Institute for Teaching Learning and Academic Leadership - Eventos y talleres

All Events for Fall 2008

September

Demystifying the Academic Job Market
Thursday, September 4 2:30 - 4:00 PM Terrace Lounge
Leading Discussions that are Substantive AND Engaging
Wednesday, September 10 3:00 - 4:30 PM Terrace Lounge
Provoking Curiosity and Fostering Critical Thinking
Monday, September 15 3:00 - 4:30 PM Terrace Lounge (Uptown Campus)
Tuesday, September 16 2:30 - 4:00 PM Levitt Room (Downtown Campus)
Effective CVs & Cover Letters
Tuesday, September 23 2:30 - 4:00 PM Terrace Lounge
Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Students and Difficult Situations
Thursday, September 25 3:00 - 4:30 PM Terrace Lounge

October

Creating a Grade Book in Excel: Open House
Thursday, October 2 1:00 - 4:00 PM Library ULB-16
The Student Learning Portfolio: Beyond tests, presentations and papers
Monday, October 6 3:00 - 4:30 PM Terrace Lounge (Uptown Campus)
Tuesday, October 7 2:30 - 4:00 PM Levitt Room (Downtown Campus)
Incorporating Media & Podcasting into Your Teaching
Wednesday, October 22 3:00 - 4:30 PM Terrace Lounge
Writing Grant Proposals as a Graduate Student
Thursday, October 23 2:30 - 4:30 PM Assembly Hall
Teaching Portfolios for Future Faculty
Wednesday, October 29 2:30 - 4:00 PM Terrace Lounge

November

Preparing for the Academic Job Interview
Wednesday, November 5 2:30 - 4:00 PM Terrace Lounge

December

Other Workshops

Workshops Conducted by Information Technology Services Training (ITS)
Workshops Conducted by the Interactive Media Center

Demystifying the Academic Job Market (go back)
Thursday, September 4	2:30 - 4:00 PM	Terrace Lounge
There’s a light at the end of the dissertation tunnel, and you’ve decided it’s time to start looking for a job. But where do you even start? In this session graduate students considering a life in academe will learn from UAlbany faculty members who have recently entered the professorate. Join us in this discussion, which will consider issues as wide-ranging as application strategies, CV’s, and on-campus interviews, including some do’s and don’ts.
Leading Discussions that are Substantive AND Engaging (go back)
Wednesday, September 10	3:00 - 4:30 PM	Terrace Lounge
Well-managed discussions can be a powerful tool for learning. Truly productive and intellectually provocative discussions require careful planning and forethought. This practical workshop will demonstrate several techniques to help encourage student engagement through discussions and ultimately enhance student learning.
Provoking Curiosity and Fostering Critical Thinking (go back)
Monday, September 15	3:00 - 4:30 PM	Terrace Lounge
Tuesday, September 16	2:30 - 4:00 PM	Levitt Room
As professor-experts we can be seduced by the familiarity of what we study. Consequently, the exciting intellectual problems inherent in every discipline can (and often do) disappear from the discourse of the undergraduate classroom, buried under instructional procedures designed to anticipate and limit students’ errors. This workshop is a journey designed for university instructors who wish to bring students actively into the process of “inquiry,” no matter the level and size of the course being taught—yes, even freshmen in classes of 300 students.
Effective CVs & Cover Letters (go back)
Tuesday, September 23	2:30 - 4:00 PM	Terrace Lounge
A well-organized CV and cover letter are crucial for landing an interview for the academic job you have been working toward as a graduate student. While separately they address different aspects of your preparation and experience, together they can be a powerful tool to convince a prospective academic institution that you have the skills necessary for the job AND that you are a fit for their institution. This workshop will help you develop a clear plan for how best to organize your credentials into a CV and gain techniques for putting together a cover letter that brings you one step closer to that perfect academic position.
Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Students and Difficult Situations (go back)
Thursday, September 25	3:00 - 4:30 PM	Terrace Lounge
Do you find yourself in situations with students that you don’t know how to handle? Do students confide in you about subjects you are uncomfortable with? Do your students bring issues from the dorms into the classroom with them? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then this case-based workshop is for you! Come join representatives from ITLAL, the Office of Conflict Resolution, and Student Success as we explore best practices and simple strategies for handling difficult situations that you may encounter.
Creating a Grade Book in Excel: Open House (go back)
Thursday, October 2	1:00 - 4:00 PM	Library ULB-16
If you would like to learn how to use Excel for basic grade management or would like to learn new strategies for using your Excel grade book more effectively, here’s your chance to get some one-on-one help. Just bring in any relevant grading information (your syllabus, written grade book, etc.) and an ITLAL staff member will work with you on an individual basis to create a grade book for your class. Setting up your Excel gradebook before mid-term will save time and allow you to keep up with students’ progress so you and your students don’t have to deal with surprises at the end of the semester.
The Student Learning Portfolio: Beyond tests, presentations and papers (go back)
Monday, October 6	3:00 - 4:30 PM	Terrace Lounge
Tuesday, October 7	2:30 - 4:00 PM	Levitt Room
When we create tests and assignments we want students to provide evidence of their learning in our discipline. Sometimes, however, we find that ’normal’ means of assessment don’t give a big enough picture. What if it were possible to assign something that not only produces evidence of learning, but also encourages students to reflect on their achievements and intellectual growth? Portfolios have long been used in art and writing programs, and in career development and professional fields, but they are flexible enough to be used in traditional academic contexts as well. In this workshop we will explore some of the fundamentals of portfolio design in paper and electronic formats as well as some of the tools out there that can aid in this process.
Incorporating Media & Podcasting into Your Teaching (go back)
Wednesday, October 22	3:00 - 4:30 PM	Terrace Lounge
The days of putting a video on reserve in the library for your students to check out and hoping that they all get a chance to see it are over. It is now easier than ever to transfer your media (CD’s, DVD’s and Videocassettes) into a variety of digital formats, edit them into clips, and view them through PowerPoint or as streamable files from your course website. You can address a variety of learning styles by giving students a way to access audio and video clips on their own and use class time for discussion and analysis. In this workshop we will explore the different formats available for converting media and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each as well as the processes to follow to start digitizing your own media.
Writing Grant Proposals as a Graduate Student (go back)
Thursday, October 23	2:30 - 4:00 PM	Assembly Hall
Knowing how to write a grant proposal to bring in funding is becoming increasingly important, even in teaching colleges and disciplines that haven’t traditionally relied on grant funding. Writing a successful grant application is not a gift, it is a skill that is practiced and developed over time. As a graduate student, you are in a position to make yourself even more marketable by learning the rules early on. The GSO, Sponsored Programs and ITLAL are joining forces to deliver the crucial information you will need to start getting grants for your current projects and research and to get a jump on your academic career.
Teaching Portfolios for Future Faculty (go back)
Wednesday, October 29	2:30 - 4:00 PM	Terrace Lounge
You know you are a great teacher—all your students and colleagues say you are. But how can you show it? One great way is by developing a strong teaching statement and assembling a portfolio. This workshop will give you tips for collecting and displaying materials that will help you articulate your philosophy of teaching, demonstrate your strengths as a teacher, and set yourself apart from other job candidates.
Preparing for the Academic Job Interview (go back)
Wednesday, November 5	2:30 - 4:00 PM	Terrace Lounge
So you’ve landed an interview…and the panic is setting in! This workshop will walk you through the “typical” faculty interview, and give you an idea of what to expect. Learn the ins and outs of interviewing for faculty jobs. We will discuss the proper preparation and potential pitfalls of the most common interviewing scenarios: phone, conference and on-campus.