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Introduction to ANGEL 7.3
Facilitated by Susan Halick, James Bender, or John Thommen

Date Time Room
January 14 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm TLC 321
January 20 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm TLC 321
This training is designed to help the novice ANGEL user learn how to:
  • Navigate within ANGEL.
  • Add content such as folders, web pages, files, links, and drop boxes for assignments.
  • Communicate with students using announcements, course mail, and discussion forums.

The facilitator will also display a basic ANGEL Gradebook; however, due to the complexity of this task, participants need to attend the ANGEL Gradebook session to learn how to appropriately use this feature. Basic computer skills are required to participate in this session. If you need support in this area, come to the CTE (TLC 324) during open hours and our service-minded staff will be happy to assist you.

Note: This workshop meets the prerequisite requirements for the "LCC/CTE Teaching Online Certification," which begins January 25th, 2010. It is also highly recommended for faculty who teach face-to-face and wish to use their ANGEL course site(s). Web conference is available if requested in advance.

ANGEL Beginning Gradebook: Points-Based
Facilitated by Susan Halick or James Bender

Date Time Room
January 28 10:00 am - 12:00 pm TLC 321
Come to this session to learn how to set up and use ANGEL's online Gradebook. This training is designed to help the novice ANGEL user learn the basics of a points-based grading scheme in ANGEL. Specifically, participants will learn how to:
  • Create categories and assignments.
  • Enter student grades and comments.
  • Drop the lowest score.
  • View, save, and print grades.
  • Display grades, category averages, and overall score to students.
  • Connect items such as a drop box or assessment to the Gradebook.

If you are already familiar with the ANGEL Gradebook or need to use weighted grades by percentages, you may want to take the "ANGEL Advanced Gradebook" session. "Introduction to ANGEL" or experience using ANGEL is strongly recommended.

Accelerating to Excel 2007: An Overview
Facilitated by Jean Welsh

Date Time Room
February 11 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm TLC 321
This session is designed to expose novice and advanced users to some of the new features of Excel 2007 such as the Office button, the Ribbon, the Quick Access Toolbar, Live Preview, etc. Participants will:
  • build a worksheet from scratch,
  • utilize basic formulas and functions,
  • format the worksheet, and
  • discuss the new document formats.

If you have never used Excel before and want to learn what it can do, this session is for you! If you already use Excel, consider attending this session to brush-up on your skills and see some of the new features.

Online Course Demonstrations
Facilitated by Faculty

Date Time Room
February 17 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm TLC 326
This session provides an opportunity to view our colleagues online course sites and learn what they are doing to facilitate teaching and learning in the virtual environment. Following a brief demonstration, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions. Everyone is welcome.

ANGEL Basics for F2F (Face-to-Face) Classes
Facilitated by Karen Gilluly or James Bender

Date Time Room
February 20 10:00 am - 11:30 am WC U225
Come to this session to gather tips on how to use ANGEL in your face-to-face (F2F) class. Learn how to:
  • navigate through ANGEL.
  • add handouts and links.
  • communicate with students though announcements and course mail.

This workshop is an abbreviated version of the three hour "Introduction to ANGEL" and does not meet the prerequisite for the "LCC/CTE Teaching Online Certification" course. This workshop is appropriate for beginning to advanced users.

Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks 2003 and 2007!
Facilitated by John Thommen

Date Time Room
February 22 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm TLC 321
Formatting and entering text using MS Word can be a frustrating and downright maddening experience. In this session, we will explore how to use MS Word 2003 and 2007 in an efficient and effective manner. We will also explore some of the common problems that Word 2003 and 2007 users encounter and how to troubleshoot these problems. This workshop is appropriate for beginning to advanced computer/MS Word users.

ANGEL 7.3 Grading Discussion Forums
Facilitated by Susan Halick

Date Time Room
February 23 10:00 am - 11:30 am TLC 321
During this session, participants will learn how to use the grading features of an ANGEL Discussion Forum, such as:
  • Connecting the discussion forum to the Gradebook.
  • Scoring individual posts and commenting with private replies.
  • Viewing and submitting scores through the Grade Forum link.
  • Utilizing Peer Review ratings for student participation in the evaluation process.
  • Setting up a scoring rubric to calculate the score based on the quality and number of posts.

