Greetings Colleagues, April 2024 Newsletter
This month I’m excited to spotlight the eLearning branch of the Center for Faculty Excellence. Here are some fun facts about this talented group:
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Our 6 instructional designers and 2 technology specialists all have master’s degrees and experience in the application of pedagogical principles, educational theories, and instructional strategies to design and develop courses.
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Our 5-person Exam Team, led by Senior Exam Developer Rachel Rentschler, MPH, has expertise in supporting faculty and students in navigating our Creighton-supported exam technologies, from Examplify/ExamSoft to Examity and more.
- Phil Beagle, our Media Designer, assists faculty in graphic design (e.g., technical drawings, image development) and videography and photography for instructional and publication purposes.
- Learn more about our team by viewing their introductory videos.
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Leading our eLearning team is the talented Kate Johansen, MS. Kate is is the director of the team as well as an instructional designer with expertise in digital accessibility, and brings excellent communication, collaboration, and charisma to her leadership role.
In addition to working directly with faculty, the eLearning team regularly collaborates with Student Accessibility Services and the Division of Information Technology. They provide updates and representation to the Committee on Computing and Academic Technology (CCAT), which is chaired by the Associate Vice Provost of the CFE. CCAT serves to connect faculty, IT, University Libraries, and administrators to advise on academic technologies and related policies.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our eLearning team to support you in your faculty role – they’re ready and willing!
Lou Jensen, OTD, OTR/L.
Associate Vice Provost-Interim, Center for Faculty Excellence
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| Call Open: New eLearning Innovation Grant |
Benefit-eligible faculty and staff, or collaborative teams who teach are invited to submit proposals for an eLearning Innovation Grant which supports the development of innovative solutions addressing instructional challenges in online, hyflex, hybrid/blended, or web-facilitated learning, in collaboration with instructional designers from the CFE eLearning team. A one-time funding opportunity of $500 will be awarded to up to four (4) eLearning Innovation Grant applicants. Read the full call for proposals. View proposal rubric. Submit proposal by April 30 deadline. Award notification: May 17.
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Corresponding with Students via Assignment Feedback |
BlueLine is equipped with multiple lines of communication with students, including the ability to correspond within the feedback area on assignments. Not only is this a great opportunity for instructors to leave individualized feedback privately to students, but students can also privately respond to instructors with additional questions or requests for clarification. To ensure this process works as designed, there are a few key points to remember:
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| Respondus Lockdown Browser in Classic vs New Quizzes |
An important difference to remember about using Respondus Lockdown Browser with BlueLine quizzes is how students access the browser.
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- Classic Quizzes: Students need to close all other programs, locate and launch Lockdown Browser, THEN navigate to their BlueLine quiz.
- New Quizzes: Students begin in their standard browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.), navigate to and open the BlueLine quiz, then Lockdown Browser will automatically launch
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Providing accurate instructions and support about Lockdown Browser before a quiz can help avoid potential problems. We recommend having students complete a practice quiz with Lockdown Browser early in the course to familiarize themselves with the process and ensure students have correctly downloaded the program. Support for Lockdown Browser can be found in both the Faculty and Student guides on BlueLine.
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University Memberships at Your Fingertips
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Creighton University has institutional memberships available at not charge for you focused in higher education online learning environments. These organizations inform and guide university and eLearning practices. Create your account and access valuable resources.
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Online Learning Consortium (OLC) is a collaborative community of higher education leaders and innovators, dedicated to advancing quality digital teaching and learning experiences designed to reach and engage the modern learner – anyone, anywhere, anytime. Create account.
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WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WICHE/WCET) is a leader in the practice, policy, & advocacy of digital learning in higher education. They are a member-driven organization that brings together colleges, universities, higher education organizations, and companies to collectively improve the quality and reach of digital learning programs. Create account.
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| April: Faculty Development Programs |
CFE invites faculty and professional staff who teach, as a part of their ongoing formation experiences, to actively engage with a community of scholars who share their interests by finding the topics and sessions that best match your interest and availability. Programs are led by CFE Faculty Associates and CFE collaborative partners. To register: scan QR code or link to Bridge.
