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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200929T120000
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SUMMARY:InteresTED - Turning a group of strangers into a Team
DESCRIPTION:How do we solve the world’s most pressing challenges? Through collaboration and teamwork\, says Dr. Amy Edmonson\, Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School. So\, why then is it so difficult for many teams\, across professions\, to work effectively? Let’s discover how to overcome some common boundaries that prevent us from becoming successful professional teams. Together\, we’ll engage in fun virtual activities that will help build a closely-knit team while practicing the principals that Dr. Amy Edmondson shares. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine professional culture clash.\nList elements needed for successful teamwork.\nDiscuss importance of humility in leadership.\n\n 
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/interested-turning-a-group-of-strangers-into-a-team/
CATEGORIES:InteresTED,Motivation,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T163000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200828T160332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T160332Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Workshop Series: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Successful grant writing blends the artistic and scientific talent of an investigator or a team to produce a proposal.  Through this 6-part series\, individuals will hear from funded researchers who will provide tips and tools used to create a proposal. Faculty researchers will share their experiences in submitting grant proposals and give tips for how to succeed through this process. Through group think\, sharing\, and consultations\, and more\, participants will be able to apply the tips and develop their own proposal for submission.   \n\n\nThis workshop series is open to all WesternU faculty and staff.  Each session will be approximately 90-minutes in length and will meet every-other week beginning in September and ending in November.  Attendance at ALL of 6 lectures in the series is strongly encouraged and it is anticipated that participants will work on their individual proposal development in between sessions. Completion Certifications will be given to those who attend and participate in all six sessions of the series.\nSession Topics include:\n\n\nSession 1: September 10\, 2020 @ 3:00 PM\nIntroduction\, review of workshop objectives\, and general outline of major sections in most of the grant applications; Types of NIH and other extramural grant opportunities; Reading and Response to the RFA/FOA/application requirements.\nSession 2: September 24\, 2020 @ 3:00 PM\nFormulating a research question and a testable hypothesis\, and preparing a Specific Aims page; Project summary\, Project narrative; Preparing the background/significance and innovation sections.\nSession 3: October 8\, 2020 @ 3:00 PM\nPreparing the Approach section: preliminary data and research strategy; rationale; pitfalls and alternatives; Figures and tables to support (effective construction of)\nSession 4: October 22\, 2020 @ 3:00 PM\nBiostatistical Analysis/Sample size analysis/Power Analysis; Other forms as needed; IRB; Preparation of other Required sections on Resource Sharing Plan\, Authentication of Key Materials; (Multiple PI and Collaboration)\nSession 5: November 5\, 2020 @ 3:00 PM\nPreparing a budget and NIH biosketch; WesternU Approach; Timeline\, Routing Sheet; Pre submission Planning\nSession 6: November 19\, 2020 @ 3:00 PM\nLetters of Support; Subcontract/Consortium Intent; Selection and Recruitment of Expertise and Collaborators; Next Steps\, Mock Panel\, IRB\, etc.\n\n\nAcknowledgements:\nThank you to the following departments for making this event possible: Office of the Senior Vice President of Research and Biotechnology\, Institutional Review Board\, The Research Committee\, Office of Sponsored Programs
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/grant-writing-workshop-series-session-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T130000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200917T064936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T064936Z
UID:24371-1600948800-1600952400@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:Zoom Webinars\, Part 2: Hosting Your Webinar (Partner Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Experience: Intermediate\nDuration: 45 minutes\nPre-requisites: Zoom Webinars\, Part 1: Planning Your Webinar. A Pro account or higher with the Webinar add-on is required to host Zoom Webinars. \nOur Zoom trainer ill guide you through all aspects of hosting your webinars including using Practice Mode\, managing panelists and attendees\, and engaging your audience. This session is intended to give you end-to-end skills for running your own webinars. Our live training sessions are public and open to all Zoom users. Attendees will be muted and able to submit questions via Q&A. \nAt the end of the session\, you will be able to:\n– Launch practice mode for rehearsals\n– Manage webinar panelists & attendees\n– User interactive webinar tools to engage your audience (e.g. Q&A\, Polling\, Chat)
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/zoom-webinars-part-2-hosting-your-webinar-partner-webinar/
LOCATION:Office Hours: Instructional Design
CATEGORIES:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T130000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200828T161433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T161433Z
UID:24350-1600948800-1600952400@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:Mayer's Theory of Multimedia Learning - The 12 Principles
