THIS WEEK
Dynamic learning dialogues (DLD)When: October 2nd to October 27th
Location: Your classroom
One of CAFE’s Signature Programs, the DLD is an opportunity to receive rich, qualitative feedback from your students regarding how students are learning in your classroom. A member of CAFE will visit your class, talk to students, and share their anonymous feedback with you around the middle of the semester. You can use that feedback to improve classroom interactions, achievement of student learning outcomes, and perhaps refocus your teaching strategies for the second half of the semester. Anecdotally, faculty report that, following a DLD, they see an increase in student engagement, are able to make meaningful changes to their teaching approach, and ultimately receive higher student evaluation scores at the end of the semester. All information, including participation, is confidential. Sign up for a DLD today using the registration link below!
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR TEACHING SHORT COURSES
When: Tues. October 3rd 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Allen Hall 205
Short courses are not just time-intensive for students but for the instructors as well. In this workshop faculty will glean tips and tricks for being explicit about your course goals and design strategies to help you implement an effective short course.
Register: https://forms.gle/RYcfnKUx6uj1LzYJA
FOCUSED PRODUCTIVITY SESSIONS
Join CAFE for pomodoro sessions again this semester. All faculty and staff are welcome. The sessions use a focused cycle: set a goal, work towards it for 25 minutes, and then take a five-minute break.
You will repeat the cycle three times. Choose the session that fits your needs:
Research Writing Session: Tuesday ONLY this week @ 8:30-10:30am, via Zoom with Adam Franssen, https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/98710824671
Work Session: Mondays and Wednesday @ 10:00-11:30, via Zoom with Renee Gutiérrez
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Wonderful Women @ Work (for women in leadership positions): Wednesdays @ 8:30-10:00am, via Zoom with Pam Tracy
https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/4391019325
MEDITATION SESSION
Join us for a brief guided meditation on Tuesday ONLY this week, 11:30-11:50am. Those new to meditation are welcome, and you can attend sessions as you are available. Zoom @ https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/95744314696?pwd=N2FsTEtpQTA1c2RrUGU1YzB0dDR1UT09
COMING SOON!
LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training for Faculty/Staff
When: Thurs. October 12 3:30-5:00p
Where: Allen Hall 101
In this professional development training sessions, faculty and staff engage in conversation and learn foundational knowledge on interacting with LGBTQ+ students and hosting inclusive classrooms. Using the revised Safe Zone Program for Longwood, faculty and staff become certified safe zones on campus.
Register: https://forms.gle/Bbk9xgbLZ31MCD1XA
Have questions? contact Dr. Erin B. Waggoner at waggonereb@longwood.edu
BLACKWELL TALKS
When: October 16, 12:00-12:50
Where: Virginia Room
Blackwell Scholar: Justin Jordan, Ph.D., LPC LSATP
The Intersection of Trauma and Substance Use Recovery
Light lunch provided
AI UPDATES! THE LATEST ON LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS USED IN THE CLASSROOM
A CAFE and DEC Collaborative Program
When: Thursday, October 12 from 12:30-1:30pm OR Friday October 13 from 12-1pm
Location: Allen 308
The speed of technological development of large language models over the past 10 months is simply amazing. In addition to ChatGPT, models like BARD, claude, LLaMA, Dolly, and Gorilla are being used to generate content. In this session, we’ll spend about 30 minutes discussing recent news and dedicate the remainder of the session for participants to share their classroom experiences thus far in the semester.
Register @ https://forms.gle/cTjbv5z1kPK6zu7v8
HOW CHEATABLE IS YOUR FINAL EXAM? (AND TIPS FOR REVISION)
A CAFE and DEC Collaborative Program
When: Thursday, November 16 from 12:30-1:30pm OR Friday, November 17 from 12-1pm
Location: Allen 308
As we head into the home stretch of the semester, it’s time to put the finishing touches on our final exams. This session is designed to help participants work through some ideas to ensure that the written portion of their final exam is framed in such a way that AI tools will not be helpful to students.
Register @ https://forms.gle/cTjbv5z1kPK6zu7v8
SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE SIGNATURE PROGRAM @ LONGWOOD
When: November 16-17 (need to commit to both days)
Where: TBA
Registration: Free for all Longwood employees, you can register @ https://forms.gle/tN6j9TpziW9RBb158 to reserve a seat.
Our lives are filled with what seem to be competing needs. How do we shift our paradigms to a both/and framework? How do we navigate the many tugs on our time and energy AND prioritize our well-being? How do we build trust in our relationships AND set boundaries? How do we honor our own experiences AND value the diversity of perspectives and experiences that spark innovation?
Join the 7 Habits @ Longwood team on November 16-17, 2023 as we explore 7 Habits, 7 Principles, and several strategies for a more effective and meaningful life.
Interested in 7 Habits, but unable to attend a 2-day session, send an email to barrettdt@longwood.edu. If we have enough interest, we can explore other options.
Co-Sponsored by CAFE: Center for Faculty Enrichment