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Faculty Development Programs


Classroom Climate Control

The Spring Teaching and Learning Series focuses on issues that affect the learner-centered classroom. Led by experienced Clark instructors, these guided discussions will be held every other Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. in GHL 207.

April 16    

Find the Right Temperature: Creating the Ideal Classroom Climate

April 30   

Cool Things Down: Handling Disruptive Students

May 14     

Light the Fire: Engaging Apathetic Audiences

May 28    

Establish the Comfort Zone: Balancing Disruptive Technology

Call the TLC at ext. 2516 or click here to register here online

 

 

Monday Morning Mentor

Every Monday, faculty receive an e-mail notice linking them to a 20-minute webcast which is available on demand for one week.

How Can I Help Student Veterans Transition to Campus?

May 13 , 2013

webcast

ppt slides

supplemental resources

discussion guide

Should I Encourage Experiential Learning During Class? How? May 6 , 2013

ppt slides; supp. resources;discussion guide

How Can I Make My Exams More about Learning, Less about Grades? April 29, 2013

ppt slides; supp. resources;discussion guide

How Do I Choose Between Synchronous & Asynchronous Activities? April 22, 2013

ppt slides; supp. resources; discussion guide

Where Can I Find Free Tools for Holding Online Office Hours?  April 15, 2013

ppt slides; supp. resources; discussion guide

How Do I Design Courses to Enhance Student Veterans' Success? April 8, 2013

ppt slides; supp. resources; discussion guide

 

What Are the Communication 'Musts' in an Online Course? April 1, 2013

ppt slides; supp. resources; discussion guide

 

How Do I Develop a High-Impact Capstone Course?

March 25, 2013

ppt slides; supp. resources; discussion guide

 

In Blended Courses, What Should Students Do Online?

March 18, 2013

ppt slides; supp.l resources; discussion guide

 

How Can I Incorporate a Group Poster Session into my Class? March 11, 2013

ppt slides; supp. resources; discussion guide

 

How Can I Use Low-Stakes Quizzing to Enhance Learning? March 4, 2013

ppt slides;supp. resources;discussion guide

 

What Do I Need to Know About Referring Students for Help? February 25, 2013

ppt slides; supp. resources;discussion guide

 

What is Blended Learning?

February 18, 2013

ppt slides; supp. resources; discussion guide

What is the Best Way to Grade Participation?

February 11, 2013

ppt slides; supp. resources; discussion guide

 

How Can I Improve Lessons with a 4-Step Plan? February 4, 2013

ppt slides; supp. resources; discussion guide

 

How Can I Capture Students' Interest in the First 5 Minutes? January 28, 2013

ppt slides; supp. resources; discussion guide

 

 

Effective Communication = Priceless

Faculty, staff and adminstrators are welcome to this lunch-time workshop series on effective communication skills. Each month, Communication Studies faculty discuss a timely topic.

 

Spring 2013

Using Small Groups in the Classroom / Norming -- Lisa Sayles

Date: April 17, 2013

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Gaiser Hall (GHL) 213

Ten Tips for Utilizing Small Groups in Your Classroom -- Handout

I Statements -- Shree Venkatachalam

Date: May 15, 2013

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Gaiser Hall (GHL) 213

Call the TLC at ext. 2516 or register online here.

Perception Checking -- Tom Stevenson

Date: June 5, 2013

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Gaiser Hall (GHL) 213

Winter 2013

Decreasing Speech Anxiety -- Kim Coffey

Date: February 13, 2013

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: GHL 205

Conflict Management -- Susanna Weinstein

Date: March 13, 2013

 

Can't We All Just Get Along?

PowerPoint Presentation

 

Faculty Speakers Series

 

Spring 2013

The Why of Where: Living, Researching and Teaching Geography Here and Now

Date: May 7, 2013

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: Ellis Dunn Community Room, GHL 213

Geography professor Heather McAfee shares her passion for people and places, illustrating her approach to bringing the far corners of the world into the hearts and minds of students.

 

Freedom Celebration

 

Open Educational Resources

Finding OER

This informative handout includes live links to many open source websites and resources.

Information Session

Date: March 12, 2013

Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Location: Ellis Dunn Community Room, GHL 213

Quill West, OER Project director for Tacoma Community College, will lead an information session with Q&A period following. Lunch provided.

Workshop

Date: March 12, 2013

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Teaching & Learning Center Classroom, GHL 205

Quill West and Dr. Travis Kibota, Clark College Biology professor and division chair, will facilitate the workshop.

New Adjunct Orientation

Spring 2013

 

 

Date: March 29, 2013

Time: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Gaiser Hall 205

Call the TLC at ext. 2516 or register online here.

 

Find out more at the TLC New Faculty web page.

 

Investing and Retirement Series

 

Join Clark College Professor Gene Johnson for some real-world information about how to plan and invest for your future.

April 17, 3 - 5 p.m.

What to Buy and When to Buy

May 1, 3 - 5 p.m.

How Not to Run Out of Money in Your Retirement

Registration Required

Student Panels on Power & Privilege in the Classroom

 

Contact Felisciana Peralta at fperalta@clark.edu for more information.

Previous Student Panel Discussions

Smart Classroom Face-to-Face Training

 

Contact Gracie White of Information Technology Services at gwhite@clark.edu for one-on-one training opportunities.

 

Moodle Training / Canvas Training

Please visit the eLearning registration site to view and register for all eLearning offerings:

 

 

You may also access this link via the eLearning web page under Faculty Resources.

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