http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html This feed will contain the descriptions of events and workshops that CIRT has hosted. All handouts will be available from this feed. en cirtlab@unf.edu (Dave Wilson, Coordination of Educational Media, Center for Instruction and Research Technology, University of North Florida) mirabyte Feed Writer 1.2 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:02:48 -0500 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:02:48 -0500 Higher Education Workshop participants are introduced to the Google Earth software and how it is being used at UNF. After using the software, participants discussed possible uses for Google Earth in their teaching.
Handout]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#172 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#172 Thu, 15 May 2008 16:05:08 -0500 Workshop participants learn how clickers can be used in a classroom to check for understanding, conduct polling, promote peer discussion, administer quizzes, take attendance and more. Grading philosophies and best practices are discussed.
Presentation]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#171 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#171 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:03:34 -0500 Workshop participants will discuss the tools available in the Blackboard Learning System to determine whether students are achieving desired results. The topics for discussion include: Blog tool, Wiki tool, Assess Wikis, Discussion Grader, Assessments, Pools, Assessment question types, Assessment feedback, Assessment results, Random Blocks of questions in exams, randomizing questions and question answer choices, Performance Dashboard, and Course Statistics.
Handout]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#170 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#170 Tue, 13 May 2008 16:02:01 -0500 presented by Rhonda Mitchell, CPDT & Jason Ottie, ITS
Learn the new look and feel of the next generation of computer Operating System and Microsoft Office Suite, Windows Vista and Office 2007. This software will be installed in all classrooms and computer labs prior to the Summer 2008 semester. The presentation will introduce faculty to the new features and important user functions. Participants will also learn how Information Technology will deploy the new client, how to request the new client, and what support resources are available.
Presentation • Every Day Work with Vista Best Practices Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#167 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#167 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:48:49 -0500 OFE Promotion and Tenure Panel Discussion
Please join faculty from across the campus for the annual Promotion and Tenure Panel discussion. Dr. Mark Workman, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, along with faculty from a variety of disciplines, will discuss the criteria for the awarding of promotion and tenure and will address the many factors that are involved in successfully navigating the tenure and promotion process. Assistant, Associate, and new faculty members are especially encouraged to attend.
Video Recording of Discussion ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#168 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#168 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:07:03 -0500 This hands-on session is designed to assist faculty in creating a basic website, which includes their picture, contact information, courses, research interests and favorite links. Participants use Dreamweaver during the session to build and publish their pages based on the UNF template. Advance organization/writing required.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#151 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#151 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:35:33 -0500 Would you like to be able to bring a geographic aspect to your courses? Google Earth is a free virtual globe and atlas that you can use to display geographic information. This hands-on workshop will cover finding pre-existing content and creating your own.
Agenda • Handout • Google Earth Homepage • Google Earth Outreach ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#166 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#166 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 23:27:11 -0500 Plagiarism in the 21st Century: Electronic Cheating and Electronic Detection Systems
in cooperation with the Office of Faculty Enhancement
Workshop participants will discuss the practical, pedagogical, and moral implications of the proliferation of electronic sources for students to engage in plagiarism (e.g., cheathouse.com, flashpapers.com) and the growth of electronic resources for faculty to engage in plagiarism detection (e.g., Turnitin.com, SafeAssign). The discussion will focus on the degree to which faculty should and are able to monitor the integrity of student written assignments as well as the challenges and best practices for dealing with plagiarism at the university level.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#164 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#164 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:06:56 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#129 {8DBFF60F-CC33-404A-B780-7901804D27C7} Sat, 8 Mar 2008 01:03:26 -0500 This brown bag begins with a short introduction to capabilities of Photoshop and a general conversation on its use in research and then moves on to examples of how UNF faculty are using Photoshop to analyze images in their research.

Presenters:
Joel Beam, Semiautomatic Digital Imaging Processing Method to Measure Acute Wound Healing
Dan Richard, Measuring Unconscious Bias Toward Middle Eastern Males
Dave Wilson, Using Adobe Photoshop for Research and Scholarship

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended page for scientific researchers ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#163 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#163 Sat, 8 Mar 2008 00:55:39 -0500 In the past five years, several technologies including mySpace, blogs, wikis, podcasting, and mp3 players have gained mainstream popularity. For this panel discussion, CIRT has invited UNF faculty and staff to present on where these technologies are taking us and what new technologies will emerge next.

