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Topic Area: Pandemic Pivot
Presented by: Mary Beth Heeder, Annie Heeder
Abstract:
"My family” “My parents/supporters” These are two of the most frequent responses to Who most impacted your college experience? a question a Western Michigan University professor has asked college seniors for many years. Productive partnerships between students, families, and schools are foundational to student success. The pandemic, however, has disrupted this partnership at all levels of education, including higher ed. An analysis of government data by Zillow indicates that about 2.9 million young adults moved in with a parent/grandparent between March 2020 and May 2020. For most students and their families there was little choice in the matter and little time to prepare. “Welcome home! You’re our kid in our house; these are our rules” “Well I’m not a kid and I didn’t really ask to be in your house right now” were common exchanges. During this session a faculty-staff member along with one of her MSU students will talk about their experience living under the same roof and how this experience has impacted them, including their wellbeing, student success, work, and relationships. As we reflect on the complexity of the familial system, which has the potential to bring new closeness but also old tensions, participants are invited to ask questions and share stories to inform lessons learned that can help us navigate this surreal experience. Although there is little precedent to guide us out of this pandemic, we can consider lived experience to help us support each other, student learning and success.

The #iteachmsu Commons (iteach.msu.edu) is a public platform aimed at helping educators across MSU share ideas and resources, connect across roles and disciplines, and grow in your teaching practice. Educators are anyone who contribute to the teaching and learning mission of the university and/or support student success! Learn more about how to get started on iteach.msu.edu by watching this video. If you're looking for additional resources to being your #iteachmsu adventures, visit Getting Started on the home page or the left navigation menu for more tips and "how-to" instructions.

Title: Welcome to my classroom: COILPresenters: Antoinette Tessmer, Guanglong Pang (Education)Format: WTMCDate: May 11th, 2023Time: 2:45 pm - 3:45 pmClick here to viewDescription:COIL is an innovative online tool for international and intercultural learning among instructors and learners. It allows instructors and learners to enjoy many benefits of international and intercultural learning without the costs and implications of international travel. However, designing and running a successful COIL activity remains challenging because such a task is non-traditional, often requiring instructors to plan and teach outside of their comfort zone. We propose to run a COIL activity with a mock group of remote partners. Attendees will be grouped with remote collaborators to complete a collaborative project. Our session comprises steps that are typically present in a COIL activity. Attendees will participate in (a) an ice breaker activity followed by (b) a group discussion to identify a common topic based on their shared teaching/research interests. Groups will (c) brainstorm a hands-on project related to their topic. We then invite groups to (d) share their ideas with others. We will end with a general discussion about the logistics, challenges and lessons learned while participating to the COIL activity. As teleconference technology will be needed, participants will need to bring a laptop. We recommend that interested participants consider attending the “Workshop: COIL” session as an introduction to this “Welcome to My Classroom: COIL” session.

***This is part of a series of articles compiling useful resources and information for new graduate students. Some of the information in this series will be relevant for anybody new to MSU, including undergraduates, postdocs, faculty and staff. The topical areas range from settling into East Lansing and Michigan, getting to know which services can be found on campus to administrative steps and information needed throughout a graduate program at MSU. For the full series, see this playlist dedicated to (international) graduate students.***
 
Hello and welcome to MSU!
My name is Clara and I am one of your fellow international graduate students from Germany.
Moving to a new country and starting to study/ work at a new institution can be both exciting and a little stressful at times. I, along with many others in our community, definitely experienced both!
This “playlist” brings together many useful resources and information to make your transition into MSU and East Lansing easier. In the next few days, you will receive a lot of information at the welcome events organized by OISS and your individual departments. However, not every available resource will be covered and it is hard to remember them all afterwards!
As one of the Graduate Leadership Development Fellows in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, I tried to create a ‘one-stop-shop’ for these information and resources. This “playlist” is meant to be a starting point to learn about MSU and your new home (without having to turn the search for resources into another research project). 😊
While I draw from and reference the official websites for most of the information, please note that this resource compilation is a work in progress based on both my experience and a survey among international students in December 2019 (for more information see the article on “My Leadership Fellowship experience”).
If you feel there are important resources missing, please leave a comment below the articles so that we can continually improve this resource list for future generations of international graduate students.
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The "Welcome to My Classroom" series functions like a pedagogy and practice show and tell where educators from throughout MSU's ecosystem share something from their teaching and learning practice. Valerie shared the ways she has integrated practices in her courses to enhance and center equitable opportunities for learning!

