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ASSESSING LEARNING
Motivating Assignments: Designing Transparent Assignments by Articulating The Purpose (2 of 5)
Learning Objectives
Define a transparent Purpose
Describe the importance of the “purpose” section and its relation to motivation and engagement.
Identify whether the transparency of a purpose statement is weak or strong
Introduction
This is part 2 of a 5 part series of articles on Transparent Assignment Design (Part 1: TAD). The first component of the Transparent Assignment Design (TAD) framework has to do with the Purpose. The purpose explains “the why” to the learner.
The Significance of Transparency in Purpose
"Why am I learning this?" "What is the point of this?" "How is this going to help me in the long run?" "Is this just busy work?" "How am I going to use this in the future?"
These are common questions learners ask themselves, their peers, and even instructors when they don't understand why they are being asked to complete a course assignment or activity. The purpose of an assignment may be crystal clear to an instructor, but students who are new to the content and skills need a direct connection to its relevance clearly stated in order to see its importance. As a former Instructional Designer and current Engagement and Assessment Consultant, I have reviewed hundreds of assignments and the purpose of an assignment is often the key element that is missing. But why is it so important?
As a former Psychology instructor and attention researcher, I can attest that people are more engaged in activities (stay on task longer, less distractible, and demonstrate more grit when working through difficult exercises) when they understand the relevance of the activity to their personal goals. Engagement and motivation are enhanced when learners grasp what will be gained by completing the assignment.
Psychology research classifies motivation into two main types: "Extrinsic Motivation" and "Intrinsic Motivation."
Extrinsic Motivation involves tangible rewards for engaging with the activity, such as points, prizes, money, and grades. While it is fast-acting, it tends to burn out quickly.
Intrinsic Motivation relates to how people personally feel about the activity, such as social engagement, enjoyment, meaningfulness, and relevance to long-term goals. It is harder to generate artificially but has a longer, more sustained effect when it is achieved.
Though many students will be initially extrinsically motivated to complete an assignment (for its grade), learners are more likely to demonstrate more effort and submit a higher caliber deliverable when the assignment can tap into their intrinsic motivation. A well-written Purpose statement can assist in fostering intrinsic motivation.
When we explain the purpose of an assignment to learners, it is essential to address both the short-term benefits (e.g., practicing applying specific knowledge and skills) and the long-term benefits (e.g., preparing for future professions). By doing so, we help students see the immediate value and future relevance of their efforts, fostering both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation.
Watch:
Examples:
Weak Purpose Statement:
Assignment: Analyze a data set and write a report on your findings.
Purpose Statement: This assignment will help you understand data analysis.
Explanation: This purpose statement is too vague and does not explain why understanding data analysis is important or how it will benefit the students in the short or long term. It lacks specificity and fails to connect the assignment to the students' broader goals or interests.
Strong Purpose Statement:
Assignment: Analyze a data set and write a report on your findings.
Purpose Statement: This assignment aims to enhance your ability to analyze real-world data using commonly used statistical methods. By completing this task, you will develop critical skills in data interpretation, statistical software proficiency, and report writing. These skills are essential for advanced coursework in statistics and highly valued in various professional fields, including business analytics, public health, and social sciences.
Explanation: This purpose statement clearly articulates the benefits of the assignment, both in the short term (developing data interpretation and statistical software skills) and in the long term (preparing for advanced coursework and professional fields). It connects the task to the students' academic and professional goals, making the relevance of the assignment explicit.
Resources:
Note: This is article 2 of a 5-part series on Transparent Assignments.
Quick Guide to Transparent Assignments (CTLI:MSU)
Define a transparent Purpose
Describe the importance of the “purpose” section and its relation to motivation and engagement.
Identify whether the transparency of a purpose statement is weak or strong
Introduction
This is part 2 of a 5 part series of articles on Transparent Assignment Design (Part 1: TAD). The first component of the Transparent Assignment Design (TAD) framework has to do with the Purpose. The purpose explains “the why” to the learner.
The Significance of Transparency in Purpose
"Why am I learning this?" "What is the point of this?" "How is this going to help me in the long run?" "Is this just busy work?" "How am I going to use this in the future?"
These are common questions learners ask themselves, their peers, and even instructors when they don't understand why they are being asked to complete a course assignment or activity. The purpose of an assignment may be crystal clear to an instructor, but students who are new to the content and skills need a direct connection to its relevance clearly stated in order to see its importance. As a former Instructional Designer and current Engagement and Assessment Consultant, I have reviewed hundreds of assignments and the purpose of an assignment is often the key element that is missing. But why is it so important?
As a former Psychology instructor and attention researcher, I can attest that people are more engaged in activities (stay on task longer, less distractible, and demonstrate more grit when working through difficult exercises) when they understand the relevance of the activity to their personal goals. Engagement and motivation are enhanced when learners grasp what will be gained by completing the assignment.
Psychology research classifies motivation into two main types: "Extrinsic Motivation" and "Intrinsic Motivation."
Extrinsic Motivation involves tangible rewards for engaging with the activity, such as points, prizes, money, and grades. While it is fast-acting, it tends to burn out quickly.
Intrinsic Motivation relates to how people personally feel about the activity, such as social engagement, enjoyment, meaningfulness, and relevance to long-term goals. It is harder to generate artificially but has a longer, more sustained effect when it is achieved.
Though many students will be initially extrinsically motivated to complete an assignment (for its grade), learners are more likely to demonstrate more effort and submit a higher caliber deliverable when the assignment can tap into their intrinsic motivation. A well-written Purpose statement can assist in fostering intrinsic motivation.
When we explain the purpose of an assignment to learners, it is essential to address both the short-term benefits (e.g., practicing applying specific knowledge and skills) and the long-term benefits (e.g., preparing for future professions). By doing so, we help students see the immediate value and future relevance of their efforts, fostering both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation.
Watch:
Examples:
Weak Purpose Statement:
Assignment: Analyze a data set and write a report on your findings.
Purpose Statement: This assignment will help you understand data analysis.
Explanation: This purpose statement is too vague and does not explain why understanding data analysis is important or how it will benefit the students in the short or long term. It lacks specificity and fails to connect the assignment to the students' broader goals or interests.
Strong Purpose Statement:
Assignment: Analyze a data set and write a report on your findings.
Purpose Statement: This assignment aims to enhance your ability to analyze real-world data using commonly used statistical methods. By completing this task, you will develop critical skills in data interpretation, statistical software proficiency, and report writing. These skills are essential for advanced coursework in statistics and highly valued in various professional fields, including business analytics, public health, and social sciences.
