Workshops
an opportunity for faculty to gather and discuss their teaching, counseling, or other faculty work.
Upcoming
LTCC's Teaching Talks are campus gatherings intended to provide faculty (and all interested) an opportunity to discuss current issues in instruction, teaching, and other faculty work. Teaching Talks are intended to create dialogue, foster conversation, and provide opportunities for future innovation and collaboration.Teaching Talks are held on the LTCC campus, and are also livestreamed on YouTube and video archived for later viewing.
Livestream available at: youtube.com/user/immersiveworlds/live
Teaching Talk # 51: Change, Transition, Adaptation
Welcome back to Fall! In this first Teaching Talk of the year, we will use the opportunity to reflect on the challenges (and possibilities) connected to the last year and one half of COVID-19. We, and our students, have experienced unprecedented times and we will use this hour to reflect on change, transition, and adaptation as they relate to our faculty and professional lives.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
12 – 1 p.m.
Please reach out for a Zoom link.
Teaching Talk # 52: Canvas Student Success Elements
The Canvas shell is the foundation of your DE or EVE course. In this workshop, I will discuss elements within Canvas that can be used to focus on student success. This particular workshop focuses on my complete overhaul of a Fall DE class. Please join us to contribute your ideas in terms of how you use Canvas to enhance student success in your classes.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
12 – 1 p.m.
Please reach out for a Zoom link.
Professional Development Workshop: New Faculty Focus
As part of the focus on more professional development workshops, this week we will have our Professional Development Workshop: New Faculty Focus. Please join us for a discussion focused on new faculty concerns. Even if you aren’t new at the college, join in and help our new faculty out with their concerns about teaching, professional development, and related areas.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
12 – 1 p.m.
Please reach out for a Zoom link.
Teaching Talk # 53: The Faculty Life: A Balance
Being a faculty member involves multiple forms of professional and academic work and service. As the chart included with this talk illustrates, faculty life includes teaching, professional work, community service, research, and various forms of creative and professional output. Please join us for a conversation about the strategies available for faculty in terms of achieving professional balance.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
12 – 1 p.m.
Please reach out for a Zoom link.
Teaching Talk # 54: Ideas for Class Discussions
Class discussions are a foundation for many disciplines. Discussions provide an opportunity for students to engage in important consideration of our class content and also allow us to break up the monotony of a class. Please join us for a focus on class discussions. We will consider both F2F and DE classes in terms of strategies for creating effective student dialogue during class discussions. We will also discuss the Discussions available in Canvas and strategies for making DE discussions more engaging.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
12 – 1 p.m.
Please reach out for a Zoom link.
Teaching Talk # 55: Creating a Canvas Navigation Video
An introductory video in your Canvas class is a great way to increase student success in your class. In this workshop, I will use a recent course redesign experience as a way of introducing the Canvas navigation video. Please join us for a focus on the elements that you might include in such a Canvas video. Here is my sample video that I created for my Fall class: https://youtu.be/zDoclzNdeQ0
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
12 – 1 p.m.
Please reach out for a Zoom link.
Teaching Talk # 56: Student Behavior in Class
Many of us are familiar with a situation in which a disruptive student causes challenge for us, and our other students, in a F2F or DE class. In this workshop, we will share experiences about challenges with student behavior, review the LTCC student code of conduct, and discuss techniques that may be used to diffuse challenging student behavior situations in our classes.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
12 – 1 p.m.
Please reach out for a Zoom link.
Teaching Talk # 57: Fall Wrap Up
Please join us for an open discussion about your Fall teaching and professional faculty successes.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
12 – 1 p.m.
Please reach out for a Zoom link.
Archived
LTCC's Teaching Talks are campus gatherings intended to provide faculty (and all interested) an opportunity to discuss current issues in instruction, teaching, and other faculty work. The archives of previous talks are presented here.
Zoom Summer Office Hours
Focus: Join me for an open office hour time to assist with your Summer classes.
July 12, 2021
Zoom Summer Office Hours
Focus: Join me for an open office hour time to assist with your Summer classes.
July 8, 2021
Zoom Summer Office Hours
Focus: Join me for an open office hour time to assist with your Summer classes.
July 6, 2021
Summer Workshop: Zoom, the Basics
Focus: Join me for a focus on Zoom and your summer classes.
July 2, 2021
Summer Workshop: Canvas, the Basics
Focus: Join me for a focus on Canvas and your summer classes.
July 2, 2021
Summer Workshop: Syllabus & Course Content
Focus: Join me for a focus on the syllabus, course content, and your summer classes.
