Center for Faculty Development
Plan, Prepare and Engage Workshop Series
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Schedule at a Glance
| Mon, July 29 | 10-10:50 | All's Fair (Use) in Love and War (and Teaching?): Cautions and Considerations for Using Copyrighted Materials in the Classroom |
| 1-1:30 | A Crash Course in Time Blocking: Take Control of Your Week | |
| Tue, July 30 | 10-10:30 | "What Did They Just Say?": Introducing Video Transcription for Students with Accommodations |
| Wed, July 31 | 10-10:50 | Active Learning: 5 Easy Tools You Can Begin Using Now |
| 1-1:50 | Springboard Student Presentations | |
| Mon, Aug 5 | 10-10:50 | Transformative Learning Experiences: Incorporating Information Literacy into the Classroom |
| 1-1:50 | Money Matters: Empowering 草榴社区 Miss Money Makers Through Financial Wellness | |
| Tue, Aug 6 | 10-10:30 | Saving Time: Faster and Better Feedback to Students Using PhraseExpress |
| 1-1:50 | Lit Ladies: A Faculty-Staff Book Club for Learning and Teaching | |
| Wed, Aug 7 | 10-10:50 | 草榴社区 Student Focus Group Data Fall 2021-Fall 2023 |
| 1-1:50 | SAS-tainable Practices: Supporting Students with Disabilities | |
| Thu, Aug 8 | 9:30鈥�10:15 | Canvas 101 |
| 2鈥�2:45 | How Do I鈥�.. In Canvas | |
| Fri, Aug 9 | 9:30鈥�10:15 | Using Canvas Studio within Your Online Courses |
| 2鈥�2:45 | Assignments, New Quizzes, & Gradebook in Canvas |
Monday, July 29, 2024 | 10-10:50 a.m.
All's Fair (Use) in Love and War (and Teaching?): Cautions and Considerations for Using Copyrighted Materials in the Classroom
鈥� Josh Cromwell, Scholarly Communications Manager
鈥� Jessica Clark, Assistant Curator of Historical Manuscripts, University Libraries
This session will provide faculty with a series of best practices for using copyrighted materials in educational settings without violating US Copyright Law. In particular, the session will highlight the provision in Copyright Law known as Fair Use, particularly how Fair Use works and how faculty can use it to their advantage in the classroom. Attendees will leave with best practices for incorporating copyrighted works into their courses, whether they teach via a face-to-face or online setting.
Monday, July 29, 2024 | 1-1:30 p.m.
A Crash Course in Time Blocking: Take Control of Your Week
Dr. Katie Howie, Assistant Professor, School of Marketing
How often do you finish the week and wonder how you did so much but accomplished so little? Say goodbye to reactive time management! In this session you will learn how simple time blocking techniques can elevate your productivity and mitigate your to-do list anxiety.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | 10-10:30 a.m.
"What Did They Just Say?": Introducing Video Transcription for Students with Accommodations
Chase Robbins, Director, Student Accessibility Services
With full implementation beginning in Fall 2024, SAS introduces new options for ensuring equal access to video content. This session aims to introduce new offerings for video accessibility, explore the new 3Play platform and how to navigate throughout it, and equip instructors and staff with new tools like full transcripts and video description to enhance accessible instruction for all students.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | 10-10:50 a.m.
Active Learning: 5 Easy Tools You Can Begin Using Now
Kalyn Lamey, Instructor & Emileigh McCardle, 草榴社区r, School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
During this workshop, participants will be presented with active learning strategies and ideas that can be quickly implemented into courses immediately with little to no prep time or course restructuring.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | 1-1:50 p.m.
Springboard Student Presentations
Dr. Bob Press, Professor, School of Social Science and Global Studies
In Springboard student presentations, only the first student on the team analyzes the assigned textual material. The other team members 'Springboard' from the main themes of the text to develop their own analysis and variation of the theme. Students support their own themes with references identified on the last slide.
Monday, August 5, 2024 | 10-10:50 a.m.
