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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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Welcome to PREP and Career Success!
This will introduce you to the Career Success site and offer you the option of a diagnostic quiz to help narrow down where you can start learning. Feel free to simply explore around on your own if you prefer - the intro primer and quiz are both entirely optional!
NAVIGATING CONTEXT
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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.
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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.
***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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HushPod Training
Welcome to the CTLI's cool HushPod Recording Studio, a super high-tech spot meant to take your training experience to the next level. Tucked away in the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation, this awesome studio is all about giving creators and educators a sweet place to work, with top-notch gear and a comfy vibe.
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Welcome Home...Or Not!
Topic Area: Pandemic Pivot
Presented by: Mary Beth Heeder, Annie Heeder
Abstract:
"My family” “My parents/supporters” These are two of the most frequent responses to Who most impacted your college experience? a question a Western Michigan University professor has asked college seniors for many years. Productive partnerships between students, families, and schools are foundational to student success. The pandemic, however, has disrupted this partnership at all levels of education, including higher ed. An analysis of government data by Zillow indicates that about 2.9 million young adults moved in with a parent/grandparent between March 2020 and May 2020. For most students and their families there was little choice in the matter and little time to prepare. “Welcome home! You’re our kid in our house; these are our rules” “Well I’m not a kid and I didn’t really ask to be in your house right now” were common exchanges. During this session a faculty-staff member along with one of her MSU students will talk about their experience living under the same roof and how this experience has impacted them, including their wellbeing, student success, work, and relationships. As we reflect on the complexity of the familial system, which has the potential to bring new closeness but also old tensions, participants are invited to ask questions and share stories to inform lessons learned that can help us navigate this surreal experience. Although there is little precedent to guide us out of this pandemic, we can consider lived experience to help us support each other, student learning and success.
Presented by: Mary Beth Heeder, Annie Heeder
Abstract:
"My family” “My parents/supporters” These are two of the most frequent responses to Who most impacted your college experience? a question a Western Michigan University professor has asked college seniors for many years. Productive partnerships between students, families, and schools are foundational to student success. The pandemic, however, has disrupted this partnership at all levels of education, including higher ed. An analysis of government data by Zillow indicates that about 2.9 million young adults moved in with a parent/grandparent between March 2020 and May 2020. For most students and their families there was little choice in the matter and little time to prepare. “Welcome home! You’re our kid in our house; these are our rules” “Well I’m not a kid and I didn’t really ask to be in your house right now” were common exchanges. During this session a faculty-staff member along with one of her MSU students will talk about their experience living under the same roof and how this experience has impacted them, including their wellbeing, student success, work, and relationships. As we reflect on the complexity of the familial system, which has the potential to bring new closeness but also old tensions, participants are invited to ask questions and share stories to inform lessons learned that can help us navigate this surreal experience. Although there is little precedent to guide us out of this pandemic, we can consider lived experience to help us support each other, student learning and success.
Authored by: Mary Beth Heeder, Annie Heeder
Navigating Context
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#iteachmsu Commons Welcome video
The #iteachmsu Commons (iteach.msu.edu) is a public platform aimed at helping educators across MSU share ideas and resources, connect across roles and disciplines, and grow in your teaching practice. Educators are anyone who contribute to the teaching and learning mission of the university and/or support student success! Learn more about how to get started on iteach.msu.edu by watching this video. If you're looking for additional resources to being your #iteachmsu adventures, visit Getting Started on the home page or the left navigation menu for more tips and "how-to" instructions.
Authored by: Makena Neal
Navigating Context
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Welcome to my classroom: COIL
Title: Welcome to my classroom: COILPresenters: Antoinette Tessmer, Guanglong Pang (Education)Format: WTMCDate: May 11th, 2023Time: 2:45 pm - 3:45 pmClick here to viewDescription:COIL is an innovative online tool for international and intercultural learning among instructors and learners. It allows instructors and learners to enjoy many benefits of international and intercultural learning without the costs and implications of international travel. However, designing and running a successful COIL activity remains challenging because such a task is non-traditional, often requiring instructors to plan and teach outside of their comfort zone. We propose to run a COIL activity with a mock group of remote partners. Attendees will be grouped with remote collaborators to complete a collaborative project. Our session comprises steps that are typically present in a COIL activity. Attendees will participate in (a) an ice breaker activity followed by (b) a group discussion to identify a common topic based on their shared teaching/research interests. Groups will (c) brainstorm a hands-on project related to their topic. We then invite groups to (d) share their ideas with others. We will end with a general discussion about the logistics, challenges and lessons learned while participating to the COIL activity. As teleconference technology will be needed, participants will need to bring a laptop. We recommend that interested participants consider attending the “Workshop: COIL” session as an introduction to this “Welcome to My Classroom: COIL” session.
