Activity

Facilitator(s):
Sara McCool, University of West Florida

Abstract:
The Academic Technology Department at the University of West Florida offered faculty a six week “Designing a Quality Course” online training. ATC reviewed this training using Topkit’s assessment methods: faculty surveys and summative evaluation. ATC identified areas of impro…[Read more]

Description:Facilitator(s):
Amanda Major, University of Central Florida

Abstract:
Checklists and rubrics provide a practical resource for any institution committed to maintaining online courses or programs. Whether using checklists to devise strategy, guide operations, or assess current quality, where to begin or how to proceed can be…[Read more]

Facilitator(s):
Karla Morris, University of South Florida St. Petersburg
Steph Fuhr, University of South Florida St. Petersburg

Abstract:
In this session, participants will discover ways to build the awareness and capacity among their faculty to create and deliver accessible online content through engagement in collaboration and professional…[Read more]

Description:Facilitator(s):
Jessica Tojo, University of Central Florida
Shelly Wyatt, University of Central Florida

Abstract:
Two open educational resources – customizable faculty development courses for teaching online – will be made available to participants. After a brief review of the two sample courses, participants will create a cus…[Read more]

Description:Facilitator(s):
Anchalee Ngampornchai, University of Central Florida

When instructional designers build faculty training, we mostly focus on pedagogy and the effective use of online tools and technology. We rarely include information regarding our role and responsibilities in developing the training because we assume that the faculty…[Read more]

Facilitator(s):
Linda Futch, University of Central Florida

Abstract:
Upon arriving at the workshop, you will be asked to complete the TOPkit FacultyDevelopment Decision Guide or find your personal results. Next, you will have an opportunity to discuss your institutional context within the framework of the Quality Transformation Model for…[Read more]

Facilitator(s):
Alexandra Bitton-Bailey, University of Florida
Jennifer K. Smith, University of Florida

Are your faculty workshops nearly empty? Do your teaching tips disappear into the ether? Are your effort to develop a learning community falling flat? Then this session is for you! The First Year Faculty Teaching Academy (FYFTA) has helped new…[Read more]