Almost half of all ISU faculty engage in SoTL research, you should, too! Become part of the SoTL community of scholars at ISU. The SoTL Scholars program brings faculty of all ranks, all disciplines, and any level of SoTL knowledge together to better understand teaching and learning through research and collaboration. The SoTL Scholars program […]
Mental models are assumptions and beliefs people develop over time based on their lived experiences. Systems thinkers actively strive to understand the implicit and explicit mental models at play in a system. The ladder of inference is a tool that helps clarify mental models as a pathway to understand how knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes influence […]
The Teaching Conversations Community of Practice is open to any faculty or staff member with a teaching role at Iowa State University. The purpose of this community is to: · Support instructors in their continued growth as teachers. · Build connections across disciplines. · Share strategies for effective teaching and learning. Sessions will usually start […]
Learn important tips and tricks to efficiently and accurately manage your Canvas gradebook. If you need a reasonable accommodation, you may find more information on the University Human Resources Disability Accommodation page. For graduate student assistants and undergraduate students, please get in touch with Student Accessibility Services. * Even if you are unable […]
The Teaching Conversations Community of Practice is open to any faculty or staff member with a teaching role at Iowa State University. The purpose of this community is to: · Support instructors in their continued growth as teachers. · Build connections across disciplines. · Share strategies for effective teaching and learning. Sessions will usually start […]
The Large Enrollment Community of Practice is for instructors of courses with sections that enroll 100+ students. The purpose of this community is to: Support instructors who are teaching large enrollment courses. Build community and connection across disciplines. Connect instructors to resources and solutions. Mid-Year Social/Community Building Join other instructors of large enrollment courses […]
These sessions aim to provide instructors in higher education with practical tools and insights to enhance their well-being and effectiveness, ultimately contributing to a more positive and supportive academic environment. Fostering Psychological Flexibility: Adapting to Change and Thriving in Uncertainty Psychological flexibility is the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage stress effectively. […]
Discover how to harness AI to design your course and enrich learning experiences. This workshop covers effective AI prompting techniques for enhancing student engagement through alignment of course content. Participants will explore tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Adobe Firefly, and apply these to real-world course design scenarios. Workshop Goals: Discuss how to prompt […]
Walk through the process of preparing your gradebook and submitting Final grades via Canvas. If you need a reasonable accommodation, you may find more information on the University Human Resources Disability Accommodation page. For graduate student assistants and undergraduate students, please get in touch with Student Accessibility Services. * Even if you are […]
The Large Enrollment Community of Practice is for instructors of courses with sections that enroll 100+ students. The purpose of this community is to: Support instructors who are teaching large enrollment courses. Build community and connection across disciplines. Connect instructors to resources and solutions. January Focus: Panel Discussion about LE Teaching Listen to a […]
Almost half of all ISU faculty engage in SoTL research, you should, too! Become part of the SoTL community of scholars at ISU. The SoTL Scholars program brings faculty of all ranks, all disciplines, and any level of SoTL knowledge together to better understand teaching and learning through research and collaboration. The SoTL Scholars program […]
The Large Enrollment Community of Practice is for instructors of courses with sections that enroll 100+ students. The purpose of this community is to: Support instructors who are teaching large enrollment courses. Build community and connection across disciplines. Connect instructors to resources and solutions. February Focus: Best Practices for Tech Tools Hear from CELT […]
