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OLC Innovate™
(Virtual Conference)
Education Reimagined
March 15-19, 2021 
PLUS, 1-year of on-demand access!
 
MSU IT and MSU’s Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology are pleased to offer MSU Faculty, Staff, and Students an opportunity to participate in virtual-to-virtual presentations and the recorded session package for the OLC Innovate 2021 virtual conference. (Do not register here, use the link below.)
Group Registration Package Instructions
This link is unique to register MSU group members, and participants should register only with their organization-affiliated email address.
MSU has an Unlimited Group Full Virtual Pass for OLC Innovate 2021 which provides access to the OLC Innovate virtual conference; including virtual presenter to virtual audience presentations plus asynchronous Discovery and Exposition Foundry Sessions (estimated to be 150+ sessions in total). PLUS, access to live and on-demand recordings for one (1) year post-conference.
What this means:

Any time throughout the year following Innovate 2021, you can "register" to access the 2021 programming/materials.

If you learn about OLC Innovate and MSU's Unlimited Group Pass on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 (during the live virtual conference)- you can still register using the link above and participate.
If you learn about MSU's Unlimited Group Pass for OLC Innovate 2021 in July, November, or even January 2022, you can still register using your MSU e-mail at the link above. 


If you're registered and plan to participate live March 15-19, 2021 but are disappointed that some of the many sessions you are excited to attend overlap - no worries, log back into the conference platform at any time to engage with the programming you missed!

REMEMBER: Register with your MSU email address (at any time in the next year) to access OLC Innovate 2021 content using the MSU Unlimited Group Pass link (not the OLC website).

The Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology is transforming into a new unit under the Office of the Provost umbrella, within the MSU Libraries: the MSU Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation (Center for TLI).  
In a recent message to the MSU educator community, Provost Woodruff explained that this transition represents a deliberate effort to locate fundamental support for educators at the academic heart of the university, the Main Library. Centrally located, and central to the lives of our faculty and instructional staff, this new role and added portfolio of services will bring together outstanding faculty and academic staff from across campus to advance teaching and learning methodology, technology, and innovation at MSU. 
The Center for TLI will be staffed by a combination of former Hub and current library employees. According to a message from Dean of Libraries and Interim Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning Innovation Joe Salem, the Center for TLI will also be looking for additional staff next year. 
“The team and I know there are already invaluable educator support efforts in place across campus. We intend to collaborate with and help amplify those,” says Salem. “The Center for TLI will use a networked approach, keeping a core team supporting educator efforts centrally while working closely and collaboratively with center affiliates in colleges, departments, and units across campus.” 
As a new initiative, The Center for TLI is still evolving. Salem wants to ensure the process of building out the unit involves stakeholders in the crucial, early phase of development. “As part of our process, a small group of educator development stakeholders are being asked to participate in a kick-off summit this January,” he says. “Together, this team will synchronously contribute to developing ideas for how a networked approach can best complement the existing MSU educator ecosystem and fill gaps in support.” 
Salem adds that in addition to the kick-off summit and follow-up work with educator development stakeholders, his team will be offering additional engagement opportunities for educators themselves in the new year. 
This engagement and the feedback collected will be used to help shape the vision and mission of the unit.  
“There is a remarkable amount of expertise on our campus regarding teaching and learning innovation,” says Salem. “We are extremely excited to have the Provost’s support in aligning the great work so many are already doing, and just as excited to break new ground in this space. We’re bringing together a team of cross-unit educators to plan opportunities for MSU educators to share ideas about making the Center for TLI as supportive and collaborative as it can be.” 
While still under construction, the evolving vision for the Center for TLI has at its core an unalterable value: faculty and staff success. As stated unequivocally in MSU’s recently unveiled strategic plan, faculty and staff are MSU’s biggest investment and most important asset. The Center for TLI will be a place to fortify this crucial strategic pillar. Stakeholders across campus can expect a continued commitment from the Center for TLI to iterate on the colossal professional development strides and technological innovation created as a response to the demands of remote teaching and learning.  

The Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology is supporting two assessment workshops in March: Assessment Options Beyond the Exam and Exam Design. 
1) Assessment Options Beyond the Exam, led by Dr. Andrea Bierema: This workshop is for any MSU educator who is looking for resources and help with formative assessments and alternatives to exams such as projects, infographics, and debates. Examples include ideas for classes with 100 or more students. This workshop ran synchronously on 3/10 via zoom. 
 
2) Exam Design, led by Dr. Casey Henley: This workshop is for any MSU educator who is looking for resources and help with academic integrity on summative quizzes and exams. We will focus on writing multiple-choice and short-answer questions, creating a climate of integrity in the course, the pros and cons of video proctoring and creating exams specifically in D2L. This workshop ran synchronously on 3/9 via zoom. 
 
If you have questions related to the SOIREE workshops, please reach out to Ashley Braman (behanash@msu.edu) for additional support.

Job Title: Learning Experience DesignerDepartment: Center for Teaching and Learning InnovationBio: Rashad Muhammad is a Learning Experience Designer for MSU’s Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation (CTLI). He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunication focusing on Information Technology Systems and a Master of Arts degree in Educational Technology.Rashad has a talent for developing technology-enhanced learning solutions. In CTLI, he is responsible for coordinating training and workshop offerings, leading the technical development of the #iteachmsu Commons website, coordinating the Catalyst Innovation Program, and leading Coursera development for the Online Program Management team.

