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Spring 2019

Spring 2019. An exploration of professional development related topics by and for faculty at Mt. San Antonio College. A  frequent theme of the podcast is improving the success of students from designated campus equity populations .

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Spring 2019

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  1. Spring 2019 An exploration of professional development related topics by and for faculty at Mt. San Antonio College. A  frequent theme of the podcast is improving the success of students from designated campus equity populations. You can reach the podcast directly by going to the website: TheMagicMountiePodcast.com or find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music Store, Spotify, and Stitcher. SAVE THE DATE Thursday, April 25, 2019 & Friday, April 26, 2019 Inspired Teaching Conference Contact UsCampus Location: Building 6, Room 140 Phone: (909) 274-4504 Email: pod@mtsac.edu What You May Have Missed Listen Now! Magic Mountie Podcast Episode 38: What to Expect When You’re Applying, Part 2: Cover Letters Episode 37: Getting a FT Job at a Community College; Part 1 - What to Expect When You’re Applying Episode 36: Mounties for Life: Faculty, the Foundation, and Enhancing the Alumni Experience

  2. LEARNING TECHNOLOGY WEEK April 8 – April 13 Practice Making Accessible Word Documents Register Now! Visit www.mtsac.edu/pod/calendar April 9 Documents that are posted online for students must be accessible. Come discuss what accessibility means. Spend time fixing an unaccessible Word document so that it is accessible. The more time spent practicing, the faster it will be in the future. Learn how to correctly use tables, create formatted headings, add alt text, and check accessibility. April 8 | April 12 Worried about students cheating on a test online? Proctorio is a tool added to Canvas and Google Chrome that can help. It can use webcams and audio to monitor the testing environment, but it also has useful tools even if no cameras or sound are used to monitor testing. This workshop will review best practices for creating online tests or quizzes with and without Proctorio. This includes settings such as randomizing questions from a testbank pool. This workshop also covers the steps for effectively using Proctorio in a course. Participants will learn what Proctorio can do to protect the integrity of online work and the options for its use in different testing scenarios. Finally, participants will learn how to set up a quiz in their Canvas class using Proctorio and how to review the results. How to Limit Cheating on Online Exams in Canvas FlipGrid: Video for Student Engagement April 8 | April 12 Participants will learn to incorporate Flipgrid for language development, community building, immediate feedback, and student reflection. Flipgrid is a digital platform that allows teachers to post to spark conversations and students create short videos to respond. This technology is used for online discussions, peer assignments, sharing group assignments, and other active learning approaches. Participants will learn how to use Flipgrid as a formative assessment tool and as a tool of inclusivity to encourage discussion participation.

  3. LEARNING TECHNOLOGY WEEK April 8 – April 13 Top 5 Ways to Use Doceri to Increase Classroom Interaction Teaching with Google Drive April 9 | April 12 This workshop is for beginner to intermediate Google Drive users and will introduce how teachers can use Google Drive in their course. Participants will learn how to use features to navigate the following Google apps: Docs, Slides, Forms, and Sites and how to have student assignments submitted through Google Drive. Additionally, participants will learn about organization, privacy, and security. Lastly, the presenter will share classroom projects completed with Google Drive. April 11 This workshop is for instructors who want a quick introduction to what is "under the hood" of a typical web page. Learn the basic rules of accessible HTML for hierarchy of ideas, linking to support materials, inserting accessible images, and organizing thoughts in bulleted lists. Learn how to embed video into a Canvas course. Go from consumer to producer in a matter of minutes. April 11 | April 12 Use an iPad to create an interactive whiteboard, recorded screencasts, and a portable desktop to increase student participation using the Doceri app. This workshop will demonstrate the top five ways Doceri can be used to increase interaction in the classroom. While the Doceri app is only for iPads, it works on PCs and Macs. Bring your iPad with you or borrow one during the workshop. Register Now! Visit www.mtsac.edu/pod/calendar HTML Basics for Educators

