It's week 1 of spring term! |
Spring term is here, and Week 1 is all about connecting with your students—this newsletter has practical tips, student insights, and quick ways to get support as you kick things off.
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| Get help quickly: OAI virtual office hours all week long! |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday-Friday, on Zoom
From Canvas troubleshooting to instructional questions, OAI virtual office hours are open daily this week to support you. No appointment needed—just hop in and chat with our team.
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Week 1 student communication tips |
Clear, early communication can make a big difference in how students experience your course. This quick guide offers practical tips and examples to help you set expectations and build connection from day one.
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Quick tips for the start of term |
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| Adding Canvas user resource materials to your Canvas course for quick and easy access helps enrolled users interact with the course.
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Do you want to make your course videos more accessible? This tutorial walks instructors through adding machine-generated or requesting professional captions for your MediaSpace videos.
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This guide explains how you can decide which courses to show on your Canvas Dashboard, regardless of the term.
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How to design with all learners in mind: Insights from PSU student Lio Jones |
Lio Jones is a PSU student studying paleoanthropology who brings lived experience to the conversation about accessibility in the classroom. Lio has curated a collection of resources to inform how you teach with inclusivity in mind.
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Get Course-specific tips for inclusive teaching: Are you looking for ways to better support neurodiverse students, multilingual learners, or students with disabilities? We’re here to help. Schedule a one-on-one consultation focused on your specific course and goals.
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Join the Faculty Book Club!
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Chose from these three options below and get your own book copy when you register:
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| Black, Brown, Bruised: How Racialized STEM Education Stifles Innovation |
By Ebony Omotola McGee
Through narratives from hundreds of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous individuals, McGee examines the experiences of underrepresented students and faculty in STEM fields, offering concrete recommendations for creating more inclusive STEM environments.
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| Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning |
By José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson
Back by popular demand! This practical guide helps educators navigate AI's impact on teaching and learning with concrete strategies for classroom integration. Perfect for those looking to thoughtfully incorporate AI tools while maintaining academic integrity.
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| Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College |
By Peter Felten and Leo M. Lambert
Drawing on interviews from 29 institutions, this book explores how meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and peers transform the college experience. Learn evidence-based approaches for creating supportive learning environments that work for all students.
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Upcoming faculty community events
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Using inclusive features in Canvas, Zoom, and more! |
Tuesday, April 22, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM on Zoom |
Looking for simple ways to make your course more inclusive? Join us to explore built-in features in Canvas, Zoom, and Google tools that can support accessibility and help students feel like they belong.
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| Reading Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) |
Wednesday, April 2, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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| Talking Community-Engaged Learning |
Wednesday, April 9, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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| Thursday, May 8, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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The Office of Academic Innovation
Portland State University
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