A Conversation with our Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Rabia Ali: "The Role of Higher Education in Countering Violent Extremism"
Come join us for an engaging discussion led by our Fulbright Scholar in Residence, Dr. Rabia Ali, sociologist at the International Islamic University in Pakistan. During this professional development session, Dr. Ali will discuss ethnic and racial incidents of violent extremism in the U.S. and Pakistan and explore the role of higher education in building resistance to extremism. The Office of International Education and the Teaching for Equity Community of Practice will also guide participants in learning new terms related to violent extremism as well as identifying and adding new terms from the lecture. South Asian refreshments will be served at this session.
April 27, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m., Building D, Room D193 (includes refreshments and a lecture/discussion)
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Blackboard How-To Videos for Students
If you are looking for short, simply worded, Blackboard how-to videos to share with your students then please scan this collection for options that may be applicable. The videos reside in the "Blackboard Student Resources" folder within Panopto. You can give the students the link to the whole folder or the links to specific videos that you would like them to review.
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You're Invited: Communities of Practice Share-ousel
Stop by the Academy (Building F, Room F317) between 2:30 - 4:15 p.m. on April 28 for the 2023 Communities of Practice Share-ousel. This is an annual event for sharing, recognizing, and celebrating the work of CoPs at Harper.
As part of the Share-ousel open house experience, you will receive a bag to collect handouts and giveaways from each CoP as you visit their display. You can also enjoy carnival-themed treats in the Academy lounge, including funnel cake fries, popcorn, corn dogs, soft pretzels, and ice cream treats. Please join us to learn more about the incredible work of our CoPs, share your feedback, and vote for the distinctions in innovation, assessment, sharing, and overall presentation. Hope to see you there!
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Register for the Digital Teaching Symposium
Anthology will be hosting an online Digital Teaching Symposium on May 4, and registration is free. Anthology is the parent company of some of our most-used campus EdTech tools, including Blackboard and Ally. This event is for anyone in an instructional role who is interested in discovering innovative uses of technology in an ever-changing teaching environment. The sessions are presented by higher ed educators from around the world who are sharing tips and ideas that will expand your knowledge of what’s possible with education technology.
The event will feature a keynote speech on the latest ChatGPT and AI developments, along with a recommended path for digital educators. Other highlights include sessions on inclusivity in online courses, student engagement, accessibility, and Blackboard Ultra.
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Summer Resources: Blackboard Course Template and More
Summer 2023 course shells are now available in Blackboard. The Academy team has developed some resources to help you as you prepare for the summer semester, including a Blackboard Course Template.
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Get Started with Panopto
Panopto is a cloud-based video platform that is now available to Harper faculty. Panopto provides an all-in-one solution for recording, editing, captioning, and sharing videos! Panopto is integrated with Blackboard and Webex, which provides easy access and a streamlined workflow for faculty and students.
We’ve been hearing feedback from faculty who have started using Panopto and it’s been overwhelmingly positive! Faculty like how Panopto is easy to use and provides a way to record videos, edit, and add interactive features. As an instructor you can see the viewing statistics of a video which can help guide your approach to engaging students. If you missed the Academy’s Panopto Basics workshop series, there are plenty of opportunities to get started with Panopto.
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Academy & Blackboard Support for Faculty: How to Get Help
The Academy team is available on campus for drop-in support in Building F, Room F317, as well as available for remote support.
Not sure what to ask or where to start? We’re here for you! Just fill out the Academy Request Form, and an Academy team member will follow-up with you.
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Come support your students as they get ready to graduate! The Registrar's Office, Harperstore, and Herff Jones are sponsoring this event tomorrow, April 13 from 1-7 p.m. where students will: order/pick up their cap & gown; meet with local universities to pursue a 4-year degree; take photos with friends; enjoy raffles and snacks; and more!