Panelists:
Sebastian Foti, The Lifespan of a Digital Native
Michael Kucsak, 21st Century Libraries and the Google Generation
Arturo Sanchez, Semantic, Ubiquity, and Mobility
Albert Ritzhaupt, Future of Educational Technology: Integration, Imagination, and Integration (Virtual Presentation)

Timeline • Riding the Waves of "Web 2.0" • Video Recording of Panel Part 1 • Part 2 ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#162 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#162 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:16:48 -0500 Enhance the communication in your courses by using asynchronous tools now available in Blackboard. Explore sample blogs and wikis created by UNF faculty and students and discuss tips and best practices.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#133 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#133 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:13:23 -0500 Workshop participants learn how clickers can be used in a classroom to check for understanding, conduct polling, promote peer discussion, administer quizzes, take attendance and more. UNF faculty currently using clickers in their courses briefly share their experiences and strategies, and grading philosophies and best practices are discussed.
Presentation • Jeopardy Template ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#158 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#158 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:12:12 -0500 In cooperation with the Office of Faculty Enhancement
Workshop participants will discuss the challenges faced by faculty who teach large classes and the best practices for engaging students enrolled in large classes. We will discuss the cognitive and attention limitations of students as well as the use of techniques for increasing student engagement such as class demonstrations, class discussions, minute papers, and problem-based assignments. Bring your own strategies, techniques, and challenges for the discussion.
Presentation • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#157 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#157 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 19:34:35 -0500 This session continues the discussion of UNF copyright guidelines and policies for the use of copyrighted materials the classroom and online environment. Fair Use guidelines are covered and a checklist for their use shared with participants.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#156 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#156 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:36:41 -0500 This hands-on workshop is designed for instructors teaching term-based courses, whether enhanced, hybrid, or distance. The session provides the basics of setting up and customizing courses, creating and managing content, and using course tools such as e-mail and announcements to communicate with students. Best practices for effective instruction are addressed throughout. Participants also learn how to request and manage courses and about support offerings on campus.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#155 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#155 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:24:56 -0500 Learn about the new features in Blackboard with the upgrade to version 7.3 including an overview of the new system configuration, new course copy procedures, and several Discussion Board changes including the Tree View, Mark as Read and Mark as Unread options, Subscribe and Unsubscribe icons at the forum level, a new Quote option, and the ability to Tag messages.
Agenda • Handout • Blackboard 7.3 Upgrade Information ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#154 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#154 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:37:24 -0500 This session is appropriate for instructors already using CPS and will provide an overview of changes to the software, a look at  new features, and assistance in setting up the CPS/Blackboard connection.
Agenda • CPS 5 Users Manual ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#152 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#152 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 01:15:01 -0500 This session is appropriate for instructors getting started with CPS, as well as those who want a more thorough look at the system. Participants will become familiar with the CPS system, set up the  CPS/Blackboard connection for their courses, and learn how to take attendance, poll students, give participation points, and use other common features of the software. Information about  resources and support for instructors and students will also be provided.
Agenda • CPS 5 Users Manual ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#153 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#153 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 01:06:31 -0500 A discussion of UNF copyright guidelines and policies for the use of copyrighted materials in an online environment, such as Blackboard. Fair Use and the TEACH Act are covered and checklists for their use shared with participants.
Presentation • Teach Act Checklist • Fair Use Checklist • UNF General Counsel Copyright Issues Page ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#150 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#150 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:28:34 -0500 With this companion to Respondus, discover how to create Flash-based activities that engage students without having to learn Flash programming in this hands-on workshop. StudyMate will import items from MS Word files making it easy to create interesting, interactive activities from existing content. Features include spell check, graphics interface, equation editor, quick copy wizard, and publication directly to Blackboard. Some StudyMate activities may also be published to Blackboard for use on mobile devices including iPods and PSPs.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#149 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#149 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:54:35 -0500 In this hands-on session participants learn how to locate and use existing material to support their course goals. Sites such as YouTube and LearnOutLoud, as well as sources for podcasts and archival audio and video are explored.
Handout • 7 Things You Should Know About YouTube ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#148 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#148 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:40:59 -0500 Respondus is a powerful tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Blackboard. During this hands-on workshop, learn how to import exam questions from publisher test banks and Word documents, create new assessments and question pools in Respondus and publish to Blackboard from Respondus.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#147 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#147 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:38:46 -0500 Scott Brown, Department of Art and Design
A dynamic and growing community of UNF scholars and students are reshaping the role of research and creative collaboration in undergraduate education. As a University, we are making the case that scholarly and professional experiences at the undergraduate level are truly transformational learning experiences. UNF students are writing, speaking, publishing, and doing—undertaking authentic professional research and service projects on issues as broad as gopher tortoises, geotechnical engineering, public health in Africa, Mayan hieroglyphs, medieval cathedrals, iron casting, cognition and the psychology of fear, and playing Carnegie Hall. Join other UNF faculty and students to share your own experiences, successes, and questions about undergraduate research at UNF. Learn about funding and support opportunities. Share ideas about the possibilities for developing and institutionalizing undergraduate research. Discuss the intellectual and social impact of undergrad research. Research matters: What does it mean to the future of UNF? ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#146 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#146 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:02:39 -0500 Have you ever wanted to have the world news from the Washington Post, the lifestyles section of the Florida Times Union, and the Arts section of the NYT all in one place? In this session, participants will learn how to use news feeds to create a daily updated and personalized ‘newspaper’.
Presentation • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#145 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#145 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:01:04 -0500 Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, is a central tool for collecting, storing, sorting, analyzing and displaying geographic data. It is increasingly used in a wide variety of disciplines and workplaces to better understand the relationships between the human and natural world and the implications of these patterns and interactions. As UNF promotes faculty-student research collaboration, understanding what GIS is and how it can be used in research and collaborative efforts is the first step. Chris Baynard, doctoral candidate at the University of Florida’s Dept of Geography and Instructor at UNF’s Dept of World Languages will describe several uses of GIS in education. This presentation is intended for non-GIS users who want to learn more about this useful technology and perhaps incorporate it into their own research or into their students’ projects.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#143 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#143 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 01:38:28 -0500 Learn about these emerging web-based communication environments and how they can be effectively used in face-to-face and online courses to enhance student learning. The session will provide an overview of online blogging & wiki tools, as well as available tools in Blackboard.
Presentation • 7 Things You Should Know About Blogs • 7 Things You Should Know About Wikis ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#141 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#141 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:52:35 -0500 This hands-on workshop focuses on recording short (5 to 10 minute) audio podcasts and publishing them in Blackboard.
Podcast LX Handout • Audacity Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#140 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#140 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:55:21 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#126 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#128 Sat, 12 May 2007 19:20:39 -0500 Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#139 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#139 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:49:24 -0500 Learn about the basics of Blackboard assessments, including test creation, deployment, and results, along with tips and best practices.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#117 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#129 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:48:48 -0500 10/11/07 &  08/22/07
Participants learn about options for successfully managing student grades, including gradebook visibility, grade weighting, tracking, and accessing course statistics.
Handout

