The University Library Instructional Media Center (IMC) and the Program for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (PETAL) are offering the following schedule of events throughout April 2004. Come and join your colleagues in the discussion of the challenges of online teaching at the PETAL pedagogical forum or pick up some useful tools and tips for writing publishable papers at the PETAL seminar. Sharpen your technology skills in our computer workshops or consult oneon-one with our staff about your multi-media classroom projects. For registration and information call PETAL/IMC at 460-7029 or email PETAL@usouthal.edu.
COFFEE AND COLLEAGUES “Critical Thinking in an Online Environment- Fact or Fiction?”
Roundtable with Dr. Kathleen Ingram Wednesday, April 21, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Room 181. Lunch provided. Registration required.)
CATALOG CLASSES E-Books & E-Reserves - Wednesday, April 21, 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. SOUTHcat & Media Searching - Wednesday, April 21, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Room 128. Registration not required.)
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS Writing for Publication Dr. Richard Wood Tuesday, April 13, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Room 171. Registration required.)
TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS FOR FACULTY Web Design 2: Introduction to Dreamweaver Dr. Alla Zakharova Tuesday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PETAL Lab. Registration required.)
Web Design 3: USA Web Page Standards Jim Kotis Tuesday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PETAL Lab. Registration required.)
COFFEE AND COLLEAGUES ROUNDTABLE (Room 181)
“Critical Thinking in an Online Environment- Fact or Fiction?” Presenter: Dr. Kathleen Ingram (BSET, College of Education) Come to the PETAL roundtable discussion of online teaching to reflect on your own experience or learn about typical pitfalls from more experienced colleagues before you get into virtual trouble. The purpose of this roundtable is two-fold: 1) to discuss the use of research, reflection and action in improving instructional practice and 2) to examine the outcomes of several instructional strategies that emerged from a process of practical research and application. The influence of the theoretical beliefs of instructors on their choices of instructional strategies will also be discussed. (Lunch provided. Reservation required.)
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS (Room 171) Writing for Publication Presenter: Dr. Richard Wood, Dean of University Libraries .
This seminar is designed for faculty members and graduate students who want to write their first journal article for publication. Participants will learn basic information such as: how to get ideas for a topic, steps in the writing process, submitting a proposal, the editorial process, what journals may be appropriate for their article, and submission or other requirements for authors. (Reservation required.)
TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS (PETAL Lab Room 123) Web Design 2: Introduction to Dreamweaver Instructor: Dr. Alla Zakharova, Director of IMC/PETAL This class will teach you the basic skills involved in design and development of a web page with the top of the line authoring tool – Macromedia Dreamweaver. You will be able to create colorful backgrounds, enter text, tables, and images into your web page and create hyperlinks and anchors (bookmarks). You are welcome to bring your own resources (text and images) to be used in the design of a sample page. (Reservation required.)
Web Design 3: USA Web Pages Standards Instructor: Jim Kotis, Director of USA Web Services This class will provide an overview of the web publishing policies and procedures at USA including how to obtain directory space on the USA Web Server. The class will also discuss recommendations for effective web site design and correct usage of USA Official graphics. (Reservation required.)