Congratulations on the end of this historic semester in which we shifted from face-to-face to virtual teaching this spring semester!
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CELT Teaching Tip • April 30, 2020
Take a moment to celebrate the end of this semester!
Congratulations on the end of this historic semester in which we shifted from face-to-face to virtual teaching this spring semester! 

To guide you through the grade submission process,  follow the seven steps outlined on the  End of Semester Checklist page . As a reminder,  grades are due Tuesday, May 12 at 2:15 p.m. (Note: Due to the COVID-19 Temporary Pass/Not Pass policy, timely submission of final grades is essential.)

For summer session courses or future semesters, consider how to make your classes even more engaging for yourself and your students:
 






It's never too early to prepare for the next semester. Use the Start of Semester Checklist t o get a head start on your future courses.

Best wishes on the end of the semester,

Sara Marcketti, Director
Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
Professional Development Opportunities
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Apply for CELT professional development programs (Due June 1)
This program involves faculty framing and systematically investigating questions related to student learning while improving their teaching through peer-reviewed presentations and publications.

Participants attend monthly sessions that address course design, evidence-based teaching strategies, inclusive classroom practices, peer-review of teaching, and documentation of teaching effectiveness.

This cohort-based teaching and learning community supplements departmental mentoring. It is strategically pairing a new instructor with a senior instructor from a different discipline who is a successful and experienced teacher.
Get started with 20-Minute Mentor Commons

You now have access to an on-demand digital library that offers solutions to common classroom challenges in just 20 minutes!

Some of the most popular topics include:
  • Classroom Management
  • Assessment, Grading and Feedback
  • Course Design
  • Active and Engaged Students
  • Inclusion
  • Universal Design for Learning
  • Building Online Classroom Community

Get started on your development via CELT's 20-Minute Mentor Commons page
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Call for Proposals: $5000 Teach Access Grants (due June 1)

Teach Access just announced that they will be offering another round of the Teach Access Faculty Grants this year! All information can be found on the  Faculty Grants page.

Awards of $5,000 each will be given to faculty to develop modules, presentations, exercises or curriculum enhancements or changes that introduce the  fundamental concepts and skills of accessible design and development into their existing courses.

As long as you are a faculty or instructional staff member who teaches a course in technology design/development, you are eligible to apply for this $5,000 grant.

Questions? Contact Cyndi Wiley (ISU Digital Accessibility Coordinator) via email at clwiley@iastate.edu
As a reminder, Grades are due May 12 at 2:15 p.m.
Given the implementation process of the temporary Pass/Not Pass policy, this deadline cannot be extended. Use this checklist at the end of the semester to conclude your Canvas course and submit final grades.
Get the support you need
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For help with the Gradebook tool, contact Canvas Support via the ?Help menu in Canvas:
  • Chat with Canvas Support use the live chat tool
  • Ticket support. Open the ?Help menu in Canvas and click Report a Problem
  • 24/7 phone support. Call 515-294-4000 (listen to prompts to connect to Canvas support).
  • Find answers to common questions in the Canvas Instructor Guides.

For help with the End-of-course checklist or using ISU Admin Tools to submit grades, contact the ISU Solution Center:
  • Email solution@iastate.edu
  • Call 515-294-4000 and follow the prompts to receive support from Solution Center staff

To receive one-to-one assistance, contact the CELT Response Team
  • Call us through the CELT Response Team 515-294-5357 (Monday-Friday, 8-5 p.m.). We have staff across campus willing to assist. If needed, the campus partners will meet with you virtually using Webex.
  • Additionally, you may wish to contact one of the support units directly. Please note which program, department, or college each unit serves and contact the unit for your area.
Prefer a Print version?
To view the Teaching Tip as a printable document with the web addresses, download the CELT Teaching Tip for April 30, 2020 (PDF) ( https://bit.ly/2WbBizT)