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Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Center for Teaching and Learning Workshops
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Upcoming Workshops
Book Club: The New College Classroom
Fridays from Jan. 31 - Feb. 28 at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Basler Library, L303
Facilitated by Associate Professor Jim Kelly
VP Connie Marshall Spotlight
Invigorate your Online Classroom with Instructor Presence Check-in
Friday, Jan. 31 · 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: To be announced
Facilitated by Dr. Marla Cartwright
Dr. Cartwright will check in to see what teaching, social, and cognitive presence techniques you are trying and how they are energizing your connections to students.
Zoom link: https://northeaststate.zoom.us/j/95459294777?pwd=5a4cZ74Az1nTh4Oegm6j0vIZqmklLz.1
Deans Manz-Young and Trent Spotlight
D2L Assessment Tools
Friday, Jan. 31 · 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: General Studies, C2204
Facilitated by Associate Professor Dawn Dabney
In this session, our primary focus will be on the Quizzing Tool in D2L, which will create questions, sections, and question pools, as well as choose settings, special access, and online proctoring. In addition, we plan to quickly cover the Checklist Tool, the Gradebook, Self-Assessments, Surveys, and the Quick Eval Tool. This is a hands-on session, so be ready to work in one of your D2L classes.
Deans Bryant, Hitechew, Chapman,
Manz-Young and Trent Spotlight
Lunch and Learn: Navigating AI in the Classroom: The Students' Perspective
Friday, Feb. 7 · 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Basler Library, L106
Facilitated by Associate Professor Jim Kelly
Join us for an exciting event where we explore AI from a student's point of view. Learn how artificial intelligence is changing the educational landscape and how students are adapting to these changes.
Deans Manz-Young and Trent Spotlight
D2L Intelligent Agents: Organizational Tools
Friday, Feb. 14 · 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: General Studies Building, C2204
Facilitated by Associate Professor Dawn Dabney
Come join us for a hands-on workshop where you can learn all about Intelligent Agents in D2L! In this session, we will look at the Awards Tool, Intelligent Agents, Creating Content using Templates, How to Organize Your Files, How to Make and Manage Groups, and see what information is available to you, the instructor, in Course Progress. This is a hands-on session, so be ready to work in one of your D2L classes.
Deans Bryan and Hitechew Spotlight
Quality Dimension: The Heart of High-Impact Practices
Friday, Feb. 21 · 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Basler Library, L106
Facilitated by Dr. Jane Honeycutt
Deans Bryant and Crawford Spotlight
Engaging Reluctant Readers
Friday, Feb. 28 · 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Basler Library, L106
Facilitated by Assistant Professor Andrea Amos
Deans Crawford and Manz-Young Spotlight
The Ethics of AI
Friday, March 21 · 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Basler Library, L106
Facilitated by Adriel Slaughter, Instructor of Philosophy
Come join Adria Bennett for a thought-provoking discussion on Artificial Intelligence and its ethical implications. This event will explore the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI technology, its impact on society, and potential solutions to ensure responsible development. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the future of AI, this event is for you! The event will take place at Wayne G. Basler Library, Room L106. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of AI ethics!
Deans Bryant and Chapman Spotlight
Competency-Based Education: Preparing for What's Ahead
Friday, March 28 · 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Basler Library, L106
Facilitated by Tabetha Garman
Alzheimer's Simulation
Friday, April 4 · 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Basler Library, L106
Facilitated by Kendal Wilson, TN Alzheimer's Association
Join Tracey Kendall Wilson of the Tennessee Alzheimer's Association for this dementia simulation workshop. Dementia affects millions of individuals worldwide, profoundly impacting their daily lives and those of their caregivers. Understanding the challenges faced by individuals with dementia is crucial for providing compassionate and effective care. This workshop offers an immersive dementia simulation experience, enabling participants to gain firsthand insights into the cognitive and sensory impairments associated with the condition. Through this experiential learning approach, participants will develop greater empathy, improve communication strategies, and enhance their caregiving skills. By the end of this workshop, participants will have a heightened sense of empathy and a practical toolkit of strategies to better support individuals with dementia, ultimately contributing to improved care and quality of life for those affected by this condition.
Dean Manz-Young Spotlight
Interdisciplinary Collaboration with Entertainment Technology
Friday, April 11 · 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Basler Library, L301
Facilitated by Will MacMorran and Brandon Hart
Will MacMorran will share information about the Entertainment Technology program and equipment. He also promises to play the Scottish Smallpipes as he is finishing up a new recording featuring this instrument!
Resources
Recommended Reading
SYLLABUS: THE REMARKABLE, UNREMARKABLE DOCUMENT THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
by William Germano and Kit Nicholls
- Jim Kelley
D2L Certification Course
The D2L Certification Course will provide faculty with the ability to utilize all D2L tools and make course materials accessible.
Upon completion of each module, you will complete a quiz.
When you score 80% or higher on the quiz at the end of each module, you will receive a certificate of completion for the individual module.
Upon completion of the entire course, you will complete a final quiz and receive a certificate of course completion.
The Course includes three modules:
- D2L Basics for Beginners -
- D2L Advanced Features -
- Accessibility -
All faculty are enrolled in the D2L Certification Course, so you have the ability to earn certification at any time.
Zoom Training
At the links below, you will find Zoom training materials to include instructions and best practices for utilizing Zoom to communicate with your students in person.
Contact
Local: 423.323.3191
Toll-Free: 800.836.7822
Address
2425 Highway 75
PO Box 246
Blountville, Tennessee
37617-0246
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