Fall 2015 Sessions
Learn About OTC
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Offered by OTC Online
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Student Showcases Page 3
Offered by CWD
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General Sessions
Community Enrichment
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Mandatory Sessions
Attendance will be taken!
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Classroom/Teaching Pages 6-7
LEARNABOUTOTC
First Friday Fun Days - Come join us and learn a little about OTC while we have fun! Each session will have fabulous
prizes.
Friday, September 4
10-11 a.m.
Starting/Ending Point-ICW 108C
Learn about the different areas/departments of OTC as you participate in a Scavenger Hunt of the
Springfield Campus.
Friday, October 2
2-3 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICW 108C
OTC Trivia. Get a team of 4 together and play along. If you are at a location other than Springfield, contact
profdev@otc.edu and we’ll “broadcast” to you so you can participate. Please contact profdev@otc.edu to register
your team.
Friday, November 6
2-3 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICE 350
OTC’s first Spelling Bee! Know college-wide acronyms and words that are important to the college. If you are at a
location other than Springfield, contact profdev@otc.edu and we’ll “broadcast” to you so you can participate.
Friday, December 4
10-11 a.m.
Springfield Campus-ICW 108C
The end of the semester is nearing, the holidays are coming and that sometimes means stress. It’s time for OTC
Cupcake Wars. The decoration theme will be drawn out of a hat that day. Decorated cupcakes will be judged by an
esteemed panel. The best part? This session is right before lunch, so eat dessert first! Please email
profdev@otc.edu if you plan to participate so there will be enough cupcakes!
3 (Library) Things + Chocolate
Enjoy a bite of chocolate as you learn 1)how they can help students with their research; 2) how they can help faculty and
staff; and 3) library “not-so-guild” secrets. Facilitators: The Hamra Library Staff
Thursday, September 24
Wednesday, October 14
Tuesday, November 3
2-3 p.m.
10-11 a.m.
1-2 p.m.
Springfield Campus – IC 100E (in the library)
Springfield Campus – IC 100E (in the library)
Springfield Campus – IC 100E (in the library)
What Can OTC’s Communications and Marketing Department Do For You?
Why You Need Media Relations
How can the communications and marketing department help you publicize your events, earn media coverage, get photos
and videos of important happenings and support the overall branding goals of the college? You’ll learn how to get your
events on the calendar, make a creative services request and how media relations helps establish third-party validation
for the college. Also: OTC employees play a large role in media relations by serving as subject-matter experts. What’s a
subject-matter expert? Attend the session to find out. Facilitators: Staff from the Communications and Marketing Department. For more information, please contact Sarah Bargo at bargos@otc.edu.
Tuesday, October 13
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICE 122
Social Media Style Guide Training/OTC Editorial Style Guide Training
What makes good social media content? Should I create an account for my program or initiative? How can I organize and
track my social media efforts? OTC’s Social Media Style Guide offers tips on how to create compelling and entertaining
social media content that maintains a mission focus. Should we capitalize “the college” when referring to OTC? What are
the official names of our campuses and centers? When do I capitalize my title? How should I write dates, times and numbers? OTC’s Editorial Style Guide was written to help us establish a clear, consistent voice in college publications. Join us
as we breakdown the components of the style guide in an effort to establish a uniform style of writing that reflects OTC’s
standards of excellence. Facilitators: Staff from the Communications and Marketing Department. For more information,
please contact Sarah Bargo at bargos@otc.edu.
Tuesday, October 13
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2:30-3:30 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICE 122
LEARNABOUTOTC/STUDENT
SHOWCASES
Maintenance Work Orders 101
Is there a coffee spill on the floor? Is your paper towel dispenser empty? Do you need to rearrange furniture or paint
the walls? The maintenance department has an online form that will get your request on their radar. Come learn what
should be included in a request AND in which category your request should be. Members of the maintenance department will also explain what is considered an “Emergency.” Facilitators: Rick Taylor, Raymond Wade and Lesley CashMoore. To reserve a seat, or if you are at a location other than Springfield and would like it “broadcast” to you, please
contact profdev@otc.edu.
Thursday, November 12
10-10:50 a.m.
Spingfield Campus-ICW 219P (Brooks)
Come see the amazing things our students are doing in the classroom!