July 1, 2021
ISSI Zoom Training
Focus: This workshop will assist ISSI instructors with Zoom.
July 16, 2021
ISSI Zoom Training
Focus: This workshop will assist ISSI instructors with Zoom.
July 8, 2021
Part-Time Faculty Roundtable
Focus: Join part-time representatives Mary Cook and Candace Fair for a part-time faculty roundtable. The event will include special guests, discussion of part-time faculty issues, Q&A, and more!
Please note: to encourage discussion, the meeting will not be recorded.
June 4, 2021
Teaching Talk #50: Looking Forward: Post-Pandemic Teaching & Learning
Focus: As we imagine what the post-pandemic world might look like, we can consider how teaching and learning will be impacted. Please join us for an open discussion about Post-Pandemic Teaching & Learning.
June 15, 2021
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/6e-XIQ-AoZQ
Teaching Talk #49: Disability Resource Center Faculty & Staff Resource Guide, A Walkthrough with Kellie Greiner
Focus: Join Kellie Greiner for a walkthrough of the brand-new Disability Resource Center Faculty & Staff Resource Guide. Please tune in for a discussion of this great resource and for any of your DRC questions for Kellie.
June 8, 2021
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/dYw49nRJ-M0
Teaching Talk #48: Teaching in a Service Industry Community, Looking at Soft Skills in the Classroom and Beyond
Focus: Many LTCC students work in the local service industry. Workers in the service industry are often asked to practice what is called “emotional labor” in their interactions with customers or guests. This workshop will focus on the local service industry as an opportunity to consider our (and our students’) roles in terms of the emotional labor and soft skills sides of the classroom.
May 18, 2021
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/XtLSUUw3MBo
Professional Development Focus: Working with Videos (Help with Zoom Video Deletions)
Focus: Please join us to learn how to use free programs to create your own videos. Learn about titles, transitions, the timeline, audio, and more! We will cover all aspects of video, audio, and media in this workshop. We will also discuss the upcoming purging of your recordings on Zoom.
May 7, 2021
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/8xvxK2BHi5I
Teaching Talk #47: Classroom Writing
Focus: In many LTCC disciplines, writing is a key component or class foundation. We will focus on what role writing plays in our classes, our challenges with student writing, and opportunities for collaborations such as writing across the disciplines.
May 11, 2021
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/mwH-DJMKhg0
Teaching Talk #46: Interactivity Tips
Focus: Join us for a focus on interactivity in your Canvas or Zoom class.
May 6, 2021
Teaching Talk #45: Creating Great Graphics with Canva
Focus: This Tuesday, please join us for a conversation about how you can use Canva, a free online tool, to create stunning graphics for your classes, including virtual whiteboards, flyers, social media tools, and many other examples.
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/N7wOjpxlMsk
Teaching Talk #44: Faculty and Departmental “Branding”
Focus: In this workshop, we will discuss faculty/department Websites, YouTube channels, and social media use (Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter) in ways that allow you to promote your disciplinary or personal interests and expertise while also leveraging such technology to promote your department, specific courses, and other aspects of LTCC professional work.
April 20, 2021
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Ky9NJ0iDotA
Teaching Talk #43: Welcome Back, Spring Quarter Help
Focus: Please join us for any needs related to your Spring class—Canvas, Zoom, and everything else!
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Zoom Questions: Recordings, Links, Etc. (Spring Break Help)
Focus: Please join us for any needs related to Zoom and your Spring class.
March 29, 2021
Spring Quarter Syllabus Help (Spring Break Help)
Focus: Join me for a focus on getting your Spring quarter class syllabus together.
March 29, 2021
Class Content Tips (Spring Break Help)
March 30, 2021
Focus: Join to learn how to source content in your class (readings, handouts, videos, and more)
New Faculty Focus (Spring Break Help)
Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 1 – 2 pm
Focus: If you are brand new to LTCC teaching, join us for a session focused on the basics of teaching as well as your questions as you get ready for Spring teaching
Open Help Time for Teaching & Learning (Spring Break Help)
March 31, 2021
Focus: Join us at this time to get any help that you might need on your spring classes.
Teaching Talk #42: Multiple Topics: Zoom Transcription; Faculty Website/YouTube Channel; Spring Teaching Questions
Focus: Join us for a focus on a number of DE-related topics and a fielding of Spring questions.
