Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching

Nanyang Technological University 76 Nanyang Drive, Basement 1 Block N2.1 Singapore 637331 Main: +65 6790 5223 Facsimile: +65 6791 1846 Website: www.ntu.edu.sg/celt Email: teams@ntu.edu.sg

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Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching

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Course Catalogue January - June 2012

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Contents
Learning & teaChing
CurriCuLum PLanning & Design Designing Open-Ended Math Tutorial Questions Designing Problems for Problem-Based Learning Encouraging Independent Student Learning: Writing Aims and Learning Outcomes Evaluating E-Learning: Models and Methods Project-Based Learning in Tertiary Education Student-Centred/Teacher-Centred Finding a Balance in Favour of Learning Learning assessment Designing Assessment to Demonstrate Complex Learning Evaluating Your Teaching for P&T or Reappointment MCQs for Knowledge and Understanding effeCtive teaChing strategies Active Learning in Small Class Settings Avoiding Noise in Teaching Collaboration in Cyberspace: Bridging the Gap Between Group Work Online and Group Work Offline Creative Teaching: What It is and How to Do It Creativity and Problem Solving for Educators Digital Storytelling Effective Strategies for Collaborative Learning Engaging Math Students with Technology Facilitating Collaborative Learning in a TR+ Getting to Know Your Students Work Using the Feedback Cycle Guiding Your Students to Success through Academic Skills Development Helping Students to Develop a Culture of Academic Integrity Increasing Student Participation Using Clicker Technology Learning Math Collaboratively Mix and Match: Blended Learning with LAMS Pragmatic Strategies for Motivating Your Learners in Engaging, Meaningful and Memorable Online Interactions Promoting Good Thinking SHAKE IT UP! Ways to Keep Students Awake and Engaged in Class Social-Emotional Learning Pedagogies Social Media in Education Successful e-Learning for Educators: Managing Learners Easily and Efficiently with Web 2.0 Technologies The Challenges of Productive Lectures Using Blogs, Facebook, Twitter: Pedagogy of Group and Individual Work Web 2.0 Tools & Strategies for a Collaborative Classroom 18 18 19 19 20 20 teChnoLogy tooLs for Learning AcuConference: Anytime, Anywhere aNTUna Connect: The Live Messenger Creating a Teaching Portfolio with Google Sites Designing Digital Video for Learning More than a Talking Head: AcuStudio Podcasting and Vodcasting for Educators The Apple iPad in Teaching and Learning Using Professor Notification Tool in edveNTUre Your edveNTUre Begins CommuniCation & Presentation Focus on Pronunciation of Academic English Identifying and Helping a Student in Distress: Tips for Faculty Spark: The Art of Developing & Telling Personal Stories to Enliven Your Teaching The Vocally Savvy Educator 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38

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Contents
ProfessionaL skiLLs
PersonaL CommuniCation skiLLs

LeaDershiP Leadership and Influence researCh skiLLs Better Online Search and Reference Common Mistakes in Writing Research Grants Managing Research Papers for the Busy Graduate Student Writing in the Scientific Style PersonaL effeCtiveness CREATIF Thinking Personal Branding for Educators Relationship Management and Social Problem Solving Self-Assessment on Social Emotional Competencies The Role of Social Emotional Competencies in a Successful Career and Relationship Thinking, Affective Skills and Employability Skills Working with Passion

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Cross Cultural Awareness 42 42 Dont Let Tricky English Trick You Everyone! Lets Write Right [Part 1] 43 From Phone-nix (x) to Phonics () Pronounce Phone-nix Correctly 43 Grammar for Adults The No fears No tears Approach to Learning Grammar [Part 1] 44 Left Brain, Right Brain, No Brain 44 45 Making Your Presence Felt 45 No More Pronunciation Boo-Boos 46 SAY What You Mean, MEAN What you Say 46 Technical Presentations Dos & Donts 47 Think on Your Feet (for NTU/ NIE staff only)

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it LiteraCy Acrobat 9 for Business Professionals Acrobat 10 for Business Professionals Adobe After Effects CS5 Adobe After Effects CS5 - Basic to Intermediate Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 - Advanced Techniques for Designers Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 - Website Development Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5 - Jumpstart to HTML5 & CSS3 Adobe Flash CS5 - Rich Content Creation Adobe Illustrator CS5 Fundamentals Adobe Photoshop CS5 Advanced Adobe Photoshop CS5 Basic Adobe Photoshop CS5 Master Class Basic Studio Lightings Setup for Digital Portrait Photography Creating Intelligent e-Forms with Acrobat 9 Creating Intelligent e-Forms with Acrobat 10 Digital Video Editing with Movie Maker Digital Video Production Getting Started with Twitter for Teaching and as a Tool for Professional Development Graphic Design Appreciation InDesign CS5 Beginners to Advanced Making a Simple Chromakey Video No More Death by PowerPoint! Creating Impactful Presentations Power Design for Presentation Putting It Altogether: After Effects, Premiere Pro and Encore Sticky Presentations Express Presentations that Wow Your Audience in a Snap Sticky Presentations Quick Start II Power of Presentations that Creates Lasting Impressions Video Editing in Adobe Premier Pro CS5

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message from the Director

Dear Friends and Colleagues, Seasons Greetings from all of us at the Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching at NTU! Our key mission at edUtorium is to enable and support NTU faculty and educators across Singapore in the development of effective learning and teaching practices to provide quality education. Thanks for your support, 2011 has been another great year for CELT and the edUtorium initiative as we continue to grow from strength to strength. In June, we hosted the inaugural 2011 Asia Pacific LAMS & Learning Design Conference and the 6th eLearning Asia Forum bringing together more than 300 educators, technology specialists and partners from Asia and beyond, to explore best practices and innovative ways to engage todays learners. During the mid-term break in September, experienced faculty from NTU and NIE facilitated a series of workshops on using the new TR+ teaching spaces at NTU. In October, we were privileged to organize the very well received seminar on the Changing Landscape of Education and Learning Technologies. It was heartening to see the collegiality and willingness to share experiences and insights between local educational institutions and schools. It is our vision to extend the edUtorium program to foster further collaboration and sharing of learning and teaching innovations amongst the educational community in Singapore. Within NTU, to reinforce the Universitys commitment to inculcate academic integrity, we have successfully introduced online modules and quizzes to heighten awareness among our students. To augment this initiative, we offer a range of academic skills development workshops for students through the Learn to Learn program. On another front, I am pleased to report more than 240 Teaching Assistants(TAs) have completed the TA Program in preparation for their vital role in student learning. TAs often are the faculty of tomorrow. Looking forward, we will be introducing a comprehensive professional development program in learning and teaching for new faculty in 2012 to further enhance the current edUtorium offerings. In this January June 2012 issue, you will find a series of useful workshops, seminars and talks by distinguished speakers catering to the professional development needs of faculty members, administrative and academic leaders, learning designers and researchers. Participatory Learning for Student Engagement: A Holistic Approach is the theme for the annual Good to Great Learning and Teaching seminar planned for March 2012 (Page 11). The theme is in line with the growing recognition that a key to student success is the way they negotiate their first year of university studies. The aim of this seminar is to introduce a more holistic approach for faculty and others in higher education to help students move into university learning from schools, Junior College, Polytechnic or other vocations and to provide those working with FirstYear students, with ways to address this group of students while taking into account their particular background experiences. I look forward to your participation at our edUtorium courses and seminars in 2012. Do take these opportunities to network, share and reflect with fellow colleagues to bring teaching and learning to greater heights. Heres wishing you a wonderful year ahead!

associate Professor Daniel tan

Director Centre for excellence in Learning and Teaching

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about the Centre for excellence in Learning and teaching

mission
To advance the quality of educational development to significantly enhance student learning and professional teaching in the community.

vision
The Centre will be known as a provider of choice with a national and international reputation for leadership in advancing the development of higher learning and blended education.

strategies & focus areas

Enabling and supporting the faculty in the development of effective learning and teaching practices to provide quality education Enhancing education through the use of ICT Classroom Technology Design and Media Technology Establishing a quality framework, strategies and processes which will result in excellence in teaching Supporting and developing effective strategic communication products Developing and establishing a framework and infrastructure for global education and distance learning Sharing educational developments in the learning community to advance education within and beyond Singapore Achieving excellence in customer satisfaction Achieving operational efficiency and effectiveness Developing world-class formal certificate and diploma programs for faculty professional development Researching into the effectiveness of online education and establishing a roadmap to fully implement online undergraduate and graduate programs in NTU Developing a reputation for expertise in innovative teaching with the use of technology and being a benchmark for premier quality teaching in higher education in the international arena.

awards
Digital Signage Implementation (Youth Olympic Games), Bronze medal at Point of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI, UK) 2010 IMS Global Learning Impact Awards - Leadership Award for eUreka Project (2009) Ascilite Award 2008 for eUreka Project SiTF eLearning Organization of the Year 2007 ZDnet Asia Smart50 (Jun 2006) edveNTUre wins 2006 CI0100 Honouree award (Mar 2006) Nanyang Awards 2005 for Service (Nov 2005) National HealthCare Group (NHG) Distinguished Contributor Award (Nov 2005) Nominee of Asia-Pacific ICT Award (APICTA) 2004 (Dec 2004) EMC Best Practices Award - Successful Implementation of edveNTUre eLearning Services (Aug 2004) edveNTUre wins 2004 CI0100 Honouree award (12 Mar 2004) Blackboard Certified Education Centre at NTU (Aug 2003) SUN Center of Excellence (Apr 2003) Intelligent 20 Awards (Jan 2003)

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Certificate in teaching for higher education (Cthe)

The Certificate in Teaching for Higher Education (CTHE) aims to enhance and develop the teaching skills of our faculty members so that they can meet the challenges of the changing paradigm of teaching and learning at NTU. The program, organised and coordinated by the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), will be conducted by faculty members from the National Institute of Education (NIE). The following components will constitute the 100 hours of the program: Curriculum Design & Development Assessment in Higher Education Technology Engaged Learning Communication for Learning

Curriculum Design & Development (25 Hours)

The purpose of this subject is to provide participants with basic knowledge and understanding of curriculum design and development. It examines main philosophical perspectives and current curricular models. Through the course, participants will use the basic principles of curriculum design and development to reflect on their own educational philosophy and to design a curriculum that is aligned with their philosophical orientation and objectives.

Assessment in Higher Education (25 Hours)

This course will cover the concepts Conventional Assessment and Alternative Assessment for use in Higher Education. Different ways of assessing students work and grading will be discussed together with consideration for the broader issues of validity, reliability and objectivity. Problems, issues and research related to assessment will be discussed.

Technology Engaged Learning (25 Hours)

In the new information age, technology has become an essential part of students lives. The way they communicate and access information has changed tremendously. Teachers must know how to use technologies effectively to support their teaching and student learning. The purpose of this course is to provide participants with basic pedagogical knowledge and strategies of effectively using emerging technologies to engage student learning.

Communication for Learning (25 Hours)

Lecturers can have a powerful effect on the motivation of their students, leading them to inquire and develop greater mastery of their subjects. How do we keep students engaged? Do we depend on technologies or would it largely be the effectiveness and skills of the teacher in person? In this course, we examine both the personal communication style as well as how classes are set up to promote good learning through peer and teacherstudent interaction. What are the conflicts and confusion in communication and how do we overcome these roadblocks? How do we deliver a teaching session and give instructions clearly?

Course sessions will be practical, with some learning theories, and a mixed methodology including principles of communicative teaching and effective learning techniques. Please contact Ms Ganthi Viswanathan (Email: TEAMS@ntu.edu.sg or Tel: +65 65132046) for more information about the program.

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Participatory Learning for student engagement: a holistic approach

29 february 2012 - 1 march 2012

tr+ Classrooms for Participatory Learning

Pedagogy-Space-Technology 1 nexus, a holistic approach to enhancing student learning The Tutorial Rooms (TRs) in which much of small group teaching is done at NTU are being converted to technology enabled collaborative learning spaces in phases. This is in line with worldwide trends to incorporate what is known about effective ways of learning, an understanding of the changing learner context and an increasing awareness of the affordances of technology to optimize learning. To support faculty in their efforts to facilitate more active learning practices in these remodeled learning spaces, CELT offers a range of customized workshops and familiarization sessions. The first phase of the TR+ project involving 43 new TR+ spaces was completed in August 2011. To find out more about the project and the workshops, please do get in touch with Ms Ganthi Viswanathan. (Email: ganthi@ntu.edu.sg or Tel: +65 6790 5996) Website: http://tr.ntu.edu.sg

As the university student cohort becomes more heterogeneous around the world, there is a growing recognition that a key to student success is the way they negotiate their first year of university studies. This has come to be known as the first-year experience, and many universities are paying special attention to the first-year curriculum, and to the pedagogy of firstyear teaching. In 2005 Kift and Nelson coined the term transition pedagogy which refers to a holistic approach to induct students into university learning from school, or the many other directions from which they arrive. This conference directly addresses the many needs of first-year students in making the adjustment to university learning, and how they might be supported through curriculum design, pedagogy, and other means. The aim of this seminar is to introduce a more holistic approach to helping students move into university learning from schools, Junior College, or Polytechnic and to provide those working with first-year students, with ways to address this group of students while taking into account their particular experiences. Some topics considered include peer Learning, first-year learning projects, and recognising and working with the diverse student body. The key-note speaker will be Professor Sally Kift who is a Professor of Law at QUT, where she has served as Law Faculty Assistant Dean, Teaching & Learning (2001-2006) and QUTs foundational Director, First Year Experience (2006-2007). Sally received a National Teaching Award (AAUT) in 2003, and in 2006, she was awarded one of three inaugural Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Senior Fellowships for a project entitled, Articulating a transition pedagogy to scaffold and enhance the first year learning experience in Australian higher education. In 2007, Sally also led a Project Team to the award of a further ALTC National Teaching Award for the Law Facultys Assessment and Feedback practices. She has published widely on legal education and student transition, and has received numerous national and international invitations to speak on issues relating to transition and the first year experience, on curriculum design to embed and assess graduate attributes, and on the current state of legal education. For more information, please contact Associate Professor Peter Looker (Email: pdlooker@ntu.edu.sg or Tel: +65 6790 6629) or Ms Mei Koh (Email: kohmh@ntu.edu.sg or Tel: +65 6592 2474)

1 Radcliffe, D., Wilson, H., Powell, D., Tibbetts, B. (2008). Designing next generation places of learning: Collaboration at the pedagogyspace-technology nexus. http://www.altc.edu.au/system/files/resources/grants_pp_projectreport_nextgeneration_uq_jan09.pdf

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Course Calendar
Learning & teaching
(A) Curriculum Planning & Design
Course Code LTC001 LTC002 LTC003 LTC004 LTC005 LTC006 Course Title Duration New (Hrs) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun *Fee Page

(C) Effective Teaching Strategies

Course Code LTe015 LTe017 Course Title New Duration (Hrs) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun *Fee Page

Designing Open-ended Math Tutorial Questions Designing Problems for Problem-Based Learning encouraging Independent Student Learning: Writing aims and Learning Outcomes evaluating e-Learning: Models and Methods Project-Based Learning in Tertiary education Student-Centred/Teacher-Centred Finding a Balance in Favour of Learning

new new new

3 4 2 4 2.5 31

7 9 &16 20 5 30 7 1

$150 $200 $100 $200 $100 $100

18 18 19 19 20 20

Mix and Match: Blended Learning with LaMS

new

3.5 4 3 2 4 8 4

13 22

13

30

$150 $200

29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34

LTe018 LTe020 LTe021 LTe022

Pragmatic Strategies for Motivating your Learners new in engaging, Meaningful and Memorable Online Interactions new Promoting Good Thinking SHaKe IT uP! Ways to Keep Students awake and engaged in Class Social-emotional Learning Pedagogies Social Media in education Successful e-Learning for educators: Managing Learners easily and efficiently with Web 2.0 Technologies The Challenges of Productive Lectures using Blogs, Facebook, Twitter: Pedagogy of Group and Individual Work Web 2.0 Tools & Strategies for a Collaborative Classroom
new

14 23 26 10 6 27 9 23 27

$150 $100 $200 $300 $200 $100 $200 $100

new

(B) Learning Assessment

Course Code LTa001 LTa002 LTa003 Course Title New Duration (Hrs) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun *Fee Page

LTe023 LTe024 LTe025

Designing assessment to Demonstrate Complex Learning MCQs for Knowledge and understanding

new

2 2 2

6 27 11

3 3

$100 $100 $100

21 21 22

2 4

evaluating your Teaching for P&T or reappointment new

new

LTe026

new

2.5

(C) Effective Teaching Strategies

Course Code LTe001 LTe002 LTe003 Course Title New Duration (Hrs) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun *Fee Page

(D) Technology Tools for Learning

19 25 4 19 16 12 19 10 4 13 20 24 5 9 17 14 28 14 24 11 12 8 17 25 21 7 10 $100 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $100 $150 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $150 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29
Course Code LTT001 LTT002 LTT003 LTT004 Course Title New Duration (Hrs) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun *Fee Page

active Learning in Small Class Settings avoiding noise in Teaching Collaboration in Cyberspace: Bridging the Gap Between Group Work Online and Group Work Offline Creative Teaching: What It is and How to Do It Creativity and Problem Solving for educators Digital Storytelling effective Strategies for Collaborative Learning engaging Math Students with Technology Facilitating Collaborative Learning in a Tr+ Getting to Know your Students Work using the Feedback Cycle Guiding your Students to Success through academic Skills Development Helping Students to Develop a Culture of academic Integrity Increasing Student Participation using Clicker Technology Learning Math Collaboratively
new new new new

2 4 4 new new 8 8 8 2.5 3 2.5 2 2 2 2.5 3

acuConference: anytime, anywhere anTuna Connect: The Live Messenger Creating a Teaching Portfolio with Google Sites Designing Digital Video for Learning More than a Talking Head: acuStudio Podcasting and Vodcasting for educators The apple iPad in Teaching and Learning using Professor notification Tool in edvenTure your edvenTure Begins
new new new

2 2 3 16 2 8 8 1.5 3x2 12 8 12 7-8 20

17 25 22 15 13 9 4 11 18 11

$80 $80 $150 $400 $80 $300 $300 $80 $300

34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38

LTe004 LTe005 LTe006 LTe007 LTe008 LTe009 LTe010 LTe011 LTe012

LTT005 LTT006 LTT007 LTT008 LTT009

(E) Communication & Presentation

Course Code LTP001 LTP002 LTP003 LTP004 Course Title New Duration (Hrs) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun *Fee Page

Focus on Pronunciation of academic english Identifying and Helping a Student in Distress: Tips for Faculty Spark: The art of Developing & Telling Personal Stories to enliven your Teaching The Vocally Savvy educator

new new

8 2 3 3

15

19 18 20 21

$300 $100 $150 $150

39 39 40 40

LTe013 LTe014

* Fees waived for all nTu/nIe Faculty & Staff ** Dates are subject to change. Please refer to our website http://edUtorium.ntu.edu.sg for the latest schedule

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Course Calendar
Professional skills
(A) Personal Communication Skills
Course Code CMS021 CMS017 CMS014 CMS016 CMS019 CMS003 CMS001 CMS015 CMS006 CMS022 CMS002 Course Title Duration New (Hrs) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun *Fee Page

(B) IT Literacy
Course Title ITS027 ITS028 ITS041 ITS040 ITS029 ITS043 ITS047 ITS048 ITS038 New Duration (Hrs) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun *Fee Page

Cross Cultural awareness Dont Let Tricky english Trick you everyone! Lets Write right [Part 1] From Phone-nix (x) to Phonics () Pronounce Phone-nix Correctly Grammar for adults The no fears no tears approach to Learning Grammar [Part 1] Left Brain, right Brain, no Brain Making your Presence Felt no More Pronunciation Boo-Boos Say What you Mean, Mean What you Say Technical Presentations Dos & Donts Think on your Feet (for nTu/ nIe staff only)
new

8 8 8 8 16 8 16 8 8 8 16 21-22 25 18 26-27 11 12 8 14 5-6

22 17 12 23 6-7 14 13 15 31

$300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $300 $400 $300 $300 $300 28-29 $450

42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47

Graphic Design appreciation InDesign CS5 Beginners to advanced Making a Simple Chromakey Video
new

8 16 8 2 16 new new new 16 4 16 24 17 6-7 9-10

19 21-22

8 13 11

$300 $400 $300 $100 $550

56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60

no More Death by PowerPoint! Creating Impactful new Presentations Power Design for Presentation Putting It altogether: after effects, Premiere Pro and encore Sticky Presentations express Presentations that Wow your audience in a Snap Sticky Presentations Quick Start II Power of Presentations that Creates Lasting Impressions Video editing in adobe Premier Pro CS5

5-6

14-15

20-21 $400 28 $200 $400 9-11 $550

(B) IT Literacy
Course Code ITS001 ITS044 ITS035 ITS036 ITS023 ITS024 ITS045 ITS026 ITS033 ITS030 ITS031 ITS039 ITS042 ITS012 ITS049 ITS006 ITS050 ITS046 Course Title New Duration (Hrs) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun *Fee Page

(C) Leadership
Course Code LDS001 Course Title New Duration (Hrs) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun *Fee Page

acrobat 9 for Business Professionals acrobat 10 for Business Professionals adobe after effects CS5 adobe after effects CS5 - Basic to Intermediate adobe Dreamweaver CS5 - advanced Techniques for Designers adobe Dreamweaver CS5 - Website Development adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5 - Jumpstart to HTML5 & CSS3 adobe Flash CS5 - rich Content Creation adobe Illustrator CS5 Fundamentals adobe Photoshop CS5 advanced adobe Photoshop CS5 Basic adobe Photoshop CS5 Master Class Basic Studio Lightings Setup for Digital Portrait Photography Creating Intelligent e-Forms with acrobat 9 Creating Intelligent e-Forms with acrobat 10 Digital Video editing with Movie Maker Digital Video Production Getting Started with Twitter for Teaching and as a Tool for Professional Development
new new new new new new

8 8 24 16 16 16 16 16 8 16 16 8 7.5 8 8 16 16 1.5

19

21 16 22-23 24-25

$300 $300 25-27 $550 $400 $400 $400 16-17 $400 $400 7 28-29 $300 $400 $400 19 24 $300 $300 $300 18 4-5 $300 $400 $400 29 $100

47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55

Leadership and Influence

11

$300

61

(D) Research Skills

Course Code rS006 rS003 rS004 rS005 Course Title New Duration (Hrs) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun *Fee Page

Better Online Search and reference Common Mistakes in Writing research Grants Managing research Papers for the Busy Graduate Student Writing in the Scientific Style

new

2 1.5 1.5 18

28 20

$100 $50 nil

61 62 62 63

16-17

15-16

2-3

4-5

new

29

10

$300

(E) Personal Effectiveness

Course Code PeF008 PeF007 PeF005 PeF006 PeF002 Course Title New Duration (Hrs) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun *Fee Page

15-16

18-19

CreaTIF Thinking Personal Branding for educators relationship Management and Social Problem Solving Self-assessment on Social emotional Competencies The role of Social emotional Competencies in a Successful Career and relationship Thinking, affective Skills and employability Skill Working with Passion
new

12 3 8 8 8 8 8 13 10 23

26-27

$350 $150 $300 $300

63 64 64 65 65 66 66

20

23

5-6

13 12 9

$300 $300 $300

56
PeF003 PeF004

* Fees waived for all nTu/nIe Faculty & Staff ** Dates are subject to change. Please refer to our website http://edUtorium.ntu.edu.sg for the latest schedule

Learning & teaching

18 Designing open-ended math tutorial Questions

18 18 19 19 20 20
Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Mr Murray Bourne 7 February 2012 10:00am 1:00pm 3 Hours

Learning & teaching

Curriculum Planning & Design
Designing Open-Ended Math Tutorial Questions Designing Problems for Problem-Based Learning Encouraging Independent Student Learning: Writing Aims and Learning Outcomes Evaluating E-Learning: Models and Methods Project-Based Learning in Tertiary Education Student-Centred/Teacher-Centred Finding a Balance in Favour of Learning

Designing Problems for Problem-Based Learning

Facilitator: Dr Nachamma Sockalingam Lecturer, Teaching and Learning Centre, SIM University 9 & 16 March 2012 2:00pm 4:00pm 2 Hours + 2 Hours (4 Hours)

Learning Assessment
Designing Assessment to Demonstrate Complex Learning Evaluating Your Teaching for P&T or Reappointment MCQs for Knowledge and Understanding 21 21 22

Synopsis The aim of the course is to provide frameworks and approaches for designing open ended math tutorial questions that have multiple possible solutions. The course will be practical with ample opportunity to discuss existing tutorial questions and to re-frame them to meet overall learning objectives. Skills from this course can be applied to Mathematics, Science and Engineering courses. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Select appropriate math tutorial questions that lend themselves to be more open ended, individualized and have multiple possible solutions Select appropriate technologies to scaffold open-ended math questions Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers Pre-requisites Engaging Math Students with Technology (in which participants learn about a wide variety of tools and technologies that can be used in math class) (Not essential, but preferred) Activities For much of this course you will work in groups discussing various tutorial questions to reframe them so they are more open ended, individualized and with multiple possible solutions You will also have individual tasks using computers, with brief presentations from the facilitator, to develop your skills in selecting appropriate math software tools to scaffold the open-ended approach. Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator There will also be opportunities to share existing best practice so you can learn what is already working in your institution Course Fee S$150.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Date: Time: Duration:

Effective Teaching Strategies

Active Learning in Small Class Settings 22 Avoiding Noise in Teaching 23 Collaboration in Cyberspace: Bridging the Gap Between Group Work Online and Group Work Offline 23 24 Creative Teaching: What It is and How to Do It Creativity and Problem Solving for Educators 24 Digital Storytelling 25 Effective Strategies for Collaborative Learning 25 Engaging Math Students with Technology 26 Facilitating Collaborative Learning in a TR+ 26 Getting to Know Your Students Work Using the Feedback Cycle 27 27 Guiding Your Students to Success through Academic Skills Development Helping Students to Develop a Culture of Academic Integrity 28 Increasing Student Participation Using Clicker Technology 28 Learning Math Collaboratively 29 Mix and Match: Blended Learning with LAMS 29 Pragmatic Strategies for Motivating Your Learners in Engaging, Meaningful 30 and Memorable Online Interactions Promoting Good Thinking 30 SHAKE IT UP! Ways to Keep Students Awake and Engaged in Class 31 31 Social-Emotional Learning Pedagogies 32 Social Media in Education Successful e-Learning for Educators: Managing Learners Easily and Efficiently 32 with Web 2.0 Technologies The Challenges of Productive Lectures 33 Using Blogs, Facebook, Twitter: Pedagogy of Group and Individual work 33 Web 2.0 Tools & Strategies for a Collaborative Classroom 34

Synopsis Problem-based learning (PBL) approach is increasingly gaining popularity as the pedagogy-of-choice for student-centric, active learning. While PBL offers various benefits such as authentic and collaborative learning, these benefits are dependent on how well PBL is implemented. Designing good quality problems is crucial to effective implementation of PBL. In this two-part interactive course, you will explore how to design problems for problembased learning. In the first part of the course, you will be introduced to the fundamental elements of PBL, the importance of problems in PBL, the essential characteristics of effective problems, and a systematic strategy in designing problems. During the one week break, you will design a problem in your teams. Second part of the course will involve analysis of the designed problems. The course will conclude with exploration on how to evaluate problems and provide an overview on the problem designing process. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify the role of problems in PBL Identify the characteristics of effective PBL problems Apply a systematic approach in designing problems Evaluate PBL problems Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers Pre-requisites The course will be interactive. You will work together in teams of 4-5. You are encouraged to bring along your own sample problems and use it as material for discussion. Activities Activity 1: During the first part of the course, you will work in your teams to discuss on characteristics of effective PBL problems Activity 2: During the one-week break, you will design a problem Activity 3: During the second part of the course, you will exchange and evaluate the designed problems Course Fee S$200.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Technology Tools for Learning

AcuConference: Anytime, Anywhere aNTUna Connect: The Live Messenger Creating a Teaching Portfolio with Google Sites Designing Digital Video for Learning More than a Talking Head: AcuStudio Podcasting and Vodcasting for Educators The Apple iPad in Teaching and Learning Using Professor Notification Tool in edveNTUre Your edveNTUre Begins 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38

Communication & Presentation

Focus on Pronunciation of Academic English Identifying and Helping a Student in Distress: Tips for Faculty Spark: The Art of Developing & Telling Personal Stories to Enliven Your Teaching The Vocally Savvy Educator 39 39 40 40

Learning & teaching

20 evaluating e-Learning: models and methods

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Dr Anil Pathak 5 June 2012 9:00am 1:00pm 4 Hours Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

encouraging independent student Learning: Writing aims and Learning outcomes

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Associate Professor Peter Looker 31 January 2012 20 April 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

Project-Based Learning in tertiary education

Ms Ganthi Viswanathan 30 April 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

student-Centred/teacher-Centred finding a Balance in favour of Learning

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Associate Professor Peter Looker 7 March 2012 1 June 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