]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#130 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#130 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:53:39 -0500 The digital resources available with your text can include a dizzying combination of test banks, student CD's, instructor CD's, websites, Bb cartridges, and other things not as easily defined. Come learn from Thomson Learning’s rep Marc Periou and Jill Staut, their Senior Technical Solutions Specialist,what digital resources are available for instructors and how to leverage these resources in your course. The session will cover how to download info from instructor websites such as test banks, quizzes, etc., how to find and install Blackboard cartridges, and how to integrate content with UNF's adopted clicker system. Snacks and refreshments will also be provided by Thomson. 
*CIRT has invited other publishers for future sessions.
Thomson Learning Resources • Presentation

]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#138 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#138 Sat, 6 Oct 2007 09:50:54 -0500 With this companion to Respondus, discover how to create Flash-based activities that engage students without having to learn Flash programming in this hands-on workshop. StudyMate will import items from MS Word files making it easy to create interesting, interactive activities from existing content. Features include spell check, graphics interface, equation editor, quick copy wizard, and publication directly to Blackboard. Some StudyMate activities may also be published to Blackboard for use on mobile devices including iPods and PSPs.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#137 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#137 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 06:16:45 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#136 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#136 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 06:11:59 -0500 Presentation & Materials ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#135 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#135 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 06:09:38 -0500 Come with a set of pictures and learn how to create a gallery for use in Blackboard, in which each image can have a specific description. These galleries enable students to view the images in Blackboard without adding any new software to their computers.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#134 http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#134 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 05:57:13 -0500 Enhance the communication in your courses by using asynchronous tools now available in Blackboard. Explore sample blogs and wikis created by UNF faculty and students and discuss tips and best practices.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#133 {4660A12C-334B-4C03-96C1-6B067F3E43D6} Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:06:39 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#131 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:21:56 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#132 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:16:48 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#086 Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:59:19 -0500 Presented by Adam Carle, Ph.D.
Overview: Research has suggested that drinking patterns are presently changing cross-culturally across Hispanics and Non-Hispanic Caucasians, with use levels increasing among Hispanics and remaining relatively stable among non-Hispanic Caucasians. However, the possibility exists that assessment tools may be differentially reliable and/or valid across multiple populations and that observed findings do not reflect true differences or similarities. This suggests the possibility that differences in drinking patterns described in recent literature may result in part or in whole from cross-cultural differential item functioning (DIF). As a result, prevention and intervention efforts may be hindered by inadequate estimates of abuse and dependence across these groups. The current study used confirmatory factor analysis for ordered-categorical measures (CFA-OCM) to probe for DIF across Hispanics and non-Hispanic Caucasians in a recent (2002), large (n = 43,093) representative sample of the United States, the National Epidemiological Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC), and assess the validity of cross-cultural variation in drinking patterns by incorporating the results of the measurement model into an analysis of drinking patterns across Hispanics and non-Hispanic Caucasians. The presentation will discuss findings and implications.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#127 Sat, 26 May 2007 14:20:49 -0500 For more information about clickers at UNF, please visit CIRT's page.

Clickers @ UNF Info Sheet • 7 things you should know about....Clickers
Dr. Brueckner's Materials • Session Video • CIRT Support Page ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#125 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:19:55 -0500 Mplus is a statistical modeling program that provides researchers with a flexible tool for data analysis. It offers a wide choice of models, estimators, and algorithms, allowing analysis of cross-sectional and longitudinal data, single-level and multilevel data, and data from multiple populations that may have observed or unobserved heterogeneity. Among Mplus’ particular strengths are its abilities to model categorical and non-independent data, its ability to estimate missing data, and its ability to incorporate complex sampling designs in structural equation models, factor analyses, and regression. Dr. Carle, a quantitative psychologist who recently joined the Psychology Department after a two-year postdoctoral research appointment at the U.S. Census Bureau, will share his experiences conducting a variety of analyses in Mplus. He will provide an overview of the program, highlight how researchers across a variety of disciplines at UNF might find it useful, and briefly provide an example of how he regularly uses Mplus in his own work.
