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Student Blogs as ePortfolios 12:30 PM
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1:25 PM
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In this session participants will create blogs and discover the use they have as a way to save,comment on, and share student work. The session will also look at how blogs can be used asportfolios for faculty work. For this workshop, please create a Google account prior to theworkshop if you do not already have one.
Facilitators:
Todd Conaway, Instructional Designer, TELSLarry Frolich, Math & Science Division, Prescott
What Does it Mean to Be Green in the Classroom? 1:30 PM
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4:25 PM
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In this special 3 hour workshop session, you will be introduced to a new learning approach:Ecopsychological Learning Approach (ELA). Workshop participants will learn how to co-facilitatein the classroom with Nature to bring about a deeper understanding of subject matter to thelearner.
It will be divided into three parts; presentation of the learning approach and why it works,experiential activities, and smaller group examination of the learning approach.Ecopsychological Learning Approach (ELA) is a teaching model that can creatively influence the
instructor’s ability to initiate positive change in student’s academic skills. Scholar
s ofEcopsychology contend that the lack of connection to Nature stunts the ability of learners to tapinto a creative flow, think critically, and be in balanced health.Traditional and alternative educators, formal and informal teachers, may ask themselves the
question ―How can I enliven and enhance the presentation of what I want to impart to the
learners
so that they can receive this knowledge, improve their skills, be more creative and have
better, healthier lives‖? By utilizing the principles of E
copsychology and experiences in Nature asa foundation for learning, a College instructor can help students viscerally understand how theyare connected to the natural environment, the non-human world, and inspire the students to thinkmore critically, feel more relaxed, and be able to reflect improvements in their academic skills.This workshop is designed to experience ELA. Participants should be prepared to attend theentire 3 hours.
Facilitator:
Shayna DeArmon, M.A., Ecopsychologist, Verde Campus
Tech Tools for Education and Productivity 1:30 PM
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2:55 PM
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There is a seemingly endless stream of new software products available online. In this session,we will investigate applications that have the potential to make the online component of yourcourse richer and more interesting. Topics covered will include screen and audio capture, onlineflash cards, embeddable documents, online graphics editing, and portable applications. Note:Bring a few photos and a USB flash drive if you have them.
Facilitator:
Iain Davidson, Academic Technology Specialist, TELS
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