TUESDAY — Fall 2008 flex week
HIGHLIGHT EVENTS
Online: Free and Easy−Finding and Using Digital Texts and Videos
Learn how to uncover digital texts and vidoes on the web. Explore how to integrate them into your teaching. Dive into the library's electronic books (there are now over 18,000 titles) and tweak your database skils (locate speeches and poems in seconds). And, have used a Kindle? We love holding books and turning pages, but the electronic age offers some really dazzling opportunities. Join us to learn and share.
1 - 3PM
513
Topsy N. Smalley, Eve Hinkley, and Laura DickieRevitalizing Learning Communitites for Student Success
In higher education, curricular learning communities are classes taht are linked or clustered during an academic term, enroll a commonn cohort of students, and are often supported through dedicated counseling and peer tutoring and mentoring time. Educational research has shown learning communities to be effective structures for students at the basic skills level, as well as students new to institutions of higher learning. Participants will discuss past efforts to implement learning communities in English, Reading, Math, and Counseling, and Guidance at Cabrillo, as well as ongoing work with the Emerging Scholars Advisory Committee to renew and revitalize this effective practice for a possible First Year Experience program for incoming basic Skills Students.
3 - 5PM
SAC 225
Diane Putnam, Geneffa Jonker, Jackie Tuttle, Nancy Phillips, and Tera MartinNew Full Time Faculty Orientation
This workshop will provide the newest additions to the Cabrillo faculty an opportunity to learn more about the history and mission of Cabrillo College. In addition, new faculty will participate in a dialog about the opportunities and challenges at Cabrillo, including an increasingly diverse population of students, faculty and staff, and shrinking support from the state in the budgetary process. At the end of the session, we will join the Faculty Senate for its first Senate meeting of the 2008-2009 academic year.
8:30AM-3PM Hort 5001 Renée KilmerUniversal Design for Web-Based Instruction
This workshop will focus on development techniques for web pages that not only make your instructional resources accessible to students who use adaptive technologies, but apply sound design principles improving access for all. Focus will be on designing web pages and accessible PDFs.
10–12NOON
1096
Sean Keegan, DeAnza High Tech Center Training UnitOur Gang Springs to Saratoga in the Fall
Our Gang will be visiting and walking about Hakone Gardens in Saratoga and/or Villa Montalvo in Saratoga. The “and/or” has to do with our ability to book a possible event at Hakone Gardens (for more info about Hakone see: www.hakone.com). E-mail paul.harvell@cabrillo.edu for more information. We’ll form up to leave in Parking Lot E as per normal. We’ll organize ride sharing before we head out. If you want to meet us in Saratoga instead of starting at Cabrillo, e-mail us for time and location to meet.
10:30AM-2:30PM
Off-campus
Paul HarvellTeaching + Technology = Improved Student Success
Members of the Math Department will share how LectureScribe and a personal response system are used in the classroom and for distance education. Have you ever needed to make lectures available to your students but didn’t think a handout would do it justice? Then consider using LectureScribe. With LectureScribe students will be able to hear your voice and see what you have written on a virtual whiteboard. A few tablet PCs will be available to get hands on experience. We will demonstrate classroom use of a personal response system (PRS) to test students’ understanding of concepts and knowledge of subject matter with immediate feedback to the instructor. The PRS can be used in any subject where questions may be posed as True/False or multiple choice so it is applicable to instructors in most disciplines.
10AM-Noon
711
Jennifer Cass, Leta Peacemaker, and Gabby RodriguezWriting and Assessing Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
Come learn how to write an SLO for courses on CurricUNET and for your syllabi. The SLO Subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee will present strategies for developing SLOs and sustaining the assessment process.
10AM-12Noon
513
Dave Schwartz, Michael Mangin, and Winnie BaerThe Emerging Scholars Institute: Moving Forward
This is a meeting for all those involved with the Emerging Scholars Institute or who would like to contribute to this exciting program taking shape at our college.
10AM-Noon
SAC 202
Diane Putnam and the Emerging Scholars InstituteCabrillo Classified Employees Union Fall Luncheon
CCEU welcomes you to our second annual fall flex activity as Cabrillo Classified Employees Union. We will discuss current challenges that are in front of us and hope to see you all together in one place. Lunch will be provided.
