Fridays@CAFE
Workshop Series
Spring 2021
This Friday
Teaching Speaking: Improving the Quality of Digital Discussion Forums
Facilitators: Kris Paal, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Isabel Fay, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Date: February 19th from 3:10-4:40pm
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In this workshop, we’ll share with faculty some pedagogical techniques and suggestions on how to optimize the use of breakout rooms for small group discussions or as a preparatory tool for larger class discussions. This workshop will be organized into three parts: A roughly 30-minute presentation on the workshop topic, then a 20-30-minute teaching & learning activity with faculty, and the last 30 minutes would be left for discussion involving debriefing, questions, and exchanges of ideas among participants.
Next Week
Teaching, Giving Feedback, and Grading Speaking Assignments
Facilitators: Isabel Fay, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Kris Paal, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Date: February 26th from 3:10-4:40pm
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Many faculty are teaching classes with the speaking infused SLO “creating and delivering oral messages appropriate for audience, context, and purpose.” In this workshop, we focus on the different levels at which we can adapt presentations to different types of audiences and speaking situations. We also discuss ways to assess speaking, including rubrics and tips on giving constructive feedback. This workshop will be organized into three parts: A roughly 30-minute presentation on the workshop topic, then a 20-30-minute teaching & learning activity with faculty, and the last 30 minutes would be left for discussion involving debriefing, questions, and exchanges of ideas among participants.
Coming Soon
Teaching and Advising Trans and Gender Non-conforming Students
Facilitators: CAFE DEI Consultants: Erica Brown- Meredith, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Evan Long, Assistant Professor of Education
Date: March 5th from 3:10-4:40pm
Preventing Faculty Burnout: Using Rubrics to Reduce Grading Time
Facilitators: Heather Lettner-Rust, CAFE Consultant for Teaching Writing, Associate Professor of English
Date: March 12th from 3:10-4:40pm
BROCK-storming: Ideas for Incorporating Local Place-Based Learning into your Classes
Facilitator: Josh Blakely, Director of Brock Experiences
Date: March 19th from 3:10-4:40pm
Streaming for Instruction
Facilitator: Jennifer Beach, Assistant Professor, Research & Instructional Services Librarian
Vicki Palmer, Asst. Professor, Research Services, Marketing & Outreach Librarian
Date: March 26th from 3:10-4:40pm
Let’s talk about Regression: OLS Regression for Beginners
Facilitator: JoEllen Pederson, Associate Professor of Sociology
Date: April 9th from 3:10-4:40pm
Inclusive Assignment Design: Using the TILT method to support students, particularly those from underrepresented groups
Facilitator: Adam Franssen, Assistant Director of CAFE
Date: April 16th from 3:10-4:40pm
Misinformation, Disinformation, and Fake News: Teaching Students News Literacy
Facilitator: Naomi Johnson, Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Date: April 23rd from 3:10-4:40pm