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Participants of the Fostering Innovation in Teaching with Technology (FITT) Academy will share their project outcomes during the first session of the FITT Academy Spring Symposium on Thursday, April 4, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 215.

Kathleen McNerney, assistant professor of speech-language pathology will discuss her project "The Use of Badges to Increase the Knowledge of Graduate Students in the Speech-Language Pathology Department." Through the use of specialized badges and certificates, students had the opportunity to gain knowledge on specialized topics that cannot be covered in great detail because of the magnitude of information that needs to be presented in a two-year period. These modules/badges could also be used to provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge before being placed at a clinical site that specializes in a specific area.

Robin O'Dell, associate professor of mathematics, will discuss her project "Providing Interactive Remediation and Support via Adobe Captivate." This project created an out-of-class online support system that allows underprepared students to self-remediate in advance of face-to-face classes, and enables all students in need to access additional instructional experiences that support the learning outcomes of face-to-face classes after they occur. This seamless integration of interactive content and assessment utilizes gamification principles and badges to encourage and reward participation. 

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