As part of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching's 30th anniversary celebration—and the launch of the university's new enterprise partnership with Top Hat—internationally renowned speaker and expert on creating motivating and engaging classroom communities, Dr. Todd Zakrajsek, will be coming to Iowa State University on April 6.

In this interactive workshop, you will learn the elements of an effective mini-lecture, how to know when to stop lecturing, and the key components of engaged learning strategies. We’ll explore proven techniques that will have an immediate impact on sustaining student attention and increasing mastery of your course content.

There will be a drawing at the end of the seminar for 10 lucky attendees to receive a signed copy of one of Dr. Zakrajsek's books!

Dr. Zakrajsek is an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at UNC–Chapel Hill and the director of five Lily Conferences on College and University Teaching. He is also the author of several acclaimed books, including Advancing Online Teaching, Dynamic Lecturing, and The New Science of Learning.

Dynamic Lecturing: Strategies for More Engaged Learning

Dr. Todd Zakrajsek

April 6, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

Register Here

Additional Sessions

Feel free to attend individual sessions on April 5 & 6

Top Hat is hosting additional workshops where you’ll learn how to put dynamic lecturing into practice and use Top Hat to create affordable, customized content for your course.

Feel free to attend individual sessions or enjoy the entire program.

Have a quick question about Canvas or an insight to share? Wondering how your peers use Canvas? Want to follow up on a new Canvas feature?

Beginning on March 22, we will be hosting CELT-powered Canvas Coffee Chats, where the conversation, agenda, and questions you share with us are up to you!

Canvas Coffee Chat

Every Wednesday and Thursday

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., Virtual via Webex

Drop Into The Chat Here

Immediate Access

Iowa State University Bookstore Moves

to Digital First Textbook Model

Iowa State University is committed to accessibility and affordability for all students. For this reason, the Iowa State University Book Store, with support from the Provost Office, Student Leadership, and the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), has instituted a Digital First Textbook Model. This means all course materials with an appropriate digital match will be converted to Immediate Access and delivered digitally through Canvas, which directly contributes to the University Strategic Plan initiative of affordable course materials. Faculty may request print format in lieu of digital at the time of adoption.

Webinar Series

Session 2: Writing or Revising Your Teaching Philosophy Statement

Karen Menzel, Program Specialist

March 24, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Virtual via Zoom

Register Here

Webinar

Create an Inclusive Learning Environment

Dr. Laura Bestler, Program Specialist

March 28, 2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Virtual via Zoom

Register Here

Webinar

Transition to Gradescope Bubble Sheets

March 29, 1:00 p.m. – 2 p.m., Virtual via Zoom

Register Here

Workshop Series

Session 3: ABCs of Preparing Your Teaching Portfolio

Dr. Cynthia Haynes & Paul Hengesteg

March 31, 12:00 p.m. – 2 p.m., 2030 Morrill Hall

Register Here

A full list of upcoming events can be found on our events page.



ISU Test Centers now has a phone number for client support should you or your clients have questions related to the Test Centers.

Clients are able to reach us during business hours or leave a voicemail during non-business hours, which will be followed up on the next business day.

515-294-7398

testcenterhelp@iastate.edu