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Fulbright Contributes to Dynamic Irish Program at UConn
UConn is lucky to host Sinéad Murray as this year’s Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant in Irish (Gaelic). Sinéad is a passionate advocate for the Irish language and for Irish Studies both at home, in Ireland, and among those here abroad who are interested in the history, language and culture of Ireland. There is a […]
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Corona Virus Leads to Transatlantic Course Initiative
When the pandemic struck, few of Ana Maria Diaz-Marcos’ 50 students in her Span 3232: Literature of Crisis in Modern Spain course imagined that the spread of a worldwide virus would lead to a meeting with a living Spanish playwright over Zoom. Yet when the crisis hit, Professor Diaz-Marcos, an expert in contemporary Spanish theater, […]
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Liansu Meng’s Ecofeminist Illumnination of Poet Chen Jingrong
As part of the LCL Faculty Colloquium Series, Liansu Meng, Associate Professor of Chinese, presented “Ecofeminism Avant La Lettre: Chen Jingrong and Her Creative Translation of Baudelaire.” The presentation was excerpted from her essay in Chinese Poetry and Translations: Rights and Wrongs (Amsterdam University Press, 2019) edited by Maghiel van Crevel and Lucas Klein, a […]
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Spotlight: Stefan Bronner
Dr. Stefan Bronner, Assistant Professor in Residence of German Studies, obtained his PhD in Germanistik at the Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg and has published on a wide range of topics including German literature and culture, postmodernism, continental philosophy, spirituality, and the contemporary world. Bronner’s work is deeply rooted to his passion for literary scholarship. Bronner has become […]
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11/30
Virtual Workshop On How To Negotiate With Publishers Workshop
Virtual Workshop On How To Negotiate With Publishers Workshop
Monday, November 30th, 2020
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Other Online
Once the manuscript is written, it's time to find a publisher. Most publishers have standard contracts, often called Copyright Transfer Agreements (CTAs), but authors do not have to agree to those standardized terms. This workshop shows authors how to recognize unfavorable terms in contracts and seek the best possible terms for publishing their work.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1807Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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11/30
Effective Questioning Techniques
Effective Questioning Techniques
Monday, November 30th, 2020
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Other Online
Specific strategies regarding formulating and asking effective questions. An understanding of how an effective question differs from a less effective question. Ways to get answers to your questions…
We will discuss topics such as:
• What kinds of questions should be asked?
• How do we form these questions?
• How do we get answers to our questions?
• How can we use questions to assess learning?
• How can we more effectively respond to questions? …
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1816Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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12/1
Developing And Building Online Assessments In HuskyCT
Developing And Building Online Assessments In HuskyCT
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
02:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Other Online
Many instructors administer online assessments through HuskyCT, and this overview session covers the variety of settings that ensure a smooth experience for both you and your students. We will focus on the basics of test creation and a review of the options that determine the test-taking experience for your students.
Tuesday, December 1, 2:30-3:45
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1765Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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12/2
Preparing Your HuskyCT Grade Center For Grade Calculation And Submission
Preparing Your HuskyCT Grade Center For Grade Calculation And Submission
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Other Online
In this session, you will learn to ensure your Grade Center is set up to accurately record and calculate student grades within HuskyCT. We will cover specific settings and features including total points calculations, weighted percentage calculations, categorizing graded items, including/excluding graded items, incorporating tests/exams, assignments, discussions, as well as many other types of assessments and grades in your course. We will also cover how to send a grade column to Student Admin for midterm and final grade submission.
Wednesday, December 2, 11:00-12:15
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1774Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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12/3
HuskyCT Basics – Intro And Overview
HuskyCT Basics – Intro And Overview
Thursday, December 3rd, 2020
12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Other Online
This session will introduce you to the new look of HuskyCT, and will cover the basics of HuskyCT such as how to begin using HuskyCT, how the LMS can be used in academic and non-academic environments, basic functions and tools, and tips and tricks for beginner users.
Thursday, December 3, 12:00-1:15
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1783Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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12/7
Virtual Workshop On Citation Metrics For Promotion And Tenure Workshop
Virtual Workshop On Citation Metrics For Promotion And Tenure Workshop
Monday, December 7th, 2020
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Other Online
How can you best highlight the impact of your research? Learn how to use both traditional citation metrics and alternative metrics to show your value as an author and researcher.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1808Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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12/8
Developing And Building Online Assessments In HuskyCT
Developing And Building Online Assessments In HuskyCT
Tuesday, December 8th, 2020
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Other Online
Many instructors administer online assessments through HuskyCT, and this overview session covers the variety of settings that ensure a smooth experience for both you and your students. We will focus on the basics of test creation and a review of the options that determine the test-taking experience for your students.
Tuesday, December 1, 2:30-3:45
Register - – https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1825Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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12/10
Using LockDown Browser and Monitor for Online Tests in HuskyCT
Using LockDown Browser and Monitor for Online Tests in HuskyCT
Thursday, December 10th, 2020
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Other Online
LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down a student’s computer when used for administering a test through HuskyCT. Monitor is an additional feature that uses a student’s webcam to record them taking their test, which provides a means to review the student’s testing environment. When taking a test using LockDown Browser, students are unable to print, copy, go to other websites, access other applications, or close a test until it is ubmitted for grading, and Monitor creates a video record of the time they spent taking the test. This session will cover the use of LockDown Browser and Monitor for tests, quizzes, and exams in your course, including recommended settings and best practices.
Thursday, December 10, 11:00-12:30
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1823Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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12/15
Preparing Your HuskyCT Grade Center For Grade Calculation And Submission
Preparing Your HuskyCT Grade Center For Grade Calculation And Submission
Tuesday, December 15th, 2020
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Other Online
In this session, you will learn to ensure your Grade Center is set up to accurately record and calculate student grades within HuskyCT. We will cover specific settings and features including total points calculations, weighted percentage calculations, categorizing graded items, including/excluding graded items, incorporating tests/exams, assignments, discussions, as well as many other types of assessments and grades in your course. We will also cover how to send a grade column to Student Admin for midterm and final grade submission.
Wednesday, December 2, 11:00-12:15
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1828Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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12/15
Developing And Building Online Assessments In HuskyCT
Developing And Building Online Assessments In HuskyCT
Tuesday, December 15th, 2020
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Other Online
Many instructors administer online assessments through HuskyCT, and this overview session covers the variety of settings that ensure a smooth experience for both you and your students. We will focus on the basics of test creation and a review of the options that determine the test-taking experience for your students.
Tuesday, December 1, 2:30-3:45
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1826Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Spotlight: Verena Aschbacher
Verena Aschbacher, a new Ph.D. student in German Studies, grew up in South Tyrol (Südtirol in German), Italy. Verena’s small hometown lies at the border of Austria and Switzerland and people from the area speak regional dialects of German and Italian. This borderland zone combines Mediterranean and Germanic languages and cultures in the midst of dazzling […]
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