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Posted on: GenAI & Education
AI for MSU Educators
This playlist, developed by the Instructional Technology and Development Team at IT, includes some general and MSU-specific resources about using ChatGPT and similar AI tools in teaching and learning. Currently, it consists of a list of FAQs about ChatGPT and an interactive Padlet site for you to share your experiences with AI and get connected with other MSU educators.
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Conference Information
A conference where MSU educators gather to share approaches, tools, and techniques that support teaching and learning.
PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
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Teaching & Learning Conference Day 2: Thursday–Virtual day with online sessions (all day)
Spring CTLI Conference Landing Page Content
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CTLI Spring Teaching and Learning Conference
The Return of MSU's 2023 Spring Conference on Teaching & Learning: Community, Conversation, and Classroom Experience, organized by the Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation (CTLI).
A conference where MSU educators gather to share approaches, tools, and techniques that support teaching and learning.
May 10-11, 2023
Wednesday Day 1: In-person in the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility (all day)
Thursday Day 2: Virtual day with online sessions (all day)
Keynote Speakers:
Stephen Thomas, (Associate Director, CISGS; Assistant Dean for STEM Education Teaching and Learning in the Office of the APUE)
Dr. Kris Renn (Professor of Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education and serves as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies for Student Success Research)
Conference Registration
Registration for the event is open! Please submit your information into the form below. We will reach out with more information on sessions and schedule closer to the event.
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Interested in Submitting a Presentation Proposal?
We are extending an invitation for presentation proposals on select teaching and learning topics across a wide array of presentation formats, including synchronous digital sessions on May 11th to accommodate virtual attendees. The deadline for submissions is February 17th.
Proposal Learning Topics and Formats
Please refer to the descriptions below for details regarding formats and topics. At least one presenter per session should be an educator at MSU.
Teaching and Learning Topics:
The conference committee welcomes presentations on post-secondary education that address one or more of these core topics:
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Assessment and Evaluation
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Learning Technologies
Proposal formats
Presentations may be in-person or virtual.
Paper Presentation: individual papers authored by one or more people, delivered in 15-to-20 minutes. Individual papers will be grouped according to topic and delivered in a multi-paper session that includes a 15-minute question period.
Workshop: this format will include participatory exercises where attendees will learn about a select educational topic or practice from an expert practitioner. These sessions will run for 50-to-60 minutes and include a 15-minute question period.
Welcome to my Classroom: these 50-to-60-minute sessions will feature a short overview of a teaching and learning theory or practice followed by a demonstration of active pedagogy. The audience will be positioned as learners, according to the educational and disciplinary context, and observe the presenter’s demonstration of actual classroom exercises and practices. The sessions will conclude with a 15-to-20-minute discussion or question period.
Learning Technology Demonstration: these 15-to-20-minute demonstrations of learning technologies will be grouped according to topic and delivered in a multi-presentation session that concludes with a 15-minute question period.
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Contact the Center
If you are interested in hearing more about the conference, would like to submit a proposal or have any questions, please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Graphics if needed
CTLI Spring Teaching and Learning Conference
The Return of MSU's 2023 Spring Conference on Teaching & Learning: Community, Conversation, and Classroom Experience, organized by the Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation (CTLI).
A conference where MSU educators gather to share approaches, tools, and techniques that support teaching and learning.
May 10-11, 2023
Wednesday Day 1: In-person in the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility (all day)
Thursday Day 2: Virtual day with online sessions (all day)
Keynote Speakers:
Stephen Thomas, (Associate Director, CISGS; Assistant Dean for STEM Education Teaching and Learning in the Office of the APUE)
Dr. Kris Renn (Professor of Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education and serves as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies for Student Success Research)
Conference Registration
Registration for the event is open! Please submit your information into the form below. We will reach out with more information on sessions and schedule closer to the event.
***insert registration form button***
Interested in Submitting a Presentation Proposal?
We are extending an invitation for presentation proposals on select teaching and learning topics across a wide array of presentation formats, including synchronous digital sessions on May 11th to accommodate virtual attendees. The deadline for submissions is February 17th.
Proposal Learning Topics and Formats
Please refer to the descriptions below for details regarding formats and topics. At least one presenter per session should be an educator at MSU.
