Winter Quarter Faculty Development Series in the Library

All sessions will take place in Library Classroom T @ Seattle Central Community College. Save these dates. RSVP kmchenry@sccd.ctc.edu

Thursday, January 29, 2:00-4:00
Using Academic Databases to Teach your Subject and Build Information Literacy
At this workshop you will learn about library databases and what they can do for you and your students, get caught up on some new and exciting tools, and sample cross-disciplinary applications.

Thursday, February 19th 1:30-3:00
Is That Your Final Answer? Teaching with iClickers and other Student Response Tools
This interactive workshop covers the basics to get started using student response systems (such as iClickers, available at Media Services). These tools are great for engaging students and getting immediate feedback on what they know or think.

Thursday, February 26th , 2:00-4:00
There’s Nothing like a Good Book! An Interactive Workshop for Faculty
The workshop will focus on instructional tools that main-stage the book, and provide a discussion forum about the importance of books in the college experience. Bring your expertise and opinions!

More Fellowships Available! We still have several grant-funded IL fellowship opportunities for faculty. The purpose of the fellowship is to teach your colleagues about IL. Grants provide $150 per facutly participant; groups are encouraged to apply. The planning and content must be developed by July 15, but your presentations may be done in fall. Contact Karen Michaelsen (x4098) ASAP if you plan to apply for a fellowship.

For example, you could…

• Write an article about your experiences with IL
• Develop a model curriculum component to present to collegaues
• Develop a more general IL presentation
• Develop training materials to accompany the research model

Save the Date!

Faculty IL Retreat
Saturday February 24, 2007 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bastyr University Birch Room 184; directions

RSVPs & More Info: Contact Kelley McHenry

Taking Action on IL

Agenda

8:45 – 9:00 Arrival – coffee and pastries
9:00 – 9:30 Introductions & Goals for the Day (Kelley)
9:30 – 10:15 IL Presentation(Sharon)
10:15 – 11:30 IL Curriculum Analysis – bring syllabi, assignments (Lynn)
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 1:15 Research Model Review with graphic designer Becky Dobbins (Kelley)
1:15 – 1:45 Walk & discussion
1:45 – 2:45 Force Field Analysis for IL/Developing an IL action plan (Jane)
2:45 – 3:00 Evaluations – Closing – Information on Follow-up Activities

Participants will complete the following:

• Curriculum Analysis
• IL Action Plan