MLI Faculty Professional Development
AUGUST 2015
August 8: Launch of Mobile Learning Baseline Survey: http://tinyurl.com/usfmli
Pads in the Classroom: Productivity, Presentation and Collaboration.
| Productivity | Presentation | Collaboration |
| Office - iWork | Keynote | Google Docs (Docs, Sheets, Slides) |
| Canvas | PowerPoint | Socrative |
| Evernote | Penultimate | Zoom |
Discipline specific applications using the iPad (open discussion and activity)
- Museum Studies: Wednesday, Septmeber 30th, 1:00-3:00pm
- Teacher Education: Friday, September 25th, 10:00am-12:00pm
- EMBA: Tuesday, August 25th, 9-11am
Student Orientations
8/11: Teacher Education San Jose Branch Campus
8/14: EMBA Downtown Campus
8/25: Museum Studies
Mobile Tech Support
Mobile Tech Support trainers are available to provide as needed support. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please use the following sign-up sheet: Mobile Tech Signup Sheet.
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 23rd, 12:00-1:30pm: Accessibility in iOS presentation with Dr. Luiz Perez, McLaren Conference Center, 250
Description: Accessibility in iOS
Luis Pérez will discuss his experiences with the accessibility of iOS devices and how this can impact learning outcomes. The following topics will be explored:
Bio
Luis Pérez received his doctorate in special education from the University of South Florida. Luis is the author of Mobile Learning for All: Supporting Accessibility with the iPad, from Corwin Press. In recognition of his accomplishments in the field of educational technology, Luis was selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) in 2009. He is the Professional Learning Chair of the Inclusive Learning Network of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). His work has appeared in publications such Teaching Exceptional Children, Closing the Gap Solutions, THE Journal, and The Loop Magazine. In addition to his work in educational technology, Luis is an avid photographer whose work has been featured in The App Whisperer website, the New York Times Bits Blog and the Sydney Morning Herald.
RSVP: Click here
NOVEMBER
Using your iPad to Create Interactive and Engaged Learning (attend on of the following dates)
This hands-on PD workshop will introduce several of the content creation apps to help you and your students develop engaging products. Apps include: iMovie, Explain Everything, NearPod and Adobe Slate.
DECEMBER
Wednesday, December 9th 2015: End of Semester Wrap with MLI Participants (12:00-2:00pm)
A discussion will be facilitated about the use of iPads in higher education, with contributions from participating faculty who taught using their iPad this semester.
JANUARY
One-on-one meetings with individual faculty who will be teaching in the MLI program spring 2016.
FEBRUARY
February 3rd, 2016, 12:30-2:00pm: Using Mobile Technology in the Service of Inter-Professional Learning and Community. Location: McLaren 250
This talk will be delivered by Sabba Quidwai, an Apple Distinguished Educator based at the University of Southern California. Sabba will discuss her experiences integrating Apple technology into the Physician Assistant Program at University of Southern California; in particular, how she has worked with faculty to leverage mobile technology in ways that foster inter-professional learning, community service and digital literacy across the curriculum. The audience will be faculty and staff from USF. The presentation will be 90 minutes with Q&A.
MARCH
iPads in Higher Education conference, March 16-18, 2016: Free to USF faculty and staff
MAY
Tuesday, May 18th, 2016: End of Semester Wrap with MLI Participants (12:00-2:00pm)
A discussion will be facilitated about the use of iPads in higher education, with contributions from participating faculty who taught using their iPad this semester.