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Online Course Building Series - Course Prep for Next Semester


Description : This 4 part series aims to assist faculty in developing a fresh online course or revamping an existing one for the upcoming fall semester. We encourage participation in all sessions, but if you miss any, you can schedule a one-on-one session with an Instructional Designer to get up to speed. Each session will cover a piece of the instructional design process spanning the semester before you teach the upcoming class. The workshop features both individual and group discussions along with dedicated work time. If you join us, you'll be all set with your upcoming course a month before your course starts next semester!
Wed, October 16, 2024, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS Community of Practice
Location : Online
Seats Left : 19
In part 2 of 4, dive into the essentials of course mapping in our second workshop. Learn how to chart the build or rebuild of your online course, ensuring a cohesive and engaging learning experience. This session will guide you through the process of creating a detailed course map that aligns with your educational goals and outcomes. Join us to lay establish a plan for your course prep. Our Instructional Design team can collaborate to help build or redesign your course based on your course map.

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Creating AI Activities and Assignments: AI & Teaching, Part 3


Description : Join us to sample class activities and assignments that incorporate and critique AI. You’ll also learn about tools beyond ChatGPT that might be useful to your courses and your discipline. About the series: Attend one or all! This three-part workshop series will equip faculty to navigate generative AI in their teaching. We’ll start by understanding how AI tools work and developing effective course policies, then explore ethical issues and citation practices. In the final session, we’ll sample class activities and assignments that incorporate and critique AI and discover potential use of AI tools beyond ChatGPT.
Wed, October 16, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dept. / Series : CETL / AI Workshop Series
Location : 430R Kresge Library
Seats Left : 69
HYFLEX FORMAT: This session will take place on campus in the Learning Lab (430R Kresge Library) along with an online streaming option. During registration, please indicate whether you will be attending on campus or online. Zoom link for online attendees.

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Moodle PreAssessments with H5P quizzes


Description : A weekly pre-assessment quiz will allow you to gather info on what students know what parts your students are familiar with prior to instruction. It also gives your students some areas to pay closer attention. Setup, scoring, and feedback will be demonstrated in this workshop.
Wed, October 16, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS General Workshops
Location : Online
Seats Left : 20

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Design Interactive Activities with the H5P eSpace


Description : Did you know e-LIS offers a variety of on-demand resources for your professional development needs? In this series, each workshop will shine a spotlight on a different e-LIS eSpace you can use to grow your online teaching skills. We'll enroll you in the eSpace, show you its features, and answer any questions you may have. This session will focus on our H5P eSpace, also called "How to Build Engaging H5P Content," which includes a wide selection of H5P interactive activity tutorials and example activities to help make your course materials more engaging. If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu. The Zoom link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573
Thu, October 17, 2024, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS Spotlight
Location : Online
Seats Left : 18

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e-LIS: Tech Focus - Interactive and Engaging Live Lectures with Kahoot and More!


Description : Are you looking for some strategies to make your live lectures more interactive and engaging for students? Then look no further! In this workshop, we will discuss and demonstrate using Kahoot! And Zoom polling that instructors can use synchronously in class as a comprehension check, quiz review or even a pre-test to gauge their students' knowledge about a topic or subject. In this hands-on workshop, we will cover the functionality of the basic (free version) Kahoot and Zoom polling and show you how you can design interactive activities for your classes.
Tue, October 22, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS General Workshops
Location : Internet
Seats Left : 17
Are you looking for some strategies to make your live lectures more interactive and engaging for students? Then look no further! In this workshop, we will discuss and demonstrate using Kahoot! And Zoom polling that instructors can use synchronously in class as a comprehension check, quiz review or even a pre-test to gauge their students' knowledge about a topic or subject. In this hands-on workshop, we will cover the functionality of the basic (free version) Kahoot and zoom polling and show you how you can design interactive activities for your classes.

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Build Your Own H5P Activity Series


Description : H5P activities are a great way to add fun, low-stakes interactive elements to your course, such as presentations, interactive videos, quizzes, games, and more. In this hands-on sandbox workshop, we'll be exploring how to build a specific H5P activity. Whether you're teaching in person or online, your students will greatly appreciate the opportunity to practice their skills and check their understanding of your course content using H5P. We'll do a brief demonstration tutorial, and then you'll build your very own H5P activity you can use in your course! If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu. The Zoom link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573
Thu, October 24, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS Sandbox
Location : Online
Seats Left : 19
In this hands-on sandbox workshop, we'll be exploring how to build an H5P Personality Quiz, which allows you to create a set of "personalities" or profiles and a series of questions for students to answer to see which "personality" type they best fit.

