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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
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
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

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
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
Mon. Jan 26 @4 GRI 262
Engaging students with dry (e.g. theoretical, grammar) material
Paula Kramer
Christine Flanagan
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
 
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
 
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
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.
RH 101
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
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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