Please do the following three tasks before the first day of the workshop (September 13).

1. Watch “Minds of Our Own” clip from this link: https://www.learner.org/series/minds-of-our-own/
Scroll down and click on a program to watch at least the first 30 min of one of these clips (whichever you prefer):
• “1. Can we believe our eyes?” -- based on physics concept
• “2. Lessons from thin air” -- based on biology concept
   [You are welcome to watch the whole clip(s) if you have time!]

While you watch, please take notes on the following:

• What do you think are the main messages of these video clips?
• What did you find in the video very striking / surprising?
We will discuss these on the first day of the workshop.


2. Please complete this RTOP questionnaire, ASSUMING that you are observing yourself in a TYPICAL class that you have recently taught.
   
   • Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol (RTOP) was originally developed as an observation tool to provide a standardized means for detecting the degree that a class is reformed. We will ask you to fill this questionnaire again after the workshop. The aim is to see how your teaching practice may (or may not) change. The collected data may be used anonymously to assess the effectiveness of the workshop for future publications. (Reference: http://physicsed.buffalostate.edu/AZTEC/RTOP/RTOP_full/about_RTOP.html)
   
   
3. Please think about your course(s) that you teach and would like to improve, and list the following in this online survey form. This survey is designed to help you while creating a lesson plan during the workshop.
• 3 topics that students find difficult to learn
• 3 teaching strategies that are working well
• 3 challenges that you would like to address

Please Note:

• We will be using Google drive during the workshop. If you do not have a google account associated with your email, please sign up for one from this link before the workshop.
• Please bring your laptop or tablet to the workshop sessions.

Click to reach the Detailed Program
The 1-page workshop plan table is found here.

The workshop will take place in Sabancı University Tuzla Campus, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS) building, Room G055.

• Campus shuttle time table (from Kadıköy, 4.Levent, Pendik (Metro), Viaport)
• The shuttle cost (one-way) is 45 TL for Kadıköy, 54 TL for 4.Levent, 35 TL for Pendik (Metro), and 13 TL for Viaport. It is only payable with a credit card or debit card, no cash is accepted. If you need the shuttle costs to be reimbursed by the workshop, please keep your receipts.
• We will give your names to the security at the main gate, so they will be informed about your visit.


• Campus Map (Cafeteria is located in the University Center. There is also Şok market located next to Akbank branch.)
  

Wireless Access for Guests

Guest users can use SU wireless network and Internet by following the steps below.

1. Select "SUGuest" wireless network
2. Open a browser and type a web address that you would like to access
3. Click on the "Click here for Guest" link in the authentication page (accessible from campus)
4. Fill out the form and get a temporary account (it is valid for 7 days)

Need Help while On-Campus? Contact IT Helpdesk at 0216 483 9988 (during working hours)

Note: Eduroam is also available on campus. If your university is eduroam-enabled, you may use your own username and password to connect to the eduroam encrypted network in Sabanci University. Please note that you should add “.tr” at the end of your email address.