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Apr. 3: Time Management Tools for Professional Satisfaction with Jessica Seaman, EdD, Faculty Development, School of Medicine, CFE Faculty Associate
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Apr 11: Intersectionality: Combined Impacts of (Dis)Advantaged Identities on Teaching, Learning, and Belonging with Erika Dakin Kirby, PhD, Communication Studies, College of Arts & Sciences, CFE Faculty Associate
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Apr. 17: Building an Interactive Final Exam Review: Practical Application Vevox with Jessica Goodman, PT, DPT, PhD, Physical Therapy, School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, CFE Faculty Associate
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Apr. 18: What is Your Mid- or Late-Career Path? with Brian Kokensparger, MFA, PhD, Computer Science, Design and Journalism, College of Arts & Sciences, CFE Faculty Associate
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Apr. 19: Student Mentoring Program: A Lifesaver at Your Fingertips with Manuel Cevallos, MD, MEd, Medical Education, School of Medicine, CFE Faculty Associate
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Apr. 23: What an Instructional Designer Can Do with You: Stories from Faculty/ID Collaborations with Cristina Vélez, MSEd, Instructional Designer; Brooke Kowalke, PhD, English and Medical Humanities, College of Arts & Sciences and School of Medicine, CFE Faculty Associate; Mary Lee Brock, MEd, Negotiation, Conflict, & Resolution; and Joy Doll, PhD-OTD, OTR/L-Resident Associate Professor and Health Informatics Program Director
- Apr. 26: The Active Learning Community of Practice with Brooke Kowalke, PhD, English and Medical Humanities, College of Arts & Sciences and School of Medicine, CFE Faculty Associate
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Apr. 30: Leadership Development at Creighton University: A Panel Discussion with Jennifer Moss Breen Kuzelka, PhD, College of Continuing and Professional Education, CFE Faculty Fellow
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Did you know there are two options to view the CFE Calendar Bridge?
Option 1: Training Calendar tab, choose the “Switch to Agenda View” icon on the right. Then, in the search bar, type CFE to filter to only CFE courses.
Option 2: Training Calendar tab, sort by, date. All Bridge programs will appear in chronological date order.
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| Strategies for Engagement: Sustainability and Service-Learning in the Classroom |
The Office of Sustainability and Office of Global & Community-Engaged Learning will offer a series of summer workshops offered through the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). Faculty and instructors interested in academic service learning (or community-engaged learning) as a high impact educational practice, or those who are hoping to integrate sustainability
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pedagogy into their course offerings, are welcome to participate in this series. This workshop series will offer 6 opportunities for participation in various aspects of course design, reflection, partnership engagement, and more. Participants who update a syllabus as a result of this workshop series will be eligible to receive a stipend.
Wed., May 8: Kick-off Event - Strategies for Engagement: Sustainability and Service-Learning in the Classroom with Andrew Baruth, PhD, Office of Sustainability Programs & Lizzy Curran, MS, Office of Global & Community-Engaged Learning
During this kick-off event we welcome faculty to network and learn about the summer workshops and RSVP for various sessions.
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Mental Health: Virtual First Aid Program |
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Funding Opportunities |
| Kingfisher Institute: Call for Proposals |
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| | Do you have an idea for an interdisciplinary scholarly, creative, and/or pedagogical project? Submit a proposal for up to $5000 from the Kingfisher Institute. Several awards will be made to small interdisciplinary teams that will meet throughout the year (AY 2024-2025).
Proposals due May 1. View full call for proposals.
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External Faculty Development Opportunities |
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| Save the Date for Fall Symposium |
This fall, the CFE will host its inaugural Teaching, Learning and Assessment Symposium on Thurs., Oct. 31 and Fri., Nov. 1. Expanding on the annual assessment symposium, this event will feature Todd D. Zakrajsek PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Medicine at UNC at Chapel Hill, and include opportunities for faculty and staff networking and engagement. Please save the date and more details will follow!
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