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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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Revising the Research Essay: A workshop for senior undergraduate and graduate students
Friday, November 2, 2007
12:30 PM ~ 1:20 PM, Clearihue A301 [PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION]
Presenter: Tusa Shea, Department of History in Art and The Writing Centre
Q: How do you know if your essay needs revision?
A: Your essay always needs revision.
"Revising the Research Essay” is a workshop designed to demonstrate some of the key steps to essay revision. We will discuss how to identify and solve problems with essay organization; how to make sure your argument is evident and consistent; and how to diagnose and revise issues of style. The session will consist of a short introductory lecture followed by examples and discussion. Since there is a limit of 30 participants for this session, please sign up soon. THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL.
TWC Seminar and Workshop Information
First Year Course Instructors Council (FYCIC) ~ Learning Skills
RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 5, 2007
Dr. Joe Parsons, Director of UVic Counselling Services, will describe briefly the changing mental health needs of UVic students, the services offered through Counselling Services, and how to make a referral. Joe will then highlight the Learning Skills Program's courses, workshops and one-to-one counselling offerings. Finally, Joe wants to discuss an innovative idea with the council involving "Professor Learning Tips."
Other instructors welcome
FYCIC Series Information
Instructional Technology Group (ITG) ~ A Taste of Technology - Panel and Group Discussion
Thursday, November 8, 2007
2:30 PM ~ 3:30 PM, HHB 128
In this one-hour panel and group discussion, instructors will share some of their experiences using technology in their teaching. This month the following topics are on the agenda:
a) ePortfolio project - Tim Hopper, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education;
b) Using Clickers in the classroom - Dr. Leslee Francis Pelton, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Martin Smith, Department of Psychology and Dr. Penny Codding, Department of Chemistry;
c) Elluminate - live presentations at a distance by Trevar Pearce, Distance Education Services.
Everyone is welcome to join the discussion and contribute their experiences.
ITG Series Information
First Year Course Instructors Council (FYCIC) ~ General Meeting
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
12:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128 [Lunch included]
General meeting of the First Year Course Instructors Council (FYCIC). Laurie Waye, Coordinator of The Writing Centre (TWC), has been invited to discuss the organization and mandate of TWC and its potential relevance to the first year. Agenda will also include a follow-up on clickers, an update on topics for future meetings, and the demographics of the first year class.
FYCIC Series Information
Technology in Presentations [TA ProD Series]
Monday, November 19, 2007
6:30 PM ~ 8:00 PM, HHB 128
Presented by Lior Malka, Department of Computer Science.
Your presentation skills are phenomenal, and you've got the right slides. But what if the data projector fails or it will not connect to your computer? What if your presentation looks good on your computer but not on the screen?
This workshop will cover issues about the technical side of presentations, whether in the class or when you give a talk at a conference. It will also include advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint and will make your presentation stand out.
Any member of campus welcome.
TA ProD Series Information
Developing Your Teaching Dossier Workshop
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
2:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM, HHB 128
Presenter: Teresa Dawson, Director, Learning and Teaching Centre
Developing your teaching dossier is the most effective way to document your teaching for reappointment, tenure and promotion, as well as for winning awards. The most important part of the dossier is the narrative statement that guides the reader through the supporting documentary evidence. This workshop will discuss the role of the teaching dossier in the assessment process at UVic, assist you in developing your narrative, and outline an effective structure for organizing your materials. Also useful for graduate students who plan to apply for teaching jobs! NOTE: Teresa will be away for a few months next year, so if you need this workshop please take it now!
Open to all those who are involved in instruction
Teaching Tips Series #3 ~ PowerPoint Revisited
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
2:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM, HHB 128
With Professor Marty Wall, Department of Psychology
A reprise of last year's LTC workshop on using PowerPoint as an effective teaching tool rather than as a distracting impediment to learning. For those who could not attend last year, we will discuss the differences between presenting and teaching, the strategy of "less-is-more," the do's and don'ts of teaching with PowerPoint, and guidelines for animating slides to enhance teacher-student communication. Dr. Wall encourages participants to bring questions and examples.
Teaching Tips Series Information
LTC Communications Lunch
Thursday, November 22, 2007
11:30 AM ~ 1:00 PM, HHB 128 [Lunch included]
In appreciation for your ongoing support of our programs, The Learning and Teaching Centre is hosting a luncheon for all departmental secretaries and administrators who directly support the heads of academic units (schools, departments and faculties). We hope this will give you an opportunity to tell us how we can best support the needs of your academic unit.
By invitation only.
Proposing an Excellent Teacher for a UVic Alumni Teaching Award: Tips for Nominators
Monday, November 26, 2007
12:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM, HHB 128 [Lunch included]
Co-sponsored by the UVic Alumni Association and the Learning and Teaching Centre.
Sometimes it can seem overwhelming to nominate a deserving instructor for a teaching award. However, it really is quite straightforward and well worth the effort when you see the positive impact such recognition can have. This information session and hands on workshop aims to simplify the process and offer tips for a successful nomination, including ideas for drafting a nomination statement and useful sources of documentation in support of your argument. All students and colleagues interested in nominating a deserving teacher for either the Harry Hickman Teaching Award (for Faculty) or the Gilian Sherwin Teaching Award (for Sessional Instructors, Lab Instructors, Senior Lab Instructors and Limited Term Faculty) are welcome. This workshop will also assist those nominating a colleague for any teaching award on or off campus. If you have any questions regarding this workshop or the Alumni Awards for Excellence in Teaching, please contact Marlene Bergstrom at 721-6012 or mbergstr@uvic.ca.
Teaching Excellence Award Winners ~ Listing
The Chair's Role in Facilitating Effective Program Redesign
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
2:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM, HHB 128
With Dr. Sarah Blackstone, Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts and Teresa Dawson, Director, Learning and Teaching Centre
With increased emphasis on enhancing our graduate and undergraduate programs, and motivated by a wide range of factors such as competition for the best students and external departmental reviews, chairs, directors and associate deans are increasingly finding themselves in a position of needing to lead their colleagues through a process of redesigning academic programs. Students generally want programs that are coherent, cohesive and easily navigated; faculty generally want to teach interesting courses in a rewarding way, be valued as teachers and to feel that their workload relative to that of their colleagues is fair. This session will aim to provide you with some tools that will help facilitate a program redesign process within your department or faculty. What are the questions to ask, where does one start, what might some of the common pitfalls be that can be avoided? Both presenters have experience in helping colleagues navigate this sometimes challenging and often controversial process.
Who should attend: This workshop is designed for chairs, directors and associate deans. You are invited to bring members of your curriculum committee and other faculty members who may be interested in taking on administrative roles in the future.
If you have any questions, please contact Jan Nolan at 472-5491 or jnolan@uvic.ca.
By Invitation Only
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