New Web Resources for Faculty Presented to the 2012 Wynalda Teaching and Learning Institute by: Kriss Ferluga, Ph.D. Faculty Learning Coordinator Davenport University

“New” Web Resources? What will we do today? Overview of two key resources What is the concept and purpose? Short demos of those resources What’s included? How do they work? Q & A What else do I need to know about these resources? How can I learn more after TLI ends?

Opening Question What were the three most useful pieces of information you received as a new DU faculty member? Why were these three things important to you?

What is it? A Resource: Provides new and longstanding faculty with key materials for class preparation Proposes best practice suggestions for successful course delivery Indicates and demonstrates locations of online forms and information A Connection: Introduces new instructors to members of the DU community with whom they’ll need to interact Encourages faculty to reach out to colleagues du-faculty-readiness.bloomfire.com

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Activity Working in pairs, choose the three pieces of information within the Readiness site that are most important to share with new faculty. Report back to the group: why these three?

What is it? What is it? A Mindset: Promotes employee empowerment and engagement related to performance excellence Advances the university vision in key focus areas Challenges all employees to reach for professional and performance goals A Learning Management System: Provides an innovative approach to employee learning Identifies strengths and opportunities for growth developu.davenport.edu

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My Learning List All Courses displays all courses available to you Quick view of upcoming live events Snapshot of your selected learning opportunities

Calendar

Resources you can use Resources you can use View All Courses displays all courses available to you Searchable e-library of books, lectures, webinars, etc. Searchable e-library Searchable archives

Activity Working in pairs, list three ways you can use DevelopU to develop your own course materials. Report back to the group: what did you choose, and why?

Questions What else is needed to keep improving these resources? What additional questions do you have? Contact me: Dr. Kriss Ferluga, Faculty Learning Coordinator