Faculty Prep Week • January 6 – 10, 2020
The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology is ready to help you teach! Our specialists will be on hand for walk-in workshops and one-on-one consultations (by appointment) during the week before classes begin. Workshops will be held in Williams 358. We recommend that you plan to arrive a few minutes early.
Consultations, Phone & Email Support
Get face-to-face, hands-on advice from one of our ReggieNet faculty support specialists. Call (309) 438-2542 to schedule a one-on-one appointment. Our support staff also provides assistance by phone and email. Call (309) 438-2542 or email CTLT@ilstu.edu.
Workshops
These special Faculty Prep Week sessions do not require registration. Simply walk in, sit down at a computer, and start learning! We recommend that you plan to arrive a few minutes early.
ReggieNet Gradebook Clinic
Explore how to set up and make the best use of ReggieNet's Gradebook Tool—including new features introduced for the 2019-2020 academic year. Learn how to use categories, weighted grades, and control what your students see when they check their grades. At the end of this one-hour workshop, you'll leave prepared to use the Gradebook on your first day of classes!
Monday, January 6 • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, January 10 • 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
ReggieNet: Getting Started
New to teaching at Illinois State? Or need a refresher on ReggieNet? This workshop packs a lot in just two hours: Learn how to upload your syllabus and other course materials, set-up emails, and create assignments. Get a quick tour of the online grade book function.
Tuesday, January 7 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thursday, January 9 • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
ReggieNet: Rubrics Clinic
Rubrics, a long-requested feature in ReggieNet, is finally here! This special clinic will introduce you to this new tool, show you how to construct rubrics and associate them with assignments, tests and quizzes, and more. You'll also see how students can view rubric-based feedback.
Tuesday, January 7 • 1 p.m. to 2p.m.
Thursday, January 9 • 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Instructional Support*
Let our staff help you discover what steps you can take to improve your teaching. During Faculty Prep Week, our coordinators can help you polish your syllabus, refocus your teaching methods, and evaluate your test design. You can email our coordinators with short questions, or you (or your department) might consider one of the following:
- Consultation Hours: Individual faculty members and instructors can request consultations with one of our consultants. Topics include: instructional design and strategies, diversity, assessment, group work, student writing and in-class presentation. Call (309) 438-2542 to schedule an appointment.
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Workshop by Request: Need a customized workshop on a particular topic? Departments can request training sessions tailored to its needs. To see a list of potential workshops, or make a request for a workshop, visit our Workshops by Request page.
*Please note: Availability for instructional support will be limited on Wednesday, January 8. Many members of our team will be facilitating the University-Wide Teaching & Learning Symposium.
If you need a special accommodation to fully participate in a CTLT event or service, please contact our front desk at (309) 438-2542.