Previous CET Presentations

Below is an archive of previous Center for the Enhancement of Teaching (CET) and Distance Education events. Click on the years below to view the recordings of workshops offered that year. You may be required to login with your KU email address and password to access some of the recordings.

  • 2021-2022 Sessions
    Fall 2021
    • App-licaple to In-Person: Using Technology Apps to Engage Students in the In-Person Classroom
      Dr. Tabetha Bernstein-Danis, Special Education Faculty
      Presentation Zoom Recording | Speaker Bio

    • Bringing Research into and Students out of the Classroom
      Dr. Khori Newlander, Anthropology/Sociology Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bio

    • I Hope You Don’t Call Yourself an Ally
      Dr. Diane Elliott, Counselor Education & Student Affairs Faculty
      Ms. Amanda Slichter, Residence Life
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bios

    • Meeting Student Needs, In and Beyond the Classroom
      Prof. Michael Covello, Art & Design Faculty
      Dr. Wendy Ryan, Biological Sciences Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bios

    • Name it, Claim It, Change it: Real Talk of Systemic Racism in Education Pedagogy
      Dr. Deborah Johnson,Elementary, Middle Level, Library & Technologies Education Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bio

    • Writing to Learn: Using Informal Writing Assignments In Any Classroom
      Dr. Amy Lynch-Biniek, English Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bio

    • Honors Capstone Information for Honors Capstone Advisors
      Dr. Jennifer Schlegel, Anthropology/Sociology Faculty & Honors Program Director
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bio

  • 2020-2021 Sessions
    Fall 2020
    Spring 2021
    • Tools and Practices to Enhance Delivery of Synchronous Online Content
      Dr. Daniel Spiegel, Computer Science & Information Technology Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bio

    • Benefits and Challenges of Using Open Educational Resources (OER)
      Dr. Andrew Mashintonio, Biological Sciences Faculty
      Dr. Bob Ryan, Psychology Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bios

    • Financial Education for FYS Courses
      Dr. Peg Speirs, Art Education Faculty
      Ms. Kelly Ann Ryan, PSECU
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bios

    • Undergraduate Research and Creativity at KU: Opportunities and Success Stories
      Dr. Lynn Kutch, Modern Languages Faculty
      Dr. Adrienne Oakley, Physical Sciences Faculty
      Dr. Tony Wong, Mathematics Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bios

    • Virtual Learning & Student Engagement: Tips for Incorporating Mentimeter
      Dr. Ashley Coombs, Counselor Education & Student Affairs Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bio

    • Communicating with Students via Microsoft Teams
      Dr. Albert Fu, Anthropology/Sociology Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bio

    • Teams or D2L/Zoom: One or the Other or Both?
      Dr. CJ Rhoads, Business Administration Faculty
      Mr. Doug Scott, Distance Education & Instructional Design
      Mr. Jared Green, Distance Education & Instructional Design
      Presentation Recording | View Speaker Bios

    • Strategies for Facilitating a Successful Learning Community
      Dr. Lisa Frye, Computer Science & Information Technology Faculty
      Dr. Yoon Mi Kim, Social Work Faculty
      Dr. Julie Palkendo, Physical Sciences Faculty
      Dr. Amy Pfeiler-Wunder, Art Education Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bios
  • 2019-2020 Sessions
    Fall 2019
    • General Education Assessment Overview
      Dr. Angela Cirucci, Communication Studies Faculty
      Presentation Recording

    • How the University Writing Center Can Help Our Student Writers
      Dr. Patricia Pytleski, English Faculty & Writing Center Director
      Presentation Recording

    • An Experiential Learning Model to Assess Intercultural Proficiency
      Dr. Christine Núñez, Modern Languages Faculty
      Presentation Recording

    • Scaffolding Semester Projects
      Dr. Michele Baranczyk, Psychology Faculty
      Presentation Recording

    • Teaching FYS: Connecting with Students and Meeting Objectives
      Dr. Juliana Svistova, Social Work Faculty
      Dr. Steve Stoeffler, Social Work Faculty
      Presentation Recording

    • Backwards Course Design and Stacked Courses
      Prof. Gwendolyn Yoppolo, Art & Design Faculty
      Presentation Recording

    • Large Lectures, Course Design, and Assessment
      Dr. Julie Palkendo, Physical Sciences Faculty
      Presentation Recording
    Spring 2020
    • Celebrating Undergraduate Research and Creativity at KU
      Dr. Lynn Kutch, Modern Languages Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bio