March 16, 2021
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/os-BPM0QP6U
Teaching Talk #41: Creating a New Class and Spring Class Questions
March 9, 2021
Focus: Join us for a discussion of creating a new class from scratch. This builds on the longer workshop (available here: https://youtu.be/5wwFc4Rtk2E) with focus on creating a syllabus (https://ltccteachingandlearning.com/syllabus), using Canvas Commons for OER and open-source materials, using Scribd.com for readings, and using a simple Google search for sample class syllabi. Join us for a discussion of creating a class.
Teaching Talk #40: Zoom, a Year Later (Open Discussion)
Focus: Join us for an open focus on Zoom and how our lives have changed as a result of its use.
March 2, 2021
Professional Development Series: The Faculty Contract
Focus: Mike Spina facilitates a walkthrough of the LTCC Faculty Contract.
February 16, 2021
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/gILj4TAwp3w
Teaching Talk #39: Teaching in the Age of Disinformation
Focus: The focus is on how our teaching may have changed as a result of recent world events, the advent of social media, conspiracy theories, etc. There will be a bit of a pre-intro, but we will hold his more as a Brown Bag talk for you to bring your ideas. A goal of the workshop is to keep a running list of concerns and ideas, as well as suggestions, that can be used in one of your online classes.
February 9, 2021
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/UHZYXomAG8c
Teaching Talk #38: All Things Plagiarism
Focus: A discussion of anti-plagiarism technologies and efforts as connected to DE teaching.
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/BvpTNK4JzVw
Teaching Talk #37: New Canvas Rich Content Editor
Focus: Treva Thomas will present on the new Rich Content Editor in Canvas that is rolling out this month. We will also cover the Plagiarism checking features on Canvas and the new location of Student View.
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yzyq0MvBT4w
Teaching Talk #36: Discussion of Events of January 6, 2021
Focus: A discussion of the events in Washington DC on January 6, 2021.
January 12, 2021
Teaching Talk #35: Last Minute Help
Focus: Log on to get some last-minute help in terms of setting up your Winter class
January 5, 2021
Teaching Talk #34: Fall Wrap-Up
Focus: A conversation about Fall teaching and a focus on looking forward to Winter quarter.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Teaching Talk #33: Teaching, the Basics
Focus: A conversation for those new to teaching: class organization, grading, dealing with students, lesson planning, and more!
November 17, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssdr-OAMtjQ
Teaching Talk #32: Open Focus
Focus: Let’s get together and talk teaching and LTCC professional work.
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/vXG5ZIbEKQw
Teaching Talk #31: Civic Engagement
Focus: In this talk we will consider best practices in terms of creating forms of student civic engagement at LTCC and in the community.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/0JG64WIFP88
Technology Thursdays: Games & Apps in Teaching
Focus: In this Technology Thursday, we will look at implementing games and apps in your DE class.
October 29, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/2DIMydgchmA
Teaching Talk #30: Avoiding Burnout
October 27, 2020
Focus: In this workshop, we will discuss what burnout is and how you can avoid it in your professional work.
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Gk8A5DU51DU
Technology Thursdays: Blogs & Social Media
Focus: In this Technology Thursday, we will look at implementing blogs and social media in your DE class.
October 22, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/B6Uxl_mOMx8
Teaching Talk #29: Students and Empathy
Focus: In this workshop, we will continue our discussions of students and empathy.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/fl4y7VpVoyM
Technology Thursdays: Synchronous v. Asynchronous Technology
Focus: In this Technology Thursday, we will look at the differences between synchronous and asynchronous technology in your DE class.
October 8, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/VOFAkKgvzuU
Teaching Talk #28: Managing Work (at Home) and Parenting; Supporting Student Parents
Focus: In this workshop, we will address managing work at home due to COVID-19 and we will focus on the issue of our students who struggle with parenting challenges at home.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/hEbdxVzo6uo
Technology Thursdays: Humanizing Technology
Focus: In this Technology Thursday, we will look at how to humanize technology in your DE class.
October 1, 2020
Technology Thursdays: Challenges with Zoom
Focus: Focus: In this Technology Thursday, we will look at Zoom best practices in your DE class.
September 24, 2020
Teaching Talk #27: Teaching Check-in
Focus: Please join us for a focus on Fall teaching. What is working in your DE/EVE classes? What are some of your challenges?
Sept. 22, 2020
Technology Thursdays: Multi-Cam Setups & Livestreaming
Focus: In this Technology Thursday, we will look at implementing multi-cam setups and livestreaming in your DE class.