Authored by: Antoinette Tessmer
Pedagogical Design
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Resources for new Spartans: Welcome to the playlist
***This is part of a series of articles compiling useful resources and information for new graduate students. Some of the information in this series will be relevant for anybody new to MSU, including undergraduates, postdocs, faculty and staff. The topical areas range from settling into East Lansing and Michigan, getting to know which services can be found on campus to administrative steps and information needed throughout a graduate program at MSU. For the full series, see this playlist dedicated to (international) graduate students.***
Hello and welcome to MSU!
My name is Clara and I am one of your fellow international graduate students from Germany.
Moving to a new country and starting to study/ work at a new institution can be both exciting and a little stressful at times. I, along with many others in our community, definitely experienced both!
This “playlist” brings together many useful resources and information to make your transition into MSU and East Lansing easier. In the next few days, you will receive a lot of information at the welcome events organized by OISS and your individual departments. However, not every available resource will be covered and it is hard to remember them all afterwards!
As one of the Graduate Leadership Development Fellows in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, I tried to create a ‘one-stop-shop’ for these information and resources. This “playlist” is meant to be a starting point to learn about MSU and your new home (without having to turn the search for resources into another research project). 😊
While I draw from and reference the official websites for most of the information, please note that this resource compilation is a work in progress based on both my experience and a survey among international students in December 2019 (for more information see the article on “My Leadership Fellowship experience”).
If you feel there are important resources missing, please leave a comment below the articles so that we can continually improve this resource list for future generations of international graduate students.
Go Green!
Hello and welcome to MSU!
My name is Clara and I am one of your fellow international graduate students from Germany.
Moving to a new country and starting to study/ work at a new institution can be both exciting and a little stressful at times. I, along with many others in our community, definitely experienced both!
This “playlist” brings together many useful resources and information to make your transition into MSU and East Lansing easier. In the next few days, you will receive a lot of information at the welcome events organized by OISS and your individual departments. However, not every available resource will be covered and it is hard to remember them all afterwards!
As one of the Graduate Leadership Development Fellows in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, I tried to create a ‘one-stop-shop’ for these information and resources. This “playlist” is meant to be a starting point to learn about MSU and your new home (without having to turn the search for resources into another research project). 😊
While I draw from and reference the official websites for most of the information, please note that this resource compilation is a work in progress based on both my experience and a survey among international students in December 2019 (for more information see the article on “My Leadership Fellowship experience”).
If you feel there are important resources missing, please leave a comment below the articles so that we can continually improve this resource list for future generations of international graduate students.
Go Green!
Authored by: Clara Graucob
Navigating Context
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Welcome to My Classroom with Dr. Valerie Hedges
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. Valerie shared the ways she has integrated practices in her courses to enhance and center equitable opportunities for learning!
Here are some key take-aways from Dr. Hedges:
When it comes to syllabus language, be transparent about your choices and don't be afraid to cite sources for your rationale. We ask students to cite their sources, we should too. If you need help surfacing and/or naming your pedagogical practices, contact the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation!
Fostering a sense of belonging is important to student success. Instructors can design interactions at three levels to help promote a students sense of belonging: learner-learner interations, learner-instructor interactions, and learner-content interactions. Check out the recording (below) for more on each!
Being flexible can make a big impact. Where and when do students in your course have a sense of choice or agency in their learning? Are you sharing content in ways that allow people multiple modes of engagement? What barriers to accessing your learning experience exist? What are your current late work policies (and why do they exist - see takeaway bullet one)?
Not all the things "we've always done" are the best way of ding things. When it comes to grading, one simple way to make your practices more equitable is to remove participation and attendance based grades. If you want to consider bigger shifts, you might think about giving students multiple attempts at quizzes. Valerie incorporates feedback and learner reflection into this practice, and has ultimately moved away from a point-based grading system to what she calls "ungrading-lite"
A more student-center course with a focus on equitable practices has ultimately contributed to a more accommodating and empathetic environment for all!
