Events

Events

Events for Faculty

On-going ~ July ~ August ~ September

Date and time

Location and Link

Title and Description

Facilitators and Sponsors

On-going

July

July 2 - 29

Canvas

Registration

Online Teaching Basics Part 2 (OTB2) 

(Prerequisite: Must complete Part 1, registration is monitored and you may be removed from the course if you don’t qualitfy.)

This course will assist those faculty who: 

  • Need to create a course
  • Update a course they have been teaching
  • Want to know more about online teaching and learning

Participants in Online Teaching Basics - Part 2 will be able to create learning outcomes, recognize active online learning, apply online lecture techniques, discuss copyright issues, develop course content, and examine the issues of accessibility, assessment, and evaluation.

Facilitator:
Carla Sbrana, Educational Technologist

Sponsors:
Faculty Center

Must register by July 5

July 9-23, 2024

 

 
What is Hypothesis Academy: Social Annotation 101?  Cohort 11

A two-week course designed to teach you not only how to use the Hypothesis tool, but how to design social annotation assignments to best support your students’ learning.

By the end of the course, you’ll have set up a Hypothesis-enabled assignment in your course site, complete with instructions for your students and a grading plan.

If you complete all of the required components of the course, you’ll also receive recognition as a Hypothesis Certified Educator for the course Social Annotation 101. This includes a digital certificate (which can easily be shared to your social media pages or downloaded and saved to a portfolio) and recognition on our website.

Learning Goals

    1. Analyze and discuss the educational benefits of social annotation
    2. Identify the basic requirements needed to use the Hypothesis tool
    3. Set up a Hypothesis-enabled assignment in the appropriate LMS and grade the assignment
    4. Design an activity that uses social annotation with Hypothesis

Free for Rowan Instructors

Sponsors:
Hypothesis Team 

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM 

Online

Register

 

NEH Summer Stipend Webinar
 
The NEH will host a comprehensive webinar designed specifically for administrators and prospective applicants like you. This webinar serves as a beacon of knowledge, illuminating the intricacies of the program and unveiling exciting changes for the 2024 competition.
 
Here's what you can expect:
  • Insightful Guidance: Learn about the program's objectives, eligibility requirements, and the application process directly from NEH experts.
  • Enhanced Support: Discover the latest updates, including an increase in the award amount to $8000, aimed at bolstering support for new applicants.
  • Interactive Q&A: Engage with our presenters and clarify any queries you may have. Captions will be provided, and the session will be recorded for your convenience.
This esteemed program continues to champion groundbreaking research in the humanities, nurturing individual scholars in their pursuit of knowledge and publication. We are committed to fostering an environment where your intellectual endeavors thrive, and this webinar serves as a pivotal opportunity to explore avenues for your scholarly growth.
 
Are you a junior faculty member or someone who hasn't previously received an NEH award? You're particularly encouraged to join us and explore the myriad possibilities this program offers.
 
For those who may need to be nominated by an official from your institution, rest assured that NEH offers support and guidance tailored to your needs. We understand the importance of seamless coordination, and our team stands ready to assist you every step of the way.
 
Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Summer Stipends program staff at stipends@neh.gov or by calling 202-606-8200.

Sponsor: 
Office of Research Development 

July 24

1:30-2:30 pm

Zoom

 

Presentation - Brainfuse Faculty Dashboard Guide
 
Brainfuse is a live, 24/7, on-demand tutoring platform for students.
 
 

Sponsors:
Brainfuse 

All start at 1 pm

Zoom

Registration  

 
Hypoyhesis Summer Workshop Series: Social Annotation Starter Pack
 
Take a pedagogical deep dive into social annotation! In this two-week series, we'll review everything you need to start using Hypothesis social annotation in your courses. Register for as many sessions as you'd like to attend below. If you register and attend all three workshops, you'll receive a Certificate of Attendance for the Summer 2024 Seminar in Social Annotation as a PDF certificate you can share.
 
 
July 30, 2024: Annotate your syllabus
August 1, 2024: Annotation starter assignments August 6, 2024: Hypothesis in Canvas

 

August

Must register by Aug. 15

Aug. 20-
Sept. 3, 2024

 
 
What is Hypothesis Academy: Social Annotation 101?  Cohort 12

A two-week course designed to teach you not only how to use the Hypothesis tool, but how to design social annotation assignments to best support your students’ learning.

By the end of the course, you’ll have set up a Hypothesis-enabled assignment in your course site, complete with instructions for your students and a grading plan.

If you complete all of the required components of the course, you’ll also receive recognition as a Hypothesis Certified Educator for the course Social Annotation 101. This includes a digital certificate (which can easily be shared to your social media pages or downloaded and saved to a portfolio) and recognition on our website.

Learning Goals

    1. Analyze and discuss the educational benefits of social annotation
    2. Identify the basic requirements needed to use the Hypothesis tool
    3. Set up a Hypothesis-enabled assignment in the appropriate LMS and grade the assignment
    4. Design an activity that uses social annotation with Hypothesis

Free for Rowan Instructors

Sponsors:
Hypothesis Team  

Tues. Aug. 20

1 pm

Zoom 

Register

Learn Hypothesis in Canvas

The Hypothesis team will share how instructors are using collaborative annotation to help students develop foundational academic skills like deep reading and critical thinking. In addition to sharing pedagogical best practices for social annotation, we will demonstrate how Hypothesis is used with course readings in Canvas. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to start incorporating social annotation into their courses to improve student outcomes.

Free for Rowan Instructors

 

Sponsors:
Hypothesis Team   

September

Tues. Sept. 24

1 pm

Zoom 

Register

 

Learn Hypothesis in Canvas

The Hypothesis team will share how instructors are using collaborative annotation to help students develop foundational academic skills like deep reading and critical thinking. In addition to sharing pedagogical best practices for social annotation, we will demonstrate how Hypothesis is used with course readings in Canvas. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to start incorporating social annotation into their courses to improve student outcomes.

Free for Rowan Instructors

Sponsors:
Hypothesis Team