Teaching Amplification The first University of Pittsburgh Teaching Conference in 2005 focused on Teaching Amplification. We are revisiting this topic on our 10th anniversary and welcome you to hear from and interact with experts in the classroom, laboratory, and clinic. You are an essential part of the information exchange at this meeting and we have built in time for posters, breakout discussions, and panels. Hotel Info Conference rates are available at the 3454 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213. Rooms are $149/night; double occupancy; rooms are guaranteed to be available if booked by May 11, 2015. To make hotel reservations, call (412) 683-2040. Mention “Pitt Audiology Teaching Conference” for reserved rates. Overnight parking $18. Visit http://bit.ly/1bi1gZe to reserve your hotel room. School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Department of Communication Science and Disorders Travel Info Program Chair: Catherine Palmer, Ph.D. Learner Objectives After this conference, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the best practices of current teaching. 2. Demonstrate one learnercentered laboratory teaching strategy. Local airport is Pittsburgh International (PIT). Transportation from the airport to the Hilton Garden Inn/Conference: Taxi: Approximately $50. Bus Port Authority 28X Airport Flyer $3.75: Follow signs to ground transportation and the 28X (leaves every 20-30 minutes), disembark at McKee Place (at Hilton Garden Inn). Supershuttle $25.00: Reserve in advance (800) 2583826 or www.supershuttle.com Uber car service may also be available. Event parking at Hilton Garden Inn $7. presents the 6th Biennial Teaching Audiology Conference Location of Conference University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 4060 Forbes Tower (corner of Forbes and Atwood, behind Starbucks). The Hilton Garden Inn University Place is a two-block walk to Forbes Tower. Directions will be provided at the hotel. Campus Map Questions about travel or registration? Teaching Amplification: Ten Years Later Contact Jackie Harden jharden@pitt.edu Questions about the program? Contact Jenifer Fruit fruitjr2@upmc.edu June 11-13, 2015 To Submit a Poster: 3. Implement one strategy for teaching evidence-based practice. Send a 250-word abstract to Barbara Vento, Ph.D. barbv@pitt.edu by May 31, 2015 http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/csd Teaching Conference Faculty Teaching Amplification: Ten Years Later Keynote Speaker: David Hawkins, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, Mayo Clinic Faculty: The goal of this conference is to provide faculty and clinical instructors an opportunity to discuss best practices in teaching with nationally recognized educators. Conference faculty will provide examples of classroom and clinical teaching tools. Break-out sessions and poster sessions will give participants an opportunity to share teaching challenges and ideas with colleagues. Participants will have web access to conference materials along with supplemental teaching materials from all of the presenters. Ruth Bentler, Ph.D. Susan Scollie, Ph.D. Linda Thibodeau, Ph.D. Todd Ricketts, Ph.D. Catherine Palmer, Ph.D. Elaine Mormer, Ph.D. Jenifer Fruit, Au.D. Lori Zitelli, Au.D. University of Iowa University of Western Ontario University of Texas at Dallas Vanderbilt University University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Medical Center University of Pittsburgh Conference Moderator: Ruth Bentler, Ph.D. University of Iowa Preliminary Schedule: Thursday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Ballroom Welcome Reception Friday, June 12, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Forbes Tower 4th Floor Registration Registration Fee: $330.00 US (includes: Thursday night reception, Friday & Saturday meals, handouts, and materials) (NOTE: Space is limited.) Name: _____________________________ Affiliation:___________________________ Address:_____________________________ ___________________________________ Phone:______________________________ Email:______________________________ I will attend Saturday evening’s Pirates game: YES_____ NO_____ Food allergy or restrictions: _________________________________________ Make checks payable to: University of Pittsburgh Continental breakfast Presentations, Breakout sessions Lunch provided during Poster Session Presentations University of Pittsburgh is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 1.45 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology. This course is offered for 1.45 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area). University Club Evening: Dinner, entertainment Saturday, June 13, 8:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Forbes Tower 4th Floor Continental breakfast Presentations, Breakout sessions Lunch included with Presentations Saturday afternoon there is a Pirates vs. Phillies baseball game at beautiful PNC Park in downtown Pittsburgh. Please indicate on the registration if you would like to attend. Send to: Jackie Harden 4033 Forbes Tower University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Online Registration available Cancellation fee of $50.00 will be charged. No refunds after June 1, 2015 We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you. Contact Jackie Harden more information.