CTL Happenings - Message #557

FACET is accepting applications for the 6^th annual Innovate Awards. Anyone with responsibility of teaching an undergraduate or graduate class at an IU campus or FACET Fort Wayne, regardless of status or rank, is eligible to apply. You do not have to be a FACET member to apply. Submit in any of the five categories: Collaborative Activities, Community Engagement, Creative Uses of Online Tools, Skills Across the Curriculum, and DEIJ-Informed Pedagogy.

Applications are due by February 3, 2023.

The 2023 CEG Request for Proposals is now open! Faculty from IUPUI, IUPUC, and IU Fort Wayne are invited to submit a proposal to enhance their course/curricula for inclusive and equitable student learning experiences using innovative pedagogies and technology, and engaged learning practice of ePortfolios. Completed proposals due by January 31, 2023. Read RFP and submit proposal.

Online teaching is here to stay, and as everyone has recently learned, video is a primary and effective component of teaching online. Using well-produced high quality instructional videos for in-person courses as an asynchronous component of instruction can further enhance the students’ learning experience. If you’d like to learn how to make you and your lessons sparkle on video, this 2-part webinar series on February 9 and 16 will demystify the process of creating videos. Learn more and register to attend this 2-part series.

The IUPUI Open Educational Resource Award recognizes instructors that contribute to student success by using free, open, digital materials in the classroom. Open educational resources (OERs) are any educational materials that are in the public domain or are licensed for adaptation and reuse. OERs may include textbooks, chapters, online modules, assignments, audiovisual works, datasets and other digital products.

Eligible resources must:   

• Have an open license, such as Creative Commons, GNU, Public Domain, etc.
• Be used in a classroom environment at IUPUI between 2017-2022
• Be publicly accessible

We would like to recognize the work of instructors from a variety of IUPUI schools and departments. Please feel free to nominate more than one person or yourself. The winner will receive a $1500 cash prize, a plaque, and public recognition. The University Library will announce the winner during Open Education Week. 

To nominate someone or yourself for the IUPUI Open Educational Resource Award.

Nominations are due on February 15, 2023 by the end of the day.

This year's symposium will feature a keynote by Dr. Dawn Whitehead, Vice President of the Office of Global Citizenship for Campus, Community, and Careers at AAC&U on connecting global learning and diversity, equity, and inclusion to prepare students for today and tomorrow’s challenges. In addition, Dr. Crystal Walcott, Associate Professor and Division Head of the IUPUI Columbus Division of Education and recipient of the 2022 IUPUI Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, will deliver a plenary on impacting student outcomes and self-efficacy through Transparency in Teaching. It will also include a variety of concurrent sessions on promoting engaging, inclusive, and equitable student learning experiences and student success. The symposium will be held in the IUPUI Campus Center on Friday, March 24, 9 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Register for the in-person symposium.

We understand that there are barriers to in-person participation, so the keynote and the plenary will also be live streamed for anyone preferring to join us virtually. If you will only be joining us virtually for the keynote and plenary, please register at E. C. Moore Symposium Online Plenary and Keynote Event so that you will receive the Zoom link.

The 2023 Plater Institute on the Future of Learning will be held on Thursday, April 6 in University Library at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is High-Impact Teaching and Learning and seeks to elevate the great work that is happening at IUPUI, in Greater Indianapolis, and across Indiana University. Learn more and register for the institute.

The planning committee seeks proposals from faculty and staff across Indiana University who wish to share new, exciting, and innovative ways of engaging students in high impact, engaged learning experiences. Proposals are due by February 19. Learn more and submit a proposal.

As a CIRTL member, IUPUI is offering a short course for graduate students and postdocs on developing foundational skills and habits to advance towards a successful teaching career. In a series of five-sessions, participants will “unpack” their teaching approaches, develop an instrument to measure student learning, plan a change to improve their teaching process in a way that aligns with elements of their teaching philosophy, document their teaching approach for a teaching presentation, and assemble materials in a teaching ePortfolio. Register for the course.

Jarosinski, C. (2022, October 24). The power of role modeling self-compassion practices in your class. Faculty Focus.

Bryan, V., & Blackman, G. (2019). The ethics of self-care in higher education. Emerging Perspectives: Interdisciplinary Graduate Research in Education and Psychology, 3(2), 14-34.