Here are some key take-aways from Dr. Hedges:


When it comes to syllabus language, be transparent about your choices and don't be afraid to cite sources for your rationale. We ask students to cite their sources, we should too. If you need help surfacing and/or naming your pedagogical practices, contact the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation!
Fostering a sense of belonging is important to student success. Instructors can design interactions at three levels to help promote a students sense of belonging: learner-learner interations, learner-instructor interactions, and learner-content interactions. Check out the recording (below) for more on each!
Being flexible can make a big impact.  Where and when do students in your course have a sense of choice or agency in their learning? Are you sharing content in ways that allow people multiple modes of engagement? What barriers to accessing your learning experience exist? What are your current late work policies (and why do they exist - see takeaway bullet one)?
Not all the things "we've always done" are the best way of ding things. When it comes to grading, one simple way to make your practices more equitable is to remove participation and attendance based grades. If you want to consider bigger shifts, you might think about giving students multiple attempts at quizzes. Valerie incorporates feedback and learner reflection into this practice, and has ultimately moved away from a point-based grading system to what she calls "ungrading-lite"
A more student-center course with a focus on equitable practices has ultimately contributed to a more accommodating and empathetic environment for all!

Resources for Continued Growth:
To support your ongoing professional development please consider these resources:

Slide Deck: Access Valerie’s Welcome to My Classroom slide deck which outlines why equitable pedagogy is important, shares examples of how Valerie fosters a sense of belonging through a welcoming course structure, and highlights key considerations of equity in assessments and grading.
Syllabus Example: In the Q&A following Valerie's formal presentation she shared an example of one of her course syllabi to demonstrate the language she uses to set the tone for her learning environment, describe her approach to grading, and more.
Online Discussion: Do you have excamples of equitable, inclusive educator practices that you'd be willing to share broadly? Consider adding an article describing your practice, outlining an activity, or even reflecting on an experience! You can also share how Valerie's talk sparked ideas and questions about equitable pedagogy in the comments below. Both can be done by logging in to the #iteachmsu commons (you're already here!) with your MSU netID (click "log in" in the upper right corner)! 
Recording: In case you missed the session or would like to revisit it, you can view the full recording on MediaSpace (also embedded below).

The cover photo for this article was sourced from "EquityTool". 

The MSU Museum serves the Michigan State University community by facilitating and creating experiences at the nexus of the arts, sciences, cultures, and technologies. As an an innovative and experimental collaboratory that exists to catalyze creativity, we are here to work with you and provide resources and support. Whether you are an instructor developing content and activities for a course or a student wanting to create a unique project, we can help. Contact the Museum Education Team to get started.About the Museum
The MSU Museum is an innovative and experimental collaboratory that exists to catalyze creativity. Here, people can openly explore, express, and experiment with ideas across disciplines and interests, and indulge their natural curiosity about the world. The MSU Museum sets new standards in the realm of academic museums by collaborating with faculty to convey and amplify groundbreaking research in unexpected and creative ways. We demonstrate excellence through accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums and our status as Michigan's first Smithsonian Affiliate. Through extensive collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum leads a robust array of cutting-edge activities advancing research, generating new knowledge, and enhancing public engagement.
The CoLab Studio, an innovative laboratory within the MSU Museum, helps to push the boundaries of what it means to be a 21st-century interdisciplinary museum. Through novel, transient, and experimental programs, the CoLab explores new methods for designing and implementing informal learning experiences and enhancing community engagement.As part of the University Arts and Collections unit within the Office of the Provost, the MSU Museum catalyzes Michigan State University's academic mission by actively implementing and creatively enhancing the university’s strategic plan.
 

