GFT-500-S

Faculty Orientation

This 1-hour orientation is designed to prepare new and returning campus faculty members to use SMART and iRespond technology in the classroom. Other topics covered include the Campus Peer Classroom Review (CPCR) form and process, SETs, CATs, and feedback expectations and best practices.

Modality

Face-to-face, on campus

Duration

1 hour

Sections

Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 1pm in room 33-107

GFT-510-S

iRespond Basic Training

This 1-hour face-to-face session is designed to prepare campus faculty members to use the iRespondNow and iRespond software which is installed on the campus classrooms computers.

Modality

Face-to-face, on campus

Duration

1 hour

Sections

Friday, January 17 at 9am in room 33-107

GFT-511-S

Initial SMART Podium Training

This 1-hour face-to-face session is designed to prepare campus faculty members to use the SMART Podium and SMART Notebook software which is installed in most of the campus classrooms.

Modality

Face-to-face, on campus

Duration

1 hour

Sections

Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 11am in room 33-107

GFT-601-S

LoudCloud Campus Edition Training - Synchronous

This 1-hour face-to-face session is designed to prepare returning campus faculty members to use the new campus edition LMS. Access to a sandbox classroom is provided to help faculty members familiarize themselves with navigation and LMS features.

Modality

Face-to-face, on campus

Duration

1 hour

Sections

Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 2pm in room 33-107

Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 9am in room 33-107

PFD-550-S

Faculty Performance Review and Policy Discussion

This is an opportunity for all new and returning faculty to review use of all classroom tools.  Faculty will also be able to ask questions on GCU's policies for classroom instruction. Participants will review the requirements in the Faculty Policy Manual and will have an opportunity to interact with their peers to discuss these requirements as well as best practices.  The faculty Peer Campus Review process will also be discussed in this workshop.

Modality

Face-to-face, on campus

Duration

1 hour

Sections

Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 8:30am in room 33-107

PFD-555-S

Encouraging Strong Writing in All Courses

This campus based workshop focuses on methods of promoting improvement in writing skills in all courses across all disciplines. Written communication skills are invaluable in higher education and in the professional community, and this workshop provides instructors with tools to assist in the development of these skills regardless of discipline.

Modality

Face-to-face, on campus

Duration

1 hour

Sections

Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 8:30am in room 33-207

PFD-552-S

Tools to Enhance Discussions in the Classroom

This campus based workshop is designed to discuss tools that can be used to enhance the learning experience in classrooms. This workshop explores some of the ways faculty members can promote student success and engagement in discussions.

Modality

Face-to-face, on campus

Duration

1 hour

Sections

Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 11:30am in room 33-107

PFD-505-S

Academic Integrity Workshop

This workshop is designed to help participants learn how to handle academic integrity concerns in their GCU classrooms. Topics include identifying and investigating concerns, using Turnitin (TII) and other GCU resources, and the reporting process for issues of academic integrity.

Modality

Face-to-face, on campus

Duration

1 hour

Sections

Friday, January 17, 2014 at 1:30pm in room 33-107

PFD-551-S

Effective Facilitation Practices Workshop

What is quality instruction? This campus-based workshop focuses on answering this question relative to quality instructional techniques, classroom management strategies to engage the learner, and feedback. Emphasis is placed on engaging students for the duration of a class period and on grading efficiently and effectively.

Modality

Face-to-face, on campus

Duration

1 hour

Sections

Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 3pm in room 33-107

PFD-574-S

Classroom Assessment Techniques

The workshop provides faculty members with tips, strategies, and best practices to help better assess student comprehension of the weekly course concepts. Participants will discuss ways to use formative assessments to direct their teaching and ensure relevance based on each class' unique content and needs.

Modality

Face-to-face, on campus

Duration

1 hour

Sections

Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 2pm in the CAS 3^rd floor conference room