Professional Development Institute

Session Title: International Students & English Language Learners Location: PMC-147 or Teams Presenter: Merrilee Kohout Session/Event Description: Enhance your teaching toolkit with effective methods for supporting international students and English language learners. This session offers practical techniques and insights for creating a welcoming and productive learning environment that promotes academic growth for all students. RSVP Instructions:…

Session Title: Canvas Studio Location:PMC-156 or Teams Presenter: Jaque Harris Session/Event Description: Canvas Studio is a new Canvas feature for creating, managing, and sharing instructional videos. Join this session to explore essential functions, including recording, sharing, and interactive quizzing, all aimed at boosting student engagement and enhancing learning experiences. RSVP Instructions: This session is a part…

Session Title: Syllabus Updates & Training Location: PMC-161 or Teams Presenter: Dr. Gavin O'Connor Session/Event Description: How can you effectively communicate classroom expectations in your syllabi? This session will show you how to create a syllabus that clearly reflects your expectations, letting students know what the course is about and what will be required for them to…

Session Title: Instructional Strategies Date & Time: Monday, August 12, 2024, 11:00 AM Location: NKM-111 or Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Amy Schneider & Jennifer Whalen Session Description: To fairly assess a student's learning in our course, they should be provided with - relevant, curated content; an opportunity to engage with the material; a chance to…

Session Title: Contemplating the Big Questions - Building Your Teaching Persona Date & Time: Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 11:00 AM Location: NKM-111 or Teams Facilitators: Jacque Harris, Amy Schneider & Jennifer Whalen Session Description: In this session, we will reflect on the classroom culture we wish to create with our students, and how we as…

Session Title: Syllabus Updates & Training Location: NKM-108 orTeams Presenter: Dr. Gavin O'Connor Session/Event Description: How can you effectively communicate classroom expectations in your syllabi? This session will show you how to create a syllabus that clearly reflects your expectations, letting students know what the course is about and what will be required for them…

Session Title: Canvas Studio Location: PMC-156 or Teams Presenter: Jaque Harris Session/Event Description: Canvas Studio is a new Canvas feature for creating, managing, and sharing instructional videos. Join this session to explore essential functions, including recording, sharing, and interactive quizzing, all aimed at boosting student engagement and enhancing learning experiences. RSVP Instructions: This session is…

Session Title: Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Location:NKM-103 or Teams Presenter: Kevin Luebbering Session/Event Description: This session will equip faculty with essential knowledge and tools to ensure a safe and equitable learning environment. Key legal requirements, reporting responsibilities, and strategies for fostering an inclusive campus culture will all be covered. RSVP Instructions: This session…

Session Title: International Students & English Language Learners Location: NKM-103 or Teams Presenter: Merrilee Kohout Session/Event Description: Enhance your teaching toolkit with effective methods for supporting international students and English language learners. This session offers practical techniques and insights for creating a welcoming and productive learning environment that promotes academic growth for all students. RSVP…

Session Title: Generative Artificial Intelligence & Adapting Assignments Location: PMC-156 or Teams Presenter: Dr. Julie Coltharp and Philip Arnold Session/Event Description: Discover strategies to adapt your assignments for the era of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). This session will equip you with tools and ideas for integrating GenAI into your curriculum to enhance student engagement, critical…