Teaching and Learning Topics:
The conference committee welcomes presentations on post-secondary education that address one or more of these core topics:
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Assessment and Evaluation
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Learning Technologies
Proposal formats
Presentations may be in-person or virtual.
Paper Presentation: individual papers authored by one or more people, delivered in 15-to-20 minutes. Individual papers will be grouped according to topic and delivered in a multi-paper session that includes a 15-minute question period.
Workshop: this format will include participatory exercises where attendees will learn about a select educational topic or practice from an expert practitioner. These sessions will run for 50-to-60 minutes and include a 15-minute question period.
Welcome to my Classroom: these 50-to-60-minute sessions will feature a short overview of a teaching and learning theory or practice followed by a demonstration of active pedagogy. The audience will be positioned as learners, according to the educational and disciplinary context, and observe the presenter’s demonstration of actual classroom exercises and practices. The sessions will conclude with a 15-to-20-minute discussion or question period.
Learning Technology Demonstration: these 15-to-20-minute demonstrations of learning technologies will be grouped according to topic and delivered in a multi-presentation session that concludes with a 15-minute question period.
***insert proposal form button***
Contact the Center
If you are interested in hearing more about the conference, would like to submit a proposal or have any questions, please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
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Resources for Teaching After Crisis
In response to the tragedy at MSU, the MSU Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation has compiled the following information and resources for all as the campus community heals. We will do our best to keep these shared resources as updated as possible and they will remain archived here.
NAVIGATING CONTEXT
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What's new with the Catalyst Innovation Program?
This playlist was developed to share out the progress of the Catalyst Innovation Grant 2022 cohorts
Posted on: GenAI & Education
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidance from MSU
We collectively share the responsibility to uphold intellectual honesty and scholarly integrity. These are core principles that may be compromised by the misuse of GenAI tools, particularly when GenAI-generated content is presented as original, human-created work.
You can learn more about generative AI and participate in discussions here on iteach.msu.edu.
Click section 3 of this playlist for additional resources on generative AI on #iteachmsu!
You can learn more about generative AI and participate in discussions here on iteach.msu.edu.
Click section 3 of this playlist for additional resources on generative AI on #iteachmsu!
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A calming influence: Managing conflict and difficult conversations in the university classroom
At CTLI, we've compiled resources for educators to review when preparing for potentially contentious classroom discussions Domestic and global conflicts and controversies often impact our students in diverse and uniquely personal ways. Some MSU educators mentioned increased tension and potential for disruptions in your classroom. Students are coming to learn with a diverse array of perspectives, experiences, and identities that shape how they experience the world. Navigating classroom discussions on charged societal issues or current events can be extremely challenging.
The resources curated here offer guidance on fostering civil discourse and managing disruptive behavior in the classroom. We hope these resources equip you with strategies and best practices for maintaining a respectful learning environment where all students feel safe and heard. This collection includes guidelines on setting expectations for dialogue, maintaining calm, tips for redirecting off-topic or uncivil comments, sample facilitation methods for controversial discussions, and ways to de-escalate a hot-moment.
As educators, we all share the responsibility of creating classrooms where learning can thrive. In times of tension, our first priority should be to seek to understand. The role of the teacher in conflict situations is to be the agent of calm, to seek to diffuse tension, and to foster an environment where learning can happen whenever possible. With compassion and care, we can model civil engagement across differences, while also drawing reasonable boundaries around conduct. Our hope is that these resources will help equip you to handle tense situations with wisdom, patience and cultural sensitivity. (please note this collection is in progress)
The resources curated here offer guidance on fostering civil discourse and managing disruptive behavior in the classroom. We hope these resources equip you with strategies and best practices for maintaining a respectful learning environment where all students feel safe and heard. This collection includes guidelines on setting expectations for dialogue, maintaining calm, tips for redirecting off-topic or uncivil comments, sample facilitation methods for controversial discussions, and ways to de-escalate a hot-moment.