Explanation: This purpose statement clearly articulates the benefits of the assignment, both in the short term (developing data interpretation and statistical software skills) and in the long term (preparing for advanced coursework and professional fields). It connects the task to the students' academic and professional goals, making the relevance of the assignment explicit.
Resources:
Note: This is article 2 of a 5-part series on Transparent Assignments.
Quick Guide to Transparent Assignments (CTLI:MSU)
Authored by:
Monica L. Mills

Posted on: Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation

Motivating Assignments: Designing Transparent Assignments by Articulating The Purpose (2 of 5)
Learning Objectives
Define a transparent Purpose
Describe the impo...
Define a transparent Purpose
Describe the impo...
Authored by:
ASSESSING LEARNING
Wednesday, Jul 3, 2024
Posted on: #iteachmsu
February 2021 Online Workshops from MSU IT
Thinking about Assessment
The focus of our Febuary workshops is assessments, whether formative or summative and exams, essays, or projects. We are hosting three workshops for faculty and two open "tech support" Q&A webinars for students. The faculty workshops will each be offered once. The recordings shared by email to all registrants and also posted to either the D2L Instructor Self-Directed Training site or the MSU Tools and Technology site, as noted in the workshop description.
Building and Conducting Exams in D2L (Desire2Learn)
Monday February 8, 2021, starting at 10 a.m.
In this 90-minute workshop, we will provide detailed demonstrations of how to build an exam in the D2L Quizzes tool, show how to customize submission views, and briefly touch on exam security measures. The workshop recording will be posted to the MSU Instructor Self-Directed Training site (link below).
Registration link: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAod-qprTMoEt3tlcNQUPDO1wdKGG1ZD2O-
For a more immediate how-to resource, please refer to the MSU Instructor – D2L Self-Directed Training resource library “course” in D2L, which has a module with step-by-step walkthrough videos on how to use the D2L Quizzes tool.
Strategies and Tools for Formative Essays and Projects
Monday February 8, 2021, starting at 1 p.m.
In this 75-minute workshop, we will discuss strategies and technologies for formative assessments, including D2L rubrics, TurnItIn, and Eli Review. We will have faculty speakers share their experiences and philosophies regarding when & why they use formative assessment and what they have found valuable about it, then engage in peer discussion within smaller groups. The meeting recording and any companion resources will be shared by email with all registrants, even if you cannot attend the live session, and posted to the MSU Tools & Technologies "course".
Registration link: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwodO2gqD8jHtN5cK8TNCsIaL83HST_vbGv
For how-to resources and detailed overviews of each technology, please refer to the following:
MSU Tools and Technologies for Instructors “course” in D2L, especially the modules for each of these technologies.
This iTeach playlist of assessment resources originally built for the Beyond the Exam workshop
The MSU Instructor – D2L Self-Directed Training resource library “course” in D2L has a module on using the D2L Rubrics Tool
Tools for Grading Summative Essays & Projects
Tuesday February 9, 2021, starting at 10 a.m.
In this 75-minute workshop, we will discuss when and why to use Crowdmark, Gradescope, and Digital Desk to administer and grade summative, non-exam assessments such as essays and projects. This workshop will include brief presentations by faculty who have used these technologies in their courses, followed by informal peer discussion. The meeting recording and any companion resources will be shared by email with all registrants, even if you cannot attend the live session, and posted to the MSU Tools & Technologies course.
Registration link: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwscuqhqjMsGtX7S0Quya3mLxYhPG7sTse7
For how-to resources and detailed overviews of each technology, please refer to the following:
MSU Tools and Technologies for Instructors “course” in D2L, especially the modules for each of these technologies.
This iTeach playlist of assessment resources originally built for the Beyond the Exam workshop
This iTeach article with a feature comparison of Crowdmark, Gradescope, and Digital Desk
Technology Q&A for Students
Friday February 12, 2021 and Monday February 15, 2021, starting at 1 p.m.
These 90-minute webinars are open tech support time for students, especially for any concerns about upcoming online exams or assessments. Students can submit questions through their registration form, anonymously in the webinar Q&A area, and in the webinar chat area.
Registration link for Friday Feb 12, 2021 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vk-kFbZZQ4W7zUs8gkkZRw
Registration link for Monday Feb 15, 2021 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zNhhPU0qQq2e9dZDjbS2HA
The focus of our Febuary workshops is assessments, whether formative or summative and exams, essays, or projects. We are hosting three workshops for faculty and two open "tech support" Q&A webinars for students. The faculty workshops will each be offered once. The recordings shared by email to all registrants and also posted to either the D2L Instructor Self-Directed Training site or the MSU Tools and Technology site, as noted in the workshop description.
Building and Conducting Exams in D2L (Desire2Learn)
Monday February 8, 2021, starting at 10 a.m.
In this 90-minute workshop, we will provide detailed demonstrations of how to build an exam in the D2L Quizzes tool, show how to customize submission views, and briefly touch on exam security measures. The workshop recording will be posted to the MSU Instructor Self-Directed Training site (link below).
Registration link: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAod-qprTMoEt3tlcNQUPDO1wdKGG1ZD2O-
For a more immediate how-to resource, please refer to the MSU Instructor – D2L Self-Directed Training resource library “course” in D2L, which has a module with step-by-step walkthrough videos on how to use the D2L Quizzes tool.
Strategies and Tools for Formative Essays and Projects
Monday February 8, 2021, starting at 1 p.m.
In this 75-minute workshop, we will discuss strategies and technologies for formative assessments, including D2L rubrics, TurnItIn, and Eli Review. We will have faculty speakers share their experiences and philosophies regarding when & why they use formative assessment and what they have found valuable about it, then engage in peer discussion within smaller groups. The meeting recording and any companion resources will be shared by email with all registrants, even if you cannot attend the live session, and posted to the MSU Tools & Technologies "course".
Registration link: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwodO2gqD8jHtN5cK8TNCsIaL83HST_vbGv
For how-to resources and detailed overviews of each technology, please refer to the following:
MSU Tools and Technologies for Instructors “course” in D2L, especially the modules for each of these technologies.
This iTeach playlist of assessment resources originally built for the Beyond the Exam workshop
The MSU Instructor – D2L Self-Directed Training resource library “course” in D2L has a module on using the D2L Rubrics Tool
Tools for Grading Summative Essays & Projects
Tuesday February 9, 2021, starting at 10 a.m.
