Wednesday, December 18, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - December 19

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

December 19, 9:30 am-10:30 am, SVC 1072

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - December 18

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

December 18, 1:30 pm-2:30 pm, SVC 1072

Monday, December 16, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - December 17

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

December 17, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, SVC 1072

Friday, December 13, 2013

USF Workshop - Interactive Teaching Techniques - December 16

Interactive Teaching Techniques


You may use some interactive techniques in your teaching already, like the “one minute paper” or “think-pair-share.” We’ve got a list of 195 such techniques we’d love to share with you! (and we will want to learn from you what your favorites are).

December 16, 10:00 am-11:00 am, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - December 16

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

December 16, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, SVC 1072

Thursday, December 12, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Crash Course for TAs - December 13

Canvas Crash Course for TAs

Get up to speed with this Canvas “crash course" specifically designed for USF Teaching Assistants. You will be guided through an overview of Canvas including the use of global and course settings, as well as a variety of day-to-day tasks for which you might have responsibility. 

December 13, 9:00 am-10:30 am, SVC 1072

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

USF Workshop - Applying for the TA Award - December 12

Applying for the TA Teaching Award


Applications for the TA Teaching Award are due in early February. Learn how to use Google Sites to house your e-Portfolio, and gain insights into how to craft your application materials for maximum effect.

December 12, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - December 12

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

December 12, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

USF Workshop - Flipping the Classroom - December 11

Flipping the Classroom


Learn how to deliver content via pre-recorded “lectures in a can” through Blackboard/Canvas, which frees up in-class time for case studies, activities, scenarios, role-plays, questions, reviews, and even games. 

December 11, 9:30 am-10:30 am, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - December 11

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

December 11, 2:30 pm-3:30 pm, SVC 1072

Monday, December 9, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - December 10

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

December 10, 10:30 am-11:30 am, SVC 1072

Friday, December 6, 2013

USF Workshop - Lecture Capture (Panopto) - December 9

Lecture Capture (Panopto)—How to Get Started


USF has implemented a limited solution for lecture capture in several Tampa-campus buildings (especially Business, Education, and Engineering). We’ll help you with the soft skills of lecture capture, such as how to be interesting as a “talking head,” what to wear, and other do’s and don’ts. 

December 9, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - December 9

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

December 9, 9:00 am-10:00 am, SVC 1072

Thursday, December 5, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - December 6

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

December 6, 9:00 am-10:00 am, SVC 1072

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Crash Course for TAs - December 5

Canvas Crash Course for TAs

Get up to speed with this Canvas “crash course" specifically designed for USF Teaching Assistants. You will be guided through an overview of Canvas including the use of global and course settings, as well as a variety of day-to-day tasks for which you might have responsibility. 

December 5, 9:00 am-10:30 am, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - December 5

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

December 5, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

Monday, December 2, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - December 3

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

December 3, 10:00 am-11:00 am, SVC 1072

Friday, November 29, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - December 2

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

December 2, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, SVC 1072

Friday, November 22, 2013

USF Workshop - Flipping the Classroom - November 25

Flipping the Classroom


Learn how to deliver content via pre-recorded “lectures in a can” through Blackboard/Canvas, which frees up in-class time for case studies, activities, scenarios, role-plays, questions, reviews, and even games. 

November 25, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - November 25

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

November 25, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, SVC 1072

Thursday, November 21, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Crash Course for TAs - November 22

Canvas Crash Course for TAs

Get up to speed with this Canvas “crash course" specifically designed for USF Teaching Assistants. You will be guided through an overview of Canvas including the use of global and course settings, as well as a variety of day-to-day tasks for which you might have responsibility. 

November 22, 10:00 am-11:30 am, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Leveraging Laptops - November 22

Leveraging Laptops 


What programs and apps are useful in the (lecture) classroom? We’ll explore software AND strategies for how faculty can use student laptops to maximum effect in the classroom, and also talk about problems that can arise. 

November 22, 9:30 am-10:30 pm, SOC 25

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - November 20

Canvas Best Practices


Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

November 20, 2:30 pm-3:30 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Using Pop Culture in Your Teaching - November 20

Using Popular Culture in Your Teaching 


From zombies to Stephen Colbert, there are entire universes of content your students care about. Can we leverage this inherent motivation to serve our needs? 

November 22, 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm, SVC 1072

Monday, November 18, 2013

USF Workshop - Leveraging Laptops - November 19

Leveraging Laptops 


What programs and apps are useful in the (lecture) classroom? We’ll explore software AND strategies for how faculty can use student laptops to maximum effect in the classroom, and also talk about problems that can arise. 

