TEACH Program Workshops - Fall 2007 Schedule
All of the following sessions are held in the TLTC. You can find more information about these sessions on the TLTC website and are welcome to join any of these classes as a part of your workshops for the TEACH Program.
September
Creating a Gradebook with Excel
Steve Jackman
Thursday, September 6
2:00 – 3:30
Wouldn’t it be nice to simply enter a student’s final exam grade and have their semester letter grade generated automatically? Join us as we dive into the world of Microsoft Excel and the many features it offers for teachers. In this session, you’ll learn about creating and maintaining a gradebook in Excel as well as other useful features for presenting your grade data.
The Secrets to Our Success: TEACH Alumni Panel
Joy Cheng (Nutrition, Hospitality, and Retailing), Jeremy Buckner (Music), Michaele Morrow (Accounting)
Friday, September 7
12:00 – 1:00
*TEACH Fellows Only
What can you get out of the TEACH Program? Come and meet some of our alumni and hear their advice about what they got out of the program and their suggestions for maximizing your experience. The panel will provide you with tips for surviving and thriving as a TEACH fellow!
WebCT I: Basic Training
Karissa Greathouse
Tuesday, September 11
9:30 – 11:30
Prerequisite to all other WebCT Courses. Overview of the basic functions of the WebCT course tools (content management, communication, gradebook, and evaluation) for use in both Distance Learning and Face-To-Face courses. Learn basic course maintenance and administration.
Beyond the Basics: Alternative Methods of Assessment
Kari Wood
Wednesday, September 12
10:30 – 11:30
Oftentimes, we tend to assess student learning using methods with which we are most familiar. In this session we will expand your assessment repertoire by discussing alternative ways for students to demonstrate their learning of course content and skills across disciplines.
WebCT II: Communication Tool
Karissa Greathouse
Thursday, September 13
9:30 – 11:30
Prerequisite: WebCT I: Basic Training. Learn to create and manage threaded discussion, email, chat rooms, and the built-in calendar tools within WebCT. These tools work equally well for distance or face-to-face courses.
Web Seminar
Moving from Electronic Materials to a Fully Online Course
Cassie Carter
Monday, September 17
2:00 – 3:00
Are you interested in moving from online course materials to an online course? Join us as we discuss the best approach to transition from electronic materials to an online course.
(Note: This is a web seminar and does not require attendance at the TLTC. Technology Requirements: Access to a computer with Internet access.)
WebCT III: Content Modules
Karissa Greathouse
Tuesday, September 18
9:30 – 11:30
Prerequisite: WebCT I: Basic Training. This course shows the designer easy and effective methods for creating content modules. A Content Module is a series of pages of content such as lecture notes, multimedia presentations, assignments, and quizzes.
Lecturing Well – Part I
Dr. Michael Dini
Tuesday, September 18
12:00 – 1:00
When done well, lectures can motivate students, spur their critical thinking, and help them draw complex connections between ideas. Too often, however, lectures fall short, becoming one-way information transfers from instructor to inattentive students. The Lecture Well series is designed to highlight three distinguished faculty members and their unique and effective lecture styles. Part one will feature Dr. Michael Dini from the department of Biological Sciences. Join us as Dr. Dini shares his thoughts about effective teaching and lecturing.
SoTL Spotlight
Dr. Mario Beruvides and Dr. Bob McDonald
Wednesday, September 19
12:00 – 1:00
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) can be defined simply as the “systematic reflection on teaching and learning made public”. SOTL involves constant reflection of the teaching and learning process and its outcomes. The Teaching Academy and the TLTC partner together to conduct sessions spotlighting the work done by faculty members at TTU in the area of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Dr. Beruvides and Dr. McDonald will discuss their involvement in the development of a new journal, Academus. Join us for an interesting session of SoTL research at TTU.
WebCT IV: Using the Quiz Tool
Karissa Greathouse
Thursday, September 20
9:00 – 12:00
Prerequisite: WebCT I: Basic Training. Step by step instructions for creating a WebCT question database, creating and importing questions, creating and configuring online quizzes through WebCT.
Talk to Me…Please!: Engaging Students in Classroom Discussion
Steven Rosscoe (Geosciences), Mary Fehr (Education Curriculum and Instruction),
Thursday, September 20
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Do you dream of lively discussion in your classroom? Has your vision of an invigorating classroom dialogue ever crumbled in the face of silent students? Do you ever leave the classroom thinking “what the heck happened in there today?” Please join us for an interactive discussion of what does and doesn’t work for getting your students to participate and engage in meaningful discussion.
