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Talking About Teaching Days
Week of May 4 - 8, 2009
Please rsvp to Mary Rafferty
x 1168 or m.raffer@usp.edu
Mon. May 4th
10 - 11 |
Preparing a dossier for Promotion & Tenure
Joan Tarloff |
GRI 110 B |
Mon. May 4th
1 - 2:30 |
How to develop and implement a travel educational experience
for our students
John Connors and Bruce Rosenthal |
GRI 110 B |
Tues. May 5th
10 - 10:50 |
Two Formative Assessments To Improve Students' Thinking &
Writing Skills
Alison Mostrom |
GRI 110 B |
Tues. May 5th
11 - 11:50 |
SMILE: An information literacy innovation implemented in general
education course
Alison Mostrom, Jason Porter, Catherine Purzycki, Kevin Wolbach,
Eva Agbada, Leslie Ann Bowman |
GRI 110 B
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Tues. May 5th
2:00 - 3:30 |
Discussion on educating our students on sustainable futures.
What USP faculty and students can do to help save the planet
Glenn Beamer and Kevin Wolbach |
GRI 110 B |
Wed. May 6th
10 - 10:50 |
Primary Trait Analysis: A course assessment tool to measure
knowledge gain
Salar Alsardary, Laura Pontiggia |
GRI 110 B |
Wed. May 6th
1 - 2 |
Peer teaching across the curriculum
Carol Maritz and Lora Packel |
GRI 110 B |
Wed. May 6th
2:30 - 3:30 |
Web 2.0 and Podcasting Implications for Healthcare Education
Rod Murray |
GRI 110 B
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Thurs. May 7th
9:30 - 11 |
Finding evidence of good teaching practices in higher education
or in my discipline
Jeanette McVeigh |
STC 147 |
Thurs. May 7th
11 - 12 |
Refworks to catalogue all your resources and create accurate
bibliographies
Jeanette McVeigh |
STC 147 |
Thurs. May 7th
2 - 3 |
Introduction to Google Apps for Education
Rod Murray |
STC 147 |
Thurs. May 7th
3 - 5 |
Mindfulness based stress reduction
Melanie Oates |
WCR |
Fri. May 8th
10 - 11:15 |
Group problem solving in an introductory course recitations
to promote learning
Madhu Mahalingam, Fred Schaefer, Elisabeth Morlino |
GRI 11 B |
Fri. May 8th
1 - 3 |
Poster session and electronic fair of innovative learning
or assessment practices
We will feature posters of:
- Leahy Award nominees
- Bright Idea Award nominees
- Educational posters presented elsewhere and electronic
resource fair
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STC Atrium |
Judging for the awards will take place during the poster session
Refreshments will be provided
Faculty Enrichment Workshops and Faculty activities
for March Spring Break 2009
Please respond to Mary Rafferty, 1168 m.raffer@usp.edu
Date/Time |
Topic/Presenters |
Room |
Monday, March 2
12 - 1
TableTalk |
The impact of the world's economic situation on teaching
and learning at USP.
Russ DiGate Joe Trainor |
STC 137 |
Monday, March 2
2 - 3
|
Educational application of Second Life and training on
how to use second life, a virtual realty system in your teaching.
Melanie Oates |
STC 147 |
Tuesday, March 3
2-3 |
Smart boards and whiteboards: How to use the smart board
and how to use the whiteboard without a marker
Clifford Greer and Alison Mostrom |
STC 237 |
Tuesday, March 3
3 - 4 |
Knowing and using the full technology capacity of the
STC 145 (how to use more than one piece of equipment at once).
Bill Horton |
STC 145 |
Wednesday, March 4
2 - 4 |
Using the statistics you get with the Scantron answer
sheets to be a better evaluator.
Linda Robinson |
GRI 110 C |
Thursday, March 5
10 - 11:30
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How can I use evidence to support how I am teaching: Part
1: Where to find evidence of good teaching practices in higher
education or discipline-specific literature and what data
bases to consult.
Phyllis Blumberg and Jeanette McVeigh |
STC 147 |
Thursday, March 5
2 - 3:30 |
Part II: What data from my courses is evidence to support
my claims that I am a good teacher.
Phyllis Blumberg |
GRI 110 C |
Friday, March 6
10 - 12 |
FERPA at 35 - An overview and update on January 2009 regulatory
changes: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
1974, as Amended, (FERPA) is turning 35. This session will
provide brief overview of the regulations that implement.
