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Friday, 01 Oct 2021

Webinar: Ideas for documenting your teaching efforts at ISU with Sara Marcketti

Oct 01, 2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

View on your own via zoom

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

In this interactive session, Sara Marcketti, Director, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Morrill Professor, Apparel Merchandizing, and Design, will lead you through a workshop designed to help you consider where you are on the Dimensions of Activities Related to Teaching (DART) matrix.

Tuesday, 05 Oct 2021

Discuss Published Education Research in Your Discipline (DBER Journal Club) Oct

Oct 05, 2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Online only - view on your own via WebEx meetings

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

How do students learn best in your discipline? Where can you publish the way you solved instructional problems? You are invited to share and discuss DBER journal articles, seek feedback as you begin designing your own educational research projects, and form collaborations with participants from other disciplines.

Workshop: Publishing Open Textbooks with Pressbooks

Oct 05, 2021

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

Learn more about ISU Digital Press' book publishing software, Pressbooks, an easy-to-use tool that allows authors to export their online text into multiple formats (PDF, EPUB, MOBI) and integrate interactive videos and tools for active learning.

Myths of Mindfulness (Douglas Gentile)

Oct 05, 2021

12:10 PM - 1:30 PM

2030 Morrill

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Meditation is like exercise - everyone knows it would be good for them, but they don't really want to do it. Part of the reason some people have a difficult time maintaining a mindfulness practice is because they believe one or more of the myths of mindfulness, such as you're supposed to stop thinking.

Wednesday, 06 Oct 2021

Does this project need IRB oversight?

Oct 06, 2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

free

Research Training, development

In this session, you will learn how to determine whether IRB oversight is required for your project. We'll also examine the various levels of IRB review (Exempt, Expedited, Full Committee).

Webinar, Choose Your Instructional Tool Adventure (Student Eval of Teaching)

Oct 06, 2021

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Online only - view on your own via WebEx (use link below)

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

CELT's Choose Your Instructional Tool Adventure focuses on various instructional strategies found on the CELT website and demonstrates practical ways to incorporate these tools in a Canvas course. This session will have a focus on student evaluation of teaching and include strategies incorporating plus/delta and class climate.

Award-Winning Seminar Series: You Didn't Let Me Down (Paola Pittoni)

Oct 06, 2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Online only - view on your own via WebEx meetings

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Paola Pittoni, Associate Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering and university early achievement in teaching awardee, will share with you ten ways to connect with students. When students have a rapport with their instructor, they feel more comfortable in the learning environment and are more likely to ask questions and collaborate in the learning goals.

Commons in Canvas: How can I use Commons in my teaching? (online)

Oct 06, 2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Online only - view on your own via Webex (registration information below)

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Canvas makes collaboration and sharing resources simple! In this workshop, you will learn how to locate resources in the Canvas Commons, import them into your course shells in Canvas and customize imported content for your own needs. You can also share the content you created with colleagues via Canvas Commons.

Thursday, 07 Oct 2021

Seminar Series: The research-based flipped classroom - Team-Based Learning (TBL)

Oct 07, 2021

2:15 PM - 4:15 PM

View on your own via zoom

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

"The research-based flipped classroom and team-based learning (TBL)," is an increasingly-popular form of flipped-classroom where small-group learning that can be implemented effectively in small or large classes.

Friday, 08 Oct 2021

Webinar: Writing or Revising your teaching philosophy statement with Karen Bovenmyer

Oct 08, 2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

View on your own via zoom

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Karen Bovenmeyer, Future Faculty Development Program Coordinator (CELT), will lead this interactive workshop to help guide you through the development of your teaching philosophy statement. These 1-4 page statements cover three core areas (objectives, methods, evaluation).

Tuesday, 12 Oct 2021

Canvas Peer-to-Peer User Groups (October)

Oct 12, 2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Hybrid: Morrill 2030 or via WebEx

Free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

If you are interested in joining the Canvas Peer-to-Peer (P2P) User Groups, please email celt-help@iastate.edu before this session. The P2P group consists of advanced Canvas users who support multiple faculty and courses, including instructional designers and course coordinators.

Wednesday, 13 Oct 2021

Webinar, Choose Your Instructional Tool Adventure (Discussions)

Oct 13, 2021

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Online only - view on your own via WebEx (use link below)

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

CELT's Choose Your Instructional Tool Adventure focuses on various instructional strategies found on the CELT website and demonstrates practical ways to incorporate these tools in a Canvas course. This session will have a focus on discussions and include strategies incorporating Canvas and Piazza.