Faculty Women’s Reading Circle: Brownbag Lunch and Discussion Group Wise Women: Reflections of Teachers at Mid-Life, Phyllis R. Freeman and Jan Zlotnik Schmidt, editors.
The Physical Teacher
Tuesday, September 25
12:00 – 1:00 pm
In this fascinating collection of essays, some of the most respected women in academia reflect on their long careers as teachers, writers, and researchers as well as their personal beliefs, identities, and even their bodies. Julia Alvarez, bell hooks, Jane Tompkins, Paula Gunn Allen, Gail Griffin and others examine their own professional evolution and personal change as they offer insight into the academic life for women. Please bring your lunch and join us for some informal and surely compelling discussions of the essays by these “wise women” as we share food, camaraderie, and experience.
Creating Your Teaching Portfolio
Not sure about where to start with your teaching portfolio? This informal workshop will give a brief overview of concepts, talk about what you should and should not include, and help you get started in this reflective process. We’ll also look at many examples from a variety of disciplines for a tangible introduction to teaching portfolios.
The Fifth Annual John M. Burns Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Friday, September 28
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October
The Mid-Semester Slump: How to Recharge your Students
Micah Meixner
Tuesday, October 2
10:00 – 11:00
As the semester really begins to get underway and mid-terms approach, you might have noticed that your students seem less motivated than they were at the beginning of the semester. This workshop will address different strategies that can help to increase student motivation and involvement in the classroom. We will discuss topics such as: maintaining a supportive classroom culture, reaching the newest generation of students, and effectively communicating with students.
Managing Difficult Situations
Thursday, October 4
10:30 – 12:00
Join us as we watch a series of video vignettes created by the
WebCT I: Basic Training
Karissa Greathouse
Monday, October 8
2:00 – 4:00
Prerequisite to all other WebCT Courses. Overview of the basic functions of the WebCT course tools (content management, communication, gradebook, and evaluation) for use in both Distance Learning and Face-To-Face courses. Learn basic course maintenance and administration.
Lecturing Well, Part II:
Dr. Sean Grass
Wednesday, October 10
12:00 – 1:00
When done well, lectures can motivate students, spur their critical thinking, and help them draw complex connections between ideas. Too often, however, lectures fall short, becoming one-way information transfers from instructor to inattentive students. The Lecturing Well series is designed to highlight three distinguished faculty members and their unique and effective lecture styles. Part Two will feature Dr. Sean Grass from the department of English. Join us as Dr. Grass shares his thoughts about effective teaching and lecturing.
Basic Poster Printing
Ching Lee
Wednesday, October 10
2:00 – 3:00
This 1-hour class is designed to equip faculty with basic poster design techniques. PowerPoint is the preferred software used to create posters, and hands-on instruction is included. Setting up page sizes, utilization of text boxes, fonts, backgrounds, and images will be the major focus areas. Basic page layout aimed at attracting viewers will also be discussed as well as examples of good posters.
Using Clickers to Promote Classroom Interaction
Dr. Debbie Laverie
Monday, October 15
2:00 – 3:00
Have you heard the buzz about clickers? Learn how to use one of the newest technologies, Classroom Response Systems (CRS), in your teaching. Explore the possibilities for engaging students, polling responses, and tracking learning objectives. We will use the system to discover how to increase student participation while gaining an accurate picture of your student's knowledge.
Writing Your Teaching Philosophy
Tuesday, October 16
10:30 – 12:00
Creating a succinct, reflective statement about how you view teaching can be a challenging task. Your teaching philosophy statement should demonstrate why you teach the way you do and provide a snapshot of what your teaching style looks like in the classroom. But how do you do that? Join us for a hands-on experience as we think through constructing an effective statement of your philosophy of teaching.
Faculty Women’s Reading Circle,: Brownbag Lunch and Discussion Group Wise Women: Reflections of Teachers at Mid-Life, Phyllis R. Freeman and Jan Zlotnik Schmidt, editors.