Self-care can be a challenge in the day-to-day life of an educator. Mindful self-compassion is a construct that intersects with many factors connected to learning, including growth mindset, motivation, and persistence (in both students and faculty!) These articles explore the practice of self-compassion as a powerful way to create a culture of care while addressing systemic barriers to equity and inclusion.

Tuesday, January 24 | 12 noon - 1 p.m. | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer: Jessica Alexander and Presenter: Jessica Alexander and Anusha S Rao

Students who have a growth mindset view intelligence as malleable while those with a fixed mindset view intelligence as finite. Students can grow with persistence and effort, but having a growth mindset underlies these behaviors. This, in turn, is dependent on the instructor’s mindset as well. In this webinar, participants will be introduced to the differences between growth and fixed mindset theories of intelligence and discuss activities they can incorporate into their classes to foster growth mindset. They will also reflect upon their current teaching practices that align with growth mindset and identify new activities.

This webinar is part of the Center for Teaching and Learning’s online mini-workshop series focused on foundational teaching skills, Teaching Foundations (previously known as 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.

This event aligns with the following IUSM Academy of Teaching Scholars program competencies: Learning Theory (L), Inclusive Teaching (I)

Wednesday, January 25 | 11 - 11:45 a.m. | 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)

Tuesday, January 31 | 12 noon - 1 p.m. | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer: Douglas Jerolimov and Presenter: Douglas Jerolimov and Richard Turner

A teaching philosophy presents a faculty member’s reflection on the experiences and beliefs that shape his or her teaching and learning strategies. Often used as part of a job application, a promotion and tenure dossier, a teaching award nomination, or course syllabi, a teaching philosophy captures and documents a teacher’s values and aspirations in teaching. This webinar will review one model for structuring a teaching philosophy and will also examine some example philosophies. Webinar participants will take the first steps in articulating their teaching philosophy; those who have already begun to craft a philosophy will have an opportunity to continue that work. This webinar is the 1st 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 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.

Tuesday, January 31 | 12 noon - 1 p.m. | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizers: Faculty Affairs, Professional Development, Diversity and Presenter: Christen Dilly

During this interactive, online session, Dr. Christen Dilly will provide faculty with the practical advice needed to get a scholarly education project off the ground, including clarifying a research question, setting goals, considering ethical and IRB issues, collecting data, and potential dissemination outlets.

This event aligns with the following IUSM Academy of Teaching Scholars program competencies: Assessment Methods and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (A)

Thursday, February 2 | 12 noon - 1 p.m. | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer: Anusha S. Rao  and Presenter: Jessica Alexander and Anusha S Rao

Assessing student learning during the pandemic has motivated many instructors to consider flexible, equitable, and creative alternatives to traditional assessments such as exams. In this webinar, you will discuss strategies to design alternative assessments that are aligned to course learning outcomes. You will also consider the benefits and challenges of alternative assessments in your teaching context and review examples of alternate assessments in various disciplines.

This webinar is part of the Center for Teaching and Learning’s online mini-workshop series focused on foundational teaching skills, Teaching Foundations (previously known as 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.

This event aligns with the following IUSM Academy of Teaching Scholars program competencies: Assessment Methods and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (A), Inclusive Teaching (I)

Tuesday, February 7 | 11 - 11:30 a.m. | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer: IU eTexts and Presenter: Noma Maier

Want to limit barriers to student success, promote engagement with your required course materials, and reduce costs for students? IU eTexts can help! Join this webinar to learn the basics of the IU eTexts Initiative, discover the many benefits of using digital materials ordered through the Initiative, and learn how to place an order for Fall 2023. This is also offered at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

This event is being hosted by IT Training. If you have questions, they can be reached at ittraining@iu.edu or by phone at (812) 855-7383 or (317) 274-7383.

Wednesday, February 8 | 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 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.

The writing group program provides a structure that encourages progress toward publication by promoting regular writing. Sign up is open to faculty, teaching staff of all appointments, and graduate students from IUPUI, IUPUC, and IU Fort Wayne.

The spring writing groups meet from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Both meetings are simultaneously online and at the Faculty Crossing. You can join either Tuesday or Wednesday sessions, or both!

Groups will begin meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Sign up today for a writing group.

January 31: SAVI Training – Avoid Data Pitfalls (virtual event)

Global Voices Program: Add global perspectives and intercultural learning experiences to your course.

Teaching While LGBTQ+: A Learning Community for IUPUI/IUSM LGBTQ+ Graduate Students and Postdocs