Just a quick pointer to an article in the Chronicle of Higher education on undertaking research in our own classrooms.
http://chronicle.com/jobs/news/2009/03/2009033101c.htm?utm_source=at&utm_medium=en
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Student Panel on Group Projects
It's time for another student panel discussion, and this time we are talking with a group of undergraduates about their views on group projects--what makes them successful or painful, how can teachers best structure student work, what are the "fairest" ways to grade group work, etc. We will have a workshop on Managing Group Projects on April 1st, so this will be a good warm-up for that event, providing us with the students' views of this teaching approach.
What Do Students Think about Group Projects?
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2:00-3:30 p.m., TC 405
See the OTLA website for more details and registration information.
What Do Students Think about Group Projects?
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2:00-3:30 p.m., TC 405
See the OTLA website for more details and registration information.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Immersive Learning Workshop set
We just finished scheduling our workshop on Immersive Learning. So replace that "TBA" with April 6th, 1:00-2:30, TC 405.
Teaching an Immersive Learning Class
April 6th, 1:00-2:30, TC 405
Facilitators: Jennifer Blackmer (Theatre and Dance), Peggy Byers Fisher (Communications Studies), and Mark Malaby (Educational Studies)
Teaching an immersive learning class is a new experience for many faculty members that can be both very rewarding and very challenging. This panel will examine how immersive learning differs from classroom teaching, techniques for motivating and managing students, related promotion and tenure issues, and other topics. The panelists teach in a variety of immersive settings, including the Virginia Ball Center, Business Fellows program, and Education.
Teaching an Immersive Learning Class
April 6th, 1:00-2:30, TC 405
Facilitators: Jennifer Blackmer (Theatre and Dance), Peggy Byers Fisher (Communications Studies), and Mark Malaby (Educational Studies)
Teaching an immersive learning class is a new experience for many faculty members that can be both very rewarding and very challenging. This panel will examine how immersive learning differs from classroom teaching, techniques for motivating and managing students, related promotion and tenure issues, and other topics. The panelists teach in a variety of immersive settings, including the Virginia Ball Center, Business Fellows program, and Education.
Midterm Feedback Service Available
OTLA has announced a new service for BSU faculty members--Midterm Feedback Service. This project is designed to help teachers gather feedback from their students about how the course is going, early enough in the semester to make changes as needed. The process--based on "Small Group Instructional Diagnosis"--involves an OTLA facilitator leading a structured discussion in your class to gather students' views on a number of questions.
To learn more about the process, see the OTLA website (http://www.bsu.edu/otla) and look for the "Midterm Feedback Service" link.
To learn more about the process, see the OTLA website (http://www.bsu.edu/otla) and look for the "Midterm Feedback Service" link.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Team Teaching Workshop
Here's the latest upcoming workshop. As usual, BSU faculty members can register online at http://www.bsu.edu/otla/registration.
Team Teaching
February 9th, 1:00-2:30, TC 405
Facilitators: Cindy Thomas and Roberta Allen (Nursing)
Team teaching a course involves a great deal of planning and coordination, but drawing on multiple teachers' specialties can have great payoffs for both teachers and students. This workshop will explore various aspects of team teaching, including the benefits and difficulties, various instructional models/approaches, and keys to success.
Team Teaching
February 9th, 1:00-2:30, TC 405
Facilitators: Cindy Thomas and Roberta Allen (Nursing)
Team teaching a course involves a great deal of planning and coordination, but drawing on multiple teachers' specialties can have great payoffs for both teachers and students. This workshop will explore various aspects of team teaching, including the benefits and difficulties, various instructional models/approaches, and keys to success.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
New Workshop Schedule
Each semester the Office of Teaching and Learning Advancement sponsors a variety of programs designed to help BSU faculty members explore and enhance their teaching. Facilitated by your faculty colleagues, these events are interactive and discussion-rich, providing a valuable mix of thought-provoking theory and use-it-tomorrow practicality. Please register for these events on the Workshop Registration page. Questions? Contact us at tla@bsu.edu or 285-1763.
Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
January 26th, 3:00-4:30 p.m., TC 412
Facilitators: Jennifer Bott (Marketing and Management), George Gaither (Psychology), Melinda Messineo (Sociology), and Kristen Ritchey (Psychology)
Are you interested conducting research on teaching and learning in your own classroom and publishing the results? This panel—which published its cross-disciplinary research in College Teaching—will examine various issues related to the scholarship of teaching and learning, including planning ahead for possible research opportunities, IRB requirements on classroom research, grant funding opportunities, and possible publishing outlets.
Team Teaching
February 9th, 1:00-2:30, TC 405
Facilitators: Cindy Thomas and Roberta Allen (Nursing)
Team teaching a course involves a great deal of planning and coordination, but drawing on multiple teachers' specialties can have great payoffs for both teachers and students. This workshop will explore various aspects of team teaching, including the benefits and difficulties, various instructional models/approaches, and keys to success.
Promoting Critical Thinking through Online Discussion Activities
February 17th, 12:30-2:00, TC 405
Facilitator: Karen Ford (Elementary Education)
The development of successful online discussion activities requires careful planning and knowledge of how students behave in online settings. This workshop will explore the basics of developing successful activities, managing online discussions, and using online discussions to foster critical thinking.
Teaching Controversial Subjects
February 23rd, 1:00-2:30, TC 405
Facilitator: Greta Slater (Social Work)
Does your teaching deal with topics that could be considered controversial or sensitive, making conversations difficult with your students? Whether the discomfort arises for social, religious, or political reasons, there are ways you can put students at ease and address such topics in productive, academic ways. This workshop will address some general approaches to teaching controversial subjects, as well as help you find ways to address your specific situations.
Developing a P&T Portfolio
March 18th, 1:00-2:30, TC 405
Facilitator: Melissa Holtzman (Sociology)
Do you need to start assembling a portfolio to support your promotion and tenure efforts? This workshop will provide an overview of professional portfolios—including sections on teaching, scholarship, and service—and give participants a jump-start in gathering and organizing the necessary documents.
Techniques for Getting Students to Read
March 25th, 3:00-4:30, TC 405
Facilitator: Rachel Kraus (Sociology)
As teachers we know that reading and preparation are keys to learning, but getting students to read is probably one of our biggest instructional challenges. This workshop will examine some of the major reasons students don't read, as well as explore various techniques teachers can use to encourage reading--from general teaching approaches to specific tactics.
Managing Group Projects
April 1st, 3:00-4:30, TC 405
Facilitators: Jennifer Blackmer and Michael Daehn (Theatre and Dance)
Group projects can be useful teaching tools, but they can also be logistical nightmares if not carefully planned and managed. Further, students frequently complain about group work due to concerns over equality and fairness. This workshop will introduce participants to several techniques for managing group projects to maximize student participation and learning.
Using Clickers to Encourage Engaged Learning
April 9th, 2:00-3:30, TC 411
Facilitator: Scott Parkinson (History)
One of the newest ways to encourage student interaction within class is the use of clickers—small handheld devices students use to answer questions and provide feedback during class. This workshop will explore the pedagogy behind clickers, demonstrate various questioning techniques, and share how they can change the dynamics of teaching and learning.
Teaching an Immersive Learning Class
Date to be announced (likely April)
Teaching an immersive learning class is a new experience for many faculty members that can be both very rewarding and very challenging. This panel will examine how immersive learning differs from classroom teaching, techniques for motivating and managing students, and other topics. The panelists teach in a variety of immersive settings, including the Virginia Ball Center, Business Fellows program, and Education.
What Do Students Think about…?
We talk about teaching among ourselves, but what do students think about these topics? These discussions will allow faculty members to speak directly to a panel of BSU undergraduates about typical student view on a variety of teaching and learning issues.
