Welcome to Creative Connection!
CTLEE's Resource for Professional Development and Learning Opportunities at Paradise Valley Community College
IN THIS ISSUE DEC 2023
PVCC Spring 2024 Learning Week
TED Talks: How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media
End of Semester Reminders:
Before You Enter Grades in SIS
ScreenPal Tutorials
Bingo Card Generator
Adjunct Faculty
TOAST EDU: Ep24 - Podcast Episodes: How Long Should a Podcast Episode Be?
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
It's Time!
Spring 2024 Learning Week is Coming!
Learning Week Highlights
PV Watch Party for the MCLI Maricopa Day of Learning
PV All Employee Convocation
Assessment and HLC Updates
Welcome Session for New Employees
And a whole day of interesting learning sessions for faculty and staff
Adjunct Faculty Learning Day
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IN EVERY ISSUE
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This course is a resource of important Canvas information and how-tos, and also is a great resource for those already using Canvas.
This course begins with an overview of online teaching and learning, then addresses many important topics for successfully teaching online, such as the Quality Matters rubric, learning objectives and alignment with learning activities, instructing your online course, best practices in online teaching, assessment, and accessibility.
MCCCD offers an abundant amount of professional development opportunities to enhance your work life. We have gathered here many resources from our district and beyond and put them in one central location for your convenience.
NEW MEDIA LAB EXPERIENCE
The New Media Lab in E142 is a place where we (CTLEE) will offer free sessions and support to faculty, staff, and students on media-related topics. Media Lab schedule will be
Tuesdays through Thursdays from 12:00 - 2:00 in E 142 from September 6th to December 1st. The lab will be closed the week of Thanksgiving.
HIGHER ED ARTICLES
How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media
Luis von Ahn | TED2023 • April 2023
When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok? He explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to learn — all while spreading access to education across the world.
END OF SEMESTER
SPECIAL EVENTS
It's Time to Register for
Spring 2024 Learning Week
January 8 - 12, 2024
MONDAY • Jan 8th
• District Day of Learning at PC AND
• PV's Live-Streamed Watch Party of the Event
• New Employee Welcome Session
TUESDAY • Jan 9th
• A full day starting with Breakfast!
• PV All-Employee Convocation
• Assessment and HLC Updates
• PVCC is a Veterans Supportive Campus!
TUESDAY • Jan 9th
• A full day starting with Breakfast!
• PV All-Employee Convocation
• Assessment and HLC Updates
• Open Tech Talk
FRIDAY • Jan 12th
• Adjunct Faculty Day of Learning - Breakfast, Learning, & Updates
TECH NOTES
ADJUNCT FACULTY
ScreenPal
Previously known as Screen-Cast-O-Matic, is a screen-casting and video editing tool that can be launched directly from a browser. It is a fast, free, and easy-to-use screen recording tool used by millions worldwide. Capture any area of your screen and capture as many videos as you want, up to 15 minutes long.
Click the links below to view tutorials
ScreenPal Screen Recorder Tutorial
Record Your Screen and Webcam Tutorial
Need Training?
Click the survey button above and let us know what you would like to see offered at PVCC.
Bingo Card Generator
Want to play Bingo with your students? Use this free bingo card generator site.
First, click HERE to visit the site, then select which bingo card you would like to use. Follow the instructions and get 30 free generated bingo cards using a virtual link.
They can answer questions for a fun review or use it as a fun icebreaker.
SAVE THE DATE!
January 12, 2024
Adjunct Faculty Day of Learning
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TOAST EDU
Podcast Episodes - How Long Should a Podcast Episode Be?
Is a longer podcast episode better? How long should a podcast episode be? This is a nagging question that keeps a lot of podcasters, creators and online instructors up at night when worrying about the length of their content.
This could be in the form of a podcast as this episode will primarily touch on, but this can be applied to all aspects of digital media and instructional materials.Join us today, as we briefly touch on some trends and standards when it comes to podcasting or audio content that is used in online delivery. We’ll talk about targeting your audience and understanding that longer podcasts or videos doesn’t mean higher quality of instruction.
Digital content such as podcasting is not a race, it's unique to your own audience. There are benefits to shorter episodes and hopefully after this episode you'll have a better understanding and confidence to create your own podcast or video content.
Have an Idea? Are you Interested in Showcasing a Project or Program?
Consider doing a PUMA Playback video or share your instructional project with the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Employee Engagement. You can fill out our new Feature Story Submission Form or contact us to learn more about how we can collaborate with you to make this a seamless and fun process.
Click the images to view and hear past episodes!
