Nakatani Teaching and Learning Center, 2008 Series
Instructors from all fields and disciplines are invited to attend Professional Development-2008 Fall Series. Click on the link for the schedule and descriptions of each presentation.
Teaching and Learning For Retention
Research done at the Teaching and Learning Center suggests a number of attitudes and activites that might affect student retention or 'persistence' at UW-Stout. These documents summarize prose findings and include tips for action:
Activities Teachers Can Use to Enhance Retention
Activities Students Can Use to Enhance Retention
On the NTLC Blog . . .
"Laptop Discipline" - Tips for controlling unruly laptops.
Coming Soon . . .
"Doc Talk" - Regular meetings of staff members working on a dissertation. Watch this space for details.
Second Life
Second Life: The group meets regularly to explore the educational possibilities of the Second Life environment. Meetings occur both in "real life" and in Second Life. Details of the project will be posted soon.
The Engagement Project
The Teaching and Learning Center and Title III are sponsoring the Engagement Project. The goal of the interdisciplinary group is to determine to what extent instructor-facilitated engagement practices affect learning. Six teachers are involved in the project: Jill Klefstad, Eileen Zito, Laura Schmidt, Nelu Ghenciu, Chris Lutz, and Sarah Wood.
Title III has partnered with the Teaching and Learning Center to support and help complete tasks associated with faculty development. For additional information on upcoming events: Title III Grant Project
Websites That Help with Your Teaching
The index page lists pages that give information and advice on active learning, lecturing, problem-based learning, creating rubrics, and other significant topics.
Mentors
The NTLC mentors are faculty members who have agreed to assist teachers with their teaching. These experienced teachers are receptive to issues of teaching and invite you to contact them with questions.
The Nakatani Teaching and Learning Center (NTLC) encourages sharing and valuing of teaching and learning by all members of the University of Wisconsin-Stout community.
In addition, the TLC will work to create a climate in which colleagues find satisfaction in teaching and learning, enhance confidence about the effectiveness of teaching, and share effective learning practices.
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