• The Dirty Baker’s Dozen of Strategies to Help Students Hack Their Brains

    Bartlett Theatre HPC 701 E. 2nd Street, Pomona, CA, United States

    Grab a bagel and join this (now HyFlex: in-person and online workshop) to learn--and experience--several strategies to help pull knowledge out of students’ brains. We will cover 13 retrieval strategies, related research, and play with various Edtech tools that help encourage these practices in the classroom. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptop or a…

  • Supervisors Quick Guide to the 2023 Performance Evaluation Process

    Zoom

    This year, WesternU HR is resuming the performance evaluation process using the PeopleAdmin system.  Supervisors will follow this process to provide formal feedback and staff employees will self-evaluate and reflect on their work.  Supervisors and employees will also set goals for the coming year.  This training will re-introduce this process, focusing on how to use…

  • Supervisors Quick Guide to the 2023 Performance Evaluation Process

    Zoom

    This year, WesternU HR is resuming the performance evaluation process using the PeopleAdmin system.  Supervisors will follow this process to provide formal feedback and staff employees will self-evaluate and reflect on their work.  Supervisors and employees will also set goals for the coming year.  This training will re-introduce this process, focusing on how to use…

  • CETL & WSC | Never Give Up on Self Care. There is Only One You!

    Zoom

    The course will discuss ways to create a routine and culture of selfcare in the workplace no matter the setting. In addition, the course will discuss many self-care options for improving overall wellbeing and rejuvenation. Learning Objectives: Explain the importance of self-care Identify self-care practices to help improve one’s wellbeing Define self-care practices that can…

  • Delivering Quizzes with Elentra

    Zoom

    Elentra's exam feature allows you to deliver quizzes to your learners. In this session, you will learn about the various options available when creating questions, including multiple choice and short answer, and how to incorporate images and other media into your questions. You will also learn how to set up and attach a quiz to…

  • XR Demo Day: Explore the Latest Mixed-Reality Technologies in Medical Education!

    Zoom

    Attention all medical professionals and technology enthusiasts! Do you want to stay ahead of the game and be at the forefront of innovative medical teaching? Then you won't want to miss out on the XR Demo Day hosted by the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL)! We are excited to invite you to…

  • National Library Week | Only fools rush in: Managing bias in medicine

    Zoom

    There are a number of cognitive biases that impact clinical decision making. These biases impact both novice student doctors and experienced clinicians. In this workshop, you will learn about the most common cognitive biases that impact students and clinicians, and how they can be effectively managed for better patient care. This is a National Library…

  • Webinar | Embracing the Digital: Defining a New Strategic Approach to Learning

    Online

    Join online learning leaders from the Big Ten Academic Alliance institutions to learn what is needed to succeed in a post-pandemic higher education landscape. A Big Ten subgroup participated in a modified Delphi process to project long-term trends and identify three areas requiring attention from academic leaders: 1) addressing the increasing demand for online learning…

  • Webinar | How to Create Equitable Communities of Care in Online Learning

    Online

    Creating online learning experiences that promote care (referring to a sense of compassion, empathy, and consideration for the well-being of others) in an equitable manner requires heightened awareness of multiple dimensions of injustice, intentional action and adaptation. These considerations are crucial for ensuring all students have the resources, opportunities, and support they need to succeed…

  • National Library Week | What is this review used for? Overview of major literature reviews

    Zoom

    This workshop will discuss the three major types of literature reviews that are used by researchers. The description of each type of literature, what each is primarily used for and what methodology each attempts to identify. This is a National Library Week 2023 presentation. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to:…