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[15th UTokyo FFP] Live Coverage of the Online Classes (DAY 1–3)

 

The UTokyo FFP started its 15th semester live online via Zoom, adhering to the COVID-19 safety protocols.

DAY 1 “Introduction” (April 16th–) involved icebreaker activities (e.g., letting the participants get to know each other and introduce another participant to the others) and a 1-min research presentation. An assignment was given to film and upload one’s research presentation, and participants peer-reviewed them.

DAY 2 “Class Design” (Motivation, Class Design, and Active Learning) was a session to learn about how to motivate students, the significance of class design, the ADDIE model, and active learning strategies. Within a limited time frame, participants were able to learn about various topics in effective ways. In terms of learning about motivation, participants discussed in groups in Zoom breakout rooms and organized their ideas on digital sticky notes by sharing a Google slide on their screens, which showed the distinctive quality of online classes.

In DAY 3 “Evaluation” participants shared their ideas through frequent use of Google Forms. (Letting everyone fill out the form and share their replies immediately are the advantage of online classes.)  Also, a gallery walk was conducted online when the participants practiced creating rubrics. The session actively integrated new tools into its class design to make optimal use of online settings.

As described above, the 15th UTokyo FFP started with mixed feelings of expectations and concerns, struggling to realize online what the programs have conducted in face-to-face classes. However, many participants gave us positive feedback on the online classes as follows: “It was my first time taking online classes, but I was surprised that the session proceeded just as smoothly as face-to-face classes,” “I enjoy taking online classes because I can learn through the interaction with other participants in breakout rooms,” and “The program so skillfully uses different apps such as Zoom, Sli.do, and Google Classroom, depending on their properties, that there were no differences with offline classes.”

Online courses may become more popular in the future. Some participants expressed their high expectations of our program, saying, “I first thought that it was unfortunate to take this course online, but considering the increasing significance of online courses from now on, it is a good opportunity to learn about online classes from the professionals who are the researchers of the latest trend of interactive teaching.”

The 15th UTokyo FFP has just finished DAY 3, and there are still more than half of the program left, but we will make further efforts to deliver and refine UTokyo FFP-like online classes to reach the goal (DAY 8).

Shigekazu Kawasaki
Division for Quality Enhancement of Higher Education
Center for Research and Development of Higher Education

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[15th UTokyo FFP] Let’s Learn to Teach at University! Application Now Open for “Teaching Development in Higher Education”

*The 15th UTokyo FFP (Thu/Fri classes) will be conducted online, adhering to the COVID-19 safety protocols.

For anyone (e.g., graduate students, postdocs, and faculty/staff members) who would like to enhance their teaching skills!
“The University of Tokyo Future Faculty Program (UTokyo FFP): Teaching Development in Higher Education”
Application now open!
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Faculty members are required to have skills not only in research but also in teaching.
UTokyo FFP will provide you with a practical learning environment to enhance your teaching skills.

★ You can systematically learn “how to teach”!
★ You can build a network across diverse fields!
★ On completion of the program, you receive an official certificate that you can attach to your resume!
★ Graduate students can also receive academic credits!

[Qualifications]
Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty/staff members at the University of Tokyo

[Time and Location]
S Semester <S1/S2 Term> AY2020
・Thursday class (capacity: 25 participants): Periods 4–5
・Friday class (capacity: 25 participants): Periods 3–4
The classes will be conducted live online.
Total: 8 days for each course
(Note that the classes are held every other week, in principle.)

[Details and How to Apply]
Please click the link below.
https://dev2.utokyofd.com/en/ffp/apply/
(If the number of applicants exceeds the prescribed limit, selection will be made based on the information in the application form.)

[Application Deadline]
Sunday, April 12th, 2020, at 11:59 PM

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
We look forward to your application!

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Kayoko Kurita
Associate Professor / Vice Director
Center for Research and Development of Higher Education
utokyo_fd@he.u-tokyo.ac.jp

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[Event Report] “The 14th Mini-lecture Program at the Library” (Feb 20, 2020)

“The 14th Mini-lecture Program at the Library (Mini-lecture Program by UTokyo Graduate Students)” took place on February 20th, 2020.

Seven students out of those who completed the 14th UTokyo FFP gave presentations to a large audience consisting of various people from undergraduate and graduate students at the University to those outside the University.

Although it was a short time, the audience experienced a variety of activities designed based on what the speakers learned in UTokyo FFP, followed by a lively discussion among the whole participants.

We are planning to hold the next 15th Mini-lecture Program in the summer of 2020.
We look forward to your participation.

Lastly, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the University of Tokyo Library System staff members for organizing the event together.

