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The Center for the Study of Global Change is very active in supporting professional development opportunities for faculty, administration, and students. The Center supports development workshops on a variety of issues ranging from distance learning technology, library resources, language pedagogy, and internationalizing the curriculum. These workshops build on the Global Center's expertise as well as its strengths of linking scholars and programs that are typically separated by discipline, regional specialization, and methodological tradition.
Upcoming Workshops
Fall 2009 International Learning Workshop
November 6, 2009 — 9:00am - 4:00pm Neil Marshall Black Culture Center (275 North Jordan Avenue)
This one-day workshop will provide focused discussions on aspects, implementation, and the logistics of internationalizing courses, curriculum, and campuses of Indiana University.
Recent Workshops
Language Pedagogy, Assessment & Technology Workshop
for LCTL Instructors
August 17-20, 2009 — Center for the Study of Global Change (201 N. Indiana) and CeLTIE (Ballantine 120), Indiana University Bloomington
This workshop is both a superb introduction to language instruction methodologies and pedagogical issues and a refresher and review of various teaching methodologies and resources for Less Commonly Taught Language instructors.
Facebook for International Programming
April 28, 2009 — 1:00pm - 2:30pm Center for the Study of Global Change (201 N. Indiana), Indiana University Bloomington (IUB)
Those of us working in area studies and international programming must adapt to the new and innovative technologies that are being developed and adopted rapidly. Facebook is one of those technologies, initially used for personal communications, but increasingly by organizations for marketing and for connecting among members or users. This workshop introduced interested IUB staff to the basics of Facebook, as well as best practices for professional use.
Videoconferencing in the Classroom: Connect Your Students to the World
April 10, 2009 — 8:30am - 12:00pm Center for the Study of Global Change (201 N. Indiana), Indiana University Bloomington (IUB)
As we internationalize the curriculum of our campuses, staff and faculty are increasingly reliant on innovative interactive technologies to promote international dialogue, diverse perspectives, civic engagement, and global competency. This workshop emphasized the role of interactive video technology in the IUB classroom, providing both pedagogical and technological training.
IU International Learning Workshop
March 5, 2009 – 9:00am - 3:00pm IUPUI Campus Center (420 University Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202)
The Office of the Vice President for International Affairs (OVPIA) sponsored a symposium on the promotion of international education across the undergraduate curriculum at Indiana University. The IU International Learning Workshop taught about recent trends in international learning, explored ways to internationalize individual courses and whole curricula, and developed campus, school, and departmental action plans.
Presentators included Caryn McTighe Musil, Senior Vice President at the Association of American Colleges and Universities, and Darla K. Deardorff, Executive Director of the Association of International Education Administrators, as well as sessions by Indiana University staff and faculty.
Language Pedagogy and Instructional Technologies Workshop for LCTL Instructors
August 18-20, 2008 – 9:00am - 4:00pm Center for the Study of Global Change (201 N. Indiana) and CeLTIE (Ballantine 120), Indiana University Bloomington
The Center for the Study of Global Change, India Studies, and Center for Language Technology and Instructional Enrichment (CeLTIE) sponsored a language pedagogy and instructional technologies workshop for Less Commonly Taught Language instructors on August 18-20. The first two days emphasized language pedagogies and the last day focused on instructional technologies. Dr. Kelly Sax, a specialist in foreign language pedagogy, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics lead the first two days of the workshop and CeLTIE coordinated the last day.
This free workshop was open to all interested individuals, though space was limited. It was a superb introduction to language instruction methodologies and pedagogical issues, or a refresher and review of various teaching methodologies and resources for language instructors.
Creating Multimedia Language Materials: A Professional Development Workshop for All Language Instructors
April 19, 2008 – 8:30am - 3:30pm SPEA 151, Indiana University Bloomington
In this one-day professional development workshop, language instructors were trained to develop Multimedia Listening and Reading Modules for the language of their choice. |
