The Centre for Academic and Instructional Development, with teaching partners across campus, is pleased to be offering a workshop series for the Winter 2010 semester. Topics for March include:
Click on the topics for a full description. To register for a session, please e-mail your name and the session(s) you would like to attend to Mary Kendall-Brooks at caid@smu.ca.
Podcasting: Pods aren’t just for whales…
While whales congregate in pods or social groups to interact, educators use a collection of pre-recorded audio or video segments called podcasts to disseminate information to students. Podcasts can be used to benefit student learning, reinforce specific topics, interview guest speakers, etc. In this session, we will explore what podcasts are, some of their uses in teaching and learning, and what you need to know to create your own.
Thursday March 4th, 12:00pm -12:30pm, Atrium 212 Register
Designing Multiple-Choice Questions and Exams
Come explore the benefits and drawbacks of multiple-choice tests, learn the common problems and pitfalls to watch out for, and leave being able to create more effective multiple-choice test items – even those that test students’ critical thinking. The session will conclude with information, and a brief question and answer period on the upcoming transition to in-house scanning for multiple-choice exams.
Friday March 5, 2010, 12-1pm, Atrium 212 Register
RSS Feeds
This workshop is a quick introduction to RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Feeds. We will explore what they are, possible uses in teaching and learning, and show how you can embed RSS Feeds directly into Blackboard to expose students to the latest news and breaking research in their field. Facilitators: Collette Saunders, Stefani Woods, Carol Roderick
Thursday March 11th, 12-12:30pm, Atrium 212 Register
Managing Student Grades through Blackboard
This hands-on session is designed to help you become comfortable working with the Grade Book within Blackboard and tailor it to your needs. After setting up the Grade Book, you will learn how to view, enter, change, and manage student grades.
Monday March 15th, 12-12:30pm, Atrium 107 Register
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