Tuesday, 03 Feb 2015
Webinar: Team-Based Learning (TBL): Active Learning and Differences in Learners (CIRTL Network)
Team-Based Learning (TBL) is an instructional strategy that promotes and reinforces individual learner accountability as a means for developing high performance student learning teams. In this session, we will discuss ways to implement TBL in core STEM courses. We will also share results from our research that examines the interaction between the active learning strategies used within TBL and the individual differences in learners.
Roundtable: Blended Learning Brown-Bag: Planning, Creating, and Recording Effective Mini-Lectures
The Blended Learning Brown-bag Roundtable is a monthly directed discussion and open-forum focused on blended learning practices and opportunities at Iowa State. Each forum will begin with a short presentation (15 min) followed by an open discussion. All are welcome and invited to bring a lunch.
Wednesday, 04 Feb 2015
Seminar Series: Faculty Peer Review a Win-Win Process -- Topic 1: An Overview of Peer Review
Award-winning Animal Science professor, Jodi Sterle, shares best practices and strategic techniques her department used to create a culture of change supporting peer evaluation of teaching in the promotion and tenure process. Learn practical tips for how a dedicated core of faculty can benefit from working together to support the recognition of teaching and strengthen curriculum across your department.
Thursday, 05 Feb 2015
Award-Winning Faculty Series: Create, Fund, and Institutionalize Unique Opportunities for Global Learning
Developing global competencies is vital for our undergraduates and ourselves. Award-winning Morrill Professor Gail Nonnecke, Horticulture and Global Resource Systems, and David Acker, Associate Dean of Academic and Global Programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences share how they developed and funded global experiences for their students.
Friday, 06 Feb 2015
Adviser Exchange Series: Advising and New Student Orientation: Increasing Program Understanding to Facilitate a Seamless Student Transition
The role of academic advising during orientation and transition programs varies greatly across the institution. How much do you know about the schedule and activities of Iowa State's new student transition programs?