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Posted on: February 2nd, 2012 | by: Josh Sankey | no comments

A growing number of faculty and students across the world are using iPads to enhance teaching and learning. As a result, Fox’s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) is proud to announce that Apple representative Peter M. Bernard is coming to present on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education with iPads. On Monday, February 13th from noon-12:50 in Alter Hall Auditorium Lower Level room 031. Peter will demonstrate some of the interesting and innovative ways that faculty and students can use the iPad. This discussion will be especially pertinent after Apple’s recent announcement regarding its new iBooks app. Visit www.apple.com/education for more information on how Apple technologies are influencing the way we teach, and more importantly, how our students learn. The session will be interactive and attendees are invited to bring their iPads.

Establish you Personal Brand and Leverage Twitter in the Classroom.

Posted on: February 2nd, 2012 | by: Josh Sankey | no comments

Fox’s own Steven Johnson will discuss how faculty and staff can use twitter to establish their personal brand, and how to leverage twitter in the classroom. Follow the CITL on twitter @FoxCITL, Professor Johnson @StevenLJohnson, and Fox @foxschool.

Materials: http://prezi.com/kcn3jv5ywnwl/twitter-for-a-business-school-professor-or-administrator/

TU Capture: http://capture.fox.temple.edu/mediasite/Viewer/?peid=4a7b2f82938a42509ea4bd96f52eb7a21d

CITL Workshop Materials from 01/10/12

Posted on: January 12th, 2012 | by: Josh Sankey | no comments

Here is a full list of materials from the event:

The Graphic Syllabus and the Outcomes Map

Posted on: January 3rd, 2012 | by: Matt Kunkle | no comments

In conjunction with Temple University’s Teaching and Learning Center, Fox’s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning’s (CITL) is offering a Spring 2012 faculty workshop “Communicating Your Course with a Graphic Syllabus.” Author Dr. Linda Nilson (Director, Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation Clemson University) and Fox’s own Steven N. Pyser, J.D. (Assistant Professor, Human Resource Management) will explain how a graphic syllabus clearly communicates the work, organization, planning and concepts that inform your course organization. Learn how this field-tested approach removes student confusion and their course apprehension learning blocks while engaging students and promoting learning. PLEASE BRING A COPY OF YOUR SYLLABUS to “learn by doing” in an encouraging and supportive learning environment. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 10th at 3:00 in Alter Hall room 605. RSVP to mkunkle@temple.edu so we can have lunch provided to you.

You will leave the workshop with an understanding of the theory and practice of a graphic syllabus and a working document as a foundation for use in your classes next semester. Topics covered will include:

·      Limitations of a traditional academic language text syllabus.
·      Why some students do not read or understand text-based syllabi.
·      Is graphic organization more effective than text based organization?
·      What do I need to know to create a one-page graphic syllabus?
·      Graphic Syllabus as a class organization and facilitation-learning tool.

Excel Workshops for Staff

Posted on: January 3rd, 2012 | by: Matt Kunkle | no comments

Click here yo view the TU Capture video of the workshop.

Hello Fox and STHM Staff,

Please RSVP to mkunkle@temple.edu if you wish to attend. Laptops are recommended, but please come regardless and I will arrange for you to share with a screen neighbor participant.

Topics will include the following items, but any and all Excel related questions will be answered:

Excel efficiency: Auto Fill, Formulas, Functions and Addressing, Chart Creation
Statistics Using Excel: Regressions Using Excel, Using the Chart Wizard
Decisions: What IF Analysis, Lookup Tables, Approximate Match Lookup,
And Exact Match Lookup
Data and Datamining: Sorting Data, Auto Filter, Grouping and Outlining Data, Subtotals and Pivot Tables

Excel Workshop for Fox and STHM staff

Posted on: December 9th, 2011 | by: Matthew Kunkle | no comments

We are hosting two staff workshops on Microsoft Excel skills for the workplace. The workshops will be held Tuesday, December 13th (room A404) and Tuesday, December 20th (room A231) from 12:00-2:00pm. Please RSVP to mkunkle@temple.edu if you wish to attend. Laptops are recommended, but please come regardless and I will arrange for you to share with a screen neighbor participant.

Topics will include the following items, but any and all Excel related questions will be answered:

iPad: The New Classroom Learning Experience

Posted on: November 30th, 2011 | by: Matt Kunkle | no comments

PPT From – iPad: The New Classroom Learning Experience MIS 2901 – iPad Honors Pilot

Fox’s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) is hosting its fourth workshop of the Fall 2011 semester: iPad: The New Classroom Learning Experience on Thursday, December 8th, 2011 in A605 from 10:30am-12:00pm – with lunch provided. Please RSVP to mkunkle@temple.edu if you plan on attending.

How to use tablet technology to create a collaborative environment and to give students powerful tools for presenting information.

Key takeaways include:

Incorporate video and social media: to students engaged.
Developing professional development skills: through public speaking and effective presentation practices.
Increase student responsibility and accountability for enhancing their own learning outcomes.
Peer feedback: Using Courseload, students are able to annotate and highlight sections of their e-books, and sync their notes with their group members, professor and entire class.
Instructor feedback: annotate a student’s book individually, allowing personalized attention without having to work around hectic schedules and office hours.
Close the generational gap: mirror curriculums to reflect the significant changes occurring in how the millennials access, process, and synthesize information.

Social Education and the Fox Community Site

Posted on: November 29th, 2011 | by: Matt Kunkle | 2 comments

Fox’s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) is hosting its fourth workshop of the Fall 2011 semester: Social Education and the Community Site. Dr. David Schuff will be presenting on how the Community Site (community.mis.temple.edu) – developed by the top ranked Fox MIS Department – is currently being used to create an innovative, connected “social education” environment. You will learn how social education integrates teaching and learning, professional development and placement by combining social media concepts with current technological resources. Several case studies will be discussed, as well as how any Temple faculty member can start using the Community Site in their courses. 11/30/11 in A606 from 12:00-12:50 – with lunch provided. Please RSVP to mkunkle@temple.edu if you plan on attending.

Key Takeaways:

Learn how social education can transform teaching and learning.
Leverage social media concepts to increase student engagement.
Use the Community Site in your own courses.

The TU Capture video is available here

CITL Workshop: Virtual Instruction using WebEx

Posted on: November 21st, 2011 | by: Matt Kunkle | 2 comments

The TU Capture video is available here

VIRTUAL WebEx Training Session

Posted on: November 17th, 2011 | by: Matt Kunkle | 2 comments

December 1^st, 2011
8:00–9:00 p.m.

Please join us for a VIRTUAL WebEx training session, where you can try out WebEx features hands on. Darin Kapanjie and Donna Murdoch will lead a session where everyone will be participating. We’ll all share screens, take turns moderating meetings, create breakout rooms, use the polling quiz features – while we are there to walk you through. It’s a great way to try it out among your peers while you learn; it’s a great idea to experience WebEx first hand and learn by participating. Live from your home. Click on the access link below to attend.

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