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Teaching at PLU in student engagement https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/topic/student-engagement/

Day 1: Focus on Success & Community by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer The first day of class should be more than just a review of the syllabus. The beginning of a new term provides an opportunity to prepare students for success and establish community in your course before diving deep into instructional… August 17, 2016 course designinstructional strategiesstudent engagement

Teaching at PLU in audio recording https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/topic/audio-recording/

Three New Tools for Teaching with Sakai By Dana Shreaves, Instructional Designer Many instructors use Sakai for posting their syllabus, sharing resources, and communicating course grades. But did you know that Sakai tools can collect formative assessment data, help students manage their to-do lists, and facilitate communication through audio recordings? Lesson Questions… September 9, 2019 assessmentaudio recordingchecklistinstructional resourcesinstructional toolsonline learningpollquizSakai

Teaching at PLU in instructional strategies https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/topic/instructional-strategies/

Faculty Resources: A New Library Collection by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer To support the professional growth of PLU faculty, a new collection of “Faculty Resources” is now available on the first floor of the library. This small but mighty collection covers a range of topics related to teaching and learning in… January 20, 2016 course designfaculty developmentinstructional strategies

Teaching at PLU in instructional video https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/topic/instructional-video/

The Virtues of Video By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer I recently offered a workshop on “flipping the classroom” and it has me thinking more and more about the virtues of instructional videos. Even if you are not ready for a full classroom flip, instructional videos are a great way… August 25, 2015 instructional video

Teaching at PLU in instructional resources https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/topic/instructional-resources/

Three New Tools for Teaching with Sakai By Dana Shreaves, Instructional Designer Many instructors use Sakai for posting their syllabus, sharing resources, and communicating course grades. But did you know that Sakai tools can collect formative assessment data, help students manage their to-do lists, and facilitate communication through audio recordings? Lesson Questions… September 9, 2019 assessmentaudio recordingchecklistinstructional resourcesinstructional toolsonline learningpollquizSakai

Teaching at PLU in student communication https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/topic/student-communication/

Sakai Gradebook: Supporting Student Success by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Image courtesy of Ron Gerhardstein, 2017 Efforts to increase student retention have highlighted the importance of supporting student success. While grades are not the be-all and end-all of college learning, it is still important for students to be able to… November 29, 2017 assessmentGradebookSakaistudent communication

PLU Senior to Present Economics Capstone at National Conference https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/03/24/studentatnationalconference/

researched the House of Representatives’ 2010 and 2012 elections as part of her project, looking at open-seat elections—ones where either candidate has run or won before. Karen Travis, PLU Associate Professor of Economics, believes Moran’s Capstone stood out for NCUR because of the subject matter. “Her topic of the role of campaign expenditures in open-seat elections is timely,” said Travis. “In addition, she included both a theoretical framework as well as sophisticated statistical analysis using data

Teaching at PLU in faculty development https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/topic/faculty-development/

Faculty Resources: A New Library Collection by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer To support the professional growth of PLU faculty, a new collection of “Faculty Resources” is now available on the first floor of the library. This small but mighty collection covers a range of topics related to teaching and learning in… January 20, 2016 course designfaculty developmentinstructional strategies

Teaching at PLU in online discussion https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-development/teaching-learning-resources/teaching-at-plu/topic/online-discussion/

Managing Student Email with Discussion Forums By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Living in the age of digital communication, email inboxes can demand the time and attention of many professionals. While there is no perfect remedy to managing email, one strategy faculty may consider is using an online forum for answering general… February 22, 2016 instructional toolsonline discussionstudent communication

Students and Alumni Scholarships and Fellowships Database https://www.plu.edu/provost/scholarships-and-fellowships-national-and-international/students-and-alumni-scholarships-and-fellowships-database/

programs (minimum of 4 weeks) for students who are U.S. citizens and receive Federal Pell Grants. The program seeks to diversify who studies abroad, and the countries and regions where they study. Award/Stipend/Benefits: up to $5000 (average = $4000) depending on length of study and student need Contact the Wang Center for application details.Boren ScholarshipsBoren scholarships support U.S. undergraduates to study abroad, including intensive language training in areas of the world critical to U.S