Visit the Early Childhood Education Center and take a tour of the preschool classrooms upstairs, as well as the Early
Childhood Development classrooms and community room downstairs. See what our littlest students are learning in
their classrooms. You’ll also be able to see our college students as they interact with our preschoolers. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Marilyn Madden at maddenma@otc.edu
Wednesday, October 7
10-11:30 a.m.
Early Childhood Education Center
The Respiratory Therapy program will discuss their program and present past and current research that was completed
by students.
Monday, October 19
Wednesday, October 21
11 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
11 a.m.—Noon
Springfield Campus-Jared Family Atrium
Springfield Campus-LCN 211
The Dental Assisting and second year Dental Hygiene students present table clinics which are informal, but professional, presentations using oral communication and visual media to inform, clarify and/or review dental/medical material on a
timely topic. All faculty and staff are invited to attend this very informative come-and-go session.
Monday, November 30
2-4 p.m.
Springfield Campus-Jared Family Atrium
The Fine Arts department participates in First Friday Art Walk. December features the student and faculty showcase.
Choir and theater students will also participate.
Friday, September 4
Friday, October 2
Friday, November 6
Friday, December 4
6-9 p.m.
6-9 p.m.
6-9 p.m.
6–9 p.m.
Gillioz-Third Floor
Gillioz-Third Floor
Gillioz-Third Floor
Gillioz-Third Floor
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GENERALSESSIONS
Responding to Students Who are Chemically Impaired
Individuals who come to campus chemically impaired pose significant risks to themselves, to others and to the College as
a whole. This session will address how to respond when a student or others on campus seem to be under the influence
of alcohol or drugs, whether prescribed or not. Ample time will be allotted for discussion, questions and answers. Facilitator: Scott Leven
Monday, September 14
Friday, September 18
1-2 p.m.
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Springfield Campus-ICW 108C
Springfield Campus-ICW 108C
HLC 101
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is the regional agency that accredits Ozarks Technical Community College. In
six short years, we will have a site visit, and YOU will be a part of that process. If you weren’t part of the process in 2011,
please attend one of these informational sessions for a general overview of the process and your role in it. Facilitator: Dr.
Vivian Elder. If you are at a location other than Springfield, contact profdev@otc.edu and we’ll “broadcast” to you so you
can participate.
Tuesday, September 15
Friday, September 18
10:30-11:30 a.m.
1-2 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICW 108BC
Springfield Campus-ICW 108BC
Bystander Intervention Training (Green Dot)
These sessions are part of our requirement to meet federally mandated Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) guidelines. By providing bystander intervention training to our faculty, staff and students, we contribute to a larger community initiative headed by the Community Partnership of the Ozarks in partnership with Drury, MSU, Evangel and OTC. This
effort is facilitated through the Green Dot Etcetera organization (simply referred to as Green Dot). Come and find out
what Green Dot is all about and how you can become part of the national movement to prevent sexual violence. Facilitator: Dr. Loren Lundstrom. To reserve a seat in the session, please email profdev@otc.edu. If you are at a location other
than Springfield, contact profdev@otc.edu and we’ll “broadcast” to you so you can participate.
Tuesday, September 15
Wednesday, October 7
Friday, November 13
Wednesday, December 2
1-2:30 p.m.
9-10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.-Noon
2-3:30 p.m.
Springfield Campus – ICW 108C
Springfield Campus – ICW 108C
Springfield Campus – ICW 108C
Springfield Campus – ICW 108C
Resource Fair
Has a student asked you for information about local food banks? Do you know a student who needs warm housing before winter comes? The college is hosting its first “Resource Fair” to benefit our students and community in need. Several area agencies will be in attendance to give information and to help people sign up for their services. Volunteer help is
needed that day. Please contact Vicki Macdonald (macdonav@otc.edu) for more information or if you’d like to volunteer.
