Change is hard. And inevitable. From leadership and personnel changes to hybrid workplaces and fluid teams, change is necessary for growth and innovation in organizations. However, most employees cringe at the announcement of impending changes. How can you use psychology to better equip your people to deal with, and even thrive, during changes? In this…
Whether you need a refresher on recommended methods for item writing or you are brand new to designing evaluation plans for your learners, this session will help you to gain confidence in writing effective multiple-choice question items that actually test what you intend. Participants will be asked to come with a teaching topic in mind…
Explore New Dimensions at Zoomtopia 2022. In this highly curated experience, we’ll transport you to inspiring realms where you’ll dive deep into Zoom’s integrated platform, and discover how to elevate your communication and collaboration experiences in ways that bring you closer to your vision, your work, and your world. What You’ll Experience You’ll be inspired…
You might have noticed more reporters talking about preprints. But what are they? Are they peer-reviewed? Are they different from articles online ahead of print? Why the sudden rise in preprints? Can—and should—you cite or publish them? At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Explain what preprints are and where you…
Enhance your experience with Concur through knowledge and efficiency. This training is covering expense reports in general which can include expenses for travel but will be for any expenses incurred while conducting business for WesternU. Concur allows all University employees to submit reimbursements in one online location, with no out of pocket expense. In this…
As Carol Moore notes in her article, “Advising: Meeting Student Needs?”, “only 22% of colleges have the advising function staffed by professional advisors.” At schools with professional advisors, students often encounter a well-oiled machine of advising that transitions them from their first years of college with a general advisor to more focused work with a major-specific…
Come try out the Virtual Reality Immersive Simulation for Interprofessional Education created by an interprofessional research team at WesternU. This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the technology and hand-ons experience to jumpstart your own immersive education project. Learning objectives: 1) Describe how technology in the classroom can be used as…
There are many learning strategies to use in the classroom such as discussions, knowledge checks, and case studies. Other types will also be examined in this CETL session, such as anticipation guides that can help students use prior knowledge and be guided through the material they will be reading. Learning Objectives: Define learning strategies…
Educause recently released a report describing an optimized future of hybrid learning focusing on a 10-year timescale. Comprised of a panel of experts in the field from a range of higher education institution types, they craft a vision of the future of hybrid learning. In this session, we'll summarize the results of this report and…
Learn the importance of time management and how it impacts your daily work schedule. Gain new tips on how to maximize the use of organizational tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and OneNote. Discover how to help alleviate some of the stress that can create hurdles in accomplishing your major and minor tasks. Be productive…