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We were filled to capacity the last two summers and we're full again! The Summer Technology Institute for faculty returns August 18-20, 2008. Sessions will be facilitated by Garret Brand (Business) and Eric Kunnen (Distance Learning and Instructional Technologies). Here's a Draft Agenda.

LAPTOP DAY 5.0 hours
August 18, 9am-2pm

By the end of this session, faculty with laptops will:

  • operate your laptop or tablet PC
  • convert classroom content to work on laptops
  • perform administrative tasks (e.g. grades)
  • explore wireless access and mobile computing
  • capture live instruction and record tutorials.

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Learning Academy Facilitators are drilled during Blackboard Bootcamp.

BLACKBOARD BOOTCAMP 5.0 hours
August 19, 9am-2pm

By the end of this session, ALL Faculty will:

  • perform basic and advanced functions in Blackboard
  • use the Blackboard gradebook
  • facilitate online discussions
  • create assignments and assessments
  • reduce plagiarism.

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TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING 5.0 hours
August 20, 9am-2pm

By the end of this session, ALL Faculty will:

  • use different technology in teaching
  • operate technology in model classrooms
  • tour our new mini-studio and record audio/video
  • describe different delivery modes
  • meet LRTS and Learning Academy support.

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Jason Johnson records audio tracks in new Mini-studio.

REGISTRATION

To register for some or all of the sessions, please send an e-mail to:

learningacademy@grcc.edu.

Include the name and date of the session you want to attend. You will receive a GroupWise appointment with the session location as your confirmation. Seating for each day is limited to the first 12 people.

All sessions begin in 351 Main and are eligible for Longevity Training Credit (qualified full-time faculty). Their will also be a mystery grand prize!

RESOURCES

ARTICLES

Blackboard

GRCC

Powerpoint

Downloads

Multimedia Classroom

Tablet PC

Web-Based Tools

CONTACT US

Learning Academy

Grand Rapids Community College
143 Bostwick NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Room: 310 Main Building
Phone: 234-4285
learningacademy@grcc.edu

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