In this 75-minute workshop, we will discuss when and why to use Crowdmark, Gradescope, and Digital Desk to administer and grade summative, non-exam assessments such as essays and projects. This workshop will include brief presentations by faculty who have used these technologies in their courses, followed by informal peer discussion. The meeting recording and any companion resources will be shared by email with all registrants, even if you cannot attend the live session, and posted to the MSU Tools & Technologies course.
Registration link: https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwscuqhqjMsGtX7S0Quya3mLxYhPG7sTse7
For how-to resources and detailed overviews of each technology, please refer to the following:
MSU Tools and Technologies for Instructors “course” in D2L, especially the modules for each of these technologies.
This iTeach playlist of assessment resources originally built for the Beyond the Exam workshop
This iTeach article with a feature comparison of Crowdmark, Gradescope, and Digital Desk
Technology Q&A for Students
Friday February 12, 2021 and Monday February 15, 2021, starting at 1 p.m.
These 90-minute webinars are open tech support time for students, especially for any concerns about upcoming online exams or assessments. Students can submit questions through their registration form, anonymously in the webinar Q&A area, and in the webinar chat area.
Registration link for Friday Feb 12, 2021 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vk-kFbZZQ4W7zUs8gkkZRw
Registration link for Monday Feb 15, 2021 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zNhhPU0qQq2e9dZDjbS2HA
Authored by:
Natalie Vandepol

Posted on: #iteachmsu

February 2021 Online Workshops from MSU IT
Thinking about Assessment
The focus of our Febuary workshops is ass...
The focus of our Febuary workshops is ass...
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Monday, Jan 25, 2021
Posted on: New Technologies
MSU IT - Academic Technology Overview
Click here to open the video in a new window and watch it at https://mediaspace.msu.edu
Michigan State University named Brightspace by Desire2Learn as its centrally supported Learning Management System (LMS) in July 2012. Since then, Brightspace (generally shortened to D2L here on campus) provides the platform and tools for online and web enhanced student experiences. This video gives you a quick overview of not only the D2L platform and built-in accessibility helper Spartan Ally, but also other academic services and technologies available on campus. You'll also meet a team of academic technology support folks who can help you as you learn to leverage MSU-provided digital tools in your teaching.
Timeline of video
Introductions
1:40 - D2L Overview
31:00 - Spartan Ally
44:48 - MSU Core Academic Technologies Overview
1:10:05 - Getting Help
1:17:05 - Assessment Services Overview
1:19:11 - Q&A Fun Part 2
Michigan State University named Brightspace by Desire2Learn as its centrally supported Learning Management System (LMS) in July 2012. Since then, Brightspace (generally shortened to D2L here on campus) provides the platform and tools for online and web enhanced student experiences. This video gives you a quick overview of not only the D2L platform and built-in accessibility helper Spartan Ally, but also other academic services and technologies available on campus. You'll also meet a team of academic technology support folks who can help you as you learn to leverage MSU-provided digital tools in your teaching.
Timeline of video
Introductions
1:40 - D2L Overview
31:00 - Spartan Ally
44:48 - MSU Core Academic Technologies Overview
1:10:05 - Getting Help
1:17:05 - Assessment Services Overview
1:19:11 - Q&A Fun Part 2
Authored by:
MSU Information Technology

Posted on: New Technologies

MSU IT - Academic Technology Overview
Click here to open the video in a new window and watch it at https:...
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Tuesday, Aug 18, 2020
Posted on: #iteachmsu Educator Awards
PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
College of Arts and Letters 2022 #iteachmsu Educator Award Recipients
The following is a list of the educators receiving the #iteachmsu Educator Award from College of Arts & Letters. For more information on these awards, check out the article entitled "#iteachmsu Educator Awards".
Scott Schopieray: The Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation Kick-off Summit, held on January 14, 2022, wouldn't have been possible without participation from educators like you. I know that ongoing uncertainty and stress at work and at home mean many folx are spread thin, and your willingness to share your time with us demonstrates your commitment to not only educator development at MSU, but the university's teaching and learning mission as a whole. The insights you provided (and continue to provide through asynchronous feedback opportunities) are invaluable as we continue to listen, learn, and ultimately shape what role the Center for TLI plays for Spartans. Witnessing the level of engagement, passion, and constructively critical questioning - makes me all the more excited to be a part of the Center staff moving forward. I'm looking forward to continued opportunities to work with you in the near future. Thank you again for the service you provided to MSU by participating in the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation Kick-off Summit!
Kaelyn Muiru: Thank you for introducing your WRA 101 students to the library this semester! By emphasizing the importance of a student-library relationship, you helped promote information literacy and research skills, and hopefully initiated a positive association that the students will carry through their college careers. I want to also thank you for being in tune with and aware of your students' needs, and allowing them to opt into asynchronous instruction. Treating students with care means valuing their emotional and mental well-being, and trusting them as adults to help determine the course of their instruction. It was a pleasure to create and compile videos to introduce the library and specific resources to help them find success on their WRA 101 assignments. The analytics show me the resources were utilized, so I also thank you for promoting them!
Alexis Black: For her empathy for all students. For her concern to make all feel heard and involved. For her terrible puns. Alexis is an amazing educator who cares deeply about her students' success. She is constantly checking in with students to see how they are doing and her innovative practices in intimacy coordination have helped out students navigate difficult times.
Brad Willcuts: Brad is innovative and uses cutting edge technology to teach dance and musical theatre. He is constantly evolving as an educator and blends old and new techniques to reach students.
Cheryl Caesar: I've worked with Cheryl for over ten years now and I wanted to thank her for teaching me a lot about being a compassionate and caring teacher. The learning environment that Cheryl creates with her classes allows students to feel safe and comfortable being honest and open with their thoughts, feelings and views. I have seen the amazing progress and benefits her students have gained from being a student in her class and I am honored to call her a colleague and friend.
Elizabeth Spence: Dr. Spence demonstrates the teaching method I personally endorse above all others - a pedagogy of care for her students. Dr. Spence clearly cares for each student as an individual, recognizing the unique values and experiences they bring to the classroom. She knows them not just by name, but knows about their work and personal lives too. She takes time to meet with them in individual consultations throughout the semester, and when visiting her classroom, it is evident that she takes time and thoughtfulness with each student and their appreciation and engagement is exceptional for a virtual setting. I especially appreciate that she gives time for library instruction, setting an example to her students that information literacy has high value. Newer to educating myself, I have learned so much from her, and wish to follow in her caring footsteps.
Kathy Hadley: Thank you, Dr. Hadley, for dedicating a class each semester to bring your students to the library! Your commitment to library instruction encourages students to find value in information literacy and because of you, they begin a relationship with the library that will help them be successful throughout their MSU careers.
