Faculty Showcase
Each quarter, the CTLT hosts Instructional Innovation Showcases with presentations from Cal Poly educators. These social and informative gatherings allow colleagues from across the disciplines to share how they are enhancing teaching and learning through the use of progressive pedagogy, academic and popular technology, and the latest advances in the learning sciences. These showcases are designed to make Cal Poly educators' notable accomplishment visible to colleagues, and thus providing exemplary models to inspire and guide others. Many presenters have been participants in CTLT programs, so they are also a chance to learn about the opportunities available for enhancing your teaching effectiveness.
Inclusive Teaching: Winter 2017
12:10-1 pm on Thur Feb 15; Thur Feb 22, & Wed Feb 28
One of the more powerful ways that Cal Poly will enhance the climate for diverse students is through intentionally designed learning experiences in classrooms across the curriculum. With the financial support of the Provost's Office, CTLT has hosted two cohorts of faculty in an extended summer workshop designed to support infusion of diversity principles and inclusive practices into courses from a broad variety of disciplines. From the many strong approaches developed in the Summer 2017 cohort, this showcase highlights faculty who will present three methods in hopes of inspiring others to try them.
All showcases are from 12:10-1 pm in The CTLT Teaching and Learning Commons (Kennedy Library, Room 209). Pizza and salad will be served for all attendees.
"Inclusive Office Hours"
Kinesiology and Public Health
College of Science and Math
The instructor requires each student to visit office hours at a pre-determined time before the midterm. This will serve as a check-in with each student, especially for the students who are hesitant to attend office hours or start a conversation with instructors otherwise.
"Using Controversy to Discuss Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom"
Elizabeth Folk
Art and Design
College of Liberal Arts
"Should Art That Infuriates Be Removed?", a March, 2017, New York Times essay inquired. Censorship versus sensitivity is a debate in academia today. Join me as I utilize juicy art world drama as a point of departure for dialogues about identity, diversity, and inclusion in the Art & Design classroom. Controversial suggestions offered for other disciplines too.
"10 Steps Toward Fostering Inclusivity in the Classroom"
Louise Olivia Violet Edwards
Physics
College of Science and Math
What are research-based, concrete steps you can take today to increase inclusivity in your classroom? This is a curated list of ten specific actions you can take that have been shown to address some of the inequalities perpetrated by stereotype threat and unconscious bias. Some are as easy as using NetIDs on exams rather than names. Other highlights include methods for how to implement Values Affirmation exercises, and how to ensure many voices are heard in a first year Physics class.
Fall Innovation Showcase 2017: A Slice of Inspiration
Oct 3 & 24, 2017
Theme: "Online Teaching & Learning"
Join us for two special Slice of Inspiration presentations this quarter! On October 3rd, in our "Ask me anything (AMA)" discussion, we'll hear from three faculty who recently taught online. Our panelists include Ryan Jenkins (Philosophy), Stacey Rucas (Anthropology), and Laura Freberg (Psychology).
On October 24, our topic is "Online Education by the Numbers - A Data-Driven Discussion", and guest presenters Jamey Eason (Biomedical & General Engineering, Pam Dougherty (Instructional Designer) and Catherine Hillman (Instructional Designer) will explore data, research and comparative studies of online student success and discover what's new (or established) in the world of online teaching.
Spring Instructional Innovation Showcase: A Slice of Inspiration
May 2, 9 & 23, 2017
Theme: Personal Response Systems (Clickers) in the Classroom
As Cal Poly class sizes expand, faculty requests have increased for more information about personal response systems (i.e., clickers). Several years ago, after a thorough study of PRS, Cal Poly recommended iClicker as the common campus PRS. Since that time, several other PRS companies have risen to prominence. The following three sessions this quarter will inform you about the most popular personal response systems on our campus. Company reps and faculty will answer your questions, share pedagogical strategies, and discuss the pros and cons of their favorite PRS.
