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On September 7, the Center for Teaching and Learning hosted a reception to celebrate and honor 200 faculty and staff members who have actively engaged in service to the center over the past two years through committee participation, grant and conference proposal review, and advocacy for the CTL’s programs, services, and resources. In addition, five recipients of the center’s new 2023 Champion for Teaching Excellence Award were recognized for their exceptional service.
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Supporting Faculty and Student Mental Health with Featured Speaker Sarah Rose Cavanagh
Sarah Rose Cavanagh researches the intersections of emotion, motivation, and learning. She will present research and food for thought based on her upcoming book about how higher education should respond to both faculty depletion and the student mental health crisis. While space is limited for in-person attendees, Sarah’s presentation will be available virtually for those who register.
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Creating an Attuned Assessment Wrapper
You and your students may be getting ready for the first high-stakes assessment in your course. An assessment wrapper is a post-assessment debrief strategy that will promote student metacognition by encouraging them to reflect on their performance and help them recalibrate their study strategies. Check out the resource guide from Equity Accelerator on how to design and use assessment wrappers in your course.
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Cavanagh, S. R., Lang, J. M., Birk, J. L., Fulwiler, C. E., & Urry, H. L. (2021). A multicourse, multisemester investigation of the impact of cognitive reappraisal and mindfulness instruction on short-and long-term learning in the college classroom. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, 7(1), 14.
Studies have shown that students’ emotional well-being impacts their cognitive resources such as attention and working memory, the tools they need to succeed as learners in our classes. This research study explores the possibilities of using mindfulness and cognitive reappraisal strategy as tools to improve students’ emotional wellness in certain aspects and create positive effects on their long-term learning and retention.
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The inaugural Plater-Moore Conference on Teaching and Learning is seeking proposals for interactive presentations, case studies, workshops, panel discussions, and short presentations related to college teaching and learning, scholarly practice, stories of persistence, success, and innovation, and evidence-based practices that exemplify the pursuit of teaching excellence. Proposals are due October 22. Save the date: The conference will be held on Friday April 5 at the IUPUI Campus Center.
Learn more and submit a proposal
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CTL Workshops and Webinars
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Tuesday, September 19 | 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer(s): Randy Newbrough and Presenter(s): UITS Learning Technologies
“Generative AI: Exploring Applications for Teaching and Learning” is a fast-paced event for faculty investigating the world of Generative AI. Through 12-minute "speed encounters" in breakout rooms, you'll learn about various applications of Generative AI in education and discover innovative ways to enhance learning and reduce administrative burdens. Our facilitators provide a platform for asking questions, sharing ideas, and making connections. Whether you're a pro or just starting out, join us to explore the possibilities of Generative AI in education.
Topics:
- Using ChatGPT to generate formative assessments
- Crafting measurable learning objectives with ChatGPT
- Using Generative AI to write in different voices
- The issues with AI-detection tools
- Citations and ChatGPT – Learn more about the pros and cons of prompting AI tools to generate citations
- Writing Prompts for ChatGPT that foster learning
- Creating case studies or scenarios with Generative AI
- ChatGPT, Generative AI, & Syllabi: An Ethics of Practice
- Elicit.org – A research assistant that uses Generative AI to help find relevant papers, summarizing key information and extracting insights from research literature
- Using Adobe Firefly for Generative AI graphic and text images
- Bing Chat Enterprise – Bing Chat Enterprise is now enabled for IU faculty and staff. Like ChatGPT, you can use it to write and summarize content, create code, and answer complex questions.
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Wednesday, September 20 | 12 noon - 1 p.m. | Online Zoom
Register » Organizer(s): Faculty Affairs and Professional Development and Presenter(s): W. Graham Carlos
Metacognition is thinking about how we think, in order to improve our thinking. In this session, we will delve into how medical educators can effectively instruct learners to form mental representations of patient care to enhance their retention of knowledge. This session will also include practical illustrations that incorporate deliberate practice.
This event aligns with the following IUSM Academy of Teaching Scholars program competencies: Instructional Strategies (IS)
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Wednesday, September 27 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer(s): Randy Newbrough and Presenter(s): Jared Chapman, Founder and CEO, Delphinium
Delphinium is a highly customizable, Canvas-integrated platform to increase student motivation by celebrating achievements (in-course badges), visualizing progress (actual progress bars), personalizing communication (think “message students who” on steroids), and, if you want, enabling full-on gamification. Use many features or try just one or two. Delphinium is in pilot at Indiana University.
This is also offered on September 28 at 3:00 p.m.
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Thursday, September 28 | 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | UL1130 Computer Lab
Register » Organizer(s): Randy Newbrough and Presenter(s): Todd Kirk, Kathryn Thompson, Yvonne Wittmann
Learn how to create a memorable, immersive experience for your students with interactive 360-degree images. This workshop will introduce participants to ThingLink, showcasing its user-friendly interface and interactive tools. Attendees will gain practical skills in transforming conventional content, such as static images, 360-degree media, and videos, into engaging, interactive experiences. See how others have used these images to engage their students from lab safety to virtual fieldtrips. Additionally, the session will delve into strategies for maximizing audience engagement by emphasizing principles that both attract and retain viewer interest.
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Thursday, September 28 | 12 noon - 1 p.m. | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer(s): Marie Brown and Presenter(s): Marie Brown
How do you find out if your students “got” what you taught today? How do you determine if you need to do something different for the next class meeting? Formative assessment helps you check in on students’ understanding and continuously calibrate your own teaching from an equity lens. Learn how to design and implement formative assessments that provide timely feedback and guide instructional decisions. Leave with two to three simple and effective formative assessment strategies.
This event aligns with the following IUSM Academy of Teaching Scholars program competencies: Assessment Methods and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (A)
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The University Library invites all instructors of record to apply for OER Development Grants. The grants promote the development and use of open educational resources, including textbooks and other digital learning materials that use Creative Commons licensing and/or public domain content. Open educational resources reduce costs to students and provide instructors opportunities to create more inclusive and diverse learning materials.
Applications can be made for one of three levels of support: $5,000 for the creation of a new OER, $3,000 for the adaptation of an existing OER product, or $1,000 for adopting an existing OER product in a course. Applications accepted through September 29.
Learn more about open educational resources, and apply for an OER Development Grant.
Questions? Contact Bill Orme, OER Liaison at orme@iu.edu
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This fall the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) Network is offering several webinars and short courses on fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments. IUPUI is a member of the CIRTL Network and our faculty, staff, and students are welcome to register for these events. Visit the CIRTL events website for more information about these events including dates, registration, and session goals.
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