Digital Learning Lab

Presented by Lauren Lovvorn & Robbie Park

Date & Time = Oct. 20th (Thurs.) from 10-11am, CST

Offsite = https://park.zoom.us/j/96280045515

In this one-hour workshop you will get hands-on practice writing discussion questions that invite students to excitedly engage in scaffolded, collaborative learning with their peers. We will explore student perceptions of effective discussion questions and steps to go from a simple question to a question inviting a deeper level of thought that fits with the other assignments within the unit. Finally, we will discuss formatting the discussion within Canvas.

Digital Learning Lab

Presented by Robbie Park & Leslie Umstattd (Canvas); Melanie Kinney & Lauren Lovvorn (Educational Technology Tools); Valorie Engholm & Karen Bleier (Copyright & Resources)

Date & Time = Oct. 21st (Wed.) from 10-11am, CST

Offsite = https://park.zoom.us/j/92803195925

In this one hour time frame, you will have the opportunity to ask questions. This is a come and go time. We will have three breakout rooms ready for you to jump into that cover Canvas content questions, tools questions, and resource/ copyright questions.

Special Interest Group Reflect and Respond

Presented by Ann Culton

Date & Time = Oct. 21st (Wed.) from 11:30am-12pm, CST

Offsite = https://park.zoom.us/j/7260330522

Teaching in a classroom can be challenging, no matter the modality. The layers of complexity intertwine as we attempt to help students learn new content in a welcoming and intriguing environment. The goal should be to have students experience transformative learning while moving them closer to their final goal - graduation. This SIG will focus on teaching strategies to retain students’ through comfort, connectedness, and engagement while eliminating mundane practices. Learn new ideas by watching a brief video, self-enroll in the “Retain without the Mundane” Canvas course for resources, and stay tuned for some interesting statistics, engaging conversation, and practical application.

Monthly Virtual Coffee House

Presented by FCI

Date & Time = Oct. 23rd (Fri.) from 11:30am-12pm, CST

Offsite = https://park.zoom.us/j/522928591?pwd=bnVjbWlQTUhOTGhXOHQ5UUI0MkExdz09

Feeling isolated? Miss connecting with your colleagues? Or just want to talk to someone other than your dog? All faculty are welcome to join us every Friday through the end of the semester from 11:30-12:00pm CST for an informal social gathering. Topics of discussion in our breakout chat rooms will vary each week and will develop based upon your interests. Bring your own beverage of choice and join us for some brief social exchange. Hope to see you there!

Special Interest Group Reflect and Respond

Presented by Amy Wolf and Leslie Umstattd

Date & Time = Oct. 29th (Thurs.) from 12-12:30pm, CST

Offsite = https://park.zoom.us/j/96150630832

The proportion of students taking online courses (exclusively) continues to grow each year, especially in the time of COVID 19. Park University continues to be a front runner in the digital learning arena, and as we chart new paths, our hope is to provide students with an innovative and engaged learning experience. This SIG aims to further conversations and “try on new ideas” for authentic teaching and engaged learning toward that goal. Learn new ideas by watching a brief video, self-enroll in the “Authentic Teaching and Engaged Learning in a Digital World” Canvas course for resources, and join us in the conversation as we set the stage for specific “go and do challenges” that can be applied to your own course work.

Digital Learning Lab

Presented by Melanie Kinney & Leslie Umstattd

Date & Time = Nov. 3rd (Tue.) from 2-3pm, CST

Offsite = https://park.zoom.us/my/mkinney

Even faculty using an on-ground classroom for face-to-face meetings in the fall will want to be comfortable with facilitating face-to-face class meetings on Zoom in the case of campus closure. This workshop will review the basics of Zoom such as: configuring user settings in Canvas, generating links, using screen sharing, creating break out rooms for small-group discussion, recording Zoom sessions and posting them to Canvas. The workshop will also provide tips for maintaining student engagement on Zoom.

Digital Learning Lab

Presented by Robbie Park & Leslie Umstattd (Canvas); Melanie Kinney & Lauren Lovvorn (Educational Technology Tools); Valorie Engholm & Karen Bleier (Copyright & Resources)

Date & Time = Nov. 4th (Wed.) from 10-11am, CST

Offsite = https://park.zoom.us/j/92803195925

In this one hour time frame, you will have the opportunity to ask questions. This is a come and go time. We will have three breakout rooms ready for you to jump into that cover Canvas content questions, tools questions, and resource/ copyright questions.

Special Interest Group Reflect and Respond

Presented by Lacey Finley

Date & Time = Nov. 4th (Wed.) from 11:30am-12pm, CST

Offsite = https://park.zoom.us/j/96304757312

Receivers of messages construct their attitudes towards others based on nonverbal communication more than actual words spoken (Mehrabian, 1971). How do we build influence and drive exceptional communication when only a small percentage of our overall communication messages are conveyed with the words we use? Is it time to press the rest button on how we engage with students and peers?
 

Self and intrapersonal awareness is the cornerstone to exceptional communication and influence. This Special Interest Group will encourage participants to discover their strengths, gain connection with people, handle conflict productively, communicate with influence and congeniality and spark enthusiasm!

Digital Learning Lab

Presented by Melanie Kinney & Leslie Umstattd

Date & Time = Nov. 17th (Tue.) from 2-3pm, CST

Offsite = https://park.zoom.us/my/mkinney

Intended for faculty comfortable using Zoom, this advanced workshop will hone in on strategies for promoting active learning with Zoom, such as using the whiteboard, co-constructing documents, designing effective break out room activities, transitioning facilitation responsibilities to students, etc.

Digital Learning Lab

Presented by Robbie Park & Leslie Umstattd (Canvas); Melanie Kinney & Lauren Lovvorn (Educational Technology Tools); Valorie Engholm & Karen Bleier (Copyright & Resources)

Date & Time = Nov. 18th (Wed.) from 10-11am, CST

Offsite = https://park.zoom.us/j/92803195925

In this one hour time frame, you will have the opportunity to ask questions. This is a come and go time. We will have three breakout rooms ready for you to jump into that cover Canvas content questions, tools questions, and resource/ copyright questions.

Special Interest Group Reflect and Respond

Presented by Samantha Quinn

Date & Time = Nov. 18th (Wed.) from 11:30am-12pm, CST

Offsite = https://park.zoom.us/j/96474321107

The overall goal of this SIG is to arm faculty and staff with knowledge about common “dark side” communication issues (e.g. jealousy, envy, conflict, social aggression, deception, etc.), how these issues manifest at work and in the classroom, and how such issues can be constructively addressed, ultimately turning them into “bright side” learning and growing opportunities. Seeing the “bright side” of stereotypically negative issues, can have a significant impact on Park University culture, such as cultivating a happier and more empathetic employees, facilitating a greater understanding of human behavior, increased respect between colleagues and greater employee and student morale.

Monthly Virtual Coffee House

Presented by FCI

Date & Time = Nov. 20th (Fri.) from 11:30am-12pm, CST

Offsite = https://park.zoom.us/j/522928591?pwd=bnVjbWlQTUhOTGhXOHQ5UUI0MkExdz09

Feeling isolated? Miss connecting with your colleagues? Or just want to talk to someone other than your dog? All faculty are welcome to join us every Friday through the end of the semester from 11:30-12:00pm CST for an informal social gathering. Topics of discussion in our breakout chat rooms will vary each week and will develop based upon your interests. Bring your own beverage of choice and join us for some brief social exchange. Hope to see you there!