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Wednesday Wire: April 3, 2019

  1. Teaching with an iPad

    Submitted by Valerie Childress, childress.39@osu.edu

    May 2, 2019

    Skou Hall 206

    10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

     This workshop will focus on how to teach with an iPad but will also include information about the basic features of an iPad, apps for education, and hands-on practice with some activities. There will also be some time for faculty and staff to share how they are using iPads for education. Please bring your iPad or borrow one of ours. 

  2. Webinar: FY19 Highed Education Challenge Grant Program

    Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

    The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is hosting a webinar for applicants interested in the Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program for FY 2019. HEC focuses on improving formal, baccalaureate, or master’s degree level food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences education and first professional degree-level education in veterinary medicine. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM EDT on Monday, May 27, 2019. More information on this funding opportunity is available on NIFA’s website. 

    Event Details

    Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 -  2:30 pm to 3:30 pm EDT

    No need to register. Follow the HEC Webinar link to join.

    Call-in Number: 1-888-844-9904

    Access Code: 204 647 3

     

    Questions? Contact Dr. Joyce Parker

  3. Lab Demonstrator position

    Submitted by Valerie Childress, childress.39@osu.edu

     If you know of anyone interested in the Lab Demonstrator position, please send them the job information link: https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/93680 

    Reporting to the Division Chair for Arts, Science, and Business at the Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI), the Lab Demonstrator prepares materials for, sets up, and cleans up instructional laboratories for chemistry, biology, botany, entomology, bioenergy, and microbiology courses; occasionally assists with specific horticulture and agricultural laboratory functions; maintains and orders the inventory of chemicals, supplies, and equipment and monitors related budget; calibrates equipment and performs routine maintenance of equipment; maintains and monitors lab safety requirements, university policies, OSHA regulations and compliance; supervises and trains student employees; participates in university committees including the safety committee.

  4. Voice Your Opinion on Teaching and Learning Tools

    Submitted by Valerie Childress, childress.39@osu.edu

    The Office of Distance Education and eLearning (ODEE) is seeking faculty members to participate in an online focus group at 3 p.m on either April 9 or 11 (depending on your college). Participants will be asked to share their opinions on teaching and learning tools and services. This feedback will be used to inform strategic planning for ODEE and will benefit all instructors and students at Ohio State. Your feedback is very valuable. Apply to participate today! 
        
    Link: go.osu.edu/TechFocusGroup 
        
       Queenie Chow 
       The Ohio State University 
       Office of Distance Education and eLearning 
       614-292-6884 Mobile | chow.57@osu.edu