Karen Stylianides

April 2, 2025

Lectures
“Innovative Teaching Practices, Information and Tips from the Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy (CHEP)”
Lunch and Learn
PSU Hazleton

Discover evidence-based strategies from the Virginia Tech Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy. Learn about trauma-informed teaching, AI in case studies, student leadership, and more to enhance engagement and empower learners.

March 19, 2025

Presentations
Peer Assessment at PSU Introduction to Kritik
Kinesiology Commonwealth Meeting
Noll Lab UPark

A quick overview of how Kritik can be beneficial for Kinesiology courses.

March 19, 2025

Presentations
Virtual Reality for Mindfulness, Movement, and Stress Management in University Students
Kinesiology Commonwealth Meeting
Noll Lab UPark

Stefani and I have been asked to present on what we are doing in the classroom with Virtual Reality.

February 20, 2025

Panels
Immersive Technologies In The Classroom
Immersive Technology Day
York/Zoom

I have been invited to be a panelist to share my experience with using immersive technologies in the classroom. ​

February 12, 2025 - February 14, 2025

Presentations
Classical Peer Review Discussions versus AI Driven Discussion; Who Wins?
Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy™
Blacksburg, Virginia

Peer discussions enhance engagement, critical thinking, and collaboration. This session explores AI-driven platforms like Kritik, comparing them to traditional methods in peer review, and offers strategies to improve classroom assessments.

February 12, 2025 - February 14, 2025

Presentations
Optimizing Student Wellness: emWave2 Biofeedback in Education
Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy™
Blacksburg, Virginia

Our research explores using the emWave 2 biofeedback device to monitor stress, teaching students to manage their physiological responses and integrating biofeedback into curricula for improved mental health and stress management.

January 7, 2025

Presentations
Empowerment Through Connection: ​​​ Power of Collaboration between ​​ Kinesiology Faculty Across Campuses​
2025 Annual NAKHE Conference
Carolina, Puerto Rico

The Joint Kinesiology Commonwealth Advisory Committee fosters collaboration, advocacy, and best practices to address inequities in non-tenure-line faculty promotion, ensuring clarity, fairness, and shared responsibility across Penn State campuses.

November 15, 2024

Presentations
Using Kritik for Peer Assessment
HPA Commonwealth Meeting
Zoom

Hazleton faculty was asked to present on our usage of Kritik in the classroom to the HPA Commonwealth department.

October 30, 2024

Webinars
Kritik Webinar: Benefits of Peer Assessment with Penn State University
Kritik Webinar
Zoom

Are you looking for a way to implement student peer assessment that enhances student engagement, critical thinking skills, and reduces time spent on grading?
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September 26, 2024

Lectures
Supercharge your course with Kritik + AI
Lunch and Learn
PSU Hazleton

Beth Greenberg, Karen Stylianides, Gina Tarud, and Liz Huck are studying Kritik, an AI peer review tool, noting benefits for students with GPAs under 3.5, with gender, year-level differences, and AI reliance needing further research.

September 19, 2024 - September 20, 2024

Posters
Exploring Student and Faculty Perspectives on Peer Discussions Facilitated by an AI-driven Platform
31st Annual Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Summit
Online

Peer assessment fosters communication, critical reasoning, and student agency. Kritik, an online peer-to-peer platform, enhances engagement in higher education through collaborative learning, emphasizing career readiness and inclusive teaching practices.

November, 2023 - March 23, 2024

Posters and Oral Presentations
“Student and Faculty Perceptions using an AI driven platform for Peer Discussions”
The 2024 Symposium for Teaching and Learning with Technology
State College, PA USA

Instructors utilize peer discussions for increased engagement, critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper learning of concepts. Our Lightning Talks session will provide an overview of Kritik as well as the perception students had on using this peer assessment tool for discussions.

February 29, 2024

Panels
Panel with faculty speakers
Top Hat Days
Hazleton, PA

I have been using Top Hat for over 5 years now.
I was asked to sit on the Faculty Panel to give my input and experience with using Top Hat.
This is a great opportunity for me to share what I like and what obstacles I have had with Top Hat over the years.

