In the second workshop, presenters will walk participants through the creation and modification of a very basic dashboard in Power BI. Power BI is an interactive data visualization software that the University makes available to all students and personnel. Presenters will also walk through a simple data visualization example using Python. All data and code […]
LGBTQIA2S+ youth, including college students, are among the most at-risk groups for mental health challenges, housing and food insecurity, and domestic violence, because of the ways in which society’s support systems fail to see and value them. Formerly referred called Safe Zone, Intro to Queer Allyship is a knowledge-level workshop focusing on using terminology appropriately, […]
Course instructors are faced with a number of challenges in designing learning experiences for students in the age of GenAI. This discussion will focus on ways participants have worked to mitigate or incorporate the use of GenAI into their classrooms, with a focus on supporting students’ understanding of how GenAI can help them learn or […]
Neurodiversity recognizes the natural variation among human brains and neurological traits. Neurodiversity focuses on the strengths of individuals and the support they may need to thrive. Neurodivergent students may have been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others, and some may not be diagnosed with these conditions. Join us for an enlightening workshop dedicated to […]
Students report that courses which incorporate instructor videos into their online course shells are much more engaging and effective than those containing only text and still images. This is true whether your Canvas course shell is for an on-campus, hybrid, or fully online course. Once you know how to use Canvas Studio to make videos […]
The next event for the Spring International Seminar Series is now open for registration!
Participants in this internationally recognized two-part workshop will explore the Quality Matters Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of online and hybrid courses. In addition to learning about the QM Rubric and the course review process, participants will learn to apply the concept of alignment and draft helpful recommendations for course improvement. The […]
Do you have projects that could appeal to funders, if only you could identify the right ones? This session is an introduction to the Pivot-RP platform. Learn how to build your profile, search for funding opportunities, and take the next steps with search results. Registration is required.
Preparing students to live and work in our very complex world depends upon incorporating diverse content, curriculum, and perspectives in courses and being mindful of the diverse ways people communicate and learn. These ideas are central to the core value of Diversity and Inclusion in Illinois State’s strategic plan, Educate - Connect - Elevate. Faculty can […]
Important note: This workshop is funded through a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and is only open to instructors (including instructional staff and graduate teaching assistants) in the following departments: Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Geography, Geology & the Environment, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Technology. Many students […]
This workshop, formerly called Design Your Course, is intended for tenure- and non-tenure-track faculty members in their first three years of service at Illinois State University. It offers a deep dive into developing effective learning outcomes, robust assessments aligned to those learning outcomes, and engaging learning activities that will help prepare your students for success. […]
Course Design for Future Faculty is intended specifically for graduate students interested in pursuing faculty careers. This summer-long program dives into developing effective learning outcomes, robust assessments aligned to those learning outcomes, and engaging learning activities that will help prepare your students for success. By the end of the program, you will have a full […]