Calendar of Teaching and Learning Events
University of Minnesota
Spring 2009

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February

Tuesday, February 3, 11 – 11:50 a.m.

Autoalerts are brief updates generated by a database, search engine, or journal publisher's website. Learn techniques for staying up to date using autoalerts and email or RSS. (Note: Health sciences focus)

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

Wednesday, February 4, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Collaborative Writing

We often require students to write collaboratively without attending to all of the complexity of such writing. A panel of instructors shares how they structure and organize collaborative writing assignments and projects in their classes.

To register: http://writing.umn.edu/twwi

Web Tools for Working Collaboratively

Learn about web-based resources, both at the University and freely available, that can help you to effectively collaborate. We will include resources such as Google Docs, Delicious, and UThink.

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

Wednesday, February 4, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Panelists will discuss how they developed databases and data mashups to create multimedia learning opportunities, a repository of case studies, an internet mapping application, and online learning style models to promote authentic, engaged learning in varied modalities.

To register: Just show up in person, or to attend online as a virtual participant contact clopez@umn.edu. There is no charge for the TEL seminars, and they are open to the public. For more information, see http://dmc.umn.edu/spotlight.

An introduction to EndNote. Learn to import citations and format your bibliographies and in-text citations. We'll also discuss EndNoteWeb, a web-based version of EndNote.

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

Monday, February 9, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Archives and Special Collections at the U will broaden a student's experience in any class. Learn how to explore the possibilities of using primary materials to enrich the classroom experience.

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

A panel of scientists talks about how they incorporate writing—and writing instruction—in their science classes.

To register: http://writing.umn.edu/twwi

Tuesday, February 10, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

An introduction to the free Firefox extension that allows you to collect, manage and cite your research citations with ease.

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

Research Made Easy: Discover the Web of Science

Learn one of the most powerful cross-disciplinary citation indexes available. New and experienced users will learn new tricks that will make their literature research even easier using the new interface.

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

Some Rights Reserved: An Introduction to Creative Commons

This workshop will give you an introduction to Creative Commons. We will discuss the various licenses, how to use Creative Commons materials and why you may want to license your own work!

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

Thursday, February 12, 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Now, Why Would A Student Say That? Strategies for Unraveling Unanticipated Classroom Conflicts

Sometimes a discussion just “erupts” unpleasantly or uncomfortably. Even in meticulously planned discussions of thorny issues we encounter unanticipated student-to-student comments and student-to-teacher outbursts. Many subtle – and addressable – factors shape such moments. In this seminar we’ll look at a conflict-resolving approach that works across disciplines to quickly assess a situation, select an effective response and turn an uncomfortable episode into a teachable moment.

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

Learn to use IRIS, SPIN, and Community of Science and the Foundation Directory to search for grant opportunities. Set up e-mail updates and find internal U of M funding sources.

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

Learn how to use IRIS, SPIN, and Community of Science and the Foundation Directory to search for grant opportunities. Set up e-mail updates and internal U of M funding sources.

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

Thursday, February 19, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Peer response work can take many productive and effective forms. A panel of instructors shares how they structure and organize peer response and peer review work in their classes.  Facilitated by Todd Arnold (Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology) and Eric Watkins (Horticultural Science).

To register: http://writing.umn.edu/twwi

Friday, February 20, 1:30 -3 p.m.

Instances of academic incivility experienced by graduate students are seldom reported on the University of Minnesota campus for reasons of fear of retaliation, ruined careers, social isolation, and inaction.  A Fall 2007 survey of U of M graduate students, reveals that bullying and incivility impair graduate student progress to degrees, promote suffering in silence or prompt leaving without completing the degree.  In this seminar we will highlight successful strategies that Directors of Graduate Studies and advisors have implemented to promote not only safe reporting but also to facilitate difficult conversations and develop local problem-solving practices.

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

Tuesday, February 24, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Learn RefWorks, Web-based citation manager, available to all U of M faculty, students and staff. Use RefWorks to organize and create bibliographies in citation styles such as MLA, APA, etc.

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

Wednesday, February 25, 2:30 – 4 p.m.