As educators, we all share the responsibility of creating classrooms where learning can thrive. In times of tension, our first priority should be to seek to understand. The role of the teacher in conflict situations is to be the agent of calm, to seek to diffuse tension, and to foster an environment where learning can happen whenever possible. With compassion and care, we can model civil engagement across differences, while also drawing reasonable boundaries around conduct. Our hope is that these resources will help equip you to handle tense situations with wisdom, patience and cultural sensitivity. (please note this collection is in progress)
PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
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Welcome to my Classroom Series
Our Welcome to My Classroom series aims to be a catalyst for continuous improvement, uniting educators in their commitment to elevate the art of teaching. Join us in celebrating the dedication and creativity that drive education forward, as we learn from one another and collectively enrich the learning experience for both educators and students alike. 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. Examples of an educator's showcase could include a walk through of a specific activity or assignment, sharing out the integration of a particular educational technology, describing their process of redesigning a learning experience, and more! These are recordings and key takeaways from this sereis.
*for any educator interested in hosting a Welcome to My Classroom, please contact Makena Neal at mneal@msu.edu
*for any educator interested in hosting a Welcome to My Classroom, please contact Makena Neal at mneal@msu.edu
PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN
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File-sharing in ZOOM
In-Meeting file transfer allows you to send files to other meeting participants during the meeting through the in-meeting chat.
Enabling In-Meeting File Transfer
For Your Account
To enable the In-Meeting file transfer feature for all members of your organization:
Sign in to the Zoom web portal as an administrator with the privilege to edit account settings.
Click Account Management > Account Settings.
Navigate to the File Transfer option on the Meeting tab and verify that the setting is enabled.If the setting is disabled, click the Status toggle to enable it. If a verification dialog displays, choose Turn On to verify the change.
(Optional) If you want to make this setting mandatory for all users in your account, click the lock icon, and then click Lock to confirm the setting.
Limiting the File Types That Can be Shared
For security purposes, the file types/file extensions that can be shared via file transfer can be limited at the account level, by the account owner or an admin on the account.
Sign into the Zoom web portal as an administrator with the privilege to edit account settings.
Click Account Management > IM Management
Click the IM Settings tab.
Navigate to the File Transfer option
Enable Only allow specified file types.
Enter the allowed file types/extensions, with a comma to separate each extension.
Click Save.
For additional instructions on enabling/disabling file share and how to complete an in-meeting share visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/209605493-In-meeting-file-transfer
Enabling In-Meeting File Transfer
For Your Account
To enable the In-Meeting file transfer feature for all members of your organization:
Sign in to the Zoom web portal as an administrator with the privilege to edit account settings.
Click Account Management > Account Settings.
Navigate to the File Transfer option on the Meeting tab and verify that the setting is enabled.If the setting is disabled, click the Status toggle to enable it. If a verification dialog displays, choose Turn On to verify the change.
(Optional) If you want to make this setting mandatory for all users in your account, click the lock icon, and then click Lock to confirm the setting.
Limiting the File Types That Can be Shared
For security purposes, the file types/file extensions that can be shared via file transfer can be limited at the account level, by the account owner or an admin on the account.
Sign into the Zoom web portal as an administrator with the privilege to edit account settings.
Click Account Management > IM Management
Click the IM Settings tab.
Navigate to the File Transfer option
Enable Only allow specified file types.
Enter the allowed file types/extensions, with a comma to separate each extension.
Click Save.
For additional instructions on enabling/disabling file share and how to complete an in-meeting share visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/209605493-In-meeting-file-transfer
Posted by: Makena Neal
Posted on: #iteachmsu
Academic Integrity Resources to Share with Students
Spartan Code of Honor (link)
Integrity Matters Video from Dean of Students
Types of Academic Misconduct
Collaboration: What You Need to Know
What is an Academic Dishonest Report
How to Contest an ADR
Inside Higher Ed Article on Integrity
Although the title may be somewhat excessive, this recent (July 22, 2020) article discusses ways to stop cheating in online courses.
Integrity Matters Video from Dean of Students
Types of Academic Misconduct
Collaboration: What You Need to Know
What is an Academic Dishonest Report
How to Contest an ADR
Inside Higher Ed Article on Integrity
Although the title may be somewhat excessive, this recent (July 22, 2020) article discusses ways to stop cheating in online courses.
Authored by: Casey Henley
Assessing Learning
Posted on: MSU Online & Remote...
Disable Participant Permissions in ZOOM (including screen share)
Settings you can enable or disable as the meeting host (at the bottom of the participants list):
Invite: Invite others to join the meeting.
Mute All / Unmute All: Mute or unmute all participants currently in the meeting.
Mute participants on entry: Automatically mute participants as they join the meeting.
