest Software. Conference attendees will be introduced to "PC SOLVE", the newest version of "POINT 5." .......,, :,·· · ···· ·· . ,. ......................· .;,,·.. New York Instructional Computing Information N.Y. Exchange (NYICIE) Instructional Computer Regional groups of colleges in Central New York Information created NYICIE in 1989 to share academic computing resources Exchange and information on both hardware and software as well as [NYICIE] instructional methodologies. This networking effort includes technical interchange, discipline speakers, and software development. Supported by IBM, membership in this organiza­ tion is comprised of individuals involved in the administration and/or supervision of academic computing on their respective campuses. Wells College Located on the eastern shoreline of beautiful Cayuga Lake, our Wells host campus offers an ideal setting for conferences and College meetings of all kinds. The 360-acre wooded campus is in the heart of the Finger Lakes region of Central New York. Within easy driving distance are some of New York's finest state parks, museums, and wineries. The Conference Center at Wells can house up to 400 guests in both historic and modem accommodations. The swimming pool, bowling alleys, gym, and indoor tennis courts supplement outdoor fields, tennis courts, and a 9-hole golf course. Swimming, canoeing, and sailing on Cayuga Lake add to the recreational enjoyment of historic Village of Aurora. _,.. Welcome to PROBLEM SOLVING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM. You will find activities here which can affect the way we all do the business of the classroom for many years to come. I look forward with great excitement to meeting you in what I hope will be the start of a long and fruitful relationship for positive change in instruction. - Paul Kramer Conference Chair Most of us agree that the ability to use the SUNY Farmingdale knowledge base we have, to recognize and articulate problems, to devise a strategy for solution, and to test the validity of solutions is a skill we wish to impart to students. The problem solving process is as wonderfully varied and complicated as it is intriguing and challenging. It is a pleasure to greet those of you gathered here for a conference,, on problem solving, which I hope wi11 be ·1·.. both stimulating and exciting - -and a lot of fun as well. - Dewayne Beery ··1 Conference Program C. r , . SUNY College at Buffalo A few words from the "Inspiration·· for the first annual conference on problem solving a~ the curriculum This first annual conference on problem solving has generated excitement among the presenters and organizers. The focus is on sharing the insight and experience on how creative thinking and problem solving can and have been implemented into curricula. Over 20 hands-on workshops will be offered to help improve skills for incorporating curricula that focus on critical thinking and problem solving. Dan Apple Designer of "POINT 5" and "PC SOLVE" Dan Apple has been interested in subject of problem solving since 197 4. He applies his unique academic background to explore and merge problem solving methodologies from disciplines such as mathematics, science, systems theory, industrial engineering, operations research, economics, finance, and business. Apple has a bachelor's degree in mathematics, chemistry, and information science; a master's degree in industrial engineering and operations research; and a Ph.D. in public systems. Anot.eof Welcome from Wells College AURORA . NEW YORK 13026 It is a pleasure for Wells College to host this important conferen.ce on "Problem Solving Across the Curriculum." In their teaching, Wells' faculty seek to develop graduates with the confidence to meet new problems as exciting challenges, and the skills to seek solutions from an interdisciplinary platform. The only thing we can guarantee our students is that the problems they will meet tomorrow will lie beyond today's imagination, and their solutions will cross the confines of currently defined fields. We are excited to be a part of your work, and'hust that you will find this a congenial environment in which to explore new intellectual horizons. Irene W.D. Hecht, Ph.D. President \W~llilli~ ©@lk&~®~ ©@~W~ill~~©~ ©~~~~ill Wells College - is a small liberal arts, women's college established in 1868 with a tradition of excellence and rigorous academics. Nestled in the historic village of Aurora, New York on Lake Cayuga, the 360-wooded acres of this lakeside campus offer the beauty and serenity of the Finger Lakes . The Village of Aurora is known for its architecturally noteworthy homes. The entire village and the college are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Accommodations - Dormitories are