DESCRIPTION:tNow that courses are taking place mostly on-line\, it is even more important to know the theories and evidence about how brains process information from our presentations. \nThe world of remote learning depends heavily on the use of multimedia. This presentation will review the 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning as theorized by Dr. Richard Mayer from his research. \nAttendees will receive a summary sheet of the 12 principles to help with optimizing their online presentations. \n  \nLearning objectives: \n\nDefine multimedia\nList and discuss the 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning\nEvaluate presentations regarding the use of the 12 principles
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/mayers-theory-of-multimedia-learning-the-12-principles/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:eLearning,Faculty Support,Online Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200923T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200923T123000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200917T064505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T064505Z
UID:24369-1600860600-1600864200@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:Zoom Meetings for Education (Partner Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Audience: All\nDuration: 60 minutes\nPrerequisites: An understanding of e-mail and video conferencing principles is helpful. \nIn this session you will learn:\n1) How to download the Zoom applications and join a Zoom meeting;\n2) How to schedule a meeting and send out invitations;\n3) In-meeting controls and differentiation tools (including the waiting room\, share screen\, breakout rooms). \nTime will be allocated at the end of the session for live Q&A. \nNote: We will be delivering training using Zoom’s Webinar platform. This will ensure your privacy during this webinar. \nPlease choose your time zone below before confirming your registration for this session.
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/zoom-meetings-for-education-partner-webinar/
LOCATION:Office Hours: Instructional Design
CATEGORIES:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200922T110000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200828T161519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T161519Z
UID:24365-1600768800-1600772400@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:Now more than Ever: Caring\, Student-Centered\, and Adaptive Pedagogies (Partner Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Four of the contributing authors to the Pedagogies of Care: Student-Centered and Adaptive Strategies in the New Higher-Ed Landscape collection discuss evidence-based practices for increased engagement\, deeper learning\, and a humanized college/university experience. From cultivating social and emotional instructor presence\, to UDL\, to reevaluating traditional assessments and grading schemas and more\, this wide-ranging set of teaching and learning practices puts the well-being of all learners at the heart of instructional planning and pivots. \nOutcomes\n\nEvaluate the ways in which several evidence-based strategies promote an inclusive climate of care within the learning environment.\nAnalyze how the ethos of “Pedagogies of Care” and selected strategies from the open collection can be adopted and promoted at participants’ institutions.\nReflect on the importance and efficacy of educator self-care.\n\nRegister at: https://events.educause.edu/webinar/2020/now-more-than-ever-caring-student-centered-and-adaptive-pedagogies
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/educause-webinar-now-more-than-ever-caring-student-centered-and-adaptive-pedagogies/
CATEGORIES:Student Learning,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T130000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200917T064737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T064737Z
UID:24370-1600689600-1600693200@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:Zoom Webinars\, Part 1: Planning Your Webinar (Partner Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Experience: Intermediate\nDuration: 60 minutes\nPre-requisites: Getting Started with Zoom Meetings training. A Pro account or higher with the Webinar add-on is required to host Zoom Webinars. \nOur Zoom Trainer will guide you through all aspects of planning your webinars: scheduling\, registration\, branding and other customizations. This session is intended to give you end-to-end skills for setting up your own webinars. Our live training sessions are public and open to all Zoom users. Attendees will be muted and able to submit questions via Q&A. \nAt the end of the session\, you will be able to:\n– Understand webinar roles & permissions\n– Schedule a webinar including registration\n– Customize your webinar including branding\, polling\, surveys and Q&A\n– Send out confirmation\, reminder and follow-up emails
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/zoom-webinars-part-1-planning-your-webinar-partner-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T091500
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200914T160643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T160643Z
UID:24116-1600676100-1600679700@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:How to Effectively Use Zoom to Provide an Interactive and Engaged Learning Experience to Students (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:As an educator already using Zoom to teach online\, learn how to leverage Zoom’s many features to enhance student engagement and learning. \nJoin Contact North | Contact Nord Research Associate\, Dr. Ron Owston for this interactive session focusing on topics such as:\n· Engaging students through breakout rooms\n· Promoting collaboration with whiteboards and document annotation\n· Obtaining feedback through polling and other tools\n· Involving students through screen sharing\n· Obtaining attendance reports and other class records from the Zoom portal\n· Organizing large enrollment classes \nConsiderable time will be allotted throughout the session for participant questions.\nNote: before taking this webinar\, participants are recommended to take How to Teach Online Effectively with Zoom or have experience teaching with Zoom.
