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Curious about conducting research in your classroom as a means to improve student outcomes? Join us for an informative workshop that introduces the fundamentals of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), which involves the systematic study of teaching and learning in higher education to improve student success. In this session, you'll discover how SoTL can transform your teaching and contribute to your professional growth. We'll guide you through the key steps of a SoTL inquiry, from formulating research questions to sharing your findings. Plus, you'll explore examples of impactful SoTL projects and learn about resources available to help you get started. Whether you're new to SoTL or looking to refine your approach, this session offers valuable insights into the research-based approach to improving student learning.

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


define SoTL and describe its core principles
explain the importance of SoTL in enhancing student learning and improving teaching practices
identify differences between SOTL and traditional research in higher education
describe how SoTL can contribute to professional development, tenure, and promotion in higher education
outline the key steps involved in a SoTL inquiry, from formulating a question to dissemination
explore examples of SoTL projects in various disciplines
identify institutional and external resources available for faculty interested in SoTL (funding, mentorship, workshops)
describe ethical considerations when conducting SoTL research, including the use of student data, informed consent, IRB, etc.

Join educators from around MSU's network for an informal hour of comradery, community, and coffee (or whatever at home beverage you're so inclined to sip). Hosted virtually on the first Wednesday of each month, this is a moment for you to protect time and engage with others sharing your role/passions.

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


Build connections and foster community among MSU educators
Create a supportive space for sharing experiences, challenges, and successes
Encourage informal exchange of ideas to inspire professional growth and well-being.

Throughout history, humans have been finding ways to revive, rebirth, and reconstruct their favorite artistic practices. Music has been one of the greatest playgrounds for these types of explorations. In acts that both pay homage to the past and push the craft forward, renaissances have revolved around time periods, genres, and even mediums. Join us for an interactive listening party where we take a closer look at some iconic musical revivals, ask how we got here, and wonder where we might go next.

Curated and hosted by: Lilly Korkontzelos, MSU Music Library Student Assistant and master’s student in Music Theory

Location: Music Library (4th Floor West)

This hybrid workshop introduces educators to core strategies for designing effective assessments that support student learning and course goals. Participants will explore various types of assessments, evaluate their alignment with learning objectives, and compare approaches based on course context, including discipline, size, and level. The session will also address the emerging role of generative AI in assessment design, offering insights into both challenges and opportunities in today’s evolving educational landscape.

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


identify various assessments strategies and their types
evaluate whether various assessment types are aligned with a course's objectives
compare different assessment strategies based on course discipline, size, level, and goals

describe the role of generative AI in assessment design.



The in-person location for this session is the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Please join us in the Main Library, Room W207. For directions to W207, please visit the Room Locations page..

Greetings from the MSU Digital Humanities Community! 

Please share the following invitation with your faculty colleagues, students, and staff.



We would like to invite you and your colleagues to join us for the annual Digital Humanities THATCamp, taking place on Thursday, August 21st from 8:30AM - 3:00PM in the Digital Scholarship Lab of the MSU Main Library (Second Floor, West).

*Light breakfast, lunch will be served. Please join us for an Ice Cream Social from 3:15PM-4:30PM. Location outdoors, TBD.

Please register here.

What is THATCamp?

THATCamp stands for “The Humanities and Technology Camp.” It is an unconference: an open, less formal meeting where humanists and technologists of all skill levels learn and build together in sessions proposed on the spot (From: http://thatcamp.org/about).

Who is THATCamp for?

This day-long, in person, fun, unconference is a fantastic opportunity for people on campus, 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@MSU community, old and new
Students in the 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 doing or interested in exploring work in the digital, especially (but not exclusively) in the areas of arts, humanities, and social sciences


Why THATCamp MSU?

DH@MSU is continuing our annual THATCamp each August targeted at MSU faculty, staff, and students for a few reasons:


To bring people back together after the summer
To introduce new folks to the DH@MSU community
Share knowledge, expertise, and skills among the community
Build connections between community members for future collaborations, troubleshooting, and ice cream social time.


THATCamp is FREE! Please register here.

Please direct any questions to Max Evjen (evjendav@msu.edu).

The way a course begins is crucial for educators to establish an environment that fosters engagement, collaboration, and a sense of belonging. Join us for a one-hour hybrid workshop where Educator Developers with MSU's Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation will share actionable strategies that lay the groundwork for an engaging and inclusive course experience from day one including items related to syllabi, expectation setting and pedagogical transparency, checking in on learner needs throughout the term, and way to build a sense of classroom community.

In this workshop, we'll delve into practical techniques and approaches educators can employ to create a welcoming and motivating atmosphere that resonates with learners. The content in this workshop will be primarily targeted to classroom instructors and settings, but tools and strategies are relevant for adaptation and use by any educator in any context. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just embarking on your teaching journey this academic year, "Setting the Tone from the Start" is designed to equip you with actionable insights that will make a difference in your classroom.

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


learn how to craft an engaging and purposeful course introduction that communicates the course's relevance, objectives, and expectations
discover techniques for fostering an inclusive and supportive learning community, understanding how to encourage peer connections and embrace diverse viewpoints
be equipped with a range of interactive strategies, including icebreakers and technology tools, to effectively engage students and cultivate an active learning environment that persists throughout the course duration.


The in-person location for this session is the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Please join us in the Main Library, Room W207. For directions to W207, please visit the Room Locations page..

This workshop is designed to equip MSU educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the evolving educational landscape shaped by generative AI. Participants will explore the multifaceted impact of AI on teaching and learning, and develop strategies to integrate AI into their courses effectively while addressing both opportunities and challenges.

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


implement AI tools and techniques to enhance teaching practices and improve administrative efficiency in their courses
integrate discussions and content about AI within their discipline to help students understand its relevance and implications in their field of study
develop comprehensive AI policies for their courses, addressing acceptable use, academic integrity, and guidelines for AI-supported assignments and assessments.


 

MSU Library’s Visiting Scholars program welcomes researchers at all levels to make use of our world-class collections related to (but not limited to) popular culture, comics, rare books, Africana, LGBTQ activism, Michigan writers, cookery and foodways, as well as both the radical left and right. Every summer, a cohort comes to the Library’s Special Collections Reading Room to conduct research and, toward the end of their time, presents on what they were able to discover in our collection and how it advances their scholarship. The presentations are an informal way to connect with scholars and their research at MSU Libraries.

Hannah Fuller
Loyola University of Chicago
The Queer Wilderness Calls: Lesbian Feminist Natures and Midwestern Rural/Urban Networks in MSU's LGBTQ+ Collections