AEMy: A Tool for Identifying and Sharing Supportive Strategies (Today at 12 p.m.)
Do you want to explore teaching ideas across several themes generated by your colleagues during the pandemic? Do you want to do some reflective work on inclusive teaching but don't want it to be too time consuming? Want to learn more strategies that can support students across modalities? Please join us today to learn what fellow faculty are doing and share some of your ideas. Faculty are eligible for a $350 stipend for extended work with the AEMy tool after completing the workshop.
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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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Incorporating Trauma Informed Principles in the College Classroom
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.
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Utilizing the Blackboard Retention Center in Our Courses
As course facilitators it is imperative to ensure that students are successfully meeting the learning goals in our courses. Thankfully, Blackboard has made it easy to gather insight into our students’ performance via the Retention Center tool. The Retention Center can use default rules, or rules that we create according to the areas we prioritize the highest, to visually show us students’ engagement and participation.
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Cite it Right! Introducing Citation Workshops from the Library
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.
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Apply Now for the Social Justice Leadership Certificate Cohort
The Social Justice Leadership Certificate (SJLC) program consists of a yearlong, project-based curriculum focusing on social justice theory, the institutional structure and organizational decision-making practices of Harper. All faculty and staff (full- and part-time) are welcome to apply for the 2023-24 SJLC cohort. The deadline for applications is March 24. This program is sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Office of International Education.
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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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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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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.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to take the day to come together as a community to learn, grow, and elevate our collective efforts in supporting and serving students and advancing the College’s mission. On this day, there are no scheduled classes and offices are closed. Learn more using the link above.
Please consider sharing the following information with your students in a Blackboard announcement—
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Registration for Fall: Registration for Fall 2023 opens in April! Check your mail for your personal registration date. Registering for classes early guarantees the best course selection and most flexible payment options. Not sure which classes to take? Meet with an academic advisor to plan your schedule. You can make an appointment right from the “My Advisor” section of your MyHarper portal.
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Graduation: If you are graduating in the Spring or Summer 2023 semester, don’t forget to apply for graduation.
Use the link above to view a compilation of resources and learn more about tech tools and responses from a variety of disciplines so that we can continue to explore how AI might affect teaching and learning.
Use the links below to view important deadline and due dates from the Registrar's Office:
Use the following links to learn more about and register for upcoming programs from the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
On February 25, the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System presented their annual awards. Harper's WHCM was named the nation’s Best Community College Radio Station. Congratulations to WHCM and to station advisor, Brian Shelton, Mass Communication. Learn more using the link above.
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Call for Presentations: Assessment Conference and Share Fair 2023
Shared by the Learning Assessment Committee
The 15th Annual Assessment Conference and Share Fair will be held on September 29. The Call for Presentations is now open!
We are looking for engaging and informative presentations that highlight your progress, insights, innovations, and best practices in assessment. Use your session to inspire your colleagues and to share your passion for teaching, learning, and helping our students succeed.
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You're Invited: Communities of Practice Share-ousel
Faculty and staff are invited to the 2023 Communities of Practice Share-ousel on April 28. This is an annual event for sharing, recognizing, and celebrating the work of Communities of Practice (CoPs) at Harper. This year’s Share-ousel is open to the campus community as a way to showcase the program and gather more feedback on each group’s work.
Stop by the Academy (Building F, Room F317) between 2:30-4:15 p.m. on April 28 to view the presentations, interact with the CoP members, and discuss ideas and feedback. Refreshments will be provided.
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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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Collecting Midterm Feedback
As the middle of the 16-week semester is upon us, it is a perfect time to think about midterm (formative) student evaluations. Dr. Katie Linder offers some useful tips for taking this opportunity to get feedback from students.
Enjoy her short (less than 10 minutes), applicable podcast using the link below.
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Upcoming Professional Development Credit Opportunities |
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March 22, 12 p.m. (CEUs: 0.15)
April 10 - April 23 (GECs: 1) register by: March 27
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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