Magna 20 Minute Mentor 2014 Catalog

How Can I Incorporatea Group Poster Sessioninto my Class?Presented by: Virginia Anderson,Ed.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Poster sessions allow students to research,create, and explain their poster for atransformative learning experience. Learnhow to prepare, assign, and grade a groupposter session in your class.

How Do I Create aClimate for Learning in My Classroom?Presented by: Maryellen Weimer,Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

We’ve all encountered “toxic” learningenvironments. Learn how to create arobust, positive learning environment, inwhich everyone understands andappreciates why they’re spending timetogether. Get an inspiring look at how youcan improve the learning climate in yourclassroom.

How Do I Stay CalmWhen Students PushMy Buttons?Presented by: Brian Van Brunt,Ed.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

College students’ behavior can be rude,arrogant, and insulting at times. Discoverhow to develop reasonable responses tostudents with rude behavior in thisprogram.

Should I EncourageExperiential LearningDuring Class? How?Presented by: Barbara Jacoby,Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Experiential learning is the intentionalcombination of experience and learningwith each enhancing the other. Learn howto incorporate experiential learning insidethe classroom and how to facilitate andassess it.

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ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS REGARDING…Classroom Management ..................................................3Grading & Feedback ........................................................4Student Engagement ........................................................620 Minute Mentor 4-packs ..............................................8Syllabus & Course Design ..............................................10Faculty Development ......................................................11Teaching With Technology..............................................12Monday Morning Mentors ..............................................1420 Minute Mentor Commons ..........................................15

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These programs cut to the point, answering a criticalquestion and offering strategies faculty can start using today.

How Can I Enhance theImpact of Feedback inOnline Classes? Presented by: Jean Mandernach,Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Research clearly establishes the value offeedback for enhancing student learning,yet providing efficient feedback ischallenging. This presentation willexamine the impact of incorporatingalternative approaches to student feedbackincluding feedforward, one-to-many, andmultimedia strategies. This program isalso available in the Supporting LearningOutcomes 4-pack (page 9).

How Can I Make MyExams More aboutLearning, Less aboutGrades?Presented by: Maryellen Weimer,Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Making exams better suit your learninggoals requires student participation atevery step of the process. Learn how youcan transform exams into enhancedopportunities for student learning withpractical solutions to the three coreproblems with exams today. This programis also available in the SupportingLearning Outcomes 4-pack (page 9).

How Can Rubrics Make Grading Easierand Faster? Presented by: Linda SuskiePrice: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Rubrics can take a good deal of time andeffort to create, but the payback when yougrade student work makes them more thanworthwhile. Learn strategies to use rubricsto help you finish your grading morequickly and painlessly. This program isalso available in the Grading Best Practices4-pack (page 8).


How Can I Use a Total Point System to Clarify Grading?Presented by: Mary C. Clement,Ed.D. Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

A total point grading system helpsstudents understand how grades aredetermined and what their grades arethroughout the semester. End gradingfrustration and learn how to implementthis system. This program is also availablein the Grading Best Practices 4-pack (page 8).

How Can I Use FrequentStudent Feedback toImprove My Courses?Presented by: Mary C. Clement,Ed.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

If you only ask for feedback at the end ofthe semester, it’s hard to improve learningfor current students. Learn the five keytimes during the semester to ask forstudent feedback and practical ways toobtain it. This program is also available inthe New Instructor Essentials 4-pack (page 9).

How Can I UseTechnology to CreateCustom AutomatedFeedback? Presented by: Jean Mandernach,Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Providing sufficiently detailed feedback inthe online classroom can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Thissession provides strategies to help youautomate repetitive feedback tasks. You’lllearn characteristics of effective feedbackbanks and an overview of technologies fororganizing, storing, and implementingfeedback. This program is also available inthe Grading Best Practices 4-pack (page 8).

What Is the Best Way to Grade Participation?Presented by: Maryellen Weimer,Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

You know how essential it is for studentsto be active participants in their education.But how do you grade them on it? Learnan overview of what not to do whengrading participation, activities worthdoing, how to do them, and how toevaluate your own process. This programis also available in the Grading BestPractices 4-pack (page 8).

GRADING &FEEDBACK

G R A D I N G & F E E D B A C K

How Can I Get Studentsto Take Responsibilityfor Their OwnLearning?Presented by: Christy Price, Ed.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Using findings from cognitive andeducational psychology research, you canencourage students to take charge of theirown learning. Learn multiple approachesto increase student responsibility andestablish a learning-centered environmentin your next course. This program is alsoavailable in the Supporting LearningOutcomes 4-pack (page 9).