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How to Fail Forward: Helping Students Navigate and Learn from Failure


Description : We have all heard that we should “learn from failure.” But what does this actually mean to our students (and ourselves)? Together we will explore how our students experience failure, and how we can support them through the process of reflection, learning, and growth. In this interactive presentation, you will: Define failure and its role in the learning process; learn how a student’s failure affects their progress at OU; define some of the challenges students face that lead to failure; explore ways to help students see failure as part of our learning and not something to be ashamed of; consider how to integrate growth mindset or productive failure into your teaching and assessment to increase student resilience; learn about resources students can use to reflect on failure and determine what to do differently in order to benefit.
Thu, October 24, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dept. / Series : CETL / General Workshops
Location : 430R Kresge Library
Seats Left : 75
HYFLEX FORMAT: This session will take place on campus in the Learning Lab (430R Kresge Library) along with an online streaming option. During registration, please indicate whether you will be attending on campus or online. Zoom link for online attendees.

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Artificial Intelligence and H5P Smart Import


Description : e-LIS Instructional Designers will demonstrate how they can upload your existing course files and upload into their H5P's Smart Import site to automatically create a variety of engaging H5P activities. Smart Import can take your videos or other documents and create new content for your online course. This workshop outlines the process for creating and reviewing this new content.
Tue, October 29, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS General Workshops
Location : Online
Seats Left : 14

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Using Google Drive & Gmail Effectively and Efficiently


Description : Overwhelmed with emails and digital files? Join this workshop to learn how you can more efficiently use your OU Gmail and Google Drive! After this workshop, you’ll be able to keep your inbox organized, easily find any file you’re looking for, and seamlessly collaborate with colleagues online. We’ll cover how to use Gmail features like labels, filters, tasks, schedule send, templates, and signatures, and Google Drive features like shortcuts, the side panel, comments, and Suggesting Mode. If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu. The Zoom link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573
Wed, October 30, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS General Workshops
Location : Online
Seats Left : 15

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Build Your Own H5P Activity Series


Description : H5P activities are a great way to add fun, low-stakes interactive elements to your course, such as presentations, interactive videos, quizzes, games, and more. In this hands-on sandbox workshop, we'll be exploring how to build a specific H5P activity. Whether you're teaching in person or online, your students will greatly appreciate the opportunity to practice their skills and check their understanding of your course content using H5P. We'll do a brief demonstration tutorial, and then you'll build your very own H5P activity you can use in your course! If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu. The Zoom link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573
Thu, October 31, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS Sandbox
Location : Online
Seats Left : 20
In this hands-on sandbox workshop, we'll be exploring how to build an H5P Branching Scenario, which allows you to create a choose-your-own-adventure activity where students answer questions, make choices, and explore different outcomes and pathways.

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Confident Classrooms: Turning Student Doubt into Belief


Description : Confidence is critical in all aspects of life. But what about the classroom? This webinar will explain how educational confidence affects students emotionally, socially, and academically. We will explore the how to develop, support, and even assess student confidence within your teaching practice. Resources will be provided to incorporate confidence-building. Facilitated by Thomas Baranski: CETL Intern, educator, and OU alum.
Fri, November 1, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Dept. / Series : CETL / Teaching Toolbox
Location : Internet
Seats Left : 97
This session will take place on Zoom. Get Zoom information and add to your calendar.

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Pedagogical Approaches to Instructional Videos


Description : A vital component of online teaching and learning is creating instructional videos for your students. In this workshop we will discuss the process of creating effective instructional videos and the pedagogical approaches that can be applied to videos. We will demonstrate some best practices when it comes to creating instructional videos. If you are looking to up your instructional video content for your online course, then this workshop is just for you!
Tue, November 5, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS General Workshops
Location : Internet
Seats Left : 18
A vital component of online teaching and learning is creating instructional videos for your students. In this workshop we will discuss the process of creating effective instructional videos and the pedagogical approaches that can be applied to videos.We will demonstrate some best practices when it comes to creating instructional videos. If you are looking to up your instructional video content for your online course, then this workshop is just for you!

