Opportunites for WSSU faculty members

1. W2T2:
Take Five:
A Faculty Institute on Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching
CETL
Instructional Improvement
June 2 through June 5, 2009
June 15th through June 19th, 2009
9.00am to 3.30pm
Summer
9:00am-3:30 pm
Rm. 203, O’Kelly Library
Rm. 127 O’Kelly Library
INSTITUTES
This summer institute seeks to help faculty : (1) explore
The purpose of the institute is to help faculty utilize
student evaluations toward improving instruction, Web 2.0 tools to enhance their teaching and (2) find
thus promoting student academic success. The insti- which ones could add value to their online or blended
FOR FACULTY
tute will be facilitated by Dr. Carolyn Anderson and courses. Sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Alvaro Galvis,
CETL faculty. Faculty will engage in dialogue around CETL staff, and faculty with W2T2 expertise.
their classroom dynamics and receive feedback from
colleagues regarding the perceptions and realities of Upon completion of the institute, proposals will be ac-
teaching. cepted for course revisions that reflect use of W2T2
strategies. A maximum of 20 proposals will be selected
The institute’s learning experiences will address:
for Fall 2009 implementation.
• Classroom management
The institute’s learning experiences will address:
• Instructional methods
• Student engagement Web 2.0 tools for fostering learning communities and
• Instructional feedback for supporting active learning with technology tools.
CETL’s desired outcomes
CETL’s desired outcomes
Faculty will demonstrate:
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• Do a self-assessment and interpretation of their
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• Develop improved teaching strategies for the
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Faculty will: ability to utilize at least 3 new Web 2.0 technologies
• Develop and submit to CETL, a plan for im- for course enhancement
proving 5 pedagogical measures on the teaching
Register NOW at the CETL website
Faculty will submit revised course syllabus that reflects
evaluation (student ) form
or call 750-8723 for information.
integration of Web 2.0 tools
$375 Stipend ($75/per diem, with full attendance only)
Open to all faculty teaching in Fall 2009.
$300 Stipend ($75/per diem, with full attendance only)
Limited seats per institute.
Additional $1125 stipend awarded in
Additional $1200 stipend awarded in January 2010
January 2010 to those faculty
to those faculty who complete Web 2.0 initiatives
who complete improvement initiatives
and related reports/presentations.
and related narrative/presentation
Please bring a copy of your course syllabus
Please bring a copy of your teaching evaluation for
your own use; not to be shared. CETL office: Room 202 O’Kelly Library, WSSU

2. CREWT:
ARI: WTL:
Course Re-design with Technology Writing to Learn
Action Research Institute
May 26 through May 29, 2009 June 12, 2009
May 18 and 19, 2009
9:00 am to 3:30 pm 9:00 am until 3:30 pm
9:00 am to 3:30pm.
Rm. 329 O’Kelly Library
Rm. 203 O’Kelly Library
Rm. 127 O’Kelly Library
The purpose of this institute is to help faculty integrate ap- The purpose of this institute is to teach faculty tech-
This institute facilitated by Dr. Edwin Bell of the School
propriate technologies and active learning strategies into niques for improving students’ critical thinking skills
of Education and Human Performance is designed to
identified courses. Sessions will be facilitated by CETL through writing in any class. The institute will be fa-
teach faculty the steps involved in the scholarship of
staff, faculty advocates and education specialists with pub- cilitated by Dr. Derrick Virgil and Ms. Elizabeth Priest
teaching and learning (SoTL). Further, it will be the start- lishing companies. All proposals will be reviewed and up to from the Writing Center, in collaboration with WTL
ing point for faculty research initiatives. Dr. Carolyn 20 proposals will be accepted. Ms. Shira Hedgepeth is the leaders at WSSU. Dr. Ian Toppin is the CETL con-
Anderson will be the lead person at CETL. CETL contact person. tact person.
The institute’s learning experiences will address: Upon completion of the institute, proposals will be
The institute’s learning experiences will address:
accepted for course revisions that reflect use of WTL
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• Technology integration within an existing syllabus
What is Action Research? strategies. A maximum of 20 proposals will be se-
• •
When and how do I apply for IRB approval? Incorporating active learning through 1) careful select- lected for Fall 2009 implementation.
• What must I do to conduct the research? tion of learning experiences and assignments, and 2)
• How do I evaluate the findings? use of a rubric that articulates levels of performance or
• The institute’s learning experiences will address:
How do I report my findings?
contribution.
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• students’ responses to reading assignments
Blackboard: Course management tools
• critical thinking skills
• Instructional Technology decision-making
•
CETL’s desired outcomes classroom participation
• feedback on difficult to learn topics
• student collaboration
Faculty will CETL’s desired outcomes
• identify a specific teaching challenge to be investi- CETL’s desired outcomes
gated. Faculty will
• determine appropriate data collection methods. • complete syllabus re-design with technology Faculty will demonstrate greater understanding of:
• submit a plan that details instructional reform, via • developed a Blackboard course shell with appropriate
•
technology integration, in at least one Fall 2009 class critical thinking skills
technologies
• submit 1st draft of research proposal by June 15, •
• add rubrics to the syllabus to clearly link levels of per- WTL intervention strategies
2009. •
formance to assigned grades WTL activities that fit selected courses
• become more informed regarding technology and text-
Stipend: $150 (@$75/per diem, with full attendance)
Faculty will submit a plan to integrate WTL concepts
book decisions
in Fall 2009 courses
Additional $ 2850 stipend awarded in January 2010 Stipend: $300 (@$75/per diem, with full attendance)
to those faculty who complete Stipend: $75 (with full attendance)
research projects and related reports/presentations Additional $ 1200 stipend awarded in January 2010
Additional $925 stipend awarded in
to those faculty who complete
Please bring the syllabus that is to be enhanced to the January 2010 to those faculty who complete
course/syllabus redesigns and related reports/presentations
institute. WTL initiatives and related reports/presentations
Please bring a copy of your syllabus, book adoption