Wednesday, June 25, 2014

New Modules in Resource Bank

If you haven’t been to the TBLC Resource Bank recently, we have added some new modules! Below are some new titles that you have access to as a member of TBLC. Just login to the website at www.teambasedlearning.org and visit the “Resource Bank” page on the right sidebar.

Having trouble logging in? Follow the link here.

"Toddler with Bruising " by Amanda R. Emke, MD (Washington University School of Medicine)

"Global Health Microbiology" by Chris M. Burns & Jonna L. Shisler (University of Illinois)

If you would like to contribute your own TBL materials to the Resource Bank, just follow the “Submit TBL Materials” link on the right sidebar on the website. Some categories include:

Health Disciplines
Business
Writing
Literature
Kinesiology
History
Human Development

Want to know more? Contact Amoritia at amoritia@tblcadmin.org.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Call for Volunteers

The TBLC Steering Committee would like to invite you to become more involved with the Collaborative. There are several areas in which volunteer help is always welcomed and appreciated. If you have an interest in any of these committees please reply to this message and let us know! 

Membership Committee - The Membership Committee develops methods and programs for active membership recruitment and retention. 

Editorial Board – The Editorial Board reviews all resources, modules and other publications that are submitted to the TBLC for endorsement by the organization. The Editorial Board consists of a Chair and committee responsible for determining the process of review of these publications. Additional volunteers assist with peer review. 

Scholarship Committee – The Scholarship Committee is responsible for fostering, enhancing and encouraging the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning within the Collaborative. This committee aids members in developing individual and collaborative research endeavors to measure outcomes associated with TBL, and promotes the publishing of scholarly materials. 

Educational Development Committee – The Educational Development Committee is responsible for obtaining, evaluating, developing, and disseminating TBL best practices and materials about TBL to be used by the membership and for recruitment. 

Annual Program Committee – The Annual Program Committee organizes annual TBLC meetings. This committee consists of the Chair, Past-Chair, Future Chair (position available), Treasurer, and representatives from the Faculty Development Committee and Scholarship Committee. Additional members of the Committee may be appointed by the Committee Chair. 

Finance Committee – The Finance Committee, chaired by the Treasurer, consists of at least two additional TBLC members, and is responsible for oversight of all financial matters of the Collaborative, and for the development of the annual Collaborative financial report and respective budgets.

Please contact Amoritia Hewett at amoritia@tblcadmin.org if you would like to volunteer.