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At Digital Humanities at MSU THATCamp, we create space for meeting fellow members of the community in informal networking sessions, and we encourage people to share their work in impromptu discussions and workshops. THATCamp ("The Humanities and Technology Camp") is a gathering where the agenda is set by attendees on the day of the event based on what people want to learn and/or share. It is an event where students, staff, and faculty from any discipline and from all skill levels learn and build together in sessions proposed, led, and voted upon by the community. 
This January, we are holding THATCamp as a virtual event from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm EST on Friday, January 28th, 2022. Register to attend! 
Who is THATCamp for?This is an opportunity for people, whether formally a part of the DH@MSU community or not, to gather, learn from each other, and make connections to carry forward into the academic year. We welcome:

Members of the DH community, old and new
Students in the MSU Digital Humanities undergraduate minor or graduate certificate, and students interested in the minor/certificate
Humanists who are engaged in digital and computer-assisted research, teaching, and creation
Anyone interested in exploring digital topics especially (but not exclusively) in the areas of arts, humanities, and social sciences

Register by Monday, January 24th. Please direct any questions to Max Evjen evjendav@msu.edu.

In-Meeting file transfer allows you to send files to other meeting participants during the meeting through the in-meeting chat. 
Enabling In-Meeting File Transfer
For Your Account
To enable the In-Meeting file transfer feature for all members of your organization:

Sign in to the Zoom web portal as an administrator with the privilege to edit account settings.
Click Account Management > Account Settings.
Navigate to the File Transfer option on the Meeting tab and verify that the setting is enabled.If the setting is disabled, click the Status toggle to enable it. If a verification dialog displays, choose Turn On to verify the change.
(Optional) If you want to make this setting mandatory for all users in your account, click the lock icon, and then click Lock to confirm the setting.

Limiting the File Types That Can be Shared
For security purposes, the file types/file extensions that can be shared via file transfer can be limited at the account level, by the account owner or an admin on the account.

Sign into the Zoom web portal as an administrator with the privilege to edit account settings.
Click Account Management > IM Management
Click the IM Settings tab.
Navigate to the File Transfer option
Enable Only allow specified file types.
Enter the allowed file types/extensions, with a comma to separate each extension. 
Click Save.

 
For additional instructions on enabling/disabling file share and how to complete an in-meeting share visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/209605493-In-meeting-file-transfer

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Your first day of class is almost here! Are you excited? Anxious? Whether it’s your very first time teaching ever, you’re teaching a new course, or you’re just starting a new semester, beginning a class for the first time can be nerve wracking. To get us all ready for that first day, we asked educators to share practical tips about how they handle a new semester. Here is a compilation from their years of teaching experience.
1) Be prepared!
In teaching, confidence is key. While it can be nerve wrecking, displaying confidence will show students you are up to the task and ready for the new semester. Check out the room in advance and familiarize yourself with its resources. Test out any technology you want to use beforehand. There’s nothing worse than finding out something doesn’t work on that first day. Knowing those details are set can help free you up to relax, focus on your teaching, and exude the confidence that students respond to.
2) Practice, practice, practice
Practice makes perfect. If you are nervous about teaching a new class for the first time, make sure you practice your lesson in front of a mirror, with a partner, or with a peer a few times. It will help build your confidence in the material and sequence of your lesson, anticipate any areas of potential challenges that might come up, and adjust in ways that will set you and students up for success.
3) Dress for success
Although different schools and institutions will have varying dress codes, and individuals have different stylistic choices, make sure that you know your instructor of record and/or supervisor’s expectations before school starts.
4) Rehearse your power pose
Body language can be important in teaching. Some research has even shown that power-posing reduces anxiety and boosts confidence. One suggestion is to stand tall with your chest out and your hands on your hips.
5) Show your enthusiasm
Students pick up on your excitement (or lack thereof) about teaching their class. If you’re thrilled about the material, there’s a better chance they will be too. Communicate your enthusiasm by sharing personal stories, anecdotes or artifacts about the topic at hand.
6) Always bring water
It’s easy to forget about some of our practical needs when we teach. Having a bottle of water can sometimes be a lifesaver, especially after teaching for a long time or when feeling nervous.
7) Connect with students
Make sure to engage with your students, learn their names, let them introduce themselves to you and to one another, and create opportunities for them to share about what matters to them outside the classroom and connected to the disciplinary questions your class will support them in addressing. These steps will help you connect with students and build community.
8) Expect the Unexpected
Sometimes, even though we’re ready and have planned our lesson plan by the minute, things can go wrong. A projector doesn’t turn on, you have more students than syllabi, students are late, etc… Be ready for anything and everything. Stay positive and confident. That’s the beauty of teaching!
9) Don’t feel discouraged
After your first day of class, you may feel discouraged if things didn’t go as planned, or if you felt like you didn’t get the reaction you expected from your students. Just remember that they are also starting the semester and may have a lot to manage at the same time. Think about both the positive aspects of the day and reflect about the things you could improve.
10) And remember, students enjoy a little change!
If and when you feel it is appropriate to change things up in your class, engage with elements of popular culture, and mix up the materials you use to support learning, try anecdotes, gifs (animated images) or memes (images with words) to also communicate ideas. A little (suitable) popular connection, new content, and humor can help students engage differently. 
*note: distancing and other precautions required during the COVID19 pandemic may influence how some of these tips look in your face-to-face/hybrid classes, but remember even if you're teaching 100% online- these tips still ring true!

