How do we solve the world’s most pressing challenges? Through collaboration and teamwork, says Dr. Amy Edmonson, Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School. So, why then is it so difficult for many teams, across professions, to work effectively? Let’s discover how to overcome some common boundaries that prevent us from becoming successful professional teams.…
Qualtrics is a powerful online survey tool that allows one to build surveys, distribute surveys and analyze responses from one convenient online location. In this CETL Session we will begin to introduce you to the powerful world of Qualtrics. This session is ideal for the brand new Qualtrics user, looking for a soft introduction to…
With the COVID-19 pandemic, many training teams have had to scrap their blended learning programs in favor of e-learning. If you and your training team are feeling the stress of trying to turn hundreds of PowerPoint slides used for classroom training into effective e-learning courses, this is the webinar for you.
In response to the dialogue across EDUCAUSE community groups and within our personal lives, a small group of community leaders have developed the Anti-Racism in Academia: A Learning Journey (ARiA) series. The ARiA series was created to inspire a more understanding and inclusive community in higher education by engaging professionals of all levels and across…
The faculty role includes contributing the body of knowledge for the profession. Faculty can contribute to the body of knowledge through publishing. This 4-part series will review the publishing process from multiple viewpoints. WesternU has several editors, associate editors, authors, and reviewers who are coming together to share first-hand experiences. Participants will be able to…
The talk is a brief walk through the history of haptics and VR as well as a look at where we stand with VR and haptics right now and where it is going. We will also have a demonstration of several use cases for VR and haptics in medical and other fields and VRgluv’s cutting…
Successful grant writing blends the artistic and scientific talent of an investigator or a team to produce a proposal. Through this 6-part series, individuals will hear from funded researchers who will provide tips and tools used to create a proposal. Faculty researchers will share their experiences in submitting grant proposals and give tips for how…
We all manage various types of digital files as we do our jobs? whether it is spreadsheets, word documents or photos. But one challenging part of creating files is managing them so you can not only find them but open them at a later date. We'll talk about best practices for managing your digital files…
With traditional classroom training, learners have the benefit of an instructor in the room to provide context and feedback that guides them through the learning experience. But e-learning is asynchronous, meaning you may not have facilitated group interaction or discussion. When you need to transform classroom training into e-learning, how do you maintain the richness…
“This is a Partner Webinar will be hosted by the Grit & Growth Mindset Faculty Learning Community” Some students are more vulnerable than others. Some students are more vulnerable at particular points in their journey than others, and these vulnerabilities can be either temporary or occurrent. Some students manage their vulnerability and risk of, for…
The faculty role includes contributing the body of knowledge for the profession. Faculty can contribute to the body of knowledge through publishing. This 4-part series will review the publishing process from multiple viewpoints. WesternU has several editors, associate editors, authors, and reviewers who are coming together to share first-hand experiences. Participants will be able to…
With the ability to automate so much of an online course, along with the physical separation from your students, it can be challenging to find ways to let your personality, teaching style, and personal touches shine through in the online environment. Based on the article “Don’t Turn into a Bot Online: Three Easy Strategies…
Qualtrics is a powerful online survey tool that allows you to build surveys, distribute surveys, create reports, and analyze responses. In this CETL Session we will introduce you to Qualtrics for research and program evaluation. This session is ideal for those who have some familiarity with Qualtrics and are looking to use it with other…
The faculty role includes contributing the body of knowledge for the profession. Faculty can contribute to the body of knowledge through publishing. This 4-part series will review the publishing process from multiple viewpoints. WesternU has several editors, associate editors, authors, and reviewers who are coming together to share first-hand experiences. Participants will be able to…
Come participate in this “reader’s digest book club” session that will summarize the current book and theory by Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa and provide starting points for some great conversations regarding teaching and curriculum. The Five Pillars of the Mind discusses a new way of looking at and categorizing knowledge and information. This new model is not…
Successful grant writing blends the artistic and scientific talent of an investigator or a team to produce a proposal. Through this 6-part series, individuals will hear from funded researchers who will provide tips and tools used to create a proposal. Faculty researchers will share their experiences in submitting grant proposals and give tips for…
This session will cover how two major topics on Canvas: How to set up office hours for students. How to set up question banks in Canvas. Canvas office hours helps faculty reduce the number of back-and-forth scheduling emails, and gives the faculty an idea as to who will be attending their office hours whether virtual…
The faculty role includes contributing the body of knowledge for the profession. Faculty can contribute to the body of knowledge through publishing. This 4-part series will review the publishing process from multiple viewpoints. WesternU has several editors, associate editors, authors, and reviewers who are coming together to share first-hand experiences. Participants will be able to…
It’s always good to have more than one way of doing things, especially when carrying out administrative jobs. Microsoft Outlook shortcuts provide you with handy options and save time, too. If you rely on Outlook for your daily email exchanges and calendar management, these Outlook tips and techniques can help clear the clutter and keep…
With curriculum and communication moving to a remote environment, learn what options faculty have for recording and storing content and how to use and manage those services.
Part of Office 365, Microsoft Teams provides a great collaboration tool for faculty, staff, and students. Come learn how to make remote teaching and learning easier.
Some ways we can use technology to enhance humanism in medical education.
Top Hat is an active learning app, which helps professors engage and motivate students in online, blended and face-to-face courses. In this micro-learning session, Dr. Spors will give an overview of Top Hat essential functions. He will demonstrate and discuss how he organized his courses in Top Hat and how he uses the application in…
The learning management system, Elentra, offers a rich exam creation tool that allows faculty and staff to create questions with the exam feature or even import them. This CETL session will cover how to get started with creating questions and posting them to your online courses. Learning Objectives: Locate the Exam feature within Elentra…
