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Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute: Memorializing Legacies

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Please join the Dubois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement, the Black House and the Department of Africana Studies for a Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute: Memorializing Legacies with guest speaker, President and CEO of The Memorial Foundation, Inc., Harry E. Johnson, Sr., Esq. Johnson's lecture will cover the importance of having the MLK Memorial on the National Mall in Washington DC, and the continuing work of The Memorial Foundation's work to enhance Dr. King's work and legacy. Read more

Using Technology to Increase Digital Equity in your Course (Part 1)

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Recommended Attendees: Faculty who are interested in promoting digital equity in their courses

DATES:

Jan 18: 11am-12pm
Feb 3: 2pm-3pm
Mar 3: 2pm-3pm
Apr 7: 2pm-3pm
May 5: 2pm-3pm

Stipend: $300

Limit: 50 participants

This five-part workshop series covers practical suggestions and technical tools that can assist faculty in increasing the digital equity of their courses. The January 18 session will be an introduction that covers the core concepts of what justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) represent in the digital educational space of tomorrow’s classroom. The following sessions (first Thursday of every month) will cover technical practical tips, examples and training that should assist in increasing the digital equity of your courses.

Deliverables: Participation, a survey, and a short write-up on one course change the attendee is planning to make based on what was learnt during this series.

Stipends are available for first-time attendees for some FTC Spring 2022 programs. Faculty who previously attended and were paid a stipend for any of the programs, can attend again for their own enrichment, however, no stipends will be paid. Faculty must be an active employee at the time of completion for funding.

Note: Only Authenticated Users can join workshops Read more about Using Technology to Increase Digital Equity in your Course (Part 1)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute: Memorializing Legacies

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Guest speaker Harry E. Johnson, Sr., Esquire, President/CEO of The Memorial Foundation (builder of the MLK Memorial). The primary purpose of the Africana-Asian Collaboratory for Inclusive Excellence is to plan, create, and implement Guest Lecture series within key cultural celebrations officially recognized by the United States, that promotes cultural solidarity within the Africana-Asian communities. Read more

Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute: Memorializing Legacies

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Ask an Expert

Monday, January 24, 2022 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Recommended attendees: Instructors who have questions or need assistance with instructional technologies.

Drop in and ask your questions live with one of our instructional technologists.

SRC@10 Celebration

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Join the Student Recreation Center (SRC) as we commemorate our tenth anniversary with the SRC@10 Celebration! Read more

Ask an Expert

Monday, January 31, 2022 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Recommended attendees: Instructors who have questions or need assistance with instructional technologies.

Drop in and ask your questions live with one of our instructional technologists.

Using Technology to Increase Digital Equity in your Course (Part 2)

Thursday, February 3, 2022 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Recommended Attendees: Faculty who are interested in promoting digital equity in their courses

DATES:

Jan 18: 11am-12pm

Feb 3: 2pm-3pm

Mar 3: 2pm-3pm

Apr 7: 2pm-3pm

May 5: 2pm-3pm

Stipend: $300

Limit: 50 participants

Canvas Intermediate

Monday, February 7, 2022 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Recommended attendees: Instructors who have attended Canvas Basics or have experience teaching with Canvas

This workshop is offered for enrichment and does not have a stipend.

This workshop will provide you with the next steps on creating an online course with Canvas. Topics covered will include creating surveys and quizzes, grading via SpeedGrader, providing accommodations to students, and creating group assignments.

Note: Only Authenticated Users can join workshops Read More About Canvas Intermediate

Tech Fest

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 11:00am to 2:00pm

All science, technology, math, and engineering majors are welcome! Read more

Digital Storytelling - Part 1: Newsletter and Infographics

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Recommended Attendees: Instructors who want to learn more about student creativity, infographics, and newsletter presentations

DATES: February 16, March 2, March 16, March 30

TIME: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Stipend: $480 (for the series)

Limit: 50 participants

Description: Learn how to use applications that highlight student creativity using infographics and unique newsletter presentations. We will go over Microsoft Sway, which is available to all faculty, students, and staff, as well as Canva which has a rich and comprehensive free version available. Faculty will be expected to create their own short story map or infographic as the day’s participation. Read More About Digital Storytelling: Newsletter and Infographics