Synopsis Providing students with a good roadmap of a course helps them take charge of their own learning by providing a guide for where they should be heading. It also helps to clarify faculty intentions, particularly where there are several faculty (and/or TAs) teaching into a course. Writing clear learning outcomes is really an exercise in being clear about what you want your students to be able to do as a result of the learning they have undertaken. It is often said that if you get the learning outcomes right, the rest of the course can fall into place behind them. This course explores what good learning outcomes consist of and how they can be used to give order, coherence and direction to a course. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify the role of well written learning outcomes in a course Determine the significant learning you want your students to achieve in a chosen course Write meaningful learning outcomes that cover the range of learning you want from students Give peer feedback on learning outcomes Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers Pre-requisites It would be useful if you come with a course in mind that you would like to develop. Activities The activities in this course will be a combination of brief presentations from the facilitator, collaborative small-group work, individual work, and peer review Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This course aims to introduce models and methods that teachers and researchers have used to evaluate e-learning. The first part of the course will focus on assessment and evaluation of student progress. The second part will present models that attempt a comprehensive evaluation of an e-learning program. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Develop assessments that are valid and reliable Assess and evaluate student progress Develop a framework for evaluating e-learning Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Researchers Pre-requisites Nil Activities The course will begin with facilitators explanations about fundamental concepts in assessment and evaluation You will try to understand and apply these concepts in group discussions In the second part of the course, two evaluation models will be presented Course Fee S$200.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis In Project-based Learning (PjBL), projects are the curriculum, not peripheral to the curriculum. Studies have shown PjBL to be effective in increasing student motivation by engaging them in their own learning, improving student problem-solving and higher order thinking skills. Well designed and well implemented PjBL courses can improve students mastery of 21st century skills and be more effective than traditional instruction in increasing academic achievement. In this introductory course, you will explore and analyse published exemplars and best practices from various IHLs around the world to help you get started with designing and developing a PjBL course. (For more about research on PjBL, references available at Buck Institute for Education, http://www.bie.org/about/does_pbl_work/) Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify the pedagogical underpinnings of PjBL from the literature Review exemplars and best practices in PjBL Identify the essential phases of PjBL courses from the learner and instructor perspective Brainstorm on possible issues and assessment considerations for each phase Write a draft driving question for peer discussion Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers Pre-requisites Nil Activities The activities in this course are designed to maximize learning through collaboration and peer feedback Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis What is the role of a university teacher? The aim of this course is to look at the balance between a student-centred and teachercentred perspective on teaching in order to understand how they affect student learning. In this course, teacher-centred teaching takes on a different meaning, where teachers carefully design their approaches to learning to gain maximum engagement and learning on the part of students. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify your position on a student-centred/teachercentred continuum by analysing your approaches to teaching Reexamine your approach to teaching in the light of course activities Evaluate teaching strategies for your effects on student learning Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers Pre-requisites Nil Activities This course will involve some brief presentations by the facilitator, and individual and group work Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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22 evaluating your teaching for P&t or reappointment (ntu faculty only)

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Associate Professor Peter Looker 27 January 2012 3 May 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

Designing assessment to Demonstrate Complex Learning

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Associate Professor Peter Looker 6 January 2012 3 April 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

mCQs for knowledge and understanding

active Learning in small Class settings

Facilitator:

Professor Rakesh Kumar School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales 11 January 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Ms Mei Koh 19 January 2012 10 April 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

Date: Time: Duration:

Synopsis Large numbers of students in University courses can make it difficult to design assessment that is both efficient and meaningful in terms of capturing students deep learning. Many traditional forms of assessment encourage shallow learning. What we know is that it is assessment that largely drives the kind of learning students undertake before performing the assessment. How can we achieve both efficiency and depth? This workshop aims to explore this question by first looking at the question of the alignment between learning outcomes and assessment, then at strategies for different forms of assessment. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Generate assessment from specified learning outcomes Determine assessment approaches that are efficient and capture complex learning Explain the kind of learning you think students will need to undertake to achieve an assessment you design Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers Pre-requisites It would be useful if participants came prepared to explore assessment in a course they are already teaching or planning to teach. Activities This workshop will consist of short presentations by the facilitator, individual work and group work with peer review Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The new teaching appraisal scheme at NTU not only comprises a revised SFT, it includes a teaching portfolio, peer review and supervision. This workshop aims explore how these components fit together to give a holistic view of teaching, with practical guides for gathering and presenting evidence. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify appropriate evidence for you teaching portfolio Write your teaching philosophy to reflect your teaching practice Use the SFT questions to interpret student responses to your teaching Identify aspects of your teaching you would like peer reviewed Target Audience NTU Faculty Pre-requisites Nil Activities You will be involved in some discussion, individual writing and peer review. Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This session will examine how objective test items (aka multiple choice questions) can be better used. In particular, the discussion will focus on using MCQs for formative feedback; writing objective items of good quality, to test knowledge and understanding, rather than just factual recall; and optimising the use of such questions so that the assessment is fair and relevant, as well as being time-effective or even labour-saving. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Design objective test items (MCQs) with the intention of capturing knowledge and understanding -Use MCQs for formative feedback Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers Pre-requisites Nil Activities A brief outline of the kinds of activities participants will be undertaking in the course to achieve the learning outcomes Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This course operates on the premise that small classes offer the opportunity for every single student to play an active role, encouraged by the way the class is facilitated. Activities are designed to model the kinds of things that can be done in small classes to achieve meaningful interactivity among the students. Participants will also be asked to reflect on the pros and cons of the activities they undertake in the session. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Analyse two different student-focused approaches to learning Identify specific strategies that embody student-focused approaches and integrate with future teaching practice Identify and develop a plan for gathering feedback on effectiveness of the strategies implemented Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers Pre-requisites Nil Activities You will be involved through small group work and pair work Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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24 Collaboration in Cyberspace: Bridging the gap Between group Work online and group Work offline
Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Dr Anil Pathak 4 June 2012 9:00am - 1:00pm 4 Hours Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

avoiding noise in teaching

Creative teaching: What it is and how to Do it

Mr Dennis Sale 19 April 2012 9:00am - 5:00pm 8 Hours

Creativity and Problem solving for educators

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Mr Chander Naidu 16 March 2012 9:00am - 5:00pm 8 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Dr Isabella Wong 25 January 2012 9:00am - 1:00pm 4 Hours

Synopsis Noise is anything physical, psychological or semantic that can interfere with communication, which is the heart of learning. To be perceived as an effective instructor, it is essential that the instructor reduces to a minimum noise inducing behaviours - those which disrupt students attention; distract them from the core elements of explanations; diminish their motivation to engage; lead to their doubt, conflict, or confusion; and eventually reduce their capacity to engage fully in the learning or to their failure to learn effectively. As it happens, a great deal is known from both research and experience about what helps overcome noise, what helps students engage in learning and about what makes for effective teaching. Most of it does not require innate teaching ability or a particular type of personality, but involves a combination of easily implemented strategies and common sense. This course draws on the vast body of higher education level teaching literature for a sharing of tools for enhanced instruction. In considering the course sharing of tools, the participant may recall the timeless advice of the sage: Always use the right tool for the right job. But in teaching there may be several, even many right tools for a given teaching job and this course seeks to add to these alternatives as appropriate. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Have an understanding of noise-inducing behaviours Identify appropriate methods that overcome noise and facilitate student engagement Be informed by a summary of research that confirms the effectiveness of these methods Have an understanding of possible pitfalls with the methods and strategies for overcoming them Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers Pre-requisites Nil Activities Activities in this course will allow you to practice methods that overcome noise and facilitate student engagement Course Fee S$200.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This course aims to introduce and integrate various ways of promoting student collaboration. While the focus is on exploring various forms of student work in blogs and social networks, the course demonstrates ways of connecting the classroom work with e-learning. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Use blogs and social networks to promote student collaboration Establish connections between students work in class and in cyberspace Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Researchers Pre-requisites Nil Activities The course will begin with an overview of the Web 2.0 platforms and modes available for online collaboration. This will be followed by demonstration and a hands on session. In the second part of the course, you will be involved in group work and discussions focusing on pedagogic issues Course Fee S$200.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This course introduces a practical framework from which you can develop creative teaching competence and make your teaching interesting for any group of learners. The framework has been derived from my 35 years of diverse teaching experience, observation of thousands of teaching professionals in a wide range of educational contexts, and integration of key knowledge from cognitive psychology and neurolinguistic programming (NLP). All strategies that comprise the creative teaching framework will be modelled and demonstrated in the course. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify barriers to effective learning in educational settings Analyze the science and art of effective teaching Apply core principles of learning to the design of learning events Use a model of creative teaching to enhance the learning process Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers Pre-requisites Involved in a professional teaching/training role. Activities You will be involved in a range of activities that lead to an understanding of pedagogically sound learning design and how to teach creatively Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis Problem solving is transforming one set of circumstances into another preferred state. Whenever one is thinking creatively and critically about ways to increase the quality of life(or avoid a decrease in quality), one is actively involved in problem solving. They make better use of their knowledge and skills and are generally the high achievers and best in class. Problem solving ability is a major factor in determining success in life which translates into ripple effects for so many other areas. For example, a motivated student, motivated by an effective teacher can adopt a problem solving approach to self education by forecasting the benefits of improved personal skills/ knowledge in the future. This program is focused on providing practical advice on how to become a better problem solver in life. The focus is on understanding how to be more creative in the problem solving process. The program will also provide different tools and templates that you will be able to bring back to your classrooms to enhance your teaching pedagogies in helping your students use an effective problem solving approach to succeed in school and in life. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Understand the problem solving process Understand and apply a structured approach to problem solving Apply decision making models and techniques Utilize decision making strategies in daily teaching methodologies and planning activities Use questions to assess relevant information Use appropriate prioritization techniques Develop action plans for improvement Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Researchers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities The course uses an experiential learning approach which includes lecture, individual/group exercises, self-reflection, facilitated discussions, case study, role plays and action planning Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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26 effective strategies for Collaborative Learning

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Ganthi Viswanathan 19 June 2012 9:30am 12:00pm 2.5 Hours

Digital storytelling

engaging math students with technology

facilitating Collaborative Learning in a tr+

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr John Larkin 12 April 2012 9:00am - 5:00pm 8 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr Murray Bourne 10 January 2012 10:00am 1:00pm 3 Hours

Facilitator:

Associate Professor Peter Looker Ms Ganthi Viswanathan 4 January 2012 13 February 2012 8 March 2012 17 April 2012 25 May 2012 7 June 2012 9:30am - 12:00pm 2.5 Hours

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Synopsis The aim of this course is to demonstrate the importance and relevance of storytelling in the 21st century as demonstrated by the research of individuals such as Donald Norman, Mark Turner and Daniel Pink. Memory is preserved and the transmission of information enriched through the application of storytelling. Storytelling is undergoing a renaissance globally as thought leaders and corporate entities realise that communication and creativity both in education and the workplace relies on more than just the broadcasting of information. Storytelling lends itself to teaching languages, social sciences and the arts. Storytelling can be utilised to assess a students conceptual understanding of a topic and is useful in determining the attitudinal and empathetic skills of a student. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Appreciate the art, benefits and techniques of storytelling in teaching and learning Identify and apply digital media such as images, text, audio and video to inspire individuals and to form the basis of a digital storytelling activity Determine the appropriate media types suitable for the creation and conveying of your story Create, edit and publish stories using a variety of client software based and Internet based technologies Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Researchers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites It is recommended that you bring a thumb drive or USB Flash drive so that you can take electronic copies of resources provided during the course. You are also advised to have a range of images available for processing to be uploaded to your Posterous, Picasa or Voicethread web sites. You are advised to consult the relevant resources and links available at the following web site prior to the course http://www.larkin.net.au/ Activities During the course you will have hands on activities to explore the possibilities afforded by different Web 2.0 tools in creating digital stories and create your own digital storytelling example Groups will form to design, plan and write sample units of work or lesson plans that deploy digital storytelling, using the curriculum programming templates provided by the facilitator Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis Collaborative learning (a.k.a Cooperative learning) is the instructional use of small groups so that students work together to maximize their own and each others learning (Johnson & Johnson, 1993). The focus of this session is on experiencing and evaluating strategies that enable students to work together more effectively. Issues and challenges including assessing learning in collaborative environments will be discussed with the view of identifying feedback opportunities and appropriate assessment approaches. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify opportunities and challenges in a collaborative classroom Experience and evaluate at least three strategies to implement collaborative learning in a classroom Discuss assessment of/for collaborative learning processes and outcomes Design a collaborative learning activity to achieve learning objective/s you have identified Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers Pre-requisites Nil Activities During this course, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively in teams using various strategies Opportunities to reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies learnt Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The aim of the course is to provide several math-related tools that can help to involve students in the learning process, both in the classroom and outside. We will look at ways to easily communicate mathematical ideas online and will explore several examples of how this can be done. The course will be practical with participants having ample opportunity to use each of the tools and thus experience Math 2.0 for themselves. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Select appropriate technologies to engage students in their learning Use methods for communicating mathematical formulas and equations with their students through email, blogs, discussion forums and chat Begin to use math software to individualize learning and make it more meaningful for their less-mathematical students Begin to explore possibilities provided by Math 2.0 Begin to make their math resources mobile device-friendly Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers Pre-requisites Mathematics teaching experience, or in training to be math educator. Activities For most of this course you will work individually at computers, with brief presentations from the facilitator, to develop your skills in using the various math software tools Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator You will also be working in groups to develop your abilities in relation to the learning outcomes, to gain peer feedback on your progress, and to brainstorm There will also be opportunities to share existing best practice so you can learn what is already working in your institution Course Fee S$150.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Time: Duration:

Synopsis In this course, you will explore the potential of the new teaching spaces at NTU with their more flexible and collaborative seating configuration, and technology-rich environment. This is an opportunity for you to become familiar with the pedagogies related to collaborative learning spaces and supporting technological systems to experience teaching in these spaces. The skills required for encouraging more interactivity, and for incorporating a more continuous flow of feedback between faculty and students, are different from the more traditional teacher-tostudent communication in lecture theatres. This course will help you make the most of the possibilities for interactivity in the new teaching spaces at NTU through techniques for facilitation and communication. Enhancing the student experience of learning is the main objective. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Use of the space and technologies in the new classroom Participate in activities using strategies that promote collaborative learning Discuss the role of interaction and feedback in student learning Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants Pre-requisites Nil Activities The activities in this course are designed to encourage interaction and peer feedback through collaborative learning strategies Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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28 guiding your students to success through academic skills Development

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Mei Koh 24 February 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

getting to know your students Work using the feedback Cycle

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Associate Professor Peter Looker 20 February 2012 21 May 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

helping students to Develop a Culture of academic integrity

Facilitator: Date: Ms Mei Koh 5 January 2012 28 March 2012 11 May 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

increasing student Participation using Clicker technology

Facilitator: Date: Mr Ong Choon Teck 9 January 2012 17 February 2012 14 March 2012 24 April 2012 12 June 2012 9:30am - 12:00pm 2.5 Hours

Synopsis Giving feedback to students requires making opportunities to get feedback from them and to be able see how their work is progressing. In this course we will explore how good learning activities can be structured by using the feedback cycle. This includes getting students to work together, making students work more visible, and giving feedback as part of classes. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify parts of a course you teach where understanding student progress is important Use the feedback cycle to design learning activities Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants Pre-requisites It would be useful if you come prepared to explore assessment in a course you are already teaching or planning to teach. Activities This course will consist of short presentations by the facilitator, individual work and group work with peer review Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The aim of this course is to give you the opportunity to examine how the premise of learning to learn and the role of academic skills development intertwine in enabling students to be more successful in their studies. You will also be provided opportunities to explore how, as the facilitator of their learning, you can begin to integrate academic skills in your courses or tutorial sessions with students. Content: Conceptions of Student Success Characteristics of Successful Students The process of research and enquiry Guiding students through the process of research and enquiry The research skills development framework Integrating research skills development Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Reflect on the practices of the academic community and on how students are introduced to these practices Relating conceptions of learning to learn to academic skills development Generate a list of academic skills required in your field of study Review an existing teaching session and rework the session to integrate academic skills Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers Pre-requisites Please bring to this session an outline of an actual teaching session or class you have been teaching. Activities You will be involved in discussion through small group work and pair work Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Time: Duration:

Synopsis The aim of this course is to give faculty members an opportunity to explore the ways to help students develop a culture of academic integrity. Content: Definitions of academic integrity Rationale for academic integrity Student conceptions about academic integrity Generating strategies to encourage a culture of academic integrity Discussing uses of technology to assist in maintaining academic integrity Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Generate a definition of academic integrity Reflect on the practices of the academic community in maintaining academic integrity and how students are introduced to these practices Generate ideas about how to relate conceptions of academic integrity to students Generate strategies to create a culture of academic integrity among students Suggest how a class you are teaching might be reworked to integrate the principles of academic integrity Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants Pre-requisites Nil Activities You will be involved through small group work and pair work Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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Synopsis Clickers are deployed campus wide within NTU where students are issued a student response device during matriculation. All lecture theatres and most tutorial rooms, seminar rooms and school teaching facilities are equipped with clicker technologies to encourage active learning environments. This course will introduce clicker technologies and best practices to faculty, supporting staff and anyone keen to engage the learners in the classroom to participate actively. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Use clickers as one basic and practical approach to meeting the Universitys requirement for active learning and student engagement Create interactive slides within their PowerPoint presentations to get feedback on student learning. Use the clicker student databases for class lists, pop quiz scores, learning activity reports and assessment of learning Learn best practices of clicker usage from other faculties and universities and develop their own plans to apply clicker technologies effectively and pedagogically in their teaching Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities You will be working with NTU clicker devices and software to design your own pop quizzes and conduct live polls in the classroom You will go through the creation of class participation list to generate attendance and participation reports of your own students You will also discuss on best practices and innovative ways to use clickers Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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30 mix and match: Blended Learning with Lams

Facilitator: Date: Mr Ong Choon Teck 13 January 2012 13 March 2012 30 May 2012 9:00am 12:30pm 3.5 Hours

Learning math Collaboratively

Pragmatic strategies for motivating your Learners in engaging, meaningful and memorable online interactions
Facilitator: Dr Marissa Wettasinghe Ms Pratima Majal 22 February 2012 1:00pm 5:00pm 4 Hours Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Promoting good thinking

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr Murray Bourne 14 February 2012 10:00am 1:00pm 3 Hours

Mr Dennis Sale 14 March 2012 9:00am - 12:00pm 3 Hours

Synopsis The aim of the course is to provide techniques and tools that encourage collaborative math learning, both in the classroom and outside. We examine the best kinds of math problems for collaborative work, and will also learn various ways to easily communicate mathematical ideas online. The workshop will be practical with participants having ample opportunity to use each of the tools and thus experience online math collaboration. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Select appropriate math tasks that will more likely lead to collaborative solutions Select appropriate technologies to encourage online collaboration in math Use straightforward tools that can be passed on to your students, so that both students and instructors can use the tools for communicating mathematical formulas and equations through wikis, email, blogs, discussion forums and chat. Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers Pre-requisites Engaging Math Students with Technology (in which participants learn about a wide variety of tools and technologies that can be used in math class) (Not essential, but preferred) Activities For part of this course you will work individually at computers, with brief presentations from the facilitator, to develop your skills in selecting worthwhile collaborative math tasks, and using various math software tools Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator You will also be working in groups to develop your abilities in relation to the collaborative math learning outcomes, to gain peer feedback on your suggestions, and to brainstorm There will also be opportunities to share existing best practice so you can learn what is already working in your institution Course Fee S$150.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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Date: Time: Duration:

Synopsis Blended learning combines the benefits of both face-to-face instruction and online learning and this course aims to familiarise participants with a variety of blended learning approaches and explore its benefits for implementation in their lesson plans. The LAMS (Learning Activities Management System) tool within edveNTUre provides a highly intuitive visual authoring environment for the teaching staff to create sequences of learning activities. Activities designed for individual, small group or entire class work can be authored as LAMS activities and deployed for learners to work independently or collaboratively anywhere anytime. Participants will be able to generate ideas and design learning activities to enhance student learning experience through engaging, student-centric and self-directed learning, in line with NTUs BRC recommendations for new pedagogies. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Understand blended learning and how classroom and online learning activities can be mixed and matched to provide similar student learning experiences. Practical cases from other NTU courses will be covered. Design your own flavours of blending to suit your teaching requirements and student learning expectations Examine various tools and technologies within edveNTUre that can support Blended Learning. Use the Learning Activity Management system (LAMS) platform to design and develop a learning activity for a blended classroom-online lesson that can be deployed for a learning continuity situation such as eLearning Week. Know what areas of your learning content can be enhanced and seek relevant CELT support to develop more innovative ways of teaching and facilitating elearning. Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Instructional Designers Pre-requisites You should decide on one classroom-based lesson that can be deployed online and should bring the learning objectives and learning content (if available) for the couse. Activities This is a hands on course that you can take the opportunity to design an actual lesson plan for online delivery

Synopsis This session will focus on the underpinning principles and practices that identify and underpin the critical elements of interaction to facilitate engagement and meaningful online learning exchanges. Included in the session will be examples of engaging, meaningful and memorable student-lecturer interactions. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Review key components of effective, meaningful and memorable online learning interactions; Identify major issues that confront lecturers motivating their learning within online environments; Synthesize the key elements required to construct motivating learning environments; Access resources and tools to develop and implement motivational web-based learning units Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers Pre-requisites Familiar with the online environment, able to navigate the Internet. Comfortable in using simple online web-based applications for teaching purposes Activities Hands on IT based course Seminar style with exploratory time provided Course Fee S$200.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This course provides a practical approach to promoting good thinking (e.g. critical, creative and metacognitive) in students. It is based on the authors own model of thinking that was the result of many years of applied research in developing a whole curriculum approach to promoting thinking. The model has been successfully applied in all mainstream educational sectors and in a number of countries. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Analyze the role of thinking in learning Use a model of thinking to model good thinking Identify the mental operations (heuristics) of good thinking Use instructional strategies to cue and reinforce specific types of thinking Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers Pre-requisites Involved in a professional teaching/training role. Activities You will experience a range of activities to firstly identify what good thinking involves and its relationship to learning Ways to directly and systematically develop thinking competence will be demonstrated, modelled and practiced Course Fee S$150.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Course Fee S$150.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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32 social-emotional Learning Pedagogies social media in education successful e-Learning for educators: managing Learners easily and efficiently with Web 2.0 technologies
Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Dr Marissa Wettasinghe 6 March 2012 1:00pm 5:00pm 4 Hours

shake it uP! Ways to keep students awake and engaged in Class

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Mei Koh 23 April 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Dr Isabella Wong 26 January 2012 9:00am - 1:00pm 4 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr John Larkin 10 April 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Synopsis This hands on session will give participants an opportunity to explore ways to enliven their lectures and larger classes. The overall aim of the course is to provide some tips to faculty can do to generate more energy in their large classes in order to liven up teaching sessions. It is also an opportunity for faculty to share with each other their experiences and new ideas for getting students to stay awake and to be involved in class. Participants can expect to take away at least one or two strategies that they can use in their teaching to encourage student involvement. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Articulate your understanding of the concept of Active Learning and to discuss its significance in the university classroom Gather some ideas for ways to get students to stay awake in class and engaged Practice at least 1 or 2 of the suggestions during the session Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers Pre-requisites Nil Activities Participants will interact with each other through small group work and pair work Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis Any teacher, educator, trainer, speaker, coach, in short anyone who engages in the process of teaching someone will ultimately ask himself the key questions: How do we learn? How can we maximize the learning process of those who learn? In psychology, the term learning is defined as a relatively permanent change in behaviour or the behavioural potential resulting from an experience. During the education process, learning refers much more to the acquisition and integration of new knowledge in order to reuse them functionally in the personal and professional realm. And in all educational environments, the learning process comes mainly from a formal educational approach, so much so that good learning process is linked to good teaching. A good teacher who questions his methods and approaches is undoubtedly very sound and sane. Nevertheless it is possible that the questions one may be asking, however pertinent, may be incomplete, i.e., that only one aspect of the entire mechanism involved in the learning process is addressed. The learning process is fundamentally cognitive and we sometimes conclude that where a student is struggling to learn, the problem must be cognitive in nature. Several clues, scientific and intuitive, lends to the belief that emotions may explain not just a part of the learning difficulties encountered but also the learning successes as well. True learning process does not involve only the cognitive but also the emotional brain. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Integrate applications of emotional intelligence into teaching strategies Awaken the desire within to further touch the individuals you are imparting knowledge to Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Researchers, Professionals Pre-requisites Nil Activities Seminar style with exploratory time give Course Fee S$200.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The aim of this course is to demonstrate the importance and relevance of social media in 21st century education as demonstrated by the publications of organisations such as Educause, the PEW Internet and American Life Project, the Chronicle of Higher Education and the research of individuals such as Danah Boyd, George Siemens, Mark Pesce, Bryan Alexander and other academic researchers across the globe. Educators and education institutions should embrace social media and not ignore it. Social media can be used to share the successes and achievements of education. Events, processes and news relating to education can be shared with students, teachers and the general public. Social media can be used to forge linkages between students, educators, institutions and the general public in a manner that develops communities of practice and forges positive outcomes for all. This practical course is designed to enlighten you on the appropriate application of social media in an education setting. Positive exemplars will be shared and you will have the opportunity to explore a range of education sites that deploy social media. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Consider and determine the extent of your own digital footprint Evaluate a social media site and/or tool and determine its suitability in an education setting Brainstorm, record and determine the key management issues related to the deployment of social media in education Use social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, wikis and blogs in an education setting Plan and develop social media engagement and participation strategies for teachers and learners Determine the roles of stakeholders associated with the deployment of social media in education Plan, create and map a curriculum specific lesson plan or unit of work incorporating one or more social media tools Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites It is recommended that you bring a thumb drive or USB Flash drive so that you can take electronic copies of resources provided during the course. You are advised to consult the relevant resources and links available at the following web site prior to the course http://www.larkin.net.au/ Activities You will work both individually and in small groups to develop your skills to complete a number of hands on tasks Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This course is aimed at introducing you to Web 2.0 tools for synchronous and asynchronous online learning. We will discuss issues related to implementing eLearning and specific strategies for online facilitation. This course will show you how to motivate your online learners, manage their learning effectively and efficiently and assess appropriately. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Apply e-Learning pedagogical frameworks to facilitate learners in online learning environments Apply online motivational tricks and tips to keep your learners engaged Apply online assessment rubrics for effective grading of learning outcomes Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers Pre-requisites Familiar with the online environment, able to navigate the Internet. Comfortable in using simple online web-based applications for teaching purposes. Activities Hands on IT based course Seminar style with exploratory time given Course Fee S$200.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Learning & teaching

34 using Blogs, facebook, twitter: Pedagogy of group and individual Work

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Dr Anil Pathak 9 May 2012 9:00am 1:00pm 4 Hours

the Challenges of Productive Lectures

Web 2.0 tools & strategies for a Collaborative Classroom

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Ganthi Viswanathan 23 March 2012 9:30am 12:00pm 2.5 Hours

acuConference: anytime, anywhere

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Associate Professor Peter Looker 27 March 2012 27 June 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr Ong Choon Teck 17 May 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

Synopsis The style and purpose of lectures has changed radically over the last 30 years. Technology has changed the way information, once given in lectures, can be accessed and research into human cognition clearly indicates that the traditional stand and deliver style of lecture is often not effective in terms of student learning. However, lectures are still very much part of everyday University life for students and faculty. What do we want to achieve with lectures? How can they be used to encourage productive learning for students? And what is the role of the lecture in the overall learning environment of any course undertaken by students? This course aims to explore some of these questions, and to offer some straightforward strategies for more effective lecturing. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify aspects of lectures that lead to student engagement Determine strategies to chunk lectures Identify ways of knowing whether students are keeping up in lectures Plan for interaction in lectures Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers Pre-requisites Nil Activities This course will include brief presentations by the facilitator and individual and group activities Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This course aims to introduce and integrate various ways in which Facebook and Twitter can be used for learning and communication. The course also shows how Web2.0 can be used to follow up on classroom instruction. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Use Facebook and Twitter to promote student learning and collaboration Use content created by students and teachers to follow up on classroom instruction. Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers Pre-requisites Nil Activities The course will begin with an overview of Twitter and Facebook, followed by demonstration and a hands on session Ways of using these platforms and tools will be explored through group discussions Course Fee S$200.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis Collaborative learning (a.k.a Cooperative learning) is the instructional use of small groups so that students work together to maximize their own and each others learning (Johnson & Johnson, 1993). The focus of this session is on designing learning experiences that apply the principles of collaborative learning and the affordances of web based technologies to help students work together more effectively. Issues and challenges including assessing learning in collaborative environments will be discussed with the view of identifying feedback opportunities and appropriate assessment approaches. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify opportunities and challenges in a collaborative classroom; Explore and evaluate the collaborative affordances of at least three Web 2.0 technologies (free web based and edveNTUre tools) Apply above outcomes to design and set up a learning activity using specific tool/s to facilitate collaborative learning within an educational context Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers Pre-requisites Nil Activities During this course, you will work collaboratively in teams using various web tools and strategies. This will also provide you the opportunity to reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis AcuConference delivers online meetings by combining audio, video and data for highly interactive meetings. You and your meeting participants can be anywhere in the world, yet connected together in a virtual environment to collaborate. AcuConference is designed for applications such as meetings, classroom teaching, seminars and training. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Create online conference sessions Use various strategies to facilitate online conference sessions Adopt good practices in planning and conducting online conference sessions Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities Hands on opportunities to familiarise yourself with AcuConference Course Fee S$80.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Learning & teaching

36 Creating a teaching Portfolio with google sites

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Pratima Majal 22 June 2012 2:00pm 5:00pm 3 Hours

antuna Connect: the Live messenger

Designing Digital video for Learning

more than a talking head: acustudio

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr Ong Choon Teck 25 April 2012 9:30am - 11:30am 2 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Ms Catherine Tan 7 & 8 March 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr Chan Lay Kock 20 March 2012 15 June 2012 10:30am 12:30pm 2 Hours

Synopsis aNTUna Connect is a Presence and Messaging Application (PMA) that enhances the concept of virtual communities within an educational institution. aNTUna Connect, a virtual campus solution that incorporates classroom management system, is built upon Instant Messaging (IM) technologies such as MSN Messenger. Examples of how aNTUna Connect could be used and good practices will be shared. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Have an overview of the use of aNTUna Connect in edveNTUre Create live sessions in edveNTUre Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities Hands on opportunities to conduct lessons and/or meetings using aNTUna Connect Course Fee S$80.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis Over the past decade, there has been a lot of interest in teaching portfolios. In this workshop you will learn how to get started with creating and maintaining an ePortfolio on a Google Sites platform. In this hands on workshop you will learn how to create, customize and share your portfolio. You will learn how to set up a feedback form using Google Forms and embed it on Sites. Find out how easy it is to embed Web 2.0 tools on Google Sites and design an interactive ePortfolio. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Set up an ePortfolio using Google Sites Customize your site to suit your needs Create and embed a Google Form to receive feedback Embed Web 2.0 tools on Google Sites Share your site Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Basic internet skills is required. Activities In this workshop you will work individually to set up and customise an ePortfolio using Google Sites Course Fee S$150.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis A signature quality of video is that it can help people see things they could not see before. There is a continuum of seeing outcomes. Getting clear on the learning outcome is important, because one would probably use video differently for each outcome. (DL Schwartz and K Hartman, It is not television anymore: Designing digital video for learning and assessment, Video research in the learning sciences. Erlbaum, Mahwah, NJ, 2006) The workshop will be highly practical as you will be involved in real-world editing approach with the use of Window Movie Maker and applied the techniques you have learnt to your video projects to enhance student learning and professional teaching in the community. Many relevant videos will be played back for you to watch and learn the techniques of editing. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Develop the skills and techniques required to design a digital video for learning Assemble a sequence of media clips Fine-tune a sequence Enhance a sequence with transitions, effects and titles Adjust audio clips Record voice Export video Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Keen to create media-rich content for classes and course sites to enhance students learning and professional teaching in the community, with little or no experience in Digital Video. You are encouraged to bring a thumb drive to transport workshop projects at the end of the course Activities You will have a lot of hands on experience using real-world footages to develop your skills in using Window Movie Maker with assistance from the facilitator There will also be opportunities for reflection and sharing sessions with fellow participants on various editing techniques Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis AcuStudio, is an add-in for MS PowerPoint. It allows one to create voice and video-enhanced presentations from different video sources. The final presentations can be played back in CD-ROM, Windows based PC and PDA or viewed online. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Create online video recorded presentations using AcuStudio Adopt good practices in planning and developing online video recorded presentations. Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities Hands on opportunities to create video recorded presentations using AcuStudio Course Fee S$80.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Learning & teaching