This session will be paced for the person who has experience using Discussion Forums in ANGEL.

Preview of ANGEL 7.4
Facilitated by CTE and eLearning Staff

Date Time Room
March 04 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm TLC 326
An upgrade to ANGEL will be implemented in May of 2010. Come to this session to learn what's new and different. Highlights will include:
  • Assessments replacing quizzes
  • Enhanced support for rich media content
  • Learning Object Repository enhancements
  • New grading rubrics
  • New Gradebook interface
  • Enhanced surveys
  • New lesson plans

This session will be paced for faculty who use ANGEL in their face-to-face and online courses.

Getting Your Online Course Off to a Good Start
Facilitated by Rebecca Lawson

Date Time Room
March 17 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm TLC 326
Research shows that many students drop out of an online course without ever contacting their instructor to ask questions or seek clarification. This reinforces the value of the instructor’s role in helping the student acclimate to the online learning environment and complete the semester with flying colors! This session will explore some of the easy things that can be done at the beginning of the semester to strengthen the online experience for our students. Previous training and/or experience using ANGEL recommended.

ANGEL Assessments
Facilitated by John Thommen

Date Time Room
Quizzes will no longer function when we upgrade to ANGEL 7.4 in May 2010. The Assessment item will replace the Quiz item. It offers greatly enhanced question analysis, more power for analyzing fill-in-the-blank questions, enhanced feedback options, question pooling, mastery learning options, and more. Come to this hands-on session to learn about these features along with the basics of online testing. Participants will also learn how to convert a quiz to an assessment. If time allows, other issues and best practices regarding this topic will be addressed. The "Introduction to ANGEL" CTE workshop and/or experience using ANGEL are required.

ANGEL Advanced Gradebook
Facilitated by Susan Halick

Date Time Room
Come to this session to learn how to set up and use ANGEL's online Gradebook. This session is intended for the more advanced ANGEL user and/or someone who wishes to use a percentage-based grading scheme. The "ANGEL Beginning Gradebook" session is recommended before taking this session, especially for the new user. A quick overview of how to set up the Gradebook will be provided, along with more advanced features and tips. In this session, learn how ANGEL calculates the overall score and average, as well as how to...
  • Set up a Gradebook based on percentages.
  • Sync grades from content items such as a drop box, quiz, or discussion forum.
  • Export and import grades using Excel.
  • Upload the same grade and/or comments to multiple students at once.
  • Automatically send messages to students who meet a certain grade criteria on any Gradebook item.

Previous training and/or experience using ANGEL strongly recommended.

Tips and Tricks in ANGEL
Facilitated by John Thommen

Date Time Room
Come to this session to gather helpful tips on teaching in the online environment. You may also want to bring some of your own tips and best practices to share with the group! This workshop is appropriate for beginning to advanced ANGEL users.

Using Jing to Capture Computer Actions with Audio
Facilitated by Andrea Hoagland

Date Time Room
Are you interested in showing students a recording of your computer screen along with audio explanations? In this workshop, you will be introduced to screen capturing and audio recording, which can be saved in several output modes and easily shared with students. During this workshop, the facilitator will use the following products; Jing and Screencast.com (both are free!). This workshop is appropriate for intermediate to advanced technology users.

Converting Quizzes to Assessments in ANGEL
Facilitated by CTE and eLearning Staff

Date Time Room
This is your last opportunity to learn what will happen to your quizzes afer the upgrade to ANGEL7.4 in May 2010. Quizzes will no longer function. The Assessment item in ANGEL will replace the Quiz item. Come to this working session to learn what you can do to prepare ahead of time including how to convert your quiz to an assessment. Attend the "ANGEL Assessments" workshop for detailed training on how to use assessments in ANGEL. This workshop is appropriate for intermediate to advanced users.

Roster Synchronization in ANGEL 7.4
Facilitated by Susan Halick

Date Time Room
The Merged Roster Manager is changing to Roster Synchronization after the ANGEL7.4 upgrade in May 2010. You will no longer find this option in the Tools component of your ANGEL Homepage. Instead, you will select an existing course to sync with other course rosters. Come to this session and we will walk you through the process using your existing courses. Previous training and/or experience using ANGEL recommended.

