2018 Faculty Showcase Program
CFE 7TH FACULTY SHOWCASE ON TEACHING
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018
8AM – 4PM
THE CAROLINA CLUB
8:00am – 9:00am: REGISTRATION, LIGHT BREAKFAST, and WELCOME
Alumni Hall I, II, III
Virtual reality demonstrations begin at 8am and run throughout the day.
See this video on how VR is already being used at UNC!
Coffee and light refreshments will be available throughout the morning.
9:05am – 9:55am: CONCURRENT SESSIONS I
Alumni Hall I
Teaching in Challenging Times
How do educators address politics, values, and topics such as race, gender, sexuality, and disparities with students? This session incorporates techniques for including challenging topics in class, and for managing discussions that become charged, as participants navigate the intersections of their personal and professional identities.
Presenters:
Kia Caldwell, African, African American, and Diaspora Studies
Jennifer Ho, English and Comparative Literature
Erin Malloy, Center for Faculty Excellence, School of Medicine
Facilitator: Emily Boehm, CFE
Royall Room
Beyond the Standard Course Evaluation: Effective Peer Evaluation Models
Many academic units are exploring peer-based observation options to inform both promotion/tenure decisions and continuous teaching improvement. Join us for a discussion about challenges and opportunities associated with these efforts.
Presenters:
Alain Aguilar, Exercise and Sports Science
Ron Bergquist, School of Information and Library Science
Angela Broome, School of Dentistry
Li-ling Hsiao, Asian Studies
Facilitator: Kelly Hogan, Biology
Peebles Room
Technology Tools Roundup
Learn about some of the latest instructional tools and how panel presenters are using them. Many of these tools are, or will soon be, supported on campus and available at no cost to faculty and students.
Presenters:
Duane Deardorff & Jen Weinberg-Wolf, Physics and Astronomy
Slides
Mara Evans, Biology
Slides
Hosun Kim & Anastacia Kohl, Romance Studies
Slides
Todd Ochoa, Religious Studies
Viji Sathy, Psychology and Neuroscience
Slides
Danielle Zurcher, Chemistry
Slides
Facilitator: Matt Osment, OASIS
10:05am – 10:55am: CONCURRENT SESSIONS II
Alumni Hall I
Using Student Data to Advance the University’s Teaching Mission
How are structural changes to courses impacting student performance? Which of our diverse student populations are benefiting? Join us for a discussion about how new data sources are changing the way we approach instructional improvement.
Presenters:
Kevin Guskiewicz, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Marc Cohen, English and Comparative Literature
Patrick Conway, Economics
Kelly Hogan, Biology
Abigail Panter, CAS, Psychology and Neuroscience
Facilitator: Abigail Panter, CAS, Psychology and Neuroscience
Royall Room
Strategies for Effective Group Activities
Research shows that students learn more when they interact with peers, but what makes a group activity effective? Come prepared to share your own ideas and questions during this session!
Presenters:
Anna Krome-Lukens, Public Policy
Slides
Nikki Lobczowski, School of Education
Slides
Handout
Emily Moorefield, School of Medicine
Slides
George Pink, Gillings School of Global Public Health
Slides
Facilitator: Emily Boehm, CFE
Peebles Room
X Reality: Blurring the Line Between Digital and Physical Environments
Enhanced and immersive digital environments are making it possible for students to engage in learning experiences that may not be feasible or cost-effective to replicate in physical settings. This session features three innovative campus projects.
Presenters:
Kurt Gilliland & Ed Kernick, School of Medicine
Rob Hubal, Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Slides
Steven King, School of Media and Journalism
Slides
Facilitator: Brian Moynihan, University Libraries
What is XR?
Handout
11:05am – 11:40am: CONCURRENT SESSIONS III
Alumni Hall I
Plagiarism Deterrent Tools: Punitive to Pedagogical
UNC has been evaluating two plagiarism deterrent tools with an eye towards campus adoption in the near future. This panel discussion will explore different perspectives on its appropriate use.