FERPA which is the major federal law governing the privacy
of student information. Since this legislation is dynamic,
emphasis will be placed on the regulatory changes made effective
in January 2009. A significant amount of time will be devoted
to participants' questions, and group discussion will be encouraged.
Alan Sims |
STC 237 |
TableTalks Spring 2009
Griffith 262 conference room is right next to the
2nd floor elevator
Date-Time Location |
Topic |
Presenters |
Tues. Jan 20 @12 GRI 262 |
Engaging students with dry (e.g. theoretical, grammar)
material |
Paula Kramer
Christine Flanagan
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Mon. Jan 26 @4 GRI 262 |
Engaging students with dry (e.g. theoretical, grammar)
material |
Paula Kramer
Christine Flanagan
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Tues. Feb. 3 @12 GRI 262 |
Creative ways to assess the effectiveness of courses for
formative feedback |
Laura Pontigga
Bernie Brunner |
Mon. Feb. 9 @4 GRI 262 |
Creative ways to assess the effectiveness of courses for
formative feedback |
Laura Pontigga
Bernie Brunner
Alison Mostrom |
Tues. Feb. 17 @12 GRI 262 |
The impact of the world's economic situation on teaching
and learning at USP |
Joe Trainor
Russ DiGate |
Mon. Feb.. 23 @4 GRI 262 |
The impact of the world's economic situation on teaching
and learning at USP |
Joe Trainor
Russ DiGate |
March 2 - 6 |
Spring Break - workshop schedule TBA |
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Tues. Mar. 10 @12 GRI 262 |
The present and future challenges to the university infrastructure,
including technology infrastructure, and its impact on teaching
and learning |
John Connors
John Masciantonio |
Mon. Mar. 16 @4 GRI 262 |
The present and future challenges to the university infrastructure,
including technology infrastructure, and its impact on teaching
and learning |
John Connors
John Masciantonio |
Tues. Mar. 24 @12 GRI 262 |
Impacts/opportunities/threats on a possible merger or
offering educational programs at other sites |
Charles Myers
Sara Gallagher
Russ DiGate |
Mon. Mar. 30 @4 GRI 262 |
Impacts/opportunities/threats on a possible merger or
offering educational programs at other sites |
Charles Myers
Sara Gallagher
Russ DiGate |
Mon. Apr. 6 @4 GRI 262 |
Using and evaluating writing effectively in all courses |
Deirdre Pettipiece
Justin Everett |
Tues. Apr. 14 @12 GRI 262 |
Using and evaluating writing effectively in all courses |
Deirdre Pettipiece
Justin Everett |
Tues. Apr. 21 @12 GRI 262 |
Exploring reasons why students do not take responsibility
for themselves and for their learning: Causes and what we
can do about it |
Gerard Hoefling
Laura Mandos |
Mon. Apr. 27 @4 GRI 262 |
Exploring reasons why students do not take responsibility
for themselves and for their learning: Causes and what we
can do about it |
Gerard Hoefling
Laura Mandos |
Faculty Enrichment Workshops,
January 2009
Please RSVP to Mary Rafferty, x 1168 m.raffer@usp.edu
Date-Time Location |
Topic |
Presenters |
Monday Jan 5
12 - 12:30 - STC 147 |
Demo sessions of the new features and changes in ANGEL
7.3 |
Eva Agbada |
Monday Jan 5
1-3 - GRI 110C |
Anecdote to Data: Conducting research about Teaching and
Learning: Getting Started Doing Scholarship of Teaching and
Learning |
Phyllis Blumberg |
Tuesday Jan. 6
9:30 - 10:00 STC 147 |
Demo session of the new features and changes in ANGEL
7.3 |
Eva Agbada |
Tuesday Jan 6
10 - 12 STC 147 |
Using portfolios for holistic (comprehensive or whole
person for many skills) assessments |
Deirdre Pettipiece
Justin Everett |
Tuesday Jan. 6
2 - 4 GRI 110C |
How can I show I am a good or excellent teacher? Issues
and Introducing a Tool |
Phyllis Blumberg |
Wednesday Jan 7
10 - 12 GRI 110C |
Responsibility - This is Your Class, Not Mind: Encouraging
Student to Take Responsibility for Learning |
Phyllis Blumberg |
Wednesday Jan 7
1 - 3 GRI 110C |
Did I write good multiple choice questions? How to write
good questions and how to interpret the computer generated
statistics |
Linda Robinson,
Jean Scholtz |
Wednesday, Jan 7
3:00 - 3:30 GRI 208 N |
Demo session of the new features and changes in ANGEL
7.3 |
Eva Agbada |
Thursday Jan 8
9 - 10:30 STC 237 |
The Devil's in the Details of Angel - Morning Plenary:
ANGEL Overview |
Jeff Swain, Instructional Designer/Angel specialist at
Penn Sate University |
Thursday Jan 8
10:45 - Noon STC 147 |
Hands-on Session #1 How to set up and Use the gradebook.