38 the apple iPad in teaching and Learning using Professor notification tool in edventure
Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Mr Yazid Idris 4 April 2012 9:30am 11:00am 1.5 Hours Facilitator: Date:

Podcasting and vodcasting for educators

your edventure Begins

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr John Larkin 13 April 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr John Larkin 9 April 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Mr Chan Lay Kock 12 January 2012 8 February 2012 12 March 2012 11 April 2012 18 May 2012 11 June 2012 9:30am to 5:00pm 3 x 2 Hours

Synopsis In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of planning, creating and managing digital media files so that they can be published either as a podcast or vodcast. The acquired skills will allow you to create and publish: Second language teaching and learning examples Recorded lectures and tutorials Supplementary teaching notes and commentaries Field reports recorded in site Interviews with subject matter experts Answers to frequently asked questions Examples of noises in society ~ the city, suburbs and rural areas Examples of relevant technical and engineering noises etc Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Consider the appropriate integration and application of podcasting and vodcasting tools in developing teaching and learning resources Create, edit and produce an audio file(s) using Audacity Publish the audio file and produce a podcast utilising Posterous Subscribe to a podcast via iTunes, Posterous and/or Google Reader Create a vodcast Create, edit and produce a video file(s) using Windows Movie Maker or Quicktime Publish the vodcast utilising Blogger Subscribe to the vodcast via iTunes and/or Google Reader Plan, create and map a curriculum specific lesson plan or unit of work incorporating one or more of the podcasting or vodcasting tools explored during the workshop Integrate teaching strategies and podcasting/vodcasting technologies effectively into a curriculum Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites It is recommended that you bring your own headset and a thumb drive or USB Flash drive so that you can take electronic copies of resources provided during the course. You are advised to consult the relevant resources and links available at the following web site prior to the course http://www.larkin.net.au/ Activities You will work both individually and in small groups to develop your skills in using the applications. Groups will form to design, plan and write sample units of work or lesson plans that deploy podcasting and vodcasting tools, using the curriculum programming templates provided by the facilitator. Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The aim of this course is to demonstrate the practical application of the Apple iPad mobile device in an educational setting. An emphasis on hands on activities and the sharing of relevant strategies will be the hallmarks of the course. You will be guided through the use of a range of applications considered essential for educators. Important system settings, including the use of international keyboards, will also be shared. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Create and compose documents (text, spreadsheet & presentation) and artwork Work with voice & handwriting recognition software Create, process and publish audio and video files Process images and photographs Create, edit, share and publish mind-maps Manage, review and share files wirelessly and sync files using iTunes Connect with other educators via social media Identify and review games, rich news and media applications useful for educators and their students Plan, create and map a curriculum specific lesson plan or unit of work incorporating one or more iPad applications Utilise the iPad as a projection device Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites You must bring an iPad (fully charged) and the Dock Connector to USB cable to the course. You are also advised to have a range of images available for processing saved to the Photos app on the iPad. It is recommended that you bring a thumb drive or USB Flash drive so that you can take electronic copies of resources provided during the course. Finally, participants are advised to consult the relevant resources and links available at the following web site prior to the course http://www.larkin.net.au/ Activities The participants will work both individually and in small groups Group sharing sessions will be conducted to enable individual participants to share with others how they are currently applying the iPad in their organisation or classroom setting Groups will form to design, plan and write sample units of work or lesson plans that deploy the iPad, using the curriculum programming templates provided Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The overall aim of the workshop is to introduce you to the Professor Notification Tool in edveNTUre and how this tool can be used to reach out and inform your students on important and time critical course-related messages for their learning. Enhance student engagement by extending communication beyond emails and announcements in your edveNTUre coursesites using SMS text messaging and Text-to-Voice phone calls. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Use the Professor Notification Tool to send course messages and notifications to students via SMS text messaging, email and text-to-voice phone calls Identify ways of using the Professor Notification Tool to deliver timely, targeted and relevant messages quickly and easily. Target Audience NTU Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators Pre-requisites Knowledge and experience in using edveNTUre (aka Blackboard Learning Management System) Activities In this workshop, you will learn hands on to use the Professor Notification Tool in edveNTUre. Course Fee S$80.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Time: Duration:

Synopsis This 3-part Lunch-and-Learn sessions introduces the features of edveNTUre. It highlights how course design can be structured; how the content can be linked and moved/copied between course areas/courses; provides hands on activities in using the new features of edveNTUre (aka Blackboard Learning Management System) to faculty and teaching staff (including Teaching Assistants) to increase faculty efficiency and foster student engagement in online course delivery. Part I: Course Design and Content Management Part II: Communication and Collaboration Tools Part III: Assessment and Assignment Management Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Navigate in the new Blackboard Learn environment Manage and enhance the Content Management Manage and enhance in Assessment and Grade Centre Manage Group Assignment, Journals, Blogs and Wikis Use Turnitin Originality Checking Assignment Tool Make use of resources for Blackboard Learn Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Instructional Designers, Administrators Pre-requisites Knowledge and experience in using edveNTUre (aka Blackboard Learning Management System Activities Hands on opportunity to use features of edveNTUre Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Learning & teaching

40 identifying and helping a student in Distress: tips for faculty (for ntu/nie faculty and staff only)
Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Mariam Hamid 18 April 2012 10:00am 12:00pm 2 Hours

focus on Pronunciation of academic english

Facilitator: Date: Dr Carmel Heah 9 February 2012 15 March 2012 19 April 2012 9:00am - 5:00pm 8 Hours

spark: the art of Developing & telling Personal stories to enliven your teaching
Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Verena Tay 20 June 2012 10:00am - 1:00pm 3 Hours

the vocally savvy educator

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Ms Verena Tay 21 June 2012 10:00am 1:00pm 3 Hours

Time: Duration:

Synopsis One of the requirements for success as a lecturer or tutor is that you be able to pronounce words in the vocabulary of academic English. In order to increase your intelligibility when you communicate in English in your field of study, you need to take responsibility for pronouncing words correctly. This one-day course provides rules, practice, and feedback on the pronunciation of academic vocabulary. Care has been taken to ensure that the vocabulary focused on in this course is relevant to academic discourse. The examples and exercises are based on words from the Academic Word List (AWL) and the General Service List (GSL). Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Differentiate between the standard pronunciation and non-standard pronunciation (mispronunciation) of academic words Pronounce correctly the most frequent academic words Pronounce clearly specialized words in your own academic discipline Apply basic rules of English pronunciation to avoid mispronouncing words Obtain feedback on the clarity of your pronunciation of academic vocabulary Learn about useful resources you can use to continue to improve your pronunciation Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Researchers, Professionals Pre-requisites Nil Activities This course will include brief presentations by the facilitator, and individual, pair, and group activities Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The aim of this course is to assist you with identifying students who have emotional issues, and how to help such students. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify the emotional/psychological issues and challenges that students may have Gain a basic understanding of the skills and knowledge necessary to help a student with emotional issues Know how to refer a student for professional help Gain a basic understanding on how to handle a crisis/ emergency Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities Facilitator guided discussions on scenarios from NTU students and faculty experiences Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis People have been telling stories to each other as a way of communicating information, knowledge and morals since time immemorial. Using merely the power of the spoken word, a good storyteller can evoke clear mental images and inspire the listener. If you wish to improve your storytelling skills and ability to communicate your experiences or values to others, this hands on course will provide you with practical tips on how to: structure tellable tales from real life experience, rehearse and imbibe stories into your system, enhance your vocal delivery skills, and tell your stories with confidence and from the heart Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Share your personal stories more effectively and make a clearer impact on your listeners Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Researchers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Please bring a personal object of sentimental value and an object/picture related to the subject that you teach. Please have in hand paper and pen/pencil for some writing exercises. Activities Activities will include sharing and listening to stories amongst participants Course Fee S$150.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis Oral communication is a vital part of our everyday lives, from expressing opinions to passing on knowledge, from presenting data to counseling others, from sharing a joke to giving instructions. Yet are you using your voice and speech effectively to communicate your intent? Do you speak the whole day and find that you are hoarse by sundown? Do you scream in a hostile environment or at your students to the detriment of your voice? Can you be heard a meter beyond you, much less at the back of tutorial rooms or lecture halls? Can you be understood when you open your mouth to speak? Do you drone on such that your students fall asleep? If so, then The Vocally Savvy Educator will provide you with key principles of effective voice and speech production that will enable you to become a more successful teacher. The aim of this course is to raise your awareness of how the voice works and helps you to be a more effective voice user through simple, practical means. Voice work/training takes time to be imbibed through long practice. Within the duration of this short session, I will be raising your awareness of certain principles of voice work, rather than aiming to effect a permanent change in your habitual use of voice and speech. Nevertheless, the course should heighten your consciousness in such a way that you will be able to subsequently monitor how you use your voice and make some adjustments for more effective voice usage if necessary. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Understand basic vocal anatomy and how voice and speech are produced Experience how relaxation, alignment and breath support are vital for effective voice production Improve voice projection through optimizing resonance and vocal placement Be more aware of articulation and vocal expressiveness Learn how to achieve and maintain vocal health Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teaching Assistants, Teachers, Trainers, Professionals Pre-requisites You should be able to communicate fluently in English. Please come dressed in comfortable clothing so that you will not feel constricted while doing the various breathing and vocal exercises. Activities You will be guided through various breathing and vocal exercises Course Fee S$150.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Professional skills

42 Cross Cultural awareness Dont Let tricky english trick you

Professional skills
Personal Communication Skills
Cross Cultural Awareness Dont Let Tricky English Trick You Everyone! Lets Write Right [Part 1] From Phone-nix (x) to Phonics () Pronounce Phone-nix Correctly Grammar for Adults The No fears No tears Approach to Learning Grammar [Part 1] Left Brain, Right Brain, No Brain Making Your Presence Felt No More Pronunciation Boo-Boos SAY What You Mean, MEAN What you Say Technical Presentations Dos & Donts Think on Your Feet (for NTU/ NIE staff only) 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47
Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Ms Catherine Claudepierre 22 May 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Ms Kelly Chopard 11 January 2012 17 May 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Synopsis This course is designed to increase awareness of the varied cultures around us, the differences and similarities between cultures and how they impact our relationship with one another. The course will address key inter-cultural issues faced by you and will focus on development of skills needed to manage people in a cross-cultural work environment. This helps to build better relationships across cultures. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Be more conscious of your own cultural influences that have shaped your personality & character Recognise the impact of cultural differences in your relationship with others Identify and overcome inter-cultural communication barriers that can lead to potential conflicts Be more sensitive and learn to adapt communication style across the various cultures Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities There are individual/group exercises, self-reflection, facilitated discussions, case study, role plays and action planning in order to give you an experiential learning Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The course highlights areas of the English language that have stumped even Standard English speakers and are especially tricky for non-Standard English speakers. There is an urgent need to redress this problem. It aims to isolate and tackle some specific language issues that pose a stumbling block for non-Standard English speakers. Knowing it is wrong, leads to getting it right, will be the method used to enlighten participants. You are encouraged to use Standard English when you speak and write. In addition, common non-standard English words, phrases and expressions will be highlighted thus minimising potentially embarrassing scenarios. You will benefit from the Standard English you hear and read during the course. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Eliminate English language errors covered in the course Grapple with and overcome selected grammar problems Identify spoken and written errors in daily communication and avoid making these mistakes Incorporate in your speech and writing what you have learnt focusing on: - Punctuation - The Apostrophe - Words that are spelt and pronounced the same but mean something quite different Recognise how changing the stress changes the meaning of a word Critically evaluate errors from around the world. What is the message? Use the Overview featuring the development of the English language to do further research in areas that interest you Differentiate between British English and American English Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities Be encouraged to interact with the presenter ask questions and share experiences Do written exercises based on what has been taught Share your concerns regarding spoken and written English Engage in pair and group work Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

IT Literacy
Acrobat 9 for Business Professionals Acrobat 10 for Business Professionals Adobe After Effects CS5 Adobe After Effects CS5 - Basic to Intermediate Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 - Advanced Techniques for Designers Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 - Website Development Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5 - Jumpstart to HTML5 & CSS3 Adobe Flash CS5 - Rich Content Creation Adobe Illustrator CS5 Fundamentals Adobe Photoshop CS5 Advanced Adobe Photoshop CS5 Basic Adobe Photoshop CS5 Master Class Basic Studio Lightings Setup for Digital Portrait Photography Creating Intelligent e-Forms with Acrobat 9 Creating Intelligent e-Forms with Acrobat 10 Digital Video Editing with Movie Maker Digital Video Production Getting Started with Twitter for Teaching and as a Tool for Professional Development Graphic Design Appreciation InDesign CS5 Beginners to Advanced Making a Simple Chromakey Video No More Death by PowerPoint! Creating Impactful Presentations Power Design for Presentation Putting it Altogether: After Effects, Premiere Pro and Encore Sticky Presentations Express Presentations that Wow Your Audience in a Snap Sticky Presentations Quick Start II Power of Presentations that Creates Lasting Impressions Video Editing in Adobe Premier Pro CS5 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60

Leadership
Leadership and Influence 61

Research Skills
Better Online Search and Reference Common Mistakes in Writing Research Grants Managing Research Papers for the Busy Graduate Student Writing in the Scientific Style 61 62 62 63

Personal Effectiveness
CREATIF Thinking Personal Branding for Educators Relationship Management and Social Problem Solving Self-Assessment on Social Emotional Competencies The Role of Social Emotional Competencies in a Successful Career and Relationship Thinking, Affective Skills and Employability Skills Working with Passion 63 64 64 65 65 66 66

Professional skills

44 from Phone-nix (x) to Phonics () Pronounce Phone-nix Correctly

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Kelly Chopard 14 February 2012 23 May 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

everyone! Lets Write right [Part 1]

grammar for adults the no fears no tears approach to Learning grammar [Part 1]
Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Kelly Chopard 5 & 6 March 2012 6 & 7 June 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

Left Brain, right Brain, no Brain

Facilitator: Date:

Ms Kelly Chopard 12 January 2012 8 February 2012 12 June 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Ms Irene Low 14 June 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Time: Duration:

Synopsis The general aim of the course is to explore the basics of good writing. The warning: You cannot take back what you put on paper or send via an electronic medium will be emphasised. Your written communication is your ambassador, so making a good impression is important. This will be highlighted in the course. The specific aims of the course are first, to review the 27 written samples provided to enable participants to Write Right. These templates can be duplicated with changes so they can be used indefinitely. Second, procedures involved in the writing process will be systematically examined and explained. Henceforth, you will use Standard English formats. Non-Standard English words, expressions and formats will be replaced with those used by Standard English speakers. This is vital if you wish to project a professional image. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Exercise due care every time something is put on paper or communicated via some electronic medium because you cannot take back what you write Apply the 14 strategies incorporated in the Hallmarks of Successful Communication Focus on grammar, style, technique, precision Identify and avoid The Sins of Bad Writing Euphemisms how and when to use them Choose the appropriate template from the 27 provided for your writing needs Incorporate the processes involved in This Business of Writing - Planning/ Layout/ Research/ 1st Draft/ Rewriting drafts/ Editing/ Addressing the recipient(s) correctly Use internationally accepted formats when writing: - Business letters - CVs/Resumes - Official letters - Emails - Notice of Meetings - Social letters - Agendas - Memos Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities In this course you will: Work individually and in pairs Share fears (if any) about the writing process Focus on the good and bad sample emails provided Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The course aims to equip non-Standard English speakers with the verbal skills to sound words correctly, so they can be easily understood at meetings, business and social gatherings, conferences, at work and when they travel. Learning to speak Standard English is a worthy goal. The Speak Good English Campaign is a national effort to promote Standard English. You will benefit, as you will be able to interact confidently with Standard English speakers, especially in the workplace. You will be in a position to help others eradicate the pronunciation errors you learnt at the course and promote the belief that speaking Standard English is a worthwhile goal. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Use the skills learnt to make sense of phonics Isolate examples of letters that represent specific sounds in words and sound them correctly Accurately sound more than 100 words that are difficult for non-Standard English speakers to pronounce Pronounce vowels and consonants correctly Benefit from the experiences of the interviewees featured in the videos Improve your test score at the end of the course Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites You need to bring a mirror (approx. 6 x 8 inches in size) and an English language newspaper. Activities During the course, you will interact with the presenter and fellow participants. You will: Engage in individual, pair and group work Use a mirror to help you see the correct position of your lips and tongue when sounding words View videos, then discuss what the interviewees said List words you have difficulty sounding (taken from newspapers) Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The course focuses on basic grammar that adults need to know as they go about their daily activities at the office and in the social context. A language requires two elements for effective communication vocabulary and grammar. A practical approach to grammar acquisition has been developed. There is a conscious effort to avoid jargon (special words and expressions used by grammarians that are difficult to understand). The focus hinges on learning through examples with syntax (the way words can be put together or are put together) studied through sentences aimed at illustrating each rule. When jargon has to be used it is explained. Getting that contract, attracting foreign clients and investments, promoting ones country as an exhibition and conference destination, writing and delivering papers and talks at seminars and conferences, or getting that promotion often hinges on how effectively you communicate. Learning grammar is the place to start. FACT: Effective communication goes hand in hand with good grammar. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Significantly improve your test score Approach the study of grammar with greater understanding and less fear Communicate more confidently when you speak and write Appreciate the importance of the mantra The Dictionary & Thesaurus are my friends Eradicate recurring English errors that have stumped even Standard English speakers all over the world Identify the many misused words and phrases that have found their way into the English language Come to the conclusion that exploring the world of grammar is interesting Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites You need to bring an Unabridged Dictionary (print or electronic version), ball point pens (red & blue/black) and a ruler. Activities During the course, you will: Work individually, in pairs and in groups Do written work Enjoy grammar games Sit for a pre- and a post written test Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This workshop is based on Ned Herrmanns Whole Brain model which provides a metaphorical interpretation of how we think and identifies our preferred ways of communicating. Knowledge of this model will provide leaders with a powerful conceptual framework which can be used to help them understand and deal with the different people and challenges they face. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Recognise the four dominant thinking styles Analyse work tasks and activities to determine which thinking styles are needed Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities The core program is a workshop revolving around practice, coaching and feedback Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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46 no more Pronunciation Boo-Boos say What you mean, mean What you say technical Presentations Dos & Donts

making your Presence felt

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Ms Irene Low 26 & 27 April 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

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Ms Kelly Chopard 18 January 2012 13 June 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

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Ms Kelly Chopard 15 May 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

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Dr Carmel Heah 25 April 2012 31 May 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Synopsis Have you noticed that there are some people who have the ability to draw attention to themselves by simply walking into a room. What makes them so different and what makes them stand out? Well, these people have presence. Presence is poise and confidence. It is a powerful quality and can be developed. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Be more effective in networking to broaden your current network within your professional arena as well as in the community Have a better understanding of business protocol and presenting effectively Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities The core program revolves around practice, coaching and feedback Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The general aim of the course is to promote Standard English in line with the governments Speak Good English campaign. It is acknowledged that speaking good English is important. The specific aim of the course is to raise the standard of spoken English by teaching participants how to sound words correctly as they are pronounced in Standard English. This will be achieved by systematically comparing the pronunciation of words in Standard English with the incorrect pronunciation found in non-Standard English. Regardless of ones qualifications, a poor command of the spoken language one is communicating in has far-reaching negative consequences. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Pronounce in Standard English the selected commonly mispronounced 127 words Define and note the difference between Standard English and non-Standard English Recognise the problems posed by mother tongue interference and employ learnt strategies to overcome them Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites You need to bring a mirror (approx. 6 x 8 inches in size) and an English language newspaper. Activities During the course, you will: Interact with the presenter and fellow participants Use a hand held mirror and with the assistance of the presenter study the position of the tongue and lips when pronouncing words Sit for a pre-test (morning) and post-test (afternoon) Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The specific aim of the course is to highlight the pitfalls of nonStandard English and provide you with the learning tools to eliminate English errors. Speaking and writing Standard English is important to ensure that professionals communicating in the classroom, the workplace and in social situations, say what they mean and mean what they say to avoid misunderstandings and potentially embarrassing situations. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Define Standard English and note how it differs from nonStandard English Distinguish between high and low variety non-Standard English Discuss code switching Develop self-editing skills; a powerful tool used to eradicate non-Standard English Identify and never use made-up words (Use a dictionary) Avoid embarrassing slips Comprehend that when you pronounce a word incorrectly, you may spell it incorrectly so good pronunciation is important Defend Standard English by: - Establishing GOALS - Understanding the negative consequences of poor oral and written English Identify and eradicate non-Standard English errors like: - Short-cuts - Redundant words and phrases - Altering well-known expressions - Faulty audio resulting in mispronunciation - Mother tongue interference - Tautology - Word reversal Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities During the course, you will: Do individual, pair and group work Review errors spotted in local newspapers Identify non-Standard English errors in advertisements View four videos and learn from the experiences of those interviewed Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis When a presentations content is highly technical or dense, it is a challenge to maintain audience attention and ensure understanding. In this course, you will learn to avoid common mistakes made in technical presentations and learn best practices for planning, structuring, and delivering presentations. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Avoid common mistakes made in technical presentations Adapt your content for each unique audience technical or non-technical Structure your presentation to facilitate audiences understanding and retention of information Be concise and clear Use visual aids effectively Maintain audiences interest, signal key ideas, and aid retention of ideas through voice modulation Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Researchers, Professionals Pre-requisites Nil Activities This workshop will involve short presentations by the facilitator and learn-by-doing practice presentations by participants Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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48 acrobat 9 for Business Professionals acrobat 10 for Business Professionals adobe after effects Cs5

think on your feet (for ntu/ nie staff only)

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Irene Low 21 & 22 March 2012 28 & 29 June 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

Facilitator:

Mr Chris M S Adobe Certified Instructor/ Mr James Lee Adobe Certified Web Specialist 19 January 2012 21 March 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Facilitator:

Mr Chris M S Adobe Certified Instructor/ Mr James Lee Adobe Certified Web Specialist 16 May 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Facilitator:

Mr Wong Kin Ching Adobe Certified Instructor 25, 26 & 27 June 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 24 Hours

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Synopsis The Think on Your Feet workshop begins with quick coherent thinking the bedrock of communication and ends with dramatically sharpening skills to communicate more convincingly. The workshop provides all-purpose strategies for organising your ideas, and shows how to match your message to your audience. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Structure ideas simply and persuasively Flesh-out ideas with memorable examples Target listeners core concerns Simplify complex information Get to the point and be remembered Handle objections positively Answer questions quickly and coherently Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty and Staff Pre-requisites Nil Activities The core program revolves around practice, coaching and feedback Course Fee S$450.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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Synopsis This hands on course has been crafted to empower users with the knowledge to do more than just prepare PDF files and fully maximise the potential of the Acrobat software. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Choose the appropriate conversion methods to create a PDF document Reduce and optimise a PDF document file size Combine files from multiple applications into a single, polished PDF portfolio Apply minor text and image edits to PDF documents Unifying PDF documents with headers, footers and watermarks Participate in e-commenting using the appropriate tools Create e-Forms using the Form Wizard Secure PDF documents using password encryption Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites You should have working knowledge of a computer and operating system. Activities In this course, you will be working individually at your computer Equipped with a set of detailed course notes and practise files, the facilitator will carefully guide you through the software Concise explanation and case studies will further enhance the learning experience and achieve the learning outcome Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This hands on course has been crafted to empower users with the knowledge to do more than just prepare PDF files and fully maximise the potential of the Acrobat software. Using the latest Acrobat 10, you will learn how to effortlessly combine and create engaging and secure PDF-based course materials and lecture notes that can aid the learning process. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Familiarise with the new, streamlined user interface of Acrobat 10 Choose the appropriate conversion methods to create a PDF document Reduce and optimise a PDF document file size Combine files from multiple applications into a single, polished PDF portfolio using the New PDF Portfolio Wizard Apply minor text and image edits to PDF documents using the New edit tools Unifying PDF documents with headers, footers and watermarks Participate in commenting using the new, single and unified annotations panel Create e-forms using the form wizard Secure PDF documents with password encryption using the new password strength meter Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites You should have working knowledge of a computer and operating system. Activities In this course, you will be working individually at your computer Equipped with a set of detailed course notes and practise files, the facilitator will carefully guide you through the software Concise explanation and brief case studies will further enhance the learning experience and achieve the learning outcome Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This course is designed to allow those new to post production techniques to get the most from Adobe After Effects to create motion graphics and add visual effects for film and video. Practical exercise will be used to incorporate footage with Photoshop graphics, video layering techniques, working with key frames, using masks for special effects and rendering your final project. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Create animation using effects and presets Animate with text Animate with layers Work with masks Explore 3D space Learn different rendering techniques to optimise the finished production for broadcast, DVD or the web Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Basic knowledge of video editing techniques Activities In this course you will mostly work with computers with brief presentations from the facilitator to develop your skills in using Adobe After Effects Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator Course Fee S$550.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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50 adobe Dreamweaver Cs5 - advanced techniques for Designers

Facilitator: Mr James Lee Adobe Certified Web Specialist 24 & 25 May 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours Facilitator:

adobe after effects Cs5 - Basic to intermediate

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Catherine Tan 22 & 23 February 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

adobe Dreamweaver Cs5 - Website Development

Mr James Lee Adobe Certified Web Specialist Mr Chris M S Adobe Certified Instructor 16 & 17 January 2012 15 & 16 March 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

adobe Dreamweaver Cs5.5 - Jumpstart to htmL5 & Css3

Facilitator: Mr James Lee Adobe Certified Web Specialist 16 & 17 April 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

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Synopsis Adobe After Effects CS5 enables you to create groundbreaking motion graphics and blockbuster visual effects. Put your ideas in motion and make it all come alive. Polish your productions with professional effects, hundreds of animation presets and much more. This course is specially designed for you if you are completely new to After Effects, learning the fundamental concepts and features you need to master the program. If you have been using Adobe Effects for a while, you will learn many advanced features, including tips and techniques for using the latest version. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Be familiar with the workflow Create a basic animation using effects and presets Animate text Work with shape layers Animate a multimedia presentation Animate layers Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites You should have a working knowledge of a computer and operating system. Activities In this course, you will be creating one or more specific elements on the real world project Help and feedback will be available through assistance from the facilitator Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This advanced course teaches web designers and aficionados on how to control the appearance of their web site by employing Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) which is considered best practices in web-design. You will also start to employ Ajax technology using Spry widgets and behaviours. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Create a highly interactive yet web standards website Appreciate the latest technologies that drives the Web Working with the best practices of website design Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Familiar with basic HTML or have experience working with Dreamweaver. Activities In this course you will mostly work with computers with brief presentations from the facilitator to develop your skills in using Adobe Dreamweaver to create a website Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis Adobe Dreamweaver Website Development is web layout course that provides you the knowledge and hands on practice you need to build and manage web sites using contemporary techniques. The workshop will be highly practical with you having ample opportunities to work with Dreamweaver to create a website. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Build and maintain a website with confidence and ease Appreciate the latest technologies that drives the web Overcome common pitfalls that besets website design Integrate the seamless workflow with other various Adobe technologies Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Familiar with the basic operations of a computer. Activities In this course you will mostly work with computers with brief presentations from the facilitator to develop your skills in using Adobe Dreamweaver to create a website Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis With the rapid growth of mobile and tablet devices, creating a web-site that looks good in a myriad of screen-sizes can be challenging. This course showcases Dreamweavers support for the latest web technologies using HTML5 and CSS3 in overcoming these obstacles. Focus will also be on resolving the different device target challenges ranging from playing videos without any plugins to creating snazzy designs using pure CSS3. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Understand the importance of HTML5 Integrate multimedia elements without any plugins Create design elements like drop-shadows and rounded corners without using graphics Create a site that looks good in multi-resolutions Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Familiar with web concepts and basic CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Activities In this course you will mostly work with computers with brief presentations from the facilitator to develop your skills in using Adobe Dreamweaver to create a website Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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52 adobe illustrator Cs5 fundamentals adobe Photoshop Cs5 advanced adobe Photoshop Cs5 Basic

adobe flash Cs5 - rich Content Creation

Facilitator:

Mr James Lee Adobe Certified Web Specialist 2 & 3 February 2012 4 & 5 April 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

Facilitator:

Mr Victor Cheah Siew Chuan Adobe Certified Instructor 7 June 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Facilitator:

Mr Victor Cheah Siew Chuan Adobe Certified Instructor 28 & 29 May 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

Facilitator:

Mr Victor Cheah Siew Chuan Adobe Certified Instructor 15 & 16 February 2012 18 & 19 April 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