Allow participants to unmute themselves: Participants can unmute themselves if they want to speak to others in the meeting.
Allow participants to rename themselves: Participants can change their screen name displayed to other participants.
Play enter/exit Chime: Play a sound when participants join and leave the meeting
Lock meeting: Don't allow other participants to join the meeting in progress.
Merge to meeting window: Merge the participants list with the main meeting window. This option is only available if you separated the participants list from the main meeting window.
To prevent participants from screen sharing:
In the host controls, click the arrow next to Share Screen and click Advanced Sharing Options.
Under Who can share? choose Only Host.
Close the window.
Invite: Invite others to join the meeting.
Mute All / Unmute All: Mute or unmute all participants currently in the meeting.
Mute participants on entry: Automatically mute participants as they join the meeting.
Allow participants to unmute themselves: Participants can unmute themselves if they want to speak to others in the meeting.
Allow participants to rename themselves: Participants can change their screen name displayed to other participants.
Play enter/exit Chime: Play a sound when participants join and leave the meeting
Lock meeting: Don't allow other participants to join the meeting in progress.
Merge to meeting window: Merge the participants list with the main meeting window. This option is only available if you separated the participants list from the main meeting window.
To prevent participants from screen sharing:
In the host controls, click the arrow next to Share Screen and click Advanced Sharing Options.
Under Who can share? choose Only Host.
Close the window.
Posted by: Makena Neal
Posted on: #iteachmsu
Store, Share, and Edit Files with OneDrive
What is OneDrive?
OneDrive is an application within Microsoft Office that allows users to store and share files. Also known as SpartanDrive within the MSU community, this file-hosting service syncs with other programs within the Microsoft Office suite, such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Why is One Drive Important?
With its cloud-based storage, OneDrive allows you to access your files from any device. This is perfect for freeing up space from your devices as well as accessing files while on the go. It also affords you the ability to share any of your files securely, making it a great tool for collaborative projects.
How do I access OneDrive?
OneDrive can be accessed via office.com or spartan365.msu.edu by logging in with your MSU credentials.
Where can I get more information about OneDrive?
Check out this overview of Spartan365, which also gives more info on OneDrive.
OneDrive is an application within Microsoft Office that allows users to store and share files. Also known as SpartanDrive within the MSU community, this file-hosting service syncs with other programs within the Microsoft Office suite, such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Why is One Drive Important?
With its cloud-based storage, OneDrive allows you to access your files from any device. This is perfect for freeing up space from your devices as well as accessing files while on the go. It also affords you the ability to share any of your files securely, making it a great tool for collaborative projects.
How do I access OneDrive?
OneDrive can be accessed via office.com or spartan365.msu.edu by logging in with your MSU credentials.
Where can I get more information about OneDrive?
Check out this overview of Spartan365, which also gives more info on OneDrive.
Authored by: Cierra Presberry
Posted on: #iteachmsu
EDUCAUSE 2023 Faculty Survey: Sharing experiences strengthens our tech future
MSU is asking educators to participate in the EDUCAUSE 2023 Faculty Survey.
Members of MSU faculty who participate will help the university learn about teaching experiences across different instructional modalities in higher education.
Please complete the survey here.
This web-based survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete, and responses are completely anonymous and confidential. The survey will be open until May 5, 2023.By partnering with EDUCAUSE and peer institutions, this survey will help MSU understand the technology needed to support teaching, learning, and student success.
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education using information technology. They equip the community with the knowledge, resources, and community-building opportunities needed to help shape strategic IT decisions at every level in higher education.
Your participation is appreciated and will help guide the university as we improve the technological environment for Spartans, and peers, for years to come.
Members of MSU faculty who participate will help the university learn about teaching experiences across different instructional modalities in higher education.
Please complete the survey here.
This web-based survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete, and responses are completely anonymous and confidential. The survey will be open until May 5, 2023.By partnering with EDUCAUSE and peer institutions, this survey will help MSU understand the technology needed to support teaching, learning, and student success.
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education using information technology. They equip the community with the knowledge, resources, and community-building opportunities needed to help shape strategic IT decisions at every level in higher education.
Your participation is appreciated and will help guide the university as we improve the technological environment for Spartans, and peers, for years to come.