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Integrating Sustainability Across Disciplines: Foundations of Education for Sustainable Development


Description : In our rapidly evolving world, the call for sustainability has never been louder. Discover how Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) can enhance your teaching, regardless of your discipline. Explore ESD principles that address environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Through creative discussions and reflective activities, you'll develop strategies to incorporate sustainability and equity into your courses. By the end of this workshop, you'll create at least one pathway for integrating ESD principles into your teaching practice. Facilitated by Thomas Baranski: CETL Intern, educator, and OU alum. About the Series: This three-part workshop series will equip university instructors with the knowledge, skills, and tools to integrate the principles of ESD into their teaching, regardless of discipline. Faculty are encouraged to attend all three sessions but can join individually.
Wed, November 6, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dept. / Series : CETL / Sustainability in Teaching
Location : 430R Kresge Library
Seats Left : 98
HYFLEX FORMAT: This session will take place on campus in the Learning Lab (430R Kresge Library) along with an online streaming option. During registration, please indicate whether you will be attending on campus or online. Zoom link for online attendees.

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Make Course Materials More Inclusive with the Digital Accessibility eSpace


Description : Did you know e-LIS offers a variety of on-demand resources for your professional development needs? In this series, each workshop will shine a spotlight on a different e-LIS eSpace you can use to grow your online teaching skills. We'll enroll you in the eSpace, show you its features, and answer any questions you may have. This session will focus on our Digital Accessibility eSpace, which introduces participants to the concept of digital accessibility, and provides resources for making your own course materials more inclusive and accessible for all students. If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu. The Zoom link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573
Thu, November 7, 2024, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS Spotlight
Location : Online
Seats Left : 20

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Online Course Building Series - Course Prep for Next Semester


Description : This 4 part series aims to assist faculty in developing a fresh online course or revamping an existing one for the upcoming fall semester. We encourage participation in all sessions, but if you miss any, you can schedule a one-on-one session with an Instructional Designer to get up to speed. Each session will cover a piece of the instructional design process spanning the semester before you teach the upcoming class. The workshop features both individual and group discussions along with dedicated work time. If you join us, you'll be all set with your upcoming course a month before your course starts next semester!
Wed, November 13, 2024, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS Community of Practice
Location : Online
Seats Left : 19
In part 3 of 4, we'll discuss collaborating with an Instructional Designer to bring your course map to life. This session focuses on the practical steps of building your online course, ensuring it aligns with the structure and goals established in the previous session. Join us to transform your course map into reality.

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Designing Sustainable Learning Experiences: Practical Strategies for ESD Implementation


Description : Build on your Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) foundation by developing concrete instructional strategies by creating ESD-aligned assignments and accessing valuable teaching resources. Through hands-on activities, you'll explore and reflect on the versatile applications of ESD-aligned teaching. By the workshop's end, you'll have designed at least one ESD-grounded instructional method tailored to your specific pedagogical context, ready to use in your courses. Facilitated by Thomas Baranski: CETL Intern, educator, and OU alum. About the Series: This three-part workshop series will equip university instructors with the knowledge, skills, and tools to integrate the principles of ESD into their teaching, regardless of discipline. Faculty are encouraged to attend all three sessions but can join individually.
Wed, November 13, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dept. / Series : CETL / Sustainability in Teaching
Location : 430R Kresge Library
Seats Left : 99
HYFLEX FORMAT: This session will take place on campus in the Learning Lab (430R Kresge Library) along with an online streaming option. During registration, please indicate whether you will be attending on campus or online. Zoom link for online attendees.

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Assessing Sustainability Competencies: Evaluation Methods for ESD


Description : So, what does success look like in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)? Explore effective ways to evaluate students' discipline-specific sustainability competencies while empowering their learning and environmental agency. You'll examine various assessment methods that blend ESD principles with your discipline's standards. By the session's end, you'll have both developed a complete pedagogical sequence incorporating ESD principles, from planning to instruction and assessment, and have explored opportunities for continued ESD practice in the future. Facilitated by Thomas Baranski: CETL Intern, educator, and OU alum. About the Series: This three-part workshop series will equip university instructors with the knowledge, skills, and tools to integrate the principles of ESD into their teaching, regardless of discipline. Faculty are encouraged to attend all three sessions but can join individually.
Wed, November 20, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dept. / Series : CETL / Sustainability in Teaching
Location : 430R Kresge Library
Seats Left : 100
HYFLEX FORMAT: This session will take place on campus in the Learning Lab (430R Kresge Library) along with an online streaming option. During registration, please indicate whether you will be attending on campus or online. Zoom link for online attendees.

