Calendar of Teaching and Learning Events
University of Minnesota
Spring 2008

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February

Monday, February 4, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Introduction to SciFinder Scholar

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidxx88

Writing Assignments and Activities that Work

In this panel discussion, we’ll share and discuss a variety of low- and high-stakes writing assignments, including in-class writing activities, that deepen learning and improve student writing.

To register: online or by calling 612-626-7579

Wednesday, February 6, 12 – 1:30 p.m

TEL Seminar: "The Secret of My (Simulated) Success"

Instructors discuss the successes (and potential failures) of different kinds of learning simulations, from providing game-like immersive environments to replicating real-life laboratory and professional work.

To register: Just show up in person, or to attend online as a virtual participant register at http://dmc.umn.edu/tel-seminar-breeze.shtml. For more information, see http://dmc.umn.edu/issues.shtml or call 612-625-5055 or 612-625-8030.

Sponsors: The Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) Seminar series is sponsored by the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and organized by Academic and Distributed Computing Services (ADCS) and the Digital Media Center (DMC). Sessions are cosponsored by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost (SVPP) and panelists’ units.

Thursday, February 7, 1 – 2:15 p.m

RefWorks Basics

Learn the basics of RefWorks, the Web-based citation manager that is available at the U of M. Adding references to RefWorks, exporting them to Word, and selecting a style will be covered.

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX75

S30C Wilson Library

In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss (and practice) ways to read student drafts, articulate meaningful comments, and manage the paper load.

To register: http://writing.umn.edu/register.htm or by calling 612-626-7579

Tuesday, February 12, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m

This workshop covers search strategies, article retrieval, journal ranking, and exporting citations to RefWorks. Subject examples will focus on the sciences, but arts, humanities, and social sciences are also covered by this index.

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX240

Educational Technologists Forum (ETF)

The ETF is for educational technologists at the University. In this session, representatives from University Libraries will talk about tools available that support teaching and learning.

No registration necessary. For more information, see http://dmc.umn.edu/etf or call 612-625-5055 or 612-625-8030.

Thursday, February 14,  2:30 – 3:45 p.m

Grant Funding – Search Tools and Resources

Learn how to use IRIS, SPIN, and Community of Science and the Foundation Directory to search for grant opportunities. Setting up e-mail updates on specific subjects will also be covered.

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX18

Keeping Current in the Sciences

This class is an overview of the alerting services in the science and engineering fields. We will help you define your interests in a search profile and set up an alert in the appropriate database.

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX149

Friday, February 22, 12 – 1:30 p.m

Grading Student Writing

In this panel discussion, we’ll discuss time-efficient systems for grading student writing (holistic grading, rubrics, portfolios) and share strategies for this important, but challenging, teaching activity.

To register: online at http://writing.umn.edu/register.htm or by calling 612-626-7579

Responding to Non-Native-Speaking Graduate Writers

In this interactive workshop, we will practice strategies for reading and responding effectively to the writing done by non-native-speaking graduate students.

To register: online at http://writing.umn.edu/register.htm or by calling 612-626-7579

Journal Impact Factors, Who is Citing Whom, and How Often?

Learn more about impact factors and sources for finding out who has cited an individual journal article and how many times a given article has been cited.

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX202

Acta Sanctorum: A Hands-on Introduction

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX244

Monday, March 3, 2 – 3 p.m

Getting Started: Publishing Your Science Research Article 

This workshop, intended for graduate students and newer faculty in the sciences, will help you identify appropriate journals to which to submit your article and discuss how to manage your rights when signing a contract with a publisher. Join your colleagues to share your ideas and discuss the issues you face as an emerging academic author.

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX246

RefWorks Basics 

Learn the basics of RefWorks, the Web-based citation manager that is available at the U of M. Adding references to RefWorks, exporting them to Word, and selecting a style will be covered.

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX75

Wednesday, March 5, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

TEL Seminar: "Presenting Scenarios and Telling Stories with Online Video" 

Learn how online video can humanize learning content, illustrate concepts, and motivate students.