This summer, the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation is launching two asynchronous courses for educators: Inclusive Pedagogy and Welcome to Teaching. These two courses represent early offerings in what will be an expansive suite of self-paced, asynchronous educator development programming that will roll out throughout the 2025-2026 academic year.
Inclusive Pedagogy CTLI Course
This self-paced course is designed for MSU educators—broadly defined to include not only faculty and instructors, but also advisors, librarians, teaching assistants, instructional designers, coaches, Extension educators, and anyone involved in teaching, learning, or student success. In this course, you’ll explore the foundations of inclusive pedagogy and how it can be applied in your unique context. You’ll engage with videos, readings, reflections, and activities across seven modules, each building toward practical strategies for creating more inclusive educational spaces. The course is now available for self-enroll and offered in D2L. 
 
Welcome to Teaching CTLI Course [Forthcoming in early Fall 2025]
Discover the foundations of effective teaching at MSU through this self-paced online course designed for educators across roles and disciplines. Through CTLI-curated content, you’ll examine key principles of quality instruction, learn practical strategies for creating equitable and engaging learning environments, and build your understanding of pedagogy and instructional design within the context of Michigan State University—all on your own schedule. Whether you're new to teaching or looking to refresh your practice, this course offers a meaningful entry point to MSU’s commitment to teaching and learning for student success.

The Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology supported a new Online Engagement & Community Building workshop on March 12, 2021. This workshop was led by Dr. Ellie Louson (Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology and Lyman Briggs College) and Dr. Melissa Usiak (College of Education). During the workshop, participants had the opportunity to learn more about engaging their students in the online environment and creating a community online. Facilitators answered questions and shared resources. You’ll walk away with at least one strategy to try in your course. For anyone who previously completed SOIREE, this workshop will go more in-depth and build on the strategies covered in SOIREE. 
 
If you have questions related to the SOIREE workshops, please reach out to Ashley Braman (behanash@msu.edu) for additional support.Do you have tools, tactics, or approaches that have worked for you in building community online? Please share them in the comments below!

2024 AT&T Awards for Excellence in Teaching with Technology
This awards program, generously funded by AT&T, recognizes outstanding contributions to the use and development of information technology for teaching and learning in courses at Michigan State University. These educators are recognized as campus leaders in contributing to student success through technology integration and enhancement in their courses.The Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation would like to extend joyful congratulations and deep gratitude for the three educators selected this year. They expemplify not only great uses of technology to enhance teaching and learning, but also commitments to the success of learners, engagement in MSU communities, and their own lifelong learning. Learn more about each of the award recipients and their pedagogical contributions by clicking their names below and checking out their nomination videos. Brittany Dillman, College of Education's MAET & MALXD Graduate Certificate Program Director & CTLI Affiliate!Isaac Record, Lyman Briggs College Associate Teaching Professor in Science and SocietyKristy Kellom, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources' School of Planning, Design and Construction Instructor in Interior DesignIndividual MSU faculty, instructors, teaching assistants and staff, or teams of faculty and staff, are eligible to submit practices that use technology to enhance their teaching. Nominations are peer-reviewed by a committee of faculty and staff, which gives due regard to MSU’s commitment to diversity and accessibility, as well as the university’s commitment to outstanding instruction and effective design and technology integration.Michigan State University’s AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award benefits the winners by conferring peer reviewed recognition. The competition also benefits the larger MSU community because it highlights inspiring and innovative approaches to blended and fully online learning. The disciplinary expertise of applicants and judges reflect the diversity of majors and colleges at MSU.Information on the awards, nomination review rubric, and an archive of past winners can be accessed on the MSU AT&T Awards webpage (link opens in new window).

What inspired you to pursue this project?







Teaching challenges in design studios












Who was involved in the project or made a significant contribution?







Myself, but I invited my colleague to collaborate with me. We finished preparing the IRB protocol and will obtain approval to begin testing in interior design studio in Spring 2023












What are some of the successes that you have experienced on this project?



There was a learning curve at the beginning, however, I was able to get an intense two-day training with the vendors of the software that visited our campus. They have given me more ideas to use that could be beneficial. I also presented some of my work at the iMotions conference that occurred on MSU campus and was able to connect with other faculty on campus with similar interests.










What are some of the challenges that you have experienced on this project?







There was a delay in the order and shipping as the product came from Europe.












Describe some of the unexpected outcomes that occurred during this project?







I tested the products as a pilot on my colleagues from different programs. They all expressed interest in the product and saw its potentials for their own teaching.












What are the key lessons that you learned from the project?







I found the tool very promising in capturing eye gaze and emotions and can offer an objective analysis to students. Everyone who used it found it equally engaging which is also important to achieve in teaching



How would you describe the final status of the project?







I finished setting up the experiment and got it tested on faculty members. IT is ready to roll next semester.








 









What are the next steps for this project or research?







I anticipate recruiting up to 40 interior design students after IRB approvals and I anticipate publishing the results.








 











Checkout the following link for visuals: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YlTNst-JgfeRm7BSfuOsAOV5xlqymGke/view