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/how-to-effectively-use-zoom-to-provide-an-interactive-and-engaged-learning-experience-to-students-partner-event/
LOCATION:Office Hours: Instructional Design
CATEGORIES:Online Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200917T130000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200828T162154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T162154Z
UID:23835-1600344000-1600347600@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:Magna 20 Minute Mentor - How Do I Set Students up for Success in Online Courses?
DESCRIPTION:Beginnings matter\, whether you’re teaching students face-to-face or online. Find out how you can make the most of online course introductions. In this fast and focused session\, you’ll discover how you can transform course introductions from ho-hum exercises in housekeeping into time-saving\, inspirational new beginnings. \nThis seminar will give you the tools you need when you’re introducing online courses\, particularly if you’re new to organizing online courses. \nAfter participating in this seminar\, you’ll: \n\nUnderstand the elements necessary to establish a Start Here area to support online student success\nAppreciate how establishing rapport and providing student resources when introducing online courses can save time later in the course\nLearn how to make students feel responsible for their own success
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/magna-20-minute-mentor-how-do-i-set-students-up-for-success-in-online-courses/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:eLearning,Magna 20 Minute Mentors,Online Learning,Teaching,Technology in Classroom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy A. Mendolia-Moore%2C M.A.Ed. | Manager of 3D Educational Technology Innovations":MAILTO:mooret@westernu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200915T110000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200901T210733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T210733Z
UID:24108-1600164000-1600167600@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:Webinar | 4 Strategies for Overcoming the Challenges of Mandatory Remote Learning and Working From Home (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:What do we do now? Many institutions are asking that question as they decide the best course of action for instruction and work this fall—back to normal on-campus classes\, remote learning\, or a HyFlex strategy—to ensure student safety and enable success. The traditional ways that we teach\, learn and work in higher education have been changed\, so how do you determine the best course of action? \nJoin Arthur Brant of Abilene Christian University\, Shinil Hong of Morgan State University\, Arne Saustrup of Alamo Colleges\, Jim Noonan from the California State University system\, and moderator Greg Kovich of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise for a lively and informative panel discussion of lessons learned during the past semester\, the best practices their institutions deployed to address those challenges\, and how you can leverage those tactics to help your institution. \nOutcomes\n\nDevelop plans and anticipate challenges for the 2020–21 school year and beyond\nTransition to 100% remote learning and prosper\nEvolve to 100% remote working and excel\nAddress and empower student success
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/webinar-4-strategies-for-overcoming-the-challenges-of-mandatory-remote-learning-and-working-from-home-partner-event/
LOCATION:Office Hours: Instructional Design
CATEGORIES:EDUCAUSE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200910T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200910T163000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200828T160400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T160400Z
UID:24348-1599750000-1599755400@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:Grant Writing Workshop Series: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Successful grant writing blends the artistic and scientific talent of an investigator or a team to produce a proposal.  Through this 6-part series\, individuals will hear from funded researchers who will provide tips and tools used to create a proposal. Faculty researchers will share their experiences in submitting grant proposals and give tips for how to succeed through this process. Through group think\, sharing\, and consultations\, and more\, participants will be able to apply the tips and develop their own proposal for submission.  \n\nThis workshop series is open to all WesternU faculty and staff.  Each session will be approximately 90-minutes in length and will meet every-other week beginning in September and ending in November.  Attendance at ALL of 6 lectures in the series is strongly encouraged and it is anticipated that participants will work on their individual proposal development in between sessions. Completion Certifications will be given to those who attend and participate in all six sessions of the series. \n\nSession Topics include:\n\n\n\nSession 1: September 10\, 2020 @ 3:00 PM\nIntroduction\, review of workshop objectives\, and general outline of major sections in most of the grant applications; Types of NIH and other extramural grant opportunities; Reading and Response to the RFA/FOA/application requirements.