Faculty Development and Presented at Western Regional conferences

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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Google Power Tools: Free Online Tools for Your Classroom, Committees, and Departments

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Title:Google Power Tools: Free Online Tools for Your Classroom, Committees, and Departments (ID: WRC08068)
Author(s):Sara Newman (South Seattle Community College)
Origin:Presented at Western Regional conferences (03/31/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

Turn high tech into "my tech" with a free Gmail account to access and use Google's free power tools! You don't need to be a web developer to manage your classroom, committee, and department digital files online. Learn how to apply Google's free tools to your everyday needs.

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Building Engagement and Appeal into Your Presentations

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Title:Building Engagement and Appeal into Your Presentations (ID: WRC0662)
Author(s):Sue Bauer (University of Central Florida)
Origin:Presented at Western Regional conferences (04/25/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Being an expert requires vastly different skills from sharing expertise. To advance teaching and learning, presenters must deliver content in an engaging, enduring, and appealing manner. Session participants will garner and practice techniques to advance pedagogy and guarantee presentation success. Remember, a flashy PowerPoint file does not ensure the effectiveness of a presentation.
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Supporting Faculty Learning How to Develop and Teach Online Courses

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Title:Supporting Faculty Learning How to Develop and Teach Online Courses (ID: WRC0653)
Author(s):Mamie How and Patricia Delich
Origin:Presented at Western Regional conferences (04/24/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

City College of San Francisco has developed a successful program to support instructors who are learning how to develop and teach online courses. This presentation will describe the program and give examples of how instructors have effectively used technology to support teaching and learning.

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Redesigning College Teaching at CSUS: A Process for Change and Renewal

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Title:Redesigning College Teaching at CSUS: A Process for Change and Renewal (ID: WRC0414)
Author(s):Jan D. Andersen (California State University, Sacramento), Jean-Pierre Bayard (California State University, Sacramento), and Rosemary Papalewis (California State University, Sacramento)
Origin:Presented at Western Regional conferences (2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Inspired teaching and optimal student learning are the goals of faculty development services at California State University Sacramento. A collaborative effort among the colleges, library, technology staff, and Teaching Using Technology faculty created a campus-wide process that uses technology to tackle specific teaching and learning problems. Data will be presented.
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