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 […]
Discover how to enhance accessibility in your course using AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot. This workshop provides practical use cases for inclusive course content and teaching strategies. Participants will engage in hands-on activities using different Copilot features, including visual search, document and web page access, and GPT-4 text generation. Workshop Goals: Demonstrate how to […]
Learn to implement DesignPlus course tools in Canvas to improve the look, quality, consistency and accessibility of your course content. 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. […]
Learn to implement DesignPlus course tools in Canvas to improve the look, quality, consistency and accessibility of your course content. 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. […]
Learn to implement DesignPlus course tools in Canvas to improve the look, quality, consistency and accessibility of your course content. 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. […]
In this panel presentation, instructors who have done innovative work with open educational resources (OER) will present on their experience using these free course materials. As the panelists discuss the different approaches they have taken to their work, the audience will have opportunities to ask questions and reflect on their own teaching practices. Register […]
The Level 1 Workshop will equip you with the skills to make the most of Top Hat’s core features, enabling you to adopt, customize and create interactive educational content, leverage Top Hat’s AI & assessment tools to see what students are understanding (or not understanding), and better engage your students—before, during and after class. Why […]
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 Level 2 Advanced Workshop will equip you with the skills to take content creation to new heights. Learn how to leverage AI to further address low-performing areas, reuse and optimize in-class content in a way that’s dynamic, engaging, and flexible. You will learn how to implement proven evidence-based teaching and learning techniques with Top […]
Join us for an engaging session on micro-credentials, where we’ll provide key updates on the progress of Iowa State University’s micro-credentialing initiative. This program will cover where we currently stand, highlight upcoming developments, and offer insights on how faculty and staff can get involved in creating and issuing micro-credentials. You’ll leave with practical steps on […]
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. November Focus: DPS/DSO Hear from Department of Public Safety and […]
The Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) workshop focuses on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of online and hybrid courses. It is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, and administrators. In addition to learning about the QM Rubric and the course review process, […]
