Faculty Development

Recent resources tagged with Faculty Development.

What the Army Taught Me About Teaching

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Title:What the Army Taught Me About Teaching (ID: CSD5396)
Author(s):Martha Kinney (Suffolk County Community College)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (07/21/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The author has found that her military experience has proven to be good training for teaching ill prepared students.

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Course Management Systems: A Change on the Horizon?

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Title:Course Management Systems: A Change on the Horizon? (ID: SER08052)
Author(s):Sharon Collins (East Carolina University), Biwu Yang (East Carolina University), Ginny Sconiers (East Carolina University), and Matthew Long (East Carolina University)
Origin:Presented at Southeast Regional Conferences (06/02/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

Course management systems provide many features that enhance teaching and learning. Choosing one from among the many systems available is a major decision and commitment for any institution. The best way to evaluate a CMS is a semester-long test to ensure that both instructors and students gain a deep understanding of its features and limitations. Currently we are conducting a CMS project in which three platforms are running simultaneously: Blackboard, Moodle, and Sakai. The project will evaluate the usability/management for each. This presentation will discuss the challenges and lessons learned during our project.

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Improving Teaching and Learning Through a New Academic Technologist Role

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Title:Improving Teaching and Learning Through a New Academic Technologist Role (ID: SER08069)
Author(s):Cindy Jennings (University of South Carolina Upstate) and Jeanne L. Skul (University of South Carolina Upstate)
Origin:Presented at Southeast Regional Conferences (06/02/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

This session will describe lessons learned from the perspective of a public institution's creation of a "new" academic technologist role. The process included the willingness of IT leadership to innovate to improve teaching and learning, paying attention to best practices, promoting assessment to inform decision making, and nourishing a collaborative culture in support of faculty development. We will share our early experiences with defining and implementing the directorship.

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Improving Teaching and Learning Through Collaborative Efforts with the Office of the Associate Provost, Schools, and Faculty

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Title:Improving Teaching and Learning Through Collaborative Efforts with the Office of the Associate Provost, Schools, and Faculty (ID: SER08067)
Author(s):Karen K. Shader (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Origin:Presented at Southeast Regional Conferences (06/02/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

Using technology to improve teaching and learning is of interest to every faculty member. Faculty have many questions: How do I enhance interaction through visuals and media? How do I build community online? How do I engage the students online? How do I ensure the integrity of student work? What are the best approaches to providing feedback? How do I manage the workload? This presentation will review a collaborative approach to identifying and addressing the needs of faculty in using technology in a blended and online format.

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Improving Teaching and Learning: A Collaborative Effort Involving Teaching and Technology Services and the Center for Teaching Excellence

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Title:Improving Teaching and Learning: A Collaborative Effort Involving Teaching and Technology Services and the Center for Teaching Excellence (ID: SER08054)
Author(s):Christine M. Brown (University of South Carolina) and Tena Crews (University of South Carolina)
Origin:Presented at Southeast Regional Conferences (06/02/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

Launched in January 2006, the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) at the University of South Carolina is located in the heart of campus in the Thomas Cooper Library. Enabling the wise use of new technologies to enhance student learning and providing synergy to campus teaching support activities through a systems approach are two of the CTE's five stated goals. To achieve these goals, the CTE created a new associate director position for teaching technology excellence.

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Supporting Faculty Adoption of Emerging Technologies: Wanderlust or Creating a Campus Roadmap?

Created by Lida L. Larsen (EDUCAUSE) on June 05, 2008

Supporting Faculty Adoption of Emerging Technologies: Wanderlust or Creating a Campus Roadmap?

  • Julie Little, EDUCAUSE, Moderator
  • Dolly Young, Associate Professor of Spanish, University of Tennessee,
  • Jean Ann Derco, Executive Director, Educational Technology, University of Tennessee
  • W. Gardner Campell, Professor of English, University of Mary Washington
  • James Groom, Instructional Technology Specialist, University of Mary Washington

Closing General Session
2008 Southeast Regional Conference
Jacksonville, FL
June 4, 2008

Serving the Research Mission: An Approach to Central IT's Role

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Title:Serving the Research Mission: An Approach to Central IT's Role (ID: ENT08014)
Author(s):Matthew D. Stock (University at Buffalo)
Origin:Presented at Enterprise Technology Conferences (05/28/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

University at Buffalo has formed a new unit within our central IT organization with a focus on research coordination and advocacy. This talk describes our motivation, progress, challenges, and next steps as we continue to develop the unit and address multidisciplinary research needs.

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Making a Smart Campus in Saudi Arabia

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Title:Making a Smart Campus in Saudi Arabia (ID: EQM0822)
Author(s):Eltayeb Abuelyaman (Prince Sultan University)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (05/05/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

A smart campus depends on an overarching strategy involving people, facilities, and ongoing faculty support as well as effective use of technology

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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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Enhancing Accessibility Through Faculty and Staff Development Efforts

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Title:Enhancing Accessibility Through Faculty and Staff Development Efforts (ID: WRC08049)
Author(s):Brett Christie (Sonoma State University) and Deborah Kaplan (California State University, Office of the Chancellor)
Origin:Presented at Western Regional conferences (03/31/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

CSU has over 10,000 students with disabilities, with a significant year-to-year increase. Efforts are currently under way to address how to better serve students with disabilities, while meeting or exceeding federal and state mandates. This presentation will share system-wide progress in terms of faculty and staff development and student impact.

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