The "Improving Your Online Course" workshop explores the QM Rubric and provides a framework to improve the quality of online courses. Participants use the QM Rubric to review their own online courses and develop a course improvement plan. The content is based on the essential Specific Review Standards of the Quality Matters Rubric. Participants will […]
Walk through the process of preparing your gradebook and submitting interim 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 […]
Elevate your teaching by engaging in a 25-minute virtual mid-day workshop showcasing innovative teaching practices that you may tailor to your unique teaching context—all in the time it takes to enjoy your lunch! Attendees will leave these sessions equipped with the tools to try out something new in their next class. In this short-form […]
This event meets every other Thursday, starting October 3rd through November 14th. Join CELT staff in the discussion of “High-Impact Design for Online Courses,” where the authors take a learning first, technology second approach to online education and provide faculty and instructional designers with a comprehensive framework for creating high-quality online courses. October 3, 2-3 […]
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. October Focus: Athletics Department Hear from an Athletics Department representative […]
In this session, we will explore how to create engaging and effective videos for your courses. We will talk about all the steps needed from start to finish from considering why you are creating a video, planning and scripting your content, and exploring ISU technology recording options. We will end with how to share your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Explore the Teams Canvas Integration, and how you might utilize it to facilitate online communication and collaboration between students. Professor Shalika Khindurangala from the Ivy College of Business shares her insights. If you need a reasonable accommodation, you may find more information on the University Human Resources Disability Accommodation page. For graduate student assistants […]
The purpose of the Teaching with Technology Learning Community is to share campus best practices to improve online teaching and learning; see how others are using the University Learning Management System (LMS) to create innovative learning experiences, inform the campus about existing and new web-based instructional technologies, participate in new technology testing and evaluation; and […]
The Well-Being Community of Practice is for instructors interested in embedding well-being into ISU environments, practices, and culture. The purpose of this community is to: Enhance faculty and staff knowledge, skills, and competencies in well-being and student success. Build institutional capacity to learn and apply practices to transform environments, practices, and culture toward well-being Support […]
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. Savoring the Moment: Techniques for Maximizing Joy and Satisfaction This session focuses on the art of savoring, the practice of fully engaging in and […]
Discover how to achieve better, faster, and fairer grading outcomes with Gradescope for handwritten assignments, improving the assessment process with efficiency and equity in mind. 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 […]
In this hands-on workshop, instructors will get an introduction to open educational resources (OER), free instructional materials that you can adapt to fit your course's needs. Register to Attend This Event
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 […]