How Can I HelpStudents DevelopCritical Thinking Skills?Presented by: Debi Moon, J.D. andRob Jenkins, M.A.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

The real joy in teaching comes not whenstudents master facts, but when they learnto analyze, assess, and make sense ofthem. Get a quick look at some practical,proven ways to develop your students’critical thinking skills.

How Can I UseDiscussion to Facilitate Learning?Presented by: Jay Howard, Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Focused, energizing classroom discussionsthat involve everyone are what highereducation instructors dream of. Thisprogram shows you how to structure andplan classroom discussions to maximizestudent engagement, studentparticipation, and learning. This programis also available in the SupportingLearning Outcomes 4-pack (page 9).


How Do I Get Studentsto Read TheirAssignments Before Class?Presented by: Maryellen Weimer,Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Many students come to class withouthaving done the reading. Get strategiesthat you can use to help students learn thevalue of reading. Learn constructive,specific ways to motivate your students tocome to class prepared.

Learner-CenteredTeaching—WhereShould I Start?Presented by: Maryellen Weimer,Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

With learner-centered teaching, studentstake more responsibility for their learning.Learn three strategies that demonstratelearner-centered approaches that benefitteachers and students. Discover how tohelp increase your students’ ability tolearn.

What Do Students Wantin Online Courses?Presented by: Jill SchiefelbeinPrice: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

This session shows you how to meet onlinestudents’ desires without sacrificing yourstandards. After watching, you willunderstand student perspectives on onlineeducation and how their feedback can helpyou create a better class experience.

How Can I EffectivelyTeach UnpreparedStudents?Presented by: Kenneth Alford, Ph.D.and Tyler Griffin, Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

This program takes a broad-spectrumapproach, addressing motivation,responsibility, and communicationpractices and provides tested techniques toaddress these key issues. Learn principlesand practices you can implementimmediately to provide learningopportunities for unprepared students andmotivate them to become engagedlearners.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

S T U D E N T E N G A G E M E N T

Presented by: Maryellen Weimer,Ph.D., Linda Suskie, Mary C. Clement, Ed.D., and Jean Mandernach, Ph.D.Price: $299 CD — Save $97 overpurchases all four programindividually

Condensing a semester’s work into asingle grade can be a daunting

task. Learn effective assessmentstrategies to set clear expectations,efficiently complete grading, reducestudent frustration, and automaterepetitive tasks.

The CDs in this 4-pack are:1. What Is the Best Way to Grade

Participation? (page 5)2. How Can Rubrics Make Grading

Easier and Faster? (page 4)3. How Can I Use a Total Point System

to Clarify Grading? (page 5)4. How Can I Use Technology to

Create Custom AutomatedFeedback? (page 5)

Presented by: Maryellen Weimer,Ph.D., Jean Mandernach, Ph.D.,Jay Howard, and Christy Price,Ed.D.Price: $299 CD — Save $97 overpurchases all four programindividually

Understand how to support theknowledge and skills determined

by your course’s learning outcomes.These programs will help you structureand plan classroom activates tomaximize student engagement, increasestudent participation, and ultimatelydeepen learning.

This package includes:1. How Can I Use Discussion to

Facilitate Learning? (page 6)2. How Can I Get Students to Take

Responsibility for Their OwnLearning? (page 6)

3. How Can I Enhance the Impact ofFeedback in Online Classes? (page 4)

4. How Can I Make My Exams Moreabout Learning, Less aboutGrades? (page 4)


Presented by: Ike Shibley, Ph.D.and Timothy Wilson, Ph.D.Price: $299 CD — Save $97 overpurchases all four programindividually

Blended learning is one of the mosttalked-about course design trends

in higher education today because it hasa documented capacity to improvestudent performance more than eitherface-to-face instruction or onlinetechnology can independently.

This four-CD set includes:1. What Is Blended Learning?

(page 13)2. In Blended Courses, What Should

Students Do Online? (page 12)3. Should I Use ADDIE as a Design

Map for My Blended Course? (page 13)

4. What Three Things Could I Do toImprove My Blended Course?(page 13)

Presented by: Linda Suskie, Mary C. Clement, Ed.D., and Jill SchiefelbeinPrice: $299 CD — Save $97 overpurchases all four programindividually

New instructors may be experts intheir field, but no one has taught

them how to effectively teach what theyknow. This 4-pack is designed to bringthem up to speed quickly so they canconfidently instruct students.

Programs include:1. What are Five Tips for Writing

Effective Learning Outcomes?(page 11)

2. How Can I Create MeaningfulAssignments for My Students?(page 10)

3. How Can I Use Frequent StudentFeedback to Improve My Courses?(page 5)

4. How Can I Get Started With theVirtual Classroom? (page 12)

Blended Learning 4-pack

Grading Best Practices 4-pack

New Instructor Essentials 4-pack

Supporting Learning Outcomes 4-pack

2 0 M I N U T E M E N T O R 4 - PA C K S 2 0 M I N U T E M E N T O R 4 - PA C K S

How Can I CreateEffective Mini-Lectures?Presented by: Christy Price, Ed.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Based on research in cognitive andeducational psychology, and integratingbest practices from business and teachingtheories, this session offers you theinsights you need to upgrade your teachingand the practical guidance to help you getstarted creating effective mini-lectures.

