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Webinar SeriesMCCA has developed a webinar series, Adapting to COVID-19: Higher Ed and the Transition to Online Learning, for college and university faculty and staff to learn tips, tricks, and best practices for this accelerated transition to teaching online and working remotely. Thought leaders are from a range of institutions and businesses and will share their strategies and experiences. This series is fluid, meaning we welcome future topic proposals and presenters. Please reach out to our Professional Development Team at even[email protected]. This webinar series is provided to all at no cost. Friday, March 27 at 11:15 a.m. CST A 3-4 person panel will answer questions from virtual attendees. Please submit your questions via email. We’ll also take questions during the live event, but submitting them in advance will help us determine the focus topics. We can’t promise to answer every question, but all questions at the intersection of higher education and COVID-19 are welcome and encouraged. Presenters Jack Lee Hayes Stephanie Witcher Angela Walker Barbie Underwood, MSW, LCSW Thursday, March 26 at 1:15 p.m. CST After colleges and universities around the nation moved on-ground courses to an online modality in response to the spread of COVID-19, many education technology companies have started offering free (or discounted) resources to educators to help with the transition from in-person to online learning. Learn how MCCA’s partners are here to support you. Presentations will be in the form of lightning talks: a high-energy, 10-minute showcase. Presenters Peter Phippen Alice Cifuentes Jessica Hoskins Art Janowiak III Derrick Reives Chad Adams Tuesday, March 31 at 2:15 p.m. CST We will examine how an online learning environment affects the way to which a student feels personally connected with other students and the instructor in a virtual environment and ways instructors can create a personal connection with students. Presenters Grace Moser Anna Blackford, MSN-Ed, RN Melissa Wittmer Lauren Dickens Wednesday, April 1 at 11:15 a.m. CST For many, working from home for the first time means figuring out how to stay on task in a new environment that may not lend itself to productivity, but there are ways to deliver results and avoid going stir-crazy. From setting up a good workspace to the way you communicate with your team, we’re sharing everything you need to know to be successful. Presenters Ana Hernandez Blackstad, M.Ed. Dr. Chris DeGeare Laura Romero Ambrosia Harrison Thursday, April 2 at 2:15 p.m. With the closure of many campuses, continuing student support services in a virtual environment is paramount. We’ll discuss how to create and nurture a virtual campus community that incorporates the support services and systems students need to be successful during this challenging time. Presenters Debbie Fowler Dr. Joe Parisi Dr. Rita Gulstad Roy Simmons James McDougle Kathleenn Rewey Friday, April 3 at 2:15 p.m. In response to the uncertainties presented by COVID-19, many colleges and universities have asked their employees to work remotely. This new policy leaves many employees and their managers working out of the office and separated from each other for the first time. Our panel will provide specific steps that managers can take without great effort to improve the engagement and productivity of remote employees, even when there is little time to prepare. Presenters Christina Hubbard John Linhorst Crystal Berry Wednesday, March 25 at 11:15 a.m. CST This accelerated transition to teaching remotely in a disrupted environment is a big challenge for any instructor. This session provides broad guidance and insights on best practices and tips for online learning. Presenters Donna Pritchard, RHIA LPN Leslie Buck Scott Taylor |