Posted by: Aaron Michael Fedewa
Posted on: #iteachmsu
2024 EDUCAUSE Faculty Survey: Sharing experiences strengthens our tech future
MSU is asking educators to participate in the EDUCAUSE 2024 Faculty Survey.
Members of MSU faculty who participate will help the university learn about teaching experiences across different instructional modalities in higher education.
Please complete the survey here .
This web-based survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete, and responses are completely anonymous and confidential. The survey will be open until September 30, 2024.
By partnering with EDUCAUSE and peer institutions, this survey will help MSU understand the technology needed to support teaching, learning, and student success.
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education using information technology. They equip the community with the knowledge, resources, and community-building opportunities needed to help shape strategic IT decisions at every level in higher education.
Your participation is appreciated and will help guide the university as we improve the technological environment for Spartans, and peers, for years to come.
Members of MSU faculty who participate will help the university learn about teaching experiences across different instructional modalities in higher education.
Please complete the survey here .
This web-based survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete, and responses are completely anonymous and confidential. The survey will be open until September 30, 2024.
By partnering with EDUCAUSE and peer institutions, this survey will help MSU understand the technology needed to support teaching, learning, and student success.
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education using information technology. They equip the community with the knowledge, resources, and community-building opportunities needed to help shape strategic IT decisions at every level in higher education.
Your participation is appreciated and will help guide the university as we improve the technological environment for Spartans, and peers, for years to come.
Posted by: Caitlin Clover
Assessing Learning
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Save the Date for MSU Spring TALKS: Teaching and Learning Knowledge Sharing
MSU Spring TALKS
Teaching And Learning Knowledge Sharing
The Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation hopes you'll join us for the MSU Spring TALKS in 2025.A brand-new name, the same great teaching and learning conference hosted by MSU’s Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Formally known simply as the Spring Teaching and Learning Conference, the new name MSU Spring TALKS (Teaching And Learning Knowledge Sharing) is intended to reflect the core purpose of the event.
Save the Dates:
Virtual, Synchronous: May 7, 2025
Location: Online
In-Person, Kellogg Center: May 8, 2025
Location: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
This conference aims to bring together MSU educators and students to share approaches, tools, and techniques that enhance teaching and learning. The conference planning committee is currently finalizing plans for conference tracks and presentation types and will be announcing those soon. We are excited to see you share your success stories and ideas with fellow educators.Look for the call for proposals in December!The Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation supports MSU’s educators and their practices through collaboration and consultation.
Teaching And Learning Knowledge Sharing
The Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation hopes you'll join us for the MSU Spring TALKS in 2025.A brand-new name, the same great teaching and learning conference hosted by MSU’s Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Formally known simply as the Spring Teaching and Learning Conference, the new name MSU Spring TALKS (Teaching And Learning Knowledge Sharing) is intended to reflect the core purpose of the event.
Save the Dates:
Virtual, Synchronous: May 7, 2025
Location: Online
In-Person, Kellogg Center: May 8, 2025
Location: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
This conference aims to bring together MSU educators and students to share approaches, tools, and techniques that enhance teaching and learning. The conference planning committee is currently finalizing plans for conference tracks and presentation types and will be announcing those soon. We are excited to see you share your success stories and ideas with fellow educators.Look for the call for proposals in December!The Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation supports MSU’s educators and their practices through collaboration and consultation.
Posted by: Makena Neal
Navigating Context
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TLC During a Pandemic: Graduate TAs Build a Community Through Sharing Teaching Practices
Topic Area: Pandemic Pivot
Presented by: Stefanie Baier, Hima Rawal, Seth Hunt and Rosanne Renauer
Abstract:
When the pandemic hit unexpectedly, it disrupted some of our personal and professional connections, and the unexpected transition to remote teaching and learning changed some of our learning environments. However, not having to convene in certain physical locations offered new opportunities to establish and cultivate connections on an expansive level through a myriad of virtual spaces.
