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OfflineGCU is pleased to offer $500 SoTL research stipends for accepted manuscript to the Journal of Instructional Research. To be eligible for the SoTL research stipend, your initial manuscript submission must be received by December 16, 2011. You will receive feedback on your original submission by January 6, 2012; revised manuscripts are due on January 13, 2012.
GCU is pleased to offer $500 SoTL research stipends for accepted manuscript to the Journal of Instructional Research. To be eligible for the SoTL research stipend, your initial manuscript submission must be received by December 16, 2011. You will receive feedback on your original submission by January 6, 2012; revised manuscripts are due on January 13, 2012.
The Journal of Instructional Research (JIR) is an annual publication by the Center for Innovation in Research and Teaching at Grand…
OfflineDid you know that CIRT offers research mentoring and support?
Need a little help or guidance on your research idea? Simply looking for a sounding board to discuss your idea? CIRT offers individualized research support and mentoring for those seeking a little guidance. Contact Jean at [email protected] to discuss your research project, idea or concept.
OfflineThe MIST webinar, Teaching with Jing, scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 23 has been cancelled due to low enrollment; please register for the final JING webinar scheduled for Dec. 1.
See the MIST webinar schedule for upcoming webinar topics.
OfflineOften, we find that our teaching and our classroom activities are disconnected from the broader world in which we live. Not to say that our teaching isn't timely or relevant, rather our instructional activities and topics are more likely to be driven by the curriculum than by current events. But, in the wake of the Penn State scandal, where is the line between course content and current events?
A recent article by the Chronicle of Higher Education discusses how the Penn State scandal has influenced classroom activities: http://chronicle.com/article/In-Penn-State-Classrooms/129712/.
This article hit home for me... not because of the topic or because I am surprised that students want to discuss the happenings on their campus, but because I fear that perhaps my own teaching has become too static, too pre-determined... too curriculum-based. In a nutshell, have I become so…
OfflineJoin us for the next webinar in the MIST series: Teaching with Jing.
Ever wish you could record what is on your computer screen to share with your online class? Jing is the answer for you! Attend this 30-minute webinar for a how-to overview of this simple screen-capture application.
- Mon, Nov. 7 (4:00 pm, AZ Time) https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/852072528
- Tues, Nov. 15 (5:00 pm, AZ Time) https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/959975809
- Wed, Nov. 23 (6:00 pm, AZ Time) https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/694245648
- Thurs, Dec. 1 (7:00 pm, AZ Time) https…
OfflineNational Distance Learning Week (November 7-11, 2011) is designed to generate greater awareness and appreciation for distance learning, including K-12, Higher Education, Corporate and Military, while recognizing leaders and best practices in the field. For more information, see http://www.usdla.org/ndlw/. As part of NDLW, you are invited to attend the following free webinars.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011
Time: 1 - 2:00 pm (ET)
Topic: Online Learning - Will the growth continue?
Presenter:
Todd A. Hitchcock, USDLA Board Member, Senior Vice President, Online Solutions & Business Development, Pearson
Over the past decade, the growth in students taking online courses in K-12 and Higher Education has outstripped the increase in the number of students enrolling in traditional programs. We know the numbers and we know the 'whys' but the question is, will this trend…
OfflineCIRT is creating a new "Research Spotlight" series aimed at showcasing the research of GCU faculty.
Are you currently conducting research? Have you recently published or presented your scholarly work? If so, please submit a brief abstract of your scholarly activities to be highlighted in the CIRT Research Showcase. You simply send an abstract of your work, your photo and a brief biography and we do the rest! Join us in sharing the exciting work being conducted by GCU faculty.
OfflineJoin us Wednesday, October 19 at 6:00pm (AZ time) for an informative webinar on "Teaching with YouTube".
YouTube is not just for entertainment anymore! Attend this 30-minute webinar to learn how to effectively utilize YouTube to host your own instructional videos for your online classroom. Webinar will discuss strategies for enhancing the quality of your videos as well as a technical "how to" for hosting your videos on YouTube.
Click on the following link to register:
- Wed, Oct. 19 (6:00 pm, AZ Time) https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/850413112
OfflineYouTube is not just for entertainment anymore! Register now for the new webinar... first webinar broadcast is TONIGHT!
Attend this 30-minute webinar to learn how to effectively utilize YouTube to host your own instructional videos for your online classroom. Webinar will discuss strategies for enhancing the quality of your videos as well as a technical "how to" for hosting your videos on YouTube.
- Mon, Oct. 03 (4:00 pm, AZ Time) https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/929206529
- Tues, Oct. 11 (5:00 pm, AZ Time) https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/512399880
- Wed, Oct. 19 (6:00 pm, AZ Time) https://www1.gotomeeti…
OfflineMERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resources for Learning and Online Teaching) provides a host of FREE materials, resources and links to enhance your teaching and professional practice.
Ever find yourself needing some sort of instructional aid or enhancement to supplement your teaching? MERLOT is a one-stop-shop for all things educational... and, even better, all learning objects are searchable by topic or key word... plus, being a MERLOT member is absolutely FREE! So, check out MERLOT, add it to your favorites' list and start investigating the wealth of teaching resources available on the Internet.
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