August 2006

Unless otherwise indicated, sessions occur in the Learning and Teaching Centre (LTC) Classroom in the Harry Hickman Building (HHB) Room 128.

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Instructional Technology Working Group ~ Getting ready for 2007
Thursday, August 17, 2006, HHB 128
1:30 PM ~ 2:30 PM
What we will discuss.... WebCT upgrade, "clickers", new uses of the web, podcasting, secure online exams, distance course delivery, U-Source integration, advances in online library services, ... the list goes on.
Join other members of the ITWG to set a tentative agenda for upcoming talks for the 2006 - 2007 ITWG program. As well, Teresa Dawson, the new Director of the Learning and Teaching Centre will be joining us. Even if you can only drop by for a little while, come along to HHB 128 and meet Teresa.
New members always welcome!

2006 New Faculty Orientation
Sunday, August 20 ~ Thursday, August 24, 2006
HHB Lobby, 105, 110, 120 and 128
New Faculty and Librarians and their families will be provided with an orientation to UVic services and programs. The orientation will also be a chance for New Faculty to network with their colleagues.

UVic 2006 Sessional Instructor Orientation
Tuesday ~ Thursday, August 29, 30 and 31, 2006
HHB 128
In planning your pre-term activities, please consider a great opportunity to find out about issue relevant to your role as a sessional instructor at UVic.  Also, the Learning and Teaching Centre hopes you will take advantage of two days of "teaching tune-ups" in preparation for fall term.
The 2006 Sessional Instructor Orientation will include:
~ Tuesday, August 29, 2006 ~ Sessional Instructor Orientation Welcome Lunch, Afternoon of discussions, and Sessional Orientation BBQ in the evening
~ Wednesday ~ Thursday, August 30 ~ 31, 2006 ~ Two days of Teaching Tune-ups

2006 Teaching Tune-Ups
Wednesday ~ Thursday, August 30 ~ 31, 2006
HHB 128
The 2006 Teaching Tune-Ups sessions will focus on Instructional Technology (IT) to communicate with your students, engage your students in the course content, and manage your course.