The Spirited Teacher
Wednesday, October 17
12:00 – 1:00
In this fascinating collection of essays, some of the most respected women in academia reflect on their long careers as teachers, writers, and researchers as well as their personal beliefs, identities, and even their bodies. Julia Alvarez, bell hooks, Jane Tompkins, Paula Gunn Allen, Gail Griffin and others examine their own professional evolution and personal change as they offer insight into the academic life for women. Please bring your lunch and join us for some informal and surely compelling discussions of the essays by these “wise women” as we share food, camaraderie, and experience.
Web Seminar
Active Learning Techniques via the Web
Cassie Carter
Wednesday, October 17
4:00 – 5:00
Would you like to increase your students’ participation in your course? Are you interested in adding online components to an existing course? This course explores different online methods that provide active learning experiences including class discussions, “muddiest point”, “one minute paper”, group projects, and learning circles.
(Note: This is a web seminar and does not require attendance at the TLTC. Technology Requirements: Access to a computer with Internet access.)
WebCT: Gradebook Tool
Karissa Greathouse
Thursday, October 18
9:30 – 10:30
Join us for an overview of the WebCT Gradebook Tool. We will go over how to manually add grades, how to use existing grades to create a calculated course grade, and how to download the gradebook to Excel.
Dr. Tara Stevens
Monday, October 22
12:00 – 1:00
Because validity and reliability are not inherent to the tests utilized in any classroom, all educators face the challenge of developing classroom assessment strategies that are associated with valid and reliable results. A difference exists between testing and assessment, with the former depending upon the quality of the test itself to yield meaningful score and the latter depending upon multiple testing strategies as well as the educator's professional judgment. The purpose of this session is to demonstrate how principles of educational psychology can be employed to transform testing into assessment that has the potential to more effectively evaluate students' performance, progress, and learning.
WebCT: Assignment Tool
Karissa Greathouse
Thursday, October 25
9:20 – 10:30
Join us for an overview with hands-on exercises for the WebCT Assignment Tool. Learn how to create and manage online assignment submission "dropbox" in WebCT.
Construction Ahead: Tips for Designing Effective Tests
Kari Wood
Tuesday, October 30
10:30 – 11:30
Well-written multiple-choice exams can be an efficient and useful method to capture evidence of student learning at the course level. Join us for an interactive session as we discuss universal guidelines for designing effective tests across disciplines.
November
Preaching to the Unconverted: Tips for Teaching Non-Majors
Dr. Alan Arwine (Political Science), Dr. Roger Saathoff (Mass Communications), Dr. Michael San Francisco (Biology)
Friday, November 2
12:00 – 1:00
Have you ever had to teach an introductory or required course? Have you ever been met by a sea of students uninterested in your field and asking, “Why do I have to take this class?” Join our panel of experts for a discussion about the ups and downs of teaching non-majors and some advice for reaching out to students and getting them fired up about a new subject.
WebCT I: Basic Training
Karissa Greathouse
Monday, November 5
2:00 – 4:00
Prerequisite to all other WebCT Courses. Overview of the basic functions of the WebCT course tools (content management, communication, gradebook, and evaluation) for use in both Distance Learning and Face-To-Face courses. Learn basic course maintenance and administration.
Addressing Different Learning Styles in the Classroom
Steve Jackman
Tuesday, November 6
2:00 – 3:00
The various models of learning styles (Kolb, Gardner, Myers-Briggs) are well-known throughout education. Tailoring a course to meet the needs of each student’s learning style can be challenging. This session will discuss ways to address multiple learning styles in the classroom as well as provide a summary of learning styles models.
If They Write It…I Have to Grade It!: Evaluating Student Writing
Dr. Kathy Gillis and Dr.
Wednesday November 7
10:00 – 11:30
Have you ever been faced with a pile of papers to grade and left feeling like you don’t know where to start? Do you spend a lot of time trying to explain to your students how you graded their papers and exams? This workshop will focus on the conceptual and practical aspects of evaluating student writing across the disciplines, and will address how to make the actual process more efficient and effective.
WebCT II: Communication Tool
Karissa Greathouse
Wednesday, November 7
2:00 – 4:00
Prerequisite: WebCT I: Basic Training. Learn to create and manage threaded discussion, email, chat rooms, and the built-in calendar tools within WebCT. These tools work equally well for distance or face-to-face courses.
