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Discover the joy of sewing! This beginner-friendly session will guide you through the essentials of how a sewing machine works, using a mechanical sewing machine. Learn valuable skills while creating a project to take home. Perfect for anyone eager to learn the basics, this workshop is designed to boost your confidence and spark creativity!

Come learn about the Anatomage Table! The Anatomage Table is the only fully segmented real human 3D anatomy platform, and you can drop in to check out, test it out, and think about how you can use it for your curriculum, courses, research support, and to enhance the student experience.  

 

Get creative with 3D printing in this hands-on beginner workshop at the MSU Libraries Hollander Makerspace—a space where all students can explore, design, and make.

 

You’ll learn how 3D printing works, design your own custom zipper pull using simple modeling tools in Tinkercad, and watch it print before your eyes. No experience needed—we’ll guide you step by step as you combine shapes to bring your design to life. Your custom zipper pull is yours to keep—use it to fix a broken zipper, personalize your gear, or show off your new tech skills!


Attendees will need to arrive with or be willing to make a free Tinkercad account with a valid email address.

 

If you're anything like us, you probably have a long list of "to be read" books. We know that engaging in book discussions fosters a culture of curiosity and intellectual growth, reinforcing the idea that learning is a lifelong journey enriched by the exchange of ideas and insights with others. It is our hope that through thoughtful dialogue and shared reflections on relevant literature, educators not only enhance their own practices but also contribute to a dynamic community that benefits both their students and MSU broadly.


Sept. 16 - cancelled
Nov. 18 - A Pedagogy of Kindness by Catherine J. Denial (available as eBook via MSU Libraries)
Feb.  24 - Teaching to Empower : Taking Action to Foster Student Agency, Self-Confidence, and Collaboration by Debbie Zacarian & Michael Silverstone (available as eBook via MSU Libraries)
April 14 - Humanizing Higher Education Through Innovative Approaches for Teaching and Learning by Enakshi Sengupta, Patrick Blessinger & Mandla Makhanya (available as eBook via MSU Libraries)


Goals for this program:


Cultivate a curiosity for continuous learning by engaging discussions of relevant teaching & learning publications
Enhance instructional practices and professional growth through the exchange of ideas and insights gained from shared reflections
Contribute to a collaborative community of educators that supports mutual development necessary to provide high-quality, evidence-based learning experiences across all modes of instruction.

Join your Move More @ Work Team for a full body strength and stretch routine. Exercises are body weight, low-impact, and can be done seated or standing.

Move More @ Work is an ongoing campaign facilitated by University Health and Wellbeing’s Health Promotion and Engagement office. Their goal is to encourage Spartans to engage in physical activity and movement throughout the workday. 

This series is a free group fitness class (in person and virtual) to take a movement break during the workday. Two ways to join: in-person in the Green Room at the MSU Library or via Zoom.

Register here. If you do not register online, you will be asked to upon arrival. Zoom link provided upon registration. 

This workshop explores strategies for providing feedback that enhances student learning while helping you manage grading time. Participants will learn how to deliver intentional, elaborative feedback and how to prioritize higher-order concerns in written assignments. The session will also introduce educational technology tools and assessment strategies designed to streamline the feedback process. By the end, attendees will walk away with practical techniques to support student growth without increasing workload.

Upon completion of this learning experience, participants will be able to:


describe the role of feedback in promoting student learning
explain the benefits of providing students with intentional, elaborative feedback on multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
differentiate between higher-order and lower-order concerns in feedback on assignments
identify assessment strategies and educational technology tools that assist in time management when providing feedback.

Curious About Virtual Reality?

Whether you're completely new to VR or already exploring it for research, storytelling, gaming, art, or education our Drop-in VR sessions are for you! Stop by the Digital Scholarship Lab to try out one of our HTC Vive XR Elite headsets, get hands-on experience and learn about our VR Headset Loan Program.

Intro to VR @ DSL is here to help you explore the possibilities of Virtual Reality, whether you're looking to:

- Experience immersive gameplay: for fun, fitness, storytelling, or team-building
- Create in 3D: With sculpting, painting, designing and more
- Explore the world: travel virtually to natural landscapes, historical sites, landmarks and more
- Try a simulated experience: from floating in space to riding a roller coaster, even performing surgery

No experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and dive in!

 

Drop-In VR Sessions
Sept 10th, Sept 24th, Oct 29th, &  Nov 19th
From 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

For parking information visit http://maps.msu.edu/interactive.
If you have questions about accessibility or need to request accommodations, please email lib.dl.accessibility@msu.edu.

This workshop introduces the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework as a tool for designing clear, equity-minded assignments. Participants will explore how transparency supports student success, reduce confusion and grading time, and learn how to structure assignments using the Transparent Assignment Design (TAD) model. The session includes strategies to improve student motivation, performance, and clarity around expectations.

Upon completion of this learning experience, participants will be able to:


understand the history of the TILT and it’s related research findings
describe how the TAD framework relates to equitable learning
define transparent assignment design and its key elements (purpose, task, criteria)
apply TAD best practices
identify resources for implementing the TAD framework.