April
Wednesday
26
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing and Publishing
**Occurs weekly, only need to register once
May
Wednesday
3
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing and Publishing
**Occurs weekly, only need to register once
Wednesday
10
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing & Publishing
**Occurs weekly, only need to register once
Tuesday
16
Faculty Writing Connection Summer Send-off Celebration
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balén, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Join us for a reception to celebrate our Faculty Writing Connection work this semester. What better way to prepare for a productive summer than share food and catch up with colleagues? We will acknowledge what we have managed to get done in spite of our busy schedules and set goals for the summer. We also hope to gather ideas for next year.
Friday
19
openCI Working Time
10:00am - 11:00am
Facilitated by Jacob Jenkins, Ph.D. & Jaime Hannans, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Working time for faculty to collaborate, troubleshot, and/or ask questions about the integration of OERs and other no-low-cost course materials. Have questions about affordable learning, OER, or open pedagogy? Drop by for engaging discussions too!
Past Events
January
Thursday
19
Preparing for Difficult Dialogues Workshop
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balén, Ph.D. in the Solano 1174
Are you looking for ways to more effectively engage students in productive dialogue across increasingly polarized differences? Join with colleagues to brainstorm, share, and evaluate strategies for structuring classes that do just that. Bring your questions and concerns, your syllabi, in-class exercises and practices, and/or assignments to share and workshop. We will work together to hone our shared best practices.
*Difficult Dialogues
Friday
20
openCI Working Time
10:00am - 11:00am
Facilitated by Jacob Jenkins, Ph.D. & Jaime Hannans, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Working time for faculty to collaborate, troubleshot, and/or ask questions about the integration of OERs and other no-low-cost course materials. Have questions about affordable learning, OER, or open pedagogy? Drop by for engaging discussions too!
Wednesday
25
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing & Publishing
Thursday
26
Using Google Docs Workshop
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Facilitated by Megan Alstot in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Come learn how to use Google Docs to curate content, create collaborative assignments, and provide targeted feedback.
*Tools for Teaching
Monday
30
Getting Started in CI Learn Workshop
10:00am - 11:30am
Facilitated by Kristi O'Neil-Gonzalez in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
This workshop will focus on getting familiar with the basics of CI Learn such as adding in your syllabus or lecture slides, organizing your course with content folders, customizing your course menu, and building learning modules. We will also discuss the 5 Essential Elements recommended to incorporate in every CI Learn course and they include; the Start Here page, Instructor Information, Announcements, Syllabus, and an Ask & Answer Forum.
*Tools for Teaching
February
Wednesday
1
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing & Publishing
Monday
6
Online & Blended Gathering: Shared Successes & Struggles in Teaching Blended Classes
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Facilitated in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201 & also available via Zoom
All CI faculty are welcome at our monthly gatherings. Online and/or blended teaching experience is not required to attend. Lunch will be served, bring a friend!
Questions: Contact maria.ballesteros-sola@csuci.edu
Share your ideas for future topics here: http://goo.gl/forms/zBrLWVcklj
Since 2012, more than 60 faculty have complete T&LI's Blended Learning Preparation Program (BLPP). This gathering will be an opportunity for faculty to connect to share and discuss shared successes and struggles with teaching blended classes.
Take a moment to reflect on your experiences, click the RSVP form below and share one problem and one success from your blended class. These will be used to facilitate our conversation on February 6th, which can be attended in person or remotely in Zoom.
And of course, even if you have never taught a blended course before but you are curious about the possibilities join us too.
Tuesday
7
Fact Checking and CRAP Detection
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Facilitated by Jill Leafstedt, Ph.d, and Julia Balén in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201 & also available via Zoom
Come join a discussion about teaching students to dig past the headlines and question what they read. In this session, we will discuss ways to integrate CRAP detection into your curriculum to improve students critical thinking in the digital era.
*Building Digital Literacy and Identity
Wednesday
8
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing and Publishing
**Occurs weekly, only need to register once
Wednesday
15
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing and Publishing
**Occurs weekly, only need to register once
Friday
17
openCI Working Time
10:00am - 11:00am
Facilitated by Jacob Jenkins, Ph.D. & Jaime Hannans, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Working time for faculty to collaborate, troubleshot, and/or ask questions about the integration of OERs and other no-low-cost course materials. Have questions about affordable learning, OER, or open pedagogy? Drop by for engaging discussions too!
Wednesday
22
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing and Publishing
**Occurs weekly, only need to register once
Thursday
23
Using Google Slides Workshop
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Facilitated by Megan Alstot in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Tired of passive PowerPoint presentations? Come learn how to use Google Slides as a dynamic instructional tool and launch pad for critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.
*Tools for Teaching Series
March
Wednesday
1
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing and Publishing
**Occurs weekly, only need to register once
Tuesday
7
Faculty Website Workshop
1:00pm-2:30pm
Facilitated by Michael McGarry in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
This workshop will guide faculty through building a professional and dynamic website using WordPress in CI Keys.
