From “E” to “F”: Enhancing Student Thinking and Learning During Lectures. Many instructors use the authoritative/interactive model of class instruction. A simple way for instructors to move toward a dialogic/interactive model is to move from using the IRE (inquiry-response-evaluation) pattern when asking students questions to the IRF (inquiry-response-feedback) pattern. An overview of the three main … Continue reading "EDTalk with Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright"

If the online Moodle 101 course has seemed daunting or you simply haven't found the time or motivation to go through the course on your own, this event provides the option to go through the online course in a social setting with an Academic LFC guiding the session. If you have one, bring a laptop, … Continue reading "Moodle 101 (the social version)"

Thursday, January 16 | ICD Grants 2019 Panel Presentation | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Marshall RoomAll faculty, and particularly those interested in applying for the ICD Grant Proposal in 2020, are invited to hear from the 2019 ICD Grant awardees about the goals, process, and initial results of their course redesign projects.*UPDATE* This event has … Continue reading "*CANCELLED*ICD Grants 2019 Panel Presentation"

This workshop has a hybrid, e-learning group format that provides participants with an introduction to understanding and responding to microinequities during workplace interactions and in workplace settings. Relevant to faculty and staff of all levels, participation in this workshop can positively impact all interactions and spaces at Augsburg University. Additionally, this workshop allows participants to … Continue reading "From Microinequities to Inclusion"

Wednesday, January 22 | EDTalk with Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright | 3:20 pm – 3:35 pm, Hagfors 151CTL Resource: Forming Student Groups. Reacquaint yourself with the The CTL “Faculty Resources” tab with links to Teaching Tips and Resources.  Highlighted will be a simple, powerful, yet flexible survey tool to aid you in forming more compatible (and thus hopefully more effective!) student groups … Continue reading "*CANCELLED*EDTalk with Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright"

BOOK GROUP: Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life by Melody Moezzi“With candor and humor, a manic-depressive Iranian-American Muslim woman chronicles her experiences with both clinical and cultural bipolarity.”A two-part discussion: You can attend either of the two sessions but should attend both parts. Part 1: Dec 2 at 1:00 pm in OGC 100 (Facilitated by … Continue reading "CTL Book Group Discussion Part 2"

This workshop will highlight four common ideologies, misunderstandings, and behaviors that many well-meaning individuals frequently subscribe to that inadvertently sabotage their best attempts to create and maintain welcoming and inclusive spaces at Augsburg. Additionally, this workshop will provide participants with historical, current, and relevant examples connected to these ideologies, misunderstandings, and behaviors. Finally, this workshop … Continue reading "Working Towards Inclusive Spaces Workshop"

BOOK GROUP: Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life by Melody Moezzi“With candor and humor, a manic-depressive Iranian-American Muslim woman chronicles her experiences with both clinical and cultural bipolarity.”A two-part discussion: You can attend either of the two sessions but should attend both parts. Part 1: Dec 2 at 1:00 pm in OGC 100 (Facilitated by … Continue reading "CTL Book Group Discussion Part 2"

This workshop makes use of the Intercultural Conflict Style (ICS) Inventory, which describes an individual’s preferred approach or style for resolving conflict by reflecting the individual’s culturally learned patterns for dealing with disagreements and expressing emotions. Additionally, this workshop will not only teach individuals about their own preferred approach and style, but also about the … Continue reading "Intercultural Communication and Conflict Styles Workshop"

This interactive workshop allows participants to explore the concept of ableism and other various models of disability. Additionally, participants will examine disability through the lens of diversity and identify underlying sources of prejudice and discrimination commonly experienced by people with disabilities. Finally, this workshop will share tips and resources for creating spaces at Augsburg and … Continue reading "Disability as Diversity: Building Bridges to Full Inclusion Workshop"