Click here for a PDF of the Spring 2016 Program offerings at CUW.
Click here for a PDF of the Spring 2016 Program offerings at CUW.
Tuesday September 9, 4:00-5:00pm EST in SCI101
How to Integrate Self-Regulated Learning into Your Course with Linda Nilson
View Linda Nilson’s previously recorded webinar that includes many practical ideas you can incorporate into your course.
Coordinated by Jeff Schwehm.
Register here: http://bit.ly/Sept9SRL
Wednesday September 17, 4:00-5:00pm EST in Library ETC
What is New at the CUAA Library with Michael O’Leary
Register here: http://bit.ly/Sept17Lib
Wednesday October 8, 4:00-5:00pm EST in SCI101
Self-Regulated Integration: The Science of Learning with Jeffery Schwehm
Register here: http://bit.ly/Oct8SRLI
Thursday November 13, 3:30-4:30pm EST in SCI101
Peer Review of Writing with Kelsi Anderson
Register here: http://bit.ly/Nov13PRW
A Concordia Primer for Faith & Learning
with Dr. William Cario
Date, time and location TBA
BLACKBOARD LEARN:
Tuesday November 17, 12:00-12:30pm OR 12:30-1:00pm in R006
A Sneak Peek at Blackboard Learn with Justin Frisque and Susan Gallanis
Curious what Blackboard Learn looks like? How it is similar and different to ANGEL? Come find out at this informational session.
Register here: http://bit.ly/11-17SneakP
FAITH, LEARNING AND VOCATION
Wednesday September 10, 12:00-1:00pm in The Lakeshore Room
A Concordia Primer for Faith and Learning with Dr. William Cario
Register here: http://bit.ly/Sept10CPFL
Wednesday October 29, 12:00-1:00pm in The Lakeshore Room
Faith and Learning in the Disciplines with April Folgert (Nursing) Rachel Pickett (Psychology) and Wendy Goldbach (Occupational Therapy)
Examples of lessons connecting faith and learning in the disciplines presented by a panel of faculty.
Register here: http://bit.ly/Oct29FLD
Friday November 21, 12:00-1:00pm in The Lakeshore Room
A Christian View of History with Susan Mobley
Register here: http://bit.ly/Nov21CVH
LUNCH N LEARNS:
Wednesday October 8, 12:00-1:00pm in The Lakeshore Room
with Faculty Laureate Pastor Steve Smith
To Thine Own Self Be True: What Do Shakespeare, Gilligan’s Island, Creativity, and Faith Have to Do with Your Teaching at CUW?
Register here: http://bit.ly/10-8LnL
Monday November 10, 12:00-1:00pm in The Lakeshore Room
Concordia Faculty Experiences with Blended Learning with the School of Health Professions
Find out how faculty made the transition from a face-to-face class to a blended environment with reduced class time. Teaching practices and learning objects will be shared.
Register here: http://bit.ly/11-10LnL
BOOK DISCUSSIONS:
This fall the CELT will host the book discussion on Thursdays and Fridays. The Thursday sessions will cover the same information as Fridays (sign up only for one). You get to keep the book!
Thursdays September 18, October 2, October 16, and October 30, 12:00-1:00pm in R006
Thursday Book Group – Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning with Elizabeth Evans
Register here: http://bit.ly/Fall14BookG
Fridays September 12, September 26, October 10, and October 31, 12:00-1:00pm in R006
Friday Book Group – Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning with Elizabeth Evans
Register here: http://bit.ly/Fall14ThursBG
TECHNOLOGY TUESDAYS:
Sessions will focus on locating and sharing open educational resources, and how to incorporate technology into your teaching.
Tuesday September 23, 3:00-4:00pm in R006
Open educational resources that enhance student learning including video note-taking and concept mapping software with Susan Gallanis
Register here: http://bit.ly/9-23TechTues
Tuesday November 18, 3:00-4:00pm in R006
Technology Tuesday: Open educational resources including learning object repositories and case studies with Susan Gallanis
Register here: http://bit.ly/11-18TechTues
BROWN BAG DIALOGUE:
Bring your lunch and join us as we watch a video, then stay for discussion with colleagues. Specific topics are listed below.
Wednesday September 3, 12:00-1:00pm in R006
Peer Review of Teaching with Elizabeth Evans
Register here: http://bit.ly/9-3BBPR
Monday October 13, 12:00-1:00pm in R006
20 Minute Mentor: How can I connect students’ interest to course content? with Susan Gallanis
Register here: http://bit.ly/10-13BB
Monday October 27, 12:00-1:00pm in R006
20 Minute Mentor: How can I effectively teach unprepared students? with Susan Gallanis
Register here: http://bit.ly/10-27BB
Thursday November 13, 12:00-1:00pm in R006
Writing Across Borders with Elizabeth Evans
Register here: http://bit.ly/11-13BB
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION:
Inspired by Linda Nilson’s book Creating Self-Regulated Learners, meetings will discuss articles, resources, and teaching strategies that can help faculty incorporate self-regulated learning into courses.
Thursday September 11, 3:30-4:30pm in R006
Self-Regulated Learning with Susan Gallanis
Register here: http://bit.ly/9-11CandC
Thursday October 9, 3:30-4:30pm in R006
Self-Regulated Learning with Susan Gallanis
Register here: http://bit.ly/10-9CandC
Thursday October 30, 3:30-4:30pm in R006
Self-Regulated Learning with Susan Gallanis
Register here: http://bit.ly/10-27BB
As a LERN Society for Faculty Development Member organization, you may participate in any of the upcoming webinars listed below. To register to participate in all or any of these events, please email Tammyp@lern.org. Tell her you work for Concordia University, are a member of the LERN Faculty Club, and list the webinars you would like to attend!
Recognizing Students with Asperger’s with Julie Coates
Thursday, October 10 for 50 minutes, 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT
You and every other teacher have one or more students with Asperger’s in your classes. Find out how to recognize behaviors that may indicate Asperger’s Syndrome, even if you teach online. Then take away strategies for working effectively with Asperger’s students. Includes 15 min. Q&A.
Insights into the Learning Brain with Tracy King
Thursday, November 14 for 50 minutes, 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT
As educators we are in the business of changing brains. But does our course design take into consideration how the brain learns? Come find out three
NeuroMyths and six NeuroFacts that will change the way you teach, and increase your students’ learning. Includes 15 min. Q&A.
Fostering Online Discussion with Mary Dereshiwsky
Thursday February 6, 2014 for 50 minutes, 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT
From the author of this new book, practical how-to techniques for increasing student comments, discussion and interaction in your online and hybrid courses. Take away strategies you won’t find anywhere else from someone who has taught more than 1,000 faculty how to engage students online. Includes 15 min. Q&A.
11 Tips to Enable Learning and Completion with William A Draves
March 13, 2014 for 50 minutes, 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT, Noon MT
Boosting completion rates is now imperative for institutions and faculty. Discover 11 tips to enable learning and completion while maintaining academic
quality and challenge. Relevant for both classroom and online courses, these no-cost, advanced, practical how-to techniques won’t take more of your time. They just produce results. Includes 15 min. Q&A.