CENTER’S OVERVIEW
The role of the Professional Development Center is seen in its dedication to providing services that assist faculty and professional staff in achieving the student-centered, outcomes-based pedagogy that is characteristic of the university. Also central to the university’s defining characteristic is the use of technology to provide current, engaging, and challenging instruction. Student-centered teaching and pervasive integration of technology are aspirations that are constantly being supported by the resources available. However, we must be reminded that the founding fathers of the university considered the professional development of all PMU personnel “would be a foundation for the success of the university”. To this end, a rich variety of programs are offered, including specialized responses to requests from other organizations at PMU, for assistance with teaching and learning. The readiness of the University for Distance Online Education has allowed students and faculty members to continue their studies without interruption. The university, since its establishment in 2006, uses the same online platform. For optimal use of the platform, the university's Professional Development Center (PDC) provides training webinars and periodic discussion sessions focusing on identifying the best methods and practices in online distance education. The PDC, in partnership with a group of international publishing houses and renowned universities, continuously offers training courses and webinars for students, faculty, and staff via the Internet on several topics, such as: The PDC, in partnership with a group of international publishing houses and renowned universities, continuously offers training courses and webinars for students, faculty, and staff via the Internet on several topics, such as:
Using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra: Main Principles Fundamentals of teaching and learning in technology-enhanced environments Effective teaching strategies based on student participation and motivation How to enhance students' employment skills? Basics of assessment in technology-supported education Designing accessible and inclusive courses Incorporating multimedia and interactive tools to enrich lessons Creating effective assessments and feedback strategies Time management strategies for blended learning environments Leveraging data analytics to improve student outcomes in technology-enhanced education Integrating gamification and innovative teaching strategies in virtual and hybrid environments
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