Location: Gaiser Hall 206, Second floor, East wing
Fall Faculty Focus
Faculty Focus 2008
"Exploring How We Learn"
The Teaching and Learning Center's Fall Focus program emphasizes the process of generating assessment projects that measure student learning based on the college-wide outcomes.
All sessions were designed to apply to broad range of disciplines.
Schedule:
A complete schedule and description of the events offered can be found in our Faculty Focus 2-day Insert .
September 16, 2008
9:00-10:15am
First Generation Students: What We Know And How To Work With Them
10:30-11:45 Concurrent Sessions
Unpacking An Intervention To Improve First Generation Student Retention And Academic Success
Dr. Peter Collier, GHL 213
Reasoning Across The Curriculum: How To Design Prompts and Assess Writing In Academic, Professional, And Technical Programs
How Rubrics Enhance Student Learning
Mary Jean Williams and Jill Darley-Vanis, GHL 207
A Visit To The School Of The Future
Using Power Point To Teach Effectively
Can We Teach And Assess Character In Our Class? Discuss And Discover How to Make This Work For You
12:00-12:45 Lunch in cafeteria
1:00-3:00 Concurrent Sessions
Engaging The Online Learner
Elizabeth Donley, SHL 018
Focus On Outcome Assessment Project
Lewis Lewin and Melissa Payne, PUB Lounge (PUB 161)
How People Learn: Mind Mapping
Using Blackboard For Collaborative Learning Techniques
Humanizing Online Teaching: Making eLearning Work For You And Your Learners
Geneva Chao and Ann Snyder, GHL 205
Better Learning Through Listening
Marci McReynolds, GHL 214
September 17, 2008.
9:00-10:15am
2nd Day Opening Session, Gaiser Student Center
Deena Bisig will report on the yearly reported student success that is happening across campus for 2007-08.
TLC Director Gail Liberman will highlight programs and event opportunities for the 2008-09 academic year.
10:30-11:45 Concurrent Sessions
Help From Cyberspace: The Realities Of Helping Students Successfully Learn In The Classroom
WoW Factor For Using Images In The Classroom
Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning: A Collaborative, Student-Centered Classroom
Susan Brookhart and Karl Bailey, PUB 258B
12:00-12:45 Lunch in cafeteria
1:00-3:00 Concurrent Sessions
Using Blackboard For Collaborative Learning Techniques
Technology in the Classroom: Friend or Foe?
Panelists: Mary Evens,
Ali Aliabadi,
Willy Cushwa,
Ann Snyder, and
Tami Jacobs, PUB 258B
Better Learning Through Listening
Marci McReynolds, PUB 258C
Simulations and Examples To Increase Course Content Knowledge
Michael Ceriello and
Cyndi Myers, GHL 205
Focus On Outcome Assessment Project
Lewis Lewin and Melissa Payne, GHL 207
Reconstructing Learning: Applying Learning Styles To An Assignment
Fall Orientation 2 Week Events for Faculty, Staff, and Administrators: