| It’s never too late to make a good decision, right? Although planning fall courses starts long before the start of classes, we recognize that many instructors are still making course design and implementation decisions right up to the wire. That’s why we’re offering a variety of teaching workshops for Vanderbilt instructors on August 19th and 20th, right before the first day of the fall semester. Topics at the CFT’s Just-in-Time Teaching Conference include:
Presentation Renovation:
Choosing The Right Tools
Date: Monday, August 19th
Time: 9:00-10:30am Includes breakfast
Location: Center for Teaching Classroom
Facilitator: Rhett McDaniel
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Lesson Planning
Date: Monday, August 19th
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm (Includes lunch)
Location: Center for Teaching Classroom
Facilitator: Heather Fedesco
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Teaching Inclusively to Diverse Groups
Date: Monday, August 19th
Time: 1:00am-2:00pm (Includes refreshments)
Location: Center for Teaching Classroom
Facilitator: Joe Bandy
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What’s in Your Syllabus?
Date: Monday, August 19th
Time: 2:30-3:30pm (Includes refreshments)
Location: Center for Teaching Classroom
Facilitator: Cynthia Brame
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Intro to Brightspace Course Management System
Date: Monday, August 19th
Time: 2:30-4:00pm (Includes refreshments)
Location: Center for Teaching Flex Space
Facilitator: Stacey Johnson
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Leading Classroom Discussions
Date: Tuesday, August, 20th
Time: 9:00-10:30pm (Includes breakfast)
Location: Center for Teaching Classroom
Facilitator: Joe Bandy
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Small Changes, Big Results
Date: Tuesday, August, 20th
Time: 11:00-12:30am (Includes lunch)
Location: Center for Teaching Classroom
Facilitator: Cynthia Brame
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Active Learning with Top Hat
Date: Tuesday, August, 20th
Time: 1:00-2:00pm (includes refreshments)
Location: Center for Teaching Classroom
Facilitator: Rhett McDaniel
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Students as Producers:
Creative Assignments for Deep Learning
Date: Tuesday, August 20th
Time: 2:30-3:30pm (Includes refreshments)
Location: Center for Teaching Classroom
Facilitator: Derek Bruff
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Motivating Students
Date: Tuesday, August 20th
Time: 2:30-3:30pm (Includes refreshments)
Location: Center for Teaching Flex Space
Facilitator: Heather Fedesco
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| Teaching at Vanderbilt New Faculty Orientation
At the beginning of every academic year, the Center for Teaching hosts “Teaching at Vanderbilt,” an orientation for junior and senior faculty new to Vanderbilt.
The orientation features an introduction to strategies for launching a successful teaching career at Vanderbilt, with concurrent sessions on a variety of practical topics. Teaching at Vanderbilt is an opportunity for new faculty to meet each other and to learn how the Center for Teaching can support them throughout their Vanderbilt careers. See orientation page for details.
Date: Thursday, August 15th
Time: 1:30-5:00pm
Location: Featheringill Hall
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| The CFT is Hiring!
The CFT is seeking applicants for a lead instructional technologist position. This position will support faculty, students, and staff at Vanderbilt to enhance student learning through the use of Brightspace, Vanderbilt’s course management system, and other online learning platforms.
The lead Instructional technologist will report to the CFT’s Assistant Director for Educational Technology and work collaboratively with senior and support staff at the CFT, as well as others involved in supporting teaching at the university.
See our employment page for more information about the position and instructions for submitting applications.
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Need Help Using Brightspace as you Plan for Fall Classes?
As you prepare your fall courses, keep in mind all of the Brightspace resources we offer here at the Center for Teaching. July is a great time to get started!
- Great news! Brightspace now has an Annotations Tool for grading! Learn more about how to use the tool with this guide: Using the Annotations Tool.
- Please visit our on-demand resources to peruse our growing list of frequently asked questions that include step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and videos.
- If you want to sit down with one of our knowledgeable instructional technologists face-to-face, we offer in-person consults year round, including the summer months! Just email us at Brightspace@vanderbilt.eduto request an appointment.
- If you think one of our group workshops might be for you, keep your eye on this space. In August, we will announce our schedule of workshops and drop-in hours for the fall semester
- Finally, if you have a group of faculty in your program who would like Brightspace training or drop-in support in your space, let us know. We often take our team on the road to meet with faculty across campus, and we would be happy to work with your team.
Please reach out if you need support. We would love the opportunity to work with you to get you the Brightspace support you need to make the most out of your online course components!
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| Teaching Assistant Orientation
Many graduate students are awarded teaching assistantships, and while teaching assistant (TA) duties vary across departments, they all demand considerable skill and knowledge. These duties can include grading, consulting with students during office hours, leading discussion or problem sessions, teaching labs, or giving lectures.
To assist new TAs as they prepare for their duties, the Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching offers its Teaching Assistant Orientation (TAO) each August. See orientation page for details.
- Sessions offer effective strategies for the varied teaching duties assumed by TAs.
- Participants at TAO also receive an opportunity to practice their teaching skills and receive feedback on their teaching.
- Participation can make students’ work as TAs easier and will be a valuable addition to their curriculum vitae.
Date: Wednesday, August 14th
Time: 9:30-4:15pm
Location: Featheringill Hall
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