CTL Happenings - Message #587

Taking a fresh look at InScribe. The Connected Professor a Fresh Look at Teaching and Learning With Technology at IU. Retrieved March 11, 2024.

Are you searching for innovative ways to build a sense of community in your large classes? Dive into this article to learn about InScribe 2.0, the virtual Q&A community tool at IU. Find out how your fellow instructors are leveraging this tool’s flexibility to manage questions and promote collaborative learning among their students.

Reach out to the CTL to get started with InScribe!

Graduate Students: Apply now to be a Graduate Teaching Assistant with the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Graduate Office! Network with fellow graduate students and play a key role in shaping the professional development programming for graduate students and postdocs at IUPUI. Heath insurance and tuition remission benefits available with stipend. Graduate students enrolled full-time in IU schools are eligible to apply.

Learn more and apply

Registration is now open for the Plater-Moore Conference on Teaching and Learning, scheduled for Friday, April 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the IUPUI Campus Center. More than 35 peer-reviewed concurrent sessions, in a variety of engaging formats, seek to disseminate best practices and innovation in teaching and learning within higher education. Secure your spot today for this day of learning, networking, and professional development that is free for IU instructors, staff, and graduate student instructors from all academic units.

Register today!

Wednesday, March 20 | 12 noon - 1 p.m. | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer: Anusha S. Rao and Presenter: Meganne Masko

Decolonizing curricula has gained attention and momentum in the past several years, but what does it mean to decolonize a curriculum? This webinar will introduce attendees to the concepts of colonialism, how colonialism manifests in higher education, and some practical strategies for starting to decolonize our classrooms and curricula that will value and enhance every student’s learning and experiences. 

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

Wednesday, March 20 | 3 - 4 p.m. | UL 1116 (University Library, 1st Floor)
Register » Organizer: Anusha S. Rao and Presenter: Douglas Jerolimov and Richard Turner

When applying for faculty positions with teaching responsibilities, an increasing expectation in institutions with a focus on undergraduate education is that applicants will have a collection of evidence of their experiences related to teaching and learning.  Even if you have not formally taught a course, you may have had other experiences that can demonstrate your growing ability related to teaching.  This workshop will address ways to think about experiences related to teaching, and how to document these for the job search.

This webinar is co-sponsored by the IUPUI Preparing Future Faculty and Professionals program.

Thursday, March 21 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Online- Zoom
Register » Organizer: S. Valli Sanghami and Presenter: Maggie Gilchrist and Valli Sanghami Shankar Kumar

This Grad CHAT session will feature a discussions of topics related to incorporating AI tools such as ChatGPT into designing assignments, grading, communicating with students, exploring privacy concerns and potential biases, and the ethical considerations of AI usage in teaching and learning. The discussion will led by S. Valli Sanghami, CTL Graduate Assistant and will feature Maggie Gilchrist, CTL Instructional Technology Consultant, as our expert.

Grad CHAT is co-sponsored by the IUPUI Preparing Future Faculty and Professionals program (PFFP).  Attending this event will be counted towards earning PFFP credit. 

Grad CHAT is a discussion series that strives to create an interactive and informal learning space for graduate students to share their expertise and learn more from peers and experts. Each 60-minute session will start with a 15-minute presentation followed by open discussion. The sessions will be led by an experienced graduate student instructor and will feature subject-matter experts. Graduate teaching assistants and all graduate students interested in teaching and learning are welcome to join the Grad CHAT sessions.

Tuesday, March 26 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer: Maggie Gilchrist and Presenter: Maggie Gilchrist

In this interactive webinar, participants will explore practical strategies for incorporating AI tools in their classrooms to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes. The session will include demonstrations of AI applications across various disciplines as well as hands-on activities for creating assignments that incorporate generative AI, such as using it for tutoring or research assignments. We will also discuss some of the ethical considerations and best practices for implementing generative AI, but the focus will be on practical classroom applications. All levels of faculty are welcome, as this workshop aims to empower educators with the skills and knowledge to integrate AI into their curriculum to foster a more innovative and effective learning environment. 
 

By participating in this workshop, instructors will:  

•    reflect on how you would like your students to use generative AI in the classroom 

•    explore some of the benefits of incorporating generative AI into your classroom 

•    get started designing an assignment using generative AI 

Friday, March 29 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer: Debbie Oesch-Minor & Rachel Swinford  and Presenter: Brandi Gilbert

Explore the practical journey of the Life-Health Sciences Internship (LHSI) program as it shifted from conventional poster presentations to the contemporary realm of ePortfolios. This presentation will provide an overview of the motivations, challenges, and outcomes associated with adopting a digital platform. Gain insights into logistical changes, technological considerations, and the capabilities that accompany the transition from traditional posters to digital ePortfolios. Explore how ePortfolios can enhance students’ presentations during the showcase, creating a more engaging platform to share their accomplishments.  

Tuesday, April 2 | 12 noon - 1:15 p.m. | Online - Zoom
Register » Organizer: Megan DeMoss and Presenter: Megan DeMoss and Madeleine Gonin

Join our upcoming webinar where we delve into the powerful combination of spaced learning and Canvas New Quizzes. We will provide evidence from research that examined students’ retention after cramming versus after testing their knowledge at spaced intervals. You will learn how to create effective low-stakes assessments that promote long-term retention and enhance students’ engagement in their ongoing learning.

Join the NSF Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Aspire Alliance on Thursday, March 21, for a 3-hour introduction to the Inclusive Professional Framework: Faculty, a research-based approach that helps faculty become more inclusive and equitable in their teaching, advising, and research mentorship roles. Learn more and register.

LEAP INDIANA presents faculty forums for colleagues around the state to collaborate and discuss current events impacting higher education. The focus will be on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it pertains to teaching.

• Quiz/Exam & Assessments: March 22, 2 p.m. EST

New and veteran faculty encouraged to apply for Service Learning and Civic Engagement (SLCE) Course and Curriculum initiative. Learn more and apply.

The IU Indianapolis’ Virtual Exchange Community of Practice welcomes all to a virtual open house about virtual exchange/COIL*. Monday, March 25, 12 – 1 p.m. EDT on Zoom (no registration required; to access, log in to your IU Zoom). For questions about the open house, please contact Audrey Ricke.

Please join us for the 2024 Midwest Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference on April 12, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Indiana University South Bend. The keynote speaker is Peter Felten, professor of history, executive director of the Center for Engaged Learning, and assistant provost for teaching and learning at Elon University. Registration is open until Monday, April 1. Lunch and refreshments included.

The Teach, Play, Learn Conference, IU’s academic conference on game-based teaching and learning, is accepting proposals for presentations on real-life usage, empirical studies, and/or theoretical discussions of game-based teaching and learning.

For more information and to submit a proposal.