February 26, 2024

Presentations
Understand, Appreciate, and Use Aquatics for Wellness
Loftstrom Library Speaker Series
Hazleton, PA

Discuss the physics, the physiology, the anatomy, and the mental components of aquatic activities. Explain why water is considered on the best environments for self improvement

February 8, 2024

Posters and Oral Presentations
Vital Signs: Balancing Well-being for Campus Success and Classroom Impact
17th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy™
The Inn At Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

Poster Title: Vital Signs: Balancing Well-being for Campus Success and Classroom Impact
Our poster presentation aims to provide updated insights into personal health by focusing on vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and skeletal muscle mass percentage. In the wake of the post-COVID era, where hypokinetic diseases and stress levels have surged, our initiative strives to empower individuals with the knowledge to identify and address underlying health conditions, promote self-awareness, and monitor stress levels effectively

October 12, 2023

Presentations
Improving Discussion Board Interactions Through Peer Assessment
Kritik Workshop
Zoom

This presentation is about my experience and success with online Discussion platform Kritik.

August 29, 2023

Faculty testimony
What's your go-to technique for engaging students?
Top Hat Day at Penn State
State College, PA

In “Dynamic Lecturing: Strategies for More Engaged Learning,” Dr. Todd Zakrajsek will uncover the power of pairing mini-lectures with active learning to boost student attention.

You’ll also get a first-hand look at how a Penn State faculty member ( I am one of these faculty members) uses Top Hat’s content solutions to drive engagement in and out of class.

February 17, 2023

Presentations
De-stressing Activities Within Our Instructional Space
15th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy™
The Inn At Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

This presentation will focus on relaxation techniques and contemplative practices that can be incorporated into any course. Even though increases in anxiety and depression during pandemic significantly spiked, statistics over the past eight years show a continuation of a troubling trend rather than a singular spike (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021; Dvorakova, et al., 2019, Lipson et al., 2022, Oswalt et al., 2020). Micro sessions of no more than 3-5 minutes will be introduced. These in-class practices will offer relaxation implementation which could provide a preventive and supporting approach to mental health needs of emerging adults attending college.

February 16, 2023

Posters and Oral Presentations
Cooperative Learning: The Tale of Merging Two Classes for a Project in Designing Physical Activities for People with Disabilities
15th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy™
The Inn At Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

Poster Title: Cooperative Learning: The Tale of Merging Two Classes for a Project in Designing Physical Activities for People with Disabilities
This presentation will describe a cooperative learning activity which merged two classes from different disciplines together to participate in a creative assignment.

February 7, 2023

Webinars
Best Practices implementing Top Hat Into Course
Teaching with Technology
Zoom

I have been asked to give my experience with using Top Hat on two different days.

February 6, 2023

Webinars
Best Practices implementing Top Hat Into Course
Teaching with Technology
Zoom

I have been asked to give my experience with using Top Hat on two different days.

April 28, 2022

Panels
Wellness and Well-Being Within College and University Instructional Physical Activity Programs
2022 SHAPE America
New Orleans, LA

What is the intersection between wellness and well-being within instructional physical activity programs (IPAPs)? Is there a need for wellness and well-being within IPAPs? What are best practices for including wellness and well-being within IPAPs? What are directions and opportunities for future research? This session is an opportunity to share your challenges, successes, and future vision for opportunities related to wellness and well-being within your IPAPs.

March 19, 2022

Presentations
Cross Cultural Connections between PSU Hazleton and the UAEU
The 2022 Symposium for Teaching and Learning with Technology
State College, PA USA

March 19, 2022

Presentations
Student Peer Review Activities: Four Different Approaches
The 2023 Symposium for Teaching and Learning with Technology
State College, PA USA

Student peer review assignments can increase engagement and encourage critical thinking, social learning, and the mastery of skills. In this session, you will hear from four faculty members from various disciplines who are each using peer review in a different way to assess student learning and promote mentorship and engagement. This session will provide general ideas for how instructors might incorporate peer review assignments and will also highlight the benefits and challenges of a grant-funded peer review tool, Kritik, along with the Canvas Peer Review tool.