Help Your Students Transform their Written Papers to Oral Presentations
Facilitated by Jeanne Lebbon

Date Time Room
January 21 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm TLC 326
Do you require your students to give an oral presentation based on a written assignment? Are you in need of guidelines to assist your students in transferring the written word to an oral presentation? If you answered yes to these questions, this workshop may be for you! During this session, we will discuss the differences, planning considerations and delivery involved when developing an oral presentation from a written assignment. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of an assignment they would like their students to present.

Start to Finish: Aiding Students in Creating a Semester-by-Semester Plan
Facilitated by Pat Cramer

Date Time Room
January 22 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm WC U238
An Education Development Plan (EDP) is a tool for student success, a map to program completion, and an aid for departmental course planning. This workshop will demonstrate the use of an EDP to guide students in planning each semester's coursework to accomplish their educational goals. Through case scenarios, participants will have an opportunity to develop an EDP.

Helping Students Improve the "Research" (and Avoid Plagiarism) when Writing Research Papers
Facilitated by Kim Farley and Tim Miank

Date Time Room
January 25 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm TLC 218 (Inside Library)
Are you a faculty member who assigns students to write research-based papers? If so, this workshop is for you. We will provide you with tips for helping students effectively manage the research writing process without unintentionally plagiarizing. We will also explore LCC’s library’s databases so that you can help your students find strong, credible sources for their papers. The tips we provide will not only help students to write better essays but also help protect them—and you—from plagiarism.

Sustainability Education Conversations
Facilitated by Sustainability Committee Members

Date Time Room
January 26 11:30 am - 12:30 pm TLC 326
February 23 11:30 am - 12:30 pm TLC 326

These conversations will be held January 26th, February 23rd and March 23rd. You only need to register for the first one (January 26th.)

During these conversations members of the Sustainability Committee will address questions such as the following:

  • How informed are our students regarding sustainability, and what will we do to bring these issues to their attention?
  • How are issues of sustainability addressed in our classrooms? Are they represented in our syllabi? Are they discussed? Do students have a project/assignment connected to sustainability?
  • How can we move the college forward on issues of sustainability? What will it take to get (nearly) everyone involved in recycling?
  • How can we move to a college model like Grand Valley State University's where thinking "green" is an overall campus commitment?
  • How can we support building "champions" on sustainability issues?

Participants are invited to bring their lunch and the CTE will provide coffee, tea, and water. All LCC employees are welcome to join in these important conversations!

Developing Your Teaching/Learning/Service Portfolio,
Part I
Facilitated by Sharon Hughes

Date Time Room
January 27 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm TLC 326
In this interactive, three-hour workshop, participants will learn what teaching portfolios are, how they are used at LCC, and what is typically included in a portfolio. Participants will also begin developing two sections of their own portfolios, the teaching/service /learning responsibilities section and the teaching/service/learning philosophy section. Sample portfolios will be available for review. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their laptops.

Writing Your Curriculum Vitae
Facilitated by Sharon Hughes

Date Time Room
January 27 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm TLC 326
In this one-hour workshop, participants will learn what a curriculum vitae is, how it is different from a resume, what typically is and is not included, review some samples, and begin writing their own.

Advising 101: The Basics of Academic Advising
Facilitated by Nancy Dietrich and Eva Menefee

Date Time Room
February 03 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm TLC 326
During this workshop, participants will discuss the role academic advising plays in student success and retention. Topics include an overview of academic advising at LCC, the basics of advising developmental students, the role of generalists and program advisors, and how to get the most out of an advising session.

Classroom Observation Training
Facilitated by Michael Nealon

Date Time Room
February 05 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm TLC 326
During this interactive session, the facilitator will describe the process for conducting a classroom observation of new faculty. In addition, participants will observe video clips of the facilitator(s) teaching and will practice providing feedback that serves as an opportunity for growth. This session is required of anyone responsible for conducting classroom observations who has not attended previous training. In addition, this workshop would be of benefit to anyone in a mentoring role and/or responsible for giving students' feedback on presentations.

Self Publishing through CreateSpace
Facilitated by Meg Elias

Date Time Room
February 10 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm TLC 326
CreateSpace provides a fast and easy method for publishing and selling books, music, and videos. This "Print on Demand" branch of Amazon.com allows you to create a professional product with very little overhead. Come to this session to learn how this instructor transformed her children’s story to a bound publication!