Jill McKay-Chrobak: Dr. McKay-Chrobak, thank you for dedicating a class each semester to bring your students to the library. Your commitment to information literacy helps ensure students place a high value on it. Thank you for showing your enthusiasm for the library's resources and services; it is contagious! Your students clearly enjoy your friendly and engaging style of teaching and your example has encouraged me to prioritize fun and camaraderie in my own teaching.
Ilse Schweitzer: Dr. Schweitzer, thank you for dedicating a class to bring your students to the library! Your commitment to information literacy encourages students to value it highly, and by introducing them to the library, you begin a relationship between library and student that fosters success. Your students clearly enjoy and respect your leadership; I was continually impressed with their level of engagement. Thank you for encouraging, mentoring, and caring for these first-year students - I have learned from you and intend to follow your example!
Floyd Pouncil: Thank you so much for bringing your students to the library for an introductory session! By doing so, you impress upon them the importance of information literacy and research skills, and give us a chance to situate the library and its resources as an important asset for their college careers.
I want to also thank you for your very thoughtful scaffolding of the WRA 101 assignments, and attention to detail and modification of the standard. Your students were clearly connecting the dots between rhetorical analysis of the culture of an artifact and the culture of their disciplines and the writing found therein. Also, by emphasizing the importance of a personal interview, you recognize the value in alternate ways of knowing (as opposed to relying on "peer-reviewed literature").
Your students were my most engaged of the semester - you did an excellent job of cultivating a safe classroom culture in which students felt encouraged and motivated to participate. That makes such a big difference in how I am able to impact them in our short time together, so for that I am grateful.
Sharieka Botex: Thank you for bringing your WRA 101 students to the library this semester! In doing so, you emphasized the value of information literacy and research skills and encouraged a relationship with the library that hopefully will serve your students well throughout their college careers.
Your students were some of my most engaged of the semester - you clearly have nurtured a safe space for students to be themselves and participate openly in discussion, which makes my job much easier and way more rewarding, and speaks highly of your classroom culture.
Also, it was very clear from the assignment modifications you made and the relatively calm and collected demeanor of your students that you have taken a pedagogy of care approach, putting their mental and emotional well-being right up at the forefront alongside their academic experience. This is so important in this time and place, especially with our vulnerable first-year students, and I appreciate your approach so much.
It was a pleasure getting to know you and your students, and I am grateful for your leadership in encouraging a positive and lasting library-student relationship!
Anyone can recognize a fellow Spartan for their contributions to MSU's teaching and learning mission or for how they made a lasting impression on your experience. All you have to do is click "Thank an Educator" in the left panel of iteach.msu.edu. From there you'll see a short form where you can enter the name, netID, and a short story of the educator you'd like to recognize.
Scott Schopieray: The Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation Kick-off Summit, held on January 14, 2022, wouldn't have been possible without participation from educators like you. I know that ongoing uncertainty and stress at work and at home mean many folx are spread thin, and your willingness to share your time with us demonstrates your commitment to not only educator development at MSU, but the university's teaching and learning mission as a whole. The insights you provided (and continue to provide through asynchronous feedback opportunities) are invaluable as we continue to listen, learn, and ultimately shape what role the Center for TLI plays for Spartans. Witnessing the level of engagement, passion, and constructively critical questioning - makes me all the more excited to be a part of the Center staff moving forward. I'm looking forward to continued opportunities to work with you in the near future. Thank you again for the service you provided to MSU by participating in the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation Kick-off Summit!
Kaelyn Muiru: Thank you for introducing your WRA 101 students to the library this semester! By emphasizing the importance of a student-library relationship, you helped promote information literacy and research skills, and hopefully initiated a positive association that the students will carry through their college careers. I want to also thank you for being in tune with and aware of your students' needs, and allowing them to opt into asynchronous instruction. Treating students with care means valuing their emotional and mental well-being, and trusting them as adults to help determine the course of their instruction. It was a pleasure to create and compile videos to introduce the library and specific resources to help them find success on their WRA 101 assignments. The analytics show me the resources were utilized, so I also thank you for promoting them!
Alexis Black: For her empathy for all students. For her concern to make all feel heard and involved. For her terrible puns. Alexis is an amazing educator who cares deeply about her students' success. She is constantly checking in with students to see how they are doing and her innovative practices in intimacy coordination have helped out students navigate difficult times.
Brad Willcuts: Brad is innovative and uses cutting edge technology to teach dance and musical theatre. He is constantly evolving as an educator and blends old and new techniques to reach students.
Cheryl Caesar: I've worked with Cheryl for over ten years now and I wanted to thank her for teaching me a lot about being a compassionate and caring teacher. The learning environment that Cheryl creates with her classes allows students to feel safe and comfortable being honest and open with their thoughts, feelings and views. I have seen the amazing progress and benefits her students have gained from being a student in her class and I am honored to call her a colleague and friend.
Elizabeth Spence: Dr. Spence demonstrates the teaching method I personally endorse above all others - a pedagogy of care for her students. Dr. Spence clearly cares for each student as an individual, recognizing the unique values and experiences they bring to the classroom. She knows them not just by name, but knows about their work and personal lives too. She takes time to meet with them in individual consultations throughout the semester, and when visiting her classroom, it is evident that she takes time and thoughtfulness with each student and their appreciation and engagement is exceptional for a virtual setting. I especially appreciate that she gives time for library instruction, setting an example to her students that information literacy has high value. Newer to educating myself, I have learned so much from her, and wish to follow in her caring footsteps.
Kathy Hadley: Thank you, Dr. Hadley, for dedicating a class each semester to bring your students to the library! Your commitment to library instruction encourages students to find value in information literacy and because of you, they begin a relationship with the library that will help them be successful throughout their MSU careers.
Jill McKay-Chrobak: Dr. McKay-Chrobak, thank you for dedicating a class each semester to bring your students to the library. Your commitment to information literacy helps ensure students place a high value on it. Thank you for showing your enthusiasm for the library's resources and services; it is contagious! Your students clearly enjoy your friendly and engaging style of teaching and your example has encouraged me to prioritize fun and camaraderie in my own teaching.
Ilse Schweitzer: Dr. Schweitzer, thank you for dedicating a class to bring your students to the library! Your commitment to information literacy encourages students to value it highly, and by introducing them to the library, you begin a relationship between library and student that fosters success. Your students clearly enjoy and respect your leadership; I was continually impressed with their level of engagement. Thank you for encouraging, mentoring, and caring for these first-year students - I have learned from you and intend to follow your example!