September 17, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Q7eRWyowC1o
Teaching Talk #26: Anti-Racism, Continuing the Dialogue
Focus: A review of recent LTCC anti- racism efforts, discussion of possible steps forward, and a consideration of upcoming efforts related to anti-racism at LTCC.
September 15, 2020
Teaching Talk #25: Tips for Dealing with Stress and Responding to Diversity & Trauma
Focus: This workshop focused on issues of trauma and DEI efforts.
June 16, 2020
Teaching Talk #24: Drafting a Diversity Response Statement
Focus: This working meeting focused on LTCC faculty efforts related to a DEI statement.
June 9, 2020
Zoom Focus: Groups, Screen Sharing, Whiteboard, Polls (ISSI Focus)
Focus: This ISSI workshop focuses on the techniques related to Groups, Screen Sharing, Whiteboard, Polls in Zoom.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/t_sfDrEl084
Managing Attendance in Zoom, Canvas, Passport, and Beyond
Focus: This workshop discusses the various approaches to attendance management in Zoom, Canvas, and Passport.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/w1sif6iDLq4
Teaching Talk #23: Passport/Web Gradebook, the Basics
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Focus: In this Workshop, Dr. Jon Kingsbury will focus on the basics of the Passport/Web. Please attend to learn all that you can do with the Gradebook in Passport.
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/76zqvs6ndlA
Teaching Talk #22: Canvas Gradebook, the Basics
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Focus: In this Workshop, Treva Thomas will focus on the basics of the Gradebook in Canvas. Please attend to learn all that you can do with the Gradebook in Canvas.
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/eniJf3TwduU
Teaching Talk #21: eLumen, the Basics
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Focus: In this workshop, Dr. Mark Williams offered an overview of the main features of eLumen. We discussed logging on, working on curriculum, and creating SLO reports and SLO mapping.
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/OtEKGVM5N6M
Student Behavior
May 7, 2020
Focus: Student behavior, especially that of a disruptive or inappropriate nature, may pose significant challenges to our classes, whether we teach F2F, DE, or in ISP. This workshop considered our experiences with student behavior and focused on some techniques and approaches that may help alleviate some of these challenging contexts of learning. Listen to the video and think about ways to maintain positive student behavior in your classes.
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/pXawDtxFVII
Teaching Talk #20: Open Topic
Focus: Please join us for an open conversation in this week’s Teaching Talk.
May 5, 2020
Creating Community in Your Online Courses
April 30, 2020
Focus: Community is a key aspect of a DE, Online, or Enhanced Virtual Education class. In this workshop, we will focus on best practices for establishing ideas of community in your class and beyond. For those unable to attend live, we will have a video of the workshop available.
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/lji2TSltMCk
Teaching Talk #19: Open Topic
Focus: Please join us for an open conversation in this week’s Teaching Talk.
April 28, 2020
Maintaining (Virtual) Student Engagement Throughout the Class
April 23, 2020
Focus: In this workshop, we discussed some approaches to build on the successful efforts that we have piloted in our virtual courses during the first two weeks of the term. We also had some time open to discuss your current challenges with your virtual classes.
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/XWjpvGUJ730
Teaching Talk #18: Open Topic
Focus: Please join us for an open conversation in this week’s Teaching Talk.
April 21, 2020
Teaching Talk #17: Student Behavior: Challenges and Opportunities
Focus: Student behavior, especially that of a disruptive or inappropriate nature, may pose significant challenges to our classes, whether we teach F2F, DE, or in ISP. This workshop will consider our experiences with student behavior and will focus on some techniques and approaches that may help alleviate some of these challenging dynamics of the classroom.
April 14, 2020
Audio and Sound in Teaching
Focus: This workshop focuses on approaches to sound and audio in your virtual teaching. We will consider use of microphones (wired and Bluetooth), smart phone applications, and the basic mixing of a voice track with a sound or audio (music) track. Bring your questions to the workshop!
April 15, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/uYmMPE_PReo
Teaching Talk #16: "It’s the first week of Spring Quarter and I am thinking about..."
Focus: Welcome back to Spring quarter. This workshop focuses on discussing what is on your plate in terms of Spring faculty work.
April 7, 2020
Proctorio, the Basics
Focus: Proctorio is a tool designed to monitor your students' behaviors, as well as lock-down unauthorized computer content or technology, during an exam or quiz. Join tonight to take a walk-through of Proctorio. For those unable to attend, a video of the workshop will be created.
