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On behalf of the GREAT office at The Graduate School, check out Navigating D2L Functions as GTAs: Q&A

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Zoom
Audience: Current Graduate Students & Postdocs

You are in a new Graduate Teaching Assistant role and have started working with D2L, and as you do so, questions about various functions and use of these arise. This workshop is a Q & A session with MSU IT experts on D2L, Gradebook, Accessibility Checker, Checklists, etc. Join us if you have any questions and need assistance as you navigate the Learning Management System as GTA.

Facilitators: Cui Cheng (Instructional Designer, MSU IT Educational Technology) and Jennie Wagner (Instructional Designer, MSU IT Educational Technology)

Zoom link will be sent closer to the workshop date. 

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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..

Join us for the CTLI Plan-a-thon! A day dedicated to preparing for a fall semester of teaching and learning. During the event you will have the opportunity to meet with CTLI Teaching Center and MSU IT consultants, work alone, collaborate on course planning or syllabus writing, and attend optional workshops. Stay for the whole day, a part of the day, or come and go as you're able. Connect with us in the ways that are most meaningful to you over warm beverages and conversation.

An optional hybrid-format breakout session includes: 


Designing your Syllabus (hybrid from 10-11am)


Open Office hours will be available all day, focusing on pedagogical support and educational technology. 

The in-person location for this session is the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Please join us in the Main Library, Room W207 (Training Room 1). 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.


 

On behalf of the GREAT office at The Graduate School, check out Supporting Student Success Through Early Warning: Strategies for Graduate Teaching Assistants

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Zoom
Audience: Current Graduate Students & Postdocs

This interactive session is designed to support Graduate Teaching Assistants in recognizing and responding to early signs that students may be in need of support. Participants will explore their role in MSU’s early warning efforts and develop practical strategies to promote academic engagement, connection, and timely support. The session will include discussion of common indicators that students may be facing challenges affecting their educational success, strategies for effective communication, and how to use campus resources and reporting tools like EASE to provide timely support. 

Facilitator(s): 


Kanchan Pavangadkar, Director of Student Success for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR)
Dwight Handspike, Director of Academic Advising & Student Success Initiatives, Undergraduate Academic Services, Broad College of Business
Samantha Zill, Human Biology & Pre-Health Advisor, Michigan State University, College of Natural Science
Maria O'Connell, University Innovation Alliance Fellow, Undergraduate Student Success Strategic Initiatives Manager, Office of Undergraduate Education


Register Here

**Zoom link will be sent closer to the workshop date. 

 

The Educator Exchange is intentionally designed to provide protected time and space for meaningful connections about our work and paths as educators. We believe that the best [lifelong] learning occurs when we connect in spaces that affirm our experiences and celebrate our unique perspectives! Our aim is to be a community of practice where you can openly share when things don’t go as expected and brainstorm solutions to challenges, explore teaching practices in different ways, talk through the challenges of educator roles in myriad situations, and cultivate joy in the celebration of each other’s successes. Join The Educator Exchange and rediscover the joy of being part of a caring community dedicated to uplifting one another and making a positive impact in our classrooms, labs, and beyond. This offering is facilitated in collaboration with the Office for Faculty and Academic Staff Development. Check out their website more about MSU's formal Learning Communities [hyperlink: https://ofasd.msu.edu/teaching-learning/learning-communities/]

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


Build connections and foster a supportive community among MSU educators by sharing experiences, challenges, and successes
Exchange innovative teaching strategies and best practices to improve instructional effectiveness
Encourage peer-to-peer learning and reflection to promote professional growth, student engagement, and educator well-being.