Welcome to week 1 of winter term! |
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A fresh year, a fresh gift from us! Pick up your pocket notebook at our office this week. |
A new year calls for a fresh notebook for all your teaching notes! Come pick up yours at our front desk this week (while supplies last!). We've included some helpful links to PSU resources, but left it mostly blank for you to fill with your own notes. We're here in the mezzanine level of Smith Memorial Student Union, m209, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Come say hi!
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| Winter term is here! Copy over a previous course and run the link validator to help prepare all of the links for your new course.
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Did you know that Canvas has a built-in attendance tool? This tool can be helpful in submitting for the required initiation of the attendance process.
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| Reorder and remove unnecessary items in your course navigation to create a clear and simple course design for students.
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Template language & resource links!
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Meet the new faculty support form! |
Your experience of requesting help might look a little different in the new year! As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing your teaching experience, we have launched a new support form on our teaching support page, under "get help virtually."
This change not only simplifies the process of getting teaching support but also strengthens our collaboration with the Office of Information Technology, ensuring even greater efficiency in addressing your needs. Cheers to a smoother, more connected support experience in 2024!
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Join the faculty book group & claim your copy!
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Explore with us this winter "The Empowered University" by Freeman Hrabowski and coauthors Philip J. Rous and Peter H. Henderson—a compelling guide for those in higher education seeking to foster academic success and institutional change. This insightful work delves into issues ranging from course redesign to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of cultivating an empowering culture.
Visit the Office of Academic Innovation to pick up your copy! Book group meetings are 12:00-1:00 PM on the following dates: 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 3/1, and 3/15.
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| Reflective practice tips for new instructors! |
Curated by Paul R. DeStefano, M.S., Physics
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Check out our most recent PSU community voices feature on our teaching resource website, OAI+, exploring recommended resources for reflective practice in early career teaching!
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Attend the next Pedagogy Playground! |
We'll be experimenting with Generative AI resources.
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Wednesday, January 31,12:00 - 1:00 PM
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Join us at our upcoming Generative AI event tailored for faculty members seeking to enhance accessibility in both classroom and personal workflows.
Hands-On Exploration: Engage in hands-on activities and special challenges designed to empower you with practical experience. Gain confidence as you navigate these tools under the guidance of our skilled instructors.
Accessible Course Design: Learn how generative AI can be harnessed to create inclusive and accessible courses. Discover innovative approaches to make learning materials not only student-friendly but also tailored to your unique teaching style.
Workflow Optimization: Uncover the secrets to boosting your personal productivity. Explore how generative AI tools can simplify and enhance your administrative tasks.
Collaborative Networking Opportunities: Beyond the technical aspects, the event provides a platform for collaborative networking among faculty members. Participants can expect to leave with valuable connections, insights, and potential collaborators, fostering a community of practice that extends beyond the event and enriches their ongoing professional development.
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| College Teaching Certificate Info Sessions |
Tuesday January 16,12:00 - 1:00 PM
Friday January 19, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
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| Coffee, Curriculum, and Conversation: How to Navigate Difficult Classroom Discussion and Disagreements |
Friday, January 26, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
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| Student Educator Lunch and Learn: Managing Difficult Situations in the Classroom |
Friday, January 26th, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
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| Pedagogy Playground: Generative AI Tools |
Wednesday, January 31, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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