Become a MERLOT Peer Reviewer

Are you interested in becoming a MERLOT Peer Reviewer and joining a MERLOT Editorial Board? MERLOT has developed training for Peer Reviewers to ensure that they become familiar with MERLOT Peer Review processes and policies. MERLOT Management conducts GRAPE Camp (Getting Reviewers Accustomed to the Process of Evaluation) on a regular basis, to train Peer Reviewers. GRAPE Camp consists of a series of three one-hour workshops online, one per week. You can also…

For more information on the potential impact of Twitter in the classroom, see the article, "Beyond Bieber: Twitter Improves Student Learning" at: http://news.msu.edu/story/beyond-beiber-twitter-improves-student-learning/.

The Journal of Instructional Research (JIR) is an annual publication by the Center for Innovation in Research and Teaching at Grand Canyon University that highlights research relevant to best practices in post-secondary instruction. Unique to JIR is the use of a two-stage evaluation process with public peer review, interactive discussion and final formalized peer review.

We are seeking your participation in reviewing, providing feedback and discussing the current submissions to JIR. All…

Tired of the same old, same old standard PowerPoint presentation? Looking for something a little different to catch your students attention? Prezi is the solution for you! Prezi presentation software allows you to put various ideas and images on the screen and zoom in or out to show their relative importance and relationship with one another. Attend this 30-minute webinar for strategies to guide effective integration of Prezi presentations in your online classroom.

• Tuesday, October 2, 2012,…

All Students, Staff, Faculty and Alumni of Grand Canyon University are invited to submit a paper addressing "Diversity." Specific topics may be drawn from government, business, education, science, or the workplace. Submissions will be considered for recognition and presentation at an Honors Symposium in December 2012, and for publication.

This symposium is intended to provide a forum for all interested students, staff, faculty and alumni to express their positions regarding the theme of the…

There are a host of conferences for faculty to engage in dialogue about scholarly teaching. From assessment to general education to service learning to technology (and everything in-between), there is a conference to fit your particular needs and interests. View the comprehensive calendar of post-secondary teaching and learning events at: http://www.kennesaw.edu/cetl/resources/na_conf_list.html#general.

Teaching with Skype
While asynchronous communication is an effective means of interacting with students, there are times when you just can't beat "live" interaction. Skype is an intuitive, free video chat application that provides an easy way to engage with your students "face-to-face." Attend this 30-minute webinar for strategies to guide effective integration of Skype in your online classroom.
•    Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 3:00-3:30pm AZ - https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/941187776…

Below are some of the workshops and seminars available in the coming months. To RSVP please email Karen.Fritz@gcu.edu with your GCU username and employee ID number.

Registration will close for all workshops on the Thursday prior to the start date.
 
9/3/2012
 Turnitin Workshop
 
Registration open until 8/30/2012
 This is a short self-paced workshop that can be completed on the faculty member's own time within a 2 week timeframe from the start date. The workshop provides faculty with…

The ILA is pleased to partner with The Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond on the 2012 Fredric M. Jablin Doctoral Dissertation Award. This award is given annually to a scholar whose doctoral dissertation research, while on any topic and from any discipline, demonstrates substantial insights and implications for the study of leadership. The award was established to honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Fredric M. Jablin (1952-2004).

In order to be eligible for the…