First Fridays: Face-to-Face
Facilitators: Laura Paciorek and Jo Moore, OC4803a computer lab
The main theme of our F2F’s this semester has been that people are excited to hear about resources, but don’t always get to try them. When Jo and I met, we thought about starting the semester off with some resource discussions and then move into more general discussions. We felt the resource discussions would be a little longer (1.5 hours) so people can try them out. Maximum capacity: 20 people.
Feb. 1 – 3:00 – 4:20 (1.5 hours) – POT Discussion and Hands-On – Content Resources
Have you always wondered what neat content/information resources are out there for your classes? Are you looking for high quality videos, animations, or articles? This discussion and work workshop will give us a chance to learn about and share content resources that we could use in teaching our classes. If you have an idea of a content resource to share, please bring the idea along with you. The focus of these is on learning from one another. We will save the last part of the workshop to actually work on finding things or looking at the tools discussed. Individuals with no, little, some, and a lot of online teaching experience are all welcome. Each First Friday will focus on what the group wants to discuss, however, prompts will also be provided to start the discussion. Questions are welcome, too! This workshop benefits faculty by giving them ideas that may improve instruction.
Mar. 1 – 3:00 – 4:20 (1.5 hours) – POT Discussion and Hands-On – Tool Resources
Have you ever heard about some neat technology tools out there, but haven’t had time to try them? Do you feel new to the idea of teaching online with technology tools outside of the course management system? This discussion and work workshop will give us a chance to learn about and share technology tools that we could use in teaching our classes. If you have an idea of a tool to share, please bring the idea along with you. The focus of these is on learning from one another. We will save the last part of the workshop to actually work on finding things or looking at the tools discussed. Individuals with no, little, some, and a lot of online teaching experience are all welcome. Each First Friday will focus on what the group wants to discuss, however, prompts will also be provided to start the discussion. Questions are welcome, too! This workshop benefits faculty by giving them ideas that may improve instruction.
Apr. 5 – 3:00 – 3:50 (1 hour) – POT Making Your Mark – Personalizing Courses
Have you ever wondered how to make your courses reflect how you are as an instructor? Do you have questions about how you might be able to make some of your content in a place like a blog or website? Come and discuss these topics and/or your online teaching adventures with fellow faculty members. Individuals with no, little, some, and a lot of online teaching experience are all welcome. Each Program for Online Teaching (POT) First Friday will focus on what the group wants to discuss, however, prompts will also be provided to start the discussion. Questions are welcome, too! This workshop benefits faculty by giving them ideas that may improve instruction.
May 3 – 3:00 – 3:50 (1 hour) – POT First Friday – Wrap Up/Renewal
What are your plans for your future classes? What did you learn or what do you want to try next? Come and discuss these topics and/or your online teaching adventures with fellow faculty members. Individuals with no, little, some, and a lot of online teaching experience are all welcome. Each Program for Online Teaching (POT) First Friday will focus on what the group wants to discuss, however, prompts will also be provided to start the discussion. Questions are welcome, too! This workshop benefits faculty by giving them ideas that may improve instruction.