Faculty Teaching and Learning Center. What s New with the FTLC? Faculty Technology Group. Virtual Training Opportunities. May 2016

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The Faculty Teaching and Learning Center (FTLC) is pleased to announce the

development of a new faculty group focused on utilizing technology to

enhance the teaching and learning experience. The purpose of the Faculty

Technology Group is to provide an opportunity for instructors to share their

experiences using technology as well as identify new and innovative tools that

can be integrated into the face to face or virtual classroom. Group members

will also provide valuable insight into the technology resources currently

available at the university and assist the FTLC in determining future tools to

fund. It is our hope that through the collaborative efforts of this group, we will

be able to identify best practices related to technology, tools to improve

instructor efficiency, and strategies to increase student engagement. If you

have some creative ways of using technology or would like to learn more about

how to integrate technology into your classes, please consider joining the

Faculty Technology Group.

Contact Chris Shiery at [email protected] or (661)654‐2084 if you would like

to join the Faculty Technology Group.

Have you ever wanted to attend one of the Faculty Teaching and Learning Center’s workshops to further your professional

development but your current schedule doesn’t grant you the time to do so? Well, the FTLC is now offering greater

flexibility in our training schedule by accommodating individuals who would like to attend virtually from their home or

office. Our training calendar has a complete list of all the workshops currently scheduled for the Spring quarter. If you

would like to attend virtually, please RSVP for the training and indicate that you will be attending virtually. A staff member

from our department will contact you with instructions on how to virtually attend. Virtual workshops will require

participants to have access to Skype on their computers. The following link will direct you to the list of workshops for this

quarter (http://www.csub.edu/tlc/events_workshops/index.html). For more information, please contact Anissa Fontenot at

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Spring 2016 Grant Awards

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OLC Conference

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Video Contest

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Spring 2016 Grant Awards

Online Learning Consortium Conference 2016

Summer Institute 2016

The Faculty Teaching and Learning Center (FTLC) is pleased to announce the grant award recipients for the spring 2016

grants. A total of 17 grants were awarded this spring to various faculty in the English, Music, Nursing, History,

Psychology, Political Science, Advanced Education, Accounting and Finance, Philosophy and Religious Studies,

Chemistry, and Physical Education and Kinesiology departments. Recipients received anywhere from $250‐$500 to

attend or present at conferences, conduct research or purchase teaching/research supplies. Grants are offered during

the fall and spring quarters, so if you interested in applying start looking for the email in the fall!

The 6th_Annual_Summer_Institute_for_Online_Teaching_is_now_accepting_applications_for_{participants.}_The_institute,_which will be held June 20th_‐₂₃rd _and_August₈th _–₁₁th_,_will_familiarize_participants_with_the_Quality_Matters_standards_and_how they apply to online/hybrid course design. Participants will also share ideas and strategies in the design and teaching of

online/hybrid courses. CSUB faculty and instructors can attend the institute for free and will receive a $600 stipend for

successfully completing all the requirements. The first week of the institute will focus on designing the course utilizing

Quality Matters standards. Throughout the week, staff from the FTLC will be available to assist instructors in developing

their courses and providing technical support. The second week, instructors will present their completed courses for

review and must only be present for one hour to do so. The lab will remain open during the second week, however, for

any instructors who would like to work on finalizing their courses prior to the review. For more information or to register

for Summer Institute, please contact Chris Shiery at [email protected] or (661)654‐2084 .

Director Instructional Development, Charlene Hu, and Instructional Designer, Anissa Fontenot, attended the Online

Learning Consortium (OLC) Conference in New Orleans, LA. The conference was held April 20‐22, 2016 and focused on

a variety of topics concerning online learning in higher education. General sessions focused on challenges facing higher

education in ensuring quality instruction. There was a good balance between broad issues such as encouraging student

communities in the context of residential programs and instructional methodologies. FTLC staff also focused on

attending sessions geared toward faculty training and professional development. Attending these sessions provided

opportunities to explore how other higher education institutions around the United States are implementing programs

and trainings to support faculty. One interesting model incorporated numerous tools such as Twitter, Facebook, Zoom,

WordPress and YouTube to reach faculty through a number of different mediums. Based on the information gained

from attending the OLC conference, we are working to identify ways to improve training and support our faculty.

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Video Contest

Did You Know? Blackboard Retention Center

The Retention Center is a remarkable tool that notifies instructors when students in their course are at‐risk.

The Retention Center provides easy to‐use data visualization and pre‐configured rules for identifying

students that are in jeopardy of falling behind or failing a course. This tool requires no set up and

automatically notifies the instructor of students who may need attention, making it easy to respond to risk

factors quickly. Blackboard has four alert categories: Missed Deadlines, Grade Alerts, Activity Alerts, and

Access Alerts. Each rule has a default setting which can be customized according to the instructor’s

preference. To access the Retention Center in your course, complete the following steps:

1. Open your Blackboard course

2. Scroll down to the Control Panel

3. Click Evaluation to expand the menu

4. Click Retention Center

The FTLC is proud to announce the first CSUB educational video competition.