12Noon-2PM
Hort 5005
Stephanie StainbackOnline: Free and Easy—Finding and Using Digital Texts and Videos
Learn how to uncover digital texts and videos on the Web. Explore how to integrate them into your teaching. Dive into the library’s electronic books (there are now over 18,000 titles) and tweak your database skills (locate speeches and poems in seconds). And, have you used a Kindle? We love holding books and turning pages, but the electronic age offers some really dazzling opportunities. Join us to learn and share.
1-3PM
513
Topsy N. Smalley, Eve Hinkley, and Laura DickieProgram Chair Meeting
Program Chairs will discuss responsibilities regarding evaluations, Program Plan development, and the effects of the space reallocation project.
1-3PM
311
Michele RivardChemistry Department Rubric Workshop
With our program plan done it’s time to jump back on that revolving wheel of assessment. We will attempt to write a selection of departmental rubrics to standardize our assessment of typical chemical problems (stoichiometry, acid/base, solubility, redox, laboratory reports), while still allowing for flexibility and academic freedom. Assessment requirements will be clearly articulated and a department specific implementation plan developed. Faculty are encouraged to bring copies of their existing rubrics to share.
1-3PM
606
Jason Camara and Josh BlausteinVisual Arts Scholarship Committee Planning Session
The Visual Arts Scholarship Committee will meet to set the new timeline and dates for the 2009 scholarship schedule. We will review the 2008 scholarship process, application policies, directions, materials and deadlines. Available scholarship information and amounts will be updated. Current funding sources, funding needs, fundraising plans and areas for growth will be discussed.
1-3PM
2022
Susan HoisingtonServing Career and Technical Education (CTE) Students: Curriculum Design
CTE faculty are invited to meet together with English and Math faculty to share strategies and curriculum requirements to meet the needs of CTE students. This workshop is particularly important for those involved in the new English 1A and Math 152 requirements for AA/AS degrees. Development of modules to infuse CTE needs into the curriculum will be discussed. (Stipends for Fall curriculum development will be available.)
1-3PM
405
Rosemary Brogan, Eva Acosta, Gary Marcoccia, Nancy Fetterman, Conrad Scott-CurtisFirst Senate Meeting
Join us for the first faculty senate meeting of the 2008–09 academic year. As always, the senate will be considering the most important issues on campus that affect all members of the Cabrillo College community. You’ll learn about current budget concerns and our new three year master plan among other things. Indulge in fine refreshments and wonderful views from the Horticulture Center.
3-5PM
Hort 5005
Steve Hodges and Rory O'BrienRevitalizing Learning Communities for Student Success
In higher education, curricular learning communities are classes that are linked or clustered during an academic term, enroll a common cohort of students, and are often supported through dedicated counseling and peer tutoring and mentoring time. Educational research has shown learning communities to be effective structures for students at the basic skills level, as well as students new to institutions of higher learning. Participants will discuss past efforts to implement learning communities in English, Reading, Math, and Counseling and Guidance at Cabrillo, as well as on-going work with the Emerging Scholars Advisory Committee to renew and revitalize this effective practice for a possible First Year Experience program for incoming Basic Skills Students.
3-5PM
SAC 225
Diane Putnam, Geneffa Jonker, Jackie Tuttle, Nancy Phillips, and Tera MartinManaging Student Behavior —a Bigger Challenge Every Year
Students are great but they can be challenging in many ways. A well-prepared classroom management system can ensure an enjoyable teaching experience for you and a nice, comfortable learning environment for your students. Is it free speech or a disruption in your classroom? What should you do about those cell phones that keep going off? What about the student dominating class discussion? Join in this interactive workshop to address these issues and more. Don’t wait for the crisis. Be proactive, be prepared and enjoy your teaching career.
3 – 5PM
833
Sesario R. EscotoComputer Technology Center - A Computer Lab for All Students
Learn about the computer resources available to all Cabrillo students. We’ll discuss student accounts, CTC procedures and the technologies and support available for students.
5:30-6:30PM
CTC
Barbara Durland and Rhea LeonardScotts Valley Faculty Orientation
This orientation will give new faculty who will be teaching at the Scotts Valley Center an opportunity to meet other instructors and staff, learn about the facility, and tour the center. We look forward to meeting you. Location: 104 Whispering Pines Drive, Scotts Valley.
6-8PM
SV 4
Laurie Shipley and Pearl Mendes
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