March 16, 2022

Workshops
Using Top Hat for In-Class Polling
Top Hat Lunch and Learn Series
Hazleton

If you’ve ever tried Poll Everywhere, Clickers, or even Zoom Polling, you might be interested in Top Hat's polling capabilities. Polls are a great way to get feedback from the class, spark interest, check for understanding, or allow students to ask questions of you. You can ask several types of questions from multiple choice, open-ended, or even hotspots and your students respond on their phone, computer or a tablet.

March 15, 2022

Demonstrations
Using Top Hat for In-Class Polling
Top Hat Lunch and Learn Series
Penn State Hazleton

If you’ve ever tried Poll Everywhere, Clickers, or even Zoom Polling, you might be interested in Top Hat's polling capabilities. Polls are a great way to get feedback from the class, spark interest, check for understanding, or allow students to ask questions of you. You can ask several types of questions from multiple choice, open-ended, or even hotspots and your students respond on their phone, computer or a tablet.

February 9, 2022 - February 11, 2022

Posters and Oral Presentations
International Collaboration Assignment – A Global Connection Experience
14th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy™
The Inn At Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

Poster Title: International Collaboration Assignment – A Global Connection Experience
We are adventuring into a new world of higher education with technology that allows us to connect through virtual platforms. This conversation session will begin the dialogue of how we connected, communicated, collaborated, and created an international mutual classroom assignment between the United Arab Emirates University and Penn State University Hazleton.

December 3, 2021

Presentations
EiM - Introduction to Vital Signs
PSU Hazleton Library Speakers Series
Hazleton PA

Physical activity is a vital component of good health. In today’s hustle and bustle society we often place our health lower on our priority list. Exercise is Medicine on Campus will present helpful ways to incorporate physical activity into your lifestyle, different ways of gauging exercise, and how to know your intensity level.

February 23, 2021

Presentations
“Zoomed Out”: The Exhaustion of Teaching Online
Brown Bag Series
Zoom

According to Dudley (in Callahan, 2020), “We used to take breaks from people by spending time on our gadgets. Now, we take breaks from our gadgets by seeking out real, live human connection.” Given this shift and pressure to continue teaching via videoconferencing, it would benefit educators to have an open discussion of how Zoom fatigue has impacted them personally and professionally as well as what they are doing to cope with this new style of teaching.

February 23, 2021

Seminars
Disability Awareness, Life Without Limits
Excellent in Physical Education & Exercise Science
Virtual, Al Ain, UAE

Physical Education and Exercise Science can be the vehicle to promote physical activity and public health within the UAE community. The beneficial role of physical activity can cover all age groups. In the Spring 2021 series of seminars, the Physical Education Department will be focusing on related subjects and their implementation on the UAE community. Disability Awareness and student engagement is the first seminar hosted by the PE and Exercise Science departments. We will present a brief history of disabilities, how far we have come, where we are at today, and how to overcome obstacles we may face as individuals.

February 4, 2021

Oral Presentations
"Zoomed Out": The Exhaustion of Teaching Online
13th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy™
Virtual

During this historic pandemic, educators were forced to continue teaching using online platforms, such as Zoom. This did not come without challenges and months later, the term ‘Zoom fatigue’ was coined to describe the experience of feeling drained, exhausted, stressed, and/or overwhelmed after attending a series of videoconferences. Fatigue results from how we process information during a video conference (Fosslien & West Duffy, 2020). Crisman (2020) describes the impact of this fatigue on healthcare workers and children/youth mental health professionals. According to Dudley (in Callahan, 2020), “We used to take breaks from people by spending time on our gadgets. Now, we take breaks from our gadgets by seeking out real, live human connection.” Given this shift and pressure to continue teaching via videoconferencing, it would benefit educators to have an open discussion of how Zoom fatigue has impacted them personally and professionally as well as what they are doing to cope with this new style of teaching.

