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 JustUs training and discussion group for faculty and staff on creating curriculum/programming that addressed cultural competence, racism, and establishing a more welcoming climate for all faculty, staff, and students.
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 2012 - Tentative Workshop Schedule (TBA)
Workshop Title |
Presenter(s) |
Date and Time |
Location |
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 2012 (TBA)
Workshop |
Date and Time |
Location |
Early Career #1 : Starting Out on the Right Foot |
Thursday, /12 |
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Early Career #2 : Managing Classroom Dynamics |
Thursday/12 |
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Early Career #3 : Backward Course Design: Using Goals to Guide Curriculum |
Thursday, /12 |
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Early Career #4 : Using Active Learning Strategies |
Thursday,3/09/12 |
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Early Career #5 : Student, Course, & Program Assessment |
Thursday, /12 |
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Early Career #6 : Teaching Assessment & Evaluation |
Thursday /12 |
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Early Career #7 : Finding Balance & Wrap Up |
Thursday, /12 |
Tech Talk
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 2012 (TBA)
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Dates |
Time |
Location |
Tech Talk #1 |
Th /12 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
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Tech Talk #2 |
F /12 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
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Tech Talk #3 |
Th /12 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
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Tech Talk #4 |
F /12 |
12:00-1:00 pm |
Learning it Forward
This "Sustainable Community of Scholars" is designed to help faculty successfully embed issues of sustainability into their coursework. The group will have continued conversations about "creating a Curriculum of consequence."
Learning It Forward Schedule, Fall 2012 (TBA)
Session |
Date |
Time |
Location |
| #1: | T /12 | 12-1:30 pm | |
| #2: | T /12 | 12-1:30 pm | |
| #3: | T /12 | 12-1:30 pm | |
| #4: | T /12 | 12-1:30 pm | |
| #5: | T /12 | 12-1:30 pm |
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