Plan, Prepare and Engage Workshop Series

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Mon, July 29	10-10:50	All's Fair (Use) in Love and War (and Teaching?): Cautions and Considerations for Using Copyrighted Materials in the Classroom
	1-1:30	A Crash Course in Time Blocking: Take Control of Your Week
Tue, July 30	10-10:30	"What Did They Just Say?": Introducing Video Transcription for Students with Accommodations
Wed, July 31	10-10:50	Active Teaching
	1-1:50	Springboard Student Presentations
Mon, Aug 5	10-10:50	Transformative Learning Experiences: Incorporating Information Literacy into the Classroom
	1-1:50	Money Matters: Empowering Southern Miss Money Makers Through Financial Wellness
Tue, Aug 6	10-10:30	Saving Time: Faster and Better Feedback to Students Using PhraseExpress
	1-1:50	Lit Ladies: A Faculty-Staff Book Club for Learning and Teaching
Wed, Aug 7	10-10:50	USM Student Focus Group Data Fall 2021-Fall 2023
	1-1:50	SAS-tainable Practices: Supporting Students with Disabilities

Monday, July 29, 2024 | 10-10:50 a.m.

All's Fair (Use) in Love and War (and Teaching?): Cautions and Considerations for Using Copyrighted Materials in the Classroom

• Josh Cromwell, Scholarly Communications Manager
• Jessica Clark, Assistant Curator of Historical Manuscripts, University Libraries

This session will provide faculty with a series of best practices for using copyrighted materials in educational settings without violating US Copyright Law. In particular, the session will highlight the provision in Copyright Law known as Fair Use, particularly how Fair Use works and how faculty can use it to their advantage in the classroom. Attendees will leave with best practices for incorporating copyrighted works into their courses, whether they teach via a face-to-face or online setting. 

Monday, July 29, 2024 | 1-1:30 p.m.

A Crash Course in Time Blocking: Take Control of Your Week 

Dr. Katie Howie, Assistant Professor, School of Marketing

How often do you finish the week and wonder how you did so much but accomplished so little? Say goodbye to reactive time management! In this session you will learn how simple time blocking techniques can elevate your productivity and mitigate your to-do list anxiety. 

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | 10-10:30 a.m.

"What Did They Just Say?": Introducing Video Transcription for Students with Accommodations

Chase Robbins, Director, Student Accessibility Services

With full implementation beginning in Fall 2024, SAS introduces new options for ensuring equal access to video content. This session aims to introduce new offerings for video accessibility, explore the new 3Play platform and how to navigate throughout it, and equip instructors and staff with new tools like full transcripts and video description to enhance accessible instruction for all students. 

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | 10-10:50 a.m.

Active Teaching 

Details coming soon!

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | 1-1:50 p.m.

Springboard Student Presentations

Dr. Bob Press, Professor, School of Social Science and Global Studies

In Springboard student presentations, only the first student on the team analyzes the assigned textual material. The other team members 'Springboard' from the main themes of the text to develop their own analysis and variation of the theme. Students support their own themes with references identified on the last slide. 

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Monday, August 5, 2024 | 10-10:50 a.m.

Transformative Learning Experiences: Incorporating Information Literacy into the Classroom

Hali Black, Assistant Professor, University Libraries

This session will offer faculty the opportunity to learn how University Libraries can enhance student learning experiences through information literacy and instructional support services. Join us to discover how librarians at Southern Miss can help faculty design effective research assignments as well as support their students as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of information, engage in scholarship, and become creators of new knowledge.

Monday, August 5, 2024 | 1-1:50 p.m.

Money Matters: Empowering Southern Miss Money Makers Through Financial Wellness

Jasmine Coleman, Assistant Director of Operations and Development, Office of Undergraduate Scholarships

A comprehensive financial wellness workshop designed specifically for faculty at Southern Miss. Discover practical strategies for integrating financial literacy into your courses and gain valuable insights into promoting financial wellness for Southern Miss students.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | 10-10:30 a.m.

Saving Time: Faster and Better Feedback to Students Using PhraseExpress

• Dr. Kevin Stott, Instructor
• Dr. Jacob Esplin, Assistant Professor, School of Child and Family Sciences

Do you find yourself leaving the same comments on assignments time after time? Do you wish you had more time to fine-tune your feedback to each student? Spend less time typing and more time teaching by learning to use PhraseExpress.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | 1-1:50 p.m.

Lit Ladies: A Faculty-Staff Book Club for Learning and Teaching

• Dr. Angel Herring, Associate Professor, School of Child and Family Sciences
• Dr. Mariann Taylor, Associate Teaching Professor, School of Child and Family Sciences
• Mrs. Mya Rome, Instructor, School of Child and Family Sciences
• Dr. Susan Clark, Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Child and Family Sciences
• Dr. Melanie Uggen, Disability Specialist, Student Accessibility Services

Explore one school's experiences forming a faculty book club focused on exploring contemporary student issues in order to connect with students, invigorate course content, and update assignments.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | 10-10:50 a.m.

USM Student Focus Group Data Fall 2021-Fall 2023

Dr. Michelle McLeese, Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Social Science and Global Studies

Returning to in person instruction in Fall 2021 was challenging for faculty, staff, and students especially because of the necessity of emergency remote instruction the year prior. In this session I continue presenting USM focus group data of mostly first year students beginning Fall 21 through Fall 23. Topics originally included mental health, transitions back to face-to-face instruction, and peer mentoring, however later, online classes and class preparation topics, were added. Findings to date will be shared and discussed.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | 1-1:50 p.m.

SAS-tainable Practices: Supporting Students with Disabilities 

• Dr. Hugh Broome, Associate Teaching Professor, School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
• Dr. Melanie Uggen, Disability Specialist, Student Accessibility Services

In this workshop, faculty will learn best practices for working with students with disabilities and effectively accommodating their needs in the classroom. Also, they will discover how SAS determines appropriate accommodations for each student and gain valuable tips for handling these accommodations while fostering an inclusive learning environment.