Resources for Continued Growth:
To support your ongoing professional development please consider these resources:
Slide Deck: Access Valerie’s Welcome to My Classroom slide deck which outlines why equitable pedagogy is important, shares examples of how Valerie fosters a sense of belonging through a welcoming course structure, and highlights key considerations of equity in assessments and grading.
Syllabus Example: In the Q&A following Valerie's formal presentation she shared an example of one of her course syllabi to demonstrate the language she uses to set the tone for her learning environment, describe her approach to grading, and more.
Online Discussion: Do you have excamples of equitable, inclusive educator practices that you'd be willing to share broadly? Consider adding an article describing your practice, outlining an activity, or even reflecting on an experience! You can also share how Valerie's talk sparked ideas and questions about equitable pedagogy in the comments below. Both can be done by logging in to the #iteachmsu commons (you're already here!) with your MSU netID (click "log in" in the upper right corner)!
Recording: In case you missed the session or would like to revisit it, you can view the full recording on MediaSpace (also embedded below).
The cover photo for this article was sourced from "EquityTool".
Here are some key take-aways from Dr. Hedges:
When it comes to syllabus language, be transparent about your choices and don't be afraid to cite sources for your rationale. We ask students to cite their sources, we should too. If you need help surfacing and/or naming your pedagogical practices, contact the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation!
Fostering a sense of belonging is important to student success. Instructors can design interactions at three levels to help promote a students sense of belonging: learner-learner interations, learner-instructor interactions, and learner-content interactions. Check out the recording (below) for more on each!
Being flexible can make a big impact. Where and when do students in your course have a sense of choice or agency in their learning? Are you sharing content in ways that allow people multiple modes of engagement? What barriers to accessing your learning experience exist? What are your current late work policies (and why do they exist - see takeaway bullet one)?
Not all the things "we've always done" are the best way of ding things. When it comes to grading, one simple way to make your practices more equitable is to remove participation and attendance based grades. If you want to consider bigger shifts, you might think about giving students multiple attempts at quizzes. Valerie incorporates feedback and learner reflection into this practice, and has ultimately moved away from a point-based grading system to what she calls "ungrading-lite"
A more student-center course with a focus on equitable practices has ultimately contributed to a more accommodating and empathetic environment for all!
Resources for Continued Growth:
To support your ongoing professional development please consider these resources:
Slide Deck: Access Valerie’s Welcome to My Classroom slide deck which outlines why equitable pedagogy is important, shares examples of how Valerie fosters a sense of belonging through a welcoming course structure, and highlights key considerations of equity in assessments and grading.
Syllabus Example: In the Q&A following Valerie's formal presentation she shared an example of one of her course syllabi to demonstrate the language she uses to set the tone for her learning environment, describe her approach to grading, and more.
Online Discussion: Do you have excamples of equitable, inclusive educator practices that you'd be willing to share broadly? Consider adding an article describing your practice, outlining an activity, or even reflecting on an experience! You can also share how Valerie's talk sparked ideas and questions about equitable pedagogy in the comments below. Both can be done by logging in to the #iteachmsu commons (you're already here!) with your MSU netID (click "log in" in the upper right corner)!
Recording: In case you missed the session or would like to revisit it, you can view the full recording on MediaSpace (also embedded below).
The cover photo for this article was sourced from "EquityTool".
Posted by: Makena Neal
Pedagogical Design
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Welcome to the MSU Museum!
The MSU Museum serves the Michigan State University community by facilitating and creating experiences at the nexus of the arts, sciences, cultures, and technologies. As an an innovative and experimental collaboratory that exists to catalyze creativity, we are here to work with you and provide resources and support. Whether you are an instructor developing content and activities for a course or a student wanting to create a unique project, we can help. Contact the Museum Education Team to get started.About the Museum
The MSU Museum is an innovative and experimental collaboratory that exists to catalyze creativity. Here, people can openly explore, express, and experiment with ideas across disciplines and interests, and indulge their natural curiosity about the world. The MSU Museum sets new standards in the realm of academic museums by collaborating with faculty to convey and amplify groundbreaking research in unexpected and creative ways. We demonstrate excellence through accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums and our status as Michigan's first Smithsonian Affiliate. Through extensive collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum leads a robust array of cutting-edge activities advancing research, generating new knowledge, and enhancing public engagement.
