The pandemic has impacted manuscript writing by researchers in an almost bimodal manner, from very few manuscripts to a flurry of writing. This session will begin by discussing contributing external and internal factors for the patterns and strategies and solutions. The speaker will bring in experience as an editor and well-published author, on tips for…
Let's talk "teaching and learning." Let's talk "teaching with tech." Let's talk "pedagogy." This hour is reserved for YOU and your questions. Any topics related to teaching and learning and/or teaching with technology, we're here to support and assist you. What Do Instructional Designers Do? ... Instructional designers specialize in the process of…
There’s a mistaken belief in today’s working world that leaders need to be serious all the time to be taken seriously. The research tells a different story. Based on the course they teach at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, behavioral scientist Jennifer Aaker and corporate strategist Naomi Bagdonas delve into the surprising power of humor.…
Could this meeting have been an email? The phenomenon of "calendar creep," where meetings completely take over your workdays, is wasting time, energy and productivity -- but you can take back control. Leadership expert Cindy Solomon shares her five tips for clearing up your schedule and getting your calendar to work for you, not against…
Bay View Analytics research has shown that faculty members who are aware of an OER initiative are 300%+ more likely to adopt OER than are the general population of faculty. This webinar examines the data behind this finding and introduces several individuals who have made this difference a reality. Attendees will leave with an understanding…
You don’t have to be a graduate of Ilvermorny or Hogwarts to use this magic. In this workshop, attendees will be shown which library resources have permalinks or persistent links, called “magic links” by some faculty. They will also be shown how to copy these links or use a special generator to “fix” the URLs.…
Teaching during these past few years has required a combination of flexibility, innovation, and tenacity. With these trying times, teachers have been tasked with providing engaging active learning opportunities as the delivery of these sessions has fluctuated from in-person to online, to blended and hyflex methods. While challenging, providing students with engaging and well-designed lessons…
Lectures rarely provide optimal learning environments that secure effective, sustained learning outcomes. Online learning requires classrooms designed to engage learners and build a sense of ownership of their knowledge. As we explore the future of learning in higher education post-pandemic, what do we need to know about student engagement? How do we design our classes…
Presented in partnership with the WesternU Staff Council Professional Development Committee Scattered thinking? Under pressure? Distracted? Stressed? This session combines LinkedIn Learning (LIL) with desk yoga breathing techniques. Here we will show you how you can use the LIL platform to not only learn something new but to also improve your wellness in the…
Mediasite Mosaic allows users to create with just one click. With Macs or PCs and built-in or external microphones and cameras, you can capture video communications, lectures, assignments, trainings, and more. Learn how to record and manage curricular video material with the application Mediasite Mosaic and the personal user management area, My Mediasite.