Economics Discipline Workshop

My undergraduate degree is in Business, and I remember being "somewhat" interested in my economics courses. BUT, when I attended the CTL Economics Discipline Workshop, I wasn't "somewhat" interested; I was excited! The workshop was held last Friday, October 9, at Normandale Community College. Three sessions were presented about:

• Successful Macroeconomics Instruction Using Non-Textbook Resources
  Presenter: Adrienne Dinneen, Lake Superior College
• Tips and Tricks for Online Learning Management Systems
  Presenters: Brooks Herrboldt and Erin Daly, Normandale Community College
• Effective Assessment in Online Environments
  Presenter: Dave Switzer, St. Cloud State University

This was a workshop presented by educators who know their discipline and who are willing to share tips and ideas in order to help others provide excellent teaching and learning; and they did a great job doing so. Many thanks to the planners Jessie Martinez, Rochester Community & Technical College; Brooks Herrboldt, Normandale Community College; and Nathan Hampton, St. Cloud State University.

Stay tuned, as this discipline group plans to introduce other avenues to facilitate the sharing--maybe a session at the RSP/ITeach Conference on February 26-27.