November 19, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm, SOC 25

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices II (Advanced) - November 19

Canvas Best Practices II (Advanced) 


So you’ve mastered (or at least understand) the basics of setting up a course in Canvas. Now what? In this hands-on session, you will learn how to use some of the advanced features in Canvas including modules, rubrics, the attendance tool, and Blackboard Collaborate. 

November 19, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, SVC 1072

Thursday, November 14, 2013

USF Workshop - Learning Activities That Work - November 15

Learning Activities That Work


Recent studies have revealed what works and what doesn’t in terms of student study habits and practice activities. Many of these learning activities are driven by instructor decisions. Learn how you can maximize your students’ success. 

November 15, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Using Pop Culture in Your Teaching - November 15

Using Popular Culture in Your Teaching 


From zombies to Stephen Colbert, there are entire universes of content your students care about. Can we leverage this inherent motivation to serve our needs? 

November 15, 10:00 am-11:00 am, SVC 1072

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

USF Workshop - Interactive Teaching Techniques - November 14

Interactive Teaching Techniques


You may use some interactive techniques in your teaching already, like the “one minute paper” or “think-pair-share.” We’ve got a list of 195 such techniques we’d love to share with you! (and we will want to learn from you what your favorites are).

Novermber 14, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm, SVC 1072

Monday, November 11, 2013

USF Workshop - Enhancing Student Motivation - November 12

Targeting and Enhancing Student Motivation

Classroom success often depends on student motivation. We will supply you with a toolset for helping to inspire and motivate students in your course content. 

November 12, 9:00 am-10:00 am, SVC 1072

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

USF Workshop - iPad Apps for College Teaching - November 7

iPad Apps for College Teaching


We’ll isolate the top twenty apps useful for teaching, but also provide you with dozens more that are discipline-specific to give you ideas for how you might use iPads in the classroom. Come ready to share your own practices as well! 

November 7, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm, SVC 1072

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

USF Workshop - Applying for the TA Teaching Award - November 6

Applying for the TA Teaching Award


Applications for the TA Teaching Award are due in early February. Learn how to use Google Sites to house your e-Portfolio, and gain insights into how to craft your application materials for maximum effect.

November 6, 10:00 am-11:00 am, SVC 1072

Monday, November 4, 2013

Teaching and Learning Links for 11/04/2013


Here's our digest of some of today's hottest teaching & learning links:


Top Twitter users to follow for education:
@2learn2
@byuctl
@chronicle
@courosa
@cpappas
@CreativeEdu
@DU_CTLAT
@Edudemic
@hopkinsdavid
@kevin_corbett
@Montberte
@Montberte_Mayor
@nancyrubin
@ryantracey
@web20classroom
@web20education

@WeejeeLearning

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - November 5

Canvas Best Practices


Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

November 5, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - I.P. and Copyright - November 5

Intellectual Property and Copyright


Do you know what a Creative Commons license is? What are Fair Use guidelines and how do they apply in educational contexts? We will explore the answers to these questions and other issues related to intellectual property and copyright in the educational context. Presented by Drew Smith.

November 5, 10:00 am-11:00 am, SVC 1072

Friday, November 1, 2013

USF Workshop - Effective Lectures - November 4

Effective Lectures


We’ll offer tips to help you organize your content, deliver with greater clarity, and enhance student recall of the material. 

November 4, 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm, SVC 1072

Thursday, October 31, 2013

USF Workshop - Everything Assessment - November 1

Everything Assessment


From writing test questions to using rubrics, we’ll explore ideas for optimizing your assessment strategies. We’ll also talk about test construction, grading methods, extra credit, and Excel grade books.

November 1, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

USF Workshop - Gamification - October 30

Gamification 

The principles that make video games (and other games) fun can be employed to add interest and motivation to your own courses without advanced training or tools. It’s the PRINCIPLES we’ll borrow, not the specific software or artistic tools. There are low-tech ways to mimic game principles. 

October 30, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, SVC 1072

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

USF Workshop - Using Cooperative Learning - October 24

Using Cooperative Learning in Large and Small Classes to Enhance Understanding 


Do you want to engage students in group work effectively? Do you want responsibility of learning to be shared among all learners? Cooperative learning is a successful approach to the use of structured small groups to maximize students' learning. Come to this presentation to learn how to effectively implement cooperative learning in your large or small class. Presented by Dr. Cheryl Ellerbrock.

October 24, 10:00 am-11:30 pm, SVC 1072

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices II - October 23

Canvas Best Practices II (Advanced)

So you’ve mastered (or at least understand) the basics of setting up a course in Canvas. Now what? In this hands-on session, you will learn how to use some of the advanced features in Canvas including modules, rubrics, the attendance tool, and Blackboard Collaborate. 

