Highlights
 Welcome Anquienette Arnold (STEM CTL) STEM-Center for Teaching and Learning Welcomes. Anquienette Arnold joined the Center for Teaching and Learning in February 2013 as the new Computer Lab Manager for the STEM-CTL. Anquienette has a strong passion for learning and development and looks forward to assisting the faculty. She has over 7 years of web and graphic design experience and has been a freelance Graphic Designer for the past 4 years. Anquienette received her Bachelors of Graphic Communications and her Masters of Science in Instructional Design and Technology both from Western Illinois University. |  Student Spotlight: Kyle Reid Kyle Reid has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) award, which provides salary and expenses to perform 10 weeks of summer research. Kyle's research will be surveying the bats of Kenya with Dr. Bruce Patterson, MacArthur Curator of Mammals at the Field Museum. Dr. Patterson is a former mentor of OHC's Dr. Oliver Pergams. Kyle competed with 48 other applicants from schools such as Brown University, Lake Forest College, Lawrence University, Northwestern University, Oberlin College, and The University of Chicago for this prestigious award.
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 Beyond Powerpoint Dean Smith lead a lively discussion on enhancing lectures and presentations through the use of new technologies. Faculty were introduced to alternative options to PowerPoint and how to present in a more meaningful and powerful way. A repeat session will be held Tuesday April 9th for those interested. Register here or see more information on the April Events page
|  Clickers in the Classroom Last month, instructors were introduced to clickers (audience response systems). Three faculty have begun integrating clickers into their classes to engage students and increase participation.
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Upcoming Events
Special Features: Coming In April
 CORD Workshop The Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD) will present a workshop to faculty/staff on the topics STEM Transitions and Contextual Learning. CORD is an organization that provides curriculum development services and professional development programs. They are going to present on STEM Transitions, a project which they had previously funded by the Department of Education’s Office of Vocational and Adult Ed, and conducted through a cooperative agreement with the League for Innovation in the Community College. This project included career clusters on Health Science, Information Technology, Manufacturing, TDL (transportation, distribution and logistics), STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), and agriculture, food and natural resources. Our career (Process Tech, Child Development, and Business) and adult educational faculty will team up with STEM faculty for this part of the presentation. STEM Transitions focuses on enhancing mathematics and science rigor through evidence-based curriculum projects. The second portion of the presentation deals with contextual learning. Contextual learning theory focuses on multiple aspects of the learning environment, whether inside or outside of the classroom. It helps educators design learning environments that incorporate all facets of ones experiences (social, cultural, physical and psychological) in order to achieve the desired outcomes. | Learning Communities Workshop - Jacquelyn Mott Learning communities are classes that are linked or clustered during an academic term, often around an interdisciplinary theme, and enroll a common cohort of students.This workshop will focus on the theory and practice of learning communities and how to creatively develop them. If you are interested in participating and/or currently a faculty/staff member teaching learning communities, you are highly encouraged to attend. Agenda 9:00-9:45a - Introduction Intro to Learning Communities Theory and Practice 9:45-12:00p - Developing Learning Communities A hands-on activity where interdisciplinary and collaborative activities are stressed to enhance creative thinking. 12:00-12:45p - Lunch Break 12:45-1:30p - Presentations (from morning activity) 1:30-2:00p - Assessing Your Learning Community 2:00-3:00p - So What’s Stopping Us? Identify Various Responsibilities for LC Marketing 3:00-3:30p - Support What Support Do You Need From Administration? |
All Upcoming Events
Check out all our upcoming events in the April 2013 Events Calendar. Register for one today! Click on the links below for full descriptions and register for workshops.
Events Include:
Events Include:
- Presentation: Beyond Powerpoint (Dean K. Smith)
- Webinar: Online Student Communities
- Webinar: Remedial Education
- Webinar: MOOCs
- Panel Discussion: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
- Remedial Education: Best Practices-A Paperclip Communications Webinar
- Committee Meeting: STEM-CTL Monthly Meeting (Last Meeting of the Semester)
- Panel Discussion: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
- MathCAD Software Training
- ...And More!
In Other News
STEM-CTL End of Semester Celebration!
The STEM Center for Teaching and Learning will be hosting a year-end activity on May 2nd, celebrating all of the activities that the Center has sponsored. This includes Learning Communities, Supplemental Instruction and After School Academy. This event will including participating students and faculty.
The STEM Center for Teaching and Learning will be hosting a year-end activity on May 2nd, celebrating all of the activities that the Center has sponsored. This includes Learning Communities, Supplemental Instruction and After School Academy. This event will including participating students and faculty.
- Thursday, May 2nd @ 2:30-4:30pm Rm TBD
CCC Technology in Education Day 2013 - Harold Washington College
 | All are invited to attend Technology in Education Day (2013) at Harold Washington College. The day is comprised of attending 6 breakout sessions showing different approaches to integrating technology into the classroom. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided Questions? Contact Ephrem Rabin (erabin@ccc.edu). |
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