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The sessions listed below occur on Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Next day Previous day ** Mini Conference **

Michelle Franz || **Cookie Rubrics at the County Fair** **// Index #1744 //** Constructing rubrics for class assignments can be challenging. Experience and discuss ideas for constructing such rubrics while serving as a judge for the county fair cookie contest. ||  || August 18 || 11:30- 12:30 || HS115 || Ben Fan (x3163) || //**Bright**//**-ening Your Classroom** **// Index #1723 //** The addition of the Brightlink Interactive Projector in many Health Sciences classrooms adds opportunities for collaboration and projection of additional content. Come learn more! ||  || 12:30 || DH123 || Cliff Galloway (x4080) || **Videoconferencing Using Adobe Connect** **// Index #1725 //** Faculty are bringing subject matter experts into the class conversation via web-conferencing. They are also using theweb-conferencing tool, Adobe Connect, to hold meetings with others at a distance— terrific when weather or schedules make it difficult to get together face-to-face! ||  || 2:00 || DH121 || Karen Evans (x4836) || **Canvas Basics Part 2** **// Index #1422 //** This hands-on training session is designed for novice users who want to expand their knowledge of the Canvas learning management system. Topics include file management, page creation, discussions, assignments, modules, conferences, collaborations, and chat. //** (Pre-requisite: Canvas Basics - Part I) **// ||   || 2:30 || DH116 || Joan King (x4619) || **Faculty Munch, Moan and Mend** **// Index #1404 //** Ever feel like students enter your class unprepared, unaware of instructor expectations, and lacking basic classroom etiquette? Well, Academic Support Services would love to hear from you! During this Munch, Moan and Mend session, your honest faculty feedback is welcome! Our desire is to develop student modules aimed at educating new and continuing students on expectations so that they no longer miss the mark in your classroom. As we enjoy some tasty treats and drinks, we would like to dialogue about what you currently see and what you would like to see with respect to behaviors, attendance, preparedness, and more! Your attendance and feedback is requested. ||  || August 18 || 2:00- 3:00 || N206 || Zoe Irvin Sharon Pierce || **Pilot CCI Team - Orientation** **// Index #1383 //** //** Required for team members **// This workshop will orient the members of the pilot CCI team so they will be well-positioned to assist the faculty and support staff in moving forward with improved alignment for any changes to our curriculum to promote better completion outcomes  ||   || August 18 || 2:00- 3:00 || HVPA 160 || Hsien-Ann Meng August 18 || 3:00- 5:00 || CL123 || Karen Evans (x4836) || **Canvas Basics Part 2**   **// Index #1805 //**   This hands-on training session is designed for novice users who want to expand their knowledge of the Canvas learning management system. Topics include file management, page creation, discussions, assignments, modules, conferences, collaborations, and chat. //** (Pre-requisite: Canvas Basics - Part I) **//  ||   || August 18 || 4:30 6:30 || DH123 || Amy Martin (x4848) || **Getting to Know PowerPoint for Instruction** **// Index #1737 //** Build new presentations or refresh your existing content. Great session for those new to creating slides, animations and more in PowerPoint. ||  || August 18 || 4:00- 4:50 || DH202 || Claudia Dugan (x3416) || **Integrating Culture in the World Languages Classroom** //** Index #1399 **// **//Dr. Joseph Wieczorek, Notre Dame Of Maryland University//**  ||   || August 18 || 5:00- 6:20 || DH202 || Claudia Dugan (x3416) || **World Languages General Meeting: World Language Shifts** //** Index #1400 **// August 18 || 4:30- 6:00 || HR 226 || Jenny Penniman //** Required for Developmental Math instructors **// Meet your coordinator and team members! In addition, learn how to keep accurate attendance using Accutrack as well as how to transfer the information into your grade book. All of the course changes will also be addressed. ||  || August 18 || 4:30- 6:00 || HR240 || John Esenwa //** Required for MATH 141 instructors **// Participants will learn how to integrate Canvas with Pearson, use the "Turn-it-in" software, accept student projects in Canvas and record grades in Canvas. ||  || August 18 || 4:30- 6:00 || HR320 || Emily Francis //** Required for MATH 138 instructors **// This workshop is required for all faculty teaching MATH-138 in the Fall semester. Workshop will cover the following: Changes to Pearson, Canvas, and the Capstone Project. An opportunity to set-up and link your Canvas and Pearson sites for the semester. Discussion regarding reviewing for exams. Open faculty discussion. Please bring an electronic copy of your Fall 2015 syllabus if you haven't already sent one to Emily for review. ||  || 6:00 || HR328 || Sunhee Kim (x4770) || **MATH 070 Faculty Meeting** //** Index #1439 **// //** Required for MATH 070 instructors **// Required for all the New MATH 070 faculty. Recommended for all the returning MATH 070 faculty. We will be discussing changes in MATH 070. ||  || August 18 || 6:00- 7:30 || HR324 HR322 ||  || **Dinner** ||   || 8:30 || HR322 || Darrin Berkley //** Required for all faculty teaching Gen. Ed. Math courses **// ​ Adjunct Faculty will be given information about the new college-level mathematics projects as well as opportunities for faculty to ask any questions regarding the design and expectations of the project. ||  || August 18 || 8:30- 9:00 || HR320 || Gabriel Ayine (x4483) || **MATH 181 Instructor Meeting** //** Index #1441 **// //** Required for MATH 181 instructors **// ||  ||
 * **Date** || **Time** || **Room** || **Facilitator** || **Session Description** || **Materials** ||
 * Tuesday August 18 || 10:00-11:00 || HR228 || Mike Long (x4106)
 * Tuesday August 18 || 10:00-11:30 || DH209 || Mary Beth Furst (x4929) || **INSPIRES Global Perspectives Kick-off**   ** //Offered as Diversity only;// // Required for Year 2 Full-Time Faculty who are not in an FPLC //**  **// Index #1761 //**  Year 2 Full-time Faculty are required to participate in a community of learning. Please join us to explore global topics at the INSPIRES Global Perspectives KICKOFF. Faculty and staff from around the campus are invited to participate in this workshop to determine the projects developed for this academic year. We hope you'll join us to look deeper into how global perspectives touch our campus and our students.  ||   ||
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 * RSVP (x4107)** || **General Education Goal Update for the Music Appreciation Course** **// Index #1622 //** //** Required for Music Appreciation instructors and anyone who'd like to teach the course **// This PD session focuses on the integration of the new General Education Goals (specifically the Creative Process Goals) into the course materials and instruction of Music Appreciation classes. In addition, new Music Appreciation course materials will be introduced and discussed in preparation for the fall semester.  ||   ||
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 * **English/World Languages Division** ||  ||   ||
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 * for College, Career, and World Readiness**
 * //Bonnie Pechulis, Susan Spinnato, MSDE//** ||   ||
 * **Mathematics Division** ||  ||   ||
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 * RSVP (x4464)** || **Mathematics Team Meeting** //** Index #1413 **//
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 * RSVP (x4565)** || **Canvas Integration and Projects** //** Index #1438 **//
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 * (x3054)** || **MATH 138 Faculty Workshop** //** Index #1440 **//
 * Tuesday August 18 || 5:00-
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 * Tuesday August 18 || 7:30-
 * RSVP (x4901)** || **Overview of New College-Level Mathematics Projects** //** Index #1437 **//
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 * **Science/Engineering/Technology Division** ||  ||   ||
 * Tuesday August 18 || 6:00 || N206 ||  || **Dinner** ||   ||
 * Tuesday August 18 || 6:30 || N220 ||  || **Biology department meeting** ||   ||
 * Tuesday August 18 || 6:30 || N236 ||  || **Physical Sciences department meeting** ||   ||
 * Tuesday August 18 || 6:30 || N212 ||  || **Engineering and Technology department meeting** ||   ||
 * Tuesday August 18 || 6:30 || N212 ||  || **Engineering and Technology department meeting** ||   ||

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