Fall 2008 Professional Development Schedule: Monday

Fall 2008 Professional Development Schedule

Monday, August 18^th

Ride Away Anxiety
6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
CC-F-100
Fiesta Island on Mission Bay

Presenter(s): Steve Weinert

We will discuss riding bicycles as a method of stress relief and practice riding together in groups. You need a bicycle and helmet.

Cowles Mountain Exploration
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
CC-F-105
Cowles Mountain Trail Head (Navajo and Golfcrest)

Presenter (s): Jodi Reed

During this three-mile hike up Cowles Mountain, we will practice stress reduction techniques that you can share with students. We will begin with a brief discussion of mindfulness practices and other stress reduction strategies. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early, wear appropriate clothes and shoes, and bring water. See http://www.mtrp.org/directions.asp?idno=2for map & details.

Cuyamaca College is implementing a new online system for management and submission of attendance and grade rosters beginning Summer 2008. This system will replace the current method of using paper rosters. All faculty teaching Fall 2008 should attend one of these sessions to learn how to use the new system. Please RSVP to Nancy Asbury at nancy.asbury@gcccd.edu or (619) 660-4401

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Work-Study Workshop for Supervisors
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CC-F-108
F-502

Presenter(s): Carrie Valdez

This workshop is for any administrative, faculty, or staff personnel who plan to hire and supervise financial aid work-study students for the 2008-2009 Academic Year and have not previously attended this workshop. Participants will learn the program guidelines and procedures. Work-study students WILL NOT be allowed to begin their work-study assignment until supervisor who intend to hire them has attended this workshop. Please pre-register by e-mailing Carrie Valdez at carrie.valdez@gcccd.edu. Pre-registration required. Maximum 30.

The Use of Guided Notes on Student Performance
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
CC-F-110
F-517

Presenter(s): Steve Weinert

How to use course specific notes to increase student grades and promote understanding of complex material.

Instructional Council Retreat
11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
CC-F-120
I-207

Presenter(s): Cristina Chiriboga
Kristin Zink

A half day retreat is planned for all members of Instructional Council. In addition to reviewing the planning cycle for 2007-08, other special topics selected by Chairs & Coordinators will be addressed.

DSP&S: Successful Students CANCELLED
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
CC-F-125
F-401

Presenter(s): Mary Asher-Fitzpatrick
Margaret Jones

Hear powerful testimonials from students with disabilities who have experienced academic success by utilizing specialized services and equipment through "DSP&S" (Disabled Students Programs & Services) in order to gain a quality education, graduation, and transfer. Roundtable discussion, time to interact and Q & A's to follow.
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Create Your Faculty Website
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
CC-F-130
H-134

Presenter(s):   Rhonda Bauerlein
                            Rocky Rose
This workshop will give you the information you need to create and/or update your campus faculty website. Step-by-step instructions will be provided for logging on and accessing the web server, adding links for your syllabus and other resources, listing your classes and office hours, and adding your picture. This workshop will include accessibility enhancements that will make your site more useful for all students. Please contact Rhonda Bauerlein, rhonda.bauerlein@gcccd.edu (619) 660-4013. Pre-registration required. Maximum 30. back to top

Coaching In-service with Athletic Trainers for Injury Care and Prevention
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CC-F-140
D-327

Presenter(s):   Cathy Bowyer, Athletic Director
                            Linda Greer, Athletic Trainer
                            Lyman Connolly, Athletic Trainer
Workshop to understand and access Physicals for Athletes, Services from Athletic Trainers, Coaching responsibilities for Injury Prevention and Care. A special training certification worksheet will be required at the completion of the in-service. This in-service is for intercollegiate coaches and their staff only.
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Utilizing a Mini Reading Lab to Help Retention of ESL Students
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CC-F-150
B-171

Presenter(s):   Guillermo Colls
An overview of the ESL Mini Reading Lab project and a demonstration of how to use it in the classroom. Evaluations of the effects on the past use of the lab will also be included.
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Communication Arts Department Retreat
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
CC-F-160
Off Campus

Presenter(s):   Mary Graham

Discuss departmental concerns and plan for upcoming semester.

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Orientation to the Online Course “Teaching with Blackboard”
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
CC-F-170
H-134

Presenter(s): Rhonda Bauerlein

This workshop will give you the information you need to get started on the course “Teaching with Blackboard.” “Teaching with Blackboard” is a self-paced online course that will take you step-by-step through the basics of building an online course in Blackboard. This will be an intensive, fully online course which is the approximate equivalent of a one-unit course. The hands-on exercises in each module will help guide you through the development of an online course. Please contact Rhonda Bauerlein, rhonda.bauerlein@gcccd.edu (619) 660-4013. Pre-registration required. Maximum 30.

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Monday, August 18th

Monday, August 18^th