Hot Topics in Copyright for Research and Teaching, 12:00pm - 1:30pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2015
"Lawyerbrarian" Nancy Sims will provide a fast-paced and fun* overview of recent court cases and other legal activities with resonance for academics, researchers, and instructors. Learn about how changes in the
law may open new vistas in research and teaching - or create new limitations and restrictions for academic activities. Cases involving the Google Books project and the HathiTrust Digital Library have great implications for digital humanities scholars, or anyone
interested in innovative analysis of copyrightable content. Instructors will be interested to hear about textbook importation cases, instructional use of streaming video, and the latest in the Georgia State University case (in which academic publishers are
suing over course reserve use of book chapters.) Several of these cases also address copyright barriers to accessibility for users with disabilities. Throw in some Congressional hearings, regulatory updates, and trade negotiations, and there's something of
relevance for everyone!
Teaching Science Seminar- Inside Dartmouth’s First MOOC: Lessons for the Classroom, 12:00pm - 1:30pm, Thursday, May 14, 2015
Professor of Environmental Studies Andy Friedland and Instructional Designer Mike Goudzwaard will talk about their experiences organizing and teaching Dartmouth’s first EdX MOOC “Introduction to Environmental Science”.
In particular, they will discuss how data and resources from the MOOC can be used to enhance the classroom experience here at Dartmouth.
The Students of Our Future, 12:30pm - 2:00pm, Monday, May 18, 2015
As faculty members, instructional designers, and administrative staff, you interact with students on a daily basis. What qualities do you most value in them? What kinds of admissions materials can help measure
these often intangible traits--and how exactly? Admissions Office and CAFA (Council on Admissions and Financial Aid) are asking for your input to broaden and fine-tune Dartmouth's existing process. The workshop will focus on the reading and discussion of a
specific case study to start a sustained conversation.
The Art & Science of Student Home Stays: Examining the LSA & FSP Experience, 12:00pm - 1:30pm, Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Join Guarini Institute staff and faculty directors in an examination of the student home stay experience as viewed by students, faculty directors, home stay coordinators, and host families. Institute staff will
discuss recently collected survey data, share insights gleaned from the Institute's first-ever conference involving several Dartmouth home stay providers, and suggest ways the experience can be enhanced to bolster student learning, mutual respect, and understanding
about local hosts and their communities.
New Faculty Luncheon: Writing recommendation letters, 12:30pm - 1:30pm, Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Need some guidance about writing those recommendation letters students ask for? Come hear helpful tips from faculty and staff who read and write these letters routinely. Bring your questions, learn from your colleagues, and have lunch on DCAL!
Enjoy your weekend!
Elaine