2021 Summer Webinar Series
June – September
Webinars in This Series
June 2021
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Location
Online via Zoom
Cost
Free
Registration
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Webinar Recording
Webinar RecordingSession Description
While much of learning and training has been online over the last year, the power of virtual instructor-led training (VILT) remains. This session will concentrate on research-based and best
Session Description
While much of learning and training has been online over the last year, the power of virtual instructor-led training (VILT) remains. This session will concentrate on research-based and best practice strategies on accessibility, learner engagement, and replicability of instructional strategies in an online learning environment.
Webinar attendees will be able to:
- Adopt UDL concepts and strategies to create equitable and accessible learning opportunities in virtual spaces.
- Recognize how data and data collection tools can positively enhance and influence learning offerings and ROI.
- Understand how the systemic implementation of andragogical best practices in VILT can drive more impactful and engaging learning experiences.
Speakers
Cindy Etherton
Corporate Trainer and Online Instructor at Oregon State University
Cindy Etherton has been in the education field for over 20 years providing online and classroom-based training. In her current role, Cindy leverages research-based strategies to train employees and business owners on a variety of topics including communication skills, business ethics, problem-solving, and more. In addition to this work, Cindy is an online instructor at Oregon State University instructional design principles and strategies. Cindy has curated best practice implementation resources and trainings for educational technology tools for K16 educators, administrators, and IT professionals throughout Oregon and the US.
Kelsey Pike
Corporate Trainer
Kelsey Pike has been an HR professional for a decade; 6 of those being in Corporate Training and Development as an eLearning instructional designer and classroom instructor. She has a Master’s in Education with a specialization in Human Resource Development from Seattle University. Kelsey’s passion for helping others achieve their goals through personal and professional development spans beyond the corporate sphere as she coaches athletes at the high school level.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Location
Online via Zoom
Cost
Free
Registration
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Webinar Recording
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Tired of the same old, same old discussion board assignment? This session will rethink the traditional structure of online discussion boards and demonstrate the learning potential of online discussions.
Session Description
Tired of the same old, same old discussion board assignment? This session will rethink the traditional structure of online discussion boards and demonstrate the learning potential of online discussions. Using student voices, this session explores innovative approaches to discussion boards.
Discussion boards have become the bread and butter of online instruction in an attempt to replicate in-class discussions. Despite using best practices, being flexible in structure and formatting, and eliminating them altogether, one institution was craving the same interaction and depth as face-to-face course discussions.
After a series of student interviews on traditional undergraduate student experiences with remote learning due to COVID-19 closures, the presenters came up with alternative ways to format online discussions that make the experience more authentic to its in-person counterpart.
This session explores the current best practices for online discussions, student voices about discussions, and explores new ways of approaching discussion boards. Participants will be exposed to innovative approaches to online discussions and come away with a redesigned discussion assignment.
Speakers
Dr. Bethany Schultz
Director of Instructional Design & Technology and Assistant Professor, Northwest Nazarene University
Dr. Bethany Schultz serves as the Director of the Center for Instructional Design and Technology at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho. She is an experienced grant administrator and educator in blended and online learning in Higher Education and K-12 settings. She has helped build an online general education experience for students at NNU through the development of NNU Online. Previously at NNU, she served as a project manager for a grant-funded center for innovation called the Doceō Center. Overall, Bethany has secured and been a post-award grant administrator of $15 million of projects and initiatives to spur innovation in higher ed and K-12 education through the effective use of technology.
Crystal Nielsen
Instructional Designer & Technologist and Assistant Professor, Northwest Nazarene University
Crystal is NNU’s instructional designer and technologist, collaborating with faculty and adjuncts to teach with learning platforms effectively. Her areas of expertise include designing online courses and making content digitally accessible. In the field since 2003, Crystal earned her MA in educational technology at San Diego State University. For 12 years prior, she was a writer and editor in newspapers and publishing.
Dr. Christa Sandidge
Director of the Center for Professional Development, Northwest Nazarene University
Dr. Christa Sandidge is both the Director of the Center for Professional Development at Northwest Nazarene University and an Assistant Professor in the area of Leadership and Professional Studies. Christa holds an Ed.D in Leadership and Professional Practice. Her primary areas of focus and expertise include online course development, leadership development, and team development. She is strongly committed to improving leaders and teams through professional and leadership development.