Floyd Pouncil: Thank you so much for bringing your students to the library for an introductory session! By doing so, you impress upon them the importance of information literacy and research skills, and give us a chance to situate the library and its resources as an important asset for their college careers.
I want to also thank you for your very thoughtful scaffolding of the WRA 101 assignments, and attention to detail and modification of the standard. Your students were clearly connecting the dots between rhetorical analysis of the culture of an artifact and the culture of their disciplines and the writing found therein. Also, by emphasizing the importance of a personal interview, you recognize the value in alternate ways of knowing (as opposed to relying on "peer-reviewed literature").
Your students were my most engaged of the semester - you did an excellent job of cultivating a safe classroom culture in which students felt encouraged and motivated to participate. That makes such a big difference in how I am able to impact them in our short time together, so for that I am grateful.
Sharieka Botex: Thank you for bringing your WRA 101 students to the library this semester! In doing so, you emphasized the value of information literacy and research skills and encouraged a relationship with the library that hopefully will serve your students well throughout their college careers.
Your students were some of my most engaged of the semester - you clearly have nurtured a safe space for students to be themselves and participate openly in discussion, which makes my job much easier and way more rewarding, and speaks highly of your classroom culture.
Also, it was very clear from the assignment modifications you made and the relatively calm and collected demeanor of your students that you have taken a pedagogy of care approach, putting their mental and emotional well-being right up at the forefront alongside their academic experience. This is so important in this time and place, especially with our vulnerable first-year students, and I appreciate your approach so much.
It was a pleasure getting to know you and your students, and I am grateful for your leadership in encouraging a positive and lasting library-student relationship!
Anyone can recognize a fellow Spartan for their contributions to MSU's teaching and learning mission or for how they made a lasting impression on your experience. All you have to do is click "Thank an Educator" in the left panel of iteach.msu.edu. From there you'll see a short form where you can enter the name, netID, and a short story of the educator you'd like to recognize.
Posted by:
Makena Neal

Posted on: #iteachmsu Educator Awards

College of Arts and Letters 2022 #iteachmsu Educator Award Recipients
The following is a list of the educators receiving the #iteachmsu E...
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PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
Course Policy Modifications After a Crisis: Practical Strategies for Returning to Class
In addition to caring for your own well-being and openly acknowledging a tragic event with your students, there are a number of tangible ways instructors might consider modifying their syllabus or lesson plans immediately after a crisis. This resource contains examples of policies and adaptations you may consider. These are not meant to be read as recommendations that every instructor should adopt, but rather as possibilities that instructors can individually assess and adapt to their own teaching context.
When modifying your course policies or syllabus after a crisis, it is helpful to keep a few basic principles of trauma-aware pedagogy in mind. The overarching aim of these principles is to cultivate a sense of safety in the classroom, especially when this sense has been disrupted by traumatic events. Some key principles of trauma-informed teaching include:
Empathy - take time to understand what students are experiencing, and allow them to process those experiences together
Flexibility - be patient, and forgiving with students if they aren’t able to progress through the course as you initially imagined they would.
Autonomy - give students choices that can help them feel in control
Clarity - reduce unknowns by over-communicating about what will stay the same and what will change as a result of the event
Transparency - be transparent about why you chose to respond to the event in the way that you did
Consistency - be as predictable and reliable as possible, perhaps leaning on existing classroom habits or routines to create a sense of familiarity
Next, you will find concrete examples of ways you might consider embedding these principles into your class.
Modifying the Course Content/Timeline
If classes are canceled due to a crisis, communicate to students where you plan to pick up after classes resume.
Consider pushing the course plan back a week rather than asking students to prepare for two weeks at once (e.g., the week that was missed and the current week). Then identify a week’s content to skip later on, if possible.
Explain to students why you chose to cut that section and provide a few resources for them to study on their own if they’re interested.
Revise assessments accordingly so that students aren’t evaluated on material not covered.
Review your course learning goals and think about what is truly necessary and what can be left out this time. Students’ cognitive load will be reduced after a crisis and class time might be better spent focusing on a few key topics rather than trying to get everything covered.
Reduce the quantity of readings and other work required for students to prepare for class where possible.
Modifying Assessments
Consider emphasizing low-stakes formative assessments like in-class activities and discussion posts over high-stakes summative assessments like quizzes and exams. This could be done by allowing students to choose to weight their formative assessments more heavily or by making certain summative assessments optional.
Reduce anxiety of high-stakes tests by making them take-home, or allowing students to choose a certain number of questions or problems on an existing exam to respond to as opposed to taking the entire thing.
Consider grading certain assessments pass/fail.
Make sure to revise assessments to ensure they don’t evaluate students on material that may have been skipped or not covered in detail due to an altered schedule.
Consider giving students options about how and when to complete existing assessments.
For example, allowing them to work individually or in groups. Or allowing them to submit in various formats (written, video, audio, creative, etc.)
Create new deadlines for existing assessments in conversation with students.
If using grading rubrics, consider how to adjust expectations in light of the situation, and communicate any changes to students.
Modifying Late Work Policies
Consider removing late work penalties, where possible. Ask students to stay in touch with you if they need an extension.
Give students the option to throw out a certain number of assessments, or for certain assessments to be graded pass/fail.
Modifying Attendance and Participation Policies
Consider dropping or loosening any required attendance policies. For example, increase the number of days that can be missed before incurring a penalty. You may decide to ask students to email you or their TA, when possible, if they need to miss class. Make explicit that they do not need to provide a reason for missing class.
Clearly explain to students what they need to do to make up for any classes they may miss. Try to be respectful of students’ cognitive load as you create this policy so that work doesn’t pile up when they miss class.
Consider giving everyone full credit for the “participation” score of their grade, or provide students with a variety of options about what will count as participation, especially for those who do not feel like speaking in class.
This resource was created by Michael McCreary. It is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license.
When modifying your course policies or syllabus after a crisis, it is helpful to keep a few basic principles of trauma-aware pedagogy in mind. The overarching aim of these principles is to cultivate a sense of safety in the classroom, especially when this sense has been disrupted by traumatic events. Some key principles of trauma-informed teaching include:
Empathy - take time to understand what students are experiencing, and allow them to process those experiences together
Flexibility - be patient, and forgiving with students if they aren’t able to progress through the course as you initially imagined they would.
