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Workshops and Series Calendar

Organization Development and Learning offers various series aimed at mastering the skills employees need in the essential roles they play in college. These series align with the established competencies for Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ. 

Workshops and Series Descriptions

Weaving SLOs into Course Design: A Practical Workshop

Friday, September 27th, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Phillips (Building 3) Room 3-125
Presented by: Dr. Cathy James-Springer, Director, Organizational Development and Learning

In this workshop, participants will delve into the intricacies of student learning outcomes (SLOs). We’ll explore how to extend and break down SLOs, ensuring they are seamlessly integrated into our courses. Specifically, we’ll differentiate between overall course goals, SLOs, and module outcomes. Participants will actively engage in developing module outcomes using learning taxonomies. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have practical strategies to enhance their teaching and align it with desired learning outcomes.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. Differentiate between course goals, SLOs, and module outcomes.
2. SLOs and their significance in course design.
3. Explore learning taxonomies and how these frameworks inform the development of learning objectives and outcomes. 
4. Apply taxonomies to create measurable, actionable objectives that enhance student learning within specific course modules.
5. Use hands-on activities to actively develop module-specific learning outcomes.
    

Universal Design for Learning: From Theory to Practice

Friday, October 4; Friday, October 11; and Friday, October 18
Location: Zoom
Presented by: Dr. Eunice Ofori, Associate Director of Instructional Design, Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching (CELT)

This interactive workshop, spread over three Fridays, will equip you with the knowledge and skills to implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in your classroom. Discover the core principles of UDL, explore its three guidelines (engagement, representation, and action and expression), and practical strategies and tools to create accessible and engaging learning experiences for all students. You'll also develop a personalized UDL action plan and collaborate with other educators to share best practices.

Session 1: Multiple Means of Representation
Friday, October 4, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

• Explore Multiple Means of Representation. Understand how to provide information and content in diverse formats and modalities to cater to different learning preferences and needs.
• Apply Multiple Means of Representation to Your Syllabus & Course Design: Develop strategies for representing information visually, aurally, and kinesthetically in your syllabus, assignments, and instructional materials.
• Technology Demos: Explore tools like text-to-speech software, graphic organizers, Accessibility tools etc.
   

Session 2: Multiple Means of Action and Expression
Friday, October 11, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

• Discuss Multiple Means of Action and Expression. Understand how to provide students with diverse options for demonstrating their learning and engaging with the content.
• Apply Multiple Means of Action and Expression to Your Syllabus & Course Design: Develop strategies for allowing students to choose how they express their learning, whether through writing, speaking, creating presentations, multimedia projects, or other mediums.
• Technology Demos: Explore tools like scheduling software, Rubrics, Eportfolios, etc.
   

Session 3: Multiple Means of Engagement
Friday, October 18, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

• Discuss Multiple Means of Engagement. Understand how to create a learning environment that is motivating, stimulating, and relevant for all learners.
• Apply Multiple Means of Engagement to your Syllabus & Course Design: Explore strategies for fostering student interest and motivation, such as providing choice, relevance, and authentic learning experiences.
• Technology Demos: Explore tools like gamification platforms, collaborative learning tools, polling tools etc.
   

Adjunct Faculty Self-Paced Series

North Carolina Network for Excellence in Teaching (NC-NET)

On-demand Courses Available: Start Teaching Today! Each course is and self-paced.

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New Faculty Orientation

Welcome New Faculty!

My name is Dr. Barbara A Clarke, and I warmly welcome you to the Spring 2025 New Faculty Orientation at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ! Please plan to attend the New Faculty Orientation on Friday, January 31, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. via . An invitation will be sent to you via email. If you do not receive the invitation link, please see the link above to join or contact me so I can get you connected!  

In addition to attending the New Faculty Orientation, a New Faculty Orientation course has been designed for you in our Canvas learning management system (LMS).  The asynchronous Canvas course has modules highlighting the many departments and leaders on our campus. The course is designed to orient you to instructional competencies as a Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Faculty member. A badge credential is provided upon successful completion of the orientation course. You either have or will receive an email invitation to join and start the course in Canvas.

As a member of the Organizational Development and Learning (ODL) team, I encourage you to consider attending the numerous faculty development sessions for your professional growth. The schedule of professional development (PD) opportunities can be found on the Center for Learning Excellence webpage. You will receive updates periodically throughout the year inviting you to participate and encouraging you to sign up for PDs you find of interest. We are a college dedicated to supporting the professional needs of all employees.

Of special note, adjunct faculty who attend at least two sessions on our official CLE Calendar receive the Adjunct Teaching Institute Stipend of $50, paid by our Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Foundation. We will focus on topics aligned with the college’s strategic goals of institutional excellence, student success, and academic excellence, for example improving instruction, online teaching and culturally responsive classrooms.  

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ faculty members consistently say our students are an exciting learner population. Our diverse population of students with varying perspectives and life experiences, enriches the experience of the entire Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ family. To meet the needs of our diverse student community, please review Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s Strategic Plan. Should you have questions about our Strategic Plan for serving each student under a One-College model, I encourage you to discuss it with your supervisor.  I am also available for any questions on professional development opportunities as a member of the ODL team.

Welcome to Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ!

Dr. Barbara A. Clarke
Coordinator, Organizational Development and Learning (ODL)
Clarkeb@durhamtech.edu