July 2021
Time
(Wednesday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Pacific Time
Location
Online via Zoom
Cost
Free
Registration
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Webinar Recording
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Presenter SlidesSession Description
While it has been demonstrated that the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) can improve educational outcomes for students, it can often be difficult to implement due to a
Session Description
While it has been demonstrated that the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) can improve educational outcomes for students, it can often be difficult to implement due to a variety of technical barriers (including the accessibility of editing original files and sharing curated materials).
This session will introduce participants to Pressbooks, an innovative and easy to use online tool for creating OER textbooks, and the process of using it to create a play anthology for an online theater history course using materials from the public domain. Through a discussion of a grant funded project that leveraged staff and faculty collaboration, presenters will share the process they used to collaborate on creating this OER textbook. Participants will consider how they could use this technology in their own contexts and identify methods and processes for implementing public domain content in the development of OER and ensuring its accessibility.
Speakers
Teresa Folcarile
Interim Administrative Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Boise State University
Teresa has taught at the college level for 16 years, the past ten for Boise State, and the previous six for the University of Connecticut. Her scholarly work has focused on best practices for supporting adjunct faculty. At the CTL, she supports a variety of CTL and University-wide efforts, including Program Assessment Reporting, adjunct faculty programs, and the Course Design Institute.
Monica Brown
Assistant Program Manager, Rebus Community
Monica Brown (she/her/hers) is a former composition faculty and writing center consultant who is passionate about helping folks share their knowledge and experiences through all genres of writing. She graduated from Boise State University with a Masters of Arts in English. Her work in Open Education explores the intersections of social justice and critical digital pedagogies.
August 2021
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Location
Online via Zoom
Cost
Free
Registration
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Webinar Recording
Webinar RecordingSession Description
This conversation will involve the rationale for creating and maintaining a living portfolio or resume. There will be examples of portfolios from students, faculty, and staff. The participants will
Session Description
This conversation will involve the rationale for creating and maintaining a living portfolio or resume. There will be examples of portfolios from students, faculty, and staff. The participants will examine the challenges and professional opportunities of creating one and leave the session with all the resources needed to create one on their own.
Speakers
Todd Conaway
Instructional Designer
Todd has spent about 25 years swimming near the confluence of classrooms, hardware, and the internet. As a high school teacher he recognized the power of sharing stories and allowing students to direct their learning. Later, at the college level, Todd realized the opportunities that exist for student learning and sharing and the challenge faced by the complexities of digital spaces. He works hard to help faculty find joy in meeting those challenges!
September 2021
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific Time
Location
Online via Zoom
Cost
Free
Registration
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There are unique challenges teaching in an all online environment in higher education. Often overlooked are the needs of online faculty in the area of self care. Online faculty
Session Description
There are unique challenges teaching in an all online environment in higher education. Often overlooked are the needs of online faculty in the area of self care. Online faculty are called to find work-life balance in a classroom with no fixed hours, traverse institutional policies and processes from a distance, all while meeting unique student needs. These challenges require online faculty to consider ways to ensure they practice proactive self care.
This webinar will look at the major issues facing online faculty, what support systems they rely on, and ultimately make recommendations for the role of care in our online teaching.
Speakers
Dr. Debby Espinor
Associate Professor, George Fox University
Debby Espinor is an Associate Professor of Education at George Fox University. She teaches in the College of Education and College of Business in the Undergraduate and Graduate programs including the DBA. She has worked in faculty development with Digital Learning and continues to mentor faculty in strong online teaching skills. Dr. Espinor plays keyboards in a blues band, is a stained glass artist, serves as a chaplain for first responders and loves to travel as much as she can. Debby serves on the NWeLearn board.
Dr. Tyler Watts
Assistant Professor, Southern Wesleyan University
Tyler Watts is an Assistant Professor of Education at Southern Wesleyan University. He serves as the program coordinator for the M.Ed. in Instructional Design and eLearning and SWU’s microcredential in instructional design. He has worked in the areas of online learning, educational technology, and faculty development for over 10 years. Dr. Watts is passionate about promoting authentic learning experiences in online and blended environments.