Tuesday, 02 Sep 2014
Roundtable: Creating Engaging Online Modules using Softchalk(TM)
To accommodate diverse learning styles as well as access to mobile content it has become increasingly important to use multimedia and instructional tools that enhance lessons. Rano and Lesya will showcase how they use Softchalk(TM) to expedite the course design process with online modules for blended/online courses.
Wednesday, 03 Sep 2014
Teaching and Learning Circle: The research-based flipped classroom and team-based learning (Meets for 5 consecutive Wednesdays)
This Teaching & Learning Circle meets for 5 consecutive Wednesdays: September 3, 10, 17, 24 and October 1, 1:10 - 2:30 p.m. TBL is an increasingly-popular form of flipped-classroom where small-group learning that can be implemented effectively in small or large classes. TBL provides students with a more intimate, small class feel even in large theater-style classrooms with fixed seats.
Friday, 05 Sep 2014
Learning Community: Team-Based Learning
Graduates of the TBL Teaching and Learning Circles are invited to participate in the TBL Faculty/Graduate Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Learning Community. We work as teams to optimize application exercises, readiness assurance tests, peer evaluation, and other aspects of course design, and also invite speakers to facilitate discussions of TBL theory, research and classroom application. Facilitator: Lisa Orgler, Lecturer, Horticulture