January 25, 2021

Panels
Pandemic Silver Lining: Power of Collaboration between Kinesiology Faculty Across Campuses,
14h Annual Leadership Workshop of the American Kinesiology Association
Virtual

Pennsylvania State University requires that all students complete 3 credits of wellness or activity as a general education requirement. Thus, all 13 campuses share the common core for the degree program as well as Kinesiology activity and wellness courses across the state. It is key that the faculty are kept up to date with the course offerings of such a large institution. The pandemic provided great insight into how the Kinesiology faculty across a large university system could make stronger collaboration during challenging time. This presentation will provide information on the weekly zoom gatherings, committees, activity challenges and collaborations that has strengthened the ties among the Penn State campuses with the goal of creating a culture around physical activity and wellness.

January 12, 2021

Workshops
Increasing Student Engagement with Top Hat
Commonwealth Connections: Instructor Day
Zoom

The University has a new tool to enhance student participation in your courses. Top Hat is a cloud-based audience participation solution with presentations, questions, and assignments built in. In this session, faculty and learning designers will share the ways that Top Hat is being used in the classroom.

October 14, 2020

Presentations
Creating Event Schedules using Microsoft 365 Apps
Brown Bag Series
Zoom

For years Doodle Poll has been the "go-to" website to find the right day and time for everyone to come together to meet. With the adoption of Microsoft 365, you can now use the tools available to generate the same outcome. Join Karen Stylianides and Tyler Kozlofski for a fresh look at the options available to us through Microsoft 365 in creating and planning events that meet everyone's schedule.

July 7, 2020

Guest Lectures
Pre-professional Physical Education Instructor’s Expectations For Working With Student Of Determination
Pre-professional Webinar
Zoom

Adapted Physical Education presentation to pre-professional physical education students who have recently graduated or scheduled to complete their student teaching in the Fall. The focus was expectation in the classroom for students with disabilities.

April 24, 2020

Presentations
Integrated Exercise Classes: Teaching the Importance of Exercise
SHAPE America National Conference and Exposition
Salt Lake City, Utah

Students are told all the time they need at least 60 minutes a day of physical activity. Do they really understand why? Other than to “be healthy”, many may not know what physical effects activity really has on the human body. In this session, we explain our approach to an integrated exercise class that not only has students moving, but teaches the ‘why’ behind the importance of a physically active lifestyle.

March 19, 2020 - April 2, 2020

Guest Lectures
Adapted Physical Education
Guest Lecturer
Zoom

Supplemental teaching of the Adapted Physical Education course PHED 205

March 7, 2020

Guest Lectures
Adapted Physical Education in the United States
Guest Lecturer
Al Ain, UAE

Standard of teaching Adapted Physical Education in the United States.

December 6, 2019

Papers and Oral Presentations
CPR/AED, Act 7, and Your Classroom
98th Annual Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention
Spooky Nook, PA

With the passing of Act 7, formerly Senate Bill 115, the state Department of Education will now require school curriculums to teach hands only CPR as well as how to use an AED. This presentation will update you on the requirements from the state, helpful hints in teaching CPR/AED, and equipment needs/cost/maintenance for a successful course.

October 24, 2019 - October 26, 2019

Guest Lectures
Adapted Physical Education, Teaching Games and Sports to Individuals with Disabilities
Seminar in Exercise Science
Al Ain, UAE

My presentation was titled "Adapted Physical Education, Teaching Games and Sports to Individuals with Disabilities". I spoke about the history of APE, best practices within the field, what APE was like in the US, assessment, intended outcomes, teaching styles used, modifications, adaptations, as well as team sports.