Autonomy - give students choices that can help them feel in control
Clarity - reduce unknowns by over-communicating about what will stay the same and what will change as a result of the event
Transparency - be transparent about why you chose to respond to the event in the way that you did
Consistency - be as predictable and reliable as possible, perhaps leaning on existing classroom habits or routines to create a sense of familiarity
Next, you will find concrete examples of ways you might consider embedding these principles into your class.
Modifying the Course Content/Timeline
If classes are canceled due to a crisis, communicate to students where you plan to pick up after classes resume.
Consider pushing the course plan back a week rather than asking students to prepare for two weeks at once (e.g., the week that was missed and the current week). Then identify a week’s content to skip later on, if possible.
Explain to students why you chose to cut that section and provide a few resources for them to study on their own if they’re interested.
Revise assessments accordingly so that students aren’t evaluated on material not covered.
Review your course learning goals and think about what is truly necessary and what can be left out this time. Students’ cognitive load will be reduced after a crisis and class time might be better spent focusing on a few key topics rather than trying to get everything covered.
Reduce the quantity of readings and other work required for students to prepare for class where possible.
Modifying Assessments
Consider emphasizing low-stakes formative assessments like in-class activities and discussion posts over high-stakes summative assessments like quizzes and exams. This could be done by allowing students to choose to weight their formative assessments more heavily or by making certain summative assessments optional.
Reduce anxiety of high-stakes tests by making them take-home, or allowing students to choose a certain number of questions or problems on an existing exam to respond to as opposed to taking the entire thing.
Consider grading certain assessments pass/fail.
Make sure to revise assessments to ensure they don’t evaluate students on material that may have been skipped or not covered in detail due to an altered schedule.
Consider giving students options about how and when to complete existing assessments.
For example, allowing them to work individually or in groups. Or allowing them to submit in various formats (written, video, audio, creative, etc.)
Create new deadlines for existing assessments in conversation with students.
If using grading rubrics, consider how to adjust expectations in light of the situation, and communicate any changes to students.
Modifying Late Work Policies
Consider removing late work penalties, where possible. Ask students to stay in touch with you if they need an extension.
Give students the option to throw out a certain number of assessments, or for certain assessments to be graded pass/fail.
Modifying Attendance and Participation Policies
Consider dropping or loosening any required attendance policies. For example, increase the number of days that can be missed before incurring a penalty. You may decide to ask students to email you or their TA, when possible, if they need to miss class. Make explicit that they do not need to provide a reason for missing class.
Clearly explain to students what they need to do to make up for any classes they may miss. Try to be respectful of students’ cognitive load as you create this policy so that work doesn’t pile up when they miss class.
Consider giving everyone full credit for the “participation” score of their grade, or provide students with a variety of options about what will count as participation, especially for those who do not feel like speaking in class.
This resource was created by Michael McCreary. It is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license.
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Michael McCreary
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Course Policy Modifications After a Crisis: Practical Strategies for Returning to Class
In addition to caring for your own well-being and openly acknowledg...
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Friday, Feb 17, 2023
Posted on: MSU Online & Remote Teaching
PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
Remote activities and assignments quick guide
Click the image above to access a PDF of the Quick GuideRemote Assignments and Activities
This quick guide provides an introduction to remote assignments and activities as you move to remote teaching. It outlines key steps to Plan, Modify, and Implement when making this move to optimize student learning. As with any steps you take in moving to remote teaching, it’s important to anchor your decisions in course learning objectives and to be transparent, flexible, and generous with students.
Plan
In-class activities and assignments can be facilitated by a variety of the tools provided at MSU. In planning for remote activities and assignments, ensure you are focusing on assignments that help you to accomplish your learning objectives. Also remember that in a remote teaching situation you may need to be flexible with respect to the assignments/activities you have.
Modify
Projects
Rather than have students turn in assignments during class, create a D2L assignment folder for students to upload assignments. Just about any file-type can be turned in with D2L (including word documents). This can be where students upload their papers, presentations, videos, or any other media.
Collaborative Writing
If students would normally provide feedback on each other's writing assignments, then the easiest method to recreate this in a remote teaching situation would be to use a cloud-based tool such as Google Drive or Microsoft One Drive. Using one of these tools, students can view and comment on each other's work.
Discussions
If in-class discussion is a key part of your course, then the D2L discussion tool can be used. Keep in mind that students will most likely need greater prompting and guidance in order to engage in an online discussion.If students are able to record audio and video, and have access to a fast internet connection, then they could also record and submit discussions using zoom.
Presentations
If students have a presentation they would normally give in class, they can record that presentation using Zoom or MediaSpace, provided that they have a computer with a Webcam and Microphone. If students do not have the ability to record audio and video, then another option would be to ask them to write out their presentation in Microsoft Word or other word processing tool and include images of their presentation materials. This can then be uploaded to a D2L Assignment Folder.
Implement
Below find a variety of ideas for common in-person activities and some ideas for both synchronous remote (activities occur at the same time) or asynchronous remote (activities occur independently but with specific due dates/times) teaching.
In-Person
Synchronous Remote
Asynchronous Remote
Student presentations
Students present in real time using zoom.
Students record presentations using Kaltura Capture or Zoom then upload them to MediaSpace or D2L.
Small group work/discussions
Students can collaborate in Zoom, Microsoft OneDrive, and Google drive.
Create a prompt for students to respond to on D2L.
Peer review writing session
Students can share and discuss their documents using Zoom and Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.
Organize students into groups and ask them to share their documents in Microsoft OneDrive Google Drive.
Additional Help
For additional help and support, please check out the other remote teaching articles on iteach.msu.edu, or contact the MSU IT Service Desk at local (517) 432-6200 or toll free (844) 678-6200.
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This quick guide provides an introduction to remote assignments and activities as you move to remote teaching. It outlines key steps to Plan, Modify, and Implement when making this move to optimize student learning. As with any steps you take in moving to remote teaching, it’s important to anchor your decisions in course learning objectives and to be transparent, flexible, and generous with students.
Plan
In-class activities and assignments can be facilitated by a variety of the tools provided at MSU. In planning for remote activities and assignments, ensure you are focusing on assignments that help you to accomplish your learning objectives. Also remember that in a remote teaching situation you may need to be flexible with respect to the assignments/activities you have.
Modify
Projects
Rather than have students turn in assignments during class, create a D2L assignment folder for students to upload assignments. Just about any file-type can be turned in with D2L (including word documents). This can be where students upload their papers, presentations, videos, or any other media.
Collaborative Writing
If students would normally provide feedback on each other's writing assignments, then the easiest method to recreate this in a remote teaching situation would be to use a cloud-based tool such as Google Drive or Microsoft One Drive. Using one of these tools, students can view and comment on each other's work.
Discussions
If in-class discussion is a key part of your course, then the D2L discussion tool can be used. Keep in mind that students will most likely need greater prompting and guidance in order to engage in an online discussion.If students are able to record audio and video, and have access to a fast internet connection, then they could also record and submit discussions using zoom.
Presentations
If students have a presentation they would normally give in class, they can record that presentation using Zoom or MediaSpace, provided that they have a computer with a Webcam and Microphone. If students do not have the ability to record audio and video, then another option would be to ask them to write out their presentation in Microsoft Word or other word processing tool and include images of their presentation materials. This can then be uploaded to a D2L Assignment Folder.
Implement
Below find a variety of ideas for common in-person activities and some ideas for both synchronous remote (activities occur at the same time) or asynchronous remote (activities occur independently but with specific due dates/times) teaching.
In-Person
Synchronous Remote
Asynchronous Remote
Student presentations
Students present in real time using zoom.
Students record presentations using Kaltura Capture or Zoom then upload them to MediaSpace or D2L.
Small group work/discussions
Students can collaborate in Zoom, Microsoft OneDrive, and Google drive.
Create a prompt for students to respond to on D2L.
Peer review writing session
Students can share and discuss their documents using Zoom and Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.
Organize students into groups and ask them to share their documents in Microsoft OneDrive Google Drive.
Additional Help
For additional help and support, please check out the other remote teaching articles on iteach.msu.edu, or contact the MSU IT Service Desk at local (517) 432-6200 or toll free (844) 678-6200.
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Remote activities and assignments quick guide
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PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
Monday, Oct 18, 2021
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PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
Ensuring Alignment with Backwards Design: A Quick Guide on Course Design
Introduction:
Are you looking to create a course that leads to meaningful learning and feels intentional and cohensive for students? Enter backwards design—a powerful approach that starts with the end in mind. Whether you're designing a new course or revamping an existing one, backwards design can help you focus on what really matters: student learning. Here’s a quick guide to getting started with this approach.
Step 1: Identify Desired Results:
Start by asking yourself, "What do I want my students to walk away with?" This step is all about defining your learning objectives—clear, measurable goals that articulate what students should know, understand, and be able to do by the end of your course. Think of these as the compass that will guide every other decision you make. Use an established taxonomy of verbs (such as Bloom's) to ensure these objectives are actionable and observable.
Step 2: Determing Acceptable Evidence:
Once you know where you’re headed, it’s time to think about how you’ll know if students have arrived. This step is all about assessment. What evidence will you accept as proof that students have met the learning objectives? Whether it’s through exams, projects, or presentations, your assessments should align with the level of learning you’re aiming for. Remember, alignment is key!
Step 3: Plan Instruction:
With your objectives and assessments in place, it’s time to plan the journey. How will you get your students from point A to point B? This step involves designing the learning activities and instruction that will support your objectives. Think about what needs to be taught and how it should be taught to achieve your goals. Your aim should be to create engaging, effective learning experiences that build toward the desired results.
Conclusion:
By following these three steps—identifying desired results, determining acceptable evidence, and planning instruction—you can design a course that’s not only cohesive and purposeful but also deeply impactful. Start with the end in mind, and watch your students thrive! Feel free to use the resources below including the worksheet to assist in desgining your course.
Supporting Resources:
Big List of Bloom’s Verbs
Bloom’s Aligned Assessment Suggestions
Worksheet: Backwards Design
Learning Objectives Assessment Suggestor Tool (Note: this tool must be downloaded and launched in Excel for it to work properly)
Understanding by Design (UdB) videos by Grant Wiggens (Part 1, Part 2)
Are you looking to create a course that leads to meaningful learning and feels intentional and cohensive for students? Enter backwards design—a powerful approach that starts with the end in mind. Whether you're designing a new course or revamping an existing one, backwards design can help you focus on what really matters: student learning. Here’s a quick guide to getting started with this approach.
Step 1: Identify Desired Results:
Start by asking yourself, "What do I want my students to walk away with?" This step is all about defining your learning objectives—clear, measurable goals that articulate what students should know, understand, and be able to do by the end of your course. Think of these as the compass that will guide every other decision you make. Use an established taxonomy of verbs (such as Bloom's) to ensure these objectives are actionable and observable.
Step 2: Determing Acceptable Evidence:
Once you know where you’re headed, it’s time to think about how you’ll know if students have arrived. This step is all about assessment. What evidence will you accept as proof that students have met the learning objectives? Whether it’s through exams, projects, or presentations, your assessments should align with the level of learning you’re aiming for. Remember, alignment is key!
Step 3: Plan Instruction:
With your objectives and assessments in place, it’s time to plan the journey. How will you get your students from point A to point B? This step involves designing the learning activities and instruction that will support your objectives. Think about what needs to be taught and how it should be taught to achieve your goals. Your aim should be to create engaging, effective learning experiences that build toward the desired results.
Conclusion:
By following these three steps—identifying desired results, determining acceptable evidence, and planning instruction—you can design a course that’s not only cohesive and purposeful but also deeply impactful. Start with the end in mind, and watch your students thrive! Feel free to use the resources below including the worksheet to assist in desgining your course.
Supporting Resources:
Big List of Bloom’s Verbs
Bloom’s Aligned Assessment Suggestions
Worksheet: Backwards Design
Learning Objectives Assessment Suggestor Tool (Note: this tool must be downloaded and launched in Excel for it to work properly)
Understanding by Design (UdB) videos by Grant Wiggens (Part 1, Part 2)
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Monica L. Mills

Posted on: #iteachmsu

Ensuring Alignment with Backwards Design: A Quick Guide on Course Design
Introduction:
Are you looking to create a course that leads to mean...
Are you looking to create a course that leads to mean...
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PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024
Posted on: Spring Conference on Teaching & Learning
PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
Day 2: May 11th, 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Instructions: Click on the registration link and sign-up for the sessions that you're interested in. After completing your registration you will receive an email with the Zoom link for the session.
Keynote Address
Welcome and Keynote IITeaching for Equity in Treacherous Times9:00 - 9:45 am
Time
Block 1
10:00 - 11:15 am
Implementation of the Student Perceptions of Learning Environments Policy (SPLEP) and Student Perceptions of Learning Survey (SPLS)
Teaching Knowledge Workers of the 21st century
Incorporating equitable pedagogy into your classroom
Turning Your Teaching & Administration Work into Research and Publication Projects
What About Student Voice in Department and Program Level Spaces?