In this presentation, we share one such virtual community, the GTA TLC (Teaching Learning Community), which has afforded GTAs the opportunity to connect across disciplines and physical distance to share best practices, tools, technologies, methods, and ways of effective teaching. The GTA TLC has formed a community that meets bi-weekly and opens the door to whoever wants to connect with their fellow GTAs and any teaching enthusiasts to share, discuss, and reflect on innovative ideas around instruction. Not only has this space leveraged knowledge building but also created friendships across time zones, spaces, disciplines, and diverse backgrounds. The emphasis has been placed on the co-construction of knowledge while enhancing student engagement and student success in different settings from the lens of multiple GTA roles
In this information session, we will showcase excerpts of the best attended sessions including culturally responsive pedagogy, accessibility and technology tools for student engagement, feedback data from participants, and testimonials about the impact and growth of this community. All of these goals have been nested within our overarching theme of well-being that nurtures our GTA TLC, thereby elevating their awareness of students’ needs and holistic well-being.
Session Resources:
TLC During a Pandemic_Stefanie Baier.pdf
Presented by: Stefanie Baier, Hima Rawal, Seth Hunt and Rosanne Renauer
Abstract:
When the pandemic hit unexpectedly, it disrupted some of our personal and professional connections, and the unexpected transition to remote teaching and learning changed some of our learning environments. However, not having to convene in certain physical locations offered new opportunities to establish and cultivate connections on an expansive level through a myriad of virtual spaces.
In this presentation, we share one such virtual community, the GTA TLC (Teaching Learning Community), which has afforded GTAs the opportunity to connect across disciplines and physical distance to share best practices, tools, technologies, methods, and ways of effective teaching. The GTA TLC has formed a community that meets bi-weekly and opens the door to whoever wants to connect with their fellow GTAs and any teaching enthusiasts to share, discuss, and reflect on innovative ideas around instruction. Not only has this space leveraged knowledge building but also created friendships across time zones, spaces, disciplines, and diverse backgrounds. The emphasis has been placed on the co-construction of knowledge while enhancing student engagement and student success in different settings from the lens of multiple GTA roles
In this information session, we will showcase excerpts of the best attended sessions including culturally responsive pedagogy, accessibility and technology tools for student engagement, feedback data from participants, and testimonials about the impact and growth of this community. All of these goals have been nested within our overarching theme of well-being that nurtures our GTA TLC, thereby elevating their awareness of students’ needs and holistic well-being.
Session Resources:
TLC During a Pandemic_Stefanie Baier.pdf
Authored by: Stefanie Baier, Hima Rawal, Seth Hunt, Rosanne Renauer
Navigating Context
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#iteachmsu is better with you, so be sure to log in so you can save your faves, add comments to posts and articles, and make connections! Share, connect, grow!
Posted by: David V. Howe
Navigating Context
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This article was shared in an academic group I'm a part of on a social networking site... it's framing is within the Canadian Higher Education setting, but the message about student mental health is relevant for all.
Here are a couple of thoughts from the article worth sharing if you can't take the time to read the entire piece:
"To fully understand the present crisis, one has to appreciate a fundamental and often overlooked fact: higher education is not what it used to be. Not only do we have a more diverse student body with equally diverse psychiatric needs, we also have an academic culture that has changed profoundly in the past six decades, making the university experience more stressful than it once was. The classic liberal conception of postsecondary institutions as places where young people take a kind of sabbatical from life—read the great books, engage in endless debates, and learn to see themselves as citizens—has given way to a new model, more narrowly vocational in focus."
"By prioritizing high achievers, Henderson argues, universities are selecting not only for diligent candidates but also for those who view scholastic success as central to their identities. For such students, a bad grade can be destabilizing. When that grade appears on an exam worth 80 percent of a final course mark, or when it comes from a harried teaching assistant who doesn’t offer in-depth feedback, students can feel like they are losing a game whose rules were never explained. Imagine being told all your life that you are ahead of the pack and that you must stay there, both to secure a stable future and to get a return on the investments that family members or granting agencies have made on your behalf. Then, imagine falling behind, for reasons you don’t understand, at the precise moment when staying on top feels more critical than ever before. Furthermore, imagine that you are contending with profound loneliness, past trauma, and financial insecurity, all while working a part-time job with the usual mix of erratic hours."
"Such stressors can lead to sleep disruption, irregular eating, and substance abuse—all of which correlate with mental illness—or they can trigger preexisting psychiatric conditions. They can deplete reserves of neurochemicals, like dopamine and serotonin, needed to sustain a sense of well-being, or they can flood the brain and body with cortisol, the stress hormone, which, in excess, can push people into near-constant states of anxiety, making it difficult to conceptualize daily challenges in a proportionate or healthy way. They can also lead to identity confusion and an acute sense of shame."
