UMass Amherst

DBC Instructor Orientation - January 23 & 24,
504 Goodell

Attendance

All Dean's Book Course instructors are expected to attend the morning January orientation session. Instructors may choose the date they will attend.
    RSVP to deansbook@comcol.umass.edu to let us know which date you'll attend.

The afternoon technology session is optional. If you plan to stay for the afternoon session, please tell us in your RSVP.

Agenda

  • 8:30  - Coffee, morning snacks, and introductions
  • 9:00 -  Welcome and announcements
  • 9:15  - Changes to the syllabi and assignments
  • 10:00 - Small groups: topics for discussion and research
  • 10:45 - Break
  • 11:00 - Full-group exchange and discussion
  • 12:00 - Wrap-up
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  • 12:30 - Optional technology session (lunch included) with hands-on instruction in using Smart Classroom equipment and other media.

 

 

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