    • Ensuring the Integrity of Online Exams
      Dr. Juliana Svistova, Social Work Faculty
      Dr. Stephen Stoeffler, Social Work Faculty
      Dr. Yasoda Sharma, Social Work Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bios

    • Checking in: Online Teaching Show and Tell
      Dr. Mark Wolfmeyer, Secondary Education Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bio

    • Maintaining (Some) Normalcy of Face-to-face Classes in an Online Setting
      Dr. Brian Kronenthal, Mathematics Faculty
      Presentation Recording | Speaker Bio

    • Easiest and Quickest Way to Teach Online: the Power of Zoom
      Dr. CJ Rhoads, Business Administration Faculty
      Speaker Bio

    • Beyond the Classroom: Student Presentations Using Video and Research Commons
      Dr. Michele Baranczyk, Psychology Faculty
      Speaker Bio

    • Faculty-led Study Aboard: A Primer for the Curious
      Prof. Michael Covello, Art & Design Faculty
      Dr. Greg Hanson, Modern Languages Faculty
      Dr. Derek Mace, Psychology Faculty
      Speaker Bios

    • Tips for Creating D2L Quizzes in a Timely & Effective Manner
      Dr. Julie Palkendo, Physical Sciences Faculty
      Prof. Steven Tranotti, Computer Science & Information Technology Faculty
      Speaker Bios
  • 2018-2019 Sessions

    Fall 2018
    • Supporting and Connecting with Students
      Ms. Linda Lantaff, Director of Disability Services
      Ms. Susan Mangold, Assistant Dean of Students
      Presentation Recording

    • Working with First Generation Students
      Dr. Andrea Kirshman, Assoc Provost for Retention & Student Success
      Presentation Recording

    • Military Veteran Faculty Panel: Best Practices in Serving the Needs of our Military-Affiliated Students
      Panel Discussion
      Presentation Recordings

    • Connecting with Students Who Are Current or Former Members of the Foster Care System
      Mr. Joshua Lomas, KU Student
      Presentation Recording

    • Creating (and Grading) Writing Assignments for CMP
      Dr. Amy Lynch-Biniek, English Faculty
      Presentation Recording

    • Strategies for Assisting Students with Mental Health Impairments
      Ms. Linda Lantaff, Director of Disability Services
      Ms. Susan Mangold, Assistant Dean of Students
      Presentation Recording
    Spring 2019
    • The Open Science Framework: A Web-Based Platform for Research
      Dr. Robert Ryan, Psychology Faculty

    • Teaching and Learning in Honors
      Dr. Jennifer Schlegel, Anthropology/Sociology Faculty & Honors Program Director
      Presentation Recording

    • Incorporating Research and Inquiry-Based Learning at Kutztown, Part 1
      Dr. Lynn Kutch, Modern Languages Faculty
      Dr. Erin Kraal, Physical Sciences Faculty
      Presentation Recording

    • Incorporating Research and Inquiry-Based Learning at Kutztown, Part 2 
      Dr. Lynn Kutch, Modern Languages Faculty
      Dr. Erin Kraal, Physical Sciences Faculty
      Presentation Recording
  • 2017-2018 Sessions
    • Connecting with First Year Students
      Ms. Sharmon Bryant
      Presentation Recording

    • Inkshedding: Engaging Students as Readers
      Dr. Amanda Morris, English Faculty
      Presentation Recording

    • Utilizing Open Educational Resources in the Classroom
      Dr. Eric Landquist, Math Faculty
      Prof. Dan Stafford, Library Faculty
      Presentation Recording

    • Roundtable on Reading: Addressing the First Week Problem and Engaging Students,
      Panel Discussion
      Presentation Recording

    • Using Geospatial Technology In and Out of the Classroom
      Dr. Mario Cardozo, Geography Faculty
      Dr. Michael Davis, Geography Faculty
      Presentation Recording
  • 2016-2017 Sessions
    • Converting PowerPoints to Video Podcasts using Mediasite: Even an Amateur Can Do It
      Dr. Anita Meehan, English Faculty
      Presentation Recording

    • Flipped Learning: does it really work?
      Dr. Ronald Grapsy, Cinema, Television & Media Production Faculty
      Prof. Cara Cotellese, Cinema, Television & Media Production Faculty
      Presentation Recording

    • Applying the Creativity of a Musical Ensemble to Classroom Teaching
      Dr. Kevin Kjos, Music Faculty
      Presentation Recording

    • Real Time Virtual Classroom
      Dr. Dale Parson, Computer Science Faculty
      Presentation Recording

    • Teaching with Social Media
      Dr. Angela Cirucci, Communication Studies Faculty
      Dr. Keith Massie, Communication Studies Faculty
      Dr. Robert 'Moe' Folk, English Faculty
      Presentation Recording
  • 2022 CET Watch Party

    The former CET hosted a watch party for the AAAS-IUSE workshop "Inclusive STEM Environments Inside and Outside the Classroom" on Wednesday, March 30th.  Dr. Erin Kraal was our facilitator, leading discussions during and after the workshop, sharing ideas, and asking questions.

