Fall 2008 Workshops & Seminars
The Center for Faculty Development sponsors a variety of workshops and seminars on topics related to teaching and learning, assessment, academic leadership, and research. Bookmark this page and check back for current listings.
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FAll 2008 Workshop Descriptions
Get Fired Up for Fall: Motivational Strategies for Engaging Diverse Learners
Presented by Raymond Wlodkowski, Ellen Stevens.
August 1st, 2008 10:00 – 2:30 LSC 360
This workshop will focus on enhancing teaching skills to help create motivating learning environments that help create student engagement. See demonstrations of how PowerPoint, the WWW and blackboard can enhance student learning.
Teaching Tips for Science T.A.s
Presented by Joni Dunlap & Ellen Stevens
August 7, 2008 8:45 – 11:45 NC 1602 T
This workshop will focus on learning styles, giving mini-lectures, leading discussions, asking challenging questions (without terrifying students) and using rubrics to assess learning.
College Teaching 101: A Workshop on College Teaching for New and Prospective Faculty
Presented by Joni Dunlap & Ellen Stevens
August 8, 2008 8:30 - 3:30 NC 1603
During this workshop, participants will create an action plan for an up-coming (or dream) teaching assignment, and construct course components (such as sections of a syllabus, assessment tool, and so on). We will provide participants with resources to help them plan their courses on their own. Lunch will be provided.
Respondus Exam Builder for Blackboard -DDC / AMC
Instructor: Anna Thai/Patrick Lowenthal
DDC August 15, 2008 11:30 - 1:30 CU Building Suite 800
AMC September 9th, 2008 11:30 - 1:30 Ed 2 North P28, Room 2201C
To register, please contact Kim Penoyer at 303-315-3697 or Kim.Penoyer@cudenver.edu
CU Online recently procured an institutional site license for a software application known as Respondus. Respondus is a powerful tool for creating and managing exams or quizzes. In this workshop you will learn the features of Respondus and how to acquire and use this tool to create and manage tests for your Blackboard course. Respondus contains an easy to use Exam Wizard for creating an assessment in minutes. Exams can be created offline in Respondus using a Windows environment. Tests can be printed to paper or published directly to Blackboard. Attend this workshop to find out more of the many benefits of using Respondus and get your copy for use in your online courses
Online New Course Readiness for Blackboard - AMC
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Instructor: Anna Thai
Building: Ed 2 North P28
Room: 2201C
To register, please contact Kim Penoyer at 303-315-3697 or Kim.Penoyer@cudenver.edu
Are you ready to teach online? Whether you are a new online instructor or a seasoned teacher just looking to tune up an old course, the Online Course Readiness Workshop can help. Working through a checklist of items to consider before starting an online course, this workshop can help solve issues before they become problems during the semester.
What’s New in Blackboard v.8 - AMC
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Instructor: Anna Thai
Building: Ed 2 North P28
Room: 2201C
To register, please contact Kim Penoyer at 303-315-3697 or Kim.Penoyer@cudenver.edu
This session provide a concise overview of the changes in Blackboard v.8, with a focus on the newly improved Grade Center interface.
New! Plagiarism Detection Software
Academic Honesty with Safe Assign
Date: Friday, September 12, 2008 - DDC
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Instructor: Patrick Lowenthal
Location: CU Building, Suite 800
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - AMC
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Instructor: Anna Thai
Building: Ed 2 North P28
Room: 2201C
To register, please contact Kim Penoyer at 303-315-3697 or Kim.Penoyer@cudenver.edu
Keeping It Honest. A new set of tools included in Blackboard allow all faculty, both online and in the classroom, to easily check student writing for instances of plagiarism. This seminar covers how to implement Safe Assign in your classes, as well as providing recommendations and a framework for encouraging academic honesty with your students.