Wednesday, September 16
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICW 115
Outlook Calendar Training
Come learn the features of Outlook Calendar. You’ll discover shortcuts that are helpful as your add your schedule to
your calendar. There are also features that make scheduling meetings easier. Facilitator: Jennifer Marshall-Hoggatt
Tuesday, September 22
Thursday, September 24
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10-11 a.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Springfield Campus-NKM 107
Springfield Campus–NKM 104
GENERALSESSIONS
Persons of Interest
Unlike the popular television show, Persons of Interest, we do not have a machine that can analyze billions of seemingly
unrelated bits of information to predict impending acts of violence. This presentation will explain the difficulty in identifying and appropriately managing potential perpetrators of mass violence incidents. We will also review some of the key
indicators that threat assessment professionals consider. Finally, we will emphasize the importance of reporting concerning behaviors to a central location, such as the OTC Behavioral Intervention Team, in order to maximize our chances to identify and properly manage potential threats. Facilitator: Dr. David Mrad
Wednesday, September 30
Thursday, October 1
4-5 p.m.
10-11 a.m.
Springfield Campus-LCN 211
Springfield Campus-LCN 211
SPOL Trainings
Did you know that a 200+ page report of objectives and initiatives was produced from the 2015-2016 plans? It is time to
review your department’s 2015-2016 plan and begin thinking about what you’d like to accomplish in 2016-2017. Don’t
forget: The due date for 2016-2017 plans is March 15. To reserve a seat in one of the sessions, please email profdev@otc.edu with the session date and time.
If you need help with your plan and cannot attend one of these sessions, please contact research@otc.edu or
assessment@otc.edu.
New Users – are you are new supervisor? We’ll walk you through SPOL and its capabilities
Friday, November 13
3-4 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICE 350
Friday, November 20
9-10 a.m.
Springfield Campus-ICE 350
Planning – the focus for 2016-2017 are good, measurable objectives.
Friday, November 13
9-10 a.m.
Springfield Campus-ICE 350
Friday, November 13
2-3 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICE 350
Friday, November 20
1-2 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICE 350
Assessment – Service Areas
Friday, November 13
Friday, November 20
1-2 p.m.
10-11 a.m.
Springfield Campus-ICE 350
Springfield Campus-ICE 350
Assessment – Academic Areas
Friday, November 13
Friday, November 20
10-11 a.m.
2-3 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICE 350
Springfield Campus-ICE 350
Assessment
With the assessment mandates changing, do you have questions on what is now expected? Bring your questions to
these come-and-go sessions. Receive help from your peers through collaboration. If you are at a location other than
Springfield, contact profdev@otc.edu and we’ll “broadcast” to you so you can participate.
Tuesdays
9-10 a.m.
Springfield Campus-ICE 224 (Simmons)
Safe Zone Training
This workshop is designed to certify LGBTQ allies and available to any employee who is willing to become open and
knowledgeable about gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning issues and who choose to openly provide
support and advocate for LGBTQ individuals. This training will be offered during the 2015-2016 year. Days and time
TBA. If you are interested, please email Matt Scott at scottm@otc.edu.
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CLASSROOM/TEACHING
LDA: Online Attendance
This session will cover OTC Online attendance policies and demonstrate how to record a student's last date of attendance. Facilitator: Dr. Gavin O’Connor and Philip Arnold To register for the sessions, please email
https://sites.google.com/site/otconlinebbsite/instructor-support/professional-development
Thursday, August 20
Tuesday, November 3
11 a.m. CT
11 a.m. CT
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Proctoring
This session will cover the proctoring process for both instructors and students. OTC policies relating to proctoring will
be explained. Facilitator: Dr. Gavin O’Connor, David Higginbotham and Jacque Harris To register for the sessions,
please email https://sites.google.com/site/otconlinebbsite/instructor-support/professional-development
Thursday, August 20
Tuesday, November 3
1 p.m. CT
1 p.m. CT
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Classroom Accommodations: What you MUST know!
Are ALL students in your classroom able to participate in your class? This session will give you ideas about how to make
your classroom—both online and seated—accessible to all students. Please attend and learn the basics of the Americans
with Disability Act and its provision for ensuring students have equal access to their rights in pursuit of their education.
Facilitator: Jeff Jones. For more information and/or to reserve a seat, please email profdev@otc.edu. If you are at a location other than Springfield, contact profdev@otc.edu and we’ll “broadcast” to you so you can participate.
Wednesday, September 2
Thursday, September 3
10—11 a.m.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICE 127
Springfield Campus-ICE 127
In this Game, Everyone’s a Winner!
