Professional Development On Demand: Online Seminars

Below is a wide range of self-access resources for all teaching staff, which have been grouped under a number of different teaching and learning related areas. These are international online seminars comprised of either video or audio files from 45-90 minutes in duration, presentation slides and, in some cases, additional materials.  We hope you will dip in to these topics as and when you need them or your interest takes you.

Remarks: Please note that ITSC log-in is required for accessing these resources.

Course Design | Learning Assessment | Teaching for Active, Engaged Learning | Technology-enhanced Learning & Teaching | Online & Blended Learning & Teaching | Professional Development for Faculty/Teachers |

Webinar Title

Webinar Date

Duration

Description

Presentation

Materials

Course Design

Beyond Coverage: Backward Design for Disciplinary Thinking  Jan 23 2013 60mins View Launch Download
Connect Learning Across Courses with Curriculum Mapping  Nov 3 2010 90mins View Launch Download
Designing and Teaching a High-Impact Capstone Course  Feb 28 2013 60mins View Launch Download
Experiential Learning Inside the Classroom  Oct 11 2012 60mins View Launch Download
How Can I Create Meaningful Assignments for My Students? Sep 16 2013 20mins View Launch Download
Tools and Techniques for Improving Course Accessibility  Jan 17 2012 75mins View Launch Download
Universal Design: Five Steps to Make Your Course Accessible  Jul 31 2013 60mins View Launch Download
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Learning Assessment

Efficient and Effective Feedback in the Online Classroom  Jul 24 2013 60mins View Launch Download
Getting Started with Classroom Assessment Techniques Sep 23 2014 45mins View Launch Download
How Can I Use Voice Feedback to Improve Student Learning? Sep 22 2009 20mins View Launch Download
How Good is Good Enough? Setting Benchmarks or Standards  Jun 29 2011 90mins View Launch Download
How to Detect and Prevent Plagiarism in the Online Classroom  May 17 2011 60mins View Launch Download
Measuring Learning: The Ultimate Teaching Evaluation  Aug 25 2011 75mins View Launch Download
Moving Ahead with Learning Assessment  Jul 20 2011 90mins View Launch Download
Summarizing & Using Assessment Results  Jul 13 2011 90mins View Launch Download
Teaching Integrity: Effective Responses to Cheating  Aug 9 2011 90mins View Launch Download
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Teaching for Active, Engaged Learning

How Can I Assess Critical Thinking with Student Created Work Sep 3 2015 20mins View Launch Download
How Can Objects and Analogies Improve my Teaching? Jul 17 2015 20mins View Launch Download
How Can I Design Critical Thinking into My Courses? Sep 4 2015 20mins View Launch Download
How Do I Assign Students to Groups? Feb 17 2015 20mins View Launch Download
Is There a Solution to Students Multitasking in Class? Oct 16 2014 20mins View Launch Download
How Can Student Learning Begin Before the First Day of Class? Jan 6 2016 20mins View Launch Download
How Do I Get Students to Come to Class Prepared? Apr 25 2015 20mins View Launch Download
How Can I Assess Critical Thinking with Objective Items? Sep 4 2015 20mins View Launch Download
How Can I Effectively Use Class Preparation Assignments? Apr 25 2015 20mins View Launch Download
What Key Concepts Improve Student Learning and Memory? Jun 10 2015 20mins View Launch Download
How Can I Capture Students' Interest in the First 5 Minutes? Jul 21 2015 20mins View Launch Download
How Can I Get Students to Take Responsibility for Their Own Learning? Dec 12 2015 20mins View Launch Download
How Can I Effectively Teach Unprepared Students? Nov 10 2015 20mins View Launch Download
7 Learner-Centered Principles to Improve Your Teaching  Sep 22 2011 90mins View Launch Download
9 Ways to Use Class Discussion to Promote Transformation  Apr 7 2011 60mins View Launch Download
Concept Mapping: How Visual Connections Can Improve Learning  Jan 18 2011 75mins View Launch Download
Grading Strategies to Promote Student & Faculty Success  Jul 25 2012 60mins View Launch Download
Handling Annoying, Disruptive and Dangerous Students May 10 2012 75mins View Launch Download
How Do I Get Students to Read Their Assignments Before Class? Sep 22 2009 20mins View Launch Download
How to Deepen Learning through Critical Reflection Apr 20 2011 90mins View Launch Download
How to Implement Brain-based Learning Strategies in Your Courses Nov 27 2012 60mins View Launch Download
Lecture Alternatives: Four Strategies to Engage Students  Dec 13 2012 60mins View Launch Download
Managing Student Discipline Issues Legally and Effectively  Dec 6 2011 90mins View Launch Download
Motivating Students: Four Steps to Dynamic Classes  Jun 26 2012 60mins View Launch Download
Motivating Students: From Apathetic to Inspired  Mar 28 2013 60mins View Launch Download
Proven Strategies for Managing Disruptive Student Behavior  Dec 1 2010 60mins View Launch Download
Seven Ways to Increase Student Attention and Learning  Oct 5 2011 90mins View Launch Download
Should I Encourage Experiential Learning During Class? How? Oct 11 2012 20mins View Launch Download
Team-Based Learning: Strategies for Getting Started May 6 2014 40mins View Launch Download
Ten Ways to Actively Engage Your Students  May 3 2011 60mins View Launch Download
Using Clickers to Engage Students and Maximize Learning  Jun 15 2011 90mins View Launch Download
Using Group Work to Promote Deep Learning Oct 30 2012 60mins View Launch Download
What Works and What Doesn’t When Teaching Large Classes? N/A 20mins View Launch Download
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Technology-enhanced Learning & Teaching