"How Can You Get A Job With That?": Practical Skills for Undergraduate Studio Art Students
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Paper Sessions (25 min. each)
Foster Inclusive Research Opportunities Through A Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE)
JamBoard: Where Academic and Intellectual Collaboration Meets Creativity
The Power of Education Abroad: Lessons from Sustainable Community Development in Tanzania
Learning Tech Demo (25 min. each)
Beyond Zoom: A Beginner’s Guide to Unlocking the Transformative Potential of Virtual Reality in Education (25 min)
Exploring Perusall and summarizing findings from GEO & ISS courses. (25 min)
Rise: A Tool to Building Interactive Online Courses (25 min)
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Time
Block 2
11:30 - 12:30 pm
Excel accessibility 101
Rethinking Access: Fatigue, Hostility and Intimacy in Teaching and Learning
How to Encourage Student Engagement: Using PearDeck and Interactive Slideshows
Translingual Theory in Action, and in Support of Multilingual Learners
The Happiness Ripple Effect: Exploring the 4 Levels of Happiness and How Educator Happiness Might Impact Student Learning
Hyflex Course Design: Creating Accessible Learning Spaces
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Recognizing Burnout and Mapping Your Stress Response
Learning Tech Demo (20 min each)
NOAA’s Science On a Sphere at the MSU Museum
“That Doesn’t Work For Me!”: Tools for Students with ADHD
Cohort Programs and Student Success at MSU
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Lunch12:30 - 1:30 pm
Time
Block 3
1:30-2:30 pm
A journey of summative assessments
MSUvote and Democratic Engagement at MSU
Finding Your True North: Equitable access to career education through core curriculum integration
Decolonizing the Classroom
Creating a “Friendlier” Syllabus: One that Considers Brain Science and Promotes Student Equity, Belonging, and A Growth Mindset
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Welcome to My Classroom (20 min each)
Designing Against the Hidden Labors of Adult Learning
Teaching English in Chinese way? International Engagement in a Writing Course
Exploring the effects of the flipped classroom approach in an undergraduate lab math course
Teaching GIF animation in pre-service art teacher education courses
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Time
Block 4
2:45 - 3:45 pm
Exploring Inclusive Practices Across the Curriculum: Results from the Inclusive Pedagogy Fellows Program in the College of Arts & Letters at MSU
Incorporating Reflective Practices in Classrooms: Our Learning Assessment Model
Increasing learners' motivation in gender and sexuality study through making activist animation and video game
Teaching Gender in a Global Context: Pedagogy, Practice, and Prospects for Expanding Narratives(Cancelled)
Exploring the Social Change Wheel: Approaches, Tools, and Techniques for Incorporating Community Engaged Teaching and Learning
MSU Libraries: Partners in Student Success
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Welcome to my classroom: COIL
Using H5P to Help Students Learn!
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Keynote Address
Welcome and Keynote IITeaching for Equity in Treacherous Times9:00 - 9:45 am
Time
Block 1
10:00 - 11:15 am
Implementation of the Student Perceptions of Learning Environments Policy (SPLEP) and Student Perceptions of Learning Survey (SPLS)
Teaching Knowledge Workers of the 21st century
Incorporating equitable pedagogy into your classroom
Turning Your Teaching & Administration Work into Research and Publication Projects
What About Student Voice in Department and Program Level Spaces?
"How Can You Get A Job With That?": Practical Skills for Undergraduate Studio Art Students
Click here to view
Click here to view
Click here to view
Click here to view
Click here to view
Click here to view
Paper Sessions (25 min. each)
Foster Inclusive Research Opportunities Through A Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE)
JamBoard: Where Academic and Intellectual Collaboration Meets Creativity
The Power of Education Abroad: Lessons from Sustainable Community Development in Tanzania
Learning Tech Demo (25 min. each)
Beyond Zoom: A Beginner’s Guide to Unlocking the Transformative Potential of Virtual Reality in Education (25 min)
Exploring Perusall and summarizing findings from GEO & ISS courses. (25 min)
Rise: A Tool to Building Interactive Online Courses (25 min)
Click here to view
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Time
Block 2
11:30 - 12:30 pm
Excel accessibility 101
Rethinking Access: Fatigue, Hostility and Intimacy in Teaching and Learning
How to Encourage Student Engagement: Using PearDeck and Interactive Slideshows
Translingual Theory in Action, and in Support of Multilingual Learners
The Happiness Ripple Effect: Exploring the 4 Levels of Happiness and How Educator Happiness Might Impact Student Learning
Hyflex Course Design: Creating Accessible Learning Spaces
Click here to view
Click here to view
Click here to view
Click here to view
Click here to view
Click here to view
Recognizing Burnout and Mapping Your Stress Response
Learning Tech Demo (20 min each)
NOAA’s Science On a Sphere at the MSU Museum
“That Doesn’t Work For Me!”: Tools for Students with ADHD
Cohort Programs and Student Success at MSU
Click here to view
Click here to view
Lunch12:30 - 1:30 pm
Time
Block 3
1:30-2:30 pm
A journey of summative assessments
MSUvote and Democratic Engagement at MSU
Finding Your True North: Equitable access to career education through core curriculum integration
Decolonizing the Classroom
Creating a “Friendlier” Syllabus: One that Considers Brain Science and Promotes Student Equity, Belonging, and A Growth Mindset
No available recording
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Click here to view
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Welcome to My Classroom (20 min each)
Designing Against the Hidden Labors of Adult Learning
Teaching English in Chinese way? International Engagement in a Writing Course
Exploring the effects of the flipped classroom approach in an undergraduate lab math course
Teaching GIF animation in pre-service art teacher education courses
Click here to view
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Time
Block 4
2:45 - 3:45 pm
Exploring Inclusive Practices Across the Curriculum: Results from the Inclusive Pedagogy Fellows Program in the College of Arts & Letters at MSU
Incorporating Reflective Practices in Classrooms: Our Learning Assessment Model
Increasing learners' motivation in gender and sexuality study through making activist animation and video game
Teaching Gender in a Global Context: Pedagogy, Practice, and Prospects for Expanding Narratives(Cancelled)
Exploring the Social Change Wheel: Approaches, Tools, and Techniques for Incorporating Community Engaged Teaching and Learning
MSU Libraries: Partners in Student Success
Click here to view
Click here to view
Click here to view
Click here to view
Click here to view
Welcome to my classroom: COIL
Using H5P to Help Students Learn!
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Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation

Posted on: Spring Conference on Teaching & Learning

Day 2: May 11th, 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Instructions: Click on the registration link and sign-up for the se...
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PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
Monday, Jun 5, 2023