Join the Teaching Information Literacy Community of Practice to learn about trauma informed teaching and how it can help address student needs at Harper. During this workshop Rebecca Tolley, Professor and Librarian at East Tennessee State University, will discuss the trauma informed framework comprised of the six principles of TIC, the 4 R’s and the 3 E’s. Participants can join virtually or in-person, where lunch will be served. Learn more and register using the link above.
Each month, Student Engagement highlights the many events taking place on campus and virtually in Harper Happenings. View this month's issue using the link above.
Do your students struggle to accurately cite their sources? Encourage them to come to one of the Library’s Citation Workshops this spring! The Library is offering 30-minute workshops to help students learn the basics of MLA or APA style citation. Workshops are available both on campus and online in April and May.
Use the following links to learn more about and register for upcoming programs from the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
ReAction 2023, held on April 12 and 13, will include two half days of virtual presentations and in-depth discussions with educators, thought leaders, and technologists all focused on improving learning outcomes and saving time with video + feedback. Hosted by GoReact, a tool available to all Harper faculty, this event is for anyone in higher ed (whether you’re an expert at using video assessment or you’ve never tried it) looking for ways to empower confident skills for learners and streamline assessment for instructors. Use the link above to learn more and register for this free conference.
Use the links below to view important deadline and due dates from the Registrar's Office:
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General Education Assessment Reminder
Shared by the Learning Assessment Committee
The Learning Assessment Committee and its related Work Groups are facilitating the assessment of two General Education Learning Outcomes during Spring 2023: Critical Thinking (primary assessment) and Information Literacy (follow-up assessment).
As a reminder, if your course was selected, assessments are to be completed by May 19, and are due to the Outcomes Assessment Office by May 26.
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A HyFlex class session of the "Equity Teaching Academy: Reflect on Equity" Graduate Equivalency Course with instructor Tony Bradburn, director of DEI at D214. |
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New Faculty Reads Display at the Library: Engaging Your Students
Shared by Jennifer Lau-Bond, Coordinator of Library Instruction
We all know the “blank stare” from students. You’re trying to give a lecture, facilitate a discussion, or introduce a new activity, and there’s a sea of blank faces staring back at you. Are they listening? Did they understand what you said? Did they care? Every teacher has been there! The Library’s newest Faculty Reads display on “Engaging Your Students” might help you come up with new ways to keep your students interested and learning.
Here’s just a sampling of the books on display:
- Keeping Us Engaged: Student Perspectives (and Research-Based Strategies) on What Works and Why
- Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It
- Diversity & Motivation: Culturally Responsive Teaching in College
- Drawn to Teach: An Illustrated Guide to Transforming Your Teaching
- Battling Boredom: 99 Strategies to Spark Student Engagement
Visit the display on the Library’s 3rd floor outside the Academy (Building F, Room F317) or visit our online display for links to these books and more.
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"What I Learned When Visiting a Colleague's Hybrid Class"
After being invited to attend a colleague’s class, dean Bonni Stachowiak wrote a letter to the faculty member, Elizabeth Powell, describing what she observed and how Powell exemplified effective teaching.
This interesting letter will show you how an experienced instructor led her in-person and Zoom students, together, in an active and engaging learning experience, including some of the types of content, tools, and approaches she used. We encourage you to take a couple of minutes to check out this short narrative.
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Upcoming Professional Development Credit Opportunities |
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April 14 - April 15 (CEUs: 0.4 Friday and 0.7 Friday & Saturday)
April 19, 12 p.m. (CEUs: 0.15)
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What's Happening @ Harper? |
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Academy for Teaching Excellence | 847.925.6174 | Building F, Room F317
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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The mission of the Academy for Teaching Excellence is to create a vibrant teaching and learning culture for full-time and adjunct faculty that cultivates professional development in support of student success. |
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Accessibility: Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation or who have questions about physical access may contact the event host or Access and Disability Services at ads@harpercollege.edu, 847.925.6266, at least two weeks in advance of the event date.
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Harper College enriches its diverse communities by providing quality, affordable, and accessible education. Harper College, in collaboration with its partners, inspires the transformation of individual lives, the workforce, and society. |
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