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 […]
Interested in incorporating civic engagement or service learning in your courses? This session can connect you with potential community partners. Join us for a lunch and meet representatives from agencies in town who would like to collaborate with Illinois State instructors and students. At this event, community partners will give a short overview of their […]
The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) is a specialized form of inquiry into various aspects of teaching or learning. This workshop series will introduce participants to SoTL, review ways in which data can be collected and analyzed to better understand teaching and learning, and plan a mentored SoTL project. Participants should come to this […]
Join us for an immersive two-part workshop designed to empower faculty members with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI in higher education. Explore the fundamentals of generative AI, increase your AI literacy, and gain hands-on experience with tools such as ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, and other similar products. […]
New to teaching in Canvas? Still working on building out your Canvas site and need a quick crash course as the semester begins? This workshop packs a lot in just 90 minutes: Learn how to get started with the most important settings and tools, create basic course content using Pages and Modules, communicate with students […]
Explore ways to increase interactivity and engagement within your online courses, while also meeting federal regulations for distance education. Regular and substantive interaction (RSI) is a federal requirement for all online courses that distinguishes “distance education” from “correspondence education.” Come and learn what constitutes RSI and how you can build RSI into your courses to […]
Learn strategies that enable you to effectively facilitate challenging conversations, respond to disruptive classroom behaviors, and engage your students in dialogues that cultivate an understanding of diverse perspectives. Additionally, this course will equip you with instructional strategies to mitigate distracting behaviors and create inclusive, respectful learning environments. Participants will receive a voucher for lunch through […]
Gain the knowledge you need to support students with disabilities. In this workshop, presenters will guide you step-by- step to improve the curation and creation of your digital course content, including how to use images, color contrast, and formatting in programs like Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat. You will create an individual plan to update course […]
Peer observation can be a valuable tool for gathering feedback on teaching practices. When used formatively, feedback gathered from peer observation can encourage scholarly teaching and has the potential to transform teaching and learning (Barbeau & Happel, 2023). This workshop will examine the role peer observations play in professional growth, identify effective practices in the […]