NLU's JumpStart Orientation
We realize that a single orientation session is not enough to support new faculty members. So, we've created a series of orientation sessions, collectively called the JumpStart Orientation, scheduled throughout the term. These sessions will help you get acquainted with your fellow faculty members and NLU’s systems, while also serving as touch-points for you to get your questions answered. Below is an outline of each session to help you get an idea of what each session will cover. Please keep in mind that these sessions may change based on the evolving needs of faculty. We’re happy you’re here and we look forward to seeing you during the JumpStart Orientation!
Pre-term JumpStart
You may have heard these acronyms already: LITS and the CTLE. These stand for the Learning and Information Technology Services and The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence respectively.
During this Week 0 (the week before term start), we'll meet the following objectives:
Objective 1: Introduce Faculty to the CTLE site and review important subsections
- Preparing to teach your course/ teaching your course
- Learning Support
- ADA Accommodations
- Tech, D2L, and EAB
- Email, Employee Self Service
Objective 2: Introduction to LITS services
- Drop-in advising
- Laptop/D2L help for students and instructors
- Tech in the classroom (TVs, computers, Zoom, document scanners, copy machines)
Time will be reserved for questions and walk-throughs of key systems, as needed.
Please register for JumpStart Orientation Pre-term Session on April 3rd, 4:00 - 5:00pm (CST)
Please register for JumpStart Orientation Pre-term Session on April 4th, Noon - 1:00 (CST)
Midterm Drop-in Q&A
Midterm is a natural time to check-in with students. Has what you've been doing been working? What evidence supports your answer to that question? Questions like these, in addition to instructional strategies, technology tools, and NLU systems and processes can all be covered during this session.
Sample Question topics:
Meta-cognitive strategies to bring to mid-term check-ins.
- Where are they at with the course?
- Where are you at with them?
- Where do you/they need support?
Active classroom strategies
- Data-driven instruction will help you adjust your curriculum based on student needs. Sources of data: D2L, classroom polls (socrative), EAB, PowerBI
- Making learning active:
- Kahoot
- Socrative
- Station Rotation
We can also discuss any gaps in support. Do you feel you have everything you need regarding LITS/Tech, department meetings, on-campus activities?
Please join the Midterm JumpStart Drop-in Q&A session for 6-week courses on Wednesday, January 31st from Noon - 1:00 pm (CST)
Please join the Midterm JumpStart Drop-in Q&A session for 10-week courses on Tuesday, February 14th from Noon - 1:00 pm (CST)
JumpStart Orientation Final Session: Term Wrap-up
Let's chat about wrapping-up the term. There are a few procedures that must be completed and some recommended steps to get you the feedback you need to improve your pedagogy.
Objective 1: End of term wrap-up
- Feedback for you
- IDEA surveys and their importance to all stakeholders in the institution
- Posting an announcement with your IDEA link
- Feedback for students
- Framing of grades as a snapshot of continuous improvement
- Helping students communicate their accomplishments in the course
- Entering grades in Banner
- Timelines
- What are “I Grades” and when should I use them?
- Reflecting on the process and your practice
Faculty teaching 5- and 6-week terms, please register for the final JumpStart Orientation Session for Fall Term on Wednesday February 21st from Noon - 1:00pm (CST)
Faculty teaching 10-week or longer terms, register for the final JumpStart Orientation Session for Fall Term on Wednesday, March 20th from Noon - 1:00pm (CST)