September 25, 2019

Presentations
PSU Hazleton's Pool
Brown Bag Series
PE Pool

Take the grand tour of our beautiful and inviting pool, what it has to offer you and how to get the most out of it. If you have ever walked down the hall of the Physical Education building you will notice the beautiful overlook of our pool. The pool is one of the many gems our campus has to offer. Karen Stylianides will take you on a tour of what you can do in the pool from swimming laps, jogging, games, and simply walking the width in the shallow end. Take a look at the many options of equipment you can use; joggers, noodles, swim fins, pull buoy's on more. Did you know your heart rate is different when exercising in the water verses land? Many people prefer to exercise in the water instead of land. Come find out why tomorrow. This is a tour of the pool. Dressing to get in the pool is optional. Hope to see you and share my enthusiasms for aquatics.

April 15, 2019

Presentations
TLT Symposium Take-away: Online Learning, Cultural Inclusion
Brown Bag Series
K102

This brown bag addresses cultural inclusion within online classrooms. Having taught online classes for 8 years, it is refreshing to see how the topic of cultural inclusion is being addressed within online classes. This presentation is a summary of the knowledge gained from attending the TLT Symposium this year and the presentation on cultural inclusion.

March 6, 2019

Guest Lectures
Physical Education for Students with Disabilities in the United States
Department of Physical Education Guest Speaker
Al Ain, UAE

My presentation was titled "Physical Education for Students with Disabilities in the United States". I spoke to students about APE in the United States as well as, best practices within the field.

February 24, 2019

Guest Lectures
Physical Education for Students with Disabilities in the United States
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi

This presentation was an overview of how students with disabilities in the United States receive Physical Education

January 12, 2018

Presentations
PSU Hazleton's Pool
Brown Bag Series
PE Pool

Take the grand tour of our beautiful and inviting pool, what it has to offer you and how to get the most out of it. If you have ever walked down the hall of the Physical Education building you will notice the beautiful overlook of our pool. The pool is one of the many gems our campus has to offer. Karen Stylianides will take you on a tour of what you can do in the pool from swimming laps, jogging, games, and simply walking the width in the shallow end. Take a look at the many options of equipment you can use; joggers, noodles, swim fins, pull buoy's on more. Did you know your heart rate is different when exercising in the water verses land? Many people prefer to exercise in the water instead of land. Come find out why tomorrow. This is a tour of the pool. Dressing to get in the pool is optional. Hope to see you and share my enthusiasms for aquatics.

September 18, 2017

Presentations
Real-World Learning Experience: RHS 100 “Penn State in Motion” Labs
Brown Bag Series
Kostos 102

Overview and presentation of "Penn State in Motion.” The RHS 100 course lab that invites residents from local rehabilitation and skilled nursing homes to our campus gymnasium for light physical activities and games. The presentation will include: • the learning objectives for the course and labs • the organization and planning of the labs • how a Teaching Project Grant from the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence helped to purchase additional equipment and supplies • reflective comments from the students and invited participants • a short video of the labs • future ideas and hopes to expand the labs

December 25, 2016

Lectures
Teaching Games and Sports to Individuals with Disabilities
Classroom Guest Lecturer
Doha, Qatar

Working with individuals with disabilities can be extremely rewarding and educational. This presentation was given to help students from Doha, Qatar understand the possibilities, opportunities and safety in working with individuals with disabilities in sports and recreational activities.

November 14, 2016

Panels
How Do You Use Canvas?
College Cluster
Hazleton, PA

The presentation delivered was general information on different ways individuals use Canvas.

January 19, 2016

Oral Presentations
Virtual Meetings Platforms, Which One To Use?”
Brown Bag Series
Hazleton, PA

The presentation delivered was general information on different ways to hold virtual meeting.

November 29, 2015

Workshops
Incorporating QR Code Readers to Help Facilitate Learning
Lecture Series
Qatar University, Doha Qatar

I was invited to bring my knowledge of QR Code Readers to Qatar University faculty. I presented on how to enhance student learning by using QR Codes and engaging student involvement.

