CENTER FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE

CENTER FOR

TEACHING

EXCELLENCE

CTE

Summer 2015

CATALOG

LOCATION

2000 Fifth Ave.

River Grove, IL 60171

Liberal Arts Building

Rooms E-210E

and E-210W

(second floor)

(All events take place in the CTE

unless otherwise indicated)

SUMMER 2015 HOURS

Monday through Thursday

8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Friday through May only

8:30–4 p.m.

E-building is closed on

Fridays in June and July

CONTACT

(708) 456-0300

Ext. 3371

[email protected]

www.triton.edu/cte

BLS Topic 2: Presenting Content

In this session, we will discuss key elements of good course de-sign, planning the course, creating web-friendly content, build-ing and usbuild-ing learnbuild-ing modules and folders, rubrics and usbuild-ing adaptive release. This session is required to qualify to teach on-line or hybrid courses for the college. Pre-registration is required. (360 minutes)

Online: Tuesday, June 23–Monday, June 29

BLS Topic 3: Discussions, Blogs, Journals and Wikis

In this session, we will cover creating effective online discussions and the various tools Blackboard Learn offers to manage them. This session is required to qualify to teach online or hybrid courses for the college. Pre-registration is required. (360 minutes) Online: Tuesday, June 30–Tuesday, July 7

BLS Topic 4: Assessments

In this session, we will cover the pedagogical and practical meth-ods of designing assessments, as well as Blackboard Learn’s tools to create, manage, and analyze assessments and internal sur-veys. This session is required to qualify to teach online or hybrid courses for the college. Pre-registration is required. (360 minutes) Online: Tuesday, July 7–Sunday, July 12

BLS Topic 5: Assignments and Plagiarism

In this session, we will cover Blackboard Learn’s assignment tool and antiplagiarism software (Safe Assign), as well as low- and high-tech tools to recognize and document plagiarism. This ses-sion is required to qualify to teach online or hybrid courses for the college. Pre-registration is required. (360 minutes)

Online: Monday, July 13–Sunday, July 19 BLS Topic 6: Grading Center and Reports

In this session, we will cover Blackboard Learn's internal Grade Center, working with grades, and how to apply effective rubrics that make grading faster, easier and more consistent. In addi-tion, we will discuss how course reports, the early warning sys-tem, and the performance dashboard and the retention center can be used to monitor student progress. This session is required to qualify to teach online or hybrid courses for the college. Pre-registration is required. (360 minutes)

Online: Monday, July 20–Sunday, July 26 BLS Topic 7: Working with Groups

While group work is never easy, it should not be avoided in the online environment. In this session, we will cover Blackboard Learn’s group manager. Although this session is not required to qualify to teach online for the college, it is still recommended. Pre-registration is required. (360 minutes)

Online: Monday, July 27–Monday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m. In-person workshops take place in the Faculty/Staff Computer

Lab (E-210W) unless otherwise indicated.

For those who can’t make it to campus for in-person Black-board Learn (BL) workshops, online sessions are available. Online workshops are conducted entirely online in Blackboard Learn and are open for one week unless otherwise indicated. Specific log-in instructions will arrive by Triton College email shortly before each workshop’s start date. After the start time, participants can log into their chosen workshop from any com-puter. Faculty need not log in at the time the workshop opens. BL: Using Blackboard Learn to Enhance Classes

For new users of Blackboard and for those full- and part-time instructors looking to enhance a course or explore the Black-board Learn environment. Topics include an introduction to Blackboard Learn, adding and organizing content, communica-tion tools, uploading a complete syllabus, and the Grade Book. This session is required before one can request an enhanced course shell in Blackboard Learn, including adjunct faculty look-ing to fulfill their course shell requirements.

Pre-registration is required. IN-PERSON:

Tuesday, May 19, 1–4 p.m. Monday, June 1, 1–4 p.m.

Wednesday, June 10, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Noon–3 p.m.

Wednesday, July 22, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ONLINE:

Wednesday, May 27–Tuesday, June 2 Tuesday, June 23–Monday, June 29 Monday, July 13–Sunday, July 19 Tuesday, Aug. 25–Monday, Aug. 31

BLACKBOARD LEARN SEMINAR (BLS)

Qualify to teach an online or hybrid course at Triton College by completing the Teaching Online Seminar and the following se-ries of seven workshops designed to teach faculty how to use Blackboard Learn to create and teach online and hybrid courses. Sign up either for the entire seminar or select individ-ual topics for professional development. Complete descriptions for each topic appear below. Specific log-in instructions will ar-rive by Triton College email shortly before each workshop’s start date. After the start date, participants can log into their chosen workshop from any computer. Pre-registration is required. BL: Teaching Online Seminar (3 weeks)

This seminar is conducted over a three-week period entirely on-line in Blackboard Learn. This onon-line seminar is an overview of online learning and teaching. Through readings, discussions, and activities, the participants will learn about technology trends in education, characteristics of the successful online facilitator, best practices for the virtual classroom, characteristics of the success-ful online student, and their role in the virtual classroom. This seminar is required to qualify to teach online or hybrid courses for the college. Pre-registration is required.