Finding the Right Technology to Support Learning Outcomes  Oct 20 2011 90mins View Launch Download
Gamification: Applying Game Principles to Your Teaching  Mar 12 2013 60mins View Launch Download
Generate Deeper Learning through Digital Storytelling  Dec 4 2012 60mins View Launch Download
Implementing New Technology to Extend Learning  Sep 26 2012 60mins View Launch Download
Learner-Centered Technology: Aligning Tools with Learning Goals Nov 15 2011 90mins View Launch Download
Three Ways to Use Technology in a Learner-centered Classroom  Aug 8 2012 60mins View Launch Download
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Online & Blended Learning & Teaching

What is Storyboarding and How Can It Help You Flip Your Class Aug 15 2014 20mins View Launch Download
Where Can I Find Flippable Moments in My Classes? Aug 15 2014 20mins View Launch Download
In Blended Courses, What Should Students Do Online? Jul 2 2015 20mins View Launch Download
How Do I Create Engaging Threaded Discussion Questions? Jul 7 2015 20mins View Launch Download
What Three Things Could I Do to Improve My Blended Course? Jul 17 2015 20mins View Launch Download
Assessment Strategies for Flipped Learning Experiences Oct 2 2015 20mins View Launch Download
Best Practices in Flipped Class Design Mar 26 2015 30mins View Launch Download
Data Driven Decision Making for Online Instructional Design Mar 15 2011 90mins View Launch Download
How Can I Design Copyright-Compliant Courses? Nov 20 2014 20mins View Launch Download
How Can I Enhance the Impact of Feedback in Online Classes? Jul 29 2013 20mins View Launch Download
How Can I Structure a Flipped Lesson? Aug 19 2014 20mins View Launch Download
How Do I Convert a F2F Course to a Hybrid Course? Jul 13 2012 20mins View Launch Download
Linking, Embedding & Streaming: What’s Legal? What’s Not? Aug 24 2014 20mins View Launch Download
MOOCs and Copyright Management Dec 6 2013 96mins View Launch Download
The Flipped Approach to Online Teaching and Learning Apr 22, 2014 60mins View Launch Download
10 Ways to improve Blended Learning Course Design in 2014 Feb 4 2014 60mins View Launch Download
A Guide to Video Communication for Online Instructors  Aug 10 2011 60mins View Launch Download
A Model for Teaching Large Blended Classes  May 2 2013 60mins View Launch Download
Assessment Alternatives for Your Online Courses Aug 6 2013 60mins View Launch Download
Assessment Strategies for the Flipped Classroom Aug 13 2013 60mins View Launch Download
Best Practices for Designing Successful Blended Courses  Nov 2 2011 90mins View Launch Download
Blended Learning Toolkit: Design, Deliver, Assess  Mar 13 2013 60mins View Launch Download
Engage Online Students with Targeted Feedback  Jun 19 2012 60mins View Launch Download
Five Free Tools for Connecting & Engaging Online Learners  Oct 25 2012 60mins View Launch Download
Five Ways to Build e-Learner Confidence with Low-Stakes Grading  Apr 25 2012 60mins View Launch Download
Five Ways to Improve Interaction in Your Online Courses  Apr 6 2011 60mins View Launch Download
How to Balance Online Learner Needs and Instructor Workload  Feb 23 2011 75mins View Launch Download
How to Engage Students with Interactive Online Lectures  Jan 20 2011 75mins View Launch Download
Improve Participation to Enhance Learning in Online Courses  Oct 9 2012 60mins View Launch Download
Managing Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom  Nov 7 2012 60mins View Launch Download
Perfecting the Blend: Designing Blended Course Interactions  Jan 15 2013 60mins View Launch Download
Selecting and Using Technologies in Online & Blended Courses  Oct 11 2011 60mins View Launch Download
Strategies to Manage High Enrollment Online Courses  Feb 7 2012 75mins View Launch Download
Ten Ways to Improve Blended Course Design  Mar 6 2012 90mins View Launch Download
The Flipped Approach to a Learner-Centered Class  Feb 12 2013 60mins View Launch Download
The Top 10 Faculty Challenges for Teaching Online  Nov 8 2012 60mins View Launch Download
Web 2.0 Tools for Lifelong Learning in Online Courses  Jun 28 2011 75mins View Launch Download
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Professional Development for Faculty/Teachers

15 Practical Strategies to Re-energize Mid-career Teachers  Mar 10 2011 90mins View Launch Download
23 Practical Strategies to Help New Faculty Thrive  Nov 22 2010 90mins View Launch Download
Creating Faculty Learning Communities: 16 Recommendations Jun 11 2013 60mins View Launch Download
Fostering a Collegial Environment: Guidelines for the Department Chair  Sep 18 2012 60mins View Launch Download
How to Evaluate the Impact of Faculty Development Programs  Mar 17 2011 75mins View Launch Download
How to Orient New Instructors to an Online Course FAST!  Apr 14 2011 75mins View Launch Download
Nine Essential Traits of the Effective Professor  Nov 14 2012 60mins View Launch Download
Setting Expectations for Online Instructor Performance  Apr 28 2011 90mins View Launch Download
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