September 5 @ 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Inclusive Excellence Hub Open House The Inclusive Excellence Hub 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley Visit the Inclusive Excellence Hub, a community space for graduate students. Drop by anytime to explore, connect with other students, and chat with our Diversity and Community Fellows. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. The first 100 students to attend will receive a free t-shirt! Offerings: - FREE shirts for the 100 students - Guided tours - Food: breakfast, lunch, snacks (drop by anytime!)
September 5 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Easy Attendance Tracking with iClicker & Poll Everywhere Virtual In this workshop, you will learn how to streamline attendance-taking processes in your classes using iClicker and Poll Everywhere. We will explore the functionalities of each platform and provide hands-on guidance on how to effectively leverage them to automate attendance tracking, and syncing to bCourses gradebook. By the end of this workshop you will: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the features and capabilities of bCourses, iClicker, and PollEverywhere for attendance tracking Develop practical skills to effectively set up and manage attendance automation Learn strategies to enhance student engagement and participation through interactive attendance-taking methods Build confidence in implementing attendance automation tools to streamline administrative tasks and focus more on teaching and learning This workshop is designed for anyone who is interested in optimizing their classroom management processes through the automation of attendance-taking. No prior experience with the platforms is required, but basic familiarity with bCourses and engagement tools (iClicker, Poll Everywhere) would be beneficial. Registration is Required.
September 5 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Planning your Fall Semester Virtual Success begins with a clear roadmap and well-defined goals. In this interactive workshop, our facilitators will guide you in creating a strategic plan to set and achieve goals that align with your priorities. Whether you aim to excel in research, pursue further studies, or explore diverse career paths, you will leave this workshop with structure, tools, and tips for your semester plan. Registration required.