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CITL Teaching and Learning News: September 19, 2019

Sep 23, 2019, 10:03 AM
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Announcements

CITL Open House September 20

Join us on Friday, September 20, between 10am and 3pm for a tour of the newly modernized Armory. Learn about the services that CITL offers faculty, staff, and students. Enjoy refreshments, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

Ready

  • Grab a map and a coffee at the Main Office Lounge in room 156 of the Armory
  • Meet CITL experts on i>Clicker, Compass, and learning technologies
  • Visit the iFLEX Classroom for student-centered learning

Set

  • Try on a VR headset and experience immersive learning
  • Play with emerging technologies at the TechHub
  • Explore free tools for teaching, from Adobe to Google to Microsoft

Go

  • See demos of Illinois Online courses, interactive eText digital textbooks, and Digication for student ePortfolios
  • Explore ICES, Scantron, and Data Analytics with the pros
  • Record yourself at the new Instructor Recording Studio

TA Reading Groups Starting for Fall

How do the best college teachers teach? Find out by reading Ken Bain's What the Best College Teachers Do along with fellow TAs and a CITL facilitator. Meetings will be arranged to fit your schedule and participation will count towards the teaching certificates. Sign up for a reading group by following this link - you will be matched up with other TAs and a facilitator with similar availability.

Create Your Own Online Course Workshop Begins October 9

CITL will be hosting the “Create Your Own Online Course” workshop on October 9–11 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day. This is open to faculty, staff, eLearning Professionals, and TAs who want to learn best practices for creating an online course. The workshop is free of charge. You can attend in-person, or there will be an option to join remotely via a Zoom web-conferencing session. This is a particularly good opportunity for anyone interested in earning the Certificate in Technology-Enhanced Teaching. Please RSVP for the workshop by Friday, October 4.

This Learning Life Photography Competition

Will the winner of the 2019 University of IllinoisThis Learning LifePhotography Competition be one of your students? The Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning invites all students on campus to submit images to the contest. Submissions are being accepted through November 27, and there will be an awards ceremony at noon on December 13 at Courtyard Café at the Illini Union. There will be grand prize winners, runners up and category prizes. Categories include “Studying Around Campus,” “Learning With Technology,” “Becoming a Researcher” and “Learning Through Doing.” We want to see what learning looks like through your students’ eyes! Encourage your students to sharpen their visual communication skills, get prizes and recognition, and get that great personal image that will stand out from the crowd. Click here for more information about the contest.

Proctor Pool for Illinois Faculty

The Testing Center oversees the Proctor Pool, a free service supported by the Office of the Provost, to assist faculty with exams throughout the academic year. See the proctor pool webpage for more information.

In addition, the Center can proctor computer or paper quizzes in its facility for distance education, conflict, or special accommodation needs. Fees are $25/student for a two-hour seat time. Space is limited and must be reserved 5 working days in advance to avoid an expedited fee. Contact Melissa Minarik (mminarik@illinois.edu) for details or visit the individual tests webpage.

The New Research IT Portal Is Now Available

The Research IT Portal is a one-stop solution for researchers and staff to efficiently find, access, and use technology resources, services, and training across campus. Version 2 incorporates new features and functionalities, including a storage finder. Visit the portal, explore resources, and connect with experts for any questions about research technology and training: researchit.illinois.edu

Earn a CITL Teaching Certificate

CITL offers five teaching certificates designed to help you improve your teaching practice and signal to others your commitment to teaching and learning. Whether you are an experienced instructor with years of experience, a brand new graduate student with no teaching responsibilities, or are somewhere in between, one of our certificates is probably right for you. Visitthe teaching certificates page of our websiteto learn more, and fill outour consult request formto find a CITL staff member to help you get started.

CITL Events & Workshops

Want to see what workshops and events are coming later in the semester? Look at our full calendar for more information.

Wednesday, September 25
Jr. Faculty Seminar Series #2 - Effective Questioning Skills to Enhance Student Engagement
11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M, Room 428, Armory Building
Speaker: Cheelan Bo-Linn (CITL)
Friday, September 27
Running Effective Discussions
1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M, Room 428, Armory Building
Speaker: Lucas Anderson (CITL)
Tuesday, October 1
Oh No! Dealing with Difficult Situations in the Classroom
10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M, Room 428, Armory Building
Speaker: Kazem Alidoost (CITL Graduate Affiliate)
Wednesday, October 2
Jr. Faculty Seminar Series #3 - Critical Factors for Motivating Students to Learn
11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M, Room 428, Armory Building
Speaker: Cheelan Bo-Linn (CITL)
Thursday, October 3
Active Learning Strategies for Busy TAs
3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M, Room 428, Armory Building
Speaker: Leanna Duncan (CITL Graduate Affiliate)
CITL Technical Training
Technical training does not count for workshop hours towards the Graduate Teacher Certificate or the Certificate in Foundations of Teaching, but may count towards the Certificate in Technology-Enhanced Teaching.
Wednesday, October 2
Emerging Tech Hands-on: 3D Scanning
3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Innovation Studio (Armory Building, room 172)
Speakers: Jamie Nelson & Megan Baird
EPI Workshops
Wednesday, September 25
EPI Workshop Session 3: Learn strategies for answring open-ended questions
5:30 P.M. - 6:45 P.M., room 428, Armory
Speakers: Anita Greenfield & Jennifer Zhang
Wednesday, October 2
EPI Workshop Session 4: Practice completing sample EPIs; set goals for oral English improvement; learn about resources you can use to improve your English skills
5:30 P.M. - 6:45 P.M., room 428, Armory
Speakers: John Kotnarowski & Jennifer Zhang
Training Opportunities Across Campus
Want to see what training opportunitiesexistacross campus? Though they don't count for CITL certificate credit, they can help you develop important technical and professional skills. Look at the Illinois Staff Training Calendar for more information. Also check out the Savvy Researcher Series, and Graduate College Events.
Wednesday, September 25
Designing Infographics on the Web
11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., room 314, Main Library
The Savvy Researcher Series
Wednesday, September 25
Faculty Job Search: Teaching Statements
4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M., room 166, Bevier Hall
Graduate College Career Development Events
Tuesday, October 1
Industry Job Search: Answering Tough Interview Questions
4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M., room 223, Gregory Hall
Graduate College Career Development Events
Teaching Tips

Study Strategies for a Test

Many courses have already administered quizzes and/or exams. Often our students over-estimate or underestimate their knowledge and skills.Also, are your students maximizing their efforts in studying for an exam? Here is a checklist to share with your students to help them in their preparation.

Time to Administer the Informal Early Feedback (IEF): A Valuable Opportunity for Just-in-Time Feedback

Student evaluations of teaching are an important part of the feedback that instructors receive. This feedback can be especially helpful when it is collected midway in the semester. Our students can tell us if we explain clearly, are well-organized, grade fairly, and more. They may also be able to tell us if the activities we give them are well aligned with the ways we evaluate their learning. Responding to students’ comments by discussing them in class, and making changes as appropriate, can lead to increased motivation, better learning, and possibly improved end-of-semester student ratings. Here is a description of the process and sample forms for you to adapt. You can always contact CITL for assistance.
 

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