CTL Faculty Liaison's Monthly - Message #46

The IUPUI Center for Teaching and Learning seeks proposals from instructors teaching at higher education institutions across Indiana for the 2023 E.C. Moore Symposium on Excellence in Teaching. A key component of the symposium is the communication and sharing of new ideas in teaching and learning that promote engaging, inclusive, and equitable student learning experiences and student success. We invite proposals for three types of sessions — interactive presentations, TED-like talks, and Show and Tell sessions — showcasing your latest endeavors in teaching. The 2023 E.C. Moore Symposium will be held on Friday, March 24, 9 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at the IUPUI Campus Center.

The Extended Reality Initiative (XRI) Faculty Fellows Grant provides faculty with technical and instructional support and funds to implement Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR) assignments/projects/activities into their course(s) that are designed to improve student learning and success at IU. Now accepting grant applications!

Tuesday, November 15 | 12 noon - 1 p.m. | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer: Douglas Jerolimov and Presenters: Douglas Jerolimov and Richard Turner

This session introduces faculty and graduate students to the practice of documenting one’s teaching. Participants will examine different kinds of evidence and documents to capture, and to make the case for, teaching achievements.  Participants will consider how to shape their evolution as teachers through the use of many kinds of documents that include—but do not rely on—student evaluations of teaching. This webinar is the 3rd webinar in a 3-webinar series designed to introduce faculty and graduate students to the process of creating, refining and documenting one’s teaching practices.

This webinar is one of the Center for Teaching and Learning’s online mini-workshops focused on foundational teaching skills, a series of webinars called Teaching@IUPUI. Designed for new faculty, adjunct faculty, graduate students, and those looking for a refresher on good teaching practices, the webinars are short, with a brief presentation interspersed with opportunities for interaction and questions. Grounded in current research, the workshops address various teaching topics and provide participants with strategies and resources to make instruction more effective, efficient, and enjoyable. Sessions are scheduled with the time of semester in mind, to keep topics relevant for faculty needs at that time.

Tuesday, November 15 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Both in-person- Ashby room (University Library 2nd level) and Zoom
Register » Organizer: Valli Sanghami Shankar Kumar and Presenters: Estela Ene and Valli Sanghami Shankar Kumar

If you have a TA/grader or know graduate students who are interested in teaching and learning, please encourage them to sign up for the Grad CHAT discussion series! Grad CHAT: Graduate Student Conversations Happening about Teaching(opens in a new tab) are 60-minute discussion sessions where graduate students will engage in conversations with peers and experts on various teaching and learning topics. The November Grad CHAT will feature a discussion on various aspects of international TA experiences including cross-cultural communication, belonging, and their professional and personal success.

Wednesday, November 16 | 11 a.m. - 12 noon | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer: Kimmaree Murday and Presenter: John Ault

Looking for a way to make your course content more accessible and your course more inclusive? This webinar, offered by the IU Campus Teaching and Learning Centers in collaboration with the Assistive Technology and Accessibility Center, will provide a basic understanding of the Seven Simple Steps you can take to improve the accessibility of your course and make changes that will benefit and include all students in the learning process. 

This event aligns with the following IUSM Academy of Teaching Scholars program competencies: Instructional Technology (IT)

Thursday, November 17 | 12 noon - 1 p.m. | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer: Anusha S. Rao and Presenters: Jessica Alexander, Douglas Jerolimov, and Anusha S Rao

Active learning strategies in the classroom have shown to improve student outcomes broadly, but may unintentionally cause disparities in student learning experiences and outcomes if not implemented in an inclusive and equitable manner. Implementing active learning strategies can present opportunities and challenges, while benefiting students and instructors in many ways.  In this webinar, we will introduce examples of research-based active learning strategies and discuss recommendations for inclusive and equitable implementations.

This webinar is part of the Center for Teaching and Learning’s webinar series focused on foundational teaching skills, Teaching Foundations. Designed for new faculty, adjunct faculty, graduate students, and those looking for a refresher on good teaching practices, the webinars are short, with a brief presentation interspersed with opportunities for interaction and questions. Grounded in current research, the workshops address various teaching topics and provide participants with strategies and resources to make instruction more effective, efficient, and enjoyable. Sessions are scheduled with the time of semester in mind, to keep topics relevant for faculty needs at that time.

This event aligns with the following IUSM Academy of Teaching Scholars program competencies: Instructional Strategies (IS)

Wednesday, November 30 | 11 a.m. - 12 noon | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer: Kimmaree Murday and Presenter: Sarah Herpst

Looking for a way to make your course content more accessible? This webinar, offered by the IU campus Teaching and Learning Centers in collaboration with the Assistive Technology and Accessibility Center, will introduce a new tool that is intended to help you create accessible content for your students. Join us as we discuss Anthology Ally and walk you through how it can be leveraged in your Canvas course.

This event aligns with the following IUSM Academy of Teaching Scholars program competencies: Instructional Technology (IT)