Online: Saturday, May 16–Sunday, June 7 BLS Topic 1: Getting Started

This session is an introduction to the Blackboard Learn environ-ment. Topics include navigating in Blackboard Learn, adding and organizing content, communication tools, netiquette, and uploading a complete syllabus. This session is

required to qualify to teach online or hybrid courses for the col-lege. Pre-registration is required. (360 minutes)

Online: Tuesday, June 9–Monday, June 15

BLACKBOARD LEARN

In-person workshops take place in the Faculty/Staff Computer Lab (E-210W) unless otherwise indicated.

BL: Blackboard Collaborate I and II

Blackboard Collaborate is a web conferencing tool that can be used to enhance classroom instruction with live guest speakers, in online classes to hold a synchronous session with students, to conduct vir-tual meetings, to provide online student services and advising, etc. In Blackboard Collaborate I, you will learn how to request a Collab-orate room, set up a conference, and share your computer's desk-top with an audience. To facilitate hands-on activities, we will be

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND WEB 2.0 TOOLS

In order to teach online or hybrid courses for the college, faculty must complete both the Blackboard Learn

"flipping" the workshop, so you will receive links to preparatory videos prior to the workshop via Triton email. Then, in Collaborate II you will facilitate your own small Collaborate session with assistance.

Collaborate II is offered by appointment only for those who have attended Collaborate I. Appointments must be scheduled via e-mail to [email protected].

(60 minutes each)

Wednesday, June 17, 1-2 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 10-11 a.m.

Introduction to 3D Printing: Part 1

3D printing is in forefront of recent news. This workshop provides an overview of the 3D printing process, and an introduction to the software and hardware required to create 3D objects for yourself and your students. (120 minutes)

Monday, June 29, 1-3 p.m.

Introduction to 3D Printing: Part 2

Now that your interest is piqued, come and get a closer look at the design tools and hardware for 3D printing. At the end of this work-shop you will have a file that you can schedule to have printed in the CTE. Be sure to bring a flash drive! Prerequisite: Introduction to

3D Printing Part 1 or comparable experience. (120 minutes)

Wednesday, July 8, 1-3 p.m. OER: A Crash Course

Looking for multimedia to incorporate into your classroom? Wor-ried about copyright laws? Learn how to search for and use open educational resources (OER) to enhance your online and face-to-face courses without worrying about copyrights. During this ses-sion, we will discuss a brief overview of OER, see some examples and share resources for you to explore. (60 minutes)

Wednesday, June 24, Noon–1 p.m. Web 2.0: Choose Your Own Adventure

Aloha! Come join us online in the digital breezes on 4 tropical islands to choose your own Web 2.0 Adventure. A completely online 4-week experience awaits. During the first week you will enjoy a brief island-hopping excursion, after which you will choose two of the islands for a week-long exploration. During the fourth week, share your adventures and accomplishments in an online discussion forum. (120 minutes)

Online: Monday, June 1–Tuesday, June 30 Online: Wednesday, July 1–Friday, July 31

Smart Board workshops meet in E-210W unless otherwise indi-cated.

Smart Board Overview

Brief (1 hour) introduction to the Smart Board, in which simple functionality is covered. This workshop is pre-requisite to any

other Smart Board workshop. (60 minutes)

Tuesday, May 19, 10–11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2–3 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 4–5 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2–3 p.m. Monday, July 13, 1–2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1–2 p.m.

Apple TV/Maestro on the Smart Board

Learn how to stream content from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod-Touch or to mirror your iPad or iPhone to the Smart Board. In addition, learn how Smart’s Maestro product provides seamless integration between a single iPad and Smart Notebook lessons from anywhere in the room. Note: you must bring your own Apple

device to participate in this workshop. Prerequisite: Smart Board Overview.

(60 minutes)

Tuesday, May 19, 11 a.m.–Noon Wednesday, May 20, 3–4 p.m.

SMART BOARD

Smart Board – New Intermediate/Advanced Notebook Features

Notebook 14/15 has a number of new, more advanced features, including XC (Extreme Collaboration), Smart Notebook 3D tools, Lesson Recorder, Lesson Builder, and Concept Mapping.