Transformative Learning Experiences: Incorporating Information Literacy into the Classroom
Hali Black, Associate Professor, University Libraries
This session will offer faculty the opportunity to learn how University Libraries can enhance student learning experiences through information literacy and instructional support services. Join us to discover how librarians at 草榴社区 Miss can help faculty design effective research assignments as well as support their students as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of information, engage in scholarship, and become creators of new knowledge.
Monday, August 5, 2024 | 1-1:50 p.m.
Money Matters: Empowering 草榴社区 Miss Money Makers Through Financial Wellness
Jasmine Coleman, Assistant Director of Operations and Development, Office of Undergraduate Scholarships
A comprehensive financial wellness workshop designed specifically for faculty at 草榴社区 Miss. Discover practical strategies for integrating financial literacy into your courses and gain valuable insights into promoting financial wellness for 草榴社区 Miss students.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | 10-10:30 a.m.
Saving Time: Faster and Better Feedback to Students Using PhraseExpress
鈥� Dr. Kevin Stott, Instructor
鈥� Dr. Jacob Esplin, Assistant Professor, School of Child and Family Sciences
Do you find yourself leaving the same comments on assignments time after time? Do you wish you had more time to fine-tune your feedback to each student? Spend less time typing and more time teaching by learning to use PhraseExpress.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | 1-1:50 p.m.
Lit Ladies: A Faculty-Staff Book Club for Learning and Teaching
鈥� Dr. Angel Herring, Associate Professor, School of Child and Family Sciences
鈥� Dr. Mariann Taylor, Associate Teaching Professor, School of Child and Family Sciences
鈥� Mrs. Mya Rome, Instructor, School of Child and Family Sciences
鈥� Dr. Susan Clark, Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Child and Family Sciences
鈥� Dr. Melanie Uggen, Disability Specialist, Student Accessibility Services
Explore one school's experiences forming a faculty book club focused on exploring contemporary student issues in order to connect with students, invigorate course content, and update assignments.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | 10-10:50 a.m.
草榴社区 Student Focus Group Data Fall 2021-Fall 2023
Dr. Michelle McLeese, Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Social Science and Global Studies
Returning to in person instruction in Fall 2021 was challenging for faculty, staff, and students especially because of the necessity of emergency remote instruction the year prior. In this session I continue presenting 草榴社区 focus group data of mostly first year students beginning Fall 21 through Fall 23. Topics originally included mental health, transitions back to face-to-face instruction, and peer mentoring, however later, online classes and class preparation topics, were added. Findings to date will be shared and discussed.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | 1-1:50 p.m.
SAS-tainable Practices: Supporting Students with Disabilities
鈥� Dr. Hugh Broome, Associate Teaching Professor, School of Mathematics and Natural
Sciences
鈥� Dr. Melanie Uggen, Disability Specialist, Student Accessibility Services
In this workshop, faculty will learn best practices for working with students with disabilities and effectively accommodating their needs in the classroom. Also, they will discover how SAS determines appropriate accommodations for each student and gain valuable tips for handling these accommodations while fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Thursday, August 8, 2024 | 9:30鈥�10:15 a.m.
Canvas 101
Kallie Crowell and Susan Rayborn, Instructional Designers, Office of Online Learning
This workshop, delivered through Teams, provides a quick overview of using the Canvas tools and the organization of content.
Thursday, August 8, 2024 | 2鈥�2:45 p.m.
How Do I鈥n Canvas?
Kallie Crowell and Susan Rayborn, Instructional Designers, Office of Online Learning
This workshop, delivered through Teams, is for experienced Canvas users who want to set up their courses without creating new content.
Friday, August 9, 2024 | 9:30鈥�10:15 a.m.
Using Canvas Studio within Your Online Courses
Kallie Crowell and Susan Rayborn, Instructional Designers, Office of Online Learning
Using videos provides an alternate way to meet Universal Design and makes your course interesting. Here are the best practices for using video.
Friday, August 9, 2024 | 2鈥�2:45 p.m.
Assignments, New Quizzes, & Gradebook in Canvas
Kallie Crowell and Susan Rayborn, Instructional Designers, Office of Online Learning
The workshop will build on the basics of building assignments, quizzes, and the gradebook.