Arctic FASD Regional Training Center Speaker Series offers ‘Sensory Processing and FASDs’ by Diana Steer on March 25
UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 307

Diana Steffen Steer graduated from Colorado State University as an Occupational Therapist in 1985. She currently works at UAA as the Academic Coordinator of the joint Creighton University/UAA Occupational Therapy doctoral program. She is a certified ‘Nurtured Heart Approach’ practitioner.

Through her private practice, Ms. Steer works with the Unalaska City School District and she is a member of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Diagnostic teams based out of Assets, Inc. and Southcentral Foundation. She is also a member of the advisory board for HOPE Alaska and she is an affiliate faculty member of the Arctic FASD RTC.

Ms. Steer’s interest in sensory processing and FAS has evolved from an initial interest in autism and sensory processing. Through this workshop, she plans to provide participants with a more thorough understanding of sensory processing, its effects on learning, everyday routines and activities. There will be a strong emphasis on intervention and communication strategies through interactive experiences and class participation. For more information, visit the Arctic FASD Web site.

DEBATE: ‘The State of Alaska should not be involved in the institution of marriage.’
UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 307

Come hear the award-winning UAA Speech and Debate Team lay out the issues on this important topic, followed by a panel of faculty respondents and facilitated public discussion. The faculty respondents are Deborah Periman, Justice; Gale Smoke, Sociology; and Kristin Hanson, Philosophy.

This event is part of a series of debates sponsored by CAFE since 2003 to offer the Anchorage community the resources of the university as a basis for discussions of policies and issues affecting their future.

This event is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, phone (907) 786-4605 or e-mail aner@uaa.alaska.edu.

e-Learning: Blended Learning Book Discussion

SPRING 2010

“The Web of Learning contains a plethora of educationally relevant and continually evolving resources, tools, and learning materials, many of which are increasingly open and free to the world.”

Bonk and Zhang (2008)

Empowering Online Learning: 100+ Activities
for Reading, Reflecting, Displaying, and Doing.

What:
a conversational lunch forum on Empowering Online Learning

When:
11:30-1:00 p.m.

Where:
Faculty Technology Center, LIB 214

Join Us!

Facilitators Amanda Albright and JoAnn Gonzalez-Major, both Instructional Designers in the Faculty Technology Center, will convene this discussion bi-weekly throughout the Spring 2010 term. Participating faculty will receive a light lunch at each session and a copy of Bonk and Zhang’s Empowering Online Learning: 100+ Activities for Reading, Reflecting, Displaying, and Doing (2008).

In Empowering Online Learning, the authors propose the R2D2 (read, reflect, display, and do) model as a “framework for designing online learning environments and activities that benefit all types of learners (visual, auditory, observational, and kinesthetic) from a wide variety of backgrounds and skill levels”. The authors state:

The R2D2 model aligns well with various learning style and multiple intelligence measures. In particular, it draws on ideas from Kolb’s (1984) learning cycle, McCarthy’s 4MAT system (1987), and the VARK learning style model of Fleming and Mills (1992)…the R2D2 model proposes an integration of four types of learning activities: (1) reading, (2) reflecting, (3) displaying, and (4) doing. (Bonk and Zhang, 2008, p. 4-5).

If you are interested in how you might be able to empower and engage your students in online and blended learning courses or you simply wish to investigate the 100+ activities suggested as part of the R2D2 model, come join in the initial discussion on Wednesday, January 27, 11:30-1:00 in LIB 214. Participation via eLive for faculty at community campuses is encouraged.

Group Meeting Dates:

April 14, 2010

A light lunch with be provided, courtesy of the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence.

Fulbright Opportunities for Faculty
(co-sponsored by the Office of
International Affairs)
LIB 307

Instructional Uses for Cloud Computing Applications

Presented by e-Learning Workgroup at Kodiak College
LIB 306

Promotion and Tenure File Preparation Workshop
LIB 307

Community Partner Speed Dating

LIB 307

This session focuses on helping faculty meet potential community partners for service learning and community engaged research projects. Current and potential community partners will share what they’d like to see in terms of research and service learning partnerships, and we will provide information on other local agencies and service providers as well. We also will help faculty develop ideas for projects that can both benefit students and community partners and also enhance faculty teaching and scholarship.

e-Learning: Blended Learning Book Discussion

SPRING 2010

“The Web of Learning contains a plethora of educationally relevant and continually evolving resources, tools, and learning materials, many of which are increasingly open and free to the world.”

Bonk and Zhang (2008)

Empowering Online Learning: 100+ Activities
for Reading, Reflecting, Displaying, and Doing.

What:
a conversational lunch forum on Empowering Online Learning

When:
11:30-1:00 p.m.

Where:
Faculty Technology Center, LIB 214

Join Us!

Facilitators Amanda Albright and JoAnn Gonzalez-Major, both Instructional Designers in the Faculty Technology Center, will convene this discussion bi-weekly throughout the Spring 2010 term. Participating faculty will receive a light lunch at each session and a copy of Bonk and Zhang’s Empowering Online Learning: 100+ Activities for Reading, Reflecting, Displaying, and Doing (2008).

In Empowering Online Learning, the authors propose the R2D2 (read, reflect, display, and do) model as a “framework for designing online learning environments and activities that benefit all types of learners (visual, auditory, observational, and kinesthetic) from a wide variety of backgrounds and skill levels”. The authors state:

The R2D2 model aligns well with various learning style and multiple intelligence measures. In particular, it draws on ideas from Kolb’s (1984) learning cycle, McCarthy’s 4MAT system (1987), and the VARK learning style model of Fleming and Mills (1992)…the R2D2 model proposes an integration of four types of learning activities: (1) reading, (2) reflecting, (3) displaying, and (4) doing. (Bonk and Zhang, 2008, p. 4-5).

If you are interested in how you might be able to empower and engage your students in online and blended learning courses or you simply wish to investigate the 100+ activities suggested as part of the R2D2 model, come join in the initial discussion on Wednesday, January 27, 11:30-1:00 in LIB 214. Participation via eLive for faculty at community campuses is encouraged.

Group Meeting Dates:

March 31
April 14, 2010

A light lunch with be provided, courtesy of the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence.

Integrating Game Theory into Course Design
This workshop will provide an overview of the basic concepts of game theory and how such concepts can be integrated into education.
Presenter: Amanda Albright

Lib 214

Intermediate Captivate

This hands-on Captivate intermediate workshop builds on the concepts presented in the “Designing Learning Materials with Captivate” by stepping participants through the creation of demonstrations and simulations, and designing templates. Captivate basics will not be covered in this workshop. If you are new to the Captivate, please attend the “Designing Learning Materials with Captivate” session prior to signing up for this workshop.
Presenter: JoAnn Gonzalez-Major
Lib 214