AI Insights & More with Magna's Digital Library
Did you know that with just 20 minutes of your time, you can gain valuable insights into enhancing your teaching effectiveness? As a faculty member, you have access to a library of on-demand videos covering relevant teaching topics, all designed to fit into your busy schedule.
This is what the Magna 20 Minute Mentor library is all about. These videos give you access to top presentations by the best educational experts and are designed to help educators teach more effectively and teach with confidence.
How Can AI Literacy Help Students Use AI Tools More Efficiently? How Can I Spark and Sustain Engagement in Reluctant Learners? How Can I Create a Memorable Course Finale?
Continue reading to check out some suggested Magna videos that also include supplemental resources, providing you with practical tools at your fingertips...
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International and Social Justice Education Summit
Registration for the annual International and Social Justice Education Summit is now open. The theme of this year’s summit is “Displacements, Migrations, and Diasporas” and will feature a keynote address by Dr. Howard French, professor of journalism at Columbia University and author of the book Born in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World War.
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Become an Ally Advocate
- Enhance your course accessibility with Blackboard Ally tool
- Earn a digital badge
- Earn 1.0 CEUs
- Opt into Ally Advocate Coaching and earn $350 stipend per coached peer who earns the badge
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Using the Date Management Tool to Update Course Dates
As the Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 courses will be created in Blackboard within the next couple of months, we thought it would be a great time to remind you about the Date Management tool in Blackboard. You can use this tool to update content dates when you copy a course from a previous term or calendar year. Date types that can be updated through this handy tool include due dates, availability, and adaptive release dates related to the course content.
Feel free to view this 3-minute video on where to find and how to utilize Date Management. Please note that this tool works with dates that are set up through a date feature. Any date that you type out (for example in module titles, in text boxes, in announcements, etc.) will need to be individually, manually updated.
Looking for more tips on Blackboard tools? Visit the Faculty Blackboard Support page on the Academy website and find the heading "Blackboard Tips, Tools, & Resources for Faculty". Click the toggle to view a list of topics with a quick write-up and/or short video for each topic.
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On-Demand PD Opportunities This Semester
There are six on-demand professional development credit opportunities available this semester. Watch the recording or participate at your convenience and submit the corresponding action plan by the deadline to receive CEU credit.
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Connect More with the Academy and Win
Participate in four highlighted workshops, GECs, or events between August 2023 – May 2024 and win a teaching tech-themed prize as part of the Academy’s year-long Connect MORE program.
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Upcoming Lunch & Learns
Join us for a lunch & learn session this semester. All sessions are offered once a month in a flexible format, so you can choose how you would like to attend. In-person attendees will be provided with lunch. Registration is required.
Four Connections
- Four simple yet effective practices to increase connection with your students and promote student success in your face-to-face or online classroom.
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Learn More & Register (session today @ 12 p.m.)
Ally for Everyone
- A powerful tool designed to enhance the accessibility and usability of course content.
- Learn More & Register
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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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Do you teach a historically difficult course in which students struggle to earn passing grades? Would you like to learn about additional academic support targeted to help your students succeed? Come to a virtual information session about the Academic Support Center’s Supplemental Instruction program to discuss this internationally recognized model for academic support and how you can get your classes involved to boost student outcomes in a collaborative, peer-to-peer environment.
Dates/Times: Tuesday, April 9 at 3 p.m. or Wednesday, April 10 at 11 a.m. Email Sandra Marchetti (ms33855@harpercollege.edu) to RSVP and for the link to attend.
The Strategic Planning and Accountability Committee has developed a SWOT Analysis draft that will serve as a starting point for the College. A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis is a critical aspect of planning as it clearly identifies our current state of affairs, highlighting areas in which we are strong as well as those that need our focused attention. The dialogue session on March 11 began with a presentation that provided an overview of a SWOT analysis and the draft. Watch the recording and provide feedback through March 22.
Did you know the Library is holding two brand-new workshops this semester? “Fact or Fake? Identifying Real News and Science” will delve into how students can sort fact from fiction online today, and “Using AI Ethically and Effectively” will give students a basic introduction to generative AI, including its limitations, ethical concerns, and responsible ways to use AI. In addition, the Library is again offering workshops on citing and avoiding plagiarism. All workshop attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion, which they can share if you want to give credit or extra credit. Dates and registration information can be found using the link above. If you have questions, reach out to Jen Lau-Bond, Coordinator of Library Instruction (jlaubond@harpercollege.edu).
Did you know that Harper’s Educational Foundation has more than $3.5 million in scholarship funds available for students next academic year? Scholarships are available for certain areas of study as well as for different types of students including adult students, undocumented students, transfer students, Veteran students, and more. Encourage students to apply to the Educational Foundation Scholarship Application today. The priority deadline for returning students is April 8.
Please contact the Service Desk with any technical issues or questions: 847.925.6199, servicedesk@harpercollege.edu. You can also visit the Service Desk HIP page for information about Office 365, take-home software, Employee Technical Skills Training information, to Live Chat with the Service Desk, and more.
Use the link above to view important dates and deadlines from the Registrar's Office.
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What do we know about our students and the success of our students?
Shared by the Learning Assessment Committee
Did you know that there is an array of information available to Harper College faculty and staff on HIP? Are you looking for evidence that can be used to inform decisions? Simply type “data” in the HIP search bar to view the Bits N Bytes webpage, a collection of interactive reports that provide comprehensive trends on the success of our students, admissions, financial aid awarded, and much more!
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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 2024: Communication (primary assessment) and Quantitative Reasoning (follow-up assessment).
As a reminder, if your course was selected, assessments are to be completed by May 17 and are due to the Outcomes Assessment Office by May 24.
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Faculty Retreat Recap: "Harper Faculty Present: Research Based Practices"
Shared by Stephanie Whalen, Academy Chair, English & Interdisciplinary Studies
The 2024 Faculty Retreat “Harper Faculty Present: Research Based Practices” took place at the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, which offered a unique opportunity for faculty to attend a show at the end of the Friday program.
Continue reading to learn more about the programming and extended work opportunities featured during the retreat, view images from the retreat, and more.
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Regular and Substantive Interaction
As online faculty know, an imperative part of an effective online course is the human interactions that take place throughout the semester. The term “regular and substantive interaction” (RSI) describes not only what the Department of Education requires within online courses from schools receiving federal aid, but also a useful standard to ensure that the most valuable type of communication is taking place.
To see exactly what is meant by RSI, visit this resource by Everett Community College. Feel free to evaluate the most frequently used types of interaction in your courses to see if they fit within the “regular and substantive” category.
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Teaching Online Successfully: Register Now for Summer Courses
Register now for a Teaching Online Successfully course taking place this summer. There are three options to choose from based on your needs: Create, Facilitate, or Enhance. Each course is two weeks, fully online, 1 GEC, and there is no cost.
Please note: Completion of either the Create course or Facilitate course fulfills the professional development requirement for new online/blended instructors at Harper.
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Upcoming Professional Development Credit Opportunities |
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March 20, 12 p.m. (CEUs: n/a)
April 1 - May 10 (GECs: 3) register by March 21
April 8 - April 21 (GECs: 1) register by March 25
April 9, 4:30 p.m. (CEUs: 0.15)
April 12, 8 a.m. (CEUs: 0.5)
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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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Beware of Phishing Scams: Phishing uses email, phone calls, texts, or malicious websites to trick you into providing personal information that may lead to identity theft or other fraudulent use. Harper College will never email you and ask for personal identifiable information such as your ID, password, date of birth, social security number, or bank account. If you receive an email asking for this information, delete it immediately.
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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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