Prerequi-site: Smart Board Overview. (90 minutes)

Wednesday, May 27, 1:30–3 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2–3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 1:30-3 p.m.

Smart Board – New Tools for GED/ESL

Ready to expand upon your use of the Smart Board in the class-room? Smart Notebook 14 offers new tool options that can be used with GED and ESL students to create dynamic, interactive lessons, including Basic Math Tools, Smart Math Blocks, 3D Tools, the Gallery, and the Smart Exchange. Prerequisite: Smart Board

Overview (90 minutes)

Wednesday, June 24, 4–5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 4–5:30 p.m.

Smart Board – Brightlink Interactive Projector and Smart KAPP

This two-in-one workshop will focus on the new Smart Board equipment being installed in the H- building: the Brightlink In-teractive Projector and Smart KAPP . The Brightlink InIn-teractive Projector is a little different from the traditional Smart Boards already installed across the campus. In this workshop learn “best practices” to successfully use this new projector. Described as “a digital flip chart to rescue brainstorms from the place they go to die,” Smart Kapp digitally captures participants’ ideas and notes and disseminates them to concurrent live viewers in the same room or across the campus. Note: you must bring your own iPad,

tablet, laptop, or android device to participate in this workshop. Prerequisite: Smart Board Overview.

(90 minutes)

Wednesday, June 10, 2–3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2–3:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2–3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Smart Board – Math Features

Smart Notebook 14/15 has improved math functionality through the new Smart Math Tools powered by Geogebra! Write equa-tions, create interactive graphs, and use new Smart Notebook features that are available for all levels of math and math-re-lated instruction. In addition, there will be an overview of the TI Simulator which has been installed on Smart Boards across the campus. Included in the 90-minute presentation is a 30-minute, hands-on, assisted lab. Prerequisite: Smart Board Overview. (90 minutes)

Monday, June 15, 2–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2–3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2–3:30 p.m. Smart Board – Smart Response VE

Learn how to create interactive sessions by using student-owned smart devices (smart phones, tablets, etc.) and/or Smart Clickers and Student Response System. Prerequisite: Smart Board

Overview. (90 minutes)

Tuesday, June 2, 2–3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2–3:30 p.m.

Register online at http://www.triton.edu/cte

New topics may be added, so check the registration system often. For more information about the CTE or to suggest ideas

for topics you’d like us to cover, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3371 or send a message to [email protected].

Center for Teaching Excellence

TEACHING AND LEARNING

All Teaching and Learning Workshops meet in E-210E unless otherwise indicated.

Assessment Basics

Assessment gauges how well we help students gain the skills and information necessary for them to succeed both in and beyond their classrooms and informs ways to improve our course content and teaching methods. In this teaching circle, we'll cover the forms functions of assessment, and partici-pants will leave with practical examples for immediate use n the classroom. (60 minutes)

Wednesday, June 3, 11 a.m.–Noon Thursday, July 9, 11 a.m.–Noon Monday, Aug. 3, 9–10 a.m.

Successful Student Engagement Techniques (SETs)

Discover proven Student Engagement Techniques (SETs) grounded in active and collaborative learning techniques that address multiple learning styles. Participants will leave this workshop with ready-to-use classroom activities and as-signments for immediate or future use in their classrooms. (120 minutes)

Monday, June 22, 9–11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 1–3 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m.–Noon Tips for Effective Rubrics

Rubrics improve students’ ability to master course content in a logical, consistent manner and improve the speed and efficiency of grading. In this teaching circle, participants will learn and share ways to develop effective rubrics for use both in and out of the classroom. (60 minutes)

Wednesday, June 3, 1–2 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 1–2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Tips for New or Returning Instructors

For those who are teaching for the first time or those return-ing to the classroom who want to be as comfortable with their teaching skills as they are with their course content. Topics include establishing and maintaining an interactive learning environment, teaching tips and student engage-ment strategies. (120 minutes)

Tuesday, June 16, 1–3 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 9–11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 10–11 a.m. Tips for Effective Syllabi

Successful courses depend upon clearly communicated ex-pectations for both students and instructors. In this teaching circle, participants will learn about required and recom-mended syllabus content that provides a framework for a productive and respectful course environment. (60 minutes)

Tuesday, June 16, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1–2 p.m.

Guest Speaker Natasha Jankowski with Larry Manno, Chair, Academic Assess-ment Committee

President Mary-Rita Moore congratulates Geoff Hiller, 2014/2015 Assessment Star Award Winner

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