Faculty and Faculty Development

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Faculty Development Programming: If We Build It, Will They Come?

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Title: Faculty Development Programming: If We Build It, Will They Come? (ID: EQM0835)
Author(s):Ann H. Taylor (The Pennsylvania State University) and Carol McQuiggan (The Pennsylvania State University)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (08/04/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

A faculty development survey analyzed what faculty want and need to be successful teaching online.

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Deploying Videoconferencing a New Way: Action Research for Collaboration Technologies

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Title:Deploying Videoconferencing a New Way: Action Research for Collaboration Technologies (ID: MWR08052)
Author(s):Bonnie B. Thurber (Northwestern University) and Brian Nielsen (Northwestern University)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/17/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

A new "action research" model for fostering the use of videoconferencing for faculty collaboration will be demonstrated and described. The project team provided behavior models that engaged the faculty directly rather than focusing on training and techniques. Evaluating the project's success using survey and interview data will also be presented.

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How to Use What We Know: 21st-Century Faculty and Students

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Title:How to Use What We Know: 21st-Century Faculty and Students (ID: MWR08071)
Author(s):JD Walker (University of Minnesota) and Bradley A. Cohen (University of Minnesota)
Origin:Presented at Midwest Regional Conferences (03/17/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

What do faculty really want from faculty development efforts designed to help them teach with technology? How can institutions best meet faculty needs in this area? This presentation will share results from longitudinal studies of faculty, students, and technology at the University of Minnesota and will discuss the impact of these results on our faculty development efforts.

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Doing What I Don’t Know How to Do

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Title:Doing What I Don’t Know How to Do (ID: EQM0810)
Author(s):R. Martin Reardon (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (02/13/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Leveraging a faculty learning community has helped me do things I didn’t know how to do with technology, including podcasting my lectures.

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ELI Discovery Tool: Student/Faculty Questionnaire

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Title:ELI Discovery Tool: Student/Faculty Questionnaire (ID: ELI8004)
Origin:Contributed by EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (05/16/2007)
Type:Tools
Abstract:

The ELI Student/Faculty Questionnaire is designed to help you explore student and faculty experiences and expectations with technology in teaching and learning. Specifically, the questionnaire examines student and faculty

  • Familiarity with learning technologies,
  • Expectations for the use of technology in teaching and learning, and
  • Views on how students prefer to learn.

This questionnaire provides insight into possible gaps that may exist at your institution, such as

  • The difference between the learning technologies that are expected by today's students and those that your faculty feel comfortable using, and
  • Students' self-described learning preferences contrasted with faculty perceptions of those preferences.
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Design and Development of a Faculty Technology Practices Directory

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Title:Design and Development of a Faculty Technology Practices Directory (ID: EQM0745)
Author(s):Kevin Oliver (North Carolina State University)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (11/20/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

A dynamic information base aids research into existing technology practices among faculty and fosters partnerships.

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Wikis and Podcasts and Blogs! Oh, My! What Is a Faculty Member Supposed to Do?

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Title:Wikis and Podcasts and Blogs! Oh, My! What Is a Faculty Member Supposed to Do? (ID: ERM0751)
Author(s):Patricia A. McGee (University of Texas at San Antonio) and Veronica Diaz (Maricopa Community College District)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (08/29/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Given the demands of teaching, service, and research, faculty are today expected to embrace learning technologies along with everything else, challenging the institution to help them make sense of what works and how to work it.

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Faculty Development and the Net Savvy Student - Concurrent Session

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Title:Faculty Development and the Net Savvy Student - Concurrent Session (ID: ELI07328)
Author(s):Bradley A. Cohen (University of Minnesota)
Origin:Presented at ELI Meetings (08/15/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

This session will share guiding principles the University of Minnesota uses to deliver an integrated suite of faculty development programs designed to help faculty meet the needs of net savvy students. Our guiding principles are informed by the data routinely collected from our students and faculty, the literature, and our practice.

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Navigating the Mammoth University

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Title:Navigating the Mammoth University (ID: CSD5072)
Author(s):Jennifer Epstein (Inside Higher Ed)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (08/22/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The University of Minnesota has expanded its orientation for new faculty members from several hours to 3 days. The faculty are given information on the library systems and invited to attend faculty development workshops in teaching and learning along with information on other various aspects and programs the university has to offer.

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A SIRIUS Look at Faculty Development

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Title:A SIRIUS Look at Faculty Development (ID: SER07043)
Author(s):Jack A. Chambers (Florida Community College at Jacksonville) and William Ganza (Florida Community College at Jacksonville)
Origin:Presented at Southeast Regional Conferences (06/11/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

Will faculty reduce lectures, become facilitators of learning, and adopt interactive learning methods? Are development tools available to help bring about these changes? Will students benefit? These questions will be addressed in Florida Community College's presentation of the SIRIUS Project involving over 300 faculty.

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