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Synopsis This course teaches those who are interested in creating engaging and interactive content for presentation purposes or content for the web, on how to create highly interactive animation elements. You will learn to employ rich media like videos, sounds and typography to create engaging content for the web. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Integrate rich media like sound and video into an animated sequence Appreciate the seamless transitions working with the other Adobe applications Create interactive elements to enhance user-experiences Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Familiar with basic operations of a computer. Activities In this course you will mostly work with computers with brief presentations from the facilitator to develop your skills in using Adobe Flash to create interactive elements for the web Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This one-day course teaches the fundamental concepts and skills for working with Adobe Illustrator to create vector artwork for both print and the Web. The topics in this course cover capabilities and tools of Illustrator, the interface, image considerations, how to save and print Illustrator files, and working with basic shapes, selecting images and colour. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to use these skill sets to further enhance your lecture materials in order for the students to have a more visual learning experience during lectures. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Work with objects and symbols Identify key features of drawing and manipulating shapes Identify features of the colour and swatches palettes Add and format text Apply effects, filters and styles Work with layers Save for print and web Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Familiar with the basic operations of a computer. Activities In this course you will work individually at a computer, with presentations from the facilitator to develop your skills in using Photoshop software Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis In this course, you will learn advanced concepts in Photoshop. You will practice advanced image correction techniques, complex selections and working with layers and channels. You will also learn to create effects, understand colour calibration and enhance your productivity by the use of batch processes and Photoshop actions. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to use these skill sets to further enhance your materials in order for students to have more visual learning experience. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Evaluate different file types for use in print and web Use selective colour, unsharp mask filter and noise filter for advanced image correction Make selections by using the colour range command Work with layer comps for various choice of layout Use layer mask for selectively control, without erasing, the visible portions of an image Create a knockout effect with the knockout options Align and combine layers for advanced composition Use channel mask to hold colour information, to hold spot colour information, and to hold selections. Use channel mask to control filter effects Use quick mask mode to modify selections Apply effects using the liquify filter, lens correction filter, lens blur filter, photo filter, and vanishing point filters for keeping proper perspective Understand the use of different colour modes Work with monotones, duotones, tritones for the purpose of colour options Create colour dynamic using the merge to HDR command Work with automate commands like batch file processing, using photomerge, creating pdf presentation, and creating web photo gallery Create actions for the purpose of batch processing Create animated gif in Photoshop Learn more tips and tricks Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Attended a basic course of Adobe Photoshop and needed some advanced skills to use Photoshop more effectively. Activities In this course you will work individually at a computer with presentations from the facilitator, to develop your skills in using Photoshop software Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis In this course, you will learn to use several tools for selecting parts of images, move, duplicate, and resize images. You will learn to use layers and apply layer effects and filters to create special effects, including lighting and texture effects. Additionally, you will use painting tools and blending modes to create shading effects and will perform adjustments to contrast and colour balance. New features for CS5 will also be highlighted. Finally, you will save images in formats for print and Web use. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to use these skill sets to further enhance your lecture materials in order for the students to have a more visual learning experience during lectures. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify the differences between raster and vector graphics and manipulate Photoshops various graphic tools and controls Select appropriate resolutions for different image, output types, resize and crop image areas Select image areas using the Lasso, Marquee, Magic Wand tools and use alpha channels to save and load selections Create and manipulate multiple layers to composite images easily Apply blending and shading effects to create realistic composites Identify the characteristics of bitmap, grayscale, duotone and colour images Select colours using the Colour Palette, Colour Picker, Eyedropper tool and use Photoshops painting tools to create artwork or to retouch photographs Add and format text within an image and apply layer effects and filters to create special effects including lighting effects and textures Modify the brightness, contrast, colour balance, hue and saturation of images Save images in file formats for use with other applications and the Web Learn to use some new features of CS5 Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Familiar with the basic operations of a computer with little or no experience using Adobe Photoshop. Activities In this course you will work individually at computer, with presentations from the facilitator, to develop your skills in using Photoshop software Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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54 Basic studio Lightings setup for Digital Portrait Photography

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Mr Paul Ang 24 May 2012 9:30am 5:00pm 7.5 Hours

adobe Photoshop Cs5 master Class

Creating intelligent e-forms with acrobat 9

Facilitator: Mr James Lee Adobe Certified Web Specialist 20 February 2012 23 April 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Creating intelligent e-forms with acrobat 10

Facilitator: Mr James Lee Adobe Certified Web Specialist 18 June 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Facilitator:

Mr Victor Cheah Siew Chuan Adobe Certified Instructor 19 June 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

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Synopsis Learn Photoshop CS5 expert tips in just one day. Imagine being able to master some of the advanced Photoshop techniques exploited by the experts. In this session, you will walk through a set of Photoshop expert techniques which would take your knowledge of Photoshop to the next level. Upon completion of this course, you should be to use these skill sets to further enhance your lecture materials in order for the students to have a more visual learning experience during lectures. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Work in Camera Raw Create a split tone for a special effect in Camera Raw Merge multiple raw photos to 32-bit HDR Use Photoshop CS5s black and white converter Apply a split neutral density filter using smart objects Make a photo look like a gallery print Create an online photo gallery using the Adobe Media Gallery Put high resolution photos on the web by using Zoomify Use the Blend If to blend text into a picture creatively Realistic digital water colour painting Create and modify a video layer Work with 3D files Target Audience Professionals Pre-requisites Attended a basic and advanced course on Photoshop. Experienced users are also most welcome, particularly designers and photographers. Activities In this course you will work individually at a computer, with presentations from the facilitator, to develop your skills in using Photoshop software Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator

Synopsis In this practical course you will learn how to use various lighting techniques to achieve a correct exposure for the digital portraits in terms of the lighting contrast between the shadows and highlight areas of the human face. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Use the various lightings and lighting modifiers Set the lighting ratio required on the exposure meter to achieve proper exposure for digital portraits Target Audience Professionals Pre-requisites Basic knowledge of handling DSRL camera. You are encouraged to bring your own DSRL camera. Activities This session will provide you opportunities for hands on experience Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis PDF forms can be much more than something to print, fill out by hand, and fax back. Within Acrobat, interactive fields can be created easily for submission via email thus enabling a truly paperless exchange of information. Using Adobe Acrobat, you can easily create fillable PDF forms from existing documents. You can use the Acrobat Form Wizard to walk you through a series of simple steps to turn an existing form into a fillable PDF form or manually customise by having additional fields, checkboxes and drop-down menus. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Appreciate the different form components of Acrobat Utilise the Form Distribution process to aggregate data into a spreadsheet Sort, filter and print out the relevant data Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Familiar with using Adobe Acrobat. Activities In this course you will mostly work with computers with brief presentations from the facilitator to develop your skills in using Adobe Acrobat to create interactive forms. Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis You can now create interactive forms without the complexity of programming the form elements on your own. Using Adobe Acrobat, you can easily create fillable PDF forms from existing documents. You can use the Acrobat Form Wizard to walk you through a series of simple steps to turn an existing form into a fillable PDF form or manually customise by having additional fields, checkboxes, and drop-down menus. At the end of the session, you will be skilled to create an electronic form with confidence. You can include a digital signature in the forms too. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Appreciate the different form components of Acrobat Utilise the Form Distribution process to aggregate data into a spreadsheet Sort, filter and print out the relevant data Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Familiar with using Adobe Acrobat. Activities In this course you will mostly work with computers with brief presentations from the facilitator to develop your skills in using Adobe Acrobat to create interactive forms Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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56 Digital video Production getting started with twitter for teaching and as a tool for Professional Development
Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Chan Hsiao-yun 29 May 2012 9:30am 11:00am 1.5 Hours

Digital video editing with movie maker

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Catherine Tan 4 & 5 June 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

graphic Design appreciation

Ms Catherine Tan 5 & 6 January 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

Facilitator:

Ms Shirley Tan Adobe Master Instructor 19 March 2012 8 June 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

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Synopsis Movie Maker is a great video editor for the Windows user. It is capable of importing video from a digital camcorder so that you can edit your own movie on your computer. The course comes bundled with a large selection of movie effects, transitions and titling options. The courses greatest strength is its ease of use and video novices can pick it up quickly. The workshop will be highly practical as you will be involved in real-world editing approach and applied the techniques you have learnt to your video projects to enhance student learning and professional teaching and corporate learning in the community. Relevant videos will be played to learn the techniques of editing. This course is intended for anyone who is completely new to video editing and who wants to start or tackle a particular video project to enhance teaching and corporate learning. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Assemble a sequence of media clips Fine-tune a sequence Enhance a sequence with transitions, effects and titles Adjust audio clips and voice recording Export video Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Familiar with the basic operations of a computer, with little or no experience in Digital Video Editing. You are encouraged to bring a thumb drive to transport workshop projects at the end of the course. Activities You will have hands on experience using real-world footages to develop your skills in using Window Movie Maker with assistance from the facilitator There will also be opportunities for reflection and sharing sessions with fellow participants on various editing techniques Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis In this course, you will learn about the basic principles of making a video. The facilitator will take you through the three-step process: Pre-production stage, Production stage and Post-Production stage and also share with you a lot of real life experiences as how to make a good video. The course will be highly practical and have plenty of handson experience to learn the right approaches and techniques to produce different genre videos to enhance student learning, professional teaching and corporate learning in the community. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Plan the video and gather the resources you need Acquire basic digital video storyboarding techniques Essential shooting techniques Essential digital video camera techniques Essential lighting techniques Different video interviews techniques Capture different shot sizes Record sound Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Familiar with the basic operations of a computer. This course is intended for people who are completely new to video making and who may be wondering where to start or how to tackle a particular video project. You are encouraged to bring a thumb drive and save workshop projects at the end of the course. Activities In this course you will be working individually and in groups to develop your abilities in relation to the learning outcomes, to gain peer feedback on your progress, and to brainstorm Help and feedback will be available through course notes and assistance from the facilitator Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This is a hands on session that will take you through the basics of Twitter. We will spend some time trying out simple strategies for using it with learners and to build a PLN (Personal Learning Network). Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Use Twitter to follow Twitter users Track Twitter conversations with hashtags (e.g. #edtech) Tweet, retweet and mention (or reply to) users Use Twitter management applications TweetDeck and TweetChat Experiment with simple in-class uses of Twitter Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Researchers Pre-requisites You should have an unprotected Twitter account. You are not required to have any experience with using Twitter. You are required to use the TweetDeck software. You may choose to bring your laptop that already has it installed. This software is free to download from https://www.tweetdeck.com/desktop/ Activities This session will provide you opportunities for hands on experience Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This workshop is specially designed for professionals who want to uncover and harvest the power of managing business publications. Be it a newsletter, a marketing brochure or a booklet, you can now get significantly more productive and offer constructive ideas to your team. When engaging external designers or services, knowing these concepts ensure that you can communicate your requirements and needs clearly to them. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Take the guesswork out of your print publishing workflow Answer many mind-boggling questions such as: Why do I need to provide images in certain file format? and Why is the printed colour of my logo so different from what I saw on the screen? Understand the various stages of commercial printing Understand the principles of Visual Design Understand Typography myth Develop an eye to identify a good and bad publications Witness a professional demonstration on the key features in Photoshop and InDesign BONUS Problem solving: Facilitator will dispense advice on any existing graphics concerns or issues faced by you Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites A good starting point for anyone moving into the world of print publishing or anyone managing and co-ordinating the printing of collaterals. Activities The facilitator will provide a set of detailed course notes, case studies, examples and illustrations to help you grasp the print publishing workflow and concepts It will be done in a highly interactive manner, with discussions and analysis of case studies The facilitator will also guide the you to draft your own checklist which can be used when you are managing your own projects Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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58 making a simple Chromakey video no more Death by PowerPoint! Creating impactful Presentations
Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Ms Chan Hsiao-yun 11 June 2012 9:30am 11:30am 2 Hours

inDesign Cs5 Beginners to advanced

Power Design for Presentation

Facilitator:

Mr Chris M S Adobe Certified Instructor/ Ms Shirley Tan Adobe Master Instructor 9 & 10 February 2012 21 & 22 May 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr Eric Ng Chin San 13 June 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr Kelvin Lee 5 & 6 March 2012 14 & 15 May 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

Date: Time: Duration:

Synopsis This hands on course has been crafted for you to learn the features of InDesign quickly and effectively. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Set up an InDesign document using columns, grids, guides, margins, master pages and frames Import, edit, thread and style text Apply typographic controls like kerning, tracking and leading Add creative design elements and special effects to spice up your layout Import graphics from programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat Understand the digital printing process Identify printing errors in real time using pre-flight Prepare package to send for external printing Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites You should have a working knowledge of a computer and operating system. A good starting point for anyone moving into the world of publishing and also for print professionals who are switching to the InDesign software. Activities In this course, you will be working individually at the computers Equipped with a set of detailed course notes and practise files, the facilitator will carefully guide you through the software Concise explanation and brief case studies will further enhance the learning experience and achieve the learning outcome Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis In this course, you will learn basic concepts on videography in green screen background and applying chromakey for the treatment using free video editing software available online. You will be able to shoot interesting yet simple videos using consumer cameras and under normal room conditions. You will also learn to how to get affordable and appropriate materials for your green screen background. This course provides you a very cost effective way of doing a decent chromakey effect video even at home. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: The fundamental process of chromakey and usage Proper usage of clothing and background Basic knowledge in lighting conditions and exposure Capturing the subject and media transfers Using free video editing software available online (NCH Video Pad Editor) to edit Perform simple video/image compositing process and output Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites This course is designed for those who have little or no experience using consumer cameras and who needs to learn the basic skills that are necessary to produce an interesting chromakey effect video. Activities This session will provide you opportunities for hands on experience Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis Even though weve all endured mind-numbing PowerPoint sessions ourselves, not inflicting Death by PowerPoint on others can be a real challenge. This session aims to provide those with no background in design with some simple principles to follow when designing PowerPoint slideshows. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Apply some simple principles of PowerPoint design to produce effective PowerPoint slideshows for presentations Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Some experience with using PowerPoint. Activities You will attempt to apply the principles covered in this course to a PowerPoint slideshow you have created in the past Please bring your PPT file on a USB drive Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis Millions of powerpoint slides are being generated everyday and countless hours of hard work have been invested to prepare them. Sadly for most of the presentations, the presenters fail to bring their message across effectively. We have discovered that most people have no problems using PowerPoint. The main problem is that people do not understand how their audience absorbs and digests information visually. Very often ignoring fundamentals of design and visual communications. It is for this cause that Power Design For Presentation was created. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Understand the dynamics of design when creating your slides Know why certain fonts should never be used in presentations Discover the top five main annoyances of the audience Learn how to set yourself apart by creating unique templates Be equipped to present complex diagrams with an effective and powerful technique Discover how you can lead your audience through dataheavy presentation with Signposting Know how your audience processes your message as they listen to you Learn how your charts and diagrams can be presented with more creativity and efficiency Target Audience Lecturers, Teachers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites You must have good working knowledge of MS PowerPoint 2007. Activities You will be given PowerPoint slides to work on through the entire two days You will also be required to critique on the work done by other participants Course Fee S$550.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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60 sticky Presentations express Presentations that Wow your audience in a snap

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Mr Ang Tian Teck 17 January 2012 28 May 2012 1:00pm 5:00pm 4 Hours

Putting it altogether: after effects, Premiere Pro and encore

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Mr Woon Wai Meng 20 & 21 June 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

sticky Presentations Quick start ii Power of Presentations that Creates Lasting impressions
Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Mr Ang Tian Teck 6 & 7 February 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 16 Hours

video editing in adobe Premier Pro Cs5

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Ms Catherine Tan 9, 10 & 11 May 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 24 Hours

