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A very interesting piece on Faculty Focus this morning about how we can combat Compassion Fatigue. Here's the link:

https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/philosophy-of-teaching/why-am-i-so-tired-reflections-on-compassion-fatigue/?st=FFdaily%3Bsc%3DFF220406%3Butm_term%3DFF220406

Since cross-country skiing is over for the season here in Mid-Michigan, I plan to spend an hour or two this afternoon applying paint to some 30mm Seven Years War military miniatures (What a nerd!) in the name of critical self-care.

Kind Regards,

Stokes

It's July 5th everyone, and no rest for the wicked I suppose. I've been thinking about student engagement once again the last week or so and came across these interesting short pieces on YouTube by John Spencer:

Shift from Engaging to Empowering Learners -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYBJQ5rIFjA

10 Ways to Empower Students with Choice -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L08wNizulOY


We might use some of the ideas Spencer presents here to revise our approach to motivating and engaging our students. An interesting point to mull over during the dog days of summer.

"Kognito for Faculty & Staff—How to talk with students who may be in distress

Students today face increasing pressures that can lead to emotional distress, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and even thoughts of suicide. As faculty and staff, we can take small steps that make a big difference. MSU has adopted an online conversation simulation, Kognito for Faculty & Staff, to help us learn to notice signs of distress, use techniques to discuss our concerns, and, if necessary, refer students to appropriate resources. Kognito for Faculty & Staff lets you practice these challenging conversations at your own pace through role-play with virtual students."

Hello Again Everyone! Marohang and I look forward to continuing discussion of the use of digital and cloud-based tools in our work with students across all modalities as well as the challenges and opportunities the digital-collaborative practice affords both students and instructors. All meetings will be via Zoom, and you can find the recurring link and pass code above. To assist everyone with their planning, our meetings for Fall 2023 are scheduled for the following dates and times:

10-11am on Friday, September 22, 2023
10-11am on Friday, October 13, 2023
10-11am on Friday, November 10, 2023
10-11am on Friday, December 01, 2023

Our Recurring Zoom Information:
ID 945 4508 9588
Passcode 851121

Please plan to join us, and we hope to see you on September 22nd!

Kind Regards,

Marohang and Stokes

Registration is now open for the Basic Needs Educator Training, which will be held in-person on Tuesday, April 2nd from 9:30AM-11:30AM. This training aims to equip MSU advisors and instructors with knowledge and skills to identify and support students who are having difficulty in meeting one or more basic needs. The training will cover how to navigate these sensitive situations with compassion, respect boundaries, and connect students with campus and community resources.

Participants will also have an opportunity to put together finals week thriving kits to take back to their spaces and share with students. A wishlist has been created if you are interested in donating items for the finals week thriving kits. All items not used for the thriving kits will be donated to divisions on campus that stock free self-care items and toiletries for students, including the Student Parent Resource Center. Items are linked to Amazon but do not have to be purchased from this site.

Upon successful completion of the Basic Needs Educator Training, attendees will receive a digital certificate of completion.

Recommended Prerequisite: Attend or watch all recordings from the four Basic Needs Series presentations. All session recordings can be found on iteachmsu: https://iteach.msu.edu/pathways/437/playlist

Register here for the Basic Needs Educator Training: https://bookings.lib.msu.edu/calendar/CTLI/BasicEducatorTraining

Space is limited, please sign-up soon if interested!

University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Technology Service. 2021. LSA Technology Services Teaching Tips: Tricks and Tips for Teaching with Masks. Published online August 21.

And some practical suggestions, again from Matt MIller of Ditch That Textbook, on how we can integrate ChatGPT into classroom practices and activities:

https://ditchthattextbook.com/ai/#t-1671292150924

I plan to try some of these in class on Monday.

For those looking into GenAI, you might find the latest episode of my podcast, The Collaborative Cafe at WSTKS-FM, of interest, in particular the latest episode Why Integrate GenAI into Our Teaching and Learning Practices? Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-3ifzRYlok