Instructor created educational videos can be a great supplement to any classroom, especially in the online or hybrid

environment. Showcase your Camtasia Studio recording and editing skills by creating a short educational video on a topic

of your choice. A group of panelists will judge each video based on specific elements. The following is a broad listing of the

criteria for the video competition:

• Minimum of 5 minutes up to a maximum of 10 minutes in length

• Educational topic related to one or more course objectives

• Clear and audible with editing in Camtasia to enhance the sound

• Created by the faculty/staff member with no assistance from the FTLC

• Contain two or more Camtasia Studio elements (e.g. Transitions, Call‐Outs, Captions, etc.)

• Can contain additional assets such as images, music, title cards, etc

• All videos must be submitted as either an MP4 or MP4 with smart player.

More details to be announced soon. Please contact Anthony Bolanos at [email protected] or (661)654‐3907 for

additional information.

Click here for detailed instructions on

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Upcoming Events

DATE TIME EVENTNAME LOCATION

5/6/16 9:30 am PedometersandPedagogy

Hosted by Charlene Hu and Anissa Fontenot

Meet at the TLC, WSL 102

5/6/16 11 am – 12 pm

GroupDiscussion:Iamteachingonlinenextterm.What

informationshouldIknow?

Hosted by Charlene Hu

TLC, WSL 102

5/6/16 2 – 3 pm BlackboardAssessments:SaveTime,TestOnline! Presented by Anissa Fontenot

TLC, WSL 102

5/9/16 10 – 11 am KahootWorkshop

Presented by Anissa Fontenot

TLC, WSL 102

5/9/16 1 – 2 pm CamtasiaQ/ASession

Presented by Anthony Bolaños

TLC, WSL 102

5/10/2016 10‐10:30 am InterdisciplinaryTeachingGroup(ITG)Meeting Hosted by Anne Duran

TLC, WSL 102

5/10/16 10:30‐11 am InterdisciplinaryResearchGroup(IRG)Meeting Hosted by Anne Duran

TLC, WSL 102

5/10/16 3 – 4 pm EditinginCamtasiaStudio

TLC, WSL 102

5/11/16 1 – 2 pm WorkingintheBlackboardGradeCenter

TLC, WSL 102

5/13/16 10 – 11 am CSUBAndroidCollectiveGroup Hosted by Anthony Bolaños

TLC, WSL 102

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TLC, WSL 102

5/17/16 12 – 1 pm ProfessorParents

Hosted by: Anissa Fontenot

TLC, WSL 102

5/19/16 10 – 11 am

PepUpYourProjects:FreeOnlineToolsforOnline,Hybrid orF2F Classes

TLC, WSL 102

5/19/16 3 – 4 pm QuizzinginCamtasia Presented by Anthony Bolaños

TLC, WSL 102

5/23/16 11 am – 12 pm QualtricsWorkshop

TLC, WSL 102

5/24/16 2 – 3 pm BlackboardBringYourOwnTopic

TLC, WSL 102

5/24/16 3 – 4 pm IntroductiontoTechSmithSnagIt! Presented by Anthony Bolaños

TLC, WSL 102

5/25/16 10 – 11 am CSUBOnlineCourseReview101

TLC, WSL 102

5/26/16 10 – 11 am IntroductiontoCamtasiaRelay

TLC, WSL 102

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5/27/16 11 am – 12 pm GroupDiscussion:Whatdostudentsexpectinanonlinecourse?

Hosted by Charlene Hu

TLC, WSL 102

5/27/16 2 – 3 pm BlackboardAssessments:SaveTime,TestOnline! Presented by Anissa Fontenot

TLC, WSL 102

5/30/16 MemorialDay– CampusClosed

TLC, WSL 102

5/31/16 2 – 3 pm CaptioninginCamtasia

TLC, WSL 102

6/1/16 10 – 11 am WorkingintheBlackboardGradeCenter

TLC, WSL 102

6/3/16 10 – 11 am KahootWorkshop

TLC, WSL 102

6/7/16 10–10:30 am InterdisciplinaryTeachingGroup(ITG)Meeting Hosted by Anne Duran

TLC, WSL 102

6/7/16 10:30 – 11 am InterdisciplinaryResearchGroup(IRG)Meeting Hosted by Anne Duran

TLC, WSL 102

6/8/16 10 am – 3 pm

GradingwithGoodies

Hosted by the Faculty Teaching and Learning Center

TLC, WSL 102

6/9/16 10 am – 3 pm

GradingwithGoodies

Hosted by the Faculty Teaching and Learning Center

TLC, WSL 102

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Visit the Events and Workshops page to reserve your spot using the online registration form!

Space is limited: please reserve your spot today!

Lack of reservations will result in cancellation of workshops.

Ext. 2084 or [email protected]

Workshops subject to change

To view an updated list of the workshops the Faculty TLC is offering, please visit us at

http://www.csub.edu/tlc/events_workshops/index.html

Faculty Teaching and Learning Center. What s New with the FTLC? Faculty Technology Group. Virtual Training Opportunities. May 2016

What’s New with the FTLC?

Faculty Technology Group

Virtual Training Opportunities

Faculty Teaching

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May 2016

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Spring 2016 Grant Awards

Online Learning Consortium Conference 2016

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Video Contest

Did You Know? Blackboard Retention Center

Upcoming Events

Visit the Events and Workshops page to reserve your spot using the online registration form!

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