Monday, September 22, 2008 4:00 - 5:30 Feinstein 304 Conversation with the Teacher of the Year The CTE kicks off the academic year with this annual event. In his talk, Creating an Active Environment for Learning,  Professor Bob Hackey, recipient of the 2007-2008 Joseph R. Accinno Teaching Award, will discuss his experiences as a college teacher. In Dr. Hackey's own words, “Our conversation will explore fresh and familiar approaches to foster collaborative learning in our classrooms. We will discuss how to employ interactive assignments, lively in-class activities, and new technologies to enhance student learning and participation.”

Tuesday, October 7, 2007  4:00 - 5:30
Feinstein 304  Welcome Reception for New Faculty   Nearly 40 new faculty members have joined more than 25 different departments this fall. Join the CTE in welcoming them to the Providence College community.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 4:00 - 5:30
Feinstein 304 Copyright Discussion  Presented by members of the Copyright Committee: Gail Dyer, Bernie Colo, Russ Bailey, Chuck Haberle, Dave Zalewski, Deborah Johnson, Siobhán Ross This will be an interactive discussion regarding copyright policy, including role-playing cases that will highlight the proper ways to utilize a variety of copyright-protected materials for college-level teaching.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 4:00 - 5:30
Feinstein 304 Clicking our Way to Class Discussion   Presented by: Mark DeFanti, Michael Hayes, Peg Ruggieri and Siobhán Ross You may have heard about “clickers”: hand-held devices that students use to register their response anonymously and can then be collated and shared on a screen for everyone in the class to see. Faculty are using clickers in a variety of ways to spark engagement in the classroom. Come hear from you colleagues the good and bad to using clickers.