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e-LIS: Moodle Gradebook Setup: Do It Now Before It's Too Late!!


Description : Learn how to match your gradebook to your course syllabus. Did you know Moodle's gradebook setup can do: extra credit, drop lowest, bulk insert grades, and import/export from excel? Best practices will be covered so you can save time when grading. Also learn about the feature in Moodle that can transfer your gradebook's course total grades into Banner (SAIL) directly from the Moodle gradebook.
Tue, December 3, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS General Workshops
Location : Internet
Seats Left : 20
Learn how to match your gradebook to your course syllabus. Did you know Moodle's gradebook setup can do: extra credit, drop lowest, bulk insert grades, and import/export from excel? Best practices will be covered so you can save time when grading.

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Classroom Technology for HyFlex Classes


Description : eLIS has partnered with Classroom Support to deliver this workshop to demonstrate best practices for HyFlex classes. The workshop will take place in one of the classrooms setup as "Grizzflex." Even if you do no teach in a classroom outfitted with extra cameras and mics like the Grizzflex classrooms, there will still be information and best practices to make best use of the classrooms you are teaching. A link to an eSpace will be provided ahead of time so you can have early access to HyFlex teaching information.
Tue, December 3, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS General Workshops
Location : Kresge Library 430R
Seats Left : 15
In-person attendance is preferred for this workshop.

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Artificial Intelligence and H5P Smart Import


Description : e-LIS Instructional Designers will demonstrate how they can upload your existing course files and upload into their H5P's Smart Import site to automatically create a variety of engaging H5P activities. Smart Import can take your videos or other documents and create new content for your online course. This workshop outlines the process for creating and reviewing this new content.
Wed, December 4, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS General Workshops
Location : Online
Seats Left : 19

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Create Engaging Videos with the Video Production Hub eSpace


Description : Did you know e-LIS offers a variety of on-demand resources for your professional development needs? In this series, each workshop will shine a spotlight on a different e-LIS eSpace you can use to grow your online teaching skills. We'll enroll you in the eSpace, show you its features, and answer any questions you may have. This session will focus on our Video Production Hub eSpace, which includes detailed information on planning, recording, editing, and sharing videos. If you have any questions, you can reach out to idteam@oakland.edu. The Zoom link can be found in our e-LIS Workshop eSpace: https://espace.oakland.edu/course/view.php?id=1573
Thu, December 5, 2024, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS Spotlight
Location : Online
Seats Left : 19

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Moodle Introduction for New Users


Description : Are students asking you to use Moodle more in your face-to-face course? Have you avoided using Moodle because you are just not a techie? Then this workshop is for you! We will explore simple ways to use Moodle that will make life easier for any level computer user. You will learn about Moodle's main communication tools, ways to organize class content, resources and the gradebook. We will also look at the advantages of using Moodle for faculty and students, as well as other training services available through e-LIS.
Thu, December 5, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS General Workshops
Location : Online
Seats Left : 20

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How Legal Knowledge Can Ruin a TV Show: Connecting Class Concepts to Pop Culture


Description : When students see a course concept's relevance in popular media, they become more engaged and apply concepts to different contexts, a key action for deep learning. See an example of how two business professors invited students to spot legal issues in The Office to better engage students going into non-legal careers. Jennifer Cordon Thor and Michael Greiner will share key points and advice they shared in their recent publication in Atlantic Law Journal.
Fri, December 6, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Dept. / Series : CETL / Teaching Talks, from OU Faculty
Location : Internet
Seats Left : 99
This session will take place on Zoom. Get Zoom information and add to your calendar.

