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