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 […]
Instructors at ISU who are using Canvas have had a year to familiarize themselves with using the LMS. In this workshop, we will briefly discuss several “tips and tricks” that can enhance your Canvas courses. These tips can help you address minor troubleshooting questions, enhance your course design, and streamline your Canvas experience. Registration is […]
The National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation describes dialogue and deliberation as “innovative processes that help people come together across differences to tackle our most challenging problems.” By incorporating these processes into the curriculum, we can give students opportunities to productively engage with society's challenging problems in authentic ways. In this two-day workshop for course […]
Libraries, museums, and archives provide online access to unique and rare materials on just about any research topic imaginable, but knowing where to find them can be a challenge. Learn about the various strategies for locating relevant primary source materials across institutions. You will then explore ideas for incorporating these resources, such as diaries, letters, […]
You do not have to be a tech to incorporate video into your Canvas courses. Import videos from your computer or record video from your webcam or screen capture—quickly and easily. All videos will be automatically closed captioned. You can record videos once and embed them into multiple courses for teaching, assignments, assessment, and feedback. […]