2011 BBC Presentations In Brief
Session handouts are provided below. Send handouts to Gary Enns, BBC Web Editor.
The Runner Reader Explained
Emerson Case, CSUB
This presentation explained the evolution and set-up of the Runner Reader and how other schools can become involved with the project. Lost in Research Space: Helping Students
Understand Library Sources
Dawn Dobie and Marci Lingo, Bakersfield College
“Where do I start?” “Where do I find information?” “Can I just use a couple of web sites?” This session offered strategies to help students move beyond unsophisticated Google searches. Students who understand how to use the wide variety of library resources available to them feel less anxiety about the research process and have more success with projects. How to Develop Learning Cohorts that Create a Nurturing Environment for Learning and Enhancing
Intellectual Development in Students
Susan Regier, Jacinto Gardea, Kathryn Benander, Dean Antonia Ecung, Porterville College
Porterville College has successfully developed learning cohorts and linked courses for students from basic skills to transfer level. The faculty have learned how to “hard link” courses, so all the students are enrolled in each course—creating true “learning communities.” PC has developed a system of supplemental instruction to enrich the student experience and has incorporated Early Alert to help keep students coming to class and increase student success, and they have done it with almost no money.
Palette-able Grammar
Darlene Stotler, CSUB
"Palette-able Grammar" - PowerPoint Presentation
Palette-able Grammar is a workshop intended for ESL teachers of learners who need help differentiating the parts of speech. Using a graphic, colorful method, students can write and communicate more effectively.
Peer Revision for Composition Students: Making It Work
Dale Drennan, CSUB
This presentation looked at what we expect students to accomplish during peer revision. The presenters shared a peer-revision activity that helped students understand how to analyze fellow students' papers effectively and how to use feedback to improve their own papers.
The Synonym Monkey and Other Adventures in Teaching Non-Readers to Write
Gregory Miller, CSUB, and Pamela Fox, Bakersfield College-Delano Campus and CSUB
“How can we teach students who do not, and likely will not, read to write well?” The presenters shared exercises that they developed in response to this challenge that faculty face in all classes and at all levels of instruction.
Engaging the Millennial Student: Reaching Underprepared Students with Multi-Media and Interactive Exercises
Jeannie Parent, Bakersfield College, and Yuri Sakamaki, Bakersfield College and IELC
This workshop offered techniques for keeping ESL, English, or Academic Development students actively engaged in learning through the use of multi-media, such as video, PowerPoint, and audio. Lessons include run-on sentences as well as oral history assignments with a global focus that appeals to instructors in a variety of classes.
You May Now Begin Laughing: Using Humor to Facilitate Critical Thinking
Matthew Woodman, CSUB
The presentation discussed using theories of humor to facilitate effective critical reading, thinking, and writing skills. The presenter is a proponent of theme-based composition instruction and has found that “humor,” in both theory and practice, offers a broad spectrum of resources to engage students.
The Hiring Process at Bakersfield College
Pam Boyles, Bakersfield College
This presentation focused on the ins and outs of the hiring procedure from the decision to advertise for a position to the final announcement regarding the hire.
Using Multimedia in Comp Classes
Kim Flachmann, CSUB
This session began with an overview of some of the technology options available to students in composition courses. Attendents then discussed the advantages and disadvantages of these options. Questions to ask ourselves: How can our students learn best in their Facebook, YouTube, and iPhone environment? Are we missing out on some fool-proof connections with our students by ignoring their everyday world?
Team Teaching the Research Paper
Norm Hutcherson and Randi Brummett DeLeon, CSUB, and Laura Peet, CSUB/Bakersfield College
"Words and Music" - Handout by Norm Hutcherson
This session focused on the unique collaborative relationship between composition instructors and librarians at CSUB. For a librarian attempting to support such an effort, a number of key questions must be addressed including the focus of the section, the requirements of the final research paper, student knowledge of academically viable resources, the researchability of their topics, assignment conflicts, critical thinking, and the need to build a strong and supportive relationship between the composition instructor being supported and the librarian providing the support.
Academic Culture: How to Thrive in a “Foreign” Culture
Ann Marie Wagstaff and Melissa Black, Porterville College
While English professors have spent much of our lives in academic culture, for our students that culture is “foreign” and filled with hidden surprises. This workshop discussed how to help students be aware that they are in a new culture and how to navigate that culture with success.
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Administrators Honored at Conference
Listed in alphabetical order by institution.
Bakersfield College
Greg Chamberlain, President
California State University, Bakersfield
Horace Mitchell, President
Beverly Byl, Vice President of University Advancement
Soraya Coley, Provost
Richard Collins, Dean of Arts and Humanities
Steve Watkin, Director of Outreach
Cerro Coso Community College
Rick Post, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs
Kern Community College District
Sandra Serrano, Chancellor
Porterville College
Ann Beheler, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Antonia Ecung, Dean of Academic Affairs
Taft College
Val Garcia, Associate Dean of Instruction
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Special Thanks
Web Hosting and Assistance
George Badine and CSUB
Grants Funds
Bakersfield College
Porterville College
Taft College
Publishers
Cengage Learning Higher Ed
Heinle Cengage Learning ESL
Pearson Arts and Sciences
W.W. Norton
Giveaways and Raffle Prizes
Bakersfield College Bookstore
CSUB Runner Bookstore
Hoa Le, Website Design/Computer Assistance
Raheela McGhie, Massage
Pearson Arts and Sciences
Sephora
Sequoia Sandwiches
Silverado Sports, Maura Ojeda
Taft Outreach
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2011 Planning Committee
Bakersfield College
Pam Boyles
Sheena Bhogal
Brenda Freaney
Jeannie Parent
Kate Pluta
Kim Van Horne
CSUB
Jan Titus
Kim Flachmann
Laura Peet
Rebecca Hewett
Cerro Coso Community College
Gary Enns
College of the Canyons
Jennifer Brezina
Fred D’Astoli
Adam Kempler
Intensive English Language Center, CSUB
Jeremy Caldwell
Karen Hurley
Porterville College
Susan Regier
Taft College
Gary Graupman
Kamala Carlson
Jessica Grimes