The CoLab Studio, an innovative laboratory within the MSU Museum, helps to push the boundaries of what it means to be a 21st-century interdisciplinary museum. Through novel, transient, and experimental programs, the CoLab explores new methods for designing and implementing informal learning experiences and enhancing community engagement.As part of the University Arts and Collections unit within the Office of the Provost, the MSU Museum catalyzes Michigan State University's academic mission by actively implementing and creatively enhancing the university’s strategic plan.
The MSU Museum is an innovative and experimental collaboratory that exists to catalyze creativity. Here, people can openly explore, express, and experiment with ideas across disciplines and interests, and indulge their natural curiosity about the world. The MSU Museum sets new standards in the realm of academic museums by collaborating with faculty to convey and amplify groundbreaking research in unexpected and creative ways. We demonstrate excellence through accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums and our status as Michigan's first Smithsonian Affiliate. Through extensive collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum leads a robust array of cutting-edge activities advancing research, generating new knowledge, and enhancing public engagement.
The CoLab Studio, an innovative laboratory within the MSU Museum, helps to push the boundaries of what it means to be a 21st-century interdisciplinary museum. Through novel, transient, and experimental programs, the CoLab explores new methods for designing and implementing informal learning experiences and enhancing community engagement.As part of the University Arts and Collections unit within the Office of the Provost, the MSU Museum catalyzes Michigan State University's academic mission by actively implementing and creatively enhancing the university’s strategic plan.
Authored by: Denice Blair
Disciplinary Content
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Welcome to My Classroom: Dr. Casey McArdle
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. Today, Casey shared the ways he has adapted two of his XA courses to be designed with generative AI integrated from day one!
Here are some key take-aways from Dr. McArdle:
Be open and honest with students, don't run and hide. Being open for students to bring up their concerns so they can be addressed together is critical.
Intentionality is key. Work with your units and/or curriculum committee to develop policies that work for program learning outcomes and goals. (Every decision should connect intentionally back to your learning outcomes and goals)
Inputs matter. If users aren't exact with inputs, generative AI will pull data and make a guess. "“Generative AI enables users to quickly generate new content based on a variety of inputs. Inputs and outputs to these models can include text, images, sounds, animation, 3D models, or other types of data.” - NVIDIA
Know your limits. When it comes to using these types of systems, understand their limitations. Even ChatGPT acknowledges it "may occasionally generate incorrect information", "may occasionally produce harmful instructions or biased content", and "has limited knowledge of the world and events after 2021"
MSU has LOTS of resources! Chech out MSU's generative AI resources on iteach.msu.edu! You may be intersted in Michigan State University on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) [playlist], Generative AI Use Codes [article], Generative AI Syllabus Guide [playlist], and ChatGPT FAQ for MSU Educators [article].
Resources for Continued Growth:
To support your ongoing professional development please consider these resources:
Slide Deck: Access Casey’s Welcome to My Classroom slide deck which has an overview of MSU’s guidance on generative AI, examples of how Casey acknowledged AI in his conversations with learners, and examples of AI-integrated activities from two courses, by logging into Google with your MSU netID.
Online Discussion: Based on the content of Casey’s presentation, you may be interested in joining the asynchronous online discussion happening in the “AI & Education” group on iteach.msu.edu. Login with your MSU netID to connect with fellow educators, exchange ideas, and seek further guidance.
Recording: In case you missed the session or would like to revisit it, you can view the full recording on MediaSpace (also embedded below).
Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation’s (CTLI) Welcome to My Classroom with Dr. Casey McArdle session on 09/14/23.
Here are some key take-aways from Dr. McArdle:
Be open and honest with students, don't run and hide. Being open for students to bring up their concerns so they can be addressed together is critical.
Intentionality is key. Work with your units and/or curriculum committee to develop policies that work for program learning outcomes and goals. (Every decision should connect intentionally back to your learning outcomes and goals)
Inputs matter. If users aren't exact with inputs, generative AI will pull data and make a guess. "“Generative AI enables users to quickly generate new content based on a variety of inputs. Inputs and outputs to these models can include text, images, sounds, animation, 3D models, or other types of data.” - NVIDIA
Know your limits. When it comes to using these types of systems, understand their limitations. Even ChatGPT acknowledges it "may occasionally generate incorrect information", "may occasionally produce harmful instructions or biased content", and "has limited knowledge of the world and events after 2021"
MSU has LOTS of resources! Chech out MSU's generative AI resources on iteach.msu.edu! You may be intersted in Michigan State University on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) [playlist], Generative AI Use Codes [article], Generative AI Syllabus Guide [playlist], and ChatGPT FAQ for MSU Educators [article].
