Upcoming Faculty Writing Retreats
Date: Friday, April 15
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Alumni Center, Hospitality Room
Monthly faculty writing retreats provide dedicated time and space to work on academic writing. Retreats include breakfast and a light lunch, opportunities to develop a strong network of peer support and accountability, and voluntary feedback sessions.
For more information, email the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. Please register through My Learning Connection.
Monday Morning Mentor Series
How Can I Enhance Class Using Story, Popular Media and Objects?
This program began Monday, March 28
Committed educators are always looking for dynamic ways to grab and hold their students’ attention, but we do more than list in-class activities. This practical and focused session is grounded in learning theory, such as idea-based, brain-based and situated learning, to give you a framework for ongoing exploration and innovation.
To access the Monday Morning Mentor programs, email the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning or call 836-3059.
Tools of the Trade Series
Part II: Prezi vs. PowerPoint
Prezi, a fast-growing alternative to PowerPoint, offers a unique spin on presentation tools. But is it right for you? In part two of the Tools of the Trade Series, you’ll learn best practices for using Prezi and PowerPoint in your classroom, as well as help to decide which presentation tool is right for you.
Wednesday, March 30 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. | LIBR 204 |
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Part III: Wikis
Perhaps the only Wiki you’re familiar with is Wikipedia, but that is about to change. In part three of the Tools of the Trade Series, you’ll learn how you can use wikis, collaborative data collection websites that anyone can edit, in your classroom to enhance student understanding.
Tuesday, April 5 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. | LIBR 204 |
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Thursday, April 7 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. | LIBR 204 |
Tuesday, April 12 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. | LIBR 204 |
Part IV: Social Media
Let’s face it, perhaps the easiest way to reach out to your students is through social media. Since your students are already connected, why not use that connection in your classroom? In part four of the Tools of the Trade Series, you’ll learn a variety of ways to utilize social media in your classroom for enhanced student connections and understanding. You’ll also learn best practices for using tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Diigo and Youtube.
Tuesday, April 26 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. | LIBR 204 |
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Thursday, April 28 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. | LIBR 204 |
Tuesday, May 3 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. | LIBR 204 |
Development Opportunities for Faculty
Communication and Conflict Management for Department Chairs – Webcast
Academic Impressions Webcast Series
March 29, 2016, 12:00–1:30 CDT
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Transformative Learning Conference
University of Central Oklahoma
March 31–April 1, 2016
Oklahoma City, OK
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Midwest Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Transforming Teaching through SoTL
South Bend, Indiana
April 1, 2016
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Teaching Matters Conference
Critical Thinking as Radical Pedagogy
Barnesville, Georgia
April 1–2, 2016
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27th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning
Building Bridges: Teaching our Communities, Engaging the World
Jacksonville, Florida
April 5–7, 2016
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