Grab your coffee and join us for an informal discussion on data literacy in higher education. We'll dig in to resources from the latest EDUCAUSE Showcase to investigate how you can move your institution from data collection to data action. You’ll get a chance to network with colleagues and hear from EDUCAUSE subject-matter experts and…
Let's make data pretty! This CETL Session is all about Infographics. Simply put, an infographic is a visual representation of information. By combining elements of text, images, charts, or diagrams, an infographic is an effective tool to present data and explain complex issues in a way that can quickly lead to insight and better understanding.…
In this presentation, participants will be introduced to two different types of mapping for organizing concepts: mind mapping and concept mapping. Often used interchangeably, they have two different purposes. Participants will learn the most appropriate use for both types of mapping, and how these tools can be incorporated into the learning process. At the…
The Institutional Review Board (IRB ) and The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) has an important role in university research. One of the roles of the IRB is to help to facilitate and process human subject protocol submission for appropriate approval. One of the roles of IACUC is to help to facilitate and…
In a post-apocalyptic world, information can be your only source of hope! In this themed workshop, participants will learn how to wield PubMed as their best defense against the zombie hoard! At the end of this presentation, learners will be able to: Access resources from a safe, secure location Build an effective search strategy…
The needs for a healthcare professional to have a current biosketch are many. Conference planners review biosketches when selecting speakers. Moderators use biosketches when introducing speakers. Colleagues use biosketches when referring professionals. Many appointment considerations begin with a biosketch. Writing a biosketch that gets a person noticed is both an art and science. Through this…
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…
Professionals need to have an elevator speech readily available. This networking tool serves as an introduction of you, your capabilities, and your accomplishments. The importance of the elevator speech is that it extends your branding, and through branding, people take notice of you (and your work). Falling flat on the elevator speech makes some people…
Point of care (POC) is an umbrella term for a suite of resources that provide quick, accurate, and in some cases, evidence-ranked medical information. POC resources provide access to medical, pharmacological, differentials, medical images, and patient education information. These databases can be used on a desktop or as a mobile app. Objectives Locate POC resources…
The Institutional Review Board (IRB ) and The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) has an important role in university research. One of the roles of the IRB is to help to facilitate and process human subject protocol submission for appropriate approval. One of the roles of IACUC is to help to facilitate and…