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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.
OfflineThe GCU Faculty Scholarly Engagement and Research Grant program is designed to support innovations in research, teaching, creative work, and the scholarly activities of GCU faculty. The program offers individual and collaborative research grants to support faculty research, teaching and professional engagement in all disciplines. Full-time, part-time, campus-based and online faculty are eligible to apply for available grants.
Faculty Scholarly Engagement and Research Grants are available to promote scholarly activities of GCU faculty, including research, presentations at professional conferences, teaching and/or mentoring.
Faculty Scholarly Engagement Grants are available to support participation at scholarly conferences via funding for:
- Lodging, meals, and transportation, including mileage reimbursement, for presenting research at regional, national or international conferences.
- Conference registration.
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OfflineWeb 2.0 is all the rage in education... in the words of Apple, if you have a classroom challenge or issue, "there's an app for that". In a nutshell, Web 2.0 applications are simply online software that runs directly from the host browser, typically with no downloads or installs involved. And, the best part for budget-strapped educators... Web 2.0 applications are often free! But, are the educational benefits available via Web 2.0 applications worth all the hype?
As discussed in a recent interview in Campus Technology:
Instructional Technologist Marta Masterson is used to some skepticism when students see her syllabus. A lot of them have never heard of Web 2.0 technologies like Diigo, Glogster, Prezi, and PBworks. For some, the thought of using any technology they can't access from their phone breaks them out in a cold sweat. For others, there's a very real concern that investing hours into Web 2.0 projects could result in waking up one morning to…
OfflineAs we move into the second month of CIRT's online presence, one of the most common comments/questions that I receive is "Wow... you have a lot of good information on this website. How do I possibly keep up with it all?" The answer to this question is simple... you don't have to!
The purpose of CIRT is to be a resource to faculty... as such, we strive to be here to facilitate your excellence in being a college faculty member! With this broad goal, it isn't surprising that we have some information on the website that you may find very valuable and other information that you don't find relevant to your particular career path. You can customize your experience on the CIRT website to meet your own professional goals... if there is a blog or an area of the website that you…
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