Methods to Engage Students

Consider these different ways to engage students as you prepare for Spring 2022 instruction and check out some new LTIs available in Canvas!

CELT Teaching Tip • January 12, 2022

Preparing for Spring 2022 Instruction?

As you prepare for the start of semester on January 18, review our Start of Semester checklist to see what exactly should be done in your course.

Different Methods to Engage Students

The Spring 2022 semester is quickly approaching. Last week, Senior Vice President and Provost Jonathan Wickert provided guidance for Spring 2022 instruction following the University's announcements of Spring procedures and health measures.

These ideas for engaging students may be helpful for encouraging participation in different modalities and scenarios.

Engagement with Instructor: Maintain a daily presence in your course by providing introductory videos or using video/audio feedback with these feedback tips

Student-to-Student Engagement: Incorporate and facilitate meaningful group work with this helpful guide

Engagement with Course Content: Improve your course accessibility and ensure that your course content is accessible to all

More information and suggestions can be found on the CELT website.

We wish you a happy and healthy start to the New Year and look forward to having a great Spring 2022 semester with you!

CELT Open Labs - Your Feedback Requested

CELT Open Labs will take place during Spring 2022 instruction. We invite all instructors to fill out this very brief Qualtrics survey about your general day and time availability so our Open Labs can meet the availability of the majority of the campus community. Please complete this survey by January 21. We will announce the Spring 2022 Open Labs days and times in the 1/27 Teaching Tip and on the CELT website.

New Canvas LTIs Available

Over the Winter break, several new Learning Tools Interoperability (LTIs) were integrated to work with Canvas. The following LTIs are now available for use at Iowa State for instructors in Canvas:

ALEKS
MyBusinessCourse
MyEducator
GreatRiverLearning
H5P

Read more about the availability of these LTIs on the CELT website.

Upcoming Events (January 13 - January 27)

Register for the events listed below by searching CELT’s Upcoming Events page or CELT’s channel on the ISU Events Calendar.

Course Design: Design, Re-Design, and Maximize Your Online Courses

ISU Online Learning Community (ISU-OLC), Jan. 14 (11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., via Webex)

Engage Students: With Content, Instructor, and Fellow Students

Workshop, 3-Part Series: Sketchnoting for Visual Notetaking, Planning, and Reflection (Verena Paepcke-Hjeltness), Jan. 26 (11-11:45 a.m., 2030 Morrill; Feb. 2 and Feb. 16 for parts 2 and 3)

Equity & Inclusion: Enhance Your Teaching Practices

Webinar, Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment, Jan. 13 (2:30-3:20 p.m., via Zoom)

University-Wide Inclusive Classroom Training

Scenario 2 - Students not participating, engaging, or contributing
Webinar, Jan. 24, 1-2 p.m., register via Zoom
Workshop, Jan. 25, 4-5 p.m., register via Learn@ISU
Webinar, Jan. 27, 8-9 a.m., register via Zoom

Mindfulness & Contemplative Pedagogy: Deepen Awareness and Insight

Webinar, Building Community and Connection in the Classroom, Jan. 11 (11:10 a.m.-12 p.m., via Zoom)
Webinar, Introduction to the Winter Strolls for Well-Being at ISU, Jan. 26 (12:45-1:15 p.m., via Zoom)
Workshop, Introduction to the Winter Strolls for Well-Being at ISU, Jan. 27 (12:15-12:45 p.m., 2030 Morrill)

More can be viewed on the CELT Events and Professional Development Opportunities webpage.

Where to Find Support

CELT Open Labs

Fill out this Qualtrics survey by 1/21 and let CELT know what time(s) are best for your schedule for CELT Open Labs during Spring 2022 instruction.

Email CELT

Email [email protected] to submit a ticket and request a specific one-on-one with a CELT staff member. Make sure to include the course title and any questions you may have.

IT Solution Center

You can email the ISU Solution Center ([email protected]) or call them (515-294-4000) for technical support. You may also call and follow the prompts to speak with a Canvas representative for support.

24/7 Canvas Support

You may also call 515-294-4000 and follow the prompts to speak with a Canvas representative for support. You can also live chat with Canvas through this link.

Prefer a Print version?

To view the Teaching Tip as a printable document, download the CELT Teaching Tip for January 12, 2022 (PDF).

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