http://illinois.edu/calendar/list/1432 Workshops, seminars, and conferences designed to support teaching and its evaluation. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/28552730 Workshop http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/28552730 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:00:00 CDT Your course syllabus is not just a document you hand out to students on the first day of class. Your syllabus is the backbone of your entire course '' it is how students know what is expected of them, what they can expect of you, and what it takes to succeed in the course. Your syllabus can also serve as your first impression to your students. So, you''ll want to put it together very well. Come to this workshop and learn the essentials of syllabus construction: learning objectives, learning activities, course policies, and more. Bring a draft of your syllabus, or at least an idea for a course you would like to teach. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/14422897 Workshop http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/14422897 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:30:00 CDT With the increased demand for students to work effectively in teams, many instructors have implemented short-term and semester-long team projects in their courses. There are many benefits derived from this type of cooperative learning strategy if key issues are addressed. What are some of the considerations for making this a valuable learning experience? How should teams be created? What are important skills that students should learn? What makes a good team assignment? How do we assess team work?We'll address these questions and more in this highly interactive workshop. Handouts with sample assessment forms will be provided. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/28556118 Workshop http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/28556118 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:00:00 CDT Our classrooms increasingly reflect the global nature of our campus; and both our domestic and international students have much to learn about being global citizens. In this hands-on workshop we'll demonstrate ways in which instructors can broaden the scope of their syllabi by adding international content, resources, and perspectives. Bring your syllabus! http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/28564090 Workshop http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/28564090 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 CDT When asked, we can tell you when a specific strategy or assignment worked well or didn''t and perhaps, to a lesser degree; when a particular concept was not well understood by their students. But if asked to explain why, how many of us can really explain the reasons for those successful and not as successful moments? Cross and Steadman state that all of us can through classroom research better understand the teaching and learning in our courses. In this instance, having a problem is a good thing. Short cases and common scenarios will be used. Join us in this interactive workshop as we explore ways to become more effective teachers and to enhance our students'' learning. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/28484944 Workshop http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/28484944 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 CDT The i>clicker, invented here at the University of Illinois, is a student response system developed to increase student engagement, promote discussion, provide feedback, and improve learning in class. Over 200 faculty in a variety of disciplines on our campus have adopted this teaching/learning tool. In this workshop we will discuss best practices, types of i>clicker questions, and how to get started using i>clicker in your course. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/28564805 Workshop http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/28564805 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:00:00 CDT The human brain processes information in a variety of ways. Some of us can succeed just listening to lectures; others prefer to have visuals; and, still others, hands-on experience. If you can tap into multiple forms of processing, you can generate deep learning and long term retention. Use multimedia in your teaching to make sure your students'' brains are processing auditory, visual, and even kinesthetic information about the topics you want them to learn. In this workshop, we will introduce you to some of the research showing the effectiveness of multimedia teaching and key decisions to make when incorporating multimedia in your teaching. Bring a smart phone, tablet, or flip camera to get started. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/28552172 Workshop http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1432/28552172 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 12:00:00 CDT Getting feedback about your teaching and the course is important. This feedback is especially useful when collected during the semester when you can make mid-course adjustments. In this workshop, we will examine some basic Informal Early Feedback (IEF) forms that you can use and learn how to adapt them to make the feedback from your students even more useful. We will also look at some Class