RTC Conference, Workshops, & Materials
RTC Conference, Workshops, & Materials
RTC Conferences, Workshops, and Materials
The Rowan Teaching Connection (RTC) holds a Fall and Spring Conference.
The fall conference is usually the end of October or beginning of November and the spring conference is usually held in the end of March or beginning of April.
Previous Conferences and Workshops
Spring 2024 Conference: "G.I.F.T.S." (Great Ideas for Teaching Students) (4/11/24)
Fall 2023 RTC Conference: Reframing Our Beliefs as Profs: Students, Technology, and Me (10/27/23)
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Keynote: HEALING FORWARD: Supporting the Next GENERATION by Kara Ieva, Wellness & Inclusive Services in Education (WISE), College of Education
Additional resources:
100 Focused Attention Practices for the New Year! by Dr. Lori Desautels
Workshops:
Using Hypothesis for Student Engagement presented by Nicole Cesare, Writing Arts
Reflecting on How We Engage with Students presented by Adrianne Robertson, Wellness & Inclusive Services in Education (WISE)
Using Generative AI to Support Teaching & Learning presented by Ben Swan, Psycholgy
Games, Play, & Movement to Support Student Learning & Engagement presented by Ted Howell, Writing Arts and Director, Rowan Teaching Connection
Fall 2022 RTC Conference: Designing Better Assignments (11/4/22)
Rowan Research Guide curated by Rowan Librarian Ashley Lierman for this Conference RTC 2022: "Designing Better Assignments Resources" to support the 2022 Rowan Teaching Connection, "Designing Better Assignments”
Keynote: Crafting “Better” Assignments by Jill Perry, Faculty Center Director
Designing Better Exams presented by Allison Kelly, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Exams and quizzes can be very challenging to write--and frequently a point of disconnect between instructors and students. In this breakout session participants reflected on their educational goals, considered how to align exams with their priorities as an instructor, learned tips for writing intentional questions, and spent time analyzing their own assignments.
Designing Better Papers presented by Ted Howell, Writing Arts
Not only do students have to write papers, but faculty have to write paper assignments. How much guidance should students receive? How little? How can a paper assignment work as an exercise in critical thinking, rather than a regurgitation of material hastily assembled from course materials or, worse, the internet? In this workshop, we looked at the connection between thinking and writing and discuss how we can design paper assignments that encourage students to think critically as they write. We also talked about different genres of paper assignments as well as how to grade and offer effective feedback.
Designing Better Group Projects presented by Nicole Cesare, Writing Arts and Ben Swan, Psychology
The dreaded group project: students hate it, but faculty know how rewarding it can be--when it works. In this breakout group, we discussed considerations for Collaborative and Project Based Learning, including designing for learning objectives, managing logistics, and assessing outcomes. We also dedicated a portion of the session to workshop time for faculty to revamp or develop a project.
Designing Better Rubrics presented by Patti Coughlan, Communication Studies
Rubrics are more than a checklist! A well-designed rubric not only informs students of assignment expectations, but it should also provide students with valuable feedback. In this breakout session we discussed best practices for designing rubrics, explored the benefits of rubrics for students and instructors, looked at model rubrics, and aided participants in making their rubrics more than checklists. Participants were encouraged to bring their rubrics to the session.
Spring 2022 Conference: "G.I.F.T.S." (Great Ideas for Teaching Students): Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Edition (4/8/22)
Conference Schedule and Recording
Contract Grading presented by Whitney Cox, Philosophy & World Religions
Equitable Team Work presented by Kaitlin Mallouk, Experiential Engineering Education
- Asset Mapping for Equitable Team Work
- Mind mapping with Bubbl
- NSF's CATME Smarter Teamwork (Webinar)
Click Restraint for Critical Online Source Evaluation presented by Andrea Baer & Dan Kipnis, Campbell Library
- Click Restraint for Critical Online Source Evaluation
- Algorithmic bias
- Entire Noble: Algorithms of Opression video (they shared a short clip)
- Cathy O’Neil’s “Weapons of Math Destruction”
- How to Find Better Information Online: Click Restraint
- Citation managers that students, faculty and staff have access to RefWorks and Endnote
- Guide on Algorithmic Bias
Mapping Inequality presented by Ashley York, Geography, Planning and Sustainability
Spotlighting Diverse Scientists in STEM presented by Allison Kelly, Chemistry & Biochemistry
- African American Women Chemists in the Modern Era.
- Spotlighting Diverse Scientists in STEM (Rowan Library is collecting resources to help with DEI efforts)
- Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Bow Drill presented by Donna Loftus, Health and Physical Education
Spring 2022 Academic Integrity Workshop Recording (1/11/22)
Fall 2021 Conference: Teaching Workshop on Equity and Inclusion (11/12/21)
Conference schedule with links (includes Eva Boodman's RTC 2021 - Practical Strategies for Equity and Inclusion slides)
Inclusive Stem Resources started by Allison Kelly (this is an editable document that you can add to)
Spring 2021 Conference Part 1: Academic Integrity Violations and PREVENTION Strategies (4/9/21)
After the opening is a presentation, "Building a Culture of Trust," by Allison Kelly, PhD., lecturer in the Chemistry/Biochemistry Department. Allison will point out that prevention strategies are the first step, and will share conversations she's had with students about learning, growth mindset, and where she draws the line.
Allison Kelly's Presentation: Building a Culture of Trust (pdf)
Spring 2021 Conference Part 2: Academic Integrity Violations and RESPONSE Strategies (4/30/21)
Fall 2020 Conference: "Teaching Well and Being Well in 2020".
Concurrent Session I: Increasing Student Engagement in the Remote/Online Classroom hosted by Ted Howell
Concurrent Session II: Inclusivity and Accessibility Practices for in-Person and Online Teaching hosted by Nicole Cesare
Spring 2019 Conference: "G.I.F.T.S." (Great Ideas For Teaching Students).
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Keynote: Creating a Successful Learning Environment presented by Greg Biren
A Teaching Hospital Approach to Health Reporting presented by Dianne M. Garyantes
Brains & Lyrics presented by Brittnie Thomas
But I studied so hard! How did I fail? Embedding effective learning strategies into your courses presented by Eve Sledjeski
Day 1/Minute 1 of Public Speaking presented by Megan Hart
Pikme to Engage presented by Smitesh Bakrania
Screencasting presented by Jude Miller
Turning Practice Problems into Concept Discovery presented by Allison Kelly
Using Google Tools for Instant Student Feedback presented by Amanda Haruch
Spring 2018 "G.I.F.T.S." (Great Ideas For Teaching Students).
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Keynote: Adopting Applied Teaching in Law and Ethics presented by Edward J. Schoen
Fallacious Skits: Creative Expressions of Rhetorical Theory presented by Julie Malsbury
Gizmos and Gadgets: A Small Group Impromptu Public Speaking Experience presented by Harriet Sharlow Benavidez
The G.R.A.S.P Model and Activity Form presented by Kaitlin Mallouk
hypothes.is presented by Ted Howell
Using Teamwork.com for Student Projects presented by Tom Merrill
Utilization of a Game-Based Homework Platform to Personalize Learning within Freshman Engineering Clinic presented by Cheryl Bodnar and Scott Streiner
Tips for Writing Letters of Recommendation (3/11/19)
Updated 4/12/24