Agenda In this webcast, Dr. Elizabeth Coghill will describe how: ECU’s Pirate Academic Success Center promotes the success of various learners by infusing the curriculum with universal design principles and academic technologies She, her staff, and a network of peer tutors equip students to be independent learners
Most colleges and universities are either not using virtual reality (VR) or are using it in more token ways. Yet, according to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2018 report, these technologies are rapidly reaching a much more mature stage – holding more promise for higher education and student learning than ever before. For most institutions, however, this promise of VR in student learning is still unrealized. To help you strategize your approach to virtual reality in the classroom, we have designed a collection of member-exclusive webcasts and resources. This bundle will help anyone interested in VR focus on the ways this technology can be utilized to meaningfully fuel teaching and learning outcomes. [We will only briefly discuss augmented reality (AR) and simulation.] We will answer key questions around VR in student learning, such as: If you are a subscribed to our Academic Affairs, Business Office, or Online All-Inclusive memberships, you have free access to this collection of webcasts and resources centered around virtual reality (VR).
Badges have long been used in many arenas to designate achievements or prove mastery of skill, and higher education is no exception. Yet, many faculty members are not quite sure how these sought-after visual credentials can pose solutions to various challenges inside and outside of the classroom. Join us for a 60-minute webcast to learn more about: Why students value these digital badges The nuts and bolts behind badges Various ways faculty can incorporate badges into the student learning experience Distinct examples of how faculty have adopted badges to increase student persistence and engagement You will leave this webcast more confident and better prepared to kickstart an effective badging system in your classroom.
To represent your institutional brand in the best possible way, it’s crucial that your president maintains an authentic and consistent tone of voice. If you are looking to improve and optimize your presidential voice, you must first identify and assess your current tone. We invite you to join this webcast to do just that. In this practical online training, you’ll learn how to: Amplify your leader’s voice in the best possible way for your institution Tactfully critique the presidential voice by using a framework and strategies to guide you through a potentially difficult conversation You will gain access to a practical, downloadable tool to help you with the assessment of your presidential voice based on five key criteria that you can utilize when sharing feedback with your institutional leadership. If you’re looking to take a deeper dive into crafting and refining your presidential voice, we will soon post details for our upcoming program, Developing Presidential Voice: Strategies for Communications and Marketing Teams.
Agenda This case study-based webcast our expert speaker from Merrimack College will go through the steps they took for a successful faculty and staff giving campaign, including: Benchmark and set goals for participation Identify influential ambassadors Onboard ambassadors Educate faculty and staff Track gifts Steward faculty and staff donors
Agenda Throughout this webcast, Geoff Coyle of West Virginia University will outline how the university’s Instagram account has grown to nearly 100,000 – gaining over 28,000 followers in the past year alone – and the overarching strategy they have implemented to ensure their Instagram feed, stories, and IGTV posts are cohesive and on-brand. Along the way, he will share: How WVU’s strategy is broken down into three buckets: Brand Awareness, Student Experience, and Academics Examples of pictures, stories, and video that have been successful Inspiration and strategies to help you enhance Instagram strategy at your institution Ideas for dabbling in newer elements of Instagram – such as IGTV
Taking the StrengthsFinder assessment to uncover your top 5 strengths is the first step toward fully leveraging your gifts and talents. Have you reflected on how your strengths align with your individual role and your team’s goals? Join us online to learn how to use the information from the StrengthsFinder assessment more effectively in your career. Session 1 will focus on your individual strengths. Session 2 will focus on your teams’ strengths. You will leave with a deeper understanding of the “why” behind your job satisfaction and your contributions. Take the Strengths Finder Assessment To gain the most from this webcast, complete the StrengthsFinder assessment prior to participating. Educators can purchase this assessment for $9.99 with a qualified educator email address. For more information visit: https://www.strengthsquest.com/192614/purchase.aspx
Evaluate the preparedness of your incoming online students in a more meaningful way. This webcast will teach you how to implement proven assessment strategies and improve upon the assessments that you already have in place. You will leave better prepared to answer questions such as: How can I best evaluate the writing, reading, and critical thinking skills of my incoming online students? Can I administer my assessments without creating barriers in the application process? Should I outsource my assessments or build my tools in-house? How do competency-based assessment and prior learning relate to intake assessment? Throughout the webcast, we will review several examples of assessments in various formats. You will get action-planning resources for you to take and begin to make adjustments to your current assessments or develop new ones that are specific to your campus.
Join us for a unique webcast that will showcase how Beloit College recently revitalized its video strategy by integrating videos that are clever, quirky, humorous, but most importantly, authentic to their institutional brand. You’ll hear about the challenges they faced trying to strike the balance between story and substance, while staying true to the student experience. Learn how Beloit College recreated their video marketing strategy through a mapping process that was connected to their institution’s five brand drivers. Gain ideas, tactics, and inspiration that can be adapted into your own video marketing strategy. Come see what your peers in the higher ed space are doing to leverage the power of video among prospective students.
Agenda Our expert instructors will walk you through their case study with a special focus on the following considerations: Impact on student success Key strategies for: Collecting input from a large number of stakeholders Design and operational considerations Establishing an appropriate governance structure Considerations for your campus