Structuring Successful Discussions
Joni Dunlap & Ellen Stevens
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Street Center, Room 360
The purpose of this one-hour workshop is to help you design, facilitate, and manage effective discussions to encourage rich and relevant learning. The guidelines shared and illustrated during the workshop – such as how to set the tone for social sharing and community, launching and structuring discussions, engaging quieter students, and so on – do not work in isolation, but work systemically together to create an effective learning experience. This workshop is appropriate if you are dissatisfied with the level and quality of students’ participation during class discussions, and are interested in exploring different ways to generate thoughtful discussions in your courses.
Denver Transfer Initiative Faculty Academy
Student Engagement Using the World Wide Web
Kae Novak and Chris Luchs
When: Friday, September 19th 2008 - 2 sessions Session A: 10am - 11:30 am / Session B: 1pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Auraria Campus Administration Building Room 410
Co-sponsored with the Denver Transfer Initiative (Space is limited.)
In this hands on workshop you will learn how to effectively communicate and engage with students using personalizes web sites and the latest technology. for more information or to RSVP, please contact Kathy Lein at Kathy.Lein@ccd.edu or 303-352-3218.
Tenure Track Mentoring Program - Annual Fall Reception
Brenda J. Allen & Ellen Stevens
When: Thursday September 25th, 2008 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: North Classroom Atrium
Dealing with Difficult Students (and Colleagues!)
Mary Coussons-Read
When: Tuesday September 30th 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Street Center, Suite 360
This workshop presents strategies for assessing, addressing, and resolving conflicts and communication issues that may be encountered with students or colleagues. Concepts of conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and effective communication are presented and illustrated with discussion of case studies.
Blackboard Grade Center
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008 - AMC
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Instructor: Anna Thai
Building: Ed 2 North P28
Room: 2201C
Date: Friday, October 3, 2008 - DDC
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Instructor: Patrick Lowenthal
Location: CU Building, Suite 800
To register, please contact Kim Penoyer at 303-315-3697 or Kim.Penoyer@cudenver.edu
This session provide a concise overview of the changes in Blackboard v.8, with a focus on the newly improved Grade Center interface.
Effective Teamwork Strategies
Joni Dunlap & Ellen Stevens
When: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Street Center, Room 360
One instructional approach that can be very effective in preparing students for their professional lives is the use of group projects, involving learners in collaboration, teamwork, peer review, and so forth. This approach not only helps instructors manage their workload because instead of evaluating 25 individual learner projects they may only evaluate five group projects, it can also lead to powerful learning experiences for students. The purpose of this one-hour workshop is to explore the use of specific strategies for managing and assessing group projects and teamwork.
Tenure Track Mentoring Program - Fall Meeting With the Mentors (MENTORS ONLY)
Brenda J. Allen & Ellen Stevens
When: Friday October 10th, 2008 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Street Center, Room 360
Making PowerPoint Work for You
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - AMC
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Instructor: Patrick Lowenthal
Building: Ed 2 North P28
Room: 2201C
Date: Friday, October 17, 2008 - DDC
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Instructor: Patrick Lowenthal
Location: CU Building, Suite 800
To register, please contact Kim Penoyer at 303-315-3697 or Kim.Penoyer@cudenver.edu
Is PowerPoint a necessary evil in the classroom or a useful tool for communication? When used effectively, PowerPoint can help clarify lecture material and increase understanding through illustration. Find out tips and tricks to make your PowerPoint slide work for you, rather than against you.
Denver Transfer Initiative Faculty Academy
Teaching Strategies for Student Engagement, Success & Retention
Dr. Joe Cuseo
When: Friday, October 17, 2008 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Street Center - Terrace Room (2nd floor)
Co-sponsored with the Denver Transfer Initiative (Space is limited.)
Dr. Joe Cuseo is a world renowned and well-published researcher and educator who has worked extensively in such important areas as the Role of Faculty, Staff & Administration in Student Success, Student Retention and Institutional Quality, Classroom, Program & Institutional Assessment, andThe Role of College Faculty in Promoting the Retention of At-Risk and Minority Students.
