Category: News
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Knowmadic Learning
“A knowmad is what I term a nomadic knowledge and innovation worker – that is, a creative, imaginative, and innovative person who can work with almost anybody, anytime, and anywhere. Knowmads are valued for the personal knowledge that they possess, and this knowledge gives them a competitive advantage in social and work contexts. Industrial society is giving…
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Seeking Applicants for Associate Director with the National P-3 Center
SEHD Faculty & Staff, The School of Education & Human Development is seeking applications for the position of Associate Director with the National P-3 Center. The position has been posted to CU Careers, Requisition number 15517. The job posting can be found at: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=15517.. Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Review of applications…
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SEHD PhD alumna Corrie Santos in the news
Santos Joins BSU Faculty to Lead Unique Indigenous Sustainability Program Dr. Cornelia “Corrie” Santos has joined Bemidji State University as the lead faculty member for Niizhoo Gwayakochigewin, a unique academic program that brings indigenous perspectives into environmental sustainability initiatives. Named for an Ojibwe phrase which translates to “two ways of making things right,” Niizhoo Gwayakochigewin…
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STEM Faculty Research Symposium – February 13
Humanizing Students’ STEM Learning Experiences Join us on Wednesday, February 13th at the SEHD Faculty Spotlight as we showcase our STEM Education faculty. Five faculty members will share how they strive to humanize students’ STEM learning experiences through their individual research. Faculty presenters: Dennis DeBay – Public Data for Public Good Heather Johnson – College…
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Personnel Changes in the Dean’s Office
Christine Feagins’ January retirement has prompted some personnel changes in the Finance/HR/Payroll team in the Dean’s Office, so here is an update regarding “Who to Contact for What”: Patricia Ball – Assistant Dean of Finance and HR (patricia.ball@ucdenver.edu) Office 1143. 303-315-4947. Contact Tricia with questions you used to direct to Christine Feagins. Duties…
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Center for Faculty Development – Books@Work
Join us as we read and discuss “There There” by Tommy Orange. This novel is an ambitious mediation on identity and belonging. It is one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of the 2018. Details and Registration: www.ucdenver.edu/cfd After you sign up we will deliver a copy of the book to your office.…
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Teaching LARGE Online Classes
Teaching LARGE online classes can be a challenge! Join this small cross-disciplinary group of faculty who will explore, discuss, attempt, and assess new (to them) methods and approaches to enhance their teaching in LARGE online classes. Discussion topics may include: engagement, assessment, grading, relationship building, class management, student support, and cool technology to make your…
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Lunch & Learn – The New Faculty Course Questionaires (FCQ): What You Need to Know
The New Faculty Course Questionaires (FCQ): What You Need to Know A Lunch & Learn hosted by the Center for Faculty Development University of Colorado Denver Tuesday, February 12 12:20 – 1:45 PM Lawrence Street Center, Suite 1300D CU Online Training Room Facilitated by: Joan Bihun, Clinical Associate Professor, Psychology Joanne Addison, Professor, English Margaret…
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Dr. Sofía Chaparro Selected as 2019 TIRF Alatis Prize Recipient
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 TIRF James E. Alatis Prize for Research on Language Planning and Policy in Educational Contexts. Dr. Nelson Flores, Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Sofía Chaparro, Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Denver, have been named as the winners of TIRF’s 2019…
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Scott McLeod quoted in EdSurge
Replacing VHS tapes with YouTube clips is probably not the ideal version of moving a classroom into the 21st century. While that type of digital substitution may tick the boxes of education technology frameworks like SAMR, it doesn’t always provide an opportunity for deep thinking and real-world learning. So how do teachers actually create meaningful work…