IDS Programs
IDS programs include the presentation of campus-wide workshops, a series of workshop on teaching and learning specifically designed for Early Career Faculty, the on-going Tech Talk discussions of teaching-relevant technology, and the new Write Now program designed to assist faculty and staff in writing for publication.
Workshops
Typically IDS offers between 7-10 workshops per semester. The workshops are attended by faculty, teaching assistants, staff, and administrators, depending upon their areas of interest. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming IDS workshops and seminars. You will learn, enjoy, and network with colleagues from across campus!
Many of our Presentations are initiated by request. If you would like to offer an idea for a workshop and or your talents as presenter or facilitator please contact LeAne Rutherford at lrutherf@d.umn.edu or (218) 726-6207 or Shelley Smith at ssmith3@d.umn.edu or (218) 726-7715.
Fall 2009 - Tentative Workshop Schedule
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Workshop Title |
Presenter(s) |
Date and Time |
Location |
Bruce Reeves and Amanda Evans, ITSS, LeAneRutherford and Shelley Smith, IDS |
Friday
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Voss Kovach 221 | |
IDS |
Friday |
Chester Park School 102 |
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Bill Payne, Theatre & Denny Falk, Social Work |
Thursday October 1 9-11:00 am |
Garden Room, KSC | |
Brad Hokanson, Design, Housing and Apparel, UMTC |
Thursday |
KSC 268 |
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Dan Glisczinski, Dept. of Education |
Monday |
KSC 268 |
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IDS & VCAA |
Wednesday |
KSC 268 |
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IDS & VCAA |
Thursday |
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The Best of Both Worlds: Teaching Hybrid and On-line Courses |
Helen Mongan-Rallis & Terrie Shannon, Dept. of Education |
Monday |
KSC 268 |
Early Career Faculty Series on Teaching and Learning
This workshop series is designed to help faculty, adjuncts, and TAs who are the "instructors of record" for their courses become more confident and reflective teachers by expanding their knowledge and skills regarding teaching and learning. The facilitators will model a variety of active learning strategies and we will be discussing and reflecting upon educational theory and practice. By combining action and analysis, participants have a chance to explore and develop teaching skills that promote learning within a diverse student body across a variety of settings. Throughout this process, we will discuss the ways in which teaching choices grow out of beliefs and experiences (culturally and individually held) and how those choices influence students' learning.
Early Career Faculty Series Schedule, Fall 2009
Workshop |
Date and Time |
Location |
Early Career #1 : Starting Out on the Right Foot |
Friday, September 18 12-1:50 pm |
KSC 333 |
Early Career #2 : Managing Classroom Dynamics |
Friday, October 2 12-1:50 pm |
KSC 333 |
Early Career #3 : Backward Course Design: Using Goals to Guide Curriculum |
Friday, October 16 12-1:50 pm |
KSC 333 |
Early Career #4 : Using Active Learning Strategies |
Friday, November 6 12-1:50 pm |
KSC 333 |
Early Career #5 : Student, Course, & Program Assessment |
Friday, November 20 12-1:50 pm |
KSC 333 |
Early Career #6 : Teaching Assessment & Evaluation |
Friday, December 2 12-1:50 pm |
KSC 333 |
Early Career #7 : Finding Balance & Wrap Up |
Friday, December 11 12-1:50 pm |
KSC 333 |
To find out what is happening in classrooms and offices where technology is changing teaching, learning, and the interface with students, join Tech Talk. Gather with the group over lunch to exchange ideas, gain inspiration, view demonstrations, mull things over aloud, and ask all the questions you have regarding teaching and learning technologies:
- How can "grad planner," "Gradebook" and WebCT Vista assist me and my students in the teaching and learning process?
- What new technological options are available here at UMD?
- What is happening elsewhere, e.g., in the Twin Cities and other campuses?
- What electronic resources are available from our library?
- What does globalization mean in terms of what I do?
- What path in online education is UMD taking?
- Does technology:
- let you do more in less time?
- increase the diversity of what is done?
- help you communicate with others?
- transform the work process itself?
- What is the latest from Educause?
"This is a great opportunity to see what is happening outside our own little worlds. It offers the chance to make contacts with others who have the expertise or connections that each of us may need."
If you are not already on the group alias and receiving updates, please contact Jason Ellis (218) 726-6355 (jellis2@d.umn.edu) or LeAne Rutherford (218) 726-6207 (lrutherf@d.umn.edu).
Tech Talk Schedule, Fall 2009
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Dates |
Time |
Location |
Tech Talk #1 |
Thursday, September 17 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
KSC 333 |
Tech Talk #2 |
Friday, October 9 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
KSC 333 |
Tech Talk #3 |
Thursday, November 12 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
KSC 333 |
Tech Talk #4 |
Wednesday, December 2 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
KSC 333 |
Tech Talk #5 |
Friday, December 18 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
KSC 333 |
- What ideas and information do you want to share with the world?
- What articles do you want to write for promotion and tenure?
- What research results do you want to distribute to colleagues around the globe?
The IDS Write Now program provides a collegial multidisciplinary environment that can help you overcome barriers that stand between you and your writing goals. Write Now offer a sounding board for your ideas, and helps provide inspiration, giving you the experience and the confidence you need to publish. Meeting four times spring semester, it is a group of fellow UMD writers who will collaborate with you from inception to publication. With the support of this affirming group, your chances of writing and publishing success will improve vastly. If you would like more information about how this group functions or you would like to be placed on the alias to receive announcements and updates, please contact lrutherf or ssmith3.
Write Now Schedule, Fall 2009
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SESSION |
DATE& TIME |
ROOM |
#1 |
Giving and Getting Useful Feedback |
Wednesday |
KSC 351 |
#2 |
Thinking Aloud, Fleshing Out Ideas |
Wednesday |
KSC 351 |
#3 |
Gathering and Interpreting Qualitative and Quantitative Data |
Wednesday |
KSC 351 |
#4 |
Picking a Place to Publish |
Wednesday |
KSC 351 |