Workshops at LCLC
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Spring 2010 weekly workshop topics
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January
Implementing a wiki in Blackboard for Basic or Advanced Language or Culture Courses
Workshops began on Thursday, January 14th.
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 14th | 10 am |
| Thursday | 14th | 2 pm |
| Friday | 15th | 1 pm |
| Friday | 15th | 2 pm |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.
Implementing Grade Center, creating Mid-Term and Final grades (and making your life easier, long-term!)
No workshop on Monday, 18 January - University closed.
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 20th | 12 pm |
| Wednesday | 20th | 4 pm |
| Thursday | 21st | 10 am |
| Thursday | 21st | 2 pm |
| Friday | 22nd | 1 pm |
| Friday | 22nd | 2 pm |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.
Give students more speaking opportunities with Voice Boards.
No workshop on Friday at 1pm.
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 25th | 12 pm |
| Wednesday | 27th | 12 pm |
| Wednesday | 27th | 4 pm |
| Thursday | 28th | 10 am |
| Thursday | 28th | 2 pm |
| Friday | 29th | 2 pm |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.
February
Using various Wimba Voice Tools to conduct Oral Exams: in class or independently.
Several different approaches to Oral Exams will be discussed, especially for advanced levels (pronunciation, fluency, etc.)
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1st | 12 pm |
| Wednesday | 3rd | 12 pm |
| Wednesday | 3rd | 4 pm |
| Thursday | 4th | 10 am |
| Thursday | 4th | 2 pm |
| Friday | 5th | 1 pm |
| Friday | 5th | 2 pm |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.
Increasing comprehension and/or student preparedness with (text) Discussion Boards.
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8th | 12 pm |
| Wednesday | 10th | 12 pm |
| Wednesday | 10th | 4 pm |
| Thursday | 11th | 10 am |
| Thursday | 11th | 2 pm |
| Friday | 12th | 1 pm |
| Friday | 12th | 2 pm |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.
Collaborative writing with Google Wave: student work beyond the classroom.
No workshop Wednesday at 4 pm or Thursday 2 pm. Google Wave can be a safe place for students to interact with native speakers or others from outside the class. Additionally, the creation can be made accessible to non-class-members for wider sharing - something that has been of interest to upper-level students.
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12 pm | |
| Wednesday | 12 pm | |
| Thursday | 10 am | |
| Friday | 1 pm | |
| Friday | 2 pm | |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.
Provide audio to your students in an easy-to-access format.
No workshop Wed 24 at noon, or Fri 26 at 1pm.
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 24th | 4 pm |
| Thursday | 25th | 2 pm |
| Friday | 26th | 2 pm |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.
Teaching Pronunciation Using Voice Tools
Professor Elizabeth Loentz and Adam Gacs will showcase how they used Wimba Voice Tools in a third year German Conversation Class.
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 25th | 10 AM |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.
March
Prepare for Fall 2010! Learn about wikis and brainstorm what will work best for YOUR Fall 2010 class!
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 3rd | 12 pm |
| Wednesday | 3rd | 4 pm |
| Thursday | 4th | 10 am |
| Thursday | 4th | 2 pm |
| Friday | 5th | 1 pm |
| Friday | 5th | 2 pm |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.
Using Blackboard and non=Blackboard tools to be accessible to your students: Instant Messanger, Skype, and more!
CANCELED - may be rescheduled in April, if there is interest.
Professor Kim Potawski will present a talk that addresses this special group of students! *Please note that this talk is in 1750 UH, not 304 GH*
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 18th | 2 PM |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.
Using Blackboard and non-Blackboard tools in an Advanced Language/Literature/Culture Course: considerations and advice.
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | March 31st | 12 pm |
| Wednesday | March 31st | 4 pm |
| Thursday | April 1st | 10 am |
| Thursday | April 1st | 2 pm |
| Friday | April 2nd | 1 pm |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.
April
Using Blackboard and non-Blackboard tools in an Advanced Language/Literature/Culture Course: considerations and advice.
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | April 1st | 10 am |
| Thursday | April 1st | 2 pm |
| Friday | April 2nd | 1 pm |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.
Come learn about how to best present your teaching portfolio! *Please note that this talk is in 1750 UH, not 304 GH*
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 2nd | 2 PM |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.
Create a single, organized PDF encompassing all the components of a teaching portfolio.
If time allows, we will try out the latest version of Skype as it is often used for interviews.
| Day | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 7th | 12 pm |
| Wednesday | 7th | 4 pm |
| Thursday | 8th | 10 am |
| Thursday | 8th | 2 pm |
| Friday | 9th | 1 pm |
| Friday | 9th | 2 pm |
| Flier | UICal | Google cal |
Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop.