April 2024 Newsletter

Learning at the Library and the Center for Teaching and Learning

learning conceptIdeaFest 2024 @ The Library

ideaFest is a campus-wide event sponsored by the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs, Marketing & Communications, and the Library in collaboration with the Colleges. We are all excited for the opportunity to support the development and dissemination of research & creative activities at Cal Poly Humboldt, in person, once again.

Join us on Friday, May 3, 2024 as more than 400 Students, Faculty, and Staff from Cal Poly Humboldt showcase research, performances, digital projects, and more! If you are interested in participating, please select the "Register for ideaFest" button above. The deadline to register is Monday, April 22, 2024.

More information on ideaFest

Center for Teaching and Learning

Echando raíz in Humboldt: creating digital stories with our Latine and indigenous migrant communities
Zoom Link
Hosted by Cinthya Ammerman, Andrea Delgado and Brenda Perez (Director of Centro del Pueblo)
April 24, 2024 @ noon

Digital Humanities Grants
Zoom Link
Hosted by Sara Hart, Carly Marino, Mary Scoggin and Jim Woglom
May 1, 2024 @ 2pm

Ungrading at Cal Poly Humobldt
Panopto Video
Learn more about ungrading with Troy Lescher and Enoch Hale

Featured Tech Skills Course

Tech Skills

Using Advanced Functions in Excel 365 (2024)

 In this course, discover how to build formulas to find information in tables, work with data arrays, and obtain date-related information. First, enhance your data management and analysis skills with powerful lookup functions such as VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and the newly introduced XLOOKUP. These tools are crucial for cross-referencing data across different lists, identifying and filling in missing information, and precisely inserting relevant data. Next, learn techniques to retrieve, manipulate, and analyze information based on dates. Deal effectively with historical records, current data, or future projections by mastering date-related functions such as NOW, TODAY, WEEKDAY, and WORKDAY in Excel 365. 

 

Facilitating Challenging Conversations: Managing Hot Moments

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Even with extensive preparation and structure, sometimes people say or do things that offend or hurt others so it is also important to plan how you might respond in those moments. In this workshop, we will discuss strategies for facilitating productive group interactions and for responding with compassion when those interactions go astray. Part 4 of 4 sessions of the Facilitating Challenging Conversations-Classroom Focus series.

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SMART Goals

Smart Goals

The SMART Goals approach utilizes behavior-based science and principles of human motivation to provide clarity, focus, and motivation to increase the probability of achieving a goal. 

This “hands-on” workshop will allow participants to create meaningful and effective SMART goals in real time as we take a process-oriented, step-by-step approach to exploring the functionality of SMART goals and what makes them so effective. 

Participants will utilize behavior mapping techniques and a SMART Goal Development Guide to prioritize, develop, and implement SMART goals in both personal and professional settings. Participants will be able to apply knowledge and skills developed in this workshop to personal goals, department, team and project goals, as well as to employee Individual Development Plans and performance evaluations.

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Impact of Learning Styles in the Workplace

Learning

Our learning style impacts how we process information in most areas of our work. Knowing one’s particular learning style may prevent mistakes, increase productivity and reinforce self-confidence. 

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Featured Soft Skills Course

Soft Skills

Generative AI for Project Managers

Generative AI (GenAI) is fundamentally altering the way organizations operate, necessitating that project managers become familiar with GenAI and its application in project work. In this course, you will explore the many applications of GenAI in project management and compare different GenAI models. Next, you will examine the application of GenAI in resource allocation, data optimization and programming, decision-making, risk, and project quality. Then you will discover how to identify a GenAI hallucination, recognize GenAI as a possible project risk, and create GenAI prompts. Finally, you will identify ethical and regulatory considerations and evaluate emerging trends and improvements in GenAI for project management.

 

Weekly Dose of Mindfulness

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Weekly Dose of Mindfulness is an opportunity for all CSU community members to experience guided mindfulness practices with a trained facilitator. 

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Train the Trainer (series 3 of 4)

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Train the Trainer is intended for subject matter experts or employees who find themselves in a position of creating or delivery training. In session one, participants are introduced to the basics of adult learning theory and standard format of a training session. Session two is all about creating learning objectives and content. Session three is dedicated to incorporating engagement and activities focused on knowledge retention and application. Session four provides a forum for participants to practice what they've learned. Participants must attend all four sessions.

This program is intended for beginning level trainers and presenters, but intermediate level trainers and presenters are also welcome! The Train the Trainer workbook will be emailed to participants in advance. No pre-activities required. Please register by March 28, 2024.

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CSU's Got Talent - Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way

magic words

From emails and power points to phone calls and pitch meetings, almost everything we do involves words. Words are how we persuade, communicate, and connect. But certain words are more impactful than others. They’re better at changing minds, engaging listeners, and driving action. What are these magic words, and how can we take advantage of their power? This talk provides an inside look at the new science of language and how you can use it. Learn the words that convince clients, captivate audiences, and deepen social connection.
Original Air Date 1/16/2024

Webcast Recording

CSU's Got Talent

relationship intelligence

"Relationship Intelligence - How Relationships Really Work and Why Your Future Depends on Your RQ" April 16 from 10:00 - 11:00 PM

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Breath and Health

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Have you ever experienced how altering the pattern you breathe improves your state of mind? Come experience the intimate link between our breath and our emotions. During the session, we will do some light gentle stretches and guided meditation. Come prepared to leave this 30-minute virtual session afresh, anywhere you are! 

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Train the Trainer (series 4 of 4)

train the trainer concept

Train the Trainer is intended for subject matter experts or employees who find themselves in a position of creating or delivery training. In session one, participants are introduced to the basics of adult learning theory and standard format of a training session. Session two is all about creating learning objectives and content. Session three is dedicated to incorporating engagement and activities focused on knowledge retention and application. Session four provides a forum for participants to practice what they've learned. Participants must attend all four sessions.

This program is intended for beginning level trainers and presenters, but intermediate level trainers and presenters are also welcome! The Train the Trainer workbook will be emailed to participants in advance. No pre-activities required. Please register by March 28, 2024.

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Learning Tips

Book: Mastering Work Intake: From Chaos to Predictable Delivery

Mastering Work Intake: From Chaos to Predictable Delivery focuses on the full pipeline that work follows as it enters and exits your organization, including the different types of work that enter at different levels and times.

Read the Book in CSU Learn

Skillshops @ the Library

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