Synopsis Many have been awed by the visual effects and motion graphics, seen on big screens and television. But few realize it is achievable. Using the latest design tools which are widely available, they can make their very own ideas come true. The facilitator will share the various techniques used by professionals to create visual effects and motion graphics during the post-production or design phases. Techniques shared can be used for visual effects compositing, home videos, even as teaching illustrations. Learning Outcomes The final objective for this course is to share the various techniques used by professionals to create visual effects and motion graphics during the post-production or design phases. Techniques shared can be used for visual effects compositing, home videos, even as teaching illustrations. At the end of the course, you should be able to: Apply techniques (e.g. Video editing, Sound effects, Green-screen keying, Visual effects compositing, Motion graphics animations) to produce a DVD menu with rich motion graphics Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Instructional Designers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Ability to use either a Macintosh or PC is a must. Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Encore, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro would be preferred. Activities You are encouraged to actively participate in the session and try to complete a project which you can freely use in any of your personal projects Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The Amazing Sticky Presentations Express is a condensed version of the 2-day flagship Sticky Presentations workshop. This is a unique interactive training workshop that opens doors for the individual to be a better presenter. The workshop is delivered without hands on and so no computer is required during the workshop. Concepts and techniques for developing presentations that create lasting impressions will be explored. This workshop is suitable for anyone who aspires to be a better presenter, including educators who are looking to create appealing presentations to enhance students understanding. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Understand the importance of effective presentation design and what is required for an effective delivery Apply the concept of Sticky Presentations and develop alternative approaches to presentation design Break away from bullet point templates of PowerPoint and develop presentation visuals that create lasting impressions Create presentation using effective messages and images in PowerPoint and Keynote Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Basic knowledge of using presentation software is required (e.g. PowerPoint or Keynote). Presentation experience would be an advantage. Activities This course consists of lectures, sharing and mini-exercises You will be participating in short exercises that require you to think-out-of-the-box and share your ideas There will be individual and group exercises One of the exercises will require you to make a 60 seconds presentation Course Fee S$200.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The Amazing Sticky Presentations Quick Start II is a unique interactive training workshop that opens doors for the individual to be a better presenter. This workshop is delivered to allow immediate applications through hands on exercises and experimentation of advanced techniques using workplace presentation projects. This workshop is suitable for anyone who aspires to be a better presenter, including educators who are looking to create appealing presentations that enhance students understanding. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Understand the importance of effective presentation design and what is required for an effective delivery Apply the concept of Sticky Presentations and develop alternative approaches to presentation design Break away from bullet point templates of PowerPoint and develop presentation visuals that create lasting impressions Create presentation using effective messages and images in PowerPoint and Keynote Apply advanced techniques to workplace presentation projects Receive evaluation report of presentation Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Basic knowledge of using presentation software is required (e.g. PowerPoint or Keynote). Presentation experience would be an advantage. Activities This course consists of lectures, sharing and mini-exercises You will be participating in short exercises that require you to think-out-of-the-box and share your ideas There will be individual and group exercises One of the exercises will require you to make a 60 seconds presentation There will be a hands on session where you will work on your notebook or computer applying the concept learnt to actual presentations you do at work You will get to present your final project at the end of the two days and receive a presentation evaluation report Course Fee S$400.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The overall aim of the workshop is to introduce the basic and intermediate features of Adobe Premiere Pro CS5, a powerful video editing software package designed for both professionals and amateurs. Premiere Pro can capture audio and video from a variety of sources including HDV and mini DV, AVCHD and etc. Educators can use digital videos to enhance student learning and professional teaching. This workshop will be highly practical as you will be involved in real world editing approach and apply the techniques learnt to your video projects. The lesson will follow the typical sequential steps video editors use to complete a project, starting with acquiring video, laying down a cuts only video, adding effects, sweetening the audio track and exporting the project to DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or Flash. Relevant videos will be played back for you to watch and learn the techniques of editing. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Connect the digital video camera to the PC Optimise settings for capturing video for editing Arrange storyboards Assemble a sequence of footage Fine tune a sequence Enhance a sequence with transitions, effects and titles Adjust audio clips Export video Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites You are encouraged to bring a thumb drive to transport workshop projects at the end of the course. Activities You will have a lot of hands on experience using real life footages to develop your skills in using Premiere Pro CS5 with assistance from the facilitator There will be opportunities for reflection and sharing sessions with fellow participants on various editing techniques Course Fee S$550.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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62 Better online search and reference Common mistakes in Writing research grants
Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Professor Cheung Yin Bun 20 March 2012 3:00pm 4:30pm 1.5 Hours

Leadership and influence

managing research Papers for the Busy graduate student

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Professor Casey Chan 18 January 2012 2:00pm 3:30pm 1.5 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr Chander Naidu 11 April 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Facilitator:

Mr Preetam Suresh Rai Apple Distinguished Educator 28 March 2012 2:00pm 4:00pm 2 Hours

Date: Time: Duration:

Synopsis The course describes the importance of influence for leaders in todays complex organizations. It demonstrates how you can influence your organization, build stakeholder alliances and engage in constructive dialogue to address possible blind spots. It helps you to promote consensus and action, as well as manage and motivate for long-term results. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Understand the role of a leader Understand the different behavioural styles of others, relative to your own Be more adaptable and effective in your communication with others Use three techniques (credibility, reciprocity and persuasion) to increase influence Analyze stakeholders to prepare the appropriate influence strategy to get things done Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites You need to prepare a personal profile which includes a PASSION questionnaire prior to the course. Activities This workshop will provide you with experiential learning opportunities. There will be individual/group exercises, self-reflection, facilitated discussions, role plays and action planning Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This presentation will help you become a better online researcher. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Use smarter Google search Find presentations and research papers on a particular topic Search language specific content - what are good search engines and forums for Chinese, Japanese and other internets Social search for online ethnography Archive tools and time shifting tools that let you mark content for future reading on mobile devices Search for audio and video Perform reputation analysis on online sources and online trust Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Researchers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites You should have basic internet skills. Activities There are some hands on during the course Course Fee S$100.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This information sharing session aims to help researchers develop competitive grant applications for clinical studies. It will focus on the mistakes commonly seen in grant applications and on the prevention of such mistakes. It will go through the four major sections of a typical grant application: Aims, Significance, Preliminary Data, and Methods, as well as logistics and budget matters. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Understand the general structure and major components of a grant application for submission to funding agencies for clinical research Identify the common mistakes in different parts of a grant application Know how to prevent the common mistakes Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Researchers, Professionals Pre-requisites Nil Activities Seminar style with opportunities for interaction and feedback Course Fee S$50.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis Modern journal reference management software can save you time to improve your research efficiency and to keep up with the latest research publications. There are a wide variety of tools that enable the user to search, save, organize, cite and share bibliographic data. The advantage of using journal reference management software is that it reduces multiple steps normally required in managing bibliography and PDFs to a few simple clicks or a drag and drop. WizFolio is a web-based journal management application using the latest Web 2.0 technology. There are two additional productivity tools in WizFolio, one for citation and the other for gathering information from any webpage. This workshop will help you acquire the skills necessary to use WizFolio to organize, share and cite your research collection. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Create folders, flag and tag items Search using Simple and Advance tools Search using native search interface Locate PDFs with one click Create new items - manually - by uploading PDFs, - by copying from clipboard - by importing from RIS file Using Citation tool for citing in scholarly writing, including: - Inserting in-text citation - Editing citation - Choosing citation style - Editing and saving citation style Grabbing information from webpage and inserting it into your account Target Audience Graduate Students, NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Researchers Pre-requisites Nil Activities Hands on opportunities during the info-sharing session Course Fee Nil

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64 Creatif thinking Personal Branding for educators relationship management and social Problem solving
Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Dr Agnes Chang Shook Cheong 10 January 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Writing in the scientific style

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Dr Carmel Heah 29 March 2012 10 May 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr Lim Jun Han 26 & 27 March 2012 9:00am 5:00pm & 9:00am 1:00pm 12 Hours

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Mr Preetam Suresh Rai 13 January 2012 2:00pm 5:00pm 3 Hours

Synopsis As a scientist or an engineer, you need to write about your research and communicate your findings for a variety of purposes from applying for grants to writing journal articles or conference papers. A strong writing style is essential both to inform readers and persuade readers. A good scientific writing style is characterised by precision, clarity, conciseness, directness, simplicity of language, and logical flow. In this workshop, you will learn to write with these characteristics by using language and grammar tools appropriately.

Synopsis This course will discuss the ingredients for creativity. It will show that creativity is a natural attribute in all of us and a right attitude of mind will allow this innate ability to express itself as well as open us to take a more creative outlook in our handling of day-to-day tasks. It introduces the CREATIF way as a strategy to bring this about at the individual level as well as for application in a group situation. You will take home from the workshop ideas and tools to enhance creativity in conducting lessons and in your research work. You will also be better equipped to bring out the creativity in your students. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Apply the CREATIF way to problem solving Tap on the power of the intuition for creativity Make necessary adjustments to your lifestyle to allow for the development of creative habits Create a working environment conducive for creativity, both at the personal level and when working with others Encourage creativity among your staff and engender a creative climate in the office environment (for supervisors) Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Teachers, Trainers, Researchers, Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities Brain-teasers and puzzles will be used to highlight common mistakes and mindsets that hamper creativity There will be games and problem solving simulations to bring home some key lessons of the workshop Some of the activities will be carried out individually, others in groups Course Fee S$350.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis As students and the industry become more aware of the web, they want to learn more about their trainers and consultants. It is very likely that they will Google your name before they write to you. Online workshops and seminars are also increasing in popularity helping us reach out beyond our borders. It is time we start building our online profiles and increase our visibility on the web. In this workshop we will explore platforms and strategies that will help you monitor and build your online visibility. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Scan and monitor your online reputation Create a LinkedIn profile for professional networking Use Facebook pages and blogs to interact with your audience Create podcasts to build a collection of stories Know where and how you can give webinars and speak in live events in Singapore and the region Build your personal branding plan Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Trainers, Researchers, Professionals Pre-requisites Basic internet skills Activities In this course you will work individually at a computer Help and feedback will be available from the facilitator Course Fee S$150.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis Employers have found Singapore workers skilled in resolving technical problems, but are generally weak in managing relationships at work and social problem solving. Poor relationship management will disrupt smooth working routine and weaken the efficiency of workers. This course attempts to alert you to the significance of relationship management and social problem solving in your working and social lives. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Connect relationship management and social problem solving to efficiency in working life and leadership Self-analyze your efficiency in relationship management and social problem solving Develop essential relationship management skills and social problem solving skills to enhance your working and social life Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities You will engage in sharing experiences and application of skills learnt in problem solving Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify the key characteristics of an effective scientific writing style Demonstrate these characteristics at sentence-level and discourse-level writing tasks Edit your own writing as well as that of others using a style checklist Target Audience NTU/NIE Faculty, Lecturers, Researchers Pre-requisites Nil Activities Brief presentations by the facilitator Analysis of samples of good and poor writing Individual and group writing tasks Peer review of drafts Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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66 the role of social emotional Competencies in a successful Career and relationship

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Dr Agnes Chang Shook Cheong 13 March 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

self-assessment on social emotional Competencies

Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration: Dr Agnes Chang Shook Cheong 23 February 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

thinking, affective skills and employability skills

Dr Agnes Chang Shook Cheong 12 April 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours Facilitator: Date: Time: Duration:

Working with Passion

Mr Chander Naidu 9 February 2012 9:00am 5:00pm 8 Hours

Synopsis The workshop aims to assist you in understanding ones own strengths and weaknesses in social-emotional competencies. The self-feedback would enhance the maximizing of ones strengths and improving ones weaknesses. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify the factors influencing your social-emotional competencies Devise ways of nurturing your strengths and minimizing your weaknesses Self-analyse the situations when you are weakest in selfcontrol and objective decision making Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities In this workshop, participants will be engaged in think-pairshare dilemma case solving and role-play Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The workshop attempts to introduce the importance and concept of soft skills to participants. A successful career in the 21st century requires more than just paper qualifications. Employers look for potential employees with good communication skills, team spirit, initiatives and a positive attitude. Relationships at work in social circles and family also need to be lubricated with soft skills. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Identify the factors promoting a successful career and strong relationships Identify pitfalls in beliefs that knowledge and skills alone are adequate in securing promotion Develop social-emotional competencies to enhance your career and strengthen relationships Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities You will be engaged in think-pair-share problem-solving activities and role-play Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis The workshop will connect relationships between critical thinking and affective skills and their importance in employability. Employers are interested in engaging employees who are skilled in providing solutions to technical and social problems as this would promote productivity in the organization. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Explain the importance of critical thinking, problem solving, affective skills in employability Analyze and identify your own short falls in the skills required in employability Develop the necessary skills to enhance your employability Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Nil Activities You will be engaged in self-analysis and problem-solving situations Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

Synopsis This course helps to enhance your work attitude and build the behavioural skills that reflect PASSION in your work. It is an interactive learning solution that enables you to understand how to live the PASSION principles, i.e. how it relates to the things you do on a daily basis. You will be asked to bring with you real life situations and scenarios that you face, where you can then discuss ways to address these situations with PASSION. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, you should be able to: Practice working with PASSION Be aware and practice the individual principles that make up the PASSION principles Apply the skills to self empowerment, relationship building, assertiveness and personal goal setting

Target Audience Professionals, Administrators Pre-requisites Pre-work includes a personal profile and pre-reading on Parable of Leadership. Activities The workshop uses an experiential learning approach which includes individual/group exercises, self-reflection, facilitated discussions, role plays, video vignettes and action planning Course Fee S$300.00 (subject to 7% GST) * Fee waived for NTU/ NIE Faculty and Staff.

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upcoming events in 2012/13

international Conference on Computers in education, iCCe 2012
Singapore : November/December 2012 (Dates to be confirmed) The 20 th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2012, will be held in November/December 2012 in Singapore. The ICCE 2012 is organized by the AsiaPacific Society for Computers in Education and will be cohosted by the National Institute of Education and Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, NTU. ICCE 2012 will be a meta-conference for researchers in the Asia-Pacific region to connect with international research communities for the worldwide dissemination and sharing of ideas for research in the field of Computers in Education. The five-day conference will foster the building of research communities in the field of Computers in Education. Researchers and graduate students are welcomed to participate in the Conference to exchange research findings in the frontier areas of Computers in Education.

Possible topics that could be addressed (but not exhausting the possibilities) are:
ICCE Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education/ Intelligent Tutoring System (AIED/ITS) and Adaptive Learning ICCE Conference on Computer-supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) and Learning Sciences ICCE Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Open Contents, and Standards ICCE Conference on Classroom, Ubiquitous, and Mobile Technologies Enhanced Learning (CUMTEL) ICCE Conference on Game and Toy Enhanced Learning and Society (GTEL&S) ICCE Conference on Technology, Pedagogy and Education
More information about the conference will be released shortly.

international Council for educational media Conference 2013

The International Council for Education Media (ICEM) is an international organization that brings together global expertise in the field of educational technology. Its annual conference is an interdisciplinary forum that provides opportunities for educators, researchers, media producers, and practitioners to meet and debate issues that relate to educational technology. ICEMs goals are: to provide a channel for the international exchange and evaluation of information, experience and materials in the field of educational media as they apply to pre-school, primary and secondary education, to technical and vocational, industrial and commercial training, teacher training, continuing and distance education. to foster international liaison among individuals and organizations with professional responsibility in the field of educational media. to cooperate with other international organizations in the development and application of educational technology for practice, research, production, and distribution in this field. The ICEM Conference 2013 will be held in Singapore from 1 4 Oct 2013 (tentative). Topics of interest includes (but not excluding associated areas): Design thinking and its application Arts-based approaches to education, design and problem solving eLearning theory, design, and practice Learning design (theory and practice) Games in education and training Mobile learning applications Visual and media literacy Design research across disciplines Accessibility and assistive technologies Technology and social justice Distance education and online environments Educational media production and distribution Research and evaluation methods in educational technology Teacher education and lifelong learning Applications of technology in business, government, and medicine

More information of ICEM can be found at http://www.icem-cime.org/.

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