Virtual Synchronous Classroom

SPU 2007 Teaching and Technology Grant recipients Ryan LaBrie, Don Peter, and Melani Plett demonstrate the use of Adobe Connect in a university classroom. January 31, 2008.

Part 1 of 3 Ryan LaBrie, Associate Professor of Management and Information Systems (20:47)

Part 2 of 3 Don Peter, Associate Professor of Engineering (9:40)

Part 3 of 3 Melani Plett, Associate Professor of Engineering (24:55)

2008 Best Teaching Ideas

As part of a campus-wide in-service day, SPU faculty share teaching ideas used in their classrooms. June 2, 2008.

No Blank Walls! No Blank Minds! Professor of Geography Kathleen Braden. (5:31)

Teaching the Atonement: An Inductive Approach Professor of Theology Rick Steele. (13:03)

Self-Grading for Improved Learning Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Melani Plett. (5:58)

A Morning with Comrade Lenin Associate Professor of History Mike Hamilton. (6:49)

Community Service through Interior Design Instructor of Interior Design Beth Miller. (4:47)

Seattle Pacific University on iTunes U: What Are People Saying?

Seattle Pacific University on iTunes U: What Are People Saying? Watch a short video on the impact of SPU’s iTunes U. Created by Jessica Tibbils, Instructional Technology Services Intern and 2008 SPU Graduate in Visual Communications. June 26, 2008. (4:55)

New Advances in School Change and Innovation

New Advances in School Change and Innovation [Audio] [Video] Professor of Education Arthur K. Ellis discusses the following educational innovations: cooperative learning, service learning, wikis, reflective assessment, brain science, comprehensive school reform, and constructivism. June 24, 2008. (41:43)

Living on the edge | Reconciliation | Essential element

Recent Features:
Living on the Edge: Doing the Work of Reconciliation Tim Dearborn claims that Jesus didn’t just die for us to be forgiven, he died that all things may be reconciled to God’s purposes. April 4, 2006. (23:31)

The Bible’s Message in an Age of Diversity Bethel University Associate Professor of Reconciliation Studies Curtiss DeYoung points to the Gospel as a model for multicultural reconciliation and defines a Christian university as a place where followers of Jesus Christ live out the ministry of reconciliation both on campus and in the world. October 18, 2005. (23:19)

SPU Classics:
Missions Week (Part 1 of 4) Donald Hoke examines Matthew 13:24-30, emphasizing that Christians are the essential element in evangelism. February 5, 1980. (28:44)

SPU Faculty | The Van Duzers | Many stories = one story

Recent Features:
Faith in the Lives and Work of SPU Faculty Professor of Christian Scriptures Frank Spina, Assistant Professor of Sociology Jennifer McKinney, and Professor of Art Laura Lasworth discuss the role of faith in their scholarly work and personal lives. April 18, 2006. (48:33)

Beloved in the Wilderness Dean of the School of Business & Economics Jeff Van Duzer and Former SPU Chaplain & Spiritual Director Margie Van Duzer examine Luke 3:21-22 & 4:1-13, emphasizing that our identity comes from God and he delights in who we are. November 1, 2006. (22:27)

SPU Classics:
Many Little Stories = 1 Story Emeriti Professor of English Joyce Erickson encourages students to use times of doubt about their faith as opportunities to grow, recognizing that their story is part of God’s larger story. May 11, 1983. (20:39)

Eaton | Six Stories | Sine

Recent Features:
Can Christians Really Change the World? SPU President Phil Eaton challenges faculty, staff, and students to think deeply about the purpose of a Christian university and its influence in the world. November 1, 2005. (25:48)

Six Stories: People Who Are Changing the World This promotional video showcases how SPU faculty, students, and alumni are engaging the culture and changing the world. (15:40)

SPU Classics:
Your Future as Opportunity Tom Sine challenges students to pursue careers and lifestyles that are committed to God’s vision and purposes rather than chase the materialistic American dream. May 8, 1992. (43:14)

Catford Recital | What Knowledge Is of Most Worth? | 1991 Centennial Video

Recent Features:
Caprice in Passacaille Music Adjunct Julian Catford performs a classical guitar solo at a faculty recital. February 12, 2006. (3:52)

What Knowledge Is of Most Worth? Professor of Education Arthur Ellis discusses the ideas found in Herbert Spencer’s essay “What Knowledge Is of Most Worth” published in 1859. Online course lecture. (33:23)

SPU Classics:
People of a Growing Vision This 1991 SPU centennial video showcases university faculty, students, and alumni and the difference they are making in the world. (13:14)

Koenig | Lasworth | Schools Without Failure

Recent Features:
A Fall from Grace Part 1: The Fall Instructor of Biblical Studies Sara Koenig examines 2 Samuel 11 which charts David’s fall from grace when he commits the sin of adultery with Bathsheba. April 17, 2007. (18:47)

Demonstration of Illustration Techniques Professor of Art Laura Lasworth demonstrates basic illustration techniques in this video presentation. February 2, 2006. (58:57)

SPU Classics:
Schools Without Failure Former Dean of the School of World Missions at Fuller Seminary Arthur F. Glasser discusses ways in which to motivate students to learn and develop into responsible citizens at the 1970 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference. June 2, 1970. (50:11)