OTC is the envy of colleges around the nation. Why? Because we scored the prototype of the On Course Faculty Development Game! Get ready for some serious fun as we tap into the most powerful professional development resource we
have: each other! Instructors from every discipline can benefit from this session where we will take the innovative board
game for a spin. Topics include motivation for learning, classroom management, Emotional Intelligence, student confidence boosters, personal responsibility, best practices for student engagement, and more. Come play to win…some
great ideas! Facilitator: Lisa Marks. To reserve a seat in a session, please contact profdev@otc.edu.
Thursday, September 10
Tuesday, September 22
2:30-3:30 p.m.
10-11 a.m.
Springfield Campus-ICE 224 (Simmons)
Springfield Campus-ICE 224 (Simmons)
Classroom Accommodations for our Active-Duty Veterans
The semester is cruising along and one of your students says to you, “I’m in the military and just received orders….” What
accommodations are you allowed to make for that student? Facilitator: Dennis Peters. If you are at a location other than
Springfield, contact profdev@otc.edu and we’ll “broadcast” to you so you can participate. To reserve a seat in a session,
please contact profdev@otc.edu
Friday, October 16
Friday, October 16
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10-11 a.m.
1-2 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICW 108C
Springfield Campus-ICW 108C
CLASSROOM/TEACHING
Effective Use of Educational Technologies
Technology for teaching can often create excitement upon adoption but then eventually be set back on the shelf. The
problem is that often the technology is not being used effectively. The educator may actually cause issues in their students’ learning because of the ineffective use of an educational technology. There is no need for fancy new gizmos or
gadgets…. unless of course it is productive. This session is a presentation and discussion on the effective use of educational technology that we already have at our fingertips. Facilitator: Carolyn Brockman. To reserve a seat in a
session, please contact profdev@otc.edu.
Monday, October 19
Wednesday, October 28
11 a.m.-Noon
3-4 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICW 108C
Springfield Campus-ICW 108C
If You Have to Prove You Are in Charge – You Aren’t
There are many different, yet valid, ways to manage a classroom. In this session, we will transition from classroom management to classroom leadership. We will do this in an interactive fashion where participants will take on the role of students in my class. Then we will discuss it. We might even conclude that different management styles work better for
different teachers. Different theories of management will be provided, but the bulk of the session will be interactive with
the participants. Facilitator: Jacob Lewellen. To reserve a seat in a session, please contact profdev@otc.edu.
Monday, November 9
Wednesday, November 18
10-11 a.m.
3-4 p.m.
Springfield Campus–ICW219P (Brooks)
Springfield Campus-ICW 108C
SP16 Syllabus Open Forum
The syllabus template was updated for the fall 2015 semester. You and your students have used it for a semester – what
worked? What didn’t? As we get ready to update the syllabus for the spring semester, let us know what needs to be
added, deleted, changed, etc. Facilitator: Dr. Vivian Elder If you are at a location other than Springfield, contact
profdev@otc.edu and we’ll “broadcast” to you so you can participate.
Tuesday, November 17
Wednesday, November 18
1-2 p.m.
11 a.m.-Noon
Springfield Campus-ICW 108C
Springfield Campus-ICW 108C
Teaching Triangles
A teaching triangle is a group of three faculty who commit to providing a respectful, safe, mutually supportive environment in which they learn from each other’s teaching. Participants participate in a brief training orientation, observe at
least one class taught by each triangle team member, and then gather for a reflective conversation focused on what they
have learned about their own teaching from the observation process. If you would like to participate in a Teaching Triangle during the FA15 semester, please email profdev@otc.edu. We’ll take care of building the triangles and facilitating
meeting times that work for all triangle members.
Be on the LIST (Learning Innovative Strategies for Teaching)
This is one list you want to be on! Join the LIST and receive periodic emails, tweets, posts (or whatever format you prefer) about best practices and the latest research on teaching and learning. LIST members will receive NISOD’s weekly
innovation abstracts, The Teaching Professor newsletter, and the Journal of Community College Research and Practice,
and any other great information we come across. Interested? Please email elderv@otc.edu.
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OTCONLINE
Innovation Showcase
In honor of National Distance Learning Week, OTC Online has collaborated with Missouri State and Evangel for the
second annual Innovation Showcase. This week-long event will feature informative sessions from area educators on
topics related to innovated teaching and learning.
Wednesday, November 4
1-3 p.m.