A panel of instructors shares their approaches to addressing grammar, grammatical errors, and grammatical correctness in their teaching and their writing assignments.

To register: http://writing.umn.edu/twwi

Wednesday, February 25, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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

Wednesday, February 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Learn few simple strategies to make your literature searches focused and sophisticated including tips on the research process, using RefWorks to organize your references and create your bibliography.

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

Wednesday, February 25, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Learn how to get the most out of any Wikipedia article, how to track and evaluate the links and literature behind each entry. Learn how to write and edit Wikipedia articles.

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

Wednesday, February 25, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Useful for preparing your dossier, a grant proposal, or to see how your own works are considered by your peers, this workshop will help you understand advanced citation research.

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

Thursday, February 26, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Wikis have achieved an explosive popularity in classrooms. They offer promising possibilities for student learning and student writing, but wikis must be groomed, contextualized, and integrated in order for their pedagogical potential to be achieved. This workshop will engage various ways in which wikis can be used successfully in our teaching, sending participants forth with grounded ideas for deploying wikis. This workshop will not address technical "how-to" questions, although we will identify resources for technical support.  Facilitated by Jude Higdon (Technology Enhanced Learning) and Mitch Ogden (Center for Writing).

To register: http://writing.umn.edu/twwi

Thursday, February 26, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

This workshop will introduce you to web-based tools like tagging, RSS feeds and library databases that can help you more efficiently keep up with your fields of interest.

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

Friday, February 27, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

We will introduce to you free, online tools from Google to help you work collaboratively, stay current, and be more productive in your personal and professional lives. (Note: Health sciences focus)

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

March 2, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

The academy can be a difficult place when critique turns personal and competition threatens collaboration. We’ve all witnessed behavior we wish we hadn’t, and wondered afterwards how to intervene respectfully the next time. In this seminar, led by members of the campus-wide Academic Incivilities Work Group, we will explore what to say and do to de-escalate conflicts in ways that lead to productive and collegial environments.

Register at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/faculty/enrichment/index.html

For RefWorks users who would like to learn more about linking to full- text documents, editing styles, and other specialized tasks. Bring your RefWorks questions.

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

Tuesday, March 3, 12 – 1 p.m.

Explore various definitions of Web 2.0, its history, evolution and defining characteristics of Web 2.0 applications. We will demonstrate examples in health sciences education and practice. (Note: Health sciences focus).

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

Learn how to prepare and submit a scientific research paper for publication including determining manuscript types, selecting a journal, the editorial review process and more. (Note: Health sciences focus).

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

For RefWorks users who would like to learn more about linking to full text documents, editing styles, and other specialized tasks. Bring your RefWorks questions.

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

Documenting Teaching Effectiveness

During this seminar session, led by faculty and teaching consultants, faculty will learn practices for drawing on these data to document teaching effectiveness as part of a teaching portfolio for promotion and/or to document professional development.

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

Explore the new tools and technology that pair Google-efficient tools with library-quality results to weave together a rich information web that goes beyond just the World Wide Web.

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

Emerging technologies can create confusion about the ownership and use of copyrighted materials in education and research. Panelists will offer insight and clarification on the complex intersection of copyright, technology, and university life.

To register: Just show up in person, or to attend online as a virtual participant contact clopez@umn.edu. There is no charge for the TEL seminars, and they are open to the public. For more information, see http://dmc.umn.edu/spotlight.

Intended for graduate students and newer faculty in the sciences to identify appropriate journals to submit your article and how to manage your copyright. Discuss issues for emerging academic authors.

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

Citation Research (Advanced)

Useful for preparing your dossier, a grant proposal, or to see how your own works are considered by your peers, this workshop will help you understand advanced citation research.

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

How Do I Know I Have Found Everything?

Working on a new research project, a 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 

Grading & Responding to Student Writing

Grading and responding to student writing are crucial components of teaching with writing. This workshop offers approaches and strategies that make grading and responding effective and efficient. Participants will consider specific techniques for grading and responding, including grading rubrics and response strategies. Gina Rumore, facilitator (History of Science & Technology) and Kirsten Jamsen, moderator (Center for Writing).

