Upcoming Events

Data are the foundations of the social and biological sciences. Familiarizing yourself with a programming language can help you better understand the roles that data play in your field. Learn to develop and train your data skills for free at our R workshops! The D-Lab's R Fundamentals workshop is a four-part introductory series that will teach you R from scratch with clear introductions, concise examples, and support documents. You will learn how to download and install the open-sourced R Studio software, import, export, manipulate, and visualize data, and learn to write shorthand functions of your code. After completion of this workshop you will have a foundational understanding to create, organize, and utilize workflows for your personal research. Each of the four parts is divided into a lecture-style format interrupted by short breaks, challenge problems, and discussions. Instructors and TAs are dedicated to engaging you in the classroom and answering questions in plain language. No prior experience or background knowledge is required.

Enhancing Student Participation Zoom meeting information is linked above on the event page for your workshop under "Online Location/Join Online Event" *This workshop fulfills a requirement for the Certificate of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education. In order to receive credit for the Certificate of Teaching and Learning:  Arrive punctually and attend the entire meeting. Complete the attendance form at the end of the session (you can review your records under Event History or Path). For attendance tracking ease, we ask that you use your given name as your display name in Zoom.

This four-part, interactive workshop series is your complete introduction to programming Python for people with little or no previous programming experience. By the end of the series, you will be able to apply your knowledge of basic principles of programming and data manipulation to a real-world social science application.

Toast of Berkeley was established in 2009 to foster a community of people interested in becoming more confident and effective public speakers and leaders. We have created a loyal following of students, educators, and professionals with diverse backgrounds from all over the world. We welcome everyone. Whether English is or isn't your first language, if you are just starting out with leadership or public speaking and wish to improve your skills, come join us! Toast of Berkeley is part of Toastmasters International, a world leader in communication and leadership development, with 357,000 members. Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30 p.m.  Meetings conducted via Zoom Presented by: UC Berkeley VSPA & Toast of Berkeley

Qualtrics is a powerful online tool available to Berkeley community members that can be used for a range of data collection activities.  Primarily, Qualtrics is designed to make web surveys easy to write, test, and implement, but the software can be used for data entry, training, quality control, evaluation, market research, pre/post-event feedback, and other uses with some creativity.  This overview will introduce a simple workflow using the system with an orientation to the main interfaces for web survey design, sample management, corresponding with sample members, and exporting data at the end of the field period.  Examples from completed surveys in public health, economics, program evaluation, and other disciplines will be incorporated in the overview. This workshop will introduce students to the basics of designing a survey instrument using the Qualtrics platform, such as randomization and survey flow. We will also cover more advanced topics like implementing embedded data and using javascript, as well as tips and tricks on how to use your design to maximize the number of quality responses you get.

Ever wonder about the red indicators next to your bCourses files? The Ally tool provides instructors with visual indicators (students do not see the indicators) gauging the accessibility of files and assigns an accessibility score. Attend this workshop to learn how to improve the accessibility of your bCourses files so students using assistive technologies can better access content. For an overview of this tool visit https://youtu.be/k5hg0Qm_4Ms(link is external). In addition to providing accessibility indicators, the Ally tool also converts files to HTML, EPUB, electronic braille, MP3 (audio), and over 30 translated languages. This supports students with disabilities, English language learners, and students who prefer to engage with learning materials on mobile devices. If you cannot attend this workshop but have further questions, please contact [email protected](link sends e-mail). Log in via CalNet to register for Moving from Red to Green: Ally in bCourses (5/6). Registration closes on May 5, 2021 - 5:00pm.

Have you ever wondered if your students were really “getting it,” or been surprised with low student grades when you thought all was well? Research shows that frequent, low-stakes assessments (i.e., formative assessments), like quizzes, reflective activities, and live polling, help instructors to check in with students’ learning and enhance students’ success. Low-stakes assessments also help to decrease students’ anxiety and favor timely, formative feedback that supports students’ learning. In this interactive workshop, participants will engage with example strategies for implementing frequent, low-stakes assessments into their course designs and discuss how to effectively gauge student learning over time. Log in via CalNet to register for Strategies for Assessing Student Learning in Remote Courses (5/7). Registration closes on May 6, 2021 - 5:00pm.

Toast of Berkeley was established in 2009 to foster a community of people interested in becoming more confident and effective public speakers and leaders. We have created a loyal following of students, educators, and professionals with diverse backgrounds from all over the world. We welcome everyone. Whether English is or isn't your first language, if you are just starting out with leadership or public speaking and wish to improve your skills, come join us! Toast of Berkeley is part of Toastmasters International, a world leader in communication and leadership development, with 357,000 members. Now on Zoom every Tuesday 6:15-7:30pm at https://zoom.us/j/555850585

Gain insights into the mechanisms of academic hiring, and use the perspective to strengthen your chances for success while you are on the job market.  This broad overview will focus on helping you prepare for your faculty job search, and provide practical suggestions and resources to support your efforts. Learn what to expect from the typical hiring process, the differences (and similarities) in hiring at teaching or research-focused institutions, and how to present yourself effectively in preliminary and campus interviews. Register here: https://forms.gle/RpTRfKbv3Jh3Fcp36

The Training in Advanced Data Analytics for Behavioral and Social Sciences (TADA-BSSR) Webinar Series is a virtual lecture series that covers advanced data analytics and data science underlying modern behavioral and social sciences research, with presentations from experts showing the basics of data management, representation, computation, statistical inference, data modeling, causal inference, and various other topics relevant to “big data” and teaching for behavioral and social sciences researchers. TADA-BSSR Webinar Series Integrating Data Analytics into the Social and Behavioral Science Research Lifecycle Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021 Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern Time Registration: Register to receive Zoom access link. Registration link will be available when speaker is announced. This event is FREE to attend, but pre-registration is required. Presentations will be streamed live on Zoom, recorded, and archived on YouTube.

Need to record asynchronous lecture content to provide to your students? Not sure what to use or how to get started? In this workshop, you’ll learn about the various tools (including Zoom and Kaltura Capture) you can use, and understand the pros and cons of each. You’ll leave knowing how to get started and where to turn to for help with each option. We’ll focus on the two primary tools that DLS supports for lecture capture (Zoom and Kaltura Capture) but will also touch upon the circumstances in which you might want to use other tools.