Faculty can get a new “spark” at Lunch-&-Learn professional development sessions

Academics, Faculty & Staff, Training

Feb 22, 2023

The Office of Online Learning and the College-Wide Professional Development (ProDev) Committee invite all faculty members to a series of Friday Lunch-&-Learn events, where you can build new skills and learn more about topics like developing engaging course assessments and designing effective classroom activities.

Advance registration is required for these in-person and virtual sessions (see dates below). Those who register will receive additional information about how to attend.

To register, please click and then complete this form.

If you have questions, contact Dr. Stephanie Stafford, Assistant Dean of Online Learning, at stephanie.stafford@cincinnatistate.edu.

The Lunch-&-Learn series includes:

Friday, March 3 (noon to 2 p.m. – Virtual) – Rethinking Assessments for Application & Engagement (presented by Quality Matters) – Registration deadline: Friday, Feb. 24

Learn how to devise multiple assessment options based on your learning objectives and pedagogical goals.
Learn how interaction and engagement are relevant to designing assessments.
Rethink your current assessments for use in online classrooms with a focus on application and engagement.

Friday, March 24 (noon to 2 p.m. – In-person) – Curriculum Development using the ACUE Framework (presented by Dr. Stephanie Stafford) – Registration deadline: Friday, Mar. 17

Explore strategies for quality course delivery derived from the ACUE (American Council on Education) model for faculty professional development.
Discuss how you can adapt these strategies to your curriculum needs and course modalities.

Friday, April 21 (noon to 2 p.m. – Virtual) – Developing Activities to Engage Your Learners (presented by Quality Matters) – Registration deadline: Friday, Apr. 14

Discuss how to align learning activities with learning objectives.
Discuss challenges and opportunities around active group projects.
Identify methods for designing group work that engages learners.

Friday, May 12 (noon to 2 p.m. – In-person – Lunch provided) – Year-in-Review: Time for Reflection and Collaboration (presented by Dr. Stephanie Stafford and Office of Online Learning Staff) – Registration deadline: Friday, Apr. 28

Discuss ideas or techniques you implemented during this academic year or hope to implement in the future.
Brainstorm with colleagues about ideas for improving instruction.
Share information about resources you used or share ideas for resources you need.