October 23, 12:30 pm-1:30 pm, SVC 1072

Monday, October 21, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - October 22

Canvas Best Practices


Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

October 22, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, SVC 1072

Friday, October 18, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Crash Course for TAs - October 21

Canvas Crash Course for TAs


Get up to speed with this Canvas “crash course" specifically designed for USF Teaching Assistants. You will be guided through an overview of Canvas including the use of global and course settings, as well as a variety of day-to-day tasks for which you might have responsibility. 

October 21, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, SVC 1072

Thursday, October 17, 2013

USF Workshop - Gamification - October 18

Gamification 


The principles that make video games (and other games) fun can be employed to add interest and motivation to your own courses without advanced training or tools. It’s the PRINCIPLES we’ll borrow, not the specific software or artistic tools. There are low-tech ways to mimic game principles. 

October 18, 10:30 am-11:30 am, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - October 18

Canvas Best Practices


Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

October 18, 9:00 am- 10:00 am, SVC 1072

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Teaching and Learning Links for 10/16/2013


Here's our digest of some of today's hottest teaching & learning links:


Top Twitter users to follow for education:
@2learn2
@byuctl
@chronicle
@courosa
@cpappas
@CreativeEdu
@DU_CTLAT
@Edudemic
@hopkinsdavid
@kevin_corbett
@Montberte
@Montberte_Mayor
@nancyrubin
@ryantracey
@web20classroom
@web20education

@WeejeeLearning

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

USF Workshop - Using Cooperative Learning - October 16

Using Cooperative Learning in Large and Small Classes to Enhance Understanding 


Do you want to engage students in group work effectively? Do you want responsibility of learning to be shared among all learners? Cooperative learning is a successful approach to the use of structured small groups to maximize students' learning. Come to this presentation to learn how to effectively implement cooperative learning in your large or small class. Presented by Dr. Cheryl Ellerbrock.

October 16, 4:00 pm-5:30 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Interactive Teaching Techniques - October 16

Interactive Teaching Techniques


You may use some interactive techniques in your teaching already, like the “one minute paper” or “think-pair-share.” We’ve got a list of 195 such techniques we’d love to share with you! (and we will want to learn from you what your favorites are).

October 16, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, SVC 1072

Monday, October 14, 2013

USF Workshop - Service Learning - October 15

Service-Learning: Engaging Students Through Community-Based Learning 


This workshop provides an overview of service-learning, which integrates community service into course curricula through explicit learning objectives, preparation, and critical reflection. Participants will learn how to design a service-learning course that can provide students with structured opportunities to apply what they are learning in the classroom to community-identified concerns in real-world contexts. Presented by Dr. Lance Arney.

October 15, 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Presenting with Prezi - October 15

Presenting with Prezi

Learn the non-linear, web-based presentation program Prezi. In this interactive workshop you'll learn how to create your own Prezi and avoid some of the common design pitfalls of new Prezi users. 

October 15, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, SVC 1072

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

USF Workshop - iPad Apps for College Teaching - October 9

iPad Apps for College Teaching

We’ll isolate the top twenty apps useful for teaching, but also provide you with dozens more that are discipline-specific to give you ideas for how you might use iPads in the classroom. Come ready to share your own practices as well! 

October 9,  11:00 am- 12:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Everything Assessment - Ocotber 9

Everything Assessment

From writing test questions to using rubrics, we’ll explore ideas for optimizing your assessment strategies. We’ll also talk about test construction, grading methods, extra credit, and Excel grade books.

October 9, 9:00 am- 10:00 am, SVC 1072

Monday, October 7, 2013

USF Workshop - Learning Activities That Work - October 8

Learning Activities That Work

Recent studies have revealed what works and what doesn’t in terms of student study habits and practice activities. Many of these learning activities are driven by instructor decisions. Learn how you can maximize your students’ success. 

October 8, 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Canvas Crash Course for TAs - October 8

Canvas Crash Course for TAs

Get up to speed with this Canvas “crash course" specifically designed for USF Teaching Assistants. You will be guided through an overview of Canvas including the use of global and course settings, as well as a variety of day-to-day tasks for which you might have responsibility. 

October 8, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm, SVC 1072

Friday, October 4, 2013

USF Workshop - Service-Learning - October 7

Service-Learning: Engaging Students Through Community-Based Learning
This workshop provides an overview of service-learning, which integrates community service into course curricula through explicit learning objectives, preparation, and critical reflection. Participants will learn how to design a service-learning course that can provide students with structured opportunities to apply what they are learning in the classroom to community-identified concerns in real-world contexts. Presented by Dr. Lance Arney.

