COURSES Effective Teaching in an Internationally Diverse Classroom [C] Fall 2020: Fridays, 10:00am – 12:00pm, starting September 4 Using the lens of international experience, this discussion-based course models 'flipped classroom' and 'blended learning' approaches and advances your skills in leveraging the diversity of your students for the learning of all. Informal Science Education for Scientists and Engineers [C] Fall 2020: Fridays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, starting September 4 Learn how to communicate scientific concepts with a variety of audiences in informal settings. This course merges experiential learning with critical reflection on public communication concepts, processes, and issues. Leveraging Tech to Teach [C] Fall 2020: Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, starting September 9 Teach better and more efficiently by harnessing learning technologies in your practice. We’ll explore how to effectively use tools such as videos, interactive media, screencasting, games and simulations, online discussions, and of course, Canvas. Equity in STEM for All Genders [C] Thursdays, 1:30pm – 3:00pm, starting October 1 Analyze gender bias and collaboratively develop approaches to counter gender bias in STEM in this 9-week online course.
WORKSHOPS
Designing and Facilitating Remote Discussion Sections Two-part workshop Wednesday, September 9 & Friday, September 11 at 1:00pm – 2:30pm both days In this two-part workshop, develop a toolbox to facilitate remote classroom discussions through hands-on experience with typical challenges. Interactive Learning in Blackboard Collaborate Ultra: How to, Tips and Tricks Wednesday, September 16, 1:00pm – 2:00pm NEW! How can you use polls, annotating, the whiteboard, and breakout groups to promote engaging and effective synchronous teaching sessions in Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, specifically? This workshop will demonstrate and talk best practices. Holding Remote Office Hours That Students Use Tuesday, September 22, 1:00pm – 3:00pm In this workshop, plan how you’ll run remote office hours to ensure your students get their needs met while managing technical challenges.
...and many other fall workshops are now open. See the full list here! How does this count toward the Certificate? To join internship: 1C + evidence-based teaching 4 week series To join certificate: 2C + LC + internship [LC] = learning community, [C] = course, [1/2C]= 1/2 course
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