Photos of 4CAST'16 are now available to view through Flickr (https://flic.kr/s/aHsksErAAU). These photos were taken by Mike Jenn.
4CAST 2016
Bridging Art and Science: STEAM Education in a Digital World
The Center for Teaching and UI Libraries will host the 9th annual 4CAST conference on Thursday January 14, 9:00-2:30 in University Capitol Centre 2520-D, the Conference Center.
To kick off Bridging Art and Science: STEAM Education in a Digital World, John Unsworth will present a keynote address about the impact of innovative technologies on student learning. Unsworth is the Vice-Provost for Technology and Library Services, CIO, and Professor of English at Brandeis University. He will discuss how the art and science of 3-D fabrication enable users to acquire new perspectives that change how they learn and visualize the world. (Read more about Dr. Unsworth)
Following the morning keynote and small-group discussion session, afternoon breakout sessions will showcase an array of innovative teaching technologies being implemented at the UI.
Now in its ninth year, 4CAST draws faculty and lecturers together each January to examine how learning technologies can be leveraged to engage students, make connections between instructors and support staff, and identify educational potential in new technology. This year's event is sponsored by ITS-Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology, the UI Libraries, and funding from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, "Digital Bridges for Humanistic Inquiry," a collaboration between The University of Iowa and Grinnell College.
Articles
The 2016 4CAST was a huge success. A warm thank you to our guest speakers and attendees. Also, thanks to all of our live tweeters who helped to capture and document the day. Here is a brief analysis of the day's tweets:
What is Google Cardboard?
With virtual reality becoming an increasing part of everyday vernacular, companies find themselves looking for new and innovative ways to bring the experience to everyone. In 2014 Google debuted their answer to the Oculus Rift at the yearly I/O developers conference - introducing Google Cardboard.
Designing a Mobile Makerspace: The Intersection of STEAM, STREAM, and DH
The Laptop Orchestra at the University of Iowa is a dynamic test-bed for new music composition ideas. The ensemble is an opportunity to develop, implement and present new works for a not so traditional instrument, the laptop. Along the way, we are defining performance conventions and creating novel intra-ensemble hierarchies.
VSim is a 3D publishing platform that is currently in development at UCLA. It’s the first of its kind allowing for high fidelity 3D model dissemination and contextualization. VSim offers a new way to teach using a real-time 3D environment and pushes the boundaries of digital publishing.
Can you confuse a 3D scanner and why would you want to? Marta Nagy, Visiting ceramicist and Fulbright Scholar from Hungary, and a senior Biomedical Engineering student wanted to answer that question. They discovered that the 3D scanner does not see transparent or reflective surfaces and completes the form as best it can creating unexpected, interesting new forms.
Podcasts are finding a strong foothold in popular culture. Podcasts can be recorded anywhere and on any topic desired. Students at the Carver College of Medicine use the podcasting format to produce shows that give insight into their experiences in medical school, and allow them to explore who they are becoming by studying medicine. In this presentation, a collection of regular co-hosts of The Short Coat Podcast will discuss how the show has contributed to their understanding of medicine as a human endeavor.
3D Visualization of Historic Art Exhibition: The First German Autumn Salon, Berlin, 1913
Jenny Anger, Professor of Art History, Grinnell College
David Neville, Digital Liberal Arts Specialist, Grinnell College
Rebekah Rennick, art history student, Grinnell College
4CAST '16 Registration has reached capacity! However, you are welcomed to add your name to a waitlist, and you will be contacted if a seat becomes available.
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To kick off the January 14 event, John Unsworth, Vice-Provost for Technology and Library Services, CIO, and Professor of English at Brandeis University, will present a keynote address about the impact of innovative technologies on student learning. Unsworth will discuss how the art and science of 3-D fabrication enable users to acquire new perspectives that change how they learn and visualize the world.
Registration for 4CAST 2016 is now open!