In this session attendees will learn how to set up and use
the gradebook. It is recommended that participants have access
to ANGEL to participate |
Jeff Swain, Instructional Designer/Angel specialist at
Penn Sate University |
Thursday Jan 8
1 - 2 STC 147 |
Afternoon Session Outline:
Hands-on Session #2 Using the Quizzing tool . In this session
attendees will learn how to set up and use the quiz tool.
It is recommended that participants in this session have access
to ANGEL to participate |
Jeff Swain, Instructional Designer/Angel specialist at
Penn Sate University |
Thursday Jan 8
2:15 - 3:15 STC 147 |
Hands-on Session #3 The Advanced Features of ANGEL - Maximizing
Performance. In this session attendees will learn how to set
up and use some of the intermediate and advanced features
of ANGEL It is recommeded that participants have access to
ANGEL to participate |
Jeff Swain, Instructional Designer/Angel specialist at
Penn Sate University |
Thursday Jan 8
3:30 - 4 STC 147 |
Open Session General Questions about ANGEL
An Open session to explore an issue further or answer any
remaining questions from the day |
Jeff Swain, Instructional Designer/Angel specialist at
Penn Sate University |
Talking About Teaching Days
Week of May 5 - 9, 2008
Date-Time Location |
Topic |
Presenters |
Mon. May 5th
10-11 STC 337 |
Demonstration on how to use the Sympodium
as a teaching tool |
Mike Bruist |
Mon. May 5th
11-12 STC 337 |
Demonstration on Teaching Using Second Life within a course
|
Melanie Oates |
Mon. May 5th
1-3 STC 237 |
A team from Apple will discuss with us what it would take
to become part of iTunes University |
Jacquie Smith |
Thurs. May 6th
10 - 11:30 STC 237 |
Using qualitative methods to assess student learning |
Sue Wainwright |
Tues. May 6th
2 - 3:30 STC 237 |
Advancing learning content in the sciences: A vision for
developing rich Scientific literacy |
Phyllis Blumberg,
Lois Peck |
Wed. May 7th
10- 12 STC 337 |
Getting started and doing scholarship on your teaching |
Phyllis Blumberg |
Wed. May 7th
1:30 - 3:30 STC 337 |
Promotion and Tenure dossier preparation |
Joan Tarloff |
Tues. May 8th
10-11:30 STC 237 |
Teaching so students will learn more of your discipline |
Phyllis Blumberg |
Fri. May 9th
1:30 - 3:30
STC Atrium |
Poster session |
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Poster Session:
We will feature posters of:
-
Leahy Award for Learning Innovation nominees
-
Bright Idea Award Nominees
-
Teaching Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
-
Teaching Ethics
Judging for the awards will take place during the poster session
Refreshments will be provided
Please RSVP to Mary Rafferty
(x1168 or m.raffer@usp.edu)
Spring 2008 TableTalks Schedule
Revised 1-8-2008
Date-Time Location |
Topic |
Presenters |
Tues. Jan 8 @12 WCR |
Prescription pad for success |
Kevin Wolbach |
Mon. Jan. 14 @4 WCR |
Prescription pad for success |
Kevin Wolbach |
Tues. Jan. 22 @12 WCR |
Preventing Plagiarism |
Justin Everett,
Deirdre Pettipiece |
Mon. Jan. 28 @4 WCR |
Preventing Plagiarism |
Justin Everett,
Deirdre Pettipiece |
Tue. Feb. 5 @12
Gri 110 B |
Quickie technology techniques:
Scivee - science video on web 2.0 Real time typing of notes
on computer allows student input.
Turning point |
Jacquie Smith,
Alison Mostrom,
Grace Earl
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Mon. Feb 11 @4
STC 147 |
Quickie technology techniques:
Real time typing of notes on computer allows student input.
