Center for Teaching and Learning

Learning Community Archives 08-09

BGSU Firelands Learning 2.0
The Learning 2.0 community provides a venue to share and exchange ideas about the paradigm shifts in learning and communication. Today's technology offers an open learning environment that makes both content and its creation process transparent. This community will work to construct social learning opportunities for BGSU Firelands community members and apply active and problem-based learning strategies in their courses.

Facilitators:
Lisa Kid, Applied Science
Jacqeline Justice, Humanitites

Members:
Martin Anderson, Applied Science
John Clark, Career Services
Julie Didelot, Natural and Social Science
Linda Hamaide, Humanities
Tim Jurkovac, Natural and Social Science
Sue Ellen McComas, Interpersonal Communication
Christopher Mruk, Natural and Social Science
Ruth Steinbrunner, Humanities
Alyson Wilson, Natural and Social Science

 

Core Commitments Service-Learning
This learning community supports the creation of high quality courses using service-learning pedagogy addressing the development of personal and social responsibility and civic learning. Members will expand their understanding of service-learning pedagogy, dialogue with peers engaged in course re/design, and participate in an on-going support network during course delivery.

Facilitators:
Nacy Orel, Gerentology
Jane Rosser, Service Learning

Members:
Susan Carlton, General Studies Writing
Kristie Foell, German-Russian
Lynne Hewitt, Communication Disorders
Richard Hoffman, School of Teaching and Learning
Kurt Hofmeister, Technology Systems
Rona Klein, English
Jodi Lambdin Devine, Honors Program
Bob Lee, HMSLS
Canchu Lin, Interpersonal Communication
Lucy long, American Culture Studies
Donna Nelson-Beene, General Writing Studies
Nancy Patterson, School of Teaching and Learning
Kristan Tucker, School of Communication Studies
Ann Westrick, General Studies Writing

 

Exploring Life Science Course and Curriculum Models
Faculty teaching in the area of Life Sciences meet to explore Life Science course and curriculum examples from innovative efforts on other campuses. The goal is to identify the best examples of these models to consider how they might be adapted and implemented to promote science learning at BGSU.

Facilitator:
Karen Sirum, Bioloical Science

Members:
Sheryl Coombs, Biological Science
Dan Madigan, English
Lee Meserve, Biological Science
Helen Michaels, Biological Science
Paul Morris, Biological Science
Paul Passalacqua, Biological Science
Paul Patton, Biological Science
Daniel Pavuk, Biological Science

 

Library E-tools for Teaching, Learning, and Research
The members of the Library e-Tools Learning Community will have an opportunity to explore the newer, cutting-edge technologies available through University Libraries and OhioLINK. Knowledge and use of these e-tools will enhance faculty teaching and research as well as bolster student learning.

Facilitators:
Colleen Boff, University Libraries Linda Rich, University Libraries

Members:
Beatrice Guenther, Romance and Classical Studies
Christina Guenther, General Writing Studies
Molly Laflin, Family and Consumer Science
Cynthia Mahaffey, General Writing Studies
Eftychia Papanikooauo, Musicology/Composition/Theory
Ann Westrick, General Writing Studies

 

Natural Sciences Scientific Teaching and Reform
Natural Sciences and Mathematics faculty interested in scientific teaching meet  to explore "How do we know there is learning?". We approach this question as an experimental problem: what does the research indicate regarding learning, how can we apply this to our courses, and how do we know it is working?

Facilitator:
Karen Sirum, Biological Science

Members:
Neal Carothers, Math and Statistics
Alexander Diesl, Math and Statistics
Steve Langendofer, HMSLS
Eric Mandell, Physics
Christine Onasch, Environmental Programs
Shelia Roberts, Geology
Art Samel, Geography
Gary Silverman, Environmental Health

 

New Faculty
New Faculty provides a supportive environment within the larger university community to develop pedagogical strategies and negotiate the balance between the multiple functions of faculty life including taking risks in the classroom, assessing student learning and motivation, engaging in reflective practice and the integration of technology tools to enhance student learning and teaching methodologies.

Facilitators:
Bonnie Fink, Center for Teaching and Learning
Cindy Price, SPAR
Carrie Rathsack, Center for Teaching and Learning
Connie Ruhl-Smith, Office of the Provost

Members:
Pascal Bizarro, Accounting
Stephen Charter, University Libraries
Enefiok David Ekpe, Firelands-Natural Science
Solungga Fang-Tzu Liu, Music Performance Studies
Megan Fergusson, Music Performance Studies
Amy Fyn, University Libraries
Michelle Haff Brodke, Firelands-Applied Science
Brett Holden, Theatre and Film
Matthew Kutz, HMSLS
Seth Oyer, Journalism
Thomas Rosenkranz, Music Performance Studies
Scott Sanborn, Firelands-Romance Language
Carolyn Tompsett, Psychology
Michael Weber, Philosophy

 

Pedagogy and Scholarship in Second Life
The Pedagogy and Scholarship in Second Life Learning Community is comprised of a diverse group of BGSU faculty and focuses on pedagogy and scholarship using the Second Life virtual world as a platform.

Facilitators:
Anthony Fontana, School of Art
Bonnie Mitchell, School of Art

Members:
Richard Anderson, Psychology
Dena Eber, School of Art
Radhika Gajjala, Interpersonal Communication
Audra Magermans, VCTE
Linda Mandlebaum, School of Intervention Services
Montana Miler, Popular Culture
Hassan Rajaei, Computer Science
Barbara Toth, Academic Enhancement

 

Publication
Publication collectively tackles the pressure to publish and present faculty research. Each meeting is dedicated to helping members achieve their stated scholarly goals for the year by focusing intensively on writing and publishing, especially in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Pedagogy.

Facilitator:
Allison Terry, School of Art

Members:
Candace Archer, Political Science
Amilcar Challu, History
Kate Collins, Theatre and Film
Daniel Fasko, Leadership and Policy Studies
Sandra Faulkner, Interpersonal Communication
Stefan Fritsch, Political Science
Sherona Garrett-Ruffin, Chapman Community
Melissa Miler, Political Science
Amy Morgan, Kinesiology
Scott Mgelssen, Theatre and Film
Amy Robinson, Romance and Classical Studies

 

Science of STEM Teaching and Learning
Faculty, graduate students, and others with a common interest in the science of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) teaching and learning will critique and discuss research articles, participate in action research, and design, conduct, and present collaborative research projects related to current COSMOS goals and activities.
Facilitator:
Jodi Haney, School of Teaching and Learning

Members:
Cynthia Bertelsen, School of Teaching and Learning
Jacob Burgoon, School of Teaching and Learning
Mohammed Barabie, School of Teaching and Learning
Emilio Duran, School of Teaching and Learning
Dale Klopfer, Psychology
John Laird, Physics and Astronomy
Lan Li, School of Teaching and Learning
Bob Midden, COSMOS
Barbara Moses, Math & Statistics
Julie Nurnberger-Haag, COSMOS
Richard Oldrieve, School of Teaching and Learning
Matthew Partin, Biological Science
Amy Scheuerman, School of Intervention Services
Karen Sirum, Biological Science
Eileen Underwood, Biological Science
Rick Worch, School of Teaching and Learning