Faculty Resource Center
Professional Development
Below is a list of professional development activities which support the scholarship of teaching and learning. Workshops, faculty-led discussions, and seminars are scheduled throughout the academic year, co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning, Information Technology Services and the Library. In addition a Technology Showcase which supports examples of best practices using technology is exhibited.
Workshops
- Technology Fridays and IT Workshops - series of short (60-75 minute) workshops focusing on a variety of topics related to using technology and Internet in the classroom
- Conversations about Teaching and Technology - Noon hour discussions about teaching and learning are facilitated by faculty and staff
- Teaching with Technology Showcase - UMSL faculty across campus demonstrate their use of technology to facilitate learning
Conferences
Online Resources
- Microsoft IT Academy - provides an online opportunity to pursue IT training and develop current skills
- Distance Education Instructional Design (DEID) - Web-based modules from Distance Education Instructional Design Project, Universities of Florida, Idaho State, Iowa State, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and UMSL. Topics: Learners, Teaching Methods, Technologies, Technology Development at Universities, Assessment and Evaluation, Program Management.