\nSession 2: September 24\, 2020 @ 3:00 PM\nFormulating a research question and a testable hypothesis\, and preparing a Specific Aims page; Project summary\, Project narrative; Preparing the background/significance and innovation sections.\nSession 3: October 8\, 2020 @ 3:00 PM\nPreparing the Approach section: preliminary data and research strategy; rationale; pitfalls and alternatives; Figures and tables to support (effective construction of)\nSession 4: October 22\, 2020 @ 3:00 PM\nBiostatistical Analysis/Sample size analysis/Power Analysis; Other forms as needed; IRB; Preparation of other Required sections on Resource Sharing Plan\, Authentication of Key Materials; (Multiple PI and Collaboration)\nSession 5: November 5\, 2020 @ 3:00 PM\nPreparing a budget and NIH biosketch; WesternU Approach; Timeline\, Routing Sheet; Pre submission Planning\nSession 6: November 19\, 2020 @ 3:00 PM\nLetters of Support; Subcontract/Consortium Intent; Selection and Recruitment of Expertise and Collaborators; Next Steps\, Mock Panel\, IRB\, etc.\n\n\nAcknowledgements:\nThank you to the following departments for making this event possible: Office of the Senior Vice President of Research and Biotechnology\, Institutional Review Board\, The Research Committee\, Office of Sponsored Programs
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/grant-writing-workshop-series-session-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Learning Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200910T090000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200828T162229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T162229Z
UID:23848-1599724800-1599728400@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:How to Be a Successful Online Learner (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, first-time and experienced online learners get practical advice on how to be a successful online learner from an experienced online professor and gain insight and perspective from a seasoned online learner. \nBased on relevant psychological theory\, you learn: \n• Theoretical understanding of learning;\n• The importance of your study space;\n• How to manage distractions and procrastination;\n• How to get the most out of your learning;\n• The best use of down time\, and;\n• Tips and tricks on how to best prepare for learning on online. \nJoin Dr. Steve Joordens\, a professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough for an interactive one-hour conversation designed to prepare students to succeed in their online courses.
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/how-to-be-a-successful-online-learner-partner-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:eLearning,Student Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200908T130000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200828T165843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T165843Z
UID:24366-1599566400-1599570000@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:Academic Integrity focus on... Contract Cheating
DESCRIPTION:What do we mean when we say academic integrity? What do you do in your course to promote it? In this workshop\, we will dive into academic integrity with a focus on contract cheating. Not familiar with contract cheating? Come to this workshop to find out more about it! At the end of this workshop\, you will be able to: \n1. Define contract cheating\n2. Utilize tools in TurnItIn to help identify questionable assignments\n3. Identify strategies to prevent contract cheating
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/academic-integrity-focus-on-contract-cheating/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Faculty Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200908T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200908T081500
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200828T171330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T171330Z
UID:24363-1599549300-1599552900@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:How to Teach Online Effectively Using Zoom (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, you will learn: \n*How to use Zoom effectively to engage with and involve students in their learning;\n*How to use Zoom\, not just to deliver lectures or make one-way presentations to students\, but to facilitate small group work\, class challenges\, and student presentations;\n*How to move from talking head to active learning with Zoom;\n*How to make learning valuable and successful when teaching via Zoom\, and;\n*What are the “top tips” users have from using Zoom for teaching. \nNOTE: A basic knowledge of how-to-setup and join a Zoom meeting is assumed. If you do not have these skills\, visit http://zoom.us to get a free account\, or get one from your institution\, to familiarize yourself before the session.
