Coffee Hour Series

Coffee Hour Series

Conversations around the nation

CIRTL Coffee Hours are informal, discussion-based events that feature a panel of individuals sharing from their own perspectives and experiences on a topic. A portion of the Coffee Hour time is devoted to discussion. 

 

Joining a Coffee Hour

Coffee Hours are held in the Blackboard Collaborate room, which opens one hour before the session.

To participate in the Coffee Hour you will need:
  • Headphones (to prevent audio feedback)
  • A microphone
  • A webcam (optional)

To join:
  1. Go to the Blackboard Collaborate page.
  2. Click on “Enter the Blackboard Collaborate Room 1.”
  3. Enter the required information and click “Log In.”
  4. For Session Login Name, enter your name and institution, e.g. Kitch Barnicle (CIRTL Central).

Note: You do not need a CIRTL account in order to attend the Coffee Hour.

 

No More Coffee Hour Sessions

Both of this year's series have finished

Please check back next fall for information on the Fall 2013 - Spring 2014 series. Please visit our Coffee Hour archives page at www.cirtl.net/coffeehour/archive for session powerpoints and other resources from previous Coffee Hours. See you all next fall!

 

2012-2013 Series: Building an Academic Career

1-2 pm ET / 12-1 pm CT / 11 am-12 pm MT / 10-11 am PT
Date Topic
Sep 27, 2012 Teaching at a primarily undergraduate institution [Note: Time changed to 1-2pm CT]
Oct 25, 2012 The academic job interview: What to expect, how to prepare
Nov 29, 2012 University politics: Navigating the rules and expectations
Jan 24, 2013 Alternative academic careers
Feb 27, 2013 Developing a work-life balance for sustaining a productive career and your sanity  **1-2 pm CT**
Mar 28, 2013 Teaching at a primarily minority institution
Apr 25, 2013 Tenure and promotion:  What you should know, what you should ask
  Series Flyer (pdf)

 

2012-2013 Series: Teaching and Learning in the STEM Classroom

2-3 pm ET / 1-2 pm CT / 12-1 pm MT / 11 am-12 pm PT
Date Topic
Jan 16, 2013 Electronic distractions in the classroom: managing and utilizing the instant connections to the world
Feb 20, 2013 Teaching in diverse classrooms
Mar 20, 2013 Teaching and using writing skills in the STEM classroom
Apr 17, 2013 Fostering critical thinking
  Series Flyer (pdf)

 

Continuing the Discussion

Archives of past Coffee Hours

Learn more about these and other topics at the CIRTL Online Learning Communities:

 

We strive to be inclusive of anyone interested in participating in our activities, programs, and courses. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know in advance so that we may make the necessary accommodations.

 

Have an idea for a Coffee Hour? Questions? Comments? Concerns? Email Robin Greenler: rgreenler AT wisc.edu