August 2012

Unless otherwise indicated, sessions occur in the Learning and Teaching Centre (LTC) Classroom in the Harry Hickman Building (HHB), Room 128.

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Intensive Summer Teaching Institute (ISTI): Best Practices in University Teaching
Monday, August 13, 2012 ~ Friday, August 17, 2012 inclusive
9:30 AM ~ 4:00 PM, HHB 128
Facilitator: Dr. Marty Wall, Learning and Teaching Centre
In response to requests from colleagues at UVic, we have designed the UVic ISTI both for new instructors who have not had the opportunity for training in teaching in their previous institution and for experienced instructors already at UVic who might not previously have had the opportunity to learn about current best practices in teaching in their discipline. The goals and content of the Institute complement and dovetail with the orientation event entitled “Essentials for Career Success at UVic for New Faculty, Librarians and Sessional Lecturers” being held during the week following the ISTI: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 to Friday, August 24, 2012. Participants can therefore proceed directly from the Institute to the orientation event and hence be better prepared for the classroom.

In addition to microteaching opportunities and learning of the unique features of the UVic teaching environment, the sessions will deal with such topics as teaching and learning strategies, lecturing, syllabus construction, grading student performance, and developing one’s own teaching dossier. Our intent is to make a real difference in how you approach your teaching, to save you time in your teaching preparations, to improve your satisfaction with the learning outcomes of your students, and above all to put you in a position to assume your UVic teaching responsibilities this year with increased competence and confidence.

PLEASE NOTE: Priority will be given to instructors who have started teaching at UVic within the last three years. Those at UVic for a longer period of time may register and will be placed on a wait list until closer to the date. There is a $75.00 non-refundable fee.
Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Please register early.
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HHB Audio-Visual Technologies and Classroom Safety Orientation
Thursday, August 30, 2012
9:30 AM ~ 11:30 AM, HHB 105
Facilitators: Staff from Audio-Visual Services, Occupational Health, Safety & Environment and Campus Security
Do you have fears about your PowerPoint not projecting onto the screen or the sound not working from the microphone or the DVD player? Do you know how to use a document camera? Attend this session to become familiar with how the audio-visual equipment works or what to do in case of an emergency in your classroom. If you will be teaching in the Harry Hickman Building in the Spring term, you will not want to miss this informative session led by Audio-Visual Services, Occupational Health and Safety and Campus Security.
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Essentials for Career Success (for new instructors on campus)
Wednesday, August 22, Thursday, August 23 and Friday, August 24, 2012
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September 2012 Events