NITLE Update - 20 May 2009

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NITLE Professional Development News
May 20, 2009
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= Geospatial Technologies in the Liberal Arts =

The planners for “Geospatial Technologies in the Liberal Arts” invite participants to submit proposals for presentations and/or workshops. The conference, organized by and for GIS professionals in the NITLE Network, will take place September 25 – 27, 2009, at Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, NY). Through mutual support, participants can develop their expertise as geospatial practitioners and, as a community, move beyond basic software usage to focus on pedagogical goals and learning outcomes.

At the conference, GIS technologists, laboratory managers, librarians, faculty members, and others engaged in supporting and managing geospatial technologies will share best practices for GIS administration and use while considering the complementary role of modern web-mapping applications and server-based technologies for map and data delivery.

• Proposals due July 31, 2009. Download the call for presentations at http://tinyurl.com/Geospatial-CFP.
• Registration deadline: August 28, 2009.
• Price: 7 program units
• More Info: http://www.nitle.org/www/events/920

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Also, topics for the late summer/fall sessions of “Special Topics: Teaching Tools for the Global Age” are now scheduled and open for registration!

= Video Conferencing for Global Education: Tools for Teaching and Administration =

For faculty and staff responsible for teaching and supporting instruction in foreign languages, the social sciences, and/or cultural studies and those charged with the administration of study abroad, international studies, student exchange and visiting scholars programs. Featuring Todd Bryant, Language Technology Specialist at Dickinson College, and David Clapp, Director of the Office of International Students and Off-Campus Studies at Wabash College.

• Location: Delivered online via MIV
• Date: August 13, 2009, 4 – 5:15 p.m. Eastern
• Registration deadline: Friday, July 31, 2009
• Price: 1 program unit
• More Info: http://www.nitle.org/www/events/930

= Internationalizing Curricula in the Sciences: Uses of Media and Technology =

For faculty, administrators, and staff concerned with enhancing the global perspective of courses and programs in the sciences. Featuring Mark Stewart, Chair of the Department of Psychology, and Stas Stavrianeas, Professor of Exercise Science, both of Willamette University.

• Location: Delivered online via MIV
• Date: September 10, 2009, 4 – 5:15 p.m. Eastern
• Registration deadline: Friday, August 28, 2009
• Price: 1 program unit
• More Info: http://www.nitle.org/www/events/933

= Models for Collaborative Teaching in Cultural Studies: Working Across Campuses =

For faculty members and academic support staff responsible for teaching and supporting instruction in foreign languages, the social sciences, and/or cultural studies.

• Location: Delivered online via MIV
• Date: October 8, 2009, 4 – 5:15 p.m. Eastern
• Registration deadline: Friday, September 25, 2009
• Price: 1 program unit
• More Info: http://www.nitle.org/www/events/934

= Global Knowledge through Gaming: Teaching about the Real World through Virtual Ones =

For faculty members and academic support staff from participating institutions responsible for teaching and supporting instruction in foreign languages, the social sciences, and/or cultural studies. Featuring Chris Boyland, Director of the Language Learning Center at Bryn Mawr College.

• Location: Delivered online via MIV
• Date: November 12, 2009, 4 – 5:15 p.m. Eastern
• Registration deadline: Friday, October 30, 2009
• Price: 1 program unit
• More Info: http://www.nitle.org/www/events/935

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As always, a full list of NITLE professional development events is available at http://www.nitle.org/www/events.