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/how-to-teach-online-effectively-using-zoom-partner-event-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:eLearning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T120000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200828T171434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T171434Z
UID:24362-1599130800-1599134400@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:How to Keep Zoom Classes Secure and Private (Partnered Event)
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar you will learn: \n• How to ensure your class is secure from potential intruders\n• Why you should use Zoom’s waiting room\n• Whether to allow private chat between students\n• When it’s not appropriate to record classes\n• Implications of requiring students to turn on their video \nNOTE: This is a non-technical webinar aimed at educators. You will have the opportunity to ask questions. Advance reading of the article How to Keep Zoom Classes Secure and Private is recommended. \nPresented by:  Dr. Ron Owston \nContact North | Contact Nord Research Associate \nDr. Ron Owston is University Professor Emeritus at York University\, as well as former Dean of the Faculty of Education and founding Director of the Institute for Research in Learning Technologies. A pioneer in online teaching and research\, he ranks 10th in Google Scholar’s list of most cited blended learning researchers in the world. Currently\, he is actively engaged in research\, consulting\, and public speaking\, and is a research associate at Contact North|Contact Nord. \n 
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/how-to-keep-zoom-classes-secure-and-private-partnered-event/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:eLearning,Online Learning,Webinar,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T120000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200828T165921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T165921Z
UID:24360-1599130800-1599134400@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:Educause Webinar | Optimizing the Distance Learning Experience and Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Distance learning and the use of online resources in K-12 and higher education are becoming commonplace and standard in today’s world. Online applications such as Moodle manage and deliver the educational experience. Learn about IT best practices to ensure that these digital education tools are available and can offer a quality application experience (AX) for the students and educators. \nOutcomes\n\nUnderstand the technology landscape for distance learning\nHear about best practices for deploying and utilizing distance learning tools\nDiscover ways to optimize the student and educator application experience for distance learning.\n\nPlease register at:   https://events.educause.edu/webinar/2020/optimizing-the-distance-learning-experience-and-virtual-classroom
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/educause-webinar-optimizing-the-distance-learning-experience-and-virtual-classroom/
CATEGORIES:eLearning,Productivity,Teaching,Technology in Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200827T130000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200728T164050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T164050Z
UID:23804-1598529600-1598533200@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:Using Sketchfab 3D Models in your Online Presentations
DESCRIPTION:​Sketchfab is a great way to add 3D models to your online lessons. Some of the Sketchfab models currently available include: 3D animated human heart\, left human femur\, horse hoof – 2nd phalanx\, mandibular 1st molar…plus many more. \nSketchfab models can include a variety of layers\, animations\, and annotations. \n\nIdentify where to locate existing 3D models.\nLearn how to embed these 3D models into your online lessons via Canvas or Elentra.\nDiscover how to request a custom Sketchfab 3D model for your course.\n\nView some of the WesternU models here: https://sketchfab.com/WesternU3D
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/using-sketchfab-3d-models-in-your-online-presentations/
CATEGORIES:Online Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200826T130000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T233814Z
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SUMMARY:Creating ADA Accessible Online Course Design
DESCRIPTION:American with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed in 1990 requires almost all colleges and universities to provide access for those with a disability without discrimination. This session will identify the common types of accommodations for students as well as tips and strategies for making online learning accessible for students with and without disabilities. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the common types of accommodations for students\nIdentify strategies for making online learning accessible\nList tips for teaching accessible online courses\nDescribe the benefits for individuals without disabilities\nLocate additional ADA resources at WesternU\n\n 
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/creating-ada-accessible-online-course-design/
CATEGORIES:Course Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200826T110000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200818T231148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T231148Z
