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

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

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)

We are pleased to announce the availability of this free virtual workshop, which is a collaboration between the Initiative on Immigration and Education (CUNY-IIE), VTUS’s Office of Multilingual Students Services, and the Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation. Communities and schools are shaped and strengthened by the migration of people and ideas across the globe.… Read More »Virtual Workshop with City University of New York

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. The official event… Read More »Teaching & Learning with Technology Committee: February AI Learning Lounge

Join us for a dynamic 2-hour Zoom session designed for staff and faculty members of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS) who are interested in participating in the Chancellor's Innovation Fund but need that extra spark or connection with colleagues to get started.   The first round of Chancellor's Innovation Fund projects were selected for their strong emphasis on system-wide… Read More »Ideation Workshop for the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund