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Volume 19 | December 20 - January 21
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Faculty Strengths Coaching for STEM |
Mónica Palomo, Professor of Civil Engineering, is CPP’s faculty coach for a project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). She participates in training, workshops, retreats, and culturally informed strengths coaching for new faculty as part of the Alliance for Graduate Education & the Professoriate (AGEP) California State University Underrepresented Minority STEM Faculty Alliance Model: A Culturally-Informed Strengths-Based Approach to Advance Early-Career Faculty Success grant is a collaboration between. CAFE collaborates with Cal Poly SLO, CSU Fresno, and CSU Dominguez Hills on this 5-year, $2.6 million project.
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Faculty Coachees include: Amy Dao, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Anthropology; Zakkoya Lewis-Trammell, Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion; Brian Ramirez, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department; and Helen Trejo, Assistant Professor, Department of Apparel Merchandising and Management. Victoria Bhavsar, Director of CAFE, is CPP's PI on the grant, with April Dawn, Lead, Senior Instructional Director, serving as Co-PI.
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Faculty Complete 2nd ACUE Cohort |
The Association of Colleges and University Educators (ACUE) program held its virtual graduation ceremony on Friday, November 20, 2020. Thirty Cal Poly Pomona faculty members learned an array of innovative, research-based teaching strategies to increase student engagement and achievement. Thank you to all who participated in our ACUE cohort and to our Faculty Facilitator, Pinar Tremblay!
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During the 2019-2020 academic school year, ten faculty from various CPP colleges agreed to pilot the digital Math software, EquatIO.
Dr. Zekeriya (Zeki) Aliyazicioglu, from the College of Engineering, provides a brief demonstration of how he uses EquatIO to offer equitable opportunities by developing accessible mathematical content.
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Recent Publication by Current and Former CAFE staff |
Congratulations to co-authors Jodye Selco, Richard Feldman, Tommy Gaston, and former CAFE colleagues Pauline Muljana and Bo Choi on their recent publication When Chemical Bonding is Perceived Simple and Interesting: The Design and Development of a Learning Object. The article was based on the teams' Making Molecules learning object.
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CAFE Presents at DET/CHE Conference! |
The CAFE team presented at this year's Directors of Educational Technology/California Higher Education (DET/CHE) conference.
Presentations included:
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Read past editions to check out CAFE news stories, technology and learning updates, featured Multimedia Learning Objects (MLOs), tips from the pros, and more!
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Online Workshops and Learning Opportunities |
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Making Equations Accessible |
Thursday, December 17, 9am-12pm, Online
Intro to EquatIO for Higher Ed 3hr training helps STEM instructors at all levels create mathematical equations, formulas, graphs and more on their computer. In this 3-hour session, participants will create accessible word documents successfully incorporating EquatIO equations and Desmos graphs into each.
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Multimedia Learning Objects (MLOs) |
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Activity and lab courses can be a challenge when taught remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Use CAFE's Multimedia Learning Object's Repository to add interactivity and enhance your courses. These learning objects have been developed in collaboration with faculty at Cal Poly Pomona.
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Active Learning Strategy Cards |
How do you engage your students in your course? The CAFE team has curated a set of learning strategies to keep your students engaged. Use these virtual learning cards to find research-proven effective strategies that will take your courses to a new level.
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Things CAFE Wants You to Know |
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LTD Winter Institute 2021 |
January 20 & 21, Virtual Format
This 2-day Learn Through Discovery Institute is for staff and for faculty (tenure line and lecturer) from any discipline who teach or may be interested in teaching a First Year Experience class. Learn about the FYE ecosystem, resources available, Signature Polytechnic Experiences (PolyX), and more. Stipends of $150 per day are available. Apply by January 6.
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Tip #1: Simplify your Course Design Process
Plan your course's organization on a Word document before you jump onto your Blackboard site or any other Learning Management Systems (LMS). Organize your content inside folders on your desktop following your determined structure. This will allow you to focus on your course structure rather than on the technology. You can then easily recreate that structure on your course site once ready.
Tip #2: Hot Drinks to Keep You Warm This Winter
What better way to cozy up at home during the holidays this year than to sip a warm drink by the fireplace. Follow these recipes approved by yours truly for some home made warmth!
- Flat White Coffee
- Hot Appe Cider
- Soothing Chai
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- London Fog (Earl Grey Latte)
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Hot Toddy (adult drink! )
Tip #3: Provide Your Students with Resources to Help them Succeed
Cal Poly Pomona provides an entire resource for students where they can get assistance with advising, academics, and tutoring. Let your students know about these important resources by providing a link in your syllabus to the Student Success Central website.
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What have you done to stay happy/calm/take care of yourself this year?
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Zoom meals with family/friends
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Tel: (909) 869 - 3099
Offices: CAFE staff are working remotely during Spring 2021
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