UID:24349-1598436000-1598439600@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:How to Help Your Students Succeed in Their Online Courses (Partner Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This practical and interactive webinar is designed to prepare faculty to help their students succeed in their online courses\, including how to: \n\nEnsure your students have the equipment and devices they need to be effective online learners.\nPromote effective time and “project” management to help them stay on track.\nEncourage them to ask for help from other students and from you.\nStop plagiarizing and cheating.\nPrepare your students to critically leverage the resources available on the Internet.\nOvercome anxiety about sharing ideas and online project work.\nAvoid the five common mistakes of first-time online learners.\nDevelop engaged students rather than passive ones.\n\nParticipating in this webinar prepares you to help your students become more adaptive and resilient and to help them develop effective approaches to learning and sharing online. \n(Partner Webinar: https://teachonline.ca/webinars#)
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/how-to-help-your-students-succeed-in-their-online-courses-partner-webinar/
LOCATION:Office Hours: Instructional Design
CATEGORIES:Online Learning,Student Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200825T130000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200724T231557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T231557Z
UID:24343-1598356800-1598360400@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:7 Things You Should Know About the HyFlex Course Model
DESCRIPTION:The hybrid flexible\, or HyFlex\, course format is an instructional approach that combines face-to-face (F2F) and online learning. Each class session and learning activity is offered in-person\, synchronously online\, and asynchronously online. Students can decide how to participate. This session is based on The 7 Things You Should Know About… series from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) which provides a quick and concise overview of a single topic for time-pressed colleagues. \nLearning Objectives: \n– Define HyFlex \n– Explain how HyFlex works \n– Discuss campuses and courses currently using HyFlex \n– Identify the downsides of HyFlex \n– Discuss the future of HyFlex learning \n 
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/7-things-you-should-know-about-the-hyflex-course-model/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Course Design,eLearning,Faculty Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy A. Mendolia-Moore%2C M.A.Ed. | Manager of 3D Educational Technology Innovations":MAILTO:mooret@westernu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200824T090000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200818T222420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T222420Z
UID:23828-1598256000-1598259600@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:How to Build Simulation Games Using Online Platforms Such as Zoom\, an LMS or WordPress (Partner Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Simulation games provide a way for faculty members to have students rehearse real world skills and push their online teaching to a new level. \nIn this webinar; you learn: \n• How to create advanced simulation environments and virtual learning environments using common digital platforms\,\n• How to integrate video and immersive training.\n• How to integrate online digital apprenticeships.\n• The step-by-step design process to start using simulation games right away. \nJoin Dr. David Chandross\, gamification and mixed reality expert at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University for an interactive one-hour webinar designed to assist faculty and instructors to design highly engaging real-world hybrid training and simulation systems using common digital platforms. \n(Partner Event)
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/how-to-build-simulation-games-using-online-platforms-such-as-zoom-an-lms-or-wordpress-partner-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Gamification
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200820T130000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200724T231945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T231945Z
UID:24344-1597924800-1597928400@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:7 Strategies to Improve Productivity in a Remote Work Environment
DESCRIPTION:To many of us\, COVID-19 has blurred the boundaries between work and family. As such\, there is a substantial difference in daily life. We are faced with hard decisions about how we manage work\, family\, and relationships. This presentation will give you strategies to help minimize distractions\, create a positive work-environment for you and your family\, and set you up for a successful and productive work-life balance. \nLearning objectives: \n\nRepeat strategies for successful remote-work.\nIdentify areas of opportunity and best methods for personal situation.\nEnhance personal work ethic by practicing productivity techniques.\n\n 
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/7-strategies-to-improve-productivity-in-a-remote-work-environment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Motivation,Productivity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200819T130000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200724T225823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T225823Z
UID:24345-1597838400-1597842000@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:The Top 5 PowerPoint Sins to NOT Commit When Lecturing
DESCRIPTION:It’s the start of a new school year and why not start it off trying to groove good habits? Come learn about the top 5 things you DON’T want to do when using PowerPoint for a presentation.Using research from cognitive psychology and neuroscience\, 5 of the biggest PowerPoint Sins will be presented so that you can avoid making them during your lectures and presentations.
