CIAT is proud to present the following workshops covering a range of instructional technology topics focused on improving learning outcomes. For more information, contact La Tonya Dyer at {ldyer@towson.edu} or Audrey Cutler at {acutler@towson.edu}.
To register for the workshops, please visit the OTS Training website, {www.towson.edu/otstraining}.
Title: Teaching @ Towson – How to Tune In Tuned-Out Students
Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Time: 1 ? 2 p.m.
Location: Cook 404B
Presented by: Margaret Bonnett, College of Business and Economics
Join Margaret Bonnett from the College of Business and Economics for a discussion on how to tune in tuned-out, sleepy and passive students before class starts. Learn how to keep that momentum going throughout the class session. During this session, she will provide in-class interactive exercises and teaching/training tips to engage your students and to make remembering the material easier and fun. Bring your creativity, enthusiasm, and sense of humor as we learn lessons from:
? The “Animal Exercise”
? “Squares Game”
? Making Magic with Your Message
? Quick Tips/Tricks and More
Title: Emerging Technologies – Capture Your Voice and Screen Action with Ease Using Screencast-O-Matic
Date: Friday, March 2, 2012
Time: 12 ? 1 p.m.
Location: Cook 404B
Presented by: Audrey Cutler, CIAT
Screencast-O-Matic is a free online screen recorder software that allows you to capture 15 minute recordings. With a few clicks, you can capture, store and share whatever action is happening on your computer screen along with your voice narration. All that is required is a computer, internet access, mic and speakers to record your presentations from any location.
In this hands-on workshop, we will use Screencast-O-Matic to create recordings with narration and screen captures.
Title: Teach w/ Tech – Create High-Impact Non-Linear Presentations with Prezi
Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Time: 12 ? 1 p.m.
Location: Cook 404B
Presented by: Niya Werts, Department of Health Science
Prezi ({www.prezi.com}) is a web-based presentation application and storytelling tool that uses a single canvas instead of traditional slides. Text, images, videos and other presentation objects are placed on the infinite canvas and grouped together in frames. The canvas allows users to create non-linear presentations, where they can zoom in and out of a visual map. In this hands-on workshop, Dr. Niya Werts from the Department of Health Science will guide you through how to:
? Create an effective Prezi for in-person or online instruction
? Manipulate text and images as well as crop, resize, rotate and re-edit these items
? Understand the use of groups and frames
? Create your path and understand the intuitive movement of Prezi
Title: Emerging Technologies – Incorporating Web 2.0 Technologies into Your Course
Date: Friday, March 23, 2012
Time: 12 ? 1:30 p.m.
Location: Cook 404B
Presented by: La Tonya Dyer, CIAT
VoiceThread, Mindmister, Second Life, Join.Me, and Google+ are just a few examples of the Web 2.0 technologies and applications designed to enhance the creativity and productivity of internet users. These same tools are being used to support instruction and assessment goals here at Towson and throughout higher education. Explore these as well as other resources during this hands-on session and learn how to incorporate them into your classroom instruction.
Waitlists
If you register for a full workshop, you will be added to the waitlist. We will email you if room becomes available.
Cancellation Policy
CIAT/OTS training workshops will be cancelled if the university announces an emergency closing (with the exception of fully online workshops). All attempts will be made to reschedule workshops in a timely manner. For alerts, see the university?s emergency closing information page at {http://www.towson.edu/main/abouttu/newsroom/emergencyclosing.asp}.
Sponsored by the Center for Instructional Advancement and Technology and the Office of Technology Services Training group.
