Sunday, 07 Aug 2011
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5 begginners can learn the steps and from 5-7 the floor is open to dancing for anyone.
Monday, 08 Aug 2011
Blackboard workshop: Organizing course content
Examine Bb Learn's Content Folders, Lesson Plan and Learning Module organizational features in a pre-set course shell, and explore how these are influenced by the capabilities of Bb Learn. You will organize some content in one of these features in either your own Bb Learn course or in the pre-set shell.
Symposium: Midwest Area Biosafety Network
The Midwest Area Biosafety Network (MABioN) annual symposium is an opportunity for professionals to gain new knowledge and network with others about significant issues affecting our biosafety community.
Tuesday, 09 Aug 2011
Symposium: Midwest Area Biosafety Network
The Midwest Area Biosafety Network (MABioN) annual symposium is an opportunity for professionals to gain new knowledge and network with others about significant issues affecting our biosafety community.
Blackboard workshop: Developing learning activities
Create Discussions, Assignments and Tests in a pre-set course shell, and explore how these can establish student motivation to learn, encourage course participation, provide frequent feedback and allow for checks for understanding. You will apply at least one of these features in either your own Bb Learn course or in the pre-set shell.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Wednesday, 10 Aug 2011
Symposium: Midwest Area Biosafety Network
The Midwest Area Biosafety Network (MABioN) annual symposium is an opportunity for professionals to gain new knowledge and network with others about significant issues affecting our biosafety community.
Blackboard workshop: Grading student work
Explore Bb Learn's Grade Center and how it integrates with Assignments, Tests and Discussions in a pre-set course shell, and explore how these can then be viewed as both an assessment and learning activity. You will have the opportunity to apply what you discover in the pre-set shell.
Workshop: Being creative in the classroom with PowerPoint
Learn how to plan, create, and deliver classroom presentations using PowerPoint's visual tools. Topics include classroom strategies for using PowerPoint to deliver content and manage classroom activities. Design slides using graphics, photos, and multimedia and insert sounds, and video clips. Learn to guide viewers' attention with graphs, transitions and animations. Basic skills with PowerPoint Office 2007 are required. Class uses Windows compute
Thursday, 11 Aug 2011
Regional Biosecurity Workshop
Facilitated by the FBI, intended for faculty, postdocs, students, institutional leaders, HR, biosafety and EH&S professionals, First Responders and emergency management leaders. Interested individuals should call 4-5359 or email Angela Jewett or Betsy Matos.
Blackboard workshop: Communicating with students
Examine Bb Learn's Messages, Announcements and Group features in a pre-set course shell, and explore how these can facilitate communication between you and your students and among students. You will apply at least one of these features in either your own Bb Learn course or in the pre-set shell.
Food in the Gardens
"From Garden to Grill," Ephraim Malag, Grand Falls Resort, Larchwood, Iowa. Preregistration and prepayment required.
GOP Presidential Debate
The Iowa Republican Party, Fox News and The Washington Examiner will present the first Iowa presidential debate, which will set the stage for the Aug. 13 Iowa Republican Party Ames Straw Poll. (Sold out)
Friday, 12 Aug 2011
Workshop: Blackboard user group
Topic: BbWorld Conference recap and semester prep.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual.
Saturday, 13 Aug 2011
Back to School Store Time
Get ready for a new school year with our back to school story time. Join us for stories, activities and fun.
Ames Straw Poll
A presidential poll of Iowa republicans. The courtyard will be filled with free exhibits, displays and activities. Republican presidential candidates will begin speaking at noon in Hilton Coliseum. Voting takes place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Hilton and the Scheman Building. Open to the public.
Reiman Gardens' Gift Shop: Holiday Open House
Start your Christmas shopping early this year!