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Semester Transition Extravaganza


Description : Come to the 4th floor of the library to work on your winter semester wrap-up and summer or fall course transition. Both e-LIS and CETL will be present to assist. While you are here, save tons of time by double-checking your grade book setup and learning how to quickly export your Moodle grades into Banner (SAIL). Being proactive doesn't stop there, we can also help you import your course into your future semester course, and utilize the Moodle SpeedDater to quickly update your assignment and quiz due dates for next semester, and general semester prep like syllabus updates. Drop in on this hands-on lab in order to have a procrastination-free break!
Wed, December 11, 2024, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS General Workshops
Location : 430R Kresge Library
Seats Left : 17

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Online Course Building Series - Course Prep for Next Semester


Description : This 4 part series aims to assist faculty in developing a fresh online course or revamping an existing one for the upcoming fall semester. We encourage participation in all sessions, but if you miss any, you can schedule a one-on-one session with an Instructional Designer to get up to speed. Each session will cover a piece of the instructional design process spanning the semester before you teach the upcoming class. The workshop features both individual and group discussions along with dedicated work time. If you join us, you'll be all set with your upcoming course a month before your course starts next semester!
Wed, December 11, 2024, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Dept. / Series : ELIS / e-LIS Community of Practice
Location : Online
Seats Left : 20
In our final workshop, we’ll focus on completing your course development. This session includes testing links, checking accessibility with Brickfield, reviewing for best design practices using the OSCQR scorecard, and preparing/importing your course for the upcoming semester. Join us to ensure your course is polished, accessible, and ready for a successful launch.

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2021-22 Year-Long Fostering Inclusivity and Belonging in STEM Courses FDI

Session is open ended
Dept. / Series : CETL / Faculty Development Institutes
Location : 200 A Elliott Hall
Seats Left : 50

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2021-22 Year-Long Learning Community: Adventure, Adapt, Achieve - Triple A's of Teaching

Session is open ended
Dept. / Series : CETL / Learning Community
Location : 200 A Elliott Hall
Seats Left : 52

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2021-22 Year-Long Learning Community: Integrating Academic Integrity Instruction across Disciplines

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Dept. / Series : CETL / Learning Community
Location : 200 A Elliott Hall
Seats Left : 56

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2021-22 Year-Long Learning Community: Intersectional and Abolitionist Teaching in Higher Ed

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Dept. / Series : CETL / Learning Community
Location : 200 A Elliott Hall
Seats Left : 50

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2021-22 Year-Long Lessons in Media: Teaching, Learning, Sharing FDI

Session is open ended
Dept. / Series : CETL / Faculty Development Institutes
Location : 200 A Elliott Hall
Seats Left : 53

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2021-22 Year-Long Mentoring Emerging Faculty FDI

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Dept. / Series : CETL / Faculty Development Institutes
Location : 200 A Elliott Hall
Seats Left : 38

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2021-22 Year-Long Networking for Special Lecturers FDI

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Dept. / Series : CETL / Faculty Development Institutes
Location : 200 A Elliott Hall
Seats Left : 38

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FDI: PASS! in STEM


Description : Our goal is to facilitate STEM interdisciplinary discussions on perceived student barriers, ways we can improve student outcomes, and methods to support reducing equity gaps.
Session is open ended
Dept. / Series : CETL / Faculty Development Institutes
Location : 200 A Elliott Hall
Seats Left : 22

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Introduction to Qualitative Data Collection Methods - "Medical Education Research Certificate (MERC)"


Description : Following completion of this workshop, attendees should be able to: 1) Demonstrate applied knowledge of the appropriate selection, use, and standards for rigor of some common methods for collection of qualitative data, in relation to the research question and the research approach (e.g., ethnography, grounded theory, case study) 2) Given topics, generate research questions appropriate for qualitative studies and choose ap- propriate data collection methods 3) Demonstrate applied knowledge of approaches to achieve rigor in the design of qualitative studies and collection of qualitative data, including: 4) For focus groups, demonstrate skill in the essential methods
Session is open ended
Dept. / Series : OUWB / OUWB Workshops
Location : 478 O'Dowd
Seats Left : 27

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Questionnaire Design and Survey Research - "Medical Education Research Certificate (MERC)"


Description : Following completion of this workshop, attendees should be able to: 1) Describe data collection methods for questionnaires/surveys. 2) Describe the four sections of a questionnaire. 3) Identify common problems with items. 4) Distinguish among common response options.
Session is open ended
Dept. / Series : OUWB / OUWB Workshops
Location : 478 O'Dowd
Seats Left : 28

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Session is open ended
Dept. / Series : OUWB / OUWB Workshops
Location : 478 O'Dowd
Seats Left : 30

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