Weekly News and Tip, November 13, 2008

Tip - Ways to Improve Student Writing
Clear written communication is important in all fields, not only in English classes. Learn more about "Efficient Ways to Improve Student Writing."

As an example: a law professor who teaches legal writing intentionally offers poor examples as a way to demonstrate the problems associated with fuzzy thinking. These "Frustrating Flaws" give writers a sense of what is at stake in their work.

Announcements - CELT Events
Register for CELT events via AccessPlus > Employee > HRS Training > Courses. Contact CELT at 294-5357 or celt@iastate.edu if you have difficulty using AccessPlus.

• Find out everything you always wanted to know about student response systems with Classroom Response System: Using the New TurningPoint 2008 Clickers, TODAY, Nov. 13, 12-2 p.m. (please note new, shorter time), 1230 Communications. (Walk-ins welcome; registration via AccessPlus is not accessible the day of an event.)
• A workshop on Managing Students and Grades in WebCT GOLD will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 1:10-2:40 p.m. in 1230 Communications.?

FYI - Student Assistance for E-Learning
CELT has hired and trained undergraduate students who can provide faculty with e-learning support. These students, supervised by full-time CELT Learning Technologies staff, can provide technology support for faculty at no charge. Projects can include, for example, building or updating WebCT courses; using clicker technology; editing video; creating podcasts, etc. For more information, contact Allan Schmidt: email aschmidt@iastate.edu.

Weekly News and Tip, March 6, 2008

Tip - Ways to Benefit Students’ Writing
For instructors who evaluate writing - and know how much time that entails - here are 11 Things You Could Start Doing Today for the Benefit of Your Students' Writing, from the Tomorrow's Professor Blog.

Announcements - CELT Programming
Register for CELT events via AccessPlus (go to the Employee tab, then to HRS Training > Continue > Courses).

• Implementing Universal Instructional Design in Teaching, with Nancy Evans, Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, will be presented Tuesday, March 11, 12:10-1:30 p.m., Pioneer Room, Memorial Union. Refreshments provided.
• Plan now to attend the Miller showcase, Tuesday, March 25, 12:10-1:30 p.m., Campanile Room, Memorial Union. Miller Fellows will be on hand to discuss their projects and the scholarly work that has resulted. Light lunch and beverages provided.

FYI - Register for Learning Communities Institute; Learn About Citation in Science Disciplines

• The 10th Annual Learning Communities Institute has been scheduled for Monday, May 12, at Scheman Building, Iowa State Center. You are invited to attend for all or part of the day. Please encourage your colleagues to attend. The online registration process is simple and should take less than a minute. Register for the 10th Annual Learning Communities Institute today.
• Lorrie Pellack, Associate Professor, Parks Library, presents Get X-cited About Cited References in the Sciences, Wednesday, March 12, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in 192 Parks Library. This seminar will inform faculty and researchers on new strategies and techniques for validating the impact of their research. Faculty, staff, and students welcome. Pre-register for Get X-cited About Cited References in the Sciences.
  Questions? Contact Jody A. Graden, 4-6117.