Resources for Continued Growth:
To support your ongoing professional development please consider these resources:
Slide Deck: Access Casey’s Welcome to My Classroom slide deck which has an overview of MSU’s guidance on generative AI, examples of how Casey acknowledged AI in his conversations with learners, and examples of AI-integrated activities from two courses, by logging into Google with your MSU netID.
Online Discussion: Based on the content of Casey’s presentation, you may be interested in joining the asynchronous online discussion happening in the “AI & Education” group on iteach.msu.edu. Login with your MSU netID to connect with fellow educators, exchange ideas, and seek further guidance.
Recording: In case you missed the session or would like to revisit it, you can view the full recording on MediaSpace (also embedded below).
Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation’s (CTLI) Welcome to My Classroom with Dr. Casey McArdle session on 09/14/23.
Posted by: Makena Neal
Pedagogical Design
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Reimagining our Curricular and Co-curricular Spaces to Welcome Neurodivergent Students
Topic Area: Student Success
Presented by: Jackie Heymann
Abstract:
This workshop will engage participants in critically reflecting on their classroom and co-curricular spaces, the neurotypical "norms" expected of students within those spaces, and the additional challenges experienced by neurodivergent students when those norms are enforced. Then, using the framework of the social and the social justice models of disability, participants will identify tangible action steps they can take to create spaces that are more welcoming of neurodivergent students.
Session Resources:
Presentation Slides (pptx)
ADHD & Autism Communication Learning Resources
ADHD
ADHD & Conversations: (Sandra, @theADHDgoodlife on IG)
ADHD & Masking: (Sandra, @theADHDgoodlife on IG)
ADHD Mind (Zoe, @ADHDactually on IG)
ADHD & Conversations (Zoe, @ADHDactually on IG)
Smilges, J. (2020). Bad Listeners. Retrieved from: https://cfshrc.org/article/bad-listeners
Autism
Tee on masking (Tee, @unmasked on IG)
Tee on autism and auditory processing disorder (Tee, @unmasked on IG)
On language and talking "professionally"(@autistictic on Twitter)
Eiza Wolfe on masking (@eizawolfe on TikTok)
Eiza Wolfe on neurodivergent listening (@autistictic on Twitter)
Brown, L. (2018). The Neurodiversity Movement Needs its Shoes Off and Fists Up. Retrieved from: https://www.autistichoya.com/2018/10/neurodiversity-needs-shoes-off-fists-up.html
Additional folks to learn from:
Cole (@semispeaking on Twitter)
Lydia X.Z. Brown (@autistichoya on Twitter)
Sandra (@theADHDgoodlife on Instagram)
Jess Rauchberg (@disabledpHd on Twitter)
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (@autselfadvocacy on Twitter)
Black Disability Collective (@blackdisability on Twitter)
Presented by: Jackie Heymann
Abstract:
This workshop will engage participants in critically reflecting on their classroom and co-curricular spaces, the neurotypical "norms" expected of students within those spaces, and the additional challenges experienced by neurodivergent students when those norms are enforced. Then, using the framework of the social and the social justice models of disability, participants will identify tangible action steps they can take to create spaces that are more welcoming of neurodivergent students.
