We took a break from writing on the blog during the transition from in-person to online teaching and learning. Not all faculty receive our posts, and we what we had to share was important enough to send to all faculty. We were also very busy! We created and updated documentation while developing an online guide…
Category: Workshops
Faculty Workshop: Library Tools to Stay Current with Research
The library provides access to, and support for, many resources that can help you stay current on research in your field as you move through your career. Our focus will be on developing strategies so you can save time and stay up to date! We will look at options for setting up notifications/alerts from within…
Not Just for Students! ePortfolios for Faculty
Many students are using ePortfolios in the Pathways and Centers, but did you know you can create a portfolio, too? Join us to learn about two software platforms – Digication and Domain of One’s Own – to create your own teaching or research portfolio. Register here, or feel free to drop-in. Coffee, tea, and pastries…
Recap: Better Student Feedback with Technology
This past week, we took a look at several different technology tools that can help you provide students with feedback that is more frequent and specific – without an overwhelming amount of extra work for you. If you missed our workshop and want to learn more, read on for a quick recap! You can also…
We Have Data! Workshop Recap
Thank you to Andrew Lopez and Kathy Gehring for offering a useful, informative, and fun workshop. If you missed the workshop, or if you are just curious about what data is available to you and to your students for research and class projects, read on! And for any questions about finding and using data, contact…
Improving Your Teaching: Providing Student Feedback
Feedback can be a powerful tool in your classroom for improving student learning. Technology has the potential to make it more efficient and effective. Join us next Tuesday to learn about strategies and technology tools that can be integrated into your course and teaching. Topics will include video and audio feedback and online rubrics. Better…
We Have Data!
The library provides access to a surprising amount of data that can be used to teach quantitative reasoning. Join us this Thursday to explore some of the many data resources available to you and to your students and to develop exercises using Census data, social data, voting data and more. In this workshop, we will…
Announcing Spring 2020 Workshop Schedule
Happy New Year! We are excited to announce our spring 2020 Technologies for Teaching and Research workshop schedule. We are covering a wide range of topics, many of which came directly from faculty. Also included in this list are the Connecticut Digital Humanities Conference, which includes several presentations by Connecticut College faculty and staff, and…
Visualization of Data Series Lunch Friday
Visualization of Data Series: Visualization of Space with Story Maps Friday, November 1 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Davis Classroom Have you ever wondered how scholars and organizations create interactive maps? Do you have an idea for map, but don’t know how to get started? Or maybe you’ve worked in Google Maps, but your ideas require…
Claim Your Domain on Digital Connecticut College and Create!
Join us on Thursday for Digital Connecticut College: Build Websites and Tools for Class Engagement. We’ll be in the Advanced Computer Lab from 9:00-10:00 am. Register or show up as your schedule allows. Coffee and breakfast treats will be served. Digital Connecticut College provides students, faculty, and staff with the opportunity to create a digital…