Getting Results is a free, web-based faculty development program featuring video vignettes of community college instructors demonstrating effective teaching. Funded by the National Science Foundation and produced by WGBH-Boston in association with the League for Innovation, Getting Results is designed for use by individuals or cohorts of faculty. The program is targeted to science, technology, engineering, and math instructors; however, the principles and strategies are applicable for faculty in any discipline. Come hear how colleges are using Getting Results with their faculty.

Allatia Harris, President
Administration
San Jacinto College-North Campus

Cynthia Wilson, Vice President
Learning and Research
League for Innovation in the Community College

This course provides a comprehensive overview of performance-based general education assessment model. Detailed statements of expected student outcomes, assessment methods, and institutional standards are discussed. Participants work in small assessment teams to evaluate samples of actual student work using the model’s holistic scoring rubrics.

Jeff Seybert, Director
Research, Evaluation, and Instructional Development
Johnson County Community College

Podcasting is a new and increasingly popular technology that allows students individual access to course content such as recorded lectures, graphics, and videos. As the technology has increased in popularity, it has also become easier to implement. Students use podcasts to revisit lectures, access supplemental material, or make up missed content. The potential uses of podcasting are limitless. This innovative and exciting presentation informs and inspires participants to pursue the potential of this new medium. Emphasis is on creating an action plan that enables participants to move from vision to reality. Participants are introduced to a variety of ways podcasting is being used in education. In addition, participants are shown easy to learn techniques to create new connections with students using accessible podcasting technology. Multimedia, including video and graphics, are used in the presentation to portray actual uses of podcasting technologies. Finally, participants engage in brainstorming ideas for applying podcasting to their own courses. This session will benefit faculty and other educational leaders interested in using cutting-edge technology.

Brandon Berman, Faculty
Multimedia Graphic Design
Front Range Community College

Michael Coste, Faculty
Library
Front Range Community College

Experiment with designing real-world learning environments in the virtual world of Second Life (SL). New SL users set up an avatar and learn the basics of interacting. Experienced SL users enter the Studio Design Lab and begin to experiment with various simulations of real world learning environments. Participants have the opportunity to become part of a national network of theorist-practitioners of design for learning environments.

Michael Schoop, President
Cuyahoga Community College - Metropolitan Campus

Get the basics under your belt! During this course, learn to use Camtasia Studio screen recordings to visually explain how to use software and websites, record PowerPoint presentations, including the narrative, and make better decisions about what you record. Take advantage of the class that will help you become the Camtasia Studio user you've always wanted to be and get the benefits that custom-created videos will bring you and your organization.

Matt Pierce, Manager
Training
TechSmith

Ryan Eash, Instructional Designer
Training
TechSmith

This session explores how current brain research translates into practical classroom teaching techniques. Breakthroughs in the fields of medicine, neuroscience, and psychology have given us new insights into the brain functions and the environments and conditions that best facilitate learning. Following a brief description of brain anatomy, participants create their own study guide to complete as the presentation unfolds. Research studies are cited and a bibliography provided to support teaching techniques and learning activities. The impact of stress and emotions on teaching and learning are also covered. This presentation provides an overview of current brain research and educational practices and to encourage participants to continue their own studies in this exciting field. The brain learns well in a social, interactive environment, so participant engagement is a vital part of the presentation. Although the presentation is primarily designed for educators involved in teaching, the material will interest anyone in the field of education.

Charis Sawyer, Associate Professor
Reading
Johnson County Community College

Marilyn Shopper, Professor
Science
Johnson County Community College

The coming tidal wave of enrollments means cramped quarters, stressed and aging facilities, and less learning. How do you plan for the future to build new facilities or renovate current ones to maximize learning? How do you assemble a campus team, deal with architects and designers, and measure learning per square foot? This course takes participants through the planning and implementation steps, provides interactive small group opportunities for planning space, and provides a handbook of practical ideas to reshape your classrooms into learning spaces.

William Flynn, Managing Director
National Office
National Council for Continuing Education and Training

Jeff Vredevoogd, Lead
Education Solutions
Herman Miller

This interactive course introduces participants to the fundamentals of good assessment, with a special focus on student learning outcomes. The course covers multiple-choice and open-ended questions and includes many of the guidelines and approaches used by ETS test development experts. The session involves as little lecturing and as much hands-on experience as possible. The course is appropriate for faculty and administrators who would like to know more about assessment.

Cathrael Kazin, Director
Higher Education And School Assessments
Educational Testing Service