CTE News

January 30, 2024

Hi Friend of the CTE,

It’s time to fire up for spring! We have many events and resources to support you; be sure to check out all of this issue’s goodies.

Upcoming Workshops and Seminars

Midterm Assessment Flowchart with process parts listed

Seminars to Support Instructor Implementation
of Midcourse Evaluation

Using Midterm Feedback for Instructional Improvement
February 13, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (face-to-face, 320 Laws Hall)
- Learn More and Register

Using the Student Assessment of Their Learning Gains for Midcourse Evaluation
February 14, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (face-to-face, 320 Laws Hall)
- Learn More and Register

Proposing and Facilitating an FLC

This session addresses faculty learning communities (FLCs): what they are; how they work; their tradition at Miami since 1979; and their teaching, learning, and/or institutional outcomes. Learn about the FLC facilitator role and the CTE process for proposing an FLC for 2024-2025. Q&A will support individualized learning and FLC proposal development. FLC proposals are due February 15, 2024.

James Lang
Visiting Teacher-Scholar Events!

Acclaimed teacher-scholar James Lang, author of Small Teaching and Distracted, will lead book discussions and workshops as our inaugural guest for the Drs. Mary (Scherger) Bonhomme and Raymond Bonhomme Visiting Teacher-Scholar Series.

Dates: February 7-8, 2024

View the Schedule of Events and Register

News and Information

FLC Proposal Deadline: February 15, 2024

Are you interested in proposing and facilitating a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) in the 2024-2025 academic year?

Learn More and Propose an FLC

Midcourse Evaluation Survey:
Win $100 in PD Funds

Please take a few minutes to help us understand the use of midcourse evaluation tools and resources at Miami. One in every 50 entrants will receive $100 in professional development funds

Complete the Survey

James Lang Resource Featurette

Get fired up for James Lang’s Visiting Teacher-Schola r events and start the semester strong with these timely and relevant resources by Dr. Lang published in The Chronicle of Higher Education:

Extrinsic Motivation
Using Class Time Wisely:
- First Five Minutes of Class
- Last Five Minutes of Class

Opportunities From Our Partners

Upcoming Virtual Sessions From the Regionals Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

The CTL is offering virtual/Zoom teaching development sessions, and all instructors at Miami are welcome to attend.

Learn More and Register

Supporting Inclusion of College Students
With Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities

This virtual workshop series is offered through the Greater Cincinnati Collegiate Connection (GC3).

Session Title	Date	Time	RegistrationDeadline
Introduction to Neurodivergence and the Inclusive Classroom	Wed 2/28/24	1-2 pm	Mon 2/26/24
Strategies for Increasing Success of All Students in the College Classroom	Wed 3/13/24	1-2 pm	Mon 3/11/24
Creating an Inclusive Campus Experience for Neurodivergent Students	Wed 3/27/24	1-2 pm	Mon 3/25/24

Miami is a GC3 member institution, making you eligible for discounted registration ($25/session).

Learn More and Register

Free Inclusive Teaching Course for STEM Instructors

The Inclusive STEM Teaching Project, an NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education program, is hosting a six-week Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) March 4 - April 26, 2024, via edX. Learn more about this opportunity, and register for this free online course.

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