Workshops and Special Events—Spring 2008
For a description of each workshop and to register on-line,
click on the workshop title below.
You will be linked to Appalachian's on-line workshop schedule.
Common Practices for Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs at Appalachian
Facilitators: Seventeen University faculty, staff, and administrators
Friday, January 11, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Writing Across Borders: International Students in the Classroom
Facilitators: Beth Carroll, Denise Goetz, and Rick McGarry
Wednesday, January 30, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Rubrics for Authentic Assessment
Facilitator: Max Dass
Tuesday, February 5, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Do You Elluminate?
Facilitators: Jeff Church, Mary Beth McKee, and Greg Simmons
Wednesday, February 6, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Keeping Your Computer Secure
Facilitator: Oscar Knight
Thursday, February 7, 3:00-3:50 p.m. or Tuesday, March 18, 10:00-10:50 a.m.
Blueprint for Learning: Constructing Courses to Facilitate, Assess, and Document Learning
Facilitator: Laurie Richlin
Monday, February 11, 12:00 noon-4:45 p.m.
Survive and Thrive: Preparing for Promotion and Tenure
Facilitators: Nancy Bargerstock, Steve Bronack, Kevin Howell, and Travis Triplett
Wednesday, February 20, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Teaching
Facilitators: Chris Badurek and Art Rex
Thursday, February 21, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
The Challenging Simplicity of Community-Based Research
Facilitator: Randy Stoecker
Wednesday, February 27, 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m.
Learning from Our Students: Advice for Service Learning Community-Based Research Faculty
Facilitators: Lindsey Smith and Virginia Bates
Tuesday, March 4, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Appalachian’s Virtual Private Network (VPN): A How To
Facilitator: Oscar Knight
Thursday, March 6, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
The Price of Poverty (in Watauga County)
Facilitator: Todd Mortenson
Friday, March 28, 12:00 noon-3:00 p.m.
Department Chair Retreat
Facilitators: Fourteen administrators, chairs, and former chairs
Friday, March 28, 12:30 noon-7:30 p.m.
Special Interest Groups
Book Group: The Art of Changing the Brain: Enriching the Practice of Teaching by Exploring the Biology of Learning
Facilitator: Mark Zrull
Mondays, January 28 and February 4, or Mondays, February 11 and February 18, 4:00-5:15 p.m.
(Book Groups are Full)
Research Study: The Impact of Clickers upon Student Learning and Attitudes
Facilitator: Jeff Church
Dates and Times TBA
(Research Study is Full)