Session Resources:
Presentation Slides (pptx)
ADHD & Autism Communication Learning Resources
ADHD
ADHD & Conversations: (Sandra, @theADHDgoodlife on IG)
ADHD & Masking: (Sandra, @theADHDgoodlife on IG)
ADHD Mind (Zoe, @ADHDactually on IG)
ADHD & Conversations (Zoe, @ADHDactually on IG)
Smilges, J. (2020). Bad Listeners. Retrieved from: https://cfshrc.org/article/bad-listeners
Autism
Tee on masking (Tee, @unmasked on IG)
Tee on autism and auditory processing disorder (Tee, @unmasked on IG)
On language and talking "professionally"(@autistictic on Twitter)
Eiza Wolfe on masking (@eizawolfe on TikTok)
Eiza Wolfe on neurodivergent listening (@autistictic on Twitter)
Brown, L. (2018). The Neurodiversity Movement Needs its Shoes Off and Fists Up. Retrieved from: https://www.autistichoya.com/2018/10/neurodiversity-needs-shoes-off-fists-up.html
Additional folks to learn from:
Cole (@semispeaking on Twitter)
Lydia X.Z. Brown (@autistichoya on Twitter)
Sandra (@theADHDgoodlife on Instagram)
Jess Rauchberg (@disabledpHd on Twitter)
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (@autselfadvocacy on Twitter)
Black Disability Collective (@blackdisability on Twitter)
Authored by: Jackie Heymann
Pedagogical Design
Posted on: Online & Hybrid Lea...
Welcome Packet for online/hybrid graduate students has been added to the Graduate School Admissions site. https://grad.msu.edu/admissions
Posted by: Alicia Jenner
Navigating Context
Posted on: Equitable Pedagogy ...
Hi all! Welcome!
Please make sure to join our Microsoft Team space as well! (sorry for the long link; there doesn't seem to be a way to attach a link to text here)
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3a2yhxLfnqdDKVi5ziHMRfCkyUsNj5-C3DGiU1b2wHC4E1%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=d55fd508-213d-4eaa-94e0-9ce9abde4663&tenantId=22177130-642f-41d9-9211-74237ad5687d
Please make sure to join our Microsoft Team space as well! (sorry for the long link; there doesn't seem to be a way to attach a link to text here)
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3a2yhxLfnqdDKVi5ziHMRfCkyUsNj5-C3DGiU1b2wHC4E1%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=d55fd508-213d-4eaa-94e0-9ce9abde4663&tenantId=22177130-642f-41d9-9211-74237ad5687d
Posted by: Casey Henley
Pedagogical Design
Posted on: #iteachmsu
Hello and welcome all!
The 2024 Educator Developers Network (EDN) is shaking and baking, moving and quaking!
This is a collaborative space for anyone passionate about improving teaching through effective design, pedagogy, and technology, and anyone who provides training, consultation, instructional/learning experience design, or other learning and development support to instructors on campus. Here, anybody with an interest in enhancing education can come together, share their experiences, and mutually learn from one another. Our synchronous meetings are the 1st Tuesday of every month, were people share their department’s work, ask for advice, or celebrate success. We also communicate asynchronously in our Educator Developers Network channel.
The goals of the network are to provide a dedicated location for people to share ideas and ask questions around instructor support, learning and development, promoting useful practices and ideas to campus at large, foster community through regular meetings that highlight accomplishments and central services, and archiving and externalizing conversations. Our asynchronous discussions occur in Microsoft Teams, where we have an initial structure of channels for members to explore MSU’s Learning Management System (D2L - Brightspace), discuss course design, or seek out technology recommendations and tips. Ultimately, EDN is a place to source answers to your questions or ask for help, participate in the community, and share what you know with others!
Come share your work and ideas! Be part of a learning community with other professional in learning development, training, design, pedagogy, technology, and anyone who provides consultations and instructional/learning experience design. Come join the network!
Join the Educator Developers Network
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3ae51cb2ed28a14bee8346fa507cff42ad%40thread.skype/conversations?groupId=13506591-8eca-4a14-a674-69a08dfd6020&tenantId=22177130-642f-41d9-9211-74237ad5687d
The 2024 Educator Developers Network (EDN) is shaking and baking, moving and quaking!
This is a collaborative space for anyone passionate about improving teaching through effective design, pedagogy, and technology, and anyone who provides training, consultation, instructional/learning experience design, or other learning and development support to instructors on campus. Here, anybody with an interest in enhancing education can come together, share their experiences, and mutually learn from one another. Our synchronous meetings are the 1st Tuesday of every month, were people share their department’s work, ask for advice, or celebrate success. We also communicate asynchronously in our Educator Developers Network channel.
The goals of the network are to provide a dedicated location for people to share ideas and ask questions around instructor support, learning and development, promoting useful practices and ideas to campus at large, foster community through regular meetings that highlight accomplishments and central services, and archiving and externalizing conversations. Our asynchronous discussions occur in Microsoft Teams, where we have an initial structure of channels for members to explore MSU’s Learning Management System (D2L - Brightspace), discuss course design, or seek out technology recommendations and tips. Ultimately, EDN is a place to source answers to your questions or ask for help, participate in the community, and share what you know with others!
