Want to learn how to invite your students into the learning process? What about the fundamentals of Prezi, the presentation program? Come to the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology this week and explore these workshops as well as many others!
Some of our workshops require registration, so simply select the link in the workshop title and you’ll be taken directly to the appropriate registration page. Workshops are held at our facility at 301 South Main Street unless otherwise noted. If you have questions or need help, you can always email us at CTLT@IllinoisState.edu.
Teaching Excellence Series: Meaningful Learning in Early Sequence Courses
Tuesday, October 7 • 1–2:30 p.m.
In this series, Classroom Learning Experiences for Maximum Impact, we focus on how to invite students into the process of learning.
Instructors who teach a survey class or the introductory course of a sequence need to acquaint students with a tremendous amount of divergent information. Sometimes, aspects of the big picture can get lost in all of those details. This session offers ideas on how to structure your course so that students transition from merely covering content to actually doing content. Learn ways to strike a between balance delivery and active learning so students can make discoveries and meaningful connections for themselves. No registration is necessary.
Illustrator CS6: Part 1
Tuesday, October 7 • 1–4 p.m.
Get an introduction this vector graphics editor by Adobe Systems, including basic tools and concepts. You will learn to manipulate vector graphics (which allow you to change images without losing their original quality), make basic shapes, and save files.
Early Career Faculty Development Circle
Wednesday, October 8 • noon–1 p.m.
This development circle offers a combination of professional development and peer support to faculty members in their first three years of service at Illinois State. Topics for the fall 2014 semester are drawn from the book How Learning Works: 7 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching, by Susan A. Ambrose et al. Participants will receive a copy of the book and an executive summary of each chapter.
Introduction to ReggieNet: Part 2
Wednesday, October 8 • 1–3 p.m.
Learn to create a variety of learning activities using built-in tools such as Discussions, Tests and Quizzes, and Assignments. Discussion forums can promote student interaction with each other and course material. The Assignment tool permits online submission and grading of student work. Finally, you will learn to use Tests and Quizzes for various types of testing. Prerequisite: Introduction to ReggieNet—Part 1
Prezi
Thursday, October 9 • 9–11 a.m.
Explore the fundamentals of this Web-based alternative to PowerPoint. Prezi allows users to create stunning, animated presentations. Learn how to use Prezi’s powerful tools to lead your audience visually, step-by-step, through a narrative. This workshop is designed for both instructors who wish to use Prezi in the classroom and staff members who want to use Prezi for meetings and business presentations.
Early Career Faculty Development Circle
Thursday, October 9 • noon–1 p.m.
This development circle offers a combination of professional development and peer support to faculty members in their first three years of service at Illinois State. Topics for the fall 2014 semester are drawn from the book How Learning Works: 7 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching, by Susan A. Ambrose et al. Participants will receive a copy of the book and an executive summary of each chapter.
Photoshop CS6: Part 2
Thursday, October 9 • 1–4 p.m.
Continuing from Photoshop CS6: Part 1, we will take a look at some of the most useful tools and techniques in Photoshop. Learn better ways to make selections, work with layers, and other subjects. There is no prerequisite, so join us even if you missed Part 1.
If you need a special accommodation to fully participate in an event, please contact the main desk at (309) 438-2542.