To register: Just show up in person, or to attend online as a virtual participant register at http://dmc.umn.edu/tel-seminar-breeze.shtml. For more information, see http://dmc.umn.edu/issues.shtml or call 612-625-5055 or 612-625-8030.

"It’s All About Efficiency:" Lunch and Conversation for TAs who Teach with Writing 

In this roundtable discussion for teaching assistants, three experienced TAs will facilitate a discussion about balancing the roles of graduate student and teacher.

To register: online at http://writing.umn.edu/register.htm or by calling 612-626-7579

Create Your Poster in PowerPoint

Getting ready to do a poster at an upcoming conference? Learn pointers about using PowerPoint to create the poster as one giant slide and send it
to a large-scale printer.

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX148

Search Workshop: Habits of Effective Searchers

Learn tips to help you focus your searches in the journal indexes and on the Web; spend less time and retrieve better results.

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX19

How Do I Know I Found Everything?

Working on a new research project, thesis, or dissertation? Need to be comprehensive in your literature search? Learn techniques to improve your searches.

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX216

Grant Funding – Search Tools and Resources

Learn how to use IRIS, SPIN, and Community of Science and the Foundation Directory to search for grant opportunities. Setting up e-mail updates on specific subjects will also be covered.

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX18

April

Thursday, April 3, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

TEL Seminar: "Authentic Learning with Online Video"

To register: Just show up in person, or to attend online as a virtual participant register at http://dmc.umn.edu/tel-seminar-breeze.shtml. For more information, see http://dmc.umn.edu/issues.shtml or call 612-625-5055 or 612-625-8030

Learn how online video can be used to demonstrate concepts and skills and support self-assessment to prepare students for professional contexts.

Educational Technologists Forum (ETF)

The ETF is for educational technologists at the University. In this session, Scott Barnard and others from the DMC and OIT will demonstrate how instructors at the University are using Second Life.

No registration necessary. For more information, see http://dmc.umn.edu/etf or call 612-625-5055 or 612-625-8030.

RefWorks Basics

Learn the basics of RefWorks, the Web-based citation manager that is available at the U of M. Adding references to RefWorks, exporting them to Word, and selecting a style will be covered.

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX75

Create Your Poster in PowerPoint

Getting ready to do a poster at an upcoming conference? Learn pointers about using PowerPoint to create the poster as one giant slide and send it to a large-scale printer.

To register: http://www.lib.umn.edu/registration/#eventidXX148

Program: Significant Learning Across Disciplines

Five faculty fellows from diverse disciplines have been meeting biweekly to experience and reflect on an instructional design process as they develop and implement a technology-enhanced learning activity or environment. They will share their experiences, insights, and projects.

To register: Just show up in person, or to attend online as a virtual participant register at http://dmc.umn.edu/tel-seminar-breeze.shtml. For more information, see http://dmc.umn.edu/issues.shtml or call 612-625-5055 or 612-625-8030.

Distinguished Teaching Awards Ceremony

Members of the University community are invited to a ceremony and reception to honor the recipients of the Morse-Alumni Award for Undergraduate Education and the University’s Graduate-Professional Teaching Award. This occasion recognizes the significance of excellent teaching by inducting the faculty members into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers.

To register: http://www.alumni.umn.edu/distinguishedteaching.html

Demystifying the Promotion and Tenure Process: A Workshop for Probationary Faculty

Open and free to faculty who want to learn more about the promotion and tenure process.

For more information, contact Karen Zentner Bacig at kbacig@umn.edu.

New Faculty Orientation

New Faculty Orientation provides an important introduction to University resources and policies, new faculty colleagues and University leaders, and other University faculty. The orientation includes sessions on teaching and learning.

To register: Contact Karen Zentner Bacig at newfaculty@umn.edu

Teaching Enrichment Series

Faculty, instructional staff, and teaching assistants may participate in workshops and presentations focusing on instructional design, student learning, and special topics in teaching.

To register:
http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/faculty/enrichment/index.html