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This collection of 18 papers covers four broad areas of teaching and learning in higher education: innovative college teaching/learning strategies; effective classroom research/assessment activities; advanced classroom technology; and developing teaching and learning centers. Titles include: (1) "African American Students' Perceptions of Cooperative Learning Experiences" (Lillie Anderton-Lewis and Danny H. Pogue); (2) "Learning to Learn Is a Teachable Skill" (Joan B. Baker, et al.); (3) "The Florida Higher Education Consortium: A Mathematics, Science, Technology Collaboration" (Marianne Barnes, et al.); (4) "Directions in the Core Curriculum for Computer Science Majors" (Edward J. Conjura); (5) "Teacher Immediacy and Distance Learning: The Multicultural Dimension" (James M. Cunningham and Mary McLemore); (6) "Liberal Education in Technology Courses" (Diane Delisio and Cathy Bishop-Clark); (7) "Learning and Motivation Theory Applied to Instruction" (Paul Eggen); (8) "Bringing the New Technologies to Distance Learning: A British Perspective" (Joel Greenberg); (9) "A Model Program: Discipline-Specific Instruction for Graduate Teaching Assistants" (Penny L. Hammrich and Kerri Armstrong); (10) "Is Technology a Substitute for Preparation in Calculus I?" (Robert Jerrard, et al.); (11) "Science Teacher Preparation: Whose Knowledge Is It?" (Judith Johnson); (12) "Learning to Teach on Television: Implications for Beginners" (Norma MacRae and Darcey Cuffman); (13) "Integrating Science and the Humanities: Redefining the Preparation of Elementary Teachers" (Patricia A. Nelson); (14) "Will Success Spoil Distance Education?" (Leslie Purdy); (15) "Collaborative Planning to Improve Higher Education: System-Wide and Campus Initiatives" (Paul Spear); (16) "Generating a Positive Student Experience in Distance Learning Education" (Costas S. Spirou); (17) "Conceiving the Commons: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Environmental Literacy" (Linda Wallace, et al.); (18) "Active Learning Through Live Television: Reflections on Practice" (Michael F. Welsh). (All papers contain references.) (CH)

The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a fast pace and affecting academia and professional practice in many ways. Paradigms such as just-in-time learning, constructivism, student-centered learning and collaborative approaches have emerged and are being supported by technological advancements such as simulations, virtual reality and multi-agents systems. These developments have created both opportunities and areas of serious concerns. This conference aimed to cover both technological as well as pedagogical issues related to these developments. The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference received 98 submissions from more than 24 countries. Out of the papers submitted, 29 were accepted as full papers. In addition to the presentation of full papers, short papers and reflection papers, the conference also includes a keynote presentation from internationally distinguished researchers. Individual papers contain figures, tables, and references.