Inside the Mental Health Crisis Facing College and University Students by Simon Lewsen : https://thewalrus.ca/inside-the-mental-health-crisis-facing-college-and-university-students/?fbclid=IwAR12PokSFpCrBo1NmtpNYoGEohKf3csYHQc9X8LwFAdNPTtBF_zIRbEqwhs
Here are a couple of thoughts from the article worth sharing if you can't take the time to read the entire piece:
"To fully understand the present crisis, one has to appreciate a fundamental and often overlooked fact: higher education is not what it used to be. Not only do we have a more diverse student body with equally diverse psychiatric needs, we also have an academic culture that has changed profoundly in the past six decades, making the university experience more stressful than it once was. The classic liberal conception of postsecondary institutions as places where young people take a kind of sabbatical from life—read the great books, engage in endless debates, and learn to see themselves as citizens—has given way to a new model, more narrowly vocational in focus."
"By prioritizing high achievers, Henderson argues, universities are selecting not only for diligent candidates but also for those who view scholastic success as central to their identities. For such students, a bad grade can be destabilizing. When that grade appears on an exam worth 80 percent of a final course mark, or when it comes from a harried teaching assistant who doesn’t offer in-depth feedback, students can feel like they are losing a game whose rules were never explained. Imagine being told all your life that you are ahead of the pack and that you must stay there, both to secure a stable future and to get a return on the investments that family members or granting agencies have made on your behalf. Then, imagine falling behind, for reasons you don’t understand, at the precise moment when staying on top feels more critical than ever before. Furthermore, imagine that you are contending with profound loneliness, past trauma, and financial insecurity, all while working a part-time job with the usual mix of erratic hours."
"Such stressors can lead to sleep disruption, irregular eating, and substance abuse—all of which correlate with mental illness—or they can trigger preexisting psychiatric conditions. They can deplete reserves of neurochemicals, like dopamine and serotonin, needed to sustain a sense of well-being, or they can flood the brain and body with cortisol, the stress hormone, which, in excess, can push people into near-constant states of anxiety, making it difficult to conceptualize daily challenges in a proportionate or healthy way. They can also lead to identity confusion and an acute sense of shame."
Inside the Mental Health Crisis Facing College and University Students by Simon Lewsen : https://thewalrus.ca/inside-the-mental-health-crisis-facing-college-and-university-students/?fbclid=IwAR12PokSFpCrBo1NmtpNYoGEohKf3csYHQc9X8LwFAdNPTtBF_zIRbEqwhs
Posted by: Makena Neal
Navigating Context
Posted on: #iteachmsu
Walden University has shared...
"There are many different scenarios for classroom conflicts, and not all can be resolved in the same manner; however, there are five key conflict resolution strategies that should be understood. Often a topic among teachers in online master’s degree programs, these strategies, when implemented appropriately, can help create a classroom that is more conducive to learning. They also help teach students valuable lessons for conflict resolution that can last a lifetime."
To learn more about the five conflict resolution strategies (Problem-solving negotiations, Smoothing, Forcing or win-lose negotiations, Compromising, Withdrawing) visit: https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/master-of-arts-in-teaching/resource/five-strategies-for-managing-conflict-in-the-classroom link
"There are many different scenarios for classroom conflicts, and not all can be resolved in the same manner; however, there are five key conflict resolution strategies that should be understood. Often a topic among teachers in online master’s degree programs, these strategies, when implemented appropriately, can help create a classroom that is more conducive to learning. They also help teach students valuable lessons for conflict resolution that can last a lifetime."
To learn more about the five conflict resolution strategies (Problem-solving negotiations, Smoothing, Forcing or win-lose negotiations, Compromising, Withdrawing) visit: https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/master-of-arts-in-teaching/resource/five-strategies-for-managing-conflict-in-the-classroom link
Posted by: Makena Neal
Pedagogical Design
Posted on: Power Automate/Apps...
Chad Randall shared this with me: a chatgpt that is designed for power automate/apps: https://checkmygpt.com/powerpacman
Posted by: David V. Howe
Posted on: Ungrading (a CoP)
Jesse Stommel shared this really concise Ungrading FAQ via twitter https://www.jessestommel.com/what-is-ungrading/
Posted by: Makena Neal
Pedagogical Design
Posted on: Graduate Teaching A...
