Friday, September 30, 2016

Teaching and Learning Links of the Week: September 30, 2016

Teaching & Learning Links to See This Week
A roundup of four intriguing or informative posts and articles from the around the internet:

"The Mentoring Buck Stops Here"
Often, being a good mentor for students means more than just "being approachable."

"The Flipped Classroom Unplugged: Three Tech-Free Strategies for Engaging Students"
Many instructors cite their perceived lack of creativity as one barrier to flipping the classroom. In this final article in a series on the flipped classroom, take a look at three less intimidating ways to engage students creatively.

"Classrooms are Getting a Makeoever to Accommodate New Forms of Teaching"
A look at new flexible classroom spaces used to facilitate active learning, and the ways in which faculty are using them.

"Five Ways to Teach Students to Be Learning Centered, Too"
Have you made an effort to make student learning a priority in your courses, but the same can't be said of your students? Use these five tips to help steer them in the right direction.



Do you know of an interesting article that you would like to share with the ATLE community? Let us know! Email atle@usf.edu

Proactive Strategies for Student Success: October 7 @ the USF Library



October 7, 2016

USF Library, 618 A

 Tampa Campus

2:10-3:10


In this workshop, we will examine ways to reach out to students before it is too late. We will discuss ways to help students study, take notes, or take exams. We will provide you with concrete examples for developing self-efficacy in our students. 
If you are a USF instructor, register here to attend the October 7 First Friday: https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1ZmwpR0gsKq1n9j  

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Fostering Grit and Persistence in Your Students: October 7 @ the USF Library

October 7, 2016

USF Library, 618 A

 Tampa Campus

1:00-2:00

In this workshop, we will examine why grit and persistence are important for student success and we will consider practical ways to instill them in our students. 
If you are a USF instructor, register here to attend the October 7 First Friday: https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1ZmwpR0gsKq1n9j  

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Engage Your Students Through Active Learning: October 7 @ the USF Library



October 7, 2016

USF Library, 125 D

 Tampa Campus

10:00-11:00



Do you want to engage your students in learning? The short answer is through active learning. In this session, participants will practice some active learning strategies, such as Jigsaw. Additionally, participants will be able to identify basic assumptions and benefits for using active learning and take away some application tips.

If you are a USF instructor, register here to attend the October 7 First Friday: https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1ZmwpR0gsKq1n9j  

Monday, September 26, 2016

First Friday: October 7, @ the USF Library



First Friday October 7
Please join ATLE and several of our partners for our inaugural First Friday set of workshops, now slated for October 7. Come for conference-style breakout sessions, plus a free lunch! Topics include:
·         Engage Your Students Through Active Learning 
·         Getting Students Globally Engaged at USF
·         Enhancing Online Academic Integrity 
·         From Syllabus to Passport
·         Engaging Students Through Peer Instruction
·         Accessibility of On-line Content and Students with Disabilities
·         Fostering Grit and Persistence in Your Students
·         Leveraging Undergraduate Research to Enhance Your Course
·         Open Education Resources: What They Are, Where to Find Them, and How Can You Use Them?
·         Proactive Strategies for Student Success
·         Service-Learning: What It Is and Why You Should Be Doing It
·         Using Questions to Promote Critical Thinking 
We’ll do similar events in November, February, March, and April. Those who attend at least 12 of the individual workshops at these events will earn a certificate noting their 2016-2017 ATLE Professional Development Distinction (and we have will special surprises for those with the very highest attendance as recorded by the end of the year).

If you are a USF instructor, register here to attend the October 7 First Friday: https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1ZmwpR0gsKq1n9j