Presenters:
Deb Aikat, School of Media and Journalism
Daniel Anderson, English and Comparative Literature
Rachel Penton, Psychology and Neuroscience
Gigi Taylor, Writing Center
Facilitators: Suzanne Cadwell, ITS Teaching and Learning; Andy Lang, OASIS
Royall Room
Best Practices in Online Course Design
Join us for this discussion about how to meet the increasing demand for online course offerings. Learn about best practices when designing online courses, common issues faced by faculty and how you can improve the online experience for your students.
Presenter:
Paul Wollf, The Carolina Office for Online Learning
Recorded Presentation
Slides
Resources
Facilitator: Phil Edwards, CFE
Peebles Room
Engaging Students Through Instructional Simulations
Instructional simulations allow students to learn more about behavioral models by engaging in them through role play. Learn how faculty members are putting this technique to use in their classrooms.
Presenters:
Lewis Lampiris, School of Dentistry
Slides
Jay Levy, Gillings School of Global Public Health
Slides
Facilitator: Doug James, CFE
Noon – 2:00pm: LUNCH, PRIZE GIVEAWAYS, PROVOST’S REMARKS, and KEYNOTE
Alumni Hall I, II, III
All participants will be entered for a chance to win prizes.
12:40pm: Provost’s Remarks
Remarks by Provost Robert A. Blouin
1:00pm: Keynote Address
“Teaching Diverse Students in the 21st Century: Strategies for Creating Inclusive Learning Environments”
Today’s college students are more diverse than ever before in the history of higher education. This keynote address will share strategies for maximizing student learning and creating environments in which all students feel safe, supported, and encouraged to engage in the knowledge discovery process.
2:10pm – 3:00pm: CONCURRENT SESSIONS IV
Alumni Hall I
Teaching Demonstrations: Learning from the Students’ Perspective
A new format to the Faculty Showcase, attendees will play the part of curious students during demonstrations of three different interactive learning techniques.
Presenters:
Carol Durham, School of Nursing & Raheleh Tschoepe, Division of Occupational Therapy
Slides
Megan Plenge, Geological Sciences
Slides
Handout
Colin Wallace, Physics and Astronomy
Slides
Facilitator: Emily Boehm, CFE
Royall Room
Designing Effective Writing Prompts
Learn about generalizable writing techniques and assignment ideas that you can use to help students 1) develop effective research questions, 2) write collaboratively, and 3) develop skills in digital communications.
Presenters:
Jennifer Larson, English and Comparative Literature
Hilary Lithgow, English and Comparative Literature
Courtney Rivard, English and Comparative Literature
Facilitator: Kim Abels, Writing Center
Peebles Room
Incorporating Student Research into Undergraduate Courses
Undergraduate research is an important goal of the Quality Enhancement Plan. Learn about methods, course formats, and campus support for developing research experiences for undergraduate students.
Presenters:
Troy Blackburn, Office of Undergraduate Research, EXSS
Slides
Nita Eskew, Chemistry
Slides
Glenn Hinson, Anthropology
Elizabeth Shank, Biology
Slides
Facilitator: Nita Eskew, Chemistry
3:10pm – 4:00pm: STEAL-MY-IDEA, PRIZE GIVEAWAYS, and CONCLUDING REMARKS
Alumni Hall I
Lightning Round: Steal-My-Idea!
A Showcase favorite, the Steal-My-Idea session features four participants who each briefly share a teaching method or tool they are excited about. You, the audience, will decide which idea is the most compelling!
Presenters:
Maureen Baker, School of Nursing
Slides
Lorrie Cramer, School of Medicine
Slides
Kris Jordan, Computer Science
Slides
Suzanne Lye, Classics
Slides
Handout 1
Handout 2
Facilitator: Phil Edwards, CFE
All participants will be entered for a chance to win prizes.
The Showcase will conclude with remarks from Dr. Erin Malloy, Director of the CFE.