Thursday, 14 Oct 2021

Webinar, College Student in the United States: Characteristics, Experiences, and Outcomes

Oct 14, 2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

View on your own via Stylus Publishing

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Diversity Training, development

Join authors Kris Renn and Bob Reason for a discussion of what's new in research and theory about college students in the US. They will provide an overview of the content of the second edition of their popular book College Students in the US, present highlights of the latest information about college students, and offer insight on how higher education institutions can & should promote student success defined as learning, development & wellbeing.

Friday, 15 Oct 2021

Workshop: ABCs of Preparing Your Teaching Portfolio with Cynthia Haynes & Paul Hengesteg

Oct 15, 2021

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

2030 Morrill

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This workshop, the third in a series or stand-alone, brings elements of effective teaching together so faculty can organize evidence of their teaching, analyze their effectiveness, and create their teaching narrative. Participants will identify themes in their teaching feedback from themselves, peers, and students, and connect it to their teaching philosophy statement.

Tuesday, 19 Oct 2021

CELT Teaching Talks: The Use of Communication (Jenny Aune)

Oct 19, 2021

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

2030 Morrill

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

In this brown-bag lunch session, Jenny Aune (Teaching Professor, Department of English) will talk about teaching a communication course with the theme of nature of science and scientific thinking. More specifically, she will share her experiences using nonfiction and podcasts to teach students about communication in difficult contexts and with audiences from multiple perspectives.

Webinar, Effectively managing disruptive conduct in learning spaces

Oct 19, 2021

3:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Online only - view on your own via Webex (use link below)

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

When disruptive conduct takes place, some Iowa State University instructors recommend addressing it immediately. Their advice: remain calm, assess the situation, listen to student concerns. Especially recommended: provide a clear, firm response that is consistent with what you've given other students.

Wednesday, 20 Oct 2021

Supporting Neurodiverse Students: Traits, Challenges, and Access Needs (Jamie Niman)

Oct 20, 2021

1:10 PM - 2:30 PM

View on your own via zoom

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Jamie Niman (Accessibility Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services) covers foundational information on neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, etc.) as well as recommended strategies and practical supports to apply in your work with students regarding access and inclusion.

Friday, 22 Oct 2021

Meeting, Team-Based Learning (TBL) Teaching and Learning Community (Oct)

Oct 22, 2021

1:10 PM - 2:30 PM

2030 Morrill Hall or view on your own via zoom

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This topic-based teaching and learning community meets throughout the academic year. We work as teams to optimize application exercises, readiness assurance tests, peer evaluation, and other aspects of course design, and also invite speakers to facilitate discussions of TBL theory, research and classroom application.

Tuesday, 26 Oct 2021

Workshop: Write Winning Grant Proposals

Oct 26, 2021

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Room 3580, Memorial Union

Free (workbook purchase suggested)

Research Training, development

Write Winning Grant Proposals is presented by John Roberts from Grant Writers' Seminars and Workshops LLC and organized by the Office of the Vice President for Research for faculty and staff. This workshop will emphasize idea development and writing strategies that are of proven value in preparing a grant application. Registration is free; space is limited.

Grading Tips & Tricks (October)

Oct 26, 2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Hybrid: Morrill 2030 or via WebEx

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Join CELT staff for practical tips to using Canvas Gradebook for efficient grading. Upon completion, you will be able to configure Canvas for various grading scenarios, use Canvas Gradebook filtering and sorting functions, and optimize the Speedgrader for your teaching needs. Workshop will include a 20-minute Q&A block in order to address participants' questions specific to using Canvas Gradebook.

Wednesday, 27 Oct 2021

Informed Consent and the IRB

Oct 27, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

206 Durham Center

free

Research Training, development

We'll help you learn about the informed consent process, including participant recruitment and the informed consent document. Discussion will center around what's required of you as the researcher, and best practices for designing and administering consent.

Shameless Self-Promotion: Share Your Research to Make an Impact

Oct 27, 2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

Learn how to showcase your skills by sharing your research and leveraging popular social networks used by academics and researchers: ResearchGate, Academia, Humanities Commons, and Twitter. In addition to social networks, you will learn how to take advantage of tools like ORCID and the ISU Digital Repository to increase the impact of your work.

Thursday, 28 Oct 2021

Virtual Forum: Open Scholar Cafe

Oct 28, 2021

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Zoom

free

University Library Training, development

Open Scholar Cafes are online monthly meetings for the ISU community to talk #OpenResearch. All experience levels are welcome, and each forum will cover a new topic of interest. Join us to learn, talk, and collaborate. Registration is free.