Characteristics of a 'Great Teacher'

Please leave your comments and suggests concerning the Lecture by Roger Shank,  Jan. 24.

Final Seminar Spring 2012

After a full semester's worth of presentations on teaching with technology what have we learned? What are the advantages, what are the problems we encounter? Where do we go from here? Provost Rory Hume, earlier presenters and participants  reflect on teaching practices and attempt to delineate a plan on how to best proceed in the UAEU environment.

Seminar 12

Library Digital Resources and Technologies 
Presented by Mr Ali Abdullah, Mr Fadl Musa & Ms Mary Kay Rathke (Library Deanship)

After a move to an all e-Journal collection, e-books represent the second stage in the evolution of digital resources at the UAEU libraries, offering many possibilities as their functional capabilities are continually rising. In a rapidly developing mobile environment, e-books are changing the concept of the book and the way users engage with information. The UAEU librarians will talk about new options for content acquisition and access, and about changes that are laying the foundation for a potentially drastic shift in the ever-evolving relationship between libraries, resources, and their patrons.

Seminar 11

Double Feature from UGRU

Presented by Ms Pamela Johnson & Mr Stephen Lock

Pamela Johnson

Using Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching

Web 2.0 tools help us bring content to life in the classroom and they make learning possible anywhere, anytime. In this presentation, the audience will be invited to experiment in real time with a variety of Web 2.0 tools and find out how they work inside and outside the boundaries of the classroom. Please bring your laptop, iPad, or mobile device.

Stephen Lock 

Language Teaching & Interactive Multimedia with Adobe Flash

This presentation will highlight how Adobe Flash has been used in education in general and how it is currently used in the UAE University Communications program to address the specific language learning needs of our students. It will culminate with the public launch of the UAEU Communications Program’s first app for smart phone and tablet pc, developed in Adobe Flash and Air and published for Android OS and iOS (iPhone and iPad).

Seminar 10

Using Video Clips for Problem Solving
Presented by Dr. Kursad Asdemir  (FBE) 

Video provides a rich medium of communication that can engage students. This presentation illustrates the use of news video clips for introducing strategic thinking and fundamental issues in strategic management to MBA students.

Seminar 9

Teaching General Physics Using Blackboard

 Presented by Dr. Naser Naim Qamhieh (FOS) 

Poor performance of students in introductory physics courses is a global issue and many physics educators are trying to resolve this problem via different teaching methods. This presentation will talk about introductory courses at UAEU and the positive effect the use of blackboard had on the learning process and students’ attitudes towards physics.