Professional Development for Postgraduates
Date:
Monday, 20 February, 2012 - 10:00
In Spring 2012, CELT will offer the following workshops for all PG students.
Registration:
* TAs who wish to use these workshops to fulfill the TA training program, please register here.
For all other PG students, please register at http://celt.ust.hk/ce
Workshop |
FACILITATOR |
CONTENTS |
SCHEDULE & VENUE |
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Classroom Management |
Rowena LIU, CELT |
In the workshop, participants will learn how to manage a classroom for more effective teaching and learning. Participants will be provided with (1) basic key strategies to minimize the chance of having classroom disruptions, and (2) advices on handling different disruptive situations when they occur. |
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:00-11:30 am Room 3037 (Lift 1) |
Balancing Time between TA Duties and Research |
Lucia YEUNG, CELT |
This workshop will address various issues of managing time as a TA and PG student at UST. Useful time management tools and practical advice for TAs to manage their time more effectively will be introduced. It will also discuss the issue of procrastination and ways to combat such a habit. |
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:00-11:30 am Room 3037 (Lift 1) |
Advanced PowerPoint Presentation |
Rambo LAI & May TSE, CELT |
This workshop is designed for intermediate users to develop a typically static PowerPoint presentation into a more visually dynamic one. In this workshop, participants will learn how to (1) import, process and integrate graphics, audio and video into PowerPoint presentations, (2) add transition and animated effects to the presentations, (3) create animation with motion path, and (4) package the presentations. This workshop will involve short input sessions followed by guided practice. Please note that participants should obtain basic knowledge about MS PowerPoint, such as templates, color schemes, slide layouts, bullets and slide addition. |
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 3:30-5:00 pm Room 3037 (Lift 1) |
Developing your Instructional Website with Google Sites |
Rambo LAI & May TSE, CELT |
This workshop is designed for beginners to develop a simple instructional website with Google Sites. Starting from planning the structure to publishing the page onto the internet, followed by gaining useful guidelines about building webpages. After the workshop, participants will be able to: (1) build a simple website with tips provided, (2) prepare and organize the contents for the websites, (3) create web pages for the websites, including integrating multimedia elements, (4) apply different themes to enhance the aesthetics of the websites, and (5) collaborate with others in Google Sites. This workshop will involve short input sessions followed by guided practice. | Fri, 24 Feb 2012 3:30-5:00 pm Room 3037 (Lift 1) |
Using Email as Effective Communication Tool |
Otis LAM, CELT |
This workshop is designed for all email users who would like to enhance their communication with others by using the email tool effectively. In this workshop, participants will learn how to: (1) process and manage emails effectively including using the “Inbox Zero” action-based methodology, and (2) apply appropriate email etiquette in email communication with others to communicate properly and skillfully.. | Mon, 27 Feb 2012 3:30-5:00 pm Room 3037 (Lift 1) |
Target audience: PG students
Enquiry: Rowena LIU (ctrowena@ust.hk or Ext 6311)
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