Fall Resources: Blackboard Course Template, Syllabus Template, and More
The Academy team has developed some resources to help you as you prepare for the Fall 2023 semester, including a Blackboard Course Template and a revised and streamlined Syllabus Template.
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Register Now for Fall GECs
Register now for a Graduate Equivalency Course (GEC). All Harper College faculty (full-time and adjunct) can register for GECs at no cost.
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Creating Media Content with New Technologies: Getting Ready for the Fall Semester
As you prepare your course(s) for the semester, try something new and explore the various technologies available to Harper faculty. The Academy offers two recording studios equipped with technology for creating engaging media content. The studios include a Lightboard for creating interactive videos, a podcast microphone for recording audio, a green screen, and Camtasia editing software. The Panopto video platform is also available for instructors to record and edit videos, with features like automatic captioning, quizzes, and analytics.
Continue reading to see how faculty have used some of these technologies, learn how to reserve the recording studios and how to get started creating, and more!
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Calling Ally Advocates!
Become an Ally Advocate Coach and help empower your fellow faculty members to enhance the accessibility of their course content through Blackboard Ally. As an Ally Coach, you will guide and support your peers through the process of using Blackboard Ally to make their course materials more accessible. Not only will you have the satisfaction of making a positive impact, but you'll also receive a stipend.
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Introducing ReadSpeaker: A Text-to-Speech Tool for Students in Blackboard
ReadSpeaker, a text-to-speech technology, is now available as a new tool in Blackboard. The ReadSpeaker Suite of Learning Tools instantly creates an audio version of course content in line with Universal Design for Learning concepts. This means that students will have the option to listen to their course materials (including tests!) instead of reading them, which can be especially helpful for those who have reading or learning difficulties. Additionally, any student can benefit from using this tool.
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At-Risk Online Mental Health Training for Faculty & Staff
Shared by Beth McPartlin, Employee & Student Wellness Manager
Harper has partnered with Kognito to provide an interactive role-play simulation training that builds awareness, knowledge, and skills about mental health and suicide prevention and prepares users to lead real-life conversations with students that build resilience, strengthen relationships, and connect them with support. The training takes around 20-30 minutes to complete and does not need to be completed in one sitting.
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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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Opening Week will take place August 14-18 and this year's theme is "Connect More." View the complete schedule of sessions, meetings, and events using the link above.
There are two sessions available for New Adjunct Faculty Orientation during Opening Week - an on-campus session on August 14 and a virtual session on August 15. Learn more using the link above.
The Academy supports inclusive teaching practices that create more equitable learning experiences and outcomes. Visit the Inclusive Teaching page on the Academy website to learn more about resources and on-demand programs related to creating a more equitable learning environment.
Register now for the 10th Annual Adjunct Faculty Teaching & Learning Conference on September 14 from 4:30-8 p.m. Learn more using the link above.
Use the links below to view important deadline and due dates from the Registrar's Office:
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. View the collection using the link above.
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Assessment Conference Keynote Speaker Announced
Shared by the Learning Assessment Committee
We are pleased to announce that the 15th Annual Assessment Conference and Share Fair will feature independent education consultant, Dr. Divya Bheda! With more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Bheda is a leader in culturally relevant program evaluation, transformative outcomes assessment, and effective strategic planning for continuous improvement across departments, disciplines, and divisions in higher education.
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Become a Poster Presenter
The Learning Assessment Committee is looking for a few more faculty members who have a success story to share at the 15th Annual Assessment Conference and Share Fair on September 29. This is an excellent professional development opportunity! Create a poster individually or with your team and share your story informally (from 8-9 a.m.) while talking one-on-one with colleagues. This is a great way to highlight your success and present your work in a casual and relaxed environment. And we’ll provide the blank poster to help get you started! If interested, please contact Deann Surdo at dsurdo@harpercollege.edu, 847.925.6356.
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Photos from the Faculty Retreat on April 14, 2023 at Eaglewood Resort in Itasca |
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Teaching Online Successfully: Register Now for Fall Courses
Register now for a Teaching Online Successfully course taking place this fall. 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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September 11 - September 24 (GECs: 1) register by: August 28
September 14, 4:30 p.m. (CEUs: 0.35)
September 25 - October 30 (GECs: 3) register by: September 11
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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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