This semester, we are partnering again with the Ottenheimer Library for another Mini Professional Development Series for Faculty: 15-minute videos (or less) posted on Blackboard weekly (on demand) on various topics, including library databases as affordable learning content, like American Indian Newspapers or Open Textbook Library, to help promote inclusive and diverse perspectives in the classroom. The series also goes over new ways for faculty to consider the diverse learning needs and styles of students by implementing gamification or proper accessibility practices into their courses. Lastly, the MPDS focuses on resources to support faculty and student success including the new Course Reading List tool in Blackboard.

Participants can earn 3 ATLE points each week, from March 2 – April 20, by taking Blackboard quizzes. For background on the Mini Professional Development Series or instructions on how to sign up, visit the library’s website for more information. You can also access the registration link here.

SCHEDULE: (The videos will be made available at 10 a.m. on their scheduled day)

• March 2 – Resources for Faculty and Student Success: Outlining OER Support for Faculty
• March 9 – Resources for Faculty and Student Success: Course Reading Lists for Online Learning
• March 16 – Inclusive and Diverse Perspectives through Affordable Learning Content: Open Textbook Library
• March 23 – Inclusive and Diverse Perspectives through Affordable Learning Content: U.S. Newsstream
• March 30 – Inclusive and Diverse Perspectives through Affordable Learning Content: One Literature
• April 6 – Inclusive and Diverse Perspectives through Affordable Learning Content: American Indian Newspapers
• April 13 – Inclusivity in Learning Styles and Needs: Gamifying Education
• April 20 – Inclusivity in Learning Styles and Needs: Designing with Accessibility in Mind

Ottenheimer Library Resources for Faculty – Open Education Support

Louise Lowe from Ottenheimer Library shares how open education can help reduce students’ financial burdens, provide inclusive content options and various for…