Moodle Part 1 – Introduction and Terminology
Instructor: Tina Farmer
Location: CWE 228
Date: 9/14/2009 starting at 2:30 pm -4:00 pm
Description:
This session is an introduction to Moodle, an Learning Management System with a funny name. In this first of 4 sessions on Moodle, we will discuss what Moodle has to offer and Moodle’s functionality compared to Blackboard.
Putting It All Together: Library Assignments, Students, and the Library
Instructor: Angela Davis
Location: CWE 228
Date: 9/16/2009 starting at 2:30 pm -4:30 pm
Description:
This interactive session is for faculty who assign their students work requiring any type of library research. The “research” can range from having students find a single article, to finding multiple sources for a research paper or annotated bibliography. A PCC librarian will help you view research assignments and the Library from the student’s perspective. Session activities will help you put all the pieces together by increasing your awareness of hurdles students face when trying to conduct research in the Library and how you can steer them toward credible resources.
You will leave this session knowing more about:
- student library anxiety.
- effective search strategies and suggestions for helping students get better results.
- library instruction – IF and WHEN you should consider a library instruction session
Friday Facts: Welcome Back, Soldier! Learning how to work with our veteran students and discovering the best kept secret at PCC for locating information quickly.
Instructor: Angela Cline
Location: GHL 143
Date: 9/18/2009 starting at 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Description:
Find out how to answer most of your student’s questions using the Online Resource Manual and learn what you need to know to better serve our growing Veteran student population.
Using the Online Resource Manual
How does a student request to review their student records? Is an orientation required for a student to take an ESL class? The answers to these and many other questions can be found in the Online Resource Manual- one of the most useful resources available to faculty and staff. The Online Resource Manual is the one-stop shop for all of the tricky questions that students ask. Learn how to make the resource work for you.
Working with Veterans
Our Veteran student population is growing every semester. What do you need to know about these students? How do the Veteran’s Benefits work? What do you need to know to better serve veteran student at PCC? What do you need to know about PTSD?
Intro to Office 2007 – How to make the transition from 2003 to 2007
Instructor: Lynn Lee
Location: RLH 206
Date: 9/23/2009 starting at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Description: We will cover MS Office 2007 – Word, Excel & PowerPoint will be covered – new features of each application will be given attention
Moodle Part 2 – Let’s Moodle
Instructor: Tina Farmer
Location: CWE 228
Date: 10/5/2009 starting at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Description:
Friday Facts: Avoiding the Health Sciences Admissions confusion- what to say and what not to say! Also working with the admissions counselors- changes, growth and new services.
Instructor(s): Jenni Smith & Jessica Blake
Location: GHL 143
Date: 10/16/2009 starting at 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Description:
Admissions to PCC has changed dramatically in the past year. Find out how these changes affect you and your students.
Health Science Admissions
The Health Science Admissions process has changed. Come and see what is required for admission to a health science program now that the HOBET is no longer used. What should you tell a student about health science admissions? What role does the AGE degree play in health science admissions? When should you send a student to a Health Science Admissions Counselor and when should the student see an AGE advisor? Find out the answer to these questions and more by attending this session.
Admissions Counselors becoming counselors
This area has had a change to their name, so what does that mean? Find out what services are offered in the Counseling Center and how to use these improved services to better serve your students.
Moodle Part 3 – Gradebook & Grading
Instructor: Tina Farmer
Location: CWE 228
Date: 10/26/2009 starting at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Description:
Cloud Computing
Instructor: Lynn McCormick
Location: CFG 137
Date: 10/28/2009 tarting at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Description:
Cloud Computing: What are the Impacts on Teaching and Learning?
What is cloud computing?
What are some examples of cloud computing?
How is cloud computing related to web 2.0?
How will cloud computing impact the educational environment?
We will examine cloud computing as more than just a trend (Review of the findings of The Pew Internet & American Life Project of Sept of 2008 and the Horizon Report).
By the end of the session you will be able to take a piece of the cloud with you by creating your own very easy to do samples of cloud computing.
NCLOR
Instructor: Jon Sweetin, Application Integrator NCCC System Office
Location: CWE 228
Date: 11/4/2009 starting at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Description:
The North Carolina Learning Object Repository (NCLOR) collects documents, audio/video clips, simulations, learning modules, assessments, and more – virtually any type of learning resource that can be digitized and processed. T Teachers can become more productive and efficient. If quality course or digital materials exist and are free for North Carolina faculty, why reinvent the wheel?
Using the NCLOR you can…
- Search: Find professional or individual created resources.
- Use & Adapt: Integrate and adapt these resources for your courses.
- Contribute: Share your resources with other faculty.
- Collaborate: Work together with peers.
ALL FREE…
Friday Facts: How can Minority Male Mentoring and TRiO help my students to be successful?
Instructor(s): LaTonya Evans & Andre Gregory
Location: GHL 143
Date: 11/13/2009 starting at 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Description:
Community colleges have a very diverse student population and some of the students who come to community colleges need a little extra help to become successful students. Here are two programs that can benefit these students and are making a positive impact at PCC:
Male Mentoring
What is the difference between MMM and the NEXT Level? What type of student do these programs serve? What do students have to do to be enrolled in this program and what benefits does this program offer? How has it helped PCC students? What changes will we see in the future?
TRIO
What is the TRIO program and how can it help your students? How do you identify a student who would benefit from the services of the TRIO program? How does a student enroll in this program and what does it offer to the enrolled students? What impact has the program made on campus?
Moodle Part 4 – Migration Tips & Techniques
Instructor: Tina Farmer
Location: CWE 228
Date: 11/16/2009 starting at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Description:
Engaged Learning with NEW Web 2.0 Tools
Instructor: Nanette Stillwell
Location: RHL 211
Date: 11/20/2009 starting at 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Description:
This session will include an overview of the following Web 2.0 tools and demonstrations of how each can be used for teaching and learning.
Google Wave combines aspects of email, instant messaging, wikis, web chat, social networking, and project management to build one elegant, in-browser communication client http://mashable.com/2009/05/28/google-wave-guide/
YouTube/EDU videos specifically for and by the education sector
Live Question Tool Live Question Tool is a web-based service that lets audience members at a presentation post questions for the speaker. As questions are added, other participants can submit comments and cast votes for the questions they hope to see answered first. Live Question Tool offers an opportunity to constructively rethink the lecture http://www.educause.edu
Zotero Research Tool Zotero is a research tool, developed by the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University, that provides users with automated access to bibliographic information for online resources. http://www.educause.edu
TextMeLater a free text message reminder tool for the instructor and/or students – allows for bulk text messaging
To Be Scheduled:
GroupWise
Datatel
I definitely would like to attend the session on MOODLE gradebook. Also, I would like to know more about how to scan and import images into this learning system. For example, what is the best way to insert a scanned image into a MOODLE page?
Thanks for all you do!
cmc
Cecilia,
That’s great input and will add it to our notes for planning the Spring LTI session.
In the mean time – I will get in touch w/ you on the information you requested.
Thanks!
Don
I like to learn using Moodle. Your sessions are always on Monday when I have classes and cannot attend.
Are you going to have ppt presentation for those who cannot attend, or offer another training at different time?
Velislava,
I am not sure if there is a PowerPoint presentation that does go along with this presentaion – we will however post whatever documentation was presented in the class on this site.