November 25, 2015

Lectures
Enhance Learning with QR Codes
Classroom Guest Lecturer
Doha, Qatar

This was an introduction on how to use QR Code Readers in the classroom The focus group were undergraduate students who will be entering the profession of Physical Education.

April 24, 2015

Exhibits
Analyzing and Communicating for Success in Movement Activities
Teaching and Learning Showcase
Penn State Hazleton Campus

Teaching and Learning with Technology organized a day to "showcase" what faculty are doing within our region. I presented a handout and information on using Dartfish software as well as BMI monitors.

April 1, 2015

Presentations
Technology & 7 Week Hybrid Classes
Commonwealth Campus Meeting
Main Campus

I was asked to share my 7 week Hybrid classes with the Kinesiology faculty from around the state at our annual semester meeting.

March 19, 2015

Posters and Oral Presentations
“Physical Educators' Competence and Teaching Behavior: Inclusive Physical Education”
2015 SHAPE America National Convention and Exposition
Seattle, Washington

The purpose of this study was to examine if perceived behavioral control predicts general physical education teachers’ behavior in teaching students with disabilities (SWD) and what factors are related to general physical education (GPE) teachers’ competence in teaching SWD.

March 16, 2015

Workshops
Technology and 7 Week Hybrid Classes
SHAPE America National Convention and Expo
Seattle, Washington

Penn State University Hazleton offers Kinesiology courses to students that allow them to engage both inside and outside the classroom. Students are also engaged in hybrid coursework which appears to be a current trend in today’s higher educational system. This session presents the experience of accommodating student needs, limitations on student numbers, online activities, in class activities, and theory behind Badminton (1.5 credits) and Wellness Theory (3 credits) courses.

December 24, 2014

Oral Presentations
Physical Education for Students with Disabilities in the United States
Qatar University
Doha, Qatar

My presentation, "Physical Education for Students with Disabilities in the United States", was an overview of the educational services in the United States and how students with disabilities receive services from the educational system.

November 22, 2013

Oral Presentations
Assessment and Technology in Adapted Physical Education
PSAAHEPRD State Conference
King of Prussia, PA

This presentation provided physical educators with detailed information on the TGMD-2 and technology (applications for iPad) that physical educators implement in Adapted Physical Education.

July 19, 2013

Posters and Oral Presentations
Beliefs of Peers without Disabilities toward Their Peers with a Disability in a Physical Activity Setting
19th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA)
Istanbul, Turkey

Please see document attachment

March 16, 2013

Elevator Pitch
Analyzing Movement - Seeing Beyond what the Naked Eye Can See
Unlocking Our Potential
Penn Stater Conference Center State College

Dartfish TLT Symposium Proposal Session Title: Analyzing Movement – Seeing Beyond what the Naked Eye Can See Session Abstract (50 words or less; this description will be placed on the Symposium website) The naked eye has its limits to what it can see, track and evaluate. Dartfish goes beyond the human eye using new technology to investigate movement from a different angle of view. Join us in exploring how we analyze movement both in the classroom and research. Full Session Description (250 words or less. Theme of the symposium is “Unlocking our Potential and the Culture of Teaching and Learning. They want sessions that illustrate how faculty and students are embracing new ideas and approaches to create innovation in teaching and learning. We need to include something that describes how this session relates to this theme.) Physical activities can be a lot of fun, but frustrating as well. Growing up, we have been told by our teachers, coaches, and parents how to improve our skills. Nevertheless, conflicting information can be transferred through this process and we cannot go back and review, compare and analyze movement. Using Dartfish technology, we are given the opportunity to capture, review, fast-forward and rewind, pause, and analyze any movement. We now incorporate mechanics into the movement, in order to improve or even reduce the chances for injury. Dartfish can be used in various academic settings for both knowledge base and research based environments. Currently, Dartfish is being used in the Kinesiology classes of Intermediate Swimming and Indoor Team Sport at PSU Hazleton. In the Intermediate Swimming classes, the students choose a swimming stroke of their preference, are videotaped both above and below the water, and then take a closer look at the hydrodynamics and mechanics involved for success in the water. By using Dartfish, the students visually see their own strengths and weaknesses in the water for unlimited learning. We observe the strokes, pause at single frames and identify errors that may not be seen by the human eye. Instant feedback can then be given to correct the skill on the spot. In the ever evolving world of research, student researchers are able to unlock the mysteries of movement simply by using the Dartfish software. This progressive technology allows for the student researcher to instantly examine, learn, explore and manipulate movement like never before. They analyze and learn the finer details of the movement concepts using both science and technology.

