Teaching Seminar

Fall 2020

All talks are from 12:00 -12:50 p.m. on Google Meet, unless otherwise specified.

• Dec

  03
• Data Wrangling and Visualization

  Nelson Uhan

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  Methods of data cleaning and visualization from a new umbrella course taught by the presenter this semester.

• Nov

  17
• Poll Everywhere

  Sommer Gentry

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  The speaker will discuss use of the Poll Everywhere program in teaching.

• Nov

  10
• Writing WebAssign Questions

  Kate Thompson

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  • How to create an assignment from scratch. • How to create a problem from scratch. • How to create multiple choice, select all that apply, upload work, etc. • How to create problems with randomized numbers. • How to share questions/assignments with others. • How to make an assignment timed, or "conditional".

• Nov

  03
• Assessment Focus Group – Multivariable Calculus with Review SM122X and Multivariable Calculus with Infinite Series SM221X

  Group Discussion

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  The purpose of this focus group is to discuss the content and purpose of SM122X-SM221X and identify any issues the assessment committee should pay particular attention to in this year’s assessment.

• Oct

  27
• Assessment Focus Group – Discrete Math and Probability SM242

  Group Discussion

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  The purpose of this focus group is to discuss the content and purpose of SM242 and identify any issues the assessment committee should pay particular attention to in this year’s assessment.

• Oct

  22
• Writing Across the Curriculum – a joint English-Math Department Discussion

  Group Discussion

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  In this special interdepartmental seminar, we will discuss topics related to mathematics and writing with colleagues in the English Department.

• Oct

  13
• Assessment Focus Group – Matrix Theory SM261

  Group Discussion

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  The purpose of this focus group is to discuss the content and purpose of SM261 and identify any issues the assessment committee should pay particular attention to in this year’s assessment. Instructors of follow-on courses that use matrix theory are especially encouraged to attend.

• Oct

  06
• Assessment Focus Group – Probability with Naval Applications SM230

  Group Discussion

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  The purpose of this focus group is to discuss the content and purpose of SM230 and identify any issues the assessment committee should pay particular attention to in this year’s assessment.

• Sep

  29
• Favorite Books, Blogs, Articles, and Podcasts related to Teaching and Research

  Group Discussion

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  What are your favorite inspirational books, blogs, articles, and podcasts related to teaching and research? Many mathematicians would point to the writings of Francis Su on the inherent worth of all human beings, particularly The Lesson of Grace in Teaching. Please add your own favorites and join us to discuss them.

• Sep

  22
• Academic Advising

  Dan Bates, Matt Hawks, Dave Ruth, Nelson Uhan

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  This session on academic advising will be especially useful for new instructors. Our senior academic advisors will help us prepare for preregistration, which begins October 13.

• Sep

  08
• Geeky Pedagogy, by Jessamyn Neuhaus

  Caroline Melles

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  A discussion of Jessamyn Neuhaus's book Geeky Pedagogy: A Guide for Intellectuals, Introverts, and Nerds Who Want to Be Effective Teachers.

• Sep

  01
• Empowering Every Voice: Using Flipgrid for a Video Discussion Experience

  Andrew Forisha

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  How to use flipgrid for students to create videos for class.

• Aug

  27
• First week experiences discussion

  Group Discussion

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  This will be an informal discussion of our experiences during our first week of hybrid classes and an opportunity to share solutions for any problems that occurred.

• Aug

  18
• Using Google Forms

  Anna Svirsko

  Time: 12:00 PM

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  The presenter will provide a short tutorial on how to use Google Forms efficiently. Topics include formatting equations, setting up automated grading, and how to complete partial grading easily.