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*Click the following link for the lecture videos: The 14th Mini-lecture Program by UTokyo Graduate Students and Faculty Members | UTokyo TV (todai.tv)

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[14th UTokyo FFP] Certificate Award Ceremony Conducted

The 14th Certificate Award Ceremony of “The University of Tokyo Future Faculty Program (UTokyo FFP)” was held in the Seminar Room, 3F, Ito International Research Center on Thursday, February 13th, 2020.
Forty-six participants completed the 14th program, and each of them received a certificate. They had a congratulatory address from Prof. Osamu Sudo, Director of the Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo.
Alumni also appeared as guest speakers and explained their various activities after completion of the program and their alumni network.

UTokyo FFP has produced a total of 657 people who completed the program coming from every graduate school at The University of Tokyo.
The next program (the 15th UTokyo FFP) is scheduled to start in April 2020. Please click the link below for the application.

→　https://dev2.utokyofd.com/en/ffp/apply/

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[Feb 20] The 14th Mini-lecture Program by UTokyo Graduate Students

Date/Time: February, 20th (Thu), 2020, 17:00–19:00 (Open from 16:30)

Venue: Library Plaza, B1, General Library Annex

Capacity: 40 (approx.) (Application is recommended.)

Target audience: Anyone who is interested in the lecture topics or active learning
*Anyone can apply regardless of their affiliation with the University of Tokyo.

Program schedule:
Moderator: Shigekazu Kawasaki (Project Researcher, Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo)

17:00
Opening remarks: “Learn and meet something new at the library!” Kayoko Kurita (Associate Professor, Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo)
Dr. Kurita explains the purpose of the program such as the significance of the “Mini-lecture Program by UTokyo Graduate Students” and an overview of the UTokyo FFP.

17:10–
Mini-lecture 1 “Have You Ever Heard of ‘Musicians’ Medicine’ Education? For Those Who Are Interested in Playing Music” Speaker: Miki Akaike (Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies)

Mini-lecture 2 “The Proper Use of Ambulances: How Much Is a Human Life Worth?” Speaker: Ryusuke Katsuki (Graduate School of Medicine)

Mini-lecture 3 “Let’s Learn about the Current Situation of Radioactive Contamination Caused by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster” Speaker: Taiga Okumura (School of Science)

Mini-lecture 4 “It’s Not Just Pressure! Let’s Learn about Bedsores” Speaker: Mao Kunimitsu (Graduate School of Medicine)

Mini-lecture 5 “How to Create a New Kanji: Let’s Learn about Phono-semantic Compound Characters” Speaker: Shumpei Katakura (Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology)

Mini-lecture 6 “You Must Know This! Promoting Mental Work Style Reforms” Speaker: Yui Hidaka (Graduate School of Medicine)

Mini-lecture 7 “Your Behavior and Mind Can Be Changed by Your Appearance!? The Proteus Effect Caused by VR Avatars” Speaker: Keigo Matsumoto (Graduate School of Information Science and Technology)

 

Based on what they learned in the program, the UTokyo FFP alumni will explain interesting topics in plain words to those unfamiliar with the fields.
You can experience a new instructional method that allows speakers and the audience to discuss with each other.
This time, seven alumni who achieved excellent results in the microteaching session in FFP will deliver mini-lectures.

Notes:
This program will be filmed and photographed to be published on the website “UTokyo TV” run by the University of Tokyo. We appreciate your understanding on this matter. We would also like to ask for your cooperation and consent to allow us to use the photos and videos for the purposes of publicity and promotion of Mini-lecture Programs and the University of Tokyo Library System.
Please let us know in advance if you need any assistance accessing the venue due to disabilities.

For applications and details, please click the following link: https://www.lib.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ja/library/general/event/20200131

We kindly ask for the following cooperation regarding the preventive measures against COVID-19:
This program will be held as scheduled, but please refrain from participating in case of symptoms such as fever.

We look forward to your participation.

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[Event Report] “The 13th Mini-lecture Program at the Library” (Nov 27, 2019)

“The 13th Mini-lecture Program at the Library (Mini-lecture Program by UTokyo Graduate Students)” took place on November 27th, 2019.

Six students out of those who completed the 13th UTokyo FFP gave presentations to a large audience consisting of various people from undergraduate and graduate students at the University to those outside the University despite the light rain.

Although it was a short time, the audience experienced a variety of activities designed based on what the speakers learned in UTokyo FFP, followed by a lively discussion among the whole participants.

We are planning to hold the next 14th Mini-lecture Program around February 2020.
We look forward to your participation.

Lastly, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the University of Tokyo Library System staff members for organizing the event together.

