Course Schedule for Excellence in Teaching Online Seminars

Schedule for Fall 2008
Excellence in Teaching Adjunct Faculty Online Seminars

September 22 through October 19, 2008

TDEV 710 Assigning and Grading Student Papers (1) - Facilitator: tbd
TDEV 711 Setting Standards and Measurements for Grading (1) - Facilitator: tbd
TDEV 713 Preparing to Teach Online (1)  Facilitator: Jane Siron

Teaching in Higher Education Online Seminars Course Descriptions

TDEV 701 Teaching in Higher Education (1) - introduces the vocabulary, processes, standards, attitudes, and trends in higher education. This course explores some of the similarities and differences between working in higher education and working in other organizations. It includes defining the relationships between faculty, students, administration, and staff. Expectations that the institution has of faculty as well as what faculty can expect from the institution are addressed.

TDEV 702 Franciscan Values (1) - explores the history of St. Francis and the Franciscan movement. It includes a discussion of how we live out those values today, especially in the classroom.

TDEV 703 Meeting the Needs of Adult Learners (1) - covers the unique learning needs of the adult returning student through adult learning theory. It addresses how to incorporate adults’ experiences into their learning, to present materials that are highly applied and meaningful, and to address adult learner’s goals and motivation. Content of the course applies to both on site and online teaching.

TDEV 704 Adult Learning Styles (1) - identifies different models of defining adult learning styles. The relationship between learning styles and teaching strategies will be explored. The value of various teaching approaches to improve student performance will be emphasized. Content of the course applies to both on site and online teaching.

TDEV 705 Facilitating Discussions (1) - addresses the various techniques and processes of democratic and meaningful classroom conversations. Issues that are covered include the teacher’s role in discussion, developing effective discussion questions, keeping discussions focused, and encouraging and controlling participation. Both small and large group discussions will be considered. Content of the course applies to both on site and online teaching.

TDEV 706 Developing and Delivering a Lecture (1) - addresses methods of researching and compiling relevant sources to be able to organize a lecture in a meaningful way. Ways of including applied information such as examples and case studies are included. Delivery methods covered are the use of a black/white board, handouts, flip chart, PowerPoint, and other visual materials. Content of the course will address the differences between on site and online delivery.

TDEV 707 Exploring Creative Classroom Strategies (1) - explores innovative ways of creating assignments, presenting materials, and encouraging student learning. Techniques such as games, role play, case study, humor, and competitions will be addressed. Content of the course applies to both on site and online teaching.

TDEV 708 Increasing Communication Effectiveness (1) - addresses effective communication in the classroom. It includes verbal and non-verbal messages, one-on-one, small group, and large group facilitation. Content of the course addresses communication skills in both on site and online teaching.

TDEV 709 Designing Effective Assessments for Adult Learners (1) - focuses on designing a variety of assignments to meet the diverse needs of adult learners. It includes developing requirements for papers and projects, both as individual and group assignments. The emphasis is on creating assignments that learners can apply to their professional and personal lives. Also included is a study of Bloom’s taxonomies and how to utilize them in designing assignments. Content of the course applies to both on site and online teaching.

TDEV 710 Assigning and Grading Student Papers (1) - explores how to structure, present, and evaluate written assignments. It addresses the integration of content and expression. Content of the course applies to both on site and online teaching.

TDEV 711 Setting Standards and Measurements for Grading (1) - addresses various types of measurement of student learning including projects, tests (multiple choice, true/false, matching, completion), and essays. Methods developing both norm referenced and criterion referenced measurements will be covered as well as standards for establishing grades. Blooms’ taxonomies will be studied to define measurement at various levels of knowledge. Content of the course applies to both on site and online teaching.

TDEV 712 Utilizing Online Research Databases (1) - covers the use of USF database tools and techniques to formulate a search for purposes of research and to generally access information. It addresses ways to structure assignments and instruct students in effective use of the databases. Content of the course applies to both on site and online teaching.

TDEV 713 Preparing to Teach Online (1) - takes the novice online instructor through the steps of course development, online teaching, and online assessment. The course will focus on four skills critical to online teaching: planning, communication, evaluation and management skills. Topics will include: developing an online course; creating an online syllabus and content; creating performance-based assessment; planning online activities; creating and moderating online discussion groups; managing the online course (time, record-keeping, students).

TDEV 714 Teaching in an Accelerated Format (1) - Adult learners are an increasing phenomenon in higher education. The adult learner is highly motivated, determined, and demanding. In most cases, he or she is employed and has family commitment. Designing courses for adults must be purposeful, methodical, engaging, and applicable. In many instances the adult courses are accelerated to accommodate the challenging needs of work, family, and community. In this course, you will identify the main parts of a comprehensive course, review examples, discuss capturing content strategies, examine assessment and grading strategies, and build your own course based on adult learning theories and strategies.

TDEV 715 Assessment in Higher Education (1) - this course provides an introduction to assessment in the classroom, department and institution. Assessment as a tool for improvement and a basis for planning and change is explored.

For more information about eligibility and registration for theExcellence in Teaching online seminars,
please contact Natalie Moxley at nmoxley@stfrancis.eduor call (800)-726-2600 ext. 5039