Did you ever experience “firehose training?” That’s when learners are flooded with content, without regard for how they perceive, process and retain it. Information overload is a significant hindrance to effective learning and retention. But, can we do anything about it? Fortunately, we can. Over the decades, cognitive load theory has been researched and refined.…
(Training Part 1 of 2) Blackboard Ally is a revolutionary product that focuses on making digital course content more accessible. Using inclusivity, sustainability and automation as its key pillars, Blackboard Ally helps you understand and tackle accessibility in a way that benefits all students. Close and Seamless Integration Raise awareness and visibility of accessibility by…
Learn how badges can help you boost student engagement inside and outside of the classroom. Badges have long been used in many arenas to designate achievements or prove mastery of skill, and higher education is no exception. Yet, many faculty members are not quite sure how these sought-after visual credentials can pose solutions to various…
This program explains, through the lens of the literature, how the brain processes information and identifies why microactivities are a great method of formative assessment to check in with your students’ learning and move information closer to long-term memory. 20-Minute Mentor Video will be viewed and a discussion led by Tim Wood, CAPE Director will…
(Training Part 2 of 2) Blackboard Ally is a revolutionary product that focuses on making digital course content more accessible. Using inclusivity, sustainability and automation as its key pillars, Blackboard Ally helps you understand and tackle accessibility in a way that benefits all students. Close and Seamless Integration Raise awareness and visibility of accessibility by…
Please join us for a step by step tutorial through the IRBnet Submission Process. This presentation will include hands-on training utilizing the IRBnet Training Sandbox that will cover everything form IRBnet registration/profile creation, new project submission, responding to IRB requests, to creating subsequent packages for amendments and renewal requests for ongoing/extension of research. We will…
E-Learning course development can be as simple as taking an existing PowerPoint presentation and converting it into an E-learning module. Use PowerPoint—a tool you already know—to create presentation‑based courses for any device, faster than ever. Articulate Presenter 360 lets you import and record audio, import and embed video, web objects, and interactive content to your…
Come join us as we read journal articles pertaining to neuroscience and the scholarship of teaching & learning (SoTL). Stay up on the latest evidence-informed topics and techniques in pedagogy to help you be an effective teacher and facilitator of student-centered learning. This month’s article is “Attention span during lectures: 8 seconds, 10 minutes or…
Learn how East Carolina University supported their students’ neurodiversity through academic technologies and specialized tutoring. As of now, much of our curriculum in higher ed is initially designed as if learners are “neurosimilar,” then retrofitted for those who don’t meet that mold. This leads to many students seeking additional support outside of the classroom in…
Grit and the Growth Mindset? Come join us for lunch as we start to assemble like minds on campus that want to know more and DO more with Grit and the Growth Mindset.
This hands-on Lab Workshop follows the CAPE Session earlier in the week titled: Easily Converting Your PowerPoint Slide Deck to an E-Learning Course. This in-person workshop is open to faculty and staff who have a current PowerPoint Presentation ready to convert to an E-Learning module, and would like hands-on assistance with the process. All CAPE…
Virtual reality (VR) has been around for decades. Like any emerging technology, it has moved through a cycle. Early in the cycle, people had unrealistic expectations about its potential, and they became disappointed by its ability to solve everyday problems. But now virtual reality is gaining momentum. As of the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2018…
The wait is over! Karoline Almanzar has been named as the new Library Director of the Harriet K. & Philip Pumerantz Library! Karoline has been serving in the role of Interim Library Director since February 2018 and previously served as Associate Director of Access Services since 2009. Come to this workshop to meet and greet…
Offering quality video, audio, and screen-sharing capabilities and experiences, Zoom improves collaboration among teams, students, and participants. Zoom is built to host and broadcast online meetings that can cater to up to 100 interactive video participants and 10,000 view-only attendees. Zoom is designed exclusively for hosting webinars, teaching online courses, conducting video demonstrations, or participating…
Team-based learning (TBL) is a collaborative teaching and learning strategy that uses a structured process to enhance student engagement and the quality of student learning. TBL faculty report high levels of student attendance, preparation, participation and critical thinking. TBL students report enjoying class, and being more motivated and actively engaged. For the current Spring term,…
The literature has shown that looking at art can improve your observational skills in the clinic. Visual educator, Amy Herman, shares an insightful talk about using art to enhance your powers of perception to find unapparent connection. In this workshop, you will learn from an expert in art history about the evidence behind this phenomenon…
The literature has shown that looking at art can improve your observational skills in the clinic. Visual educator, Amy Herman, shares an insightful talk about using art to enhance your powers of perception to find unapparent connection. In this workshop, you will learn from an expert in art history about the evidence behind this phenomenon…
Do you have a big project to work on, but are struggling to get it done? Motivation and dealing with stress can be a struggle. In this presentation we will discuss the Pomodoro Technique that can be used to achieve those project and productivity goals. The Pomodoro Technique is made up of 5 stages that…