Springfield Campus-LCN 211
Keynote Address by Jesse Stommel, the founder and director of Hybrid Technology, a digital journal of learning,
teaching and technology. To reserve a seat, https://sites.google.com/site/nationaldistancelearningweek/keynote
November 9-13
Various sessions throughout the week. For more information, please visit https://sites.google.com/site/
nationaldistancelearningweek/home or the Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/InnovationShowcase.
ONL 101: Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning
ONL 101 is an introduction to the Blackboard course management system and an overview of course design and pedagogical considerations for online teaching and learning. It is required for instructors wishing to teach online courses.
This six-week course is delivered online via Blackboard. Facilitator: Sherry Phelan. To register for this training, please
complete the online registration form at https://sites.google.com/site/otconlinebbsite/instructional-design--development/
onl-101-introduction-to-online-teaching-and-learning
September 14-October 25 (hybrid format)
October 26-December 6
ONL-150: Blackboard Essentials
Blackboard Essentials is a self-paced professional development training delivered online via Blackboard. This course is
ideal for those who have taken ONL 101 and would like a “refresher.” It is also useful for instructors who want (or need)
to learn more about the latest functions in Blackboard, Grade Center, Retention Center, test and rubric creation, using
the content editor, and including media in lessons, are several of the topics covered in this training. This is a self-paced
course which, at a moderate pace, takes about 2 weeks to complete. Feedback and discussions will be a part of the
course. To register for this training, please complete the online registration form at https://sites.google.com/site/
otconlinebbsite/instructional-design--development/onl-150-blackboard-essentials
Open registration all semester. Self-paced course that takes about 2 weeks to complete.
Open Labs
Tuesday, August 25
Tuesday, September 29
Tuesday, October 27
Tuesday, November 24
Friday, December 18
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10 a.m.–3 p.m.
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Springfield Campus-Creative Services Building
Springfield Campus-Creative Services Building
Springfield Campus-Creative Services Building
Springfield Campus-Creative Services Building
Springfield Campus-Creative Services Building
OTCONLINE
To register for the sessions below, please email
https://sites.google.com/site/otconlinebbsite/instructor-support/professional-development
Thursday Potluck Roundtable Discussions
Grab your favorite snack and join us in the lab (Creative Services Building) or online (via Collaborate).
Thursday, August 20
Thursday, November 12
6 p.m. CT
6 p.m. CT
You Gotta See This!: Best Video and Image Resources
Let’s Play!: Gamification in Online Learning
Grade Center: Management and Organization
This session will cover basic functions of Grade Center, as well as address commonly encountered issues and their
solutions. Calculations, including weighted grades, organization and tips to aid in grade tracking will be covered.
Wednesday, October 14
Tuesday, December 1
11 a.m. CT
11 a.m. CT
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
How May We Help You with Your Online Courses?
Meet the online instructional design and faculty development team! In this session we will explain ways in which we can
help you manage your online course and deliver exceptional instructional activities to engage students. We’ll also cover
many of the other services we offer.
Wednesday, August 26
2 p.m. CT
Online via Collaborate
In the Analysis: Using Data to Inform Your Teaching
This session examines how instructors can use student data to make more informed teaching decisions. Use of Blackboard reports and assessment data to monitor student performance and help improve teaching practice will be discussed.
Thursday, August 27
3 p.m. CT
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Navigating Blackboard Discussions
This session will cover the many navigation options available to students and instructors as they participate in discussions, as well as some of the less familiar functions of discussion navigation and strategies for more efficient navigation.
Tuesday, September 1
11 a.m. CT
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Journals, Wikis and Blogs
This session will explore the function and limitations of Wikis, Journals, & Blogs within Blackboard as well as alternative
tools available to instructors.
Tuesday, September 1
Thursday, November 19
1 p.m. CT
11 a.m. CT
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
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OTCONLINE
To register for the sessions below, please email
https://sites.google.com/site/otconlinebbsite/instructor-support/professional-development
Tests: Building a Test
This session will cover how to build in Blackboard. We'll discuss question types, reusing questions from previous tests &
pools, and some common issues during test creation that can cause problems for students during the test.
Wednesday, September 9
Wednesday, December 9
11 a.m. CT
11 a.m. CT
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Tests: Managing and Deploying Tests
This session will cover deployment, test settings, and export & import functions. We'll also discuss strategies for updating
tests from semester to semester and maintaining tests and pools in Blackboard.