  4. LEARNING TECHNOLOGY WEEK April 8 – April 13 Dynamic Presentations Using an Interactive Whiteboard (BrightLink 1) Computer Science Fundamentals Introduction March 6 | March 13 | March 20 April 9 | April 10 | April 11 Three – Session Series This hands-on training session will help make your already good presentations even better by creating more dynamic lectures through use of your interactive audio visual system.  Elicit more participation by engaging participants in discussions which are annotated in your PowerPoint while you present.  Learn how to use a split whiteboard screen, connect a hand-held instructor device, and manage the computer and all inputs simultaneously from the whiteboard.  Make your presentations come alive by learning to use this exciting new technology. Hands-On BrightLink Practice April 8 | April 9 | April 10 | April 11 Register Now! Visit www.mtsac.edu/pod/calendar April 13 The Language Learning Center will partner with Code.org for this introductory one-day workshop on computer science fundamentals and computational thinking. This workshop is designed for beginners and differentiated for those with more CS experience who want to learn something new. Participants will experience both an "unplugged" (no computer required) and online computing practice. This workshop emphasizes computer science principles such as problem-solving, logic, and creativity. Attendees have an opportunity to play with the Micro:bits, Arduinos, and robots as a specially added hands-on playground toward the end of the day.

  5. LEARNING TECHNOLOGY WEEK April 8 – April 13 Google Tips for Teachers Audio Visual Classroom Basics Touch Panel April 10 | April 12 This workshop is for instructors who want Google tips to incorporate in the next lesson and assignment. Participants will explore how to use Google to organize instructional content using the Chrome browser and learn how to engage students using a variety of Google apps such as Drive, Keep, Calendar, Scholar, and Maps. April 8 This hands-on training session will provide you with the tools to maximize your use of the  audiovisual systems. Learn about the interactive and enhanced features that are available to you through the integrated technology designed into your lectern, control panel, projector, and other equipment. This session will focus on how the technology supports participant engagement and learning. Register Now! Visit www.mtsac.edu/pod/calendar Carousel Digital Signage March 13 Experience the new Carousel digital signage system. In this workshop, participants will have hands-on opportunities to learn how to manage content on campus digital displays through Carousel. Note: Participants must have Carousel account authorization prior to attending this workshop. Please contact Valerie Biller at vbiller@mtsac.edu for account information.

  6. Heartsaver CPR AED Adult and Pediatric Emergency Preparedness An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS), IS- 700.B Online An overview of how local and Mt. SAC responders are organized and work together during an emergency. Building Evacuation Team Training March 4 | March 8 | March 20 | March 26 A hands-on training to learn to put out small fires. May 1 | May 8 | May 15 | May 22 | May 29 This 5-week series will introduce participants to meditation and the practice of using internal resources to cope with life's challenges and learn new habits in order to heal the self.  Each session covers a new concept or theory and includes a short meditation experience followed by a group debrief. Knowing what to do during an emergency will be based on your training. As a Mt. SAC Faculty member, and Disaster Service Worker, you must learn how to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Four required classes are provided to support you in meeting these expectations: February 26 | May 15 This course teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical services arrive.  In this hands-on session participants will learn Adult, child and infant CPR, one rescuer CPR, use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and proper use of barrier devices. This course also meets the California State Teaching Credentials requirement. Register Now! Visit www.mtsac.edu/pod/calendar Mindfulness for Wellness

  7. Training From the Back of the Room Guided Pathways to Success (GPS) at Mt. SAC - GPS Funding Requests February 27 | March 7 | March 21 This workshop will provide information about Guided Pathways to Success (GPS) at Mt. SAC. Anyone who would like to learn more about Mt. SAC’s GPS is welcome.  The focus of the session is to discuss the funding request process for local, faculty-developed GPS projects or for faculty and staff to attend Guided Pathways-related conferences. April 12 Developing the capacity to understand and manage feelings and deal effectively with others, no matter how great the differences, is a critical competence in today’s diverse workplace. Emotional Intelligence and Diversity (EID) is an intentional, conscious process that enables you to gain understanding and mastery over your emotions. In this one-day training you will develop the following EID competencies:  Affirmative Introspection, Intercultural Literacy, Social Architecting, and Self-Governance. Two – Session Series March 15 | March 22 This two-day, learner-centered, hands-on training will show you ways to structure your lessons and incorporate interactive hands-on activities to help students learn and remember more in your classes. Explore the most current "cognitive neuroscience" about effective instruction - how the brain takes in, stores, retrieves, and uses knowledge. Discover six powerful learning principles based on the best of brain science, then apply these principles every time you train, teach, or coach others. Learn to use the 4C’s instructional design map to structure your lessons in a way that helps our diverse population of students better engage and learn. Leave this event with a trainer’s tool bag full of activities and ideas to help make the trainings you lead or the classes you teach more interactive, no matter what the subject. All participants will receive three books on teaching using brain science by Sharon Bowman. Register Now! Visit www.mtsac.edu/pod/calendar Emotional Intelligence for Diversity

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