In this workshop, you will:
- Set up a CI Keys account with your own domain
- Install WordPress with an e-Portfolio template
- Get an overview of WordPress and build some pages
*Building Digital Literacy and Identity
Wednesday
8
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing and Publishing
**Occurs weekly, only need to register once
Thursday
9
Starting and Ending Classes: Activities to Promote Learning
11:00am - 12:30pm
Facilitated by Jeanne Grier, Ph.D., in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
This workshop will cover simple activities that faculty can incorporate to both start and end their classes that help students get ready for learning and reflect on what they’ve learned.
*Teaching & Learning Series
Thursday
9
How To Publish Your Book
4:00pm - 5:15pm
Facilitated by Frank Barajas, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
University of Nebraska Press Senior Acquisitions Editor, Dr. Matthew Bokovoy will discuss the process and state of academic book publishing. In this regard, come learn about the myths and realities of publishing “the book.” Frank Barajas, Chair and Professor of History and Chicana/o Studies, will give a brief introduction on how he came to know Dr. Bokovoy in the publication of Curious Unions with the UNP. Seating is limited so RSVP.
*Writing and Publishing
Friday
10
Online & Blended Gathering:
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Facilitated in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201 & also available via Zoom
All CI faculty are welcome at our monthly gatherings. Online and/or blended teaching experience is not required to attend. Lunch will be served, bring a friend!
Questions: Contact maria.ballesteros-sola@csuci.edu
Share your ideas for future topics here: http://goo.gl/forms/zBrLWVcklj
Monday
13
Co-Constructing Classroom Community: Tips & Techniques for Increased Student Success
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Facilitated by Jacob Jenkins, Ph.D., in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
A sense of classroom “community” has shown to positively affect student attendance, enrollment, and even graduate rates. Meanwhile, students who report feeling a sense of community in their classes demonstrate higher levels of participation, risk taking, and knowledge retention. Each of these realities are especially evident among first generation and historically underrepresented groups – a population that speaks to the very heart of CI’s student body. This workshop will cover a range of tips and techniques for co-constructing a sense of community in your own classroom setting.
*Teaching & Learning Series
Wednesday
15
Thinking About Information: Facilitating the Information Literate Classroom
9:00am - 11:30am
Facilitated by Colleen Harris, Ph.D., in Broome 1756
How can faculty scaffold information literacy concepts throughout their syllabi and assignments to help students achieve greater understanding of the choices they make in choosing information sources? This workshop is an opportunity for faculty to work with librarians to learn how to incorporate information literacy practices into their courses with low-stakes assignments. NOTE: This is a hands-on session. Please bring your course syllabus and research assignments with you.
*Teaching & Learning Series
Wednesday
15
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing and Publishing
**Occurs weekly, only need to register once
Friday
17
openCI Working Time
10:00am - 11:00am
Facilitated by Jacob Jenkins, Ph.D. & Jaime Hannans, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Working time for faculty to collaborate, troubleshot, and/or ask questions about the integration of OERs and other no-low-cost course materials. Have questions about affordable learning, OER, or open pedagogy? Drop by for engaging discussions too!
Wednesday
29
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing and Publishing
**Occurs weekly, only need to register once
April
Wednesday
5
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing and Publishing
**Occurs weekly, only need to register once
Thursday
6
Creating ePortfolios with Google Sites Workshop
10:00am- 11:30am
Facilitated by Megan Alstot in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Come learn how to harness the power of electronic portfolios using the new Google Sites. Students and faculty can create visually and intellectually stimulating showcases of their work to share with a public audience.
*Tools for Teaching Series
Wednesday
12
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing and Publishing
**Occurs weekly, only need to register once
Wednesday
19
Faculty Writing Connection
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Facilitated by Julia Balen, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Have a project you are noodling on? A journal article or chapter that just won’t write itself? Find the nudge you need here. We will rotate workshopping creative and scholarly processes with group research and writing time. Set your goals now. We will inspire each other and celebrate our accomplishments in May!
*Writing and Publishing
**Occurs weekly, only need to register once
Friday
21
openCI Working Time
10:00am - 11:00am
Facilitated by Jacob Jenkins, Ph.D. & Jaime Hannans, Ph.D. in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
Working time for faculty to collaborate, troubleshot, and/or ask questions about the integration of OERs and other no-low-cost course materials. Have questions about affordable learning, OER, or open pedagogy? Drop by for engaging discussions too!
Friday
21
Online & Blended Gathering: Teaching & Learning with Canvas: CI Learn 2.0 is on the way!
11:30am - 1:00pm
Facilitated in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201 & also available via Zoom
All CI faculty are welcome at our monthly gatherings. Online and/or blended teaching experience is not required to attend. Lunch will be served, bring a friend!
Questions: Contact maria.ballesteros-sola@csuci.edu
Share your ideas for future topics here: http://goo.gl/forms/zBrLWVcklj
Monday
24
Managing the Paper Load: Holistic Assessment of Student Writing
10:00am - 11:30am
Facilitated by Stacey Anderson, Ph.D., in the FIT Studio, Solano 1201
This workshop will focus on the use of rubrics and Google tools to holistically assess student writing. Workshop participants will be provided with strategies for conducting assessment individually as well as collaboratively, synchronously and asynchronously. Participating faculty will be invited to provide real student papers for this purpose. Faculty who sign up for this workshop will be contacted in advance to coordinate electronic submission of student work along with relevant prompts and existing rubrics.
*Teaching & Learning Series