Wednesday, September 9
Wednesday, December 9
1 p.m. CT
1 p.m. CT
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
YouTube: Video Editing and Channel Management
Explore YouTube video editor, which allows you to add callouts, captions and other notations and effects to your
YouTube videos. Best practices will also be covered.
Thursday, September 17
Thursday, October 22
11 a.m. CT
1 p.m. CT
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Grading in Blackboard
This session will cover various grading techniques to make grading more efficient, effective, and accurate. We'll cover
grading tests, discussions, and assignment. We'll discuss the functions of the in-line grading tool, grading tests by question, and grading anonymously.
Thursday, September 17
Wednesday, October 14
Wednesday, November 11
Tuesday, December 1
1 p.m. CT
1 p.m. CT
1 p.m. CT
1 p.m. CT
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
YouTube: Adding Video to Your Course
This session will cover how to use both the Video Everywhere feature of Bb as well as the YouTube Mashup feature.
We'll discuss some technical settings and best practices for using video in online course. In a later session, we'll cover
editing and managing videos in YouTube.
Thursday, October 22
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11 a.m. CT
Online via Collaborate AND Creative Services Building
OTCONLINE
To register for the sessions below, please email
https://sites.google.com/site/otconlinebbsite/instructor-support/professional-development
Redesigning Your Online Course for Student Success
Educating students to succeed is our #1 goal! Effective course navigation and design plays a significant role in ensuring
your students are successful in an online course. This session will uncover what the research tells us about navigation,
the implications of student feedback, and additional resources that will help you redesign your course to support student
learning.
Wednesday, September 23
3 p.m. CT
Online via Collaborate
Exploring the Often Overlooked Features of Blackboard
This session covers features of Blackboard that have a powerful impact on teaching and learning but are seldom put to
use by instructors. We'll explore tools that will facilitate engagement on the discussion board, help instructors keep track
student performance at a glance and help student keep track of assignments.
Tuesday, October 6
11 a.m. CT
Online via Collaborate OR Creative Services Building
Blackboard Scholars: Advanced Blackboard Functions
Advanced Blackboard functions, including the HTML editor will be explained.
Tuesday, October 6
1 p.m. CT
Online via Collaborate OR Creative Services Building
How Students Would Design Your Online Course
Learn what students prefer to see in an online course, how to engage them in the course material, and how to help facilitate their learning and appreciation of the course. Get course design tips, shortcuts, and technologies to help you better
manage your course, and foster student learning!
Friday, October 16
11 a.m. CT
Online via Collaborate
Blackboard Rubrics
In this session we'll cover how to create, edit, apply, export & import, and grade with rubrics. We'll also discuss best practices when developing and using rubrics for assignments
Wednesday, November 11
11 a.m. CT
Online via Collaborate OR Creative Services Building
Groups in Blackboard
This session will cover the creation and set-up of groups in Blackboard as well as the tools available to groups. We'll discuss the pros and cons of students using group tools within Blackboard and some alternative tools that promote greater
collaboration and better participation tracking.
Thursday, November 19
1 p.m. CT
Online via Collaborate OR Creative Services Building
Cheating in the Online Classroom
Online learning provides convenience and flexibility for students, however there is the belief that cheating occurs more
often in online classes. There are several theories that suggest this may not be the case. This session will examine
those theories and uncover the truth about cheating in online courses.
Thursday, November 19
2 p.m. CT
Online via Collaborate
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CENTERFORWORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
NOTE: There will be a nominal fee of $69 (unless otherwise denoted) for all courses presented by the Center for Workforce Development. This fee will be paid for by your department. If you must cancel, you must do so 7 calendar days prior to the class date. Your department will still be charged if you fail to cancel within this timeline. You may substitute any other employee in your place if you have
unexpected issues occur – but your department will still be charged the class fee of $69. In addition, in order to be able to effectively provide this service, the class size will range from 15 – 30 employees. We will register employees on a first come, first serve basis, and any
class with less than 15 registrations will be canceled two days prior to the set training date. You will be notified via email of any such cancellations. Please call 417.447.8888 for more information or to register for a session.