YUMPS: A Conversation with the Provost
Provost Rod Nairn
When: Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Street Center, Room 360.
The Provost will lead a discussion and answer questions regarding the tenure process.
Tenure Track Mentoring Program - Fall Meeting With the Mentees (MENTEES ONLY)
Brenda J. Allen & Ellen Stevens
When: Friday October 31st, 2008 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m
Where: Lawrence Street Center, Room 360
YUMPS: Teaching Excellence - What it is and how to "prove" it
When: Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m
Where: Auraria Library, Enhanced Learning Center B.
Join us for a conversation with those in the know about teaching excellence. We will focus on school and college criteria, national trends, and on ways to document it.
Online Course Development Workshop using eCollege - DDC
Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: David Thomas,
Location: CU Building, Suite 800
To register, please contact Kim Penoyer at 303-315-3697 or Kim.Penoyer@cudenver.edu
This hands-on workshop will give you the tools and strategies you need to develop a successful online course. The workshop is divided into sessions that cover the critical aspects of developing and teaching an eCollege online course, such as; Elements of a successful online course, Day to day details you should know, Designing online syllabi and announcements, Assessing students, Crafting student discussions, and Assessing your course. During each session you’ll see some instructional best practices and apply these practices by adding new material to your own course. You will be given your own eCollege course shell to practice with, but you can also use a course you’re already developing. If you are new to online instruction, you should take the entire workshop. If you are an experienced online instructor, you can attend only the specific modules that interest you.
Denver Transfer Initiative Faculty Academy
Generation NeXt Comes to College
Dr. Mark Taylor
When: Friday, November 14, 2008 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: TBA
Co-sponsored with the Denver Transfer Initiative (Space is limited.)
This program will help faculty understand the generational traits today's traditionally aged college students bring to college, how these traits impact learning, persistence and success, and how we can best help our students reach their educational and personal goals.Mark Taylor, PhD is an educator dedicated to helping colleges and universities better understand and serve all students in learning, development, persistence and successful integration into the college world and beyond
Eat, Read, Blog
Joni Dunlap, Ellen Stevens & Lisa O’Reilly
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Street Center, Room 360
The purpose of this one-hour workshop is to examine different ways blogging – online, Web-based journaling in the form of a frequent, chronological publication of thoughts and ideas, typically within a specific theme or area of interest – can be used for instructional purposes.
Tenure Track Mentoring Program - Fall Program Celebration
Brenda J. Allen & Ellen Stevens
When: Friday December 5th, 2008 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Street Center, Terrace Room (2nd floor)
CARMA Fall 2008 Consortium Webcast Programs
By special arrangement, the Office of Research and Graduate Studies and the Center for Faculty Development, will offer the CARMA 2008 Consortium Webcast Program broadcast by the Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business, Center for the Advancement of Research Methods and Analysis. The following presentations, open to faculty and graduate students. We arrange a conference room contingent on enrollment.
Sep. 12, 2008 CARMA 10th Year Celebration Webcast
Measurement Models for Linking Latent Variables and Indicators: A Review of Alternatives for
Organizational Researchers.
Dr. Larry Williams, Virginia Commonwealth University
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Sept. 26, 2008 Revew of Research Methods in Organizational Studies
Dr. Herman Aguinis, University of Colorado-Denver
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Oct. 24, 2008 Webcast Assembly - (3 Lectures)
Measurement Issues in Stress Research
Dr. Daniel Ganster, University of Arkansas
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Measurement of Affect and Episodic Events
Dr. Howard Weiss, Purdue University
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Question and Context Effects in Organizational Survey Data
Dr. Adam Meade, North Carolina State University
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Nov. 14, 2008 Multivariate Categorical Response Models
Dr. Peter Westfall, Texas Tech University
LSC 1350 - ITS Conference Room
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM