June 13, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
138
Keynote :: Protective Randomness: Why We Fear the Unknown and What to Do About It
Both people and their algorithms make mistakes. Algorithms make mistakes differently, however. They tend to make and repeat the same mistakes at scale! Individual’s mistakes tend to differ slightly from each other, and their effects are often limited. To scale their impact, individuals must combine their efforts and errors. If we’re unlucky, collaboration collapses into […]
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
137
Harvard Case Access Project, Unchained
The Harvard Case Access Project is a collection of all American court reports from colonial times to the late 2010’s As of this year, it is publicly available for bulk download in high-quality HTML with high-quality metadata. So what should we do about it? What can we do with it? This session will talk about […]
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
137
Using Peer Assessments for Active Learning
Peer assessment can enhance student engagement, result in better work product, and help students learn how to provide and receive construction criticism. During this session, we will explore external and LMS-integrated peer-review tools, such as FeedbackFruits and Peergrade, and how they can facilitate active learning in your courses. Did I mention peer assessments can also […]
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
137
Tech Tools and Pedagogical Strategies for Teaching English-Language Learners
This session will cover some of the tech tools that can be used to assist English-language learners in a legal research classroom. These tools may include grammar checkers, legal writing assistants, and the use of generative artificial intelligence to improve legal writing. Additionally, I would like to cover some pedagogical strategies used to improve legal […]
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
137
Setting Due Dates for Formative and Summative Assessments – What I learned experimenting this past year
All of my courses, doctrinal and writing courses, incorporate both formative and summative assessments spread throughout the term. Setting and enforcing due dates and deadlines for any type of assessment poses various advantages and challenges. In this session I will share intended and unintended consequences of setting firm, lax and no deadlines for different types […]
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
137
Ethical Uses of ChatGPT in the Practice of Law to Save Time and Money
ChatGPT can be a powerful and helpful tool in the practice of law if it is used in an ethical and responsible manner. This session will explore the implications, challenges, and ethical considerations that arise when employing Artificial Intelligence, and specifically ChatGPT, within the legal field. Participants will see how to use ChatGPT in a […]
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
137
Artificial Intelligence and Free Law – Dispatches from the Roller Coaster
Free access to law has always leveraged emerging technologies to serve the information needs of the public. In this session, free access to law publishers Justia and LII will discuss how emerging technologies affect the information landscape and explore implications for legal publishing, education, and services.
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
137
A Reflection: 27 Years at CALI in 27 Minutes
Bring your CALI user name and password with you. Please be prepared to login to CALI’s website. There will be prizes to on-site session attendees. If you don’t know your password, please reset it now. And, there will be assistance on site. In the sweltering heat of July, twenty-seven years have I held the mantle […]
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
137
More Than a Library: How to Configure StackMap to Map Your Law School
Last year, I saw a demonstration about StackMap. Our library is only one floor, so I couldn’t justify the cost of mapping software for only a small part of our school. However, as the demonstration went on, I suddenly had an idea. Could we configure StackMap to map out our entire school? While I didn’t […]
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
137
Using Technology to Enhance a Student-Centered Culture
Nearly every law school prides itself on being student-centered through open door policies, a commitment to outcomes, and an array of support services. Technology can help a school become even more student-centered and accessible. At Charleston School of Law, we are especially proud of our student-centric culture. One of the ways we have developed that […]
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3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
138
The Future of CALI: An Audience Participation Discussion
CALI is always thinking about the future, but in 2024, we are going through a formal strategic planning process. This plenary session will invite the audience in on the discussion on possible projects and futures for the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction. CALI is different things to different people. At its core, it’s a nonprofit […]
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
137
Enhanced Classroom Technology
This session will discuss a budget minded approach to creating a modern technology advanced classroom that supports all of your needs, including hybrid learning. This talk will cover everything from what you see when you walk in the door, wirelessly presenting content in the room, and capturing whatever video or content is shared for recording […]
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
137
Navigating the Relationship with IT
While some law schools have IT employees and some rely on main university IT support, the University of Florida Levin College of Law has adopted a blended service model. A seven person IT team is fully embedded at the College of Law but are employees of the University of Florida Information Technology Academic Technology Support […]
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