Conflict Resolution
The emphasis for this module is to provide the leader with the knowledge to be proactive and to recognize potential
conflicts before they escalate. The approach used is to teach leaders to understand the personality preferences of their
employees and to observe their actions and reactions for possible variances from normal behavior. This provides the
leader the knowledge to know when to intervene and what approach is best for the individuals involved.
In addition this module teaches the need for resolving conflicts that were not identified and addressed before they escalated. Techniques include: when to make the intervention, how to make the intervention, and the importance of keeping
proper documentation. Instructor: Mike Descamps (Please see NOTE above)
Wednesday, September 16
8 a.m.-Noon
Springfield Campus-LCN 211
Oral, Written and Email Communication
Effective communication skills are essential for professional success within industry. This class focuses on helping business professionals enhance their ability to communicate effectively, explores the elements of communication and the
process of sending and receiving messages. Instructor: Randy Will (Please see NOTE above)
Tuesday, October 13
1-4 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICW 220
Interviewing Techniques
Do you know how to identify that next star performer? Are you able to effectively identify the traits your candidates need
in order to be successful in your department? Tired of hiring unmotivated candidates? Learn how to systematically identify what you really want to hire for, and how to develop the most successful questions to select the candidate that possesses the traits you desire. You will learn a sure-fire technique that will cut your interviewing time in half – guaranteed! If
you struggle to hire efficiently, this is a can’t-miss course! Instructor: Tim Baltes (Please see NOTE above)
Tuesday, November 17
8 a.m.-Noon
Springfield Campus-ICW 108BC
Attitude and Team Building
This module provides a refreshing and common sense approach to the employee’s attitude and how it affects their personal and professional lives. A clear understanding of the importance attitude plays in organizational effectiveness is
imperative for success. The overall health of an organization is dependent upon the awareness, outlook, and morale of
its employees.
Team Building teaches the importance of cohesiveness and the strength and effectiveness obtained through organizational bonds. Leaders will gain the true understanding of trust, caring, and commitment and how these elements translate
into open and honest communication and debate. Instructor: Mike Descamps (Please see NOTE above)
Tuesday, December 8
1-5 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICW 108BC
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COMMUNITYENRICHMENT
If you are interested in these classes, please call 417.447.8888.
** There is a fee for each class. Full-time employees can use their $50 voucher towards these classes.
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Section
Title
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
End Time
CEFL-237-01
Beginning Sign Language
9/1/2015
10/20/2015
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
CEFL-238-01
Intermediate Sign Language
10/27/2015
12/8/2015
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
CEFL-239-01
Advanced Sign Language
9/3/2015
10/15/2015
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
CEFL-294-01
CEFL-500-01
CEFL-501-01
Family Sign Language
Beginning Spanish Part 1
Beginning Spanish Part 2
10/22/2015
9/1/2015
10/20/2015
12/10/2015
9/29/2015
11/17/2015
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
CEFL-503-01
Intermediate Spanish Part 2
10/22/2015
11/19/2015
6 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
WDB-111-01
Listen Vs Hear Your Employees
8/13/2015
8/13/2015
5:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
WDB-116-01
Art of Meeting Management
8/27/2015
8/27/2015
6 p.m.
9 p.m.
WDB-117-01
Leading a Virtual Team
9/24/2015
9/24/2015
6 p.m.
9 p.m.
WDB-118-01
Leading Through Change
10/29/2015
10/29/2015
6 p.m.
9 p.m.
WDB-119-01
Addressing Poor Performance
11/19/2015
11/19/2015
6 p.m.
9 p.m.
WDB-273-01
Customer Service
11/4/2015
11/11/2015
6 p.m.
9 p.m.
WDB-344-01
Identifying-Resolving Conflict
8/3/2015
8/3/2015
1 p.m.
5 p.m.
WDB-344-01
Identifying-Resolving Conflict
10/8/2015
10/8/2015
1 p.m.
5 p.m.
WDB-701-01
Effective Communication
8/10/2015
8/10/2015
1 p.m.
5 p.m.
WDB-701-01
Effective Communication
11/9/2015
11/9/2015
1 p.m.
5 p.m.