The "Welcome to My Classroom" series functions like a pedagogy and practice show and tell where educators from throughout MSU's ecosystem share something from their teaching and learning practice. Today, Casey shared the ways he has adapted two of his XA courses to be designed with generative AI integrated from day one!

Here are some key take-aways from Dr. McArdle:


Be open and honest with students, don't run and hide. Being open for students to bring up their concerns so they can be addressed together is critical.
Intentionality is key. Work with your units and/or curriculum committee to develop policies that work for program learning outcomes and goals. (Every decision should connect intentionally back to your learning outcomes and goals)
Inputs matter.  If users aren't exact with inputs, generative AI will pull data and make a guess. "“Generative AI enables users to quickly generate new content based on a variety of inputs. Inputs and outputs to these models can include text, images, sounds, animation, 3D models, or other types of data.” - NVIDIA
Know your limits. When it comes to using these types of systems, understand their limitations. Even ChatGPT acknowledges it "may occasionally generate incorrect information", "may occasionally produce harmful instructions or biased content", and "has limited knowledge of the world and events after 2021"
MSU has LOTS of resources! Chech out MSU's generative AI resources on iteach.msu.edu! You may be intersted in Michigan State University on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) [playlist], Generative AI Use Codes [article], Generative AI Syllabus Guide [playlist], and ChatGPT FAQ for MSU Educators [article]. 

Resources for Continued Growth:
To support your ongoing professional development please consider these resources:

Slide Deck: Access Casey’s Welcome to My Classroom slide deck which has an overview of MSU’s guidance on generative AI, examples of how Casey acknowledged AI in his conversations with learners, and examples of AI-integrated activities from two courses, by logging into Google with your MSU netID.
Online Discussion: Based on the content of Casey’s presentation, you may be interested in joining the asynchronous online discussion happening in the “AI & Education” group on iteach.msu.edu. Login with your MSU netID to connect with fellow educators, exchange ideas, and seek further guidance.
Recording: In case you missed the session or would like to revisit it, you can view the full recording on MediaSpace (also embedded below).

Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation’s (CTLI) Welcome to My Classroom with Dr. Casey McArdle session on 09/14/23.

Topic Area: Student Success
Presented by: Jackie Heymann
Abstract:
This workshop will engage participants in critically reflecting on their classroom and co-curricular spaces, the neurotypical "norms" expected of students within those spaces, and the additional challenges experienced by neurodivergent students when those norms are enforced. Then, using the framework of the social and the social justice models of disability, participants will identify tangible action steps they can take to create spaces that are more welcoming of neurodivergent students.
Session Resources:
Presentation Slides (pptx)
ADHD & Autism Communication Learning Resources
ADHD

ADHD & Conversations: (Sandra, @theADHDgoodlife on IG)
ADHD & Masking: (Sandra, @theADHDgoodlife on IG)
ADHD Mind (Zoe, @ADHDactually on IG)
ADHD & Conversations (Zoe, @ADHDactually on IG)
Smilges, J. (2020). Bad Listeners. Retrieved from: https://cfshrc.org/article/bad-listeners

Autism

Tee on masking (Tee, @unmasked on IG)
Tee on autism and auditory processing disorder (Tee, @unmasked on IG)
On language and talking "professionally"(@autistictic on Twitter)
Eiza Wolfe on masking (@eizawolfe on TikTok)
Eiza Wolfe on neurodivergent listening (@autistictic on Twitter)
Brown, L. (2018). The Neurodiversity Movement Needs its Shoes Off and Fists Up. Retrieved from: https://www.autistichoya.com/2018/10/neurodiversity-needs-shoes-off-fists-up.html

Additional folks to learn from:

Cole (@semispeaking on Twitter)
Lydia X.Z. Brown (@autistichoya on Twitter)
Sandra (@theADHDgoodlife on Instagram)
Jess Rauchberg (@disabledpHd on Twitter)
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (@autselfadvocacy on Twitter)
Black Disability Collective (@blackdisability on Twitter)