To register: http://writing.umn.edu/twwi

Grant & Fellowship Information in the Social Sciences

Learn how to use IRIS, SPIN, and Community of Science and the Foundation Directory to search for grant opportunities. Set up e-mail updates and internal U of M funding sources.

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

Tuesday, March 17, 2 – 3:15 p.m.

Grant Funding for Graduate Students

Learn to use IRIS, SPIN, and Community of Science and the Foundation Directory to search for grant opportunities. Set up e-mail updates and find internal U of M funding sources.

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

Wednesday, March 18, 2 – 3:15 p.m.

Google IS a Research Tool!

Today Google offers researchers access to the broadest array of information. Google Scholar offers alternative citation resources. This workshop focuses on tips to make your searching more effective and efficient!

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

This workshop will give you an introduction to Creative Commons. We will discuss the various licenses, how to use Creative Commons materials and why you may want to license your own work!

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

April

Monday, April 6, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Learn how to use IRIS, SPIN, and Community of Science and the Foundation Directory to search for grant opportunities. Set up e-mail updates and internal U of M funding sources.

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

EndNote for Engineers and Physical Scientists

An introduction to EndNote. Learn to import citations and format your bibliographies and in-text citations. We'll also discuss EndNoteWeb, a web-based version of EndNote.

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

Some Rights Reserved: An Introduction to Creative Commons

This workshop will give you an introduction to Creative Commons. We will discuss the various licenses, how to use Creative Commons materials and why you may want to license your own work!

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

TEL Seminar: Technology-Enhanced Learning and Assessment in Health Professions Education

Students in the health professions must develop proficiency in diagnosis and treatment, motor skills, and communication with clients. Panelists will discuss technology-enhanced learning and assessment activities created for future veterinarians, family physicians, and surgeons.

To register: Just show up in person, or to attend online as a virtual participant contact clopez@umn.edu. There is no charge for the TEL seminars, and they are open to the public. For more information, see http://dmc.umn.edu/spotlight.

Teaching in the summer sessions brings both challenges and opportunities. The compression of the term introduces certain constraints, but also affords a unique focus and intensity. This workshop is designed to support instructors who will be teaching in the upcoming summer term, offering ideas for designing the course schedule, readings, and assignments—especially writing assignments.  Facilitated by Ilene Alexander (Center for Teaching and Learning) and Mitch Ogden (Center for Writing).

To register: http://writing.umn.edu/twwi

Learn RefWorks, Web-based citation manager, available to all U of M faculty, students and staff. Use RefWorks to organize and create bibliographies in citation styles such as MLA, APA, etc.

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

First-Year Writing (FYW) is the beginning point for student writing in the university. But it is hardly the ending point. In this discussion, we'll learn about the first-year writing program and how it approaches teaching students to write. We'll also consider the approaches of faculty to teach writing in their disciplines. Tracing these trajectories from first-year writing into and through the disciplines will encourage us to think about teaching writing as a shared enterprise and a longitudinal endeavor.

To register: http://writing.umn.edu/twwi

Learn to use IRIS, SPIN, and Community of Science and the Foundation Directory to search for grant opportunities. Set up e-mail updates and find internal U of M funding sources.

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

Today Google offers researchers access to the broadest array of information. Google Scholar offers alternative citation resources. This workshop focuses on tips to make your searching more effective and efficient!

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

This biennial teaching and learning conference will feature presentations by faculty, staff and graduate students from across the University system.  Watch for more information regarding conference theme, key note speaker, and call for proposals later in the fall semester.  For more information, contact Karen Zentner Bacig, kbacig@umn.edu.

To register: Online registration will open during spring semester

The senior paper or project is a culmination of a student's learning experience in their major. It is an opportunity to practice, apply, and demonstrate the writing abilities germane to our departments and disciplines. Our panel of experienced faculty consider sequencing, advising, and designing senior papers and projects to be effective and influential learning experiences.

To register: http://writing.umn.edu/twwi

Archives and Special Collections at the U will broaden a student's experience in any class. Learn how to explore the possibilities of using primary materials to enrich the classroom experience.

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