Past Events and Programs

The Power of Storytelling

Storytelling is the oldest form of education. It's a powerful way we connect and make sense of our world. Join Margaret Nichols, a career counselor in the Center for Career Connections, to create your story to connect with your students, colleagues, or others. In this 2-session workshop, we will...       Refresh, relax and ...

The Sum of Us – Book Discussion – Winter 2023

What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together (New) We invite you to read and discuss Heather McGhee's book, The Sum of Us, which outlines what she has named the Solidarity Dividend. Our country was built on the belief that for one person to win, another must lose. In other words, there is ...

Transparent and Relevant Assessment

This workshop is part of the Developing Instructor Academy. As instructors, we all realize the importance of assessment when it comes to student learning and success. Have we considered, though, the purpose and impact of the traditional grading system, and considered alternatives? Do we take the time to make sure we are assessing what students ...

Unemployment Benefits for Adjunct Faculty

If you are an adjunct faculty, you may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits at the end of the quarter! Come to this workshop to determine your eligibility and learn how to file for benefits. Thursday, November 16, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Faculty Commons, D104H or on Teams Teams: Click here to join the meeting ...

Unlocking our Teaching Potential

Join this 90-minute session to explore creative strategies like design thinking to reconsider your course. Our very own Deborah Leblang (Art Department) will share ideas from Stanford's d.school about achieving innovation through inspiration. This workshop will lead participants through relevant examples and prepare participants to redesign a course module using tools introduced in the session. ...

Updating Your Faculty CV

Is it time to update your CV? Are you confident you know the difference between a resume or CV? How do other college instructors structure their CV? Join our BC Center for Career Connections staff and your colleagues in this 2-session workshop designed to support your newest CV updates, whether you’re applying for a new ...

Using Mid-Quarter Course Evaluations! They Work! (New)

Do you ever read your course evaluations wishing you had that information to make changes during the quarter to support those students? Have you ever done, or thought about doing, mid-term evaluations with your students? Learn about the pilot student feedback project we ran in winter and spring 2021, with 28 instructors and 950 students! ...

Using Sketchnotes in Your Classroom

Sketchnotes are rich visual notes created from a mix of handwriting, drawings, shapes, and visual elements like arrows, boxes, and lines. Sketchnoting combines traditional handwritten notes with drawings, symbols, and other creative elements. With sketchnotes, you can provide students with an engaging map of ideas with clear visual cues. Visual cues will foster long-term recall, conceptual understanding and developing ideas more comprehensively ...

Virtual Reality 101 for Experimenters

The future is here! Come to explore the tools and possibilities of VR in education. The focus of this workshop is to introduce Bellevue College faculty to virtual reality devices and applications with a view to determining how this technology can be used for teaching in a chosen academic discipline. This short course includes demos with a variety of VR equipment ...

Virtual Teaching Talks

Join us for these Virtual Teaching Talks this summer to engage with and learn from each other. In each 2-hour session, there will be two presentations by experienced and inspiring instructors, designed for faculty to share teaching concerns and discuss techniques and strategies. This is open to all faculty. Grab your coffee/tea and join us! ...