Monday, 01 Apr 2024
Getting Your Course Certified for Quality: Best Practices for Instructors
Do you want to provide the best possible learning experience for your students, and be acknowledged for it? Quality Matters (QM) Certification is a marker of excellence that highlights courses that are engaging, accessible, and aligned to students' needs. In this hands-on workshop, the speakers will guide participants through a selection of the review criteria used during the QM certification process by assessing an example course in Canvas.
Tuesday, 02 Apr 2024
Workshop: Intermediate Geospatial Humanities
This workshop serves as a follow-up to Digital Humanities 101: Intro to Geospatial Humanities. Attendees with no prior experience with ArcGIS Online are encouraged to attend that workshop prior to this one. This session will explore some more advanced features of ArcGIS Online. Participants will get hands-on experience using ArcGIS Instant Apps to create interactive maps that can be embedded in your website.
Thursday, 04 Apr 2024
Workshop: Git basics for absolute beginners
Git is a version control system: it tracks and manages changes to your files over time and allows you to include explanations for each change. This workshop will introduce you to Git - how it works, its benefits, and how to get started -- by learning and practicing the basics. This workshop is for anyone that works with plain text data and code but requires no prior knowledge of Git. You will need a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer to participate.
Tuesday, 09 Apr 2024
AI to Increase Engagement in Textbooks: Where We Are and Where We're Going
Hear how artificial intelligence can be applied as a tool to advance learning science for effective teaching and learning practices. Review the impact of AI generated practice as has been demonstrated by faculty at ISU as part of an ongoing research project. Learn how different types of AI will shape the future of learning tools in the VitalSource Bookshelf learning platform.
Professional and Scientific Council seminar series
"P&S Classification and Compensation Structure in Action," Dwaine Heppler, university human resources. As a complimentary session to the session on the P&S Classification and Compensation structure, this session will focus on how these structures are used day to day at ISU. Join us to dive into how the classification and compensation structures are used to classify employees and inform pay decisions across the university.
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024
Workshop: Supporting Student-Centered Learning through Open Pedagogy
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the concept of open pedagogy, a teaching practice focused on student-centered and project-based learning which aims to foster a learning environment that supports students' creativity and expression through the co-creation of content.
Thursday, 11 Apr 2024
Workshop: Bullet Journal as a research planner
This workshop will teach you the basics of setting up your own research planner. You will learn and practice rapid log notation, which allows you to organize information and tasks in a concise and structured manner. No prior experience or fancy supplies required - all you need is a pen.
Friday, 12 Apr 2024
Workshop: Unpacking CyBox for better file management
This workshop will help you conquer your digital clutter and master Box. Learn to organize your files for easy retrieval and sharing. Discover how to manage files effectively, access them from anywhere, and collaborate with others. Leave the workshop armed with file management strategies, including naming conventions, folder structures, and documentation techniques.
Tuesday, 16 Apr 2024
Workshop: Data for Digital Humanities
What is data, and what counts as data in the humanities? This session will explore the basics of data for digital humanities research including common data formats, structures, and ethical considerations.
Thursday, 18 Apr 2024
Instructors Share Student Engagement Strategies
Award-winning faculty from a variety of disciplines share their wisdom and personal stories from the classroom.
Tuesday, 23 Apr 2024
Workshop: Team Science - The BIG Why!
Join us as we host Dr. Ellyn Dickmann to discover 'why' funders love team science. Learn how to implement team science approaches to become more innovative, productive and have more impact on scientific breakthroughs. Topics will include: foundational principles of team science; a review of evidence-based research that supports team science; basics regarding convergent research strategies; and how to create and implement strategies in your team.
Workshop: Building Interactive Text Adventures with Twine
Twine is an open-source tool for creating interactive fiction and simple choose your own adventure games without the need for programming knowledge. Twine offers both a browser-based application and a desktop app with built-in story formats that can be customized with html and css. In this workshop, participants will explore some existing Twine creations and build their own hyperlinked story.
Micro-credentialing at Iowa State: Share your ideas!
ISU and CELT are exploring innovative ways to enhance the learner's experience through micro-credentials with the development of a university-wide initiative.
Microcredentialing at ISU
Interactive microcredentials tabling event where we will provide a brief overview of the proposed model with the opportunity for participants to 'workshop' ideas and contribute to the advancement of a successful universitywide microcredentialing initiative.
Connecting with Industry Partners for Research
Join us for an informative event designed for researchers interested in navigating research projects with industry. Learn how to connect with industry, understand different support options available, and gain insights into what it's like to collaborate on research projects with industry, which can also help faculty who would like to seek DARPA grants and DoD SBIR/STTR grants which require industrial partners.
Friday, 26 Apr 2024
Recognition and Awards for Teaching
The WHY? WHAT? And HOW? Of University Teaching Awards.