Computerside Chats
Computerside Chats are the ACC book club for faculty where you DON’T HAVE TO READ THE BOOK! Chats focus on the book “Teaching for Learning: 101 Intentionally Designed Activities to Put Students on the Path to Success” by Claire Howell Major, Michael S. Harris & Todd Zakrajsek. In each session, you’ll be introduced to material and then have time to engage in an online conversation with your teaching colleagues about how ACC instructors might adopt some of these new methods in their classrooms. You’ll be able to get the latest evidence-based teaching without having to dig into the research on your own.
The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) has at the heart of its mission the goal of helping ACC faculty guide other faculty. Join this ONLINE conversation to get the latest evidence-based teaching tips from experts AND hear how your colleagues think they can creatively use them in ACC classrooms.
Click on the months below to see scheduling information and to register. There will be two sessions each month so you can select the time that works best for you. You must pre-register for these events to get the link that will allow you to participate online.
Computerside Chats are transcribed for accessibility. The link to access CART will be provided at each session so all our faculty can join in!
Participants are entered for a chance to win a copy of the book!
Teaching for Learning by Claire Howell Major, Michael S. Harris & Todd Zakrajsek
Book Details (Please note that you DO NOT have to read anything ahead of time or have a copy of this book to participate)
“Teaching for Learning: 101 Intentionally Designed Educational Activities to Put Students on the Path to Success” by Claire Howell Major, Michael S. Harris, and Todd Zakrajsek.
Available for online order OR available to check out from the FCTL Library Collection. You can also go directly to the library print copy.
Register for Sessions
This is part 1 of a 4-part online learning workshop for ACC faculty. Feel free to join us for as many sessions as you can, but recognize that this series is designed so that you don’t have to attend every session.
This session will focus on Chapters 1 and 2. Chapter 1 investigates “The Lecture Method” and offers current research on how to best use this time-honored technique. You’ll hear some tips for making lecture even more valuable for students. Chapter 2 covers “The Discussion Method” and details how to engage students in conversations that will facilitate learning. You’ll get some ideas you can easily keep in your back pocket to introduce discussions in your class at a moment’s notice.
Presented by Cheryl Thompson.
Sign up for whichever time below works best for you. The same content will be covered on both of the October dates. Select one of the following times and register by clicking the link below.
Session One dates are:
Monday, November 4th, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Thursday, November 7th, 10:00am-11:30am
ACCESS INFORMATION
WebEx Link: https://austincc.webex.com/meet/cthomps2
Meeting Number: 923 226 406
Join by phone
1-844-621-3956 US Toll Free
+1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access code: 923 226 406
Host PIN: 6868
Global call-in numbers | Toll-free calling restrictions
This is part 2 of a 4-part online learning workshop for ACC faculty. Feel free to join us for as many sessions as you can, but recognize that this series is designed so that you don’t have to attend every session.
This session will focus on Chapters 3 and 4. Chapter 3 covers “Reciprocal Peer Teaching” and encourages instructors to give students the chance to teach each other. Many of the techniques in this chapter can be used by peppering them throughout your already prepared curriculum. Chapter 4 covers “Academic Games” and challenges instructors to creatively incorporate gaming in the classroom. Some of these games require a great deal of in-class time, other require much less or can be accomplished as homework. The authors argue that games in general are a great way to get students to actively engage with material and that faculty can adapt virtually any game into an opportunity for learning. See if this method might be right for you!
Presented by Cheryl Thompson.
Sign up for whichever time below works best for you. The same content will be covered on both of the November dates. Select one of the following times and register by clicking the link below.
Session Two dates are:
Thursday, December 5th, 10:00am-11:30am
Monday, December 9th, 7:00pm-8:30pm
ACCESS INFORMATION
WebEx Link: https://austincc.webex.com/meet/cthomps2
Meeting Number: 923 226 406
Join by phone
1-844-621-3956 US Toll Free
+1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access code: 923 226 406
Host PIN: 6868
Global call-in numbers | Toll-free calling restrictions
This is part 3 of a 4 part online learning workshop for ACC faculty. Feel free to join us for as many sessions as you can, but recognize that this series is designed so that you don’t have to attend every session.
This session will focus on chapters 5 and 6. Chapter 5, “Reading Strategies”, offers faculty suggestions for engaging students as effective readers. If your students come to class unprepared, the tips in this chapter are for you! You’ll get ideas for how to improve the way your students prepare for class. Chapter 6, “Writing to Learn”, gives options for techniques that will have students practicing their writing communication. If you’ve been struggling to incorporate this important competency in your classes, or if you just want to be inspired to develop new activities, you’ll get some great ideas from this chapter.
Presented by Cheryl Thompson.
Sign up for whichever time below works best for you. The same content will be covered on both of the February dates. Select one of the following times and register by clicking the link below.
Session Two dates are:
Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 from 7:00pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 from 11:30am-1:00pm
ACCESS INFORMATION
WebEx Link: https://austincc.webex.com/meet/cthomps2
Meeting Number: 923 226 406
Join by phone
1-844-621-3956 US Toll Free
+1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access code: 923 226 406
Host PIN: 6868
Global call-in numbers | Toll-free calling restrictions
This is part 4 of a 4 part online learning workshop for ACC faculty. Feel free to join us for as many sessions as you can, but recognize that this series is designed so that you don’t have to attend every session.
This session will focus on chapters 7 and 8. Chapter 7, “Graphic Organizers”, will help you challenge students to develop new ways of looking at class material. You’ll be exposed to research about this powerful technique and get easy tips that will encourage your students to re-evaluate the way they interact with your subject. Chapter 8, “Metacognitive Reflection”, will give you ways to get students to assess their own learning. Research repeatedly demonstrates the importance of metacognitive skills in learning, and you’ll get tips that will help your students practice and benefit from an improved understanding of how their brain’s process information.
Presented by Cheryl Thompson.
Sign up for whichever time below works best for you. The same content will be covered on both of the April dates. Select one of the following times and register by clicking the link below.
Session Two dates are:
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 7:00pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from 11:30am-1:00pm
ACCESS INFORMATION
WebEx Link: https://austincc.webex.com/meet/cthomps2
Meeting Number: 923 226 406
Join by phone
1-844-621-3956 US Toll Free
+1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access code: 923 226 406
Host PIN: 6868
Global call-in numbers | Toll-free calling restrictions
Archived Computerside Chats
Fall 2018: Website | Archived Session Recordings
Spring 2018: Website | Archived Session Recordings
Fall 2017: Website | Archived Session Recordings
Spring 2017: Website | Archived Session Recordings
Fall 2016: Website | Archived Session Recordings
Spring 2016: Website | Archived Session Recordings