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Upcoming Events in the Decolonizing Area Studies Language Teaching Project
Last summer, LCL’s Professors Anke Finger, Professor and Manuela Wagner along with Graduate Student Isabell Sluka won a grant in an initiative sponsored by CLAS in order to develop anti-racist courses, to enable insights into racism on college campuses, and to facilitate direct interaction with anti-racist activists. The focus of the grant, called Decolonizing Area […]
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Upcoming Symposium: The Translation of Letters and Ideas in Cuba’s Republic
This symposium brings together important scholars in the area of Cuban studies to analyze the Cuban period between 1902 and 1959. The presentations will investigate translations and the exercise of translation in relation to the formation of various humanistic or scientific disciplines on the island, such as anthropology, medicine, political science, literature, and psychoanalysis. The […]
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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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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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7/27
Using the Grading Features of the HuskyCT Assignment Tool
Using the Grading Features of the HuskyCT Assignment Tool
Tuesday, July 27th, 2021
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Other Online
Many instructors use HuskyCT’s Assignment tool as a place where students can submit a wide variety of work using a range of file types, but the Assignment tool does have some very helpful grading features that some instructors may not be aware of. These include integrated in-line text and comments, rubrics, audio or video feedback, delegated grading, and the SafeAssign integration. This workshop will cover both the basic grading features and the more “advanced” parts of the Assignment tool, and we will discuss the benefits and limitations of each as they apply to your assessment strategies.
Tuesday, July 27, 2:30-3:30
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2047Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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7/27
The Actor's Tool And How They Can Assist You In Your Work
The Actor's Tool And How They Can Assist You In Your Work
Tuesday, July 27th, 2021
06:45 PM - 07:45 PM
Other Online
What can actors teach us about our “role” as teacher? We will discuss actor's tools such as using your voice to maximum effect, body language, animation and enthusiasm, remaining fully attentive to what is happening with your "audience," "playing to your audience," and other acting techniques which can make your presentations more effective and engaging.
Register – https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2076Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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7/28
Using LockDown Browser and Monitor for Online Tests in HuskyCT
Using LockDown Browser and Monitor for Online Tests in HuskyCT
Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
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 submitted 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.
Wednesday, July 28, 11:00-12:30
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2039Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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7/28
First Impressions, First Day of Class
First Impressions, First Day of Class
Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Other Online
We will discuss making a positive first impression in all types of classes- in person, hybrid, and online."
Participants will walk away with:
Specific strategies for making a good first impression as well as specific strategies for conducting the first class in a manner that will draw students in and, hopefully, be motivated to do well in the class.
We will discuss topics such as:
• Preparing for the first class
• How to begin- the very beginning
• What to include, how to go about it
• Introductions, yours and theirs…
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2077Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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7/28
How To Negotiate With Publishers - Journal Articles
How To Negotiate With Publishers - Journal Articles
Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Other Online
Once the manuscript is written, it's time to talk to a publisher. This workshop empowers authors to negotiate for the best possible terms when publishing your work, with a focus on journal article publishing issues. Authors do not have to agree to standardized contracts. Learn techniques for getting terms that work for you.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2129Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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7/29
How To Negotiate With Publishers - Books
How To Negotiate With Publishers - Books
Thursday, July 29th, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Other Online
Once the manuscript is written, it's time to talk to a publisher.
This workshop empowers authors to negotiate for the best possible terms when publishing your work, with a focus on book publishing issues. Authors do not have to agree to standardized contracts. Learn techniques for getting terms that work for you.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2130Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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8/2
Video Conferencing: Webex vs. Collaborate vs. Teams
Video Conferencing: Webex vs. Collaborate vs. Teams
Monday, August 2nd, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Other Online
This workshop will compare the three video conference platforms. We will take a closer look at these technologies, so you can understand the differences between the solutions to decide what platform to use for your class.
Monday, August 2, 1:00-2:00
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2123Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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8/2
Creating A Positive Classroom Environment
Creating A Positive Classroom Environment
Monday, August 2nd, 2021
06:45 PM - 07:45 PM
Other Online
We will discuss:
• Maintaining a positive attitude
• Providing clear expectations and clear boundaries
• Making a connection
• Maximizing opportunities for active learning...
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2078Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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8/3
Using Groups in HuskyCT
Using Groups in HuskyCT
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Other Online
This session will cover using online groups in HuskyCT, how to set them up and make best use of them, and some of the benefits and limitations of doing so. Instructors will learn how to create student groups in HuskyCT, allowing each group have its own separate area of the course with its own separate functions, and enabling instructors and TAs to separate groups for grading.
Tuesday, August 3, 2:30-3:30
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2056Contact Information: edtech@uconn.eduf
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8/3
Hybrid Classroom Teaching Strategies
Hybrid Classroom Teaching Strategies
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Other Online
Many instructors experienced hybrid classrooms through WebEx and HuskyCT during Covid-19. This approach is helpful to keep class size small and help both online and in-class, as well as synchronous and asynchronous students have equal opportunities to participate and interact in the class. This seminar will introduce some helpful technologies used in hybrid classrooms and effective teaching strategies. Attendees will be able to: 1) recognize the difference between hybrid classrooms and other online teaching formats; 2) practice teaching strategies in the sample hybrid teaching scenarios; and 3) reflect on their own course design and/or classroom practices.
August 3, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2100Contact Information: stacey.valliere@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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