May 2: Top Hat - Laura Freberg (Psychology) & Tracy Tanner (Top Hat Rep)
May 9: Learning Catalytics - Solina Lindahl (Economics), Emily Taylor (Biology), Nick D'Incelli (LC Rep) & Warren Roberge (LC Rep)
May 23: iClicker - Grace Goschke (Biological Sciences), Tricia Salata (iClicker Rep) & Tonia Malone (PolyLearn Administrator)
Pizza, salad, and beverages will be provided during these lunch sessions. All sessions will be held in Kennedy Library, Room 202A from 12:10 - 1:00 PM.
Winter Innovation Showcase 2017: A Slice of Inspiration
Theme: "Inclusive Instruction"
Faculty can play a powerful role in making Cal Poly a more inclusive campus for students, and the Winter Instructional Innovation Showcase features examples of effective ways to do this. Faculty presenters this quarter were all participants in the first cohort of educators that completed an extended program developed and co-hosted last year by the CTLT and OUDI (Office of University Diversity and Inclusivity). All interested are welcome. All sessions are from 12:10-1:00 PM in 35-202a in Kennedy Library. Pizza and salad will be served.
Management, HR, and Information Systems
Orfalea College of Business
Some courses lend themselves to discussing social issues in coursework. Some courses, however, do not naturally align with social topics such as diversity and inclusivity. The purpose of this discussion is to describe the motivation behind infusing topics of diversity and inclusivity, as well as some approaches to implement the topics.
Megan Lambertz-Berndt, CLA
Intergroup Communication: Becoming Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017
Time: 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Kennedy Library 202A
My experience in this program challenged me to go beyond introducing topics surrounding various identities to pushing my students to empathize and self-reflect on how their interactions may perpetuate the very structures we are looking to change. I entered each class with an uncomfortable feeling about all potential outcomes, yet realized at the end of the course that such a feeling was important in order to push boundaries. The results of my intergroup class was a deeper commitment on my part to actively discuss issues surrounding identity and to be comfortable with the results of individuals being challenged (often for the first time).
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017
Time: 12:10 - 1:00 PM
Location: Kennedy Library 202A
Why should engineers care about diversity? Companies have discovered that diverse teams come up with better solutions and designs, and companies that value diversity and inclusivity are more profitable. Students need to be prepared to work in diverse teams when they graduate, and by bringing topics of diversity and inclusivity into the classroom, we can better prepare our students to enter the workforce and be successful. Come to hear how two engineering faculty weaved these topics into their engineering courses in mechanical engineering and industrial engineering. Hear about lessons learned and get tips on bringing these topics into your classroom.
Fall Innovation Showcase 2016: A Slice of Inspiration
Theme: "Innovative Practices"
Join us for CTLT’s Slice of Inspiration faculty showcases, where you can enjoy a slice or two of pizza (and salad) while you learn about innovative instructional practices from your Cal Poly colleagues. The fall’s lunch-hour events highlight faculty’s work on exploring new approaches to student learning. We'll hear from faculty who are flipping their courses (and how that has changed the learning environment for students) as well as faculty who are exploring the discovery of problem-solving proclivities through card-sorting in Chemistry.
Dr. Greg Scott & Dr. Seth BushDownload the Presentation
Leah Wood, Ahmed Deif &Shannon Pileggi
Spring Innovation Showcase 2016: A Slice of Inspiration
Theme: "Digital Commentary Video Assessment"
During the 2015-2016 academic year, Martin Mehl and Luanne Fose conducted a formal, institute-wide research pilot on whether or not video assessment can improve faculty feedback for student assignments. The project utilized a simple, no cost, video screencasting tool to improve faculty grading efficiency and assessment by means of asynchronous video feedback. The findings of the study have confirmed, and even exceeded, expectations that such an approach could indeed be effective! This session will detail our experience teaching faculty to provide student feedback via video assessments and the results of the study. 100% of the faculty involved in the study have continued with video assessment and are thrilled with the quality of feedback it allows and the timesaving it affords.