Presentation • Audio Recording ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#124 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 19:18:52 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/Using%20Images%20and%20Multimedia%20with%20a%20Course Sat, 26 Aug 2006 14:59:19 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#092 Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:58:32 -0500 Agenda • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#123 Sat, 7 Apr 2007 19:18:13 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#090 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:57:04 -0500 Webpage ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#116 Sat, 9 Dec 2006 19:12:44 -0500 Click here to view a commercial for this workshop • Presentation • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#122 Fri, 9 Mar 2007 19:16:15 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#121 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:15:36 -0500 The library offers several powerful resources for linking to full-text articles in the Library databases. In this brownbag, learn how to use the new Blackboard e-Reserve, Article Linker, persistent URLs, and RefWorks to provide students with electronic access to articles.
Handout
Library Faculty Resources ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#120 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:14:53 -0500 This hands-on workshop is designed for instructors who will be teaching term-based courses, whether enhanced, hybrid, or distance. The session will provide the basics of setting up and customizing courses, creating and managing content, and using course tools such as e-mail and announcements to communicate with students. Best practices for effective instruction will be addressed throughout. Participants will also learn how to request and manage courses and about support offerings on campus.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#119 Sat, 6 Jan 2007 19:14:24 -0500 Participants will learn about options for successfully managing student grades, including gradebook visibility and grade weighting, tracking, and accessing course statistics.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#118 Sat, 6 Jan 2007 19:13:55 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#112 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:54:57 -0500  Environmental Conflict Resolution Exercise Debriefing
The UNF Environmental Center invites faculty members in every discipline to attend the debriefing of UNF’s first Environmental Conflict Resolution Exercise. Students played the role of stakeholders (developers, city planners, environmental justice activists, and more) in the ongoing debate over Jacksonville’s toxic ash legacy.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#110 Sat, 25 Feb 2006 18:33:58 -0500 Teaching and Assessing Critical Thinking
In this presentation we begin by considering both the UNF General Education vision of critical thinking along with some general comments, gleaned from the recent literature, concerning a definition. We then move to explore some models, originating in different disciplines at UNF, of how critical thinking is conceived. We explore a discipline-based case of teaching critical thinking (in art criticism), taking from this some general thoughts about teaching critical thinking across disciplines. Finally, we consider two models – an outcomes-based model and a process-based model – of how, as a component of our General Education program, the teaching of critical thinking might be assessed.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#113 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:37:09 -0500 Respondus is a powerful tool, recently licensed by the university, for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Blackboard. This demonstration covers importing exam questions from publisher test banks and Word documents and publishing to Bb. Respondus installation CDs will be available for interested UNF faculty.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#114 Sat, 9 Sep 2006 19:00:38 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#091 Fri, 10 Feb 2006 22:00:31 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#088 Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:59:08 -0500 This brownbag is an introduction to the world of learning objects, any digital resource that can be reused to mediate learning. Discover what learning objects are, view several examples of learning objects, learn how to find and use learning objects, and receive an overview of the process for creating a learning object.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#115 Sat, 16 Sep 2006 19:01:23 -0500 How Networks Work
This seminar is intended for a broad audience and explains the workings of network systems without getting caught up in network jargon. Learn the basic principles of networking and how those principles work inside pieces of network equipment. This session will focus on modems, broadband access from home, local area networks (LANs), and home wireless networks. ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#111 Thu, 2 Mar 2006 18:35:20 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#109 Sat, 7 Jan 2006 21:47:33 -0500
In this release of new features, Blackboard has added the following tools and functions:

Review Status of Course Contents
Adaptive Release
Performance Dashboard
Additional Assessment Question Types
Assessment Question Completion Status
New Course Menu Layout Options
Gradebook Null Option
Syllabus Builder

Blackboard's App Pack 3 will be installed over the winter break, making its new features available to faculty and students for the Spring 2006 semester.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#107 Wed, 14 Dec 2005 21:44:06 -0500 Florida LambdaRail is the state-wide high-bandwidth research and education network for Florida, which is tied into National LambdaRail and Internet2.
Come learn about accessing this high-speed connection, funding opportunities, and possible uses.
Presentation • FLR Network Activities • External Funding Utilizing the Lambda Rail • Florida Lambda Rail website ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#106 Thu, 10 Nov 2005 21:43:16 -0500 Faculty members describe their experiences in the publishing arena and discuss the "do's and don'ts" of manuscript and journal submissions. Our panel members discuss their personal strategies for success, how to publish in both book and article format, how to deal successfully with publishers and literary agents, and how to improve book proposals and query letters.
Handout • Publishing for P&T Panel Outcomes ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#105 Wed, 9 Nov 2005 21:42:01 -0500 In this session, discover how to quickly and easily add interactive learning objects to your courses. We will explore the use of learning repositories as a resource for learning objects as well as the use of existing, easy-to-use tools to create simple learning objects. Participants will learn how to search learning object repositories and add learning objects to PowerPoint Presentations and Blackboard. Participants will also learn about easy-to-use software including StudyMate, QuizImage, ConceptTutor, and the Timeliner Tool.
Presentation ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#104 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 21:41:17 -0500 (Erin Soles and Dr. Christine Weber)

Part 1
The first session of this two-part workshop will focus on the fundamentals of syllabus construction. Learn about the major components of an effective syllabus as well as how to develop them.
Syllabus Guidelines • Sample Syllabus

Part 2
The second session will focus on making your syllabus interactive, for use on your website and/or Blackboard. Make your syllabi engaging by providing access to a wide variety of resources. Learn how to author web-based syllabi that include links to websites of interest, video or sound files, lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, online journal articles and more.
Presentation • Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#103 Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:40:15 -0500 Handout • Sample script • Sample video introduction ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#102 Tue, 18 Oct 2005 21:39:40 -0500 Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education & Assessment