Learning is Not a Spectator Sport: Promoting Active Learning in your Class
Thursday, November 8
10:30 – 12:00
Tired of classes filled with one-way interaction and heavy on teacher talk? Students need opportunities to talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives. This workshop will include an overview of active learning, practical and proven ideas for your classroom and lots of participation from workshop participants. We’ll think through methods that help students make learning a part of themselves.
Tips for a Successful TEACH Project
Friday, November 9
12:00 – 1:00
*TEACH Fellows Only
All TEACH fellows are asked to work with their mentors to create a teaching and learning centered project. What did past fellows do? Join winners from last year’s poster and project contest to hear their ideas and suggestions. How can you put together a successful project? How much time will it take? What made their projects unique? Have they been able to publish based on their projects, or have they been able to use their projects in another way? Join us for a discussion that will help you get your project going in the right direction.
WebCT III: Creating Content Modules
Karissa Greathouse
Monday, November 12
2:00 – 4:00
Prerequisite: WebCT I: Basic Training. This course shows the designer easy and effective methods for creating content modules. A Content Module is a series of pages of content such as lecture notes, multimedia presentations, assignments, and quizzes.
Lecturing Well – Part III
Dr. John Howe
Tuesday, November 13
12:00 – 1:00
When done well, lectures can motivate students, spur their critical thinking, and help them draw complex connections between ideas. Too often, however, lectures fall short, becoming one-way information transfers from instructor to inattentive students. The Lecture Well series is designed to highlight three distinguished faculty members and their unique and effective lecture styles. Part three will feature Dr. John Howe from the department of History. Join us as Dr. Howe shares his thoughts about effective teaching and lecturing.
WebCT IV: Using the Quiz Tool
Karissa Greathouse
Wednesday, November 14
2:00 – 5:00
Prerequisite: WebCT I: Basic Training. Step by step instructions for creating a WebCT question database, creating and importing questions, creating and configuring online quizzes through WebCT.
Faculty Women’s Reading Circle,: Brownbag Lunch and Discussion Group Wise Women: Reflections of Teachers at Mid-Life, Phyllis R. Freeman and Jan Zlotnik Schmidt, editors.
The Reflective Teacher
Thursday, November 15
12:00 – 1:00
In this fascinating collection of essays, some of the most respected women in academia reflect on their long careers as teachers, writers, and researchers as well as their personal beliefs, identities, and even their bodies. Julia Alvarez, bell hooks, Jane Tompkins, Paula Gunn Allen, Gail Griffin and others examine their own professional evolution and personal change as they offer insight into the academic life for women. Please bring your lunch and join us for some informal and surely compelling discussions of the essays by these “wise women” as we share food, camaraderie, and experience.
Gearing Up for Next Semester Kari Wood
Tuesday, November 27
10:30 – 11:30
As one semester draws to a close, another semester appears right around the corner. Start thinking now about the changes you’d like to make to your existing courses. In this workshop, we will discuss the elements of effective course syllabi and guidelines for revising student learning outcomes at the course level. Participants will be given the opportunity to evaluate syllabi for their own courses.
Teaching Portfolio Review Panel (Hands-on)
Various faculty members
Wednesday, November 28
3:00-4:00
* TEACH Fellows only
In this review panel, a faculty member will meet with you individually to review the progress of your teaching portfolios and give input about development ideas. This is a great opportunity to get feedback about your portfolio and this workshop is scheduled to help you prepare for the upcoming portfolio due date. Bring your portfolio in a draft form – whatever that may be – and plan to spend one-on-one time looking at your work with a faculty member. Early registration is a must for this workshop to allow us time to finalize details. Registration will be closed approximately 3 weeks prior to the workshop.
December
Declining by Degrees - Video and Discussion
Facilitated by Steve Jackman
Tuesday, December 4
12:00-1:30
PBS aired a special documentary on higher education called “Declining by Degrees” that generated controversy and discussion on college campuses across the nation. One of the more devastating points in the video concerns an implicit agreement between some faculty and students which might be described as “you don’t ask too much of me and I won’t expect too much of you.” In fact, the program suggests that this is the understanding under which most students and instructors operate. Join us in watching the first portion of this video and discussing its implications.
WebCT I: Basic Training
Karissa Greathouse
Thursday, December 6
2:00-4:00
Prerequisite to all other WebCT Courses. Overview of the basic functions of the WebCT course tools (content management, communication, gradebook, and evaluation) for use in both Distance Learning and Face-To-Face courses. Learn basic course maintenance and administration.
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