Brainshare Sessions

An overview of Packback's discussion platform, Questions, and writing platform, Deep Dives. Recorded December 16, 2024.

Discover how to bridge academic learning and professional experiences by integrating Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle with internships. Explore strategies to engage students in meaningful internships at all levels of education and connect theory to hands-on experiences. We will also cover internship and experiential learning opportunities available to SJR State students, including Micro-internships, for-credit internships in Capstone Courses, and not-for-credit internships through the Viking ExperLearn Connection. Presented by Michelle Fox and Dr. Karen Balcanoff. Recorded November 20, 2024.

Recorded November 1, 2024.

Recorded October 4, 2024.

Recorded Sept. 11, 2024.

Librarians Brittnee Fisher, Kendall McCurley, and Victoria Slaughter discuss assignment-based library instruction sessions. These instruction sessions offer tailored support to enhance your students’ research skills. Librarians provide in-person or Live Online classroom visits, a comprehensive self-paced research tutorial in Canvas, and personalized one-on-one or small group appointments. This multifaceted approach ensures that students have the tools and guidance needed to be successful in your classes. Recorded during Faculty Prep Week 2024.

Learn about ways to transform your course with Dr. Misty Sutton and Maggie Loya, our new QEP Co-Directors. We will dive into the dynamic world of Experiential Learning (EL) and discover how it can invigorate your students' educational experience. Imagine your classroom not just as a space for theoretical knowledge but as a vibrant laboratory where learning leaps off the page and into the real world. Our session will cover how EL strategies can forge deep connections between academic content and practical application, empowering your students to see the tangible impact of their studies on their future careers and personal growth. We all have had teachers throughout our life who made a lasting impact with creative and unique ways to draw connections between coursework and "real life." Join us to learn how to craft an educational experience that impacts your students long after they leave your classroom. Recorded August 21, 2024.

Presented by Heather Jones and Stephen Tomasovitch during Faculty Prep Week 2024.

Presented by Katie Horin, SJR State's Packback Senior Curriculum Consultant - "Packback Deep Dives provides a powerful online platform for building and assessing student writing skills. In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore how to leverage Deep Dives to strengthen students' writing abilities while streamlining the grading process. We'll discuss how Deep Dives facilitates iterative writing through instant AI feedback on mechanics, depth, flow, research quality, and more. You'll learn best practices for implementing multi-draft Deep Dives and providing actionable comments focused on ideas and content. We'll also cover Deep Dives' grading assistant features, including AI-suggested scores and custom rubrics to assess writing assignments. Through interactive activities, you'll gain firsthand experience using Deep Dives from both student and instructor perspectives. We'll practice crafting compelling prompts, structuring iterative drafts, giving feedback, and reviewing analytics. You'll leave equipped to develop students' academic writing foundations while assessing their work more efficiently. Whether you want to boost writing skills or ease grading burdens, this workshop will demonstrate the transformative potential of Packback Deep Dives for writing development and assessment. Join us to bring out the best writer in every student!" Recorded August 21, 2024.

Presented by Katie Horin, SJR State's Packback Senior Curriculum Consultant - "Packback Questions is an online discussion platform that promotes critical thinking and meaningful dialogue. In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore the unique features of Packback and how they facilitate rich, thoughtful conversations. We'll discuss how Packback's question prompts are designed to be complex, open-ended, and spark curiosity. You'll learn best practices for crafting Packback prompts that thoughtfully engage students and encourage students to build new perspectives. We'll cover how Packback's feedback system allows you to provide and receive constructive comments to improve the quality of content. Through interactive activities, you'll gain firsthand experience participating in Packback's online discussion threads. We'll explore strategies for formulating insightful questions, integrating multiple viewpoints, and taking your discussion to the next level. You'll have the chance to practice crafting and improving discussion posts using Packback's collaborative features. As an educator interested in implementing Packback, this workshop will provide tangible skills for facilitating rich dialogue through open-ended questions. Join us to experience Packback's methodology for thoughtful online engagement." Recorded August 21, 2024.

MLA Handbook Plus isn't just an online version of the MLA Handbook! Video content that is organized into courses and sample lesson plans make this a great resource for instructors. And with our subscription, users can access web versions of the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy, 2nd Ed. and the MLA Guide to Undergraduate Research in Literature, 2nd Ed., too. Join librarian, Eric Biggs, for an overview of this resource and how both you and your students can access it quickly and easily! Recorded during Faculty Prep Week 2024.

Join Dr. Ros Humerick, Dr. Ellen Burns, and Anastacia Hohrath for a discussion about Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)! Recorded during Faculty Prep Week 2024.

Join Michelle Fox and Dr. Karen Balcanoff as they highlight internship and experiential learning resources availabe through SJR State's Career Services office. Recorded Faculty Prep Week 2024.

SJR State's Academic Support Coordinators introduce Brainfuse. Brainfuse is a suite of online tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs – whether it’s tackling a tough problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. The services provided include 24/7 live on demand access to expert academic tutors, self-studying tools to empower students, a writing lab, and provides a virtual space for students and instructors to collaborate on schoolwork together. On the instructor side, it provides Canvas integration so instructors may assign tutoring hours to students needing remediation. Recorded during Faculty Prep Week 2024.

Writing ASCs Michael Ramey and Kayla Cook introduce Packback's Writing Lab - an online writing assistance program that is free to all SJR State students. Recorded during Faculty Prep Week 2024.

AVP Michelle Sjorgren discusses how faculty and StratComm can work together to recruit, retain, and celebrate students. Recorded during Faculty Prep Week 2024.

Dr. Iana Harris presents an overview of SJR State's Student Support Ombuds office and how faculty can work with the campus Ombuds to meet students' needs. Recorded August 21, 2024.

Presented by Adam Brazzeal. Recorded August 21, 2024.

Librarian Andrew Macfarlane shares how SJR State employees can access Consumer Reports online for free! Recorded August 1, 2024.

Dr. Brittnee Fisher, Librarian at SJR State's Palatka Campus Library, provides an overview of the Boos & Authors database. Recorded on June 19, 2024.

Join us for an informative presentation by JAXUSA, focusing on the most sought-after soft skills in our regional job market and the resources available to create effective, career-driven Experiential Learning Activities. Learn about the top hard and soft skills from recent job postings. Discover educator resources from JAXUSA for ready-to-use activities and delve into the diverse content on the EarnUp YouTube channel, offering videos suitable for experiential learning activities. Don't miss this chance to enrich your teaching toolkit and empower your students with practical skills and knowledge.

Join the QEP Co-Directors for an engaging session where they’ll unveil the QEP Faculty Resource Hub – a central repository for faculty to access all essential links, documents, and resources related to our institution’s QEP. From insightful guides to practical toolkits, discover how your active involvement can play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience of our students, bridging the gap from core principles to meaningful careers. This collaborative effort is not just an invitation; it's an opportunity for each faculty member to contribute to the collective success of our students. Learn how you can get involved! Recorded January 10, 2024.

Before you publish a course or share a document with someone, do you make sure the material is accessible? Join Dr. Christina Will for a quick overview of accessibility considerations, the accessibility tools available through Canvas, and the support available to you through the department of Learning Culture and Resources. Recorded January 8, 2024

Recorded January 2024.

Recorded February 2024.

Librarian Joyce Smith discusses the PBS Video streaming resource. Recorded April 19, 2024.

Librarians Kendall McCurley and Victoria Slaughter present a quick overview. Recorded May 2, 2024.