Turning point
Angel Tips |
Alison Mostrom,
Grace Earl,
Cynthia McClellan
|
Tues. Feb. 19 @12
WCR |
Using humor in your teaching |
Jacquie Smith, Babis, Murray Zanger |
Mon. Feb. 25 @4
WCR |
Using humor in your teaching |
Jacquie Smith, Babis,
Andrew Peterson |
Tues. Mar. 4 @12
(Spring Break)
WCR |
Introducing the Mayes College of Health Care Business |
Bill Aston |
Wed. Mar 5 9-5
PTC 140 |
Portrait of a student as a young wolf- How to motivate
undergraduates
Discipline control in the classroom |
Darby Lewes and her four legged assistant |
Mon. Mar. 10 @4
STC 137 |
Working win-win with Marketing and Development - fundraising,
media, and promotions |
Rod Miller |
Tues. Mar. 18 @12
WCR |
Working win-win with Marketing and Development - fundraising,
media, and promotions |
Rod Miller |
Mon. Mar. 24 @4
WCR |
Will an honors program have and impact on your teaching |
Roy Robson |
Tues. Apr. 1 @12
WCR |
Using scientific evidence to improve your teaching |
Bernie Brunner, Steve Rodriquez |
Mon. Apr. 7 @4
WCR |
Using scientific evidence to improve your teaching |
Bernie Brunner, Steve Rodriquez |
Tues. Apr. 15 @12
STC 201 |
Using Outlook more productively |
Cathy Poon, John Porter |
Mon. Apr. 21 @4
STC 337 |
Using Outlook more productively |
Cathy Poon, John Porter |
Faculty Enrichment Weeks, January
2008
Please RSVP to Mary Rafferty, x 1168
m.raffer@usip.edu
Date/Time |
Topic/Presenters |
Room |
Thurs.
Jan 3 -
10 - 11-:30 |
Being
more productive in your scholarship and writing of scholarship
- Presented by Phyllis Blumberg |
RH
101 |
Thurs.
Jan 3 -
2-4 |
Overcoming myths that you cannot use learning-centered teaching
with courses that are lower level, have large enrollment or
have unmotivated, immature students -
Presented by Phyllis Blumberg. |
RH
101 |
Tues.
Jan 8 -
10 - 11:30 |
How
we get our students to take more responsibility for their
own learning -
Presented by Phyllis Blumberg |
RH
101 |
Tues.
Jan 8 -
2 - 3:30
|
Using
a new way to classify your objectives: A revision and improvement
of Bloom's Taxonomy -
Presented by Phyllis Blumberg |
RH
101 |
Wed.
Jan 9 -
10- 11:30 |
Creating
self-assessments, and online assignments on Angel -
Presented by Cathy Poon |
STC
145 |
Wed.
Jan 9 -
12 - 2 |
Using
games in your classroom, laboratory and online
Presented by Shawn Boyle |
RH
102 |
Thurs.
Jan 10 - 9:30 - 11:30 |
Advisor Toolbox Workshops
Presented by Kelly Duffy and Steve Stratoti
(RSVP to Kelly Duffy so that she can setup test data)
|
STC
147 |
Thurs.
Jan 10 -
12 - 2 |
Advisor Toolbox Workshops
Presented by Kelly Duffy and Steve Stratoti
(RSVP to Kelly Duffy so that she can setup test data)
|
STC
147 |
Thurs.
Jan 10 - 2:30 - 3:30 |
Helping you complete the gen ed template and get your course
approved for gen ed and further discussion of some of the
skills categories
Presented by The Faculty Council Curriculum Committee.
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RH
101 |
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Wed.
Mar 5 -
9 - 5 |
Upcoming
Event - March 5, 2008
Darby Lewes and her four legged assistant Gwenn, will give
humorous and informative workshops on -
Portrait of a student as a young wolf - How to motivate
undergraduates
Discipline control in the class room
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PTC
140 |
Explanations of some of the different types of events:
1. Table Talk Discussion Series
These will be informal discussions, sharing ideas and mutual problem
solving. Each topic will be offered twice to attempt to accommodate
teaching schedules. Light refreshments will be served. All faculty,
including part time or adjunct faculty are welcome to come.
T4: TableTalk: Teaching and Technology
Co-sponsored by:
the Teaching and Learning Technology Roundtable and the Center for
Extended and Distance Learning
T5: TableTalk: Teaching: Tips and Techniques
2.. Workshops for Graduate Student Instructors
All current graduate student instructors are required to attend
these monthly sessions. Other graduate students are welcome.
3. Talking about Teaching
An annual event held in the spring that focuses on increasing teaching
skills and exchange for information among the faculty. Refreshments
will be served. All faculty, including part time or adjunct faculty
are welcome to come.
4. Workshops
Although workshops are usually offered to a specific audience, other
interested people may attend. Please check with the Teaching and
Learning Center prior to participating.
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