Come share your work and ideas! Be part of a learning community with other professional in learning development, training, design, pedagogy, technology, and anyone who provides consultations and instructional/learning experience design. Come join the network!
Join the Educator Developers Network
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3ae51cb2ed28a14bee8346fa507cff42ad%40thread.skype/conversations?groupId=13506591-8eca-4a14-a674-69a08dfd6020&tenantId=22177130-642f-41d9-9211-74237ad5687d
Posted by: KJ Downer Shojgreen
Posted on: MSU Extension
Welcome to #iteachMSU's MSU Extension group! Check out Makena's video for FEC: https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/iteachmsu+intro+at+MSU+FEC/1_tm7ao0dj
Posted by: Anne Marie Baker
Pedagogical Design
Posted on: Making learning fun...
Welcome to the Group
Posted by: Rashad Muhammad
Pedagogical Design
Posted on: Digital Collaborati...
Welcome to our new members! We are happy to have you along for the ride. Marohang and I plan on running the community for the 2023-2024 academic year as 'Digital Collaborative Learning for the 21st Century 2.0.' Keep your eyes and ears open for upcoming meetings as we get into late August this summer. In the meantime, here is a link to our finalized Call for Papers for an upcoming special issue of the Journal of Global Literacies, Technologies, and Emerging Pedagogies. Thank you for a great year, and we look very forward to continuing the conversation next year.
Kind Regards,
Stokes and Marohang
https://jogltep.com/duplicated-published-issues-61/digital-collaborative-learning-initiatives-dei-critical-thinking-and-cultivation-of-next-generation-skills/
Kind Regards,
Stokes and Marohang
https://jogltep.com/duplicated-published-issues-61/digital-collaborative-learning-initiatives-dei-critical-thinking-and-cultivation-of-next-generation-skills/
Posted by: Stokes Schwartz
Posted on: #iteachmsu
Have you heard about MSU’s Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion?
"The knowledge and skills necessary to navigate an increasingly diverse campus and interconnected world are substantial. The Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion and its partners equip faculty, staff members and students with a variety of tools and resources necessary to be welcoming and inclusive of our diverse campus community through workshops, seminars, and trainings."
Submit education requests for IDI services, including educator consultations, on this Google form (https://forms.gle/acniZ9ThopU4cUhdA) or email (inclusion@msu.edu). If you have questions about education programs offered by the Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion or need to request a time-sensitive response please contact Dr. Patti Stewart at ps@msu.edu.
"The knowledge and skills necessary to navigate an increasingly diverse campus and interconnected world are substantial. The Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion and its partners equip faculty, staff members and students with a variety of tools and resources necessary to be welcoming and inclusive of our diverse campus community through workshops, seminars, and trainings."
Submit education requests for IDI services, including educator consultations, on this Google form (https://forms.gle/acniZ9ThopU4cUhdA) or email (inclusion@msu.edu). If you have questions about education programs offered by the Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion or need to request a time-sensitive response please contact Dr. Patti Stewart at ps@msu.edu.
Posted by: Makena Neal
Navigating Context
Host: MSU Libraries
Artist Workshop: Using 360 Cameras to Show Changes to Place
Join the DSL Graduate Arts Fellow, Hailey Becker (Art, Art History and Design and Forestry) in a workshop on using 360 cameras to capture changes to place. Participants will be guided through the basics of recording and editing 360 footage, ending with their footage being displayed in the Digital Scholarship Lab 360 Room. Using 360 footage can be a great way to archive an artistic practice or scientific research. No experience required, all levels welcome!
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Host: CTLI
Setting the Tone from the Start
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..
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Host: MSU Libraries
Birding with the MSU Libraries: Accessible Birding Event
In conjunction with One Grand Read, we are hosting a beginner birder's outing to get you outside to watch birds. This will be a stationary birding event (no walking). We will teach you how to use binoculars to spot birds, and how to identify birds once you've found one. Everyone is welcome! Meet up at the picnic tables by Beal Gardens along the sidewalk by the river to look for and identify birds together!
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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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Host: MSU Libraries
Visiting Scholars Presentations Summer 2025
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
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