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Faculty Development Opportunities — September 23–30


Professional Development At-a-Glance 

From Equity Talk to Equity Walk, Sept. 24, 12–1 p.m. 

Digication 101, Sept. 24, 2–3 p.m. 

Because Internet, Sept. 29, 12–1 p.m. 

Equitable & Inclusive Online Course, Sept. 28 12–1 p.m. 

Creating Equity in Writing Assignments, Oct. 11, 2–1 p.m. 

Creating Proctored Exams with Proctorio, Oct. 6, 1:30–2:30 p.m. 

Tech Teaching Tips, Oct. 6, 12–1 p.m. 

Beyond Blue: Understanding Mental Illness, Oct. 7, 10–11:30 a.m. 


 

How does a $200 Amazon gift certificate sound? 

 

Utah Education Network’s Reimagine Teaching program has $200 gift certificates for educators that complete four hours of professional development they have not already been compensated for. Follow these steps: 
1. Sign up by Oct. 1 to qualify and get updates.
2. Complete four clock hours of professional learning between June 1–December 1, 2020. 
3. Submit proof of completion such as a certificate, email from the instructor or department letter. 
4. Accept recognition — $200 Amazon gift card (limited quantity available). 

For more information click the link above or contact facultydevelopment@slcc.edu 

 

 

Do you want to gather with colleagues in a safe, online format? Participate in a Learning & Action Community. 

 

From Equity Talk to Equity Walk 
Sept. 24 and Oct. 8 
12–1 p.m.; virtual 

From Equity Talk to Equity Walk provides race-conscious guidance on designing and implementing effective campus change strategies that establish more expansive and equity-minded campus cultures.  Session one: Chapters 1–2 and Session two: Chapters 3–5.  

Contact facultydevelopment@slcc.edu for a copy of the book.  

 

Because Internet: Understand the New Rules of Language 

Sept. 29, Oct. 13 and 27 

12–1 p.m.; virtual 

Many people think the internet is ruining language and writing abilities, but this learning community will show you that language and writing is more alive and dynamic than ever before! Session one: Chapters 1-3; Session two: Chapters 4-5; Session three: Chapters 6-8. 

Contact facultydevelopment@slcc.edu for a copy of the book. 


 

Do you want to build a more equitable and inclusive classroom? Consider participating in the newly designed course below. 


Equitable and Inclusive Teaching Practices online course 
Course begins Sept. 28 and ends Nov. 20 
This online, facilitated course focuses on inclusive pedagogy and equity-minded teaching practices. This course should take approximately 2 hours per module for a total of 16 hours. Adjunct faculty will be compensated upon completion of the course. 
Register by September 25 in the SLCC Registration System—FO09 under Faculty Development 
 


Looking for more inclusive teaching resources? 

 

Creating Equity in Writing Assignments 
Oct. 1 or Oct. 22 

12:00-1:00pm; virtual 

Learn to use the Writing Across the College Transparent Writing Assignment Template to turn your equity talk into an equity walk. 
 

ACUE: Inclusive Teaching Practices Toolkit 

ACUE is excited to introduce a set of free resources — including videos and downloadable planning guides — that can be immediately put to use to benefit both faculty and their students. These practices are tailored for online teaching but are also relevant to the physical classroom. 

https://acue.org/inclusive-teaching-practices-toolkit/ 

 


Looking for ePortfolio help? 


Digication 101 
Sept. 24 
2–3 p.m.; virtual 
Attendees will learn to view and navigate student ePortfolios in new Digication, creating ePortfolios using templates, options for privacy settings and an overview of the features of the new editor. During the workshop, participants will start creating a sample page for one of their courses so they can model the expectation for students. Those who complete this training will be eligible for the ePortfolio technology badge.  

 

 

Need Canvas skills? 


Canvas User Credential Course 
Register by Nov. 10; complete by Dec. 10 
This course is a 12-hour, self-paced, fully online course. Look for course code DCUC in SLCC’s training registration system.  


Creating Proctored Exams in Canvas with Proctorio 
Oct. 6 
1:30–2:30 p.m.; virtual 
Proctorio is a secure online proctoring service software that integrates with Canvas. At SLCC, Proctorio has primarily been used for online courses, but it is currently available for on-campus and hybrid courses while SLCC’s Testing Center is unavailable. Registration in SLCC’s training registration system. Look for course code DCP1. 

 


Looking for more professional development offerings? 

 

Beyond Blue: Understanding Mental Illness 
Oct. 7, 10–11:30 a.m.; virtual—a recording will be available 

One in four Americans will experience a mental illness in their lifetimes; It is imperative that every employee is aware of the risks and signs of the various mental illness, as well as coping strategies and pathways to support. Facilitated by Nancy Scherlong, LCSW, PTR, M/S, Psychotherapy and Wellness Coaching, Reliant Behavioral Health. 

Register for this workshop under Staff Development, although it is open to all employees. 

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