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/the-top-5-powerpoint-sins-to-not-commit-when-lecturing/
CATEGORIES:Course Design,Faculty Support
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200822
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200723T000952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T000952Z
UID:24340-1597795200-1598054399@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:OLC Ideate Labs for Online STEM: Innovating STEM Education (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:OLC Ideate Labs for Online STEM: Innovating STEM Education\nThe Online Learning Consortium and MERLOT would like to invite you to our OLC Ideate Labs for Online STEM: Innovating STEM Education 2020 event on August 19-21\, 2020. \nThis free virtual expo will showcase a wide range of virtual and distance labs designed to support online STEM education\, offered by both commercial and open educational resource (OER) providers. This event brings educators and providers together\, not only offering expert guidance on how best to deploy the different types of virtual labs to achieve successful learning outcomes\, but also in centering educator use-case virtual lab stories. \nEvent Details: The upending impact of the COVID-19 outbreak upon higher education has created an immediate demand for delivering laboratory experiences in online settings. This event will foster conversations\, exploration and relationship-building between higher education leaders and established online labs providers\, organized around 4 strategic themes/questions: \n\nWHY CONSIDER VIRTUAL LABS? If you are just getting started\, what are the unique affordances of digital\, virtual\, and distance labs and strategies for intentionally incorporating them into STEM educational spaces into the future?\nHOW TO GET BUY-IN FOR EXPLORING VIRTUAL LABS? How do you center engagement\, welcome exploration/failure\, and ensure quality within virtual\, digital\, and distance labs\, so people can try these innovations?\nHOW DO YOU PLAN FOR SUSTAINING SUCCESS WITH VIRTUAL LABS? How do you connect with stakeholders to discuss policy\, resources\, training\, and the relationship between innovative virtual / digital / distance content and certifying / governing / professional bodies?\nHOW DO YOU SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT VIRTUAL LABS? What are demonstrated strategies for implementing virtual\, digital\, and distance labs with sustainability\, affordability\, accessibility\, and equity in mind?\n\nAnchored in the four major themes above\, the event builds intentional space for building meaningful connections between technology partners and educators\, creating multiple entry points for various levels of Lab adoption\, as well as authentic storytelling around the implementation of Lab technologies\, and (re)imagine in community the future of Online Labs for STEM. \nIn the next few days we will be issuing a Call for Presentations for this event\, so watch your email and the OLC website for that! \nThe full program for this 3-day event will be posted once it has been finalized. But go ahead and register now – it’s free! \nJoin this collaborative community dedicated to innovative STEM education and register today for this free\, virtual event! Learn more.
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/olc-ideate-labs-for-online-stem-innovating-stem-education/
CATEGORIES:eLearning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200818T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200822T091500
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200814T165127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T165127Z
UID:24347-1597738500-1598087700@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:How to Teach Online Effectively Using Zoom (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, you will learn: \n\nHow to use Zoom effectively to engage with and involve students in their learning;\nHow to use Zoom\, not just to deliver lectures or make one-way presentations to students\, but to facilitate small group work\, class challenges\, and student presentations;\nHow to move from talking head to active learning with Zoom;\nHow to make learning valuable and successful when teaching via Zoom\, and;\nWhat are the “top tips” users have from using Zoom for teaching.\n\nNOTE: A basic knowledge of how-to-setup and join a Zoom meeting is assumed. If you do not have these skills\, visit http://zoom.us to get a free account\, or get one from your institution\, to familiarize yourself before the session. \nPresented by:  Dr. Ron Owston \nContact North | Contact Nord Research Associate \nDr. Ron Owston is University Professor Emeritus at York University\, as well as former Dean of the Faculty of Education and founding Director of the Institute for Research in Learning Technologies. A pioneer in online teaching and research\, he ranks 10th in Google Scholar’s list of most cited blended learning researchers in the world. Currently\, he is actively engaged in research\, consulting\, and public speaking\, and is a research associate at Contact North|Contact Nord. \n  \nThis Partner Event is hosted by Contact North Nord: https://teachonline.ca
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/how-to-teach-online-effectively-using-zoom-partner-event/
LOCATION:Office Hours: Instructional Design
CATEGORIES:Online Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200807T100000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200723T203033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T203033Z
