February Trainings: Adobe Connect Tips and Tools/ holding effective webinars: 2/11/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT Webinars are an integral part of the Elmhurst College online experience as students and faculty are able to interact in a synchronous, dynamic environment. Come and learn the ins and outs of holding an engaging, informative webinar using Adobe Connect. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r5jyvq6wim5/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r7kzmtj8gcu/ How to write programmatic, course, and unit learning outcomes: 2/20/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT All great academic programs and courses start with learning outcomes that answer the following question-what do we want our students to learn by the time they have completed a unit, a course, or an academic program. This webinar will discuss the importance of designing clear outcomes no matter the level, course, or related assignments and learning activities. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r29kqal00mh/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r8av6k50221/ March Trainings: Organization in the Online Classroom: 3/13/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT An organized online classroom helps students to easily navigate through the course content and avoid the frustration that can sometimes accompany a disorganized learning environment. Come and learn organizational techniques that can help you develop a logical yet engaging online classroom for your students. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r81amz8lr7w/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r79na9v38sx/ April Trainings: Constructivism and Blended/Online Education: 4/8/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT Adult students bring a wealth of prior knowledge to the academic table when enrolled in college courses. Applying constructivist principles in the online and hybrid/blended classroom settings allows instructors to keep their students previous experiences in mind as they also introduce new concepts. This webinar will outline the principles of constructivism as well as how instructors can keep them in mind when teaching both online and blended courses. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r6r7psuvt0f/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r4pu7bdp5zj/ Top Ten Technology Tips: 4/17/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT Calling all educators! This webinar will focus on 10 technology tools that all instructors can implement in their courses, no matter their level of technical expertise. Come prepared to share your own technology tips with the group as well. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r7qb1rxlnl8/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r96ro1arnw5/ May Trainings: Adult Learning Theory Best Practices: 5/13/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT Do adult students learn differently than their traditional-age counterparts or do they just require modified instruction in order to best learn the course material? Join us to learn what makes adult students “tick” and to discuss how we can best reach this ever-growing segment of the college student population. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r9cslq9fmgs/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r9ab9yzcqh2/ Discussion Board Facilitation: Keep the Conversation Going: 5/22/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT The online discussion board is often called the “heart of the classroom” for a good reason-it is a constant, asynchronous way for students to connect with one another, and their instructor, as they work together to enhance critical thinking skills. Join us for an insightful and interesting discussion on how you can best use this essential element of the online and hybrid classroom to further engage your students. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r1swyt59fqv/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r7b2bv8ib68 August Trainings: Social Media and Higher Education: 8/19/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT Come and learn how educators can best use social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter in the classroom as a way to engage students. Feel free to bring your own examples of how social media can be integrated in the online and hybrid classroom setting. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r3s5wxqyz27/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r3xhbuc6hud/ Communicating Online: The Dos and Don’ts: 8/28/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT Online instructors not only serve as educators in leading students through the course material, but as role models as well as they show their students how to communicate online in a clear, respectful manner. Join us to learn the rules of netiquette and how to keep the lines of communication open as well. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r7cu4u4lgv9/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r6et31ko4if/ September Trainings: Constructive Feedback: Moving Beyond the Sandwich Method: 9/16/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT All students benefit from receiving constructive feedback from their instructors. This is perhaps especially true for online students as thorough, timely feedback can be used as yet another way to communicate with these students while instructors provide direction and suggestions on future improvement. Join us to discuss how to best provide constructive feedback in the online classroom. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r5ulplw58hv/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r3xu38iusc5/ October Trainings: Universal Design: 10/14/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT Implementing the principles of universal design in online learning means anticipating the diversity of students that may enroll in your course and planning accordingly. This webinar discusses ten key elements that can greatly enhance the accessibility and usability of your course for students with and without disabilities. Come prepared to discuss your own ideas on the topic as well! 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r69ho52172x/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r4o2ed7v81e/ Journaling: It’s Not Just for Writing Courses: 10/23/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT Journaling is very commonly used in writing courses, but can be used in many other disciplines as well. Join us to learn how journaling can be used in all disciplines, and how the blogging tool in D2L can be utilized to help integrate journaling assignment in your online or hybrid classroom. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r1do8vynazh/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r4alheper84/ November Trainings: The Rise of the EBook: 11/11/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT Use of eBooks in the college classroom is still on the rise, causing a change in how instructors and students alike in access information. Join us to discover how you can help your students navigate their eBooks as they get used to this relatively new type of publication. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r6vtlxwn4uj/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r9nffk2ax8h/ Professional Development and You: Opportunities for Professional Growth: 11/20/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT Working as an educator is not just about teaching students; rather, it is very important to keep abreast of new advances in our respective fields in pursuing professional development opportunities. This webinar will focus on free or low-cost avenues all educators can take when enhancing their professional development experiences. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r7ygjukavs5/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r1r55ui4f87/ December Trainings: Transparency and Accountability in Higher Education: 12/9/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT A hot topic of late is transparency and accountability in higher education. This webinar discusses these topics and touches on both internal and external monitoring. Please bring your own thoughts on this subject for discussion. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r6wj4q6zovn/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r589rt15sly/ Mobile Learning in Higher Education: 12/18/14 at 1 and 8 pm CT Mobile learning in higher education is a topic that, like mobile devices themselves, is ever-evolving. Come and learn how mobile learning fits in with the online and hybrid courses at Elmhurst College, and how instructors can make the most of these tools as they continue to teach in an increasingly mobile manner. 1:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r9p78j0l63d/ 8:00 pm CT: http://elmhurst.adobeconnect.com/r9k8l0kc7ld/ |
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