March 16, 2013

Presentation follow-up for one on one conversations to show case the presentation
Analyzing Movement - Seeing Beyond what the Naked Eye Can See
Unlocking Our Potential
Penn Stater Conference Center State College

Dartfish TLT Symposium Proposal Session Title: Analyzing Movement – Seeing Beyond what the Naked Eye Can See Session Abstract (50 words or less; this description will be placed on the Symposium website) The naked eye has its limits to what it can see, track and evaluate. Dartfish goes beyond the human eye using new technology to investigate movement from a different angle of view. Join us in exploring how we analyze movement both in the classroom and research. Full Session Description (250 words or less. Theme of the symposium is “Unlocking our Potential and the Culture of Teaching and Learning. They want sessions that illustrate how faculty and students are embracing new ideas and approaches to create innovation in teaching and learning. We need to include something that describes how this session relates to this theme.) Physical activities can be a lot of fun, but frustrating as well. Growing up, we have been told by our teachers, coaches, and parents how to improve our skills. Nevertheless, conflicting information can be transferred through this process and we cannot go back and review, compare and analyze movement. Using Dartfish technology, we are given the opportunity to capture, review, fast-forward and rewind, pause, and analyze any movement. We now incorporate mechanics into the movement, in order to improve or even reduce the chances for injury. Dartfish can be used in various academic settings for both knowledge base and research based environments. Currently, Dartfish is being used in the Kinesiology classes of Intermediate Swimming and Indoor Team Sport at PSU Hazleton. In the Intermediate Swimming classes, the students choose a swimming stroke of their preference, are videotaped both above and below the water, and then take a closer look at the hydrodynamics and mechanics involved for success in the water. By using Dartfish, the students visually see their own strengths and weaknesses in the water for unlimited learning. We observe the strokes, pause at single frames and identify errors that may not be seen by the human eye. Instant feedback can then be given to correct the skill on the spot. In the ever evolving world of research, student researchers are able to unlock the mysteries of movement simply by using the Dartfish software. This progressive technology allows for the student researcher to instantly examine, learn, explore and manipulate movement like never before. They analyze and learn the finer details of the movement concepts using both science and technology.

December 1, 2012

Oral Presentations
The Collborative Effort Between Physical Educators and Adapted Physical Education Professional for Quality Adapted Physical Education
PSAAHEPRD State Conference
Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Sharing information on the collaborative work between physical educators and APE professionals: Looking at roles of physical educators, APE professionals and parents

November 8, 2012

Oral Presentations
Activity - What Works and What Doesn't
Brown Bag Series
Hazleton, PA

The presentation delivered was general information on physical fitness, how to know when you are working hard enough to see results and how to take care of yourself when in an exercise routine.

May 9, 2012

Oral Presentations
QR CODES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Games and Gamification: Fostering Engagement and Motivation in the Classroom
PS Hazleton Campus

Have you ever thought of using QR codes within your classroom? This session will cover how to implement QR code readers with your students. Angela Dick, Instructional Designer from the College of Agricultural Sciences, and Karen Stylianides, Kinesiology Instructor from Penn State Hazleton will take a closer look at how QR codes have changed the way they can engage students in a more interactive way that is different than the traditional classroom lecture. They will share their ideas and experiences and engage in discussion of how this will work for you. Come and explore their QR Code Challenge!

November 12, 2011

Workshops
Motivation Ideas for Hesitant Swimmers
PA State AHPERD State Convention
Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony, PA