Topic Area: Pandemic Pivot
Presented By: Crista Reaves, Michael Martel
Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a swift transition to online learning that left students emotionally distressed secondary to isolation, disruption in routine, and navigating how to learn virtually. The stress students were under was often palpable in the virtual classroom setting. Creating an online environment that supported students’ mental health and self-care was a priority for the course faculty.To address student mental health in the course, a widget was created on the D2L course homepage providing students with quick access to counseling and psychiatric service contact information. A mental health and self-care resource module were also created within the D2L course, providing students with self-care resources, mindfulness videos and instructions, and the MSU CAPS resources.To promote and support mental health and self-care during online synchronous theory, faculty would pause halfway through lectures to guide students through a mindfulness exercise. Examples of the mindfulness exercises utilized were guided imagery, stretching, deep breathing, turning negative to positive thoughts, and music. The goal was to educate students on a variety of mental health self-care techniques allowing students the opportunity to deploy the technique they found most beneficial when feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or distressed. Having course faculty teach and demonstrate the techniques during theory communicated to the students the importance, value, and need for self-care.The hope is to continue supporting mental health by improving the self-care techniques offered during theory and to share our lessons learned with other faculty seeking to implement similar strategies to promote mental health and self-care.
Mindfulness Exercises Incorporated During Theory

Guided Imagery
Deep Breathing
5-Square Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
The 5 Senses
Resource Sharing
Laughter
Dancing
Yoga
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (turning negative thoughts to positive)
Grateful Journaling Exercise (journal 5 things you are grateful for)

Learn the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric and the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process. Learn about drafting helpful recommendations as you apply the Rubric to an actual course.

Delivery Mode: Online (Asynchronous)Instruction: FacilitatedFee (Single Registration): $25 tech fee per enrollment (capped at 20 participants) Cost is being covered through the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation (CTLI)

Please refer to the Schedule & Checklist for more information on workshop requirements. Note that the Schedule & Checklist for Independent sessions may vary from the Schedule & Checklist provided here. 
QM's flagship workshop on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of online and blended courses is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, administrators, and adjunct instructors. It is particularly helpful to those new to QM or those considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and blended learning.
In addition to learning about the QM Rubric and the course review process, participants will learn to apply the concept of alignment and draft helpful recommendations for course improvement.
The APPQMR is the prerequisite for the Peer Reviewer Course, which is the required course to become a QM Peer Reviewer.


Recommended For:

Those looking to understand the QM Rubric and course review process.
Members with a stand-alone CPE membership.
Those who wish to complete the Higher Ed Peer Reviewer Course.



Learning Objectives:

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:

Recognize the foundational concepts of Quality Matters.
Identify the critical elements of the QM quality assurance program, including the QM Rubric, materials, processes, and administrative components.
Apply the QM Rubric to review online courses.
Make decisions on whether the demo course meets selected QM Rubric Standards.
Apply the concept of alignment.
Draft helpful recommendations for course improvement by citing annotations from the QM Rubric and evidence from the course.




