August 2013

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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Summer i>clicker Help Desk
available June through August, 2013
Facilitator: Ed Ishiguro, Learning and Teaching Centre, and Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology.
We will address topics ranging from hardware and software management to classroom applications and question design.
Please email Ed at Ishiguro@uvic.ca for an appointment.

Intensive Summer Teaching Institute (ISTI): Best Practices in University Teaching
Monday, August 12, 2013 ~ Friday, August 16, 2013 inclusive
9:30 AM ~ 4:00 PM, HHB 128
Facilitator: Dr. Marty Wall, Learning and Teaching Centre
In response to requests from colleagues at UVic, we have designed the UVic ISTI both for new instructors who have not had the opportunity for training in teaching in their previous institution and for experienced instructors already at UVic who might not previously have had the opportunity to learn about current best practices in teaching in their discipline. The goals and content of the Institute complement and dovetail with the orientation event entitled “Essentials for Career Success at UVic for New Faculty and Librarians” being held during the week following the ISTI: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 to Thursday, August 22, 2013. Participants can therefore proceed directly from the Institute to the orientation event and hence be better prepared for the classroom.

In addition to microteaching opportunities and learning of the unique features of the UVic teaching environment, the sessions will deal with such topics as teaching and learning strategies, lecturing, syllabus construction, grading student performance, and developing one’s own teaching dossier. Our intent is to make a real difference in how you approach your teaching, to save you time in your teaching preparations, to improve your satisfaction with the learning outcomes of your students, and above all to put you in a position to assume your UVic teaching responsibilities this year with increased competence and confidence.

PLEASE NOTE: This institute is five days long, and attendance on all days is expected. The ISTI is available at a non-refundable charge of $125.00 to all UVic instructors who are accepted into the program. Priority will be given to instructors who have started teaching at UVic within the last three years. Those at UVic for a longer period of time may register and will be placed on a wait list until closer to the date.

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Essentials for Career Success
Wednesday, August 21 and Thursday, August 22, 2013
BY INVITATION ONLY
New Faculty and Librarians will be provided with the essentials needed to build a strong foundation for success in teaching, service and research (if appropriate) at UVic, as well as with an orientation to the broad range of services and programs that can help you achieve your goals. A clear focus for the orientation is the chance to start to build community that will support you and your family now and into the future. This orientation is for anyone who is new (or new-ish) to UVic. Please note: many colleagues are new to UVic but have worked at other institutions, so the orientation is designed with this in mind and caters just as well to mid-career professionals moving to Victoria.
The Agenda and Registration form will be available later in the summer.
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Introduction to Academic Writing [TWC Workshops]
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
1:00 PM ~ 2:20 PM
Location: TBA
Facilitator: Matthew "Gus" Gusul, The Writing Centre
This workshop introduces students to the effective and efficient 40/20/40 academic writing process and provides tips on planning, researching, and incorporating sources, avoiding plagiarism, revising, and self-editing.
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Advanced Research and Writing, Part I: Writing a Top-notch Research Paper [TWC Workshops]
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
2:30 PM ~ 3:50 PM, Location: TBA
Facilitator: Matthew "Gus" Gusul, The Writing Centre
This workshop covers how to write effectively and efficiently through strategic planning and revision. A librarian will review with students how to conduct a literature search to narrow the topic, predict counterpoints and fill in the literature review.
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Advanced Research and Writing, Part II: Developing your Paper [TWC Workshops]
Thursday, August 29, 2013
1:00 PM ~ 2:20 PM, Location: TBA
Facilitator: Matthew "Gus" Gusul, The Writing Centre
You have a fairly clear idea for a paper and have done some research. Now you need to develop the paper into a strong piece of research-based writing. This workshop will help you refine and focus your topic and plan out your paper.
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Advanced Research and Writing, Part III: Presenting your Research [TWC Workshops]
Thursday, August 29, 2013
2:30 PM ~ 3:50 PM, Location: TBA
Facilitator: Catherine Nutting, Department of Art in History
This workshop covers how to present your paper to others, including how to develop a catchy title, describe your research in one minute, answer questions about your research confidently, and design a poster with effective visuals.
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Let's Talk About Teaching
Friday, August 30, 2013
8:30 AM ~ 5:00 PM, Harry Hickman Building
A day of conversations, workshops and networking for all instructors at UVic. The day will include concurrent workshops led by award-winning UVic teachers and LTC staff.
For more information, please see this page featuring presentations from last year’s Let’s Talk About Teaching:
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September 2013 Events