How Can I CreateMeaningfulAssignments for My Students? Presented by: Linda SuskiePrice: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Students are sometime confused byassignments and what they hand in isn’twhat you are looking for. Discover how tocraft assignments that will help yourstudents understand the material andaccomplish learning goals. This program isalso available in the New InstructorEssentials 4-pack (page 9).

How Do I Develop a High-ImpactCapstone Course?Presented by: Barbara Jacoby,Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Capstone courses are a cumulativelearning experience that requires seniorstudents to complete a project that helpsthem integrate and apply what they havelearned. Find out what a well-designedcourse looks like and how to develop yourown capstone course.


Is Your SyllabusSending the Wrong Message?Presented by: Maryellen Weimer,Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Your syllabus and classroom policies setthe tone for your class, but they may not becreating a welcoming learningenvironment. Learn tips designed to helpyou use classroom policies to supportstudent engagement and a smooth-running classroom.

What Are Five Tips forWriting EffectiveLearning Outcomes?Presented by: Linda SuskiePrice: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Learning outcomes can be like the threebears: Too broad, too picayune, or justright. Learn how to write "just right"learning outcomes that help you teach andgrade in a way that results in studentlearning. This program is also available inthe New Instructor Essentials 4-pack (page 9).

SYLLABUS & COURSE DESIGN

How Can I Be anEffective Mentor?Presented by: Kenneth Alford, Ph.Dand Tyler Griffin, Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Learn the essential principles to effectivelyadvise and coach junior faculty whilemeeting all your other responsibilities.This program will show you how to startyour mentoring relationship off on theright foot and carry it through to asuccessful conclusion.

How Do I Prepare aSoTL Article forPublication?Presented by: Milton D. Cox, Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

This program will guide you from topicselection to contacting editors. Learn tipsto help you publish a SoTL articleincluding how to design a new project,prepare a manuscript, and avoid thepitfalls that lead to rejection of articles.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

S Y L L A B U S & C O U R S E D E S I G N

How Can I Get StartedWith the VirtualClassroom?Presented by: Jill SchiefelbeinPrice: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199CD with Campus Access License

The virtual classroom is a way to fostersynchronous interaction between studentsand the instructor, and provide aclassroom-like feel for online students.This program offers checklists andsuggestions to help you get started. Thisprogram is also available in the NewInstructor Essentials 4-pack (page 9).

How Do I Convert a F2FCourse to a HybridCourse?Presented by: Jill SchiefelbeinPrice: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199CD with Campus Access License

Converting an existing course into ablended learning course presents multiplechallenges to the instructor. What currentcontent can I use? What needs to becreated? What technologies to use? Getexpert advice and the answers you need inthis program.

In Blended Courses,What Should StudentsDo Online?Presented by: Ike Shibley, Ph.D. andTimothy Wilson, Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199CD with Campus Access License

For instructors interested in exploringblended learning, deciding which courseelements to teach face-to-face and whichto address through online technology canbe a major stumbling block. Explore aframework for making those essentialeducational judgment calls in thisprogram. This program is also available inthe Blended Learning 4-pack (page 8).


Should I Use ADDIE as aDesign Map for MyBlended Course?Presented by: Ike Shibley, Ph.D. andTimothy Wilson, Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199CD with Campus Access License

ADDIE stands for Analysis, Design,Development, Implementation, andEvaluation. It is a theory-driven, reality-tested approach to blended course design.Discover how to use this helpful coursedesign format. This program is alsoavailable in the Blended Learning 4-pack(page 8).

What Is BlendedLearning?Presented by: Ike Shibley, Ph.D. andTimothy Wilson, Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199CD with Campus Access License

Blended learning, which combines face-to-face classroom instruction with supervisedonline activities, is one of the hottestcourse design models in higher educationtoday. Learn how to take advantage ofonline technology to better your students’learning experience and improve yourinstruction. This program is also availablein the Blended Learning 4-pack (page 8).

What Three ThingsCould I Do to ImproveMy Blended Course?Presented by: Ike Shibley, Ph.D. andTimothy Wilson, Ph.D.Price: $49 On-Demand | $99 CD | $199 CD with Campus Access License

Effective blended course design requiresfaculty to reconsider their role in learning. Understand how to rethink your approachto students, teaching, technology, and yourcolleagues. This program is also availablein the Blended Learning 4-pack (page 8).TEACHING &

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