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January 2019
2019 Best Practices in Curriculum Design, Teaching and Assessment Online Course
View the event website for more information. Are you interested in enhancing your students’ education? Look no further than ASM's Best Practices in Curriculum Design, Teaching and Assessment Online Course. Beginning January 9, 2019, this course provides participants tools to teach with confidence at non-doctoral institutions and insights to prepare a strong application for academic positions.This series of six, two-hour webinars includes: Fundamentals of inclusive teaching Resources for enhancing classroom practices Tips and tools when applying for academic positions Make this part…
Find out more »February 2019
Online with LSE: Addressing Diversity and Inclusion in the Life Sciences Curriculum
Visit website for more information Online with LSE hosts Jeff Schinske, Biology Instructor at Foothill College, for a discussion about his investigation of the impacts of homework assignments that simultaneously address curricular goals and highlight scientist diversity. Register for this webinar here.
Find out more »STiP Webinar: Teaching and Assessing Qualitative Reasoning in STEM Courses
View the event website for more information. One of the core competencies outlined in the 2011 AAAS “Vision and Change” report is the ability for students to use quantitative reasoning to understand and interpret data. The report further recommends that students are able to understand the relationship between science and society. While not explicitly stated, critical thinking skills are a recurrent theme in the report. However, the report does not explicitly nor implicitly include the need for students to develop qualitative reasoning,…
Find out more »Teaching with Technology
Technology can help us increase teaching effectiveness and student learning. This workshop will introduce participants to a variety of digital tools to engage students in learning. Examples of digital tools are blogs and wikis, collaborative space, audio-video, social media, and mobile applications. Workshop Schedule: This workshop takes place online on Thursday, February 28 at 1-2:30PM ET / 12-1:30PM CT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 10AM-11:30AM PT. Registration & Enrollment: Early registration for CIRTL members only is open from Monday, December 10…
Find out more »Getting Hired at Community College: Tips and Strategies from Faculty on Hiring Panels
Description Learn hiring tips from faculty that serve on the hiring committees at community colleges in Iowa, Texas, and Southern California. How might the interview differ from that of a 4-year teaching or research university? What factors should you consider in preparing your application materials and teaching demonstration? What are some common do's and don't's of seeking a job at a community college? Join us to learn the answer to these questions and more. Event Schedule: This online event takes…
Find out more »March 2019
AAC&U’s 2019 Webinar: Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders to Confront Racism
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) is pleased to share their 2019 Webinars for Spring and Summer, moderated by AAC&U Senior Staff. The webinars will feature various perspectives on the big issues facing higher education today. Webinar registration is free for association members. All AAC&U webinars are recorded. AAC&U webinars highlight the work being done at colleges and universities around the country to address challenges and identify best practices for enhancing the teaching and learning experience, demonstrating the value of…
Find out more »Improving Student Writing in Lab Reports Without Teaching Writing
Are you looking for innovative ideas for the classroom? Did you miss ASM’s Conference for Undergraduate Educators (ASMCUE) in 2018? This six-part webinar series, join for one-hour presentations to learn: Innovative practices for the classroom and lab. How to integrate unique case studies into curriculum. Share effective implementation efforts of ASM curriculum guidelines. Content for each webinar does not build on previous webinars. Individuals can purchase the entire series for a discounted price or purchase individual webinars that align with…
Find out more »AAC&U’s 2019 Webinar: The Evolving Contributions of Teaching Centers in Rewriting the Value Narrative of Education
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) is pleased to share their 2019 Webinars for Spring and Summer, moderated by AAC&U Senior Staff. The webinars will feature various perspectives on the big issues facing higher education today. Webinar registration is free for association members. All AAC&U webinars are recorded. AAC&U webinars highlight the work being done at colleges and universities around the country to address challenges and identify best practices for enhancing the teaching and learning experience, demonstrating the value of…
Find out more »April 2019
Thinking Critically from Day ONE of Class
Are you looking for innovative ideas for the classroom? Did you miss ASM’s Conference for Undergraduate Educators (ASMCUE) in 2018? This six-part webinar series, join for one-hour presentations to learn: Innovative practices for the classroom and lab. How to integrate unique case studies into curriculum. Share effective implementation efforts of ASM curriculum guidelines. Content for each webinar does not build on previous webinars. Individuals can purchase the entire series for a discounted price or purchase individual webinars that align with…
Find out more »AAC&U’s 2019 Webinar: Connecting the Branches: Insights from the National Academies Report on Integrative Learning
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) is pleased to share their 2019 Webinars for Spring and Summer, moderated by AAC&U Senior Staff. The webinars will feature various perspectives on the big issues facing higher education today. Webinar registration is free for association members. All AAC&U webinars are recorded. AAC&U webinars highlight the work being done at colleges and universities around the country to address challenges and identify best practices for enhancing the teaching and learning experience, demonstrating the value of…
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