University Calendar

Learn how to ground your virtual teaching practice in a framework that focuses on presence.  Dating back to John Dewy who molded a scientific process of inquiry into a broader learning approach , this widely embraced practice has been adapted for online teaching and learning.  As we move to establish community norms and cultural practices … Continue reading "Grounding Online Teaching Practice in the Community of Inquiry"

Chunking learning into smaller bits helps students learn. Online mini lectures (short 3-5 minutes) add presence, personality, activity variety, and focused time with the sage on the stage. In this session, we will examine the best practices for creating mini lectures that your students will love! Facilitator: Jenny Hanson, Moderator: Jennifer Bankers-FulbrightFor security purposes, the Links … Continue reading "Mini Lectures: Best Practices"

What do you want to know about Zoom? This session will begin with a poll asking participants what topics they would most like to learn about. Topics may include: Google calendar integration, Zoom app vs. web site, security, tools, hosting and participating features, chat, and recording.Facilitators: Christy Mattingly and Marilyn Wetterer*This sessions may be recorded.For … Continue reading "Zoom Basics*"

Teaching through Zoom is not the same as teaching in a F2F classroom. This session will help you set the stage for communication, provide ideas for structuring group work, and ways to use polling as well as the annotation toolbar to engage students. Facilitators: Christy Mattingly and Marilyn Wetterer *This sessions may be recorded.  For security purposes, … Continue reading "Zoom Training: Effective Zoom Use (Zoom Pedagogy)*"

In the online environment, providing personalized feedback using audio or video is a powerful means of connecting with your students. This session provides tips for using simple-to-use tools that can streamline your grading. Facilitators: Bonnie Tensen, Eric Strom, and Diane Pike *This session may be recorded.For security purposes, the Links doc is only viewable from … Continue reading "Let Them Hear You! Personalizing Your Feedback with Audio-Visual Tools*"

Wanna Talk About It? Open social hosted by Michael Wentzel and Ana Ribeiro. For security purposes, the Links doc is only viewable from an Augsburg email address.    

The first half of this session will present some ideas and options for using library-licensed electronic resources--such as journal articles, streaming videos, and e-books--to extend your course objectives. The second half of the session will discuss finding and using open educational resources, or OER. Both library resources and OER offer innovative pedagogical opportunities and can … Continue reading "Don’t overdue it: How librarians can help you effectively find and use electronic resources to support your course and save students money*"

Candidates for CTP review in 20-21 and all NTT faculty undergoing review are invited to attend this virtual, somewhat truncated, but nonetheless we-hope-helpful workshop on preparing your portfolio. We plan (of course) to email a packet of documents but know from experience that it is the discussion together, questions, and time with peers that can … Continue reading "Faculty Review Portfolios*"

Description:It is not a matter of “if”, but when to use synchronous instruction in virtual learning. We will briefly consider the pros and cons of both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Then, we will engage with research and practices related to virtually synchronous sessions to understand the impact on learning, persistence, and equity. Facilitator: Jenny Hanson … Continue reading "Lets Talk: The Value of Synchronous Instruction"

Description:Establishing positive instructor-to-student relationships is key to developing an environment where students feel supported in, rather than threatened by, the challenges of learning. Given the oft impersonal nature of online communication, how DO instructors effectively convey their commitment to their students’ success? This session discusses strategies for making your remote classroom “high touch.” Facilitators: Bonnie … Continue reading "High-Touch Teaching in a No-Touch (Online) Classroom*"

We all say our technology can do more. In 15 minutes we will show you some amazing features and shortcuts to everyday tasks, as well as discover smart new features in the apps you use every day. Facilitators: Nathan Lind and Marilyn Wetterer *This sessions may be recorded.  For security purposes, the Links doc is only viewable … Continue reading "15 Minute TechTalk: Mac Shortcuts*"

We all say our technology can do more. In 15 minutes we will show you some amazing features and shortcuts to everyday tasks, as well as discover smart new features in the apps you use every day. Facilitators: Nathan Lind and Marilyn Wetterer *This sessions may be recorded.

Wanna Talk About It? Open social hosted by Michael Wentzel and Ana Ribeiro. For security purposes, the Links doc is only viewable from an Augsburg email address.    

Have you ever wondered what experiential learning opportunities would look ifcoursework was all moved to online learning? This session will provide ideas on creating sucheducational experiences. In addition, two examples of experiential learning will be provided.One example will be from Katie Clark as she created ‘online practicum’ for students in theDepartment of Nursing and in … Continue reading "Experiential Learning in the Digital Age: Creating Practicum Opportunities during COVID19*"

Joanne Reeck will present a pre-recorded webinar titled "Responding to Racial Bias and Microaggressions in the Online Environment" presented by Dr. Frank Harris III and Dr. J. Luke Wood; both are professors at San Diego State University and co-directors of Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL), a national research laboratory under the Interwork Institute at … Continue reading "“Responding to Racial Bias and Microaggressions in the Online Environment” Webinar"

Students need more than just technical training in Moodle to prepare for learning online. Learn about what you can do and what the University is doing to prepare students. This session includes a preview of a new tool, go2orientation, that we will be offering as early as Summer Session! Facilitators: Jenny Hanson, Kelsey Richardson Blackwell, … Continue reading "Preparing Students for Online Learning"

Privilege exists in virtual space too. Learn how to make your online environments accessible and inclusive by leveraging technology and already existing classroom practices. We will look at how to create accessible and inclusive materials, manage microaggressions, and support learning with WISE feedback. Facilitators: Lauren Dusek , Jenny Hanson, Christy Mattingly, and Beliza Torres Narvaez … Continue reading "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in an Online Environment"

Description:Drawing from the AugSem design principles, the AugSem Purpose is to help first-year students embrace the expectations and benefits of being a member of a learning community at Augsburg University.   How can we best prepare to meet the needs of our incoming students in a challenging and changing environment?  How can we be both … Continue reading "AugSem 2020 – Welcoming and Supporting the Incoming Class of 2024*"

Description:VoiceThread is an exceptionally user-friendly tool, making it an excellent choice for student presentations. This is an introductory session. Facilitators: Nathan Lind and Bonnie Tensen  *This session may be recorded. For security purposes, the Links doc is only viewable from an Augsburg email address.    

Description:VoiceThread is an exceptionally user-friendly tool, making it an excellent choice for student presentations. This session focuses on creating easy-to-follow directions for online group presentation assignments. Facilitators: Bonnie Tensen and Nathan Lind *This session may be recorded. For security purposes, the Links doc is only viewable from an Augsburg email address.    

Description:If you have heard about zoom bombings, or experienced one, you are well aware of the need to secure learning spaces online. We will review zoom security settings and how to prepare for breaches. We will also identify other internet security issues and share solutions. Facilitators: Jenny Hanson and Ana Ribeiro For security purposes, the … Continue reading "Protecting Learning Spaces on the Internet"

Description:FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (updated in 1977), sometimes referred to as the Buckley Amendment. FERPA is the federal law that requires colleges and universities to maintain the privacy of student education records. FERPA guarantees students the right to consent prior to the release of a record to a … Continue reading "FERPA*"

Designing group presentations in an online course has very unique challenges. Explore considerations and options with this roundtable discussion. Facilitators: Anna Sanchez, Tom Morgan, and Eric Strom *This session may be recorded.For security purposes, the Links doc is only viewable from an Augsburg email address.    

Wanna Talk About It? session hosted by Ana Ribeiro and Michael Wentzel with closing remarks from Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, CTL Director. For security purposes, the Links doc is only viewable from an Augsburg email address.