April 6, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/LWio9UL8CjU
Using Discussions in Canvas
April 1, 2020
Focus: This workshop will discuss the use of text-based discussions in Canvas. We will consider differences between discussions based in video, such as through Zoom, and those using text-based methods. In addition to the Discussions tab, we will look at the use of Chat in Canvas.
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Ws8IWSX1kZM
Using Assignments and Announcements in Canvas
Focus: This workshop will discuss the use of text-based discussions in Canvas. We will consider differences between discussions based in video, such as through Zoom, and those using text-based methods. In addition to the Discussions tab, we will look at the use of Chat in Canvas.
April 1, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/TTaAOyxXJPE
Modules and Pages in Canvas
Focus: In this workshop, we will focus on the differences between Pages and Modules in Canvas. We will argue for the use of Modules as a best practice to increase the effective navigation of your course in Canvas.
April 1, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/7ea7YcTPOaA
The Syllabus and Student Behavior in Canvas
Focus: The focus of this workshop will be on the creation of an effective syllabus and how to address issues of student behavior that may develop in online class discussions, videos, and conversations. Included in the workshop will be Canvas Commons resources that will allow you to bring in ready-made syllabus and student behavior policies into your classes. A resource on the syllabus will also be shared, allowing you to bring in “snippets” that will make your syllabus creation easier.
March 30, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/m6ewbyFvJf0
Video, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of video so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 30, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Z6FWzdSosrk
Zoom, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of Zoom so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 27, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssm6DhU37IQ
Teaching Talk #15: LTCC DEI Efforts
Focus: In this workshop, we discussed ongoing LTCC DEI efforts.
March 24, 2020
Canvas, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of Canvas so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 23, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yKwYtHm832Q
Modules and Pages in Canvas
Focus: In this workshop, we will focus on the differences between Pages and Modules in Canvas. We will argue for the use of Modules as a best practice to increase the effective navigation of your course in Canvas.
March 23, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/7ea7YcTPOaA
Using Discussions in Canvas
March 22, 2020
Focus: This workshop will discuss the use of text-based discussions in Canvas. We will consider differences between discussions based in video, such as through Zoom, and those using text-based methods. In addition to the Discussions tab, we will look at the use of Chat in Canvas.
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Ws8IWSX1kZM
The Syllabus and Student Behavior in Canvas
Focus: The focus of this workshop will be on the creation of an effective syllabus and how to address issues of student behavior that may develop in online class discussions, videos, and conversations. Included in the workshop will be Canvas Commons resources that will allow you to bring in ready-made syllabus and student behavior policies into your classes. A resource on the syllabus will also be shared, allowing you to bring in “snippets” that will make your syllabus creation easier.
March 22, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/m6ewbyFvJf0
I Have a Canvas Shell, Now What?!
Focus: Beyond the basics of your Canvas shell, what do you do next in terms of getting your DE class up and running?
March 22, 2020
Using Assignments and Announcements in Canvas
Focus: This workshop will discuss the use of text-based discussions in Canvas. We will consider differences between discussions based in video, such as through Zoom, and those using text-based methods. In addition to the Discussions tab, we will look at the use of Chat in Canvas.
March 21, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/TTaAOyxXJPE
Video, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of video so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 21, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Z6FWzdSosrk
Zoom, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of Zoom so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 21, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssm6DhU37IQ
Canvas, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of Canvas so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 18, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yKwYtHm832Q
Canvas, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of Canvas so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 18, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yKwYtHm832Q
Zoom, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of Zoom so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 18, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssm6DhU37IQ
Modules and Pages in Canvas
Focus: In this workshop, we will focus on the differences between Pages and Modules in Canvas. We will argue for the use of Modules as a best practice to increase the effective navigation of your course in Canvas.
March 18, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/7ea7YcTPOaA
Video, the Basics Prep
Focus: This workshop will cover many of the possible video systems that may be used during a COVID-19 shutdown. Some of the video approaches we will cover include: Zoom (meetings, synchronous online teaching), Record/Upload Media (Canvas content editor), Canvas Studio (within Canvas), cellphone video (for video creation that can be stored on Canvas), and brief mention of other personalized forms (Skype, Facetime, etc.). A goal of the workshop is to ask participants to consider what the purposes of their video use are.
March 17, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Z6FWzdSosrk
Zoom, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of Zoom so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 17, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssm6DhU37IQ
Canvas, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of Canvas so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 17, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yKwYtHm832Q
Canvas, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of Canvas so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 17, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yKwYtHm832Q
Zoom, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of Zoom so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 16, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssm6DhU37IQ
Zoom, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of Zoom so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 16, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ssm6DhU37IQ
Canvas, the Basics Prep
Focus: Learn about the basics of Canvas so that you can create a more interactive DE class.