The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is being administered by hundreds of universities each year (including UNF this spring) to assess the extent to which students are engaging in educational practices known to be related to high levels of student learning and student development. The survey asks undergraduates about how they spend their time, how frequently they collaborate with other students in meeting their classroom responsibilities, how often they interact with their faculty, and how frequently they engage in numerous other educationally important activities. Outcomes from the NSSE have been useful in identifying potential areas for improvement in facilitating student learning outcomes. During the seminar, I hope to also emphasize how the outcomes relate to both program and regional accreditation standards, our UNF strategic plans, and even the enrichment (transformational) experiences we intend to continue encouraging in the semesters to come. ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#101 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 21:38:49 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#093 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 21:37:45 -0500 Handout App Pack I
Handout App Pack II
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Building Block Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#089 Tue, 11 Oct 2005 21:10:39 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#094 Tue, 11 Oct 2005 21:08:35 -0500
Participants will learn about using Respondus to create exams from Publisher Test Banks or text files for upload to Blackboard. Participants will also learn how to use StudyMate to create Flash-based study games to upload to Blackboard or to other web pages.
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#100 Thu, 15 Sep 2005 20:51:27 -0500 Presented by Lisa Jamba, APC Chair
Sponsored by the Academic Programs Committee
This workshop will provide an overview of the process to add, change, and delete curricula at UNF.  Faculty and administrators completing this workshop will be able to describe the roles of the various committees in the review process, complete the new APC forms using best practices for items such as course descriptions and learning outcomes, and search the online database of the Statewide Course Numbering System.  Refreshments will be provided.
Agenda • APC Annual Report 04 - 05 ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#099 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 20:43:26 -0500
Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#098 Fri, 19 Aug 2005 20:42:00 -0500 This session provides a brief background on developing good assessment items, item analysis and authentic assessment. However, the major topic discussed is assessment rubrics, their advantages, how to use them and a hands-on demonstration for quickly generating rubrics specific to your discipline. http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#097 Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:40:47 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#096 Wed, 17 Aug 2005 20:40:01 -0500 Handout • Working Sample ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#095 Tue, 16 Aug 2005 20:38:59 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#087 Sat, 13 Aug 2005 20:37:51 -0500 Handout ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#085 Thu, 2 Jun 2005 20:36:49 -0500 http://www.unf.edu/dept/ofe/build/2005/agenda.html ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#084 Tue, 17 May 2005 20:35:49 -0500 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067185/. Bring your lunch; OFE provides soda and popcorn. David Fenner leads a discussion after the film. ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#083 Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:34:42 -0500 In cooperation with the Sports Leadership program, the Office of Faculty Enhancement coordinates an annual golf tournament at the UNF Hayt Golf Center. Faculty members enjoy a day of team golf and support one of our newest academic programs on campus. http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#082 Thu, 14 Apr 2005 20:33:58 -0500 The Office of Faculty Enhancement facilitates a forum on world issues for faculty members to meet and interact in a dynamic discourse on selected topics. The monthly forums focus on worldwide topics such as the Middle East, the global economy, the environment, nutrition, society, etc. There are no requirements, homework, action items or responsibilities, this is simply a time for faculty to gather and share their expertise, knowledge and maybe even question themselves and others. http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#081 Thu, 7 Apr 2005 20:31:44 -0500 Presenters:
Chair: Candice C. Carter, OFE Faculty Fellow • International Website
Jeff Steagall • Presentation
Steve Paulson • Presentation
Juan Stegmann • Handout
David Schwam-Baird

Reviewed in this workshop will be infusion of internationalism into existing UNF courses and development of new UNF-based courses with international content. This presentation is for all UNF faculty who are interested in development or expansion of international content in courses based at UNF. ]]> http://www.unf.edu/dept/cirt/events/past_events.html#080 Fri, 1 Apr 2005 20:30:42 -0500 This will be a quick seminar on how to avoid or solve some of the most common teaching problems through the thoughtful creation of the course syllabus. The workshop will discuss the alleviation of typical class management or grading issues, especially in large classes, through the inclusion (or exclusion!) of certain kinds of items in the course syllabus and adopting good practices in syllabus construction. The workshop will discuss traditional components which really should be included in all syllabi, plus additional components which may help to avoid or solve some of the most frequent problems encountered in college teaching today. In particular, the legal status of course components will be discussed in terms of what faculty can require from, or enforce upon, students in a course, versus what kinds of requirements would be illegal or difficult for the University to support. Karen Stone, UNF Legal Counsel, will assist with this portion of the workshop and be available to answer questions pertaining to the legality of various kinds of potential course requirements.
Handout (updated 07/03/06) ]]>