I wanted to share one of the best papers I've ever read as a grad student and GTA. Don't let the title fool you, the contents apply to everyone in higher education, not just scientists.
When I'm feeling overwhelmed or the imposter syndrome creeps in, I go back and re-read this article.
https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/121/11/1771/30038/The-importance-of-stupidity-in-scientific-research
Martin A. Schwartz; The importance of stupidity in scientific research. J Cell Sci 1 June 2008; 121 (11): 1771. doi: https://doi.org/10.1242/jcs.033340
When I'm feeling overwhelmed or the imposter syndrome creeps in, I go back and re-read this article.
https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/121/11/1771/30038/The-importance-of-stupidity-in-scientific-research
Martin A. Schwartz; The importance of stupidity in scientific research. J Cell Sci 1 June 2008; 121 (11): 1771. doi: https://doi.org/10.1242/jcs.033340
Posted by: Josh Winowiecki
Navigating Context
Posted on: MSU Academic Advising
Sharing a great professional development opportunity from ACPA. You'll find opportunities to submit a conference proposal, serve as a proposal reviewer, and more! Check out the link below.
https://longbeach2025.myacpa.org/curriculum/
https://longbeach2025.myacpa.org/curriculum/
Posted by: Dr. Q (she/her) Green
Disciplinary Content
Host: MSU Libraries
Intro to 360 Room @ DSL: Drop-in Session
The 360 Room at the DSL is your gateway to collaborative learning, teaching and shared experiences. Look at work created by other MSU faculty, staff and students and start thinking about how you can take that next step to better present and engage, here and remotely across a range of disciplines.
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Host: MSU Libraries
Third Thursday Crafting at the Makerspace
Join us for our Third Thursday Crafting Meet-Ups, a fun free event series where creativity and community come together! Every third Thursday of the month we gather and make together, share ideas, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxing evening to unwind, and create something. Feel free to bring along your current project or try out some new crafts — it’s all about having fun and connecting!
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MSU Libraries and The Poetry Room present Olivia Gatwood
Join the MSU Libraries and Lansing’s The Poetry Room for an afternoon of poetry, connection and conversation celebrating student, alumni and community voices. The event opens with performances from the MSU Poetry Club alongside recent alumni, spotlighting emerging talent and the power of being heard. The showcase will be followed by acclaimed poet, author and viral sensation Olivia Gatwood, whose work blends humor, intimacy and sharp social insight. Gatwood will share poems as well as excerpts from her 2024 novel “Whoever You Are, Honey,” offering an unfiltered look into her craft and creative journey. The afternoon will conclude with a Q&A — a mix of moderated conversation and audience participation — creating a rare opportunity to connect with one of today’s most dynamic literary voices.
Olivia Gatwood is the author of two poetry collections, “New American Best Friend” and “Life of the Party,” and co-writer of Adele’s music video “I Drink Wine.” She has received international recognition for her poetry, writing workshops and work as a Title IX-compliant educator in sexual assault prevention and recovery. Her performances have been featured on HBO, MTV, VH1, the BBC and more, with poems appearing in “The Poetry Foundation,” “Lambda Literary” and “The Missouri Review.” Originally from Albuquerque, she now lives in Los Angeles.
Event is free and open to all.
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Host: MSU Libraries
Zotero Workshop (Online)
An introduction to the free open source citation management program Zotero. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:
Download references from MSU's article databases and websites
Format citations and bibliographies in a Word document
Create groups and share references with other users
Registration for this event is required.
You will receive a link to join a Zoom meeting before the workshop. Please install the Zotero software and Zotero browser connector on your computer before the session begins. More information is available from https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/zotero/setup.
Questions or need more information? Contact the MSU Libraries Zotero training team at lib.dl.zotero@msu.edu.
To schedule a separate session for your class or research group, please contact the Zotero team at lib.dl.zotero@msu.edu.
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Host: CTLI
Educators as Researchers: The SoTL Approach to Innovative Teaching
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.
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Educator Drop-in Coffee Talk
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.
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Host: CTLI
The Educator Exchange Learning Community
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.
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Host: MSU Libraries
Annual Digital Humanities THATCamp 2025
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).
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