March 13, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/yKwYtHm832Q
Teaching Talk #14: Student Notetaking and Strategies for Students with Disabilities, with Kellie Greiner and Treva Thomas
Focus: Students with Disabilities – Software (GLEAN), Notetaking, and Effective Approaches
March 10, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/f6cezFo_Qg4
Teaching Talk #13: Guided Pathways and Its Impact on the Classroom
Focus: LTCC has moved towards a Guided Pathways framework. This new way of thinking about instruction, student services, and the student experience offers many possibilities for the transformation of the College. We will focus on how Guided Pathways will impact the classroom and how we teach or practice other faculty duties.
February 25, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/uC5CWGphoAk
Teaching Talk #12: Integrating the Classroom with Student Services
Focus: Since the College has moved towards a Guided Pathways framework, more and more focus has been placed on the value of connecting instruction, counseling, library services, and student services and campus offerings together. Today’s workshop will focus on the integration of the classroom with student and other services on campus.
February 18, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/SDghuHJJdLU
Teaching Talk #11: Differences Between (and Parallels of) F2F, DE, and ISP Instruction
Focus: LTCC faculty teach in three modalities—F2F, DE, and ISP. While all forms of teaching share in common some key foundations, we discover that each of the three teaching modalities offers its own challenges and opportunities. This workshop will focus on the dynamics of F2F, DE, and ISP instruction.
February 11, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/L8okpAsvZS0
Teaching Talk #10: Teaching in the Age of Mobile and Social Media
Focus: More and more, our teaching has been impacted by mobile and social media. Whether phones in the classroom or aspects of DE learning, we are likely aware of challenges associated with these forms of technology. We will use this talk to discuss both the challenges and opportunities related to this new face of teaching.
February 4, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/4ASuMp8eXa8
Teaching Talk #9: Something that I want to talk about in terms of teaching, but I feel that I can’t talk about, is…
Focus: We often talk about teaching, but sometimes we feel afraid to talk about some of the negative or challenging aspects of teaching. This workshop will offer an opportunity to talk about some of the challenges of teaching that we rarely reflect on.
January 28, 2020
Teaching Talk #8: Favorite Effective Teaching Methods
Focus: In this workshop, faculty will share their experiences with some of their most (and least) effective teaching/pedagogical methods and approaches.
January 21, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/Sww_r1Pp1A0
Teaching Talk #7: "It’s the first week of Winter Quarter and I am thinking about..."
January 7, 2020
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/TFa-h0J_q3E
The Syllabus: Get Ready for Winter (Real Resource Review)
November 22, 2019
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/q-NQHioiZp0
Resource archive: https://ltccteachingandlearning.com/syllabus
Teaching Talk #6: Students, Passion and Emotions
Focus: One of the great values of teaching involves the emotional import of faculty (and students) in the classroom setting. Conversations about many emotions—including student frustration with challenging classes—were shared among the faculty in the workshop.
November 12, 2019
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ZknEtmHiPvk
Teaching Talk #5: Cultural Trends & Teaching
Focus: Cultural trends may have an impact on the classroom. For the faculty in this workshop, it was important to focus on key trends that impact the classroom. One of the major issues was the shift towards mobile and social media. Challenges, and opportunities, of teaching in the world of social media were considered.
November 5, 2019
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ziP1rW4X0js
Teaching Talk #4: Nurturing and Its Limits
Focus: Related to Teaching Talk #3 and the focus on empathy, the faculty who gathered for this teaching talk discussed how nurturing might play a role in the classroom setting. Limits to nurturing were also considered.
October 29, 2019
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/ZJy1hAyCw3c
Teaching Talk #3: Students and Empathy
Focus: Faculty are asked to be empathetic in their classes, but what about situations in which faculty over-empathize with their students. This lively conversation covered many grounds in terms of the topic of empathy and students.
October 15, 2019
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/PXb2KRdcCko
Teaching Talk #2: Sharing a Key Concept: Public Speaking in Class
Focus: Faculty were asked to focus on a key concept that could be important across the various disciplines. One of the attendees suggested the concept of public speaking.
September 24, 2019
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/4UKnDE8Jwj0
Teaching Talk #1 : "It’s the first week of classes and I am thinking about..."
Focus: In this workshop, faculty focused on things on their minds given the first week of classes.
September 17, 2019
Video Replay: https://youtu.be/nDDLtBFAUdM