· Group Projects: March 3rd, 2:00-3:30, TC 405
· Testing and Assessment: April 14th, 2:00-3:30, TC 405
Book Discussion Group: What the Best College Teachers Do, by Ken Bain
This book discussion group will meet four times during the spring semester to read and discuss this book. Those interested should e-mail tla@bsu.edu by January 30th; we will compare schedules in order to find a meeting time (starting mid-February). See sites like Amazon.com for reviews of this book.
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OTLA is co-sponsoring the following seminars with Disabled Student Development. Please RSVP to Larry Markle (lmarkle@bsu.edu) or Roger Wessel (rwessel@bsu.edu) for these programs.
A Brief History of Colleges' Inclusion of Students with Disabilities (including Abraham Lincoln's Role)
January 28th and 29th, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in NQ 321 (pizza provided at 11:30 a.m.)
Presenter: Richard Harris, Director Emeritus of Disabled Student Development
A brief history on the long, slow task of opening up postsecondary education to students with disabilities will be provided. As difficult as it has sometimes been for females and persons of color to gain access, the path was more difficult for those with disabilities. But, there were some real bright spots to this interesting story. Ball State's story of opening and widening its' doors will also be covered.
Students without Sight: Accommodating Blind Students in the Classroom
March 18th and 19th, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in NQ 321 (pizza provided at 11:30 a.m.)
Presenter: Carlos Taylor, Adaptive Computer Technology Specialist, University Computing Services
The challenges faced by students who are visually impaired, as well as challenges faced by instructors, will be the focus of this seminar. Available resources, and how the student and the instructor can work together to facilitate success, will be explored.
Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
January 26th, 3:00-4:30 p.m., TC 412
Facilitators: Jennifer Bott (Marketing and Management), George Gaither (Psychology), Melinda Messineo (Sociology), and Kristen Ritchey (Psychology)
Are you interested conducting research on teaching and learning in your own classroom and publishing the results? This panel—which published its cross-disciplinary research in College Teaching—will examine various issues related to the scholarship of teaching and learning, including planning ahead for possible research opportunities, IRB requirements on classroom research, grant funding opportunities, and possible publishing outlets.
Team Teaching
February 9th, 1:00-2:30, TC 405
Facilitators: Cindy Thomas and Roberta Allen (Nursing)
Team teaching a course involves a great deal of planning and coordination, but drawing on multiple teachers' specialties can have great payoffs for both teachers and students. This workshop will explore various aspects of team teaching, including the benefits and difficulties, various instructional models/approaches, and keys to success.
Promoting Critical Thinking through Online Discussion Activities
February 17th, 12:30-2:00, TC 405
Facilitator: Karen Ford (Elementary Education)
The development of successful online discussion activities requires careful planning and knowledge of how students behave in online settings. This workshop will explore the basics of developing successful activities, managing online discussions, and using online discussions to foster critical thinking.
Teaching Controversial Subjects
February 23rd, 1:00-2:30, TC 405
Facilitator: Greta Slater (Social Work)
Does your teaching deal with topics that could be considered controversial or sensitive, making conversations difficult with your students? Whether the discomfort arises for social, religious, or political reasons, there are ways you can put students at ease and address such topics in productive, academic ways. This workshop will address some general approaches to teaching controversial subjects, as well as help you find ways to address your specific situations.
Developing a P&T Portfolio
March 18th, 1:00-2:30, TC 405
Facilitator: Melissa Holtzman (Sociology)
Do you need to start assembling a portfolio to support your promotion and tenure efforts? This workshop will provide an overview of professional portfolios—including sections on teaching, scholarship, and service—and give participants a jump-start in gathering and organizing the necessary documents.
Techniques for Getting Students to Read
March 25th, 3:00-4:30, TC 405
Facilitator: Rachel Kraus (Sociology)
As teachers we know that reading and preparation are keys to learning, but getting students to read is probably one of our biggest instructional challenges. This workshop will examine some of the major reasons students don't read, as well as explore various techniques teachers can use to encourage reading--from general teaching approaches to specific tactics.