During this quarter, several faculty will be sharing about their experiences creating video assessments for their students' assignments or projects. Please join them on these dates:
Winter Innovation Showcase 2016: A Slice of Inspiration
Theme: "Critical Thinking"
All members of the Cal Poly community are invited to enjoy a slice or two of pizza and salad as they listen to their colleagues share insights and observations about signature critical thinking assignments developed and implemented over the past quarter. Please join us on the following Tuesdays for lunch and collegial presentations:
Fall Innovation Showcase 2015: A Slice of Inspiration
Theme: "Promising Practices for Bottleneck Courses"
Join us for CTLT’s Slice of Inspiration faculty showcases, where you can enjoy a slice or two of pizza (and salad) while you learn about innovative instructional practices from your Cal Poly colleagues. The fall’s lunch-hour events highlight faculty’s work on “Promising Practices” course redesigns. Projects were funded through an $11 million CSU grant program focused on improving student success or/and expanding course capacity in “bottleneck” courses that contribute to delays in degree completion. These sessions are also an opportunity to consider if you are a good candidate for this grant program as the next round of funding approaching.
Joyce Lin and Dana Paquin, Math
Spring Innovation Showcase 2015: A Slice of Inspiration
Metacognition: How To Strengthen Students’ Learning Skills
Join us for a slice of inspiration and a slice of pizza (or pie) during the Instructional Innovation Showcases in Spring Quarter 2015. These three sessions highlight the value of metacognitive activities to enhance students’ skills as independent, self-directed learners. Cal Poly faculty will share their experiences with different metacognitive activities and what they learned from students’ responses. You will come away with specifics for how to apply similar activities in your own courses and perhaps motivation to try it with your students.
Winter Innovation Showcase 2015
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (wine and cheese provided).
Location: The Advanced Technology Labs (07-02)
Ann De Lay, Ag. Ed & Com., A Beginner's Perspective of the Flipped Classroom
Click to view Ann's presentation.
Franklin Gaudi , BioResource & Ag Engr, Online Problem Sets: Improving Exam Scores Through Active Learning
Click to view Franklin's presentation.
Fall Innovation Showcase 2014
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Oktoberfest-themed refreshments provided).
Location: The Advanced Technology Labs (07-02)
Clare Battista, Economics, Writing to Learn Economics
John Hagen, Chemistry, Learn by Grading: Using Calibrated Peer Review to Teach Writing
Amy Wiley, English, Risk, Responsibility, Reward: Teaching Students To Write Their Own Prompts and Problems
Spring Innovation Showcase 2014
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (wine and cheese provided).
Location: The Advanced Technology Labs (07-02)
William Riggs, City and Regional Planning, Maximizing the Digital While Retaining the Tangible.
Lorraine Donegan, Graphic Communications, Hackathons: Student Centered Learning in 24 Hours or Less.
Kimberley Mastako, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Roundabout Approach to a Student-Centered SyllabusWinter Innovation Showcase 2014
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (wine and cheese provided).
Location: The Advanced Technology Labs (07-02)
Camille O'Bryant, Kinesiology, Sample Personal Awareness Activity to Help "Break the Ice". Download Camille's presentation.
Jody Lisberger, The Susan Currier Visiting Professor for Teaching Excellence, Bringing In/ Bringing Out Diversity in the Classroom. Download Jody's presentation.
Lizabeth Schlemer, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, Mastery Grading: Respecting Student Values Through Autonomy. Download Liz's presentation.
Fall Innovation Showcase 2013
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2013
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (wine and cheese provided).
Location: The KTGY Gallery (Engineering West 21-105)
Greg Scott, Chemistry, Studio Classroom Design for Seamless Integration of Hands-on Learning. Download Greg's Presentation.1
Solina Lindahl, Economics, Non-fat, Venti and Flipped: Beautiful Technology in Large Lectures. Download Solina's Presentation.
Tomas Fowler and Vickie Auberg, Architecture, The Image Collective: Implementing Sophisticated Web Search for Student Work Database. Down their presentation.
