May is shaping up to be a busy month for those interested in building up their skills in technology and education. On May 8–22, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL) will spearhead a weekly training workshop on learning object (LO) development. Facilitated by a team of instructional designers and educators, the series will focus on strategies for designing, developing, and producing LOs that can be used in a variety of educational settings.
Each week, the series will cover a different aspect of LO creation, from using technology in education for teaching and learning to the fundamentals of visual design and storyboarding to the actual production of learning objects. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback on their own LO ideas, and they will leave the series with a solid understanding of how to create effective and engaging learning materials.
Additionally, the Center, in cooperation with the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics (IMSP), will also be hosting a lecture seminar titled, “Mathematics in Education and Research” on May 11. Speakers for the said event will be Dr. Farid Pasha, Wolfram Certified Instructor and Business Development Executive, and Dr. Nicamil Sanchez, CEO of Philippine Consortium, Inc. The seminar will explore the use of Mathematica, a powerful computational tool, in both education and research. Mathematica has long been a go-to tool for scientists and mathematicians, but it has also proven to be a valuable resource in classrooms, where it can be used to explore complex concepts and demonstrate real-world applications of mathematical concepts.
During the seminar, attendees will learn about the latest features and capabilities of Mathematica, as well as best practices for using the tool in a classroom setting. They will also have the opportunity to connect with other educators and researchers who are using Mathematica in their work.
For those faculty members, researchers, staff, and students currently conducting their studies, CATL will also host a very timely training seminar on using NVivo, a qualitative data analysis (QDA) computer software. NVivo helps qualitative researchers organize, analyze, and find insights in unstructured or qualitative data like interviews, open-ended survey responses, journal articles, and social media and web content, where deep levels of analysis on small or large volumes of data are required. Topics to be covered include: an introduction to NVivo 12 PLUS; and how to use NVivo in writing a review of related literature/meta-analysis, coding, social media analysis, big data analytics, and data visualization. The session will be held on May 18 at the College of Human Ecology (CHE) Multi-Purpose Hall.
These events offer valuable insights and resources for anyone interested in leveraging technology to improve education and research. Whether you are a teacher looking for new ways to engage your students, a researcher looking to streamline your workflow, or a student interested in the latest innovations in education and research, these events are not to be missed.
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