Are you brimming with ideas but unsure how to bring them to life? Are you seeking the next creative idea to tackle with your implementation skills? Do you have a knack for problem-solving but struggle to prioritize your solutions? Or are you simply curious about what an innovation project could entail? This session is your… Read More »Chancellor’s Innovation Fund: Ideation and Networking Session
Join a data-informed conversation on enhancing student retention and success at VTSU. In this 50-minute session, we'll: Examine institutional retention data: Why do students stay? Why do students leave? Is the VTSU model working? Who is being retained? Identify opportunities to better support diverse student strengths and experiences: How do we approach retention issues with… Read More »Partnering for Success: Leveraging Student Strengths for Institutional Growth
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 – November Meeting
RESCHEDULED! Eric Love is a nationally-recognized, dynamic speaker that blends first hand experience, a breadth of knowledge and an inspirational message to his audiences. Drawing upon his professional, personal and academic life, he is equally at home giving a keynote address, presenting a workshop or facilitating a weekend retreat. Eric’s consulting business, LoveForce Consulting, specializing… Read More »Moving DEISJ Forward at VTSU for Faculty, Staff, & Students with Eric Love
Join a data-informed conversation on enhancing student retention and success at VTSU. In this session, we'll explore the Winter Session survey, an advising survey, and any other data or dashboard that the faculty attendees want to cover. *Examine institutional retention data: Why do students stay? Why do students leave? Is the VTSU model working? Who… Read More »Partnering for Success: Leveraging Student Strengths for Institutional Growth
The Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation, in collaboration with a pilot group of faculty members and the Canvas support department, has developed a course template that is available in Canvas Commons. It has been designed to be flexible, program agnostic, and student centered. This workshop will provide an overview of the template, a discussion… Read More »Canvas Template: A Student-Centered Resource
The Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation, in collaboration with a pilot group of faculty members and the Canvas support department, has developed a course template that is available in Canvas Commons. It has been designed to be flexible, program agnostic, and student centered. This workshop will provide an overview of the template, a discussion… Read More »Canvas Template: A Student-Centered Resource
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 – December Meeting
In this workshop, VTSU faculty members will explore innovative ways to integrate educational apps effectively into their teaching practices. Participants will learn how introducing classroom technologies in an intentional manner can enhance student engagement and promote personalized learning. What You’ll Gain: 1) A familiarity with commonly used educational apps. 2) An understanding of the role… Read More »Leveraging Educational Apps in the Classroom
This workshop will explore evidence-based assessment strategies designed to enhance student learning and inform instructional decisions. Participants will delve into aspects of formative assessment, aligning assessments with course objectives, and inclusive assessment practices. What You’ll Gain: 1) An ability to introduce low-stakes formative assessment strategies. 2) An understanding of the importance of aligning CATS with… Read More »Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs)
Join a monthly chat about AI for faculty and staff from both CCV and VTSU! Every third Friday this semester TLT will host a loosely themed discussion to talk about using and use of Generative AI tools like chatbots and drawing tools. Together, we can learn a great deal from each other. Our first meeting… Read More »Teaching & Learning with Technology Committee: January AI Learning Lounge
This 30-minute microworkshop will provide an overview of why and how tests are one of the most effective learning tools, along with concrete ideas to help you and your students adopt this underutilized and efficient method of learning. What You’ll Gain: 1) Clarity about retrieval practice for learning. 2) Access to the research on why… Read More »The Science of Learning Microworkshop: Leveraging The Testing Effect