    Visit the 2022 CET Watch Party page.

  • 2019 Distance Education OER Symposium

    On April 19, 2019 the Office of Distance Education partnered with Rohrbach Library and the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching (CET) the to offer the 2019 Teaching and Learning Symposium: Open Educational Resources (OERs). The goal was to provide the Higher Education community with a variety of speakers on the topic of using and teaching with affordable or free learning resources. The event was attended by librarians, faculty, and administrators from public and private institutions across Pennsylvania.

    Presentations

    Keynote: John Shank | Penn State University-Berks
    OER: A Wide Open Future for Higher Education

    This presentation focuses on how the use of Open Educational Resources promotes increased student access, success, as well as faculty member's academic freedom. Participants will learn effective & efficient methods for both discovering and adopting OER as primary or supplemental resources to enhance their courses.

    Stephanie Pennucci, Greg Szczyrbak & Dr. Chris Stieha | Millersville University
    Open Education Week: An Opportunity to Collaborate Locally and Globally

    In 2018, librarians and faculty at Millersville University collaborated to deliver 7 online webinars during Open Education Week. Our faculty presented about various aspects of Open Education using online teleconferencing software. The sessions, promoted by Open Education Consortium were attended by educators from around the world. The experience working together has resulted in continued collaborations between the faculty and librarians involved including additional conference presentations and grant proposals. We'll share about our experience co-leading the group and the positive outcomes form the join efforts in promoting awareness about Open Education.

    Michele Mislevy | Albright College
    Road Trip: Navigating to the OER Superhighway

    There have been some bumps in merging onto the OER superhighway, but successes in the School of Professional Studies (SPS) project inspired faculty in the traditional program to explore and implement OER/ no-cost/ low cost text alternatives. This session will recount Albright College's tale, including detours, challenges and successes. The experiences resulted in benefits to SPS budget as well as potential savings achieved by traditional day students.

    Shanna Hollich | Wilson College
    Open Licensing and Creative Commons

    OER is only made possible through the use of open licensing, most commonly provided through Creative Commons licenses. How does Creative Commons affect copyright? How does open licensing work? This program will provide an overview of what Creative Commons is and how it works; how the Creative Commons licenses interact with existing copyright law; an in-depth look into how the licenses are designed and enforced and what the six different types of CC licenses mean; how to use and share CC licenses and CC-licensed works; and the role that CC licenses have in open textbooks, OER, and open pedagogy.

    Dr. Eric Landquist, Dan Stafford & Melody Diehl Detar | Kutztown University, Duquesne University
    Open Textbooks: Access, Affordability, and Academic Success

    The advantages of adopting open educational resources (OERs) are deeper than merely reducing the costs incurred by students. OERs increase the accessibility of higher education and have been shown to improve academic success rates. In this talk, we'll cover motivations for using OERs, how to find potentially suitable OERs for your courses, and explain additional Professional Development opportunities through the Open Textbook Network.

  • 2017 Distance Education Learning Technologies Open House

    The Office of Distance Education partnered with West Chester University to co-host the Learning Technologies Open House on October 27, 2017. Recordings of the presentations can be found below.

    Rachel Salerno, Scheri Zungia-Murphy | Kutztown University
    Transitioning from Traditional to Hybrid Courses

    Michael Davis | Kutztown University
    Tabletop Gaming, An Aspect of Geographic Learning

    Bonnie Young | West Chester University
    Using D2L ePortfolios for Student Reflection, Feedback, and Presentation

    Eric Landquist | Kutztown University
    Open Educational Resources in Mathematics

    Rui Li | West Chester University
    Tracking Faculty and Academic Administrators' Attitudes and Practices Related to Online Education

    Keith Massie, Moe Folk | Kutztown University
    Going Deep in Social Media: Honing Analytics and Questioning Content

    Shannon Mrkich | West Chester University
    Making Participation Meaningful

    John Walker | Kutztown University
    How I Moved Beyond "Chalk & Talk" Strategies Using Technology

    Angel Bestwick | Kutztown University
    Technology and Formative Assessment Extravaganza