Monday, August 18, 2008 -- TC 412
Instructional Support for New Teachers
The following sessions are designed for those who are relatively new to college teaching, covering some of the basics of college-level instruction to get new teachers ready for the semester.

9:00 – 9:50 a.m.

Designing an Effective Course and Syllabus

10:00 – 10:50 a.m.  

Making Lectures Engaging and Interactive

11:00 – 11:50 a.m.

Assessing Student Learning

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 -- TC 412
Instructional Technology Day
These events are intended to provide new faculty members with introductions to the major instructional technologies available at Ball State University.  More advanced workshops will be available throughout the academic year.

9:00 – 9:50 a.m.  

Introduction to Blackboard at BSU

10:00 – 10:50 a.m.   

BSU E-mail / Online Storage and Website Utilities 

11:00 – 11:50 a.m.  

Computer-Based Testing / Online Gradebook

1:00 – 1:50 p.m.

E-Classroom Teaching Consoles for Large Classrooms /
Mediasite Presentation Recording

2:00 – 2:50 p.m. 

Introduction to Blackboard at BSU

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 -- TC 402
OTLA Open House and Teaching Consultations
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Various BSU staff members and faculty volunteers will be available throughout the day for drop-in consultations regarding any aspect of teaching.   Stop by for feedback on your syllabus, hands-on help with Blackboard, or just to talk to us about teaching at BSU.