The Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation and Disability Services would like to invite you to a professional development opportunity focused on learning the tools and skills involved in communicating accessibly by email and Canvas as well as how to ensure you are distributing accessible documents. This session will provide examples and guidance. Please bring… Read More »Accessible Communication and Resources
Difficult dialogues have the potential to lead to conflict in the classroom or awkwardness in the very least. The purpose of this session is to discuss difficult dialogues from a classroom management perspective and methods to keep difficult discussions aligned with course outcomes and the development of student skills such as critical thinking, effective communication,… Read More »Strategies for Engaging in Difficult Dialogues in the Classroom
Everyone wants the best for their students. As educators, we want to do our jobs well. We want to be fair, we want to promote safe communities, and we want to support all our students in every aspect of their lives. BARWE's tools help you realize these goals that you already have. White teachers, even… Read More »Building Anti-Racist White Educators (BARWE) Reading & Inquiry Series – March Meeting
Motivational Interviewing is a technique developed in counseling that has emerging evidence as a useful teaching tool, both in the classroom and in office hours and consultations with individual students. The technique of Motivational Interviewing is particularly effective when someone is exhibiting resistance. It's a way to facilitate decision-making around change. In the classroom, for… Read More »Motivational Interviewing in Teaching: Engaging Change
Join Sam Bowers, VTSU STEM Development Coordinator, for an engaging and informative workshop on "Intro to Empowering Learners through Generative AI". This session will explore the role of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT 3.5, Grammarly, and Copilot in higher education. We'll delve into ethical considerations, share practical skills for effective use, and discuss how these… Read More »Intro to Empowering Learners through Generative AI
Everyone wants the best for their students. As educators, we want to do our jobs well. We want to be fair, we want to promote safe communities, and we want to support all our students in every aspect of their lives. BARWE's tools help you realize these goals that you already have. White teachers, even… Read More »Building Anti-Racist White Educators (BARWE) Reading & Inquiry Series – April Meeting
This workshop will focus on discussions in asynchronous online classes. Are you (or the students) uninspired and bored by the weekly discussion boards in your online courses? Do you ever find yourself avoiding responding to the student posts? If so, you are not alone. Join your colleagues in a lively journey into the world of… Read More »The Art and Learning Science of Vibrant Discussion Boards
Engaging with disruptive students can be a difficult process, especially for new faculty members who are facing instances of poor behavior for the first time. In this workshop, we’ll be discussing the various types of misbehavior, de-escalation methods, and Vermont State’s tips for resolving issues with disruptive students. By attending this workshop you will: *Learn… Read More »Strategies for Engaging with Difficult Students in the Classroom
The CTLI is pleased to announce that on Friday, April 26 from 12:30-2:00pm, Robin DeRosa, will be delivering a keynote address for VTSU staff and faculty titled "Teaching Toward an Open Future." This session will be on Zoom and recorded for anyone who cannot make it. Session Description: Higher Education is in flux. Sometimes it… Read More »Keynote Address: Teaching Toward an Open Future (with Robin DeRosa)
This workshop will focus on discussions in asynchronous online classes. Are you ready to transform your online classes into dynamic hubs of student engagement? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll master the art of crafting compelling asynchronous discussions that ignite curiosity and foster deep learning. Discover the secret to standout online classes: powerful… Read More »How to Spark Online Discussions that Matter
Everyone wants the best for their students. As educators, we want to do our jobs well. We want to be fair, we want to promote safe communities, and we want to support all our students in every aspect of their lives. BARWE's tools help you realize these goals that you already have. White teachers, even… Read More »Building Anti-Racist White Educators (BARWE) Reading & Inquiry Series – May Meeting
This session will offer opportunity for CNX1 faculty to consider how they will incorporate DEISJ content and lessons into their courses in meaningful ways. Participants will receive a $200 stipend. Please register for this event. When you do, you will receive an automatic email from the CTLI confirming your registration. This email will include the… Read More »CNX1: Beyond the DEISJ acronym