Description:
Part video game, part case study, and a lot like a Choose Your Own Adventure book, branching tutorials are a powerful instructional tool. Students apply their knowledge to realistic scenarios, which can really bring your content to life. This hands-on workshop will cover both design and development techniques that will allow you to create branching tutorials without sophisticated software. All you need are a few tricks with PowerPoint. Basic knowledge of PowerPoint is required. Advanced registration is required.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Powerpoint is required
Duration:
2.0 hours
Description:
Presentations and lectures do not succeed entirely on the knowledge of the presenter. Sometimes it is the little things that make a big difference, like organizing content on the board or delivering content at the right pace. In this workshop, we will discuss delivery and presentation techniques that can help you reach and engage with your students. Advanced registration required.
Duration:
1.5 hours
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
What do Second Life, Civilization III, and Jeopardy all have in common? They have all been used in higher education to engage and teach students. While the primary function of games and simulations is to entertain, they also make effective teaching tools. In this workshop, we will discuss why games are so effective and explore several examples of games that can be used “as-is” or modified to be used in the classroom.
Duration:
1.5 hours
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
Teaching in the online environment involves principles and practices unlike traditional face-to-face instruction methods. Unique pedagogical and pragmatic considerations for teaching online must be considered when contemplating the development of an online course. In this session, we will introduce the unique characteristics of online instruction and provide an overview of the components in an engaging and interactive online course. We will also share various institutional resources for further assistance with getting started teaching. This workshop is geared toward an audience who is new to online teaching and to those wanting to refresh their knowledge about online teaching fundamentals. Advanced registration is required.
Duration:
1.5 hours
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
Scene: Student asks, “Why did you grade me that way,” or “You never told us that we would be graded on grammar.” Enter: Rubrics, which are scoring tools that clearly define assignment criteria with levels of performance for each part. Because grading may be considered one of the most time consuming, frustrating, and sometimes dreaded aspects of teaching, learning how to develop and use rubrics can help faculty grade more objectively, save grading time, and assist students in preparing assignments. Workshop participants will create their own rubric that can be adapted for any assignment or task. Advanced registration is required.
Duration:
1.5 hours
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
Preparing to teach a new course involves a number of tasks that require planning and organization. This workshop will focus on general strategies such as budgeting time for class preparation, aligning instructional methods and strategies with course goals and objectives, understanding the varied learning styles of students enrolled in the course and sequencing course material to fit the class time period. Technology integration, assignments, exam format and grading will also be discussed. Participants will create a list of tips and techniques that can be immediately used as they prepare to teach a new course. Advanced registration is required.
Duration:
1.5 hours
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
The H1N1 virus, formerly referred to as Swine Flu, is expected to make a comeback to the United States this school year and officials say that college campuses could be impacted. It’s prudent for faculty to consider how their teaching may be affected by an illness outbreak and explore steps to continue teaching during such a situation. This online session will share pedagogical recommendations for teaching during a health crisis, including: steps for being ready, instructional alternatives, available technologies, and suggestions for meeting students’ needs. Available sources for further information will be highlighted. Advanced registration is required.
Duration:
1 hour
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated: 10/12/2009