WDC-011-01
10 Key Computer Function
10/20/2015
11/24/2015
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
WDC-742-01
Word 2010 - Level 1
8/11/2015
8/11/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-257-01
Word 2013 Level 1
9/28/2015
9/28/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-743-01
Word 2010 - Level 2
8/18/2015
8/18/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-258-01
Word 2013 Level 2
10/5/2015
10/5/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-744-01
Word 2010 - Level 3
8/25/2015
8/25/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-261-01
Excel 2013 Level 1
8/10/2015
8/10/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-261-01
Excel 2013 Level 1
10/19/2015
10/19/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-262-01
Excel 2013 Level 2
8/17/2015
8/17/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-262-01
Excel 2013 Level 2
10/26/2015
10/26/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-263-01
Excel 2013 Level 3
8/24/2015
8/24/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-290-01
Getting to Know Your Mac
9/25/2015
9/25/2015
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
WDC-298-01
Windows 8
9/14/2015
9/14/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-291-01
Photoshop - Level 1
9/5/2015
9/5/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-378-01
Photoshop - Level 2
9/12/2015
9/12/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-325-01
QuickBooks - Level 1
11/4/2015
11/4/2015
8:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
WDC-371-01
QuickBooks - Level 2
11/11/2015
11/11/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-371-01
QuickBooks - Level 2
8/5/2015
8/5/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-474-01
QuickBooks - Level 3
11/18/2015
11/18/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-474-01
QuickBooks - Level 3
8/12/2015
8/12/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-483-01
QuickBooks - Level 4
8/19/2015
8/19/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-484-01
InDesign Level 1
10/3/2015
10/3/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-501-01
Photoshop - Level 3
9/19/2015
12/19/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-599-01
InDesign Level 2
10/10/2015
10/10/2015
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
WDC-609-01
InDesign Level 3
10/17/2015
10/17/2015
8:30 AM
3:30 p.m.
WDH-612-01
Heartsaver CPR
8/18/2015
8/18/2015
9 a.m.
11 a.m.
MANDATORYSESSIONS
ATTENDANCEWILLBERECORDED!
Progressive Discipline/Coaching
Having a hard time communicating corrective feedback to your team members? Are you struggling with trying to set
clear expectations for your team? Are you tired of not being able to motivate your team? Learn how to effectively coach
your employees to reach their maximum potential. You will be provided with the psychology behind human motivation
and given a proven job aid to assist in the process along with practical role-playing experience. To reserve a seat in a
session, please contact profdev@otc.edu.
ALL supervisors, department chairs, program directors and deans are required to attend one of the sessions.
Wednesday, August 26
Tuesday, October 27
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
8 a.m.-Noon
1-5 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Springfield Campus-ICW 108BC
Springfield Campus-ICW 108BC
Springfield Campus-ICW 108BC
Equity and Compliance 101
A review of changes in the respective laws and the expanding responsibilities and mandates for the institution and employees.
This is a required session for ALL full-time employees.
Faculty: Tuesday, October 13
Staff: Tuesday, October 13
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1:30-2 p.m.
3:45-4:15 p.m.
Springfield Campus-LCN 211
Springfield Campus-LCN 211
SNEAKPEAKATSPRING2016
How to be a Productivity Ninja
A Legion of Super Tutors: OTC Tutoring’s New Mentorship Program
What in the World is ORI-101?
Offered through the Center for Workforce Development
Taking the Heat
Strengths Finder
Giving Effective Performance Evaluations
Valuing Diversity
Project Management
5C’s (Covey’s Time Management)
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PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTFAQ
Per Policy 3.08, all full-time employees are required to earn a certain number of professional development
hours each year.
Please remember: Your supervisor should approve all professional development activities.
It is the employee’s responsibility to keep track of the professional development hours they have earned.
Please have the list ready for when you have your evaluation with your supervisor.
One hour in training = one hour of professional development
CONTACTUS
If you would like to request a specific training for yourself or others in your department, the IMPACT team is
more than willing to help! We’ll train one – or one hundred! Please contact:
IMPACT@otc.edu
Innovation
Management
Professionalism
Academics
Collegiality
Technology
If you have questions about the Fall 2015 sessions, would like to suggest a topic for Spring 2016 or would
like to facilitate a session in Spring 2016, please contact:
profdev@otc.edu
The mission of Ozarks Technical Community College is to provide accessible, high quality and
affordable learning opportunities that transform lives and strengthen the communities we serve.
Professional development and IMPACT sessions also support the VISION of the college, which is to serve our communities by
expanding opportunities for personal and professional growth through our commitment to excellence and innovation.