Managing Group Projects
April 1st, 3:00-4:30, TC 405
Facilitators: Jennifer Blackmer and Michael Daehn (Theatre and Dance)
Group projects can be useful teaching tools, but they can also be logistical nightmares if not carefully planned and managed. Further, students frequently complain about group work due to concerns over equality and fairness. This workshop will introduce participants to several techniques for managing group projects to maximize student participation and learning.
Using Clickers to Encourage Engaged Learning
April 9th, 2:00-3:30, TC 411
Facilitator: Scott Parkinson (History)
One of the newest ways to encourage student interaction within class is the use of clickers—small handheld devices students use to answer questions and provide feedback during class. This workshop will explore the pedagogy behind clickers, demonstrate various questioning techniques, and share how they can change the dynamics of teaching and learning.
Teaching an Immersive Learning Class
Date to be announced (likely April)
Teaching an immersive learning class is a new experience for many faculty members that can be both very rewarding and very challenging. This panel will examine how immersive learning differs from classroom teaching, techniques for motivating and managing students, and other topics. The panelists teach in a variety of immersive settings, including the Virginia Ball Center, Business Fellows program, and Education.
What Do Students Think about…?
We talk about teaching among ourselves, but what do students think about these topics? These discussions will allow faculty members to speak directly to a panel of BSU undergraduates about typical student view on a variety of teaching and learning issues.
· Group Projects: March 3rd, 2:00-3:30, TC 405
· Testing and Assessment: April 14th, 2:00-3:30, TC 405
Book Discussion Group: What the Best College Teachers Do, by Ken Bain
This book discussion group will meet four times during the spring semester to read and discuss this book. Those interested should e-mail tla@bsu.edu by January 30th; we will compare schedules in order to find a meeting time (starting mid-February). See sites like Amazon.com for reviews of this book.
----------------------------
OTLA is co-sponsoring the following seminars with Disabled Student Development. Please RSVP to Larry Markle (lmarkle@bsu.edu) or Roger Wessel (rwessel@bsu.edu) for these programs.
A Brief History of Colleges' Inclusion of Students with Disabilities (including Abraham Lincoln's Role)
January 28th and 29th, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in NQ 321 (pizza provided at 11:30 a.m.)
Presenter: Richard Harris, Director Emeritus of Disabled Student Development
A brief history on the long, slow task of opening up postsecondary education to students with disabilities will be provided. As difficult as it has sometimes been for females and persons of color to gain access, the path was more difficult for those with disabilities. But, there were some real bright spots to this interesting story. Ball State's story of opening and widening its' doors will also be covered.
Students without Sight: Accommodating Blind Students in the Classroom
March 18th and 19th, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in NQ 321 (pizza provided at 11:30 a.m.)
Presenter: Carlos Taylor, Adaptive Computer Technology Specialist, University Computing Services
The challenges faced by students who are visually impaired, as well as challenges faced by instructors, will be the focus of this seminar. Available resources, and how the student and the instructor can work together to facilitate success, will be explored.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Student Panel
As part of our effort to include student voices in our discussions of teaching and learning, OTLA is sponsoring a series of student panels this fall. This series--"What Do Students Think about ...?" --will begin on Monday, November 3rd, with the following session:
What Do Students Think about …?
Motivating Students and Getting Them to Read
Monday, November 3rd, 3:00-4:30, TC 405
What Do Students Think about …?
Motivating Students and Getting Them to Read
Monday, November 3rd, 3:00-4:30, TC 405
In this first discussion, we will talk with our student panel about what we can do as teachers to motivate them to actively participate in their learning. Why do students not read assignments? What types of techniques work or not in motivating students? Are any of our approaches counterproductive when it comes to encouraging interest in learning? Bring your ideas and questions as we welcome our student guests into our conversation about teaching and learning.
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