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*Click the following link for the filmed Mini-lectures: The 13th Mini-lecture Program by UTokyo Graduate Students | UTokyo TV (todai.tv)

 

 

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[Event Report] Workshops with Dr. José Antonio Bowen (Nov 22&23)

Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo, and the U.S. Embassy in Japan co-organized workshops with Dr. José Antonio Bowen at the venue on the Hongo Campus on November 22nd and 23rd.

“Motivating, Supporting & Nudging Change in Faculty” intended for those who are involved/interested in faculty development was held on November 22nd, while “Teaching Naked Techniques: A Practical Workshop on Designing Better Classes” intended for those who are interested in class reform was held on the following day.

Instructors who are interested in FD joined the workshop on November 22nd. There were seven participants in total, so they explained the present state of their individual universities and had a lively discussion with Dr. Bowen on how to involve other instructors.

Participants of the second workshop learned about techniques to change classes through group activities at Fukutake Learning Studio on November 23rd. The way how Dr. Bowen facilitated the workshop also provided the participants with learning material. The group activities proceeded with the use of ICT tools, such as sharing the information with hashtags on Twitter, which was a great opportunity for the participants.

Center for Research and Development of Higher Education is eager to offer these kinds of workshops more and more in the future. And we would like to once again express our sincere gratitude to those who participated in our workshops.

 

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[Nov 27] The 13th Mini-lecture Program by UTokyo Graduate Students

We are pleased to announce that we will hold a mini-lecture program delivered by graduate students and young faculty members who learned an instructional method called “active learning” through “The University of Tokyo Future Faculty Program (UTokyo FFP).”

Date/Time: November 27th (Wed), 2019, 17:00–19:00 (Open from 16:30)

Venue: Library Plaza, B1, General Library Annex

Capacity: 40 (approx.) (Application is recommended.)

Target audience: Anyone who is interested in the lecture topics or active learning
*Anyone can apply regardless of their affiliation with the University of Tokyo.

Program schedule:
Moderator: Shigekazu Kawasaki (Project Researcher, Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo)

17:00
Opening remarks: “Learn and meet something new at the library!” Kayoko Kurita (Associate Professor, Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo)
Dr. Kurita explains the purpose of the program such as the significance of the “Mini-lecture Program by UTokyo Graduate Students” and an overview of the UTokyo FFP.

17:10–
Mini-lecture 1 “Reality of a Regional Symbiotic Society” Speaker: Natsuko Saigusa (Graduate School of Frontier Sciences)

Mini-lecture 2 “‘Medical Information for Families’ Presented by the University of Tokyo: Can You Cope with ‘Cold Symptoms’ Correctly?” Speaker: Hirohisa Fujikawa (Graduate School of Medicine)

Mini-lecture 3 “No One Know’s the Truth!? Identify the Distortion of Information Caused When Interviewing People on Diet!” Speaker: Hitomi Fujihashi (Graduate School of Medicine)

Mini-lecture 4 “Social Thought Viewed through Social Problems 1: Who Does Urban Life Belong to?” Speaker: Yukihiro Yamamoto (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences)

Mini-lecture 5 “Why Is the Sky Blue? The Physics of Light in Everyday Life” Speaker: Tatsuhiko Ikeda (The Institute for Solid State Physics)

Mini-lecture 6 “Analyzing Essays from the Perspective of Musicality: What Is Alliteration?” Speaker: Tomoki Sakakibara (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences)

Based on what they learned in the program, the UTokyo FFP alumni will explain interesting topics in plain words to those unfamiliar with the fields.
You can experience a new instructional method that allows speakers and the audience to discuss with each other.
This time, six alumni who achieved excellent results in the microteaching session in FFP will deliver mini-lectures.

Notes:
This program will be filmed and photographed to be published on the website “UTokyo TV” run by the University of Tokyo. We appreciate your understanding on this matter. We would also like to ask for your cooperation and consent to allow us to use the photos and videos for the purposes of publicity and promotion of Mini-lecture Programs and the University of Tokyo Library System.
Please let us know in advance if you need any assistance accessing the venue due to disabilities.

For applications and details, please click the following link: https://www.lib.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ja/library/general/event/20191025

 

We look forward to your participation.

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[Call for Applications] Project Research Associates

Center for Research and Development of Higher Education, The University of Tokyo invites applications for three Project Research Associates: one for faculty development (FD) and two for MOOC projects.
The Center was reorganized in October and sets the support of open education and FD as its mission. We are excited to welcome those who are eager to work with us in accomplishing our mission. Please click the links below for more details. Applications must reach us on or before December 13, 2019.

Application guidelines for Project Research Associate (FD): Here
Application guidelines for Project Research Associates (MOOC): Here

We look forward to your application.