UID:23787-1596790800-1596794400@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:EDUCAUSE Member QuickTalk | The Future of ELI: An Open Forum (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:In this EDUCAUSE member event—focused on conversation rather than presentation—we invite you to join Kathe Pelletier\, incoming Director of the Teaching and Learning program at EDUCAUSE\, and members of the ELI Advisory Board\, to discuss what we’ve learned from member feedback regarding our current offerings and to share your own hopes and dreams for the future of ELI. \nThe conversation may include: \nWhat topics would you like ELI to explore?\nWhat tools and resources do you find most helpful currently?\nHow can EDUCAUSE be most responsive to the emergent needs related to the pandemic?\nWe look forward to hearing your ideas\, suggestions\, and feedback! \nQuickTalk Moderators \nAllan Gyorke\, Chief Academic Technology Officer\, University of Miami \nDeborah Keyek-Franssen\, AVP and Dean of Online and Continuing Education\,  University of Utah \nKathe Pelletier\, Director\, Teaching and Learning Program\, EDUCAUSE\nDavid Thomas\, Executive Director for Online Programs\, University of Denver \nPhil Ventimiglia\, Chief Innovation Officer\, Georgia State University \n**EDUCAUSE members need to be logged in to their EDUCAUSE profile in order to access the Member QuickTalk. \n 
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/educause-member-quicktalk-the-future-of-eli-an-open-forum-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:EDUCAUSE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200805T120000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200723T001645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T001645Z
UID:24342-1596625200-1596628800@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:Building a HyFlex Course to Support Student Success (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:Building a HyFlex Course to Support Student Success\nPresented by Wendy Tietz\, Professor\, Department of Accounting\, Kent State University \nA HyFlex course gives the learner the choice of how to “attend” the class: face to face\, live online\, or recorded for later viewing\, and learners can switch among the delivery choices as needed. If you or your institution are considering the HyFlex model\, but are uncertain how to begin or whether it is the optimal format for a course\, this presentation can help. Applicable to K-20 courses\, this webinar from Dr. Tietz will provide insights on the design and pedagogical thinking necessary to create a quality\, engaging HyFlex course. Dr. Tietz has taught using the HyFlex format for nearly a decade — including large-enrollment classes — and earned QM-Certification for a HyFlex course. Join her for lessons learned and best practices for teaching and learning in this format. \nWebinar begins at 2:00 p.m. ET\, 1:00 p.m. CT\, 12:00 p.m. MT\, 11:00 a.m. PT
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/building-a-hyflex-course-to-support-student-success-partner-event/
CATEGORIES:eLearning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200805T110000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200723T001246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T001246Z
UID:24341-1596621600-1596625200@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:How to Create Exceptional Mobile Learning (Partner Event)
DESCRIPTION:How to Create Exceptional Mobile Learning \nJoin us for a free live webinar with online training expert\, Trina Rimmer. With 10 years of experience\, Trina knows firsthand the challenges of creating mobile learning and how to overcome them. \nAs the number of deskless and remote employees continues to grow\, mobile learning has become a cornerstone of modern corporate training. If you’re not able to quickly create and distribute mobile training that delights your learners\, you’re not doing it right. \nClunky\, outdated systems make delivering exceptional mobile learning experiences cumbersome\, at best. There’s a better way. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn Trina’s 3-step process for creating\, delivering\, and analyzing mobile learning your team will love. And she’ll share tips on how to do it fast. Register now to secure your spot!
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/how-to-create-exceptional-mobile-learning-partner-event/
LOCATION:Office Hours: Instructional Design
CATEGORIES:eLearning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T160000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200702T003444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T003444Z
UID:24339-1594911600-1594915200@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:CETL Mania: Ed tech innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join CETL for a full day of tech training for teaching and learning!  CETL Mania provides sessions for: Zoom\, LMS\, VR/AR\, TopHat\, Teams\, Mediasite\, etc.
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/cetl-mania-gamification-services-mobile-apps-vr-ar/
CATEGORIES:EdTech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T150000
DTSTAMP:20261102T033010
CREATED:20200702T003444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T003444Z
UID:24338-1594908000-1594911600@devcetl.westernu.edu
SUMMARY:CETL Mania: Mediasite Desktop Recorder (MDR)
DESCRIPTION:Join CETL for a full day of tech training for teaching and learning!  CETL Mania provides sessions for: Zoom\, LMS\, VR/AR\, TopHat\, Teams\, Mediasite\, etc.
URL:https://devcetl.westernu.edu/event/cetl-mania-mediasite-desktop-recorder-mdr/
CATEGORIES:EdTech
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