You might have noticed more reporters talking about preprints. But what are they? Are they peer-reviewed? Are they different from articles online ahead of print? Why the sudden rise in preprints? Can—and should—you cite or publish them? At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Explain what preprints are and where you…
Enhance your experience with Concur through knowledge and efficiency. This training is covering expense reports in general which can include expenses for travel but will be for any expenses incurred while conducting business for WesternU. Concur allows all University employees to submit reimbursements in one online location, with no out of pocket expense. In this…
There are many learning strategies to use in the classroom such as discussions, knowledge checks, and case studies. Other types will also be examined in this CETL session, such as anticipation guides that can help students use prior knowledge and be guided through the material they will be reading. Learning Objectives: Define learning strategies…
Learn the importance of time management and how it impacts your daily work schedule. Gain new tips on how to maximize the use of organizational tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and OneNote. Discover how to help alleviate some of the stress that can create hurdles in accomplishing your major and minor tasks. Be productive…
Come join this facilitated discussion as we watch a 20 Minute Mentor video by Lolita Paff, PhD – Beyond Syllabus Policies: What strategies help students take responsibility for learning. Dr. Paff will cover what policies (and penalties) help to manage student behaviors in the classroom and during coursework. After watching the video, we will have…
One of the most common mistakes of using online videos in the classroom is having learners watch from start to finish. Without a moment to reflect or analyze learners are left trying to grasp everything they just watched. This CETL session draws upon neurology and principles to understand how best to incorporate online videos in…
Have you ever conducted the perfect search and wished you could rerun it? Maybe you were called away and did not get to review all the results. Maybe you want to see what new research is being conducted on that topic a year or two later. Whatever the reason, saving searches can save you time…
To provide an overview of our assessment process in the College of Optometry: how our assessment plan ensures consistent results for program improvement. Learning objectives: How to make the assessment process a collective learning experience Review and assess results Communicate results and facilitate administrative processes to make improvements
Looking for a new start or challenge? Let's go over the basics of building a resume that will land you your next opportunity! We will go over important resume categories, action verbs, formatting, and maintenance. Learn about applicant tracking system and how to ensure your resume goes through applicant scanning software. At the end of…
Leaving feedback is not an easy task carried out by faculty and there can be a lot of frustration when students not only not read any feedback, but they don’t apply it in the course. This CETL session will examine why student are not receptive to feedback and review tips that encourage students to be…