What? Students Need Baisc Skills?
Facilitated by Lisa Nienkark and Louise Randall

Date Time Room
February 11 cancelled WC U238
February 26 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm WC U238
While the college strongly recommends that faculty consider establishing basic skills requirements to ensure student success, there is no formal process for doing so. Come to this session to explore a "toolkit" developed to assist in determining what, if any, basic skill levels are necessary for students to succeed in your courses.

Guiding Your Students through American Psychological Association (APA) Documentation
Facilitated by Tim Miank

Date Time Room
February 12 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm TLC 326
Source usage is often a serious stumbling block for students and, occasionally, for instructors as well. This workshop will assist those whose writing assignments require successful use of APA documentation. During this session, we will:
  • compare the old APA style to the new APA standards,
  • discuss the fine points of this documentation style, and
  • explore specific strategies for helping students use sources effectively.

Advising 102: The ABC's of Core
Facilitated by Nancy Dietrich and Eva Menefee

Date Time Room
February 17 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm TLC 326
What do students need in order to earn an Associate Degree at LCC? In this workshop, we will review
  • the five General Education CORE requirements, including recent changes to the list of approved courses, and
  • the do's and don'ts of substituting CORE requirements.

Developing Your Teaching/Learning/Service Portfolio,
Hybrid
Facilitated by Sharon Hughes

Date Time Room
February 18 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm TLC 326
In this three-part hybrid workshop, participants will learn what teaching portfolios are, how they are used at LCC, and what is typically included in a portfolio. Upon enrollment in the workshop, participants will be given access to the ANGEL workshop site. Prior to attending each face-to-face session (F2F), participants are expected to access the "Developing Your Teaching /Learning/Service Portfolio" workshop in ANGEL and complete the assignments for each session. During the scheduled face-to-face sessions, participants will have an opportunity to discuss teaching and learning issues relevant to their portfolios, as well as time to review and share their completed portfolio sections. Participants who register for this workshop are automatically enrolled in all three F2F sessions and are strongly encouraged to bring their laptops to each session.

Advising 103: Advising Transfer Students
Facilitated by Nancy Dietrich and Eva Menefee

Date Time Room
February 19 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm WC U238
What do students need in order to transfer to another college or university? Topics for this workshop include a review of general transfer requirements, including the MACRAO agreement and Integrative Studies requirements for MSU. Strategies for transferring will also be addressed.

Developing Your Teaching/Learning/Service Portfolio,
Part II
Facilitated by Sharon Hughes

Date Time Room
February 24 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm TLC 326
In this interactive, three-hour workshop, participants will share and get feedback about the two sections (teaching/service/learning responsibilities and philosophy) developed as a result of participating in Part I. Additionally, participants will start developing the last three sections of their portfolios: the teaching/service/learning methodologies, appendices, and professional development and plans for improvement. Sample portfolios will be reviewed. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their laptops and should come prepared to share the first two sections of their portfolios. Please note: Attending "Developing Your Teaching Portfolio: Part I" is required to participate in this session.

Strategies for Preventing and Attacking Plagiarism
Facilitated by Leslie Farris and Tim Miank

Date Time Room
February 25 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm TLC 326
Plagiarism, both inadvertent and intentional, is a major concern for faculty who require students to write source-based papers. In this workshop, we will explore strategies for
  • helping students avoid inadvertent plagiarism.
  • making it more difficult for them to intentionally plagiarize.
  • tracking material we suspect has been plagiarized.
  • addressing students who have been "caught in the act."

How We Say It: Responding to Student Writing
Facilitated by Tim Miank

Date Time Room
If you'd like suggestions for responding to student writing, this workshop should help. During the workshop, the facilitator will provide sample rubrics participants can experiment with that might help them focus their comments on student papers. Participants will also practice and discuss strategies for writing the kinds of comments that help students improve their writing.

MLA! OMG!
Facilitated by Leslie Farris

Date Time Room
Navigating the Revised Modern Language Association Documentation Guidelines.

In 2009 the Modern Language Association (MLA) revised their documentation guidelines. If you require students to use the MLA documentation system for their written work, this session will give you a brief overview of the changes. We'll also clarify what you should be looking for in student submissions under the new guidelines.
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