This OPD workshop is designed to help faculty and staff learn how to handle disruptive and/or distressed students on Wednesday, April 25, from noon-1 p.m., in the Learning Resources Center, Room 112. You will learn how to prevent disruptions, including disruptions caused by students with disabilities, identify the warning signs of potentially harmful situations and
Join OPD as they do the next deep dive into Canvas on Monday, April 23, from 12:30-1 p.m., in the Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. This workshop will cover SpeedGrader, attendance, extra credit and other features in the grade book. Discussion will be hosted by Cole Diaz. For more information, contact Steve Hill at ext. 1762 or OPD@cf.edu. Add
Join OPD as they do the next deep dive into Canvas on Wednesday, April 18, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. This workshop will cover quiz settings, test banks and giving extra time to students with accommodations. Discussion will be hosted by Cole Diaz. For more information, contact Steve Hill at ext. 1762 or OPD@cf.edu.
Join OPD for a discussion hosted by Kathy Robbins around the course syllabus and why it’s your first impression of your course on Wednesday, April 11 from 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. This session will talk about getting your students to read the syllabus and the reason why it has a
Join OPD as they do the next deep dive into Canvas on Monday, April 9, from 12:30-1 p.m., in the Learning Resources Center, Room 117D. This workshop will cover discussion settings, peer reviews and rubrics. Discussion will be hosted by Cole Diaz. For more information, contact Steve Hill at ext. 1762 or OPD@cf.edu Add to my calendar
The Office of Professional Development at CF is reviewing employee professional development and training to ensure that programs provide meaningful learning opportunities to enhance employee growth and satisfaction. Your feedback is extremely important in helping OPD achieve this objective. It will take 5-10 minutes to complete this survey. All responses are anonymous unless you choose
Monday, March 6 12:30-1 p.m., “Outlook and Excel Tips and Tricks” Learn to share a distribution list, add an attachment, find formulas in an Excel spreadsheet and more. 1-1:30 p.m., “Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks” Learn to insert horizontal lines, take screen shots and crop pictures in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Wednesday, March 8 12:30-1:30
Awareness Yoga Workshop Learn how to build confidence from within, adapt to change, cultivate gratitude and face inner obstacles with Yogini Julie Jenkins from 12:30-1:15 p.m. in the Founders Hall Board Room. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Lori Witkowich at ext. 1782 or witkowil@cf.edu. Intro to Library’s Catalog of Streaming Videos Teresa Faust shares
Wednesday, Feb. 15 12:30-1 p.m. “How to adjust or manipulate a PDF file” Building 3, Room 117D Learn the tools you can use to alter the contents of PDF files. 1-1:30 p.m. “Basic Faculty Portfolio Workshop” Building 3, Room 117D Work on your portfolio; get assistance with narratives. Monday, Feb. 20 12:30-1 p.m. or 1-1:30
The Office of Professional Development will host a Creating a Positive Workplace seminar Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Building 3, Room 112. Explore at negativity in the workplace and its causes. Discover solutions to help promote a more positive work environment. RSVP to opd@cf.edu or call ext. 1762.
E-Learning and the Office of Professional Development will hold an open lab for faculty and staff Monday, Jan. 23, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in Building 3, Room 117D. Get help with Canvas, meeting Quality Matters specifications, the Microsoft Office Suite or work on your portfolio.
The Office of Professional Development will offer a workshop “The Art of Small Talk,” Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Building 3, Room 112. Learn conversation builders, recognize conversation stoppers and increase your comfort level in social situations. Seating is limited to 25. Reserve via email to OPD@cf.edu or call Steve Hill at ext.
The Office of Professional Development will offer a Communication Skills Seminar Wednesday, Nov. 9, 12:30-1:30 p.m., in Building 3, Room 112. Do you know your communication style? This seminar will help you become a better communicator. Seating is limited to 20. Email OPD@cf.edu or call Steve Hill at ext. 1762 to reserve your spot.
The Teaching Leaning Institute and the Office of Professional Development are sponsoring Classroom Visitation Monday, Oct. 24-Thursday, Nov. 3. See firsthand why our faculty are some of the best in the state. Taking part in sessions will allow you to become students again! For more information, email witkowil@cf.edu or hills@cf.edu.
Workshops are offered in the Office of Professional Development, Building 3, Room 117. Email opd@cf.edu to reserve your spot or call Steve Hill at ext. 1762. Tuesday, Oct. 4 9:30-9:55 a.m., Outlook Tips and Tricks 10-10:25 a.m., Keyboard Shortcuts 10:30-10:55 a.m., Outlook Tips and Tricks 11-11:25 a.m., Keyboard Shortcuts Monday, Oct. 10 10-11 a.m., Social
Unless noted, all workshops will be held in Building 3, Room 219, from 12:30-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 MLA Citation Style with Liz Minnerly Thursday, Sept. 22, 10-11 a.m., Building 3, Room 112 “Everything you wanted to know about the new MLA 8 but didn’t know to ask” with Liz Minnerly According to Amazon.com, the