October 7, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - October 7

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

October 7, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Classroom Management - October 7

Classroom Management

Join us for a lively discussion on strategies, reactions, and policies pertaining to classroom management issues. We’ll use a micro-scenario approach to explore the issues and uncover the principles below.

October 7, 9:00 am-10:00 am, SVC 1072

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - October 2

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

October 2, 9:30 am-10:30 am, SVC 1072

Friday, September 27, 2013

Teaching and Learning Links for 9/27/2013


Here's our digest of some of today's hottest teaching & learning links:


Top Twitter users to follow for education:
@2learn2
@byuctl
@chronicle
@courosa
@cpappas
@CreativeEdu
@DU_CTLAT
@Edudemic
@hopkinsdavid
@kevin_corbett
@Montberte
@Montberte_Mayor
@nancyrubin
@ryantracey
@web20classroom
@web20education

@WeejeeLearning

USF Workshop - Effective Lectures - September 30

Effective Lectures

We’ll offer tips to help you organize your content, deliver with greater clarity, and enhance student recall of the material. 

September 30, 9:00 am-10:00 am, SVC 1072

Thursday, September 26, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices II (Advanced) - September 27

Canvas Best Practices II (Advanced)
Canvas Best Practices II (ADVANCED): So you’ve mastered (or at least understand) the basics of setting up a course in Canvas. Now what? In this hands-on session, you will learn how to use some of the advanced features in Canvas including modules, rubrics, the attendance tool, and Blackboard Collaborate.

September 27, 10:00 am-11:00 am, SVC 1072

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Teaching and Learning Links for 9/25/2013


Here's our digest of some of today's hottest teaching & learning links:


Top Twitter users to follow for education:
@2learn2
@byuctl
@chronicle
@courosa
@cpappas
@CreativeEdu
@DU_CTLAT
@Edudemic
@hopkinsdavid
@kevin_corbett
@Montberte
@Montberte_Mayor
@nancyrubin
@ryantracey
@web20classroom
@web20education

@WeejeeLearning

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Crash Course for TAs - September 25

Canvas Crash Course for TAs

Get up to speed with this Canvas “crash course" specifically designed for USF Teaching Assistants. You will be guided through an overview of Canvas including the use of global and course settings, as well as a variety of day-to-day tasks for which you might have responsibility. 

September 25, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm, SVC 1072

Monday, September 23, 2013

Teaching and Learning Links for 9/23/2013


Here's our digest of some of today's hottest teaching & learning links:


Top Twitter users to follow for education:
@2learn2
@byuctl
@chronicle
@courosa
@cpappas
@CreativeEdu
@DU_CTLAT
@Edudemic
@hopkinsdavid
@kevin_corbett
@Montberte
@Montberte_Mayor
@nancyrubin
@ryantracey
@web20classroom
@web20education

@WeejeeLearning

Friday, September 20, 2013

Teaching and Learning Links for 9/20/2013


Here's our digest of some of today's hottest teaching & learning links:


Top Twitter users to follow for education:
@2learn2
@byuctl
@chronicle
@courosa
@cpappas
@CreativeEdu
@DU_CTLAT
@Edudemic
@hopkinsdavid
@kevin_corbett
@Montberte
@Montberte_Mayor
@nancyrubin
@ryantracey
@web20classroom
@web20education

@WeejeeLearning

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - September 23

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

September 23, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, SVC 1072

USF Workshop - Intellectual Property & Copyright - September 23

Intellectual Property and Copyright

Do you know what a Creative Commons license is? What are Fair Use guidelines and how do they apply in educational contexts? We will explore the answers to these questions and other issues related to intellectual property and copyright in the educational context. Presented by Drew Smith.

September 23, 10:00 am-11:00 am, SVC 1072

Thursday, September 19, 2013

USF Workshop - Canvas Best Practices - September 20

Canvas Best Practices

Learn how to get started in Canvas and explore what's new and different in this learning management system. We will also discuss best practices in using the software.

September 20, 10:00 am-11:00 am, SVC 1072

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Teaching and Learning Links for 9/18/2013


Here's our digest of some of today's hottest teaching & learning links:


Top Twitter users to follow for education:
@2learn2
@byuctl
@chronicle
@courosa
@cpappas
@CreativeEdu
@DU_CTLAT
@Edudemic
@hopkinsdavid
@kevin_corbett
@Montberte
@Montberte_Mayor
@nancyrubin
@ryantracey
@web20classroom
@web20education

@WeejeeLearning