What Participants Need:


At least 10 to 12 hours of time per week to spend on achieving the learning objectives.
Some participants report spending at least 15 hours per week.

Below is a list of resources that promote student success. All links provided are direct links (ONE CLICK) connecting you to contact information or an educator who can respond to your questions and/or help your students who are excelling academically. Thank you for helping our students achieve their goals.
Academic Scholars Program: For invited incoming first-year students with strong academic records; prior to matriculation students are invited to join the Academic Scholars Program
Bailey Scholars Program: For students in any major who are interested in earning a Minor in Leadership in Integrated Learning while developing their capacity for self-directed learning; housed in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
[Charles] Drew Science Scholars Program: For selected first-year and sophomore math and science students from groups historically underserved in science and mathematics fields; provides academic, community and professional resources
Citizen Scholars Program: For selected first-year arts and humanities students interested in civic learning, community work, and social justice
Detroit M.A.D.E. Program [Mastering Academics Demonstrating Excellence]: For students who graduated from Detroit schools and resided in Detroit; provides college transition and career development support, including internship and education abroad opportunities
Dow STEM Program: For Michigan students pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) major; provides academic and social support servicesHonors College: For invited incoming first-year students with strong academic records; prior to and after the first fall semesters, students are invited to join the Honors College
The RISE (Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment) Program:  A residential learning experience for students who share academic interests in environmental studies

Tools for Multimedia Presentations
 
Why should students use a variety of tools?
People process information in a variety of ways, and the most effective method that information is transmitted varies depending on the audience, goals of the presenter and the information itself. By encouraging students to explore different methods of relaying information, you are also teaching them how to explain things to a diverse audience.
 
How to Get Started:
Explore the tools on the back of this sheet, or any others you know of. Pick one or two that you like and are comfortable with. Then, pick one project or presentation that is usually done in PowerPoint or as an essay, and adapt some or all of it for the new tool.  You can always contact IT and meet with an Instructional Designer if you’d like to bounce ideas off of someone else. They can also come to your class to demonstrate the tools to your students. 
 
When to Use: 
This can be incorporated into most courses, at really any level. For students who are new to the material, or the university, it would be useful to provide guidance, and restrict assignments to a few tools. As students grow more confident, the amount of freedom of choice can be expanded
 
Resources and Tools
 
Video

Davinci Resolve – Free Video Editor
Media Space – MSU’s Internal Video Platform
Adobe Spark – Free Video and Presentation
Zoom – Video Conferencing and Recording 

Audio

Audacity – Free Audio Editor and Recorder
Free Music Archive – Repository of CC Music 
Pod Bean – Free Podcast Hosting

Graphics

Pixabay – Repository of CC Images
Piktochart – Infographic Creation Tool
Canva – Image Creation Tool
Sketch Up - 3D Modeling
Sway – Online Presentations

Maybe it's just the knee-deep affirmations and positivity I wade through when I log into it, but I love Padlet as a bulletin board/whiteboard tool. Padlet is really much more than a whiteboard; it's more a like a Wiki where you can have people share. Or it can be just a bulletin board. Or a multimedia blog or portfolio. Or a chat board. 
A free Padlet account just gets you 3 padlets, but you can post as many items of almost any type as you want, as long as each is under 10MB. Something that really adds dimensionality: you or your collaborators can add links to their padlets.  Padlet as of this writing offers 8 templates, although that has changed over time. The templates guide the appearance and arrangement of items, but the offerings are broad enough that it doesn't feel restrictive. The Canvas template is the most free form. I like the Shelf option that arranges posts in columns. I find this works well with group activities. I have not used the Map or Timeline templates, but they seem fantastic for activities where time or space is the key dimension. 
Padlet has been around for almost 10 years, so there are lots of examples out there, from wedding planning to peer assessment. It's a pretty commonly used app in K-12 instruction. I want to throw this in here: For work collaboration, and typical whiteboard functionality. Microsoft's Whiteboard works nicely in our Spartan365 Suite. The media richness and beauty of Padlet, though, can't be beat!