Sign up for the 2022 Winter Course Design Institute and submit your #CyThx recognition before November 30! |
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CELT Teaching Tip • November 11, 2021 |
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2022 Winter Course Design Institute |
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The CDI provides a space for faculty to build community, review effective assessment, active learning techniques, and overall course design. Attendees will have the opportunity to design or substantially revise their online or hybrid courses. The presenters for the 90-minute sessions 2022 CDI are Drs. Lesya Hassall (CELT), TJ Stewart (School of Education), Cristina Bonaccorsi (Department of Chemistry), and Monica Lamm (Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering). Topics include course design elements, building community, effective assessment, and active learning techniques.
This year, the CDI will be offered January 4-7. Each day will feature a 90-minute session discussing different components of online or hybrid learning environments. The sessions will take place from 9-10:30 a.m. each of those days and will conclude with an optional 30-minute guided discussion and individual, scheduled consultations.
Registration will be accepted until November 30 through this Qualtrics survey. Those who fully engage in the four-day CDI and complete a self-evaluation of their course (materials provided by CELT), will receive a $500 professional development stipend from the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost.
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Congratulations - New QM-Certified Course |
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Congratulations to Dr. Anne Kretsinger-Harries in the Department of English for her recent Quality Matters course certification for her course, SP CM 212: Fundamentals of Public Speaking. Learn more about Quality Matters certification on our website.
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Thimmasettappa (Swamy) Thippeswamy, Professor, Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
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Teaching Advice
Teaching is an art and a noble profession. I remind myself that I am constantly subjected to rigorous scrutiny ("on spotlight") by students. Thus, I believe, my behavior and teaching style impact students' learning outcomes. Students, per se, are not judgmental, but they evaluate my teaching approach, the standard of assessment, and professionalism.
Teaching in higher education in an intense research department can further pressure faculty and compromise teaching and assessment standards. Therefore, I remind myself not to lower the assessment standards to cover up any weaknesses that can be detrimental to the fundamental principles of my philosophy of teaching. I also frequently remind myself not to dilute the teaching principles by adopting "short-cut methods or appeasement."
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#CyThx Message
Dr. Thippeswamy is an undeniably valuable professor at the college of veterinary medicine. He serves as the instructor for first-year anatomy. . .This year, I have had the privilege of working as a teaching assistant under his leadership. This experience highlighted Dr. Swamy's dedication to students' success and willingness to go the extra mile for high-quality education. . .Over the semester, he dedicated many extra hours offering students support and made himself available for additional instruction. In addition to this, Dr. Swamy advocated for the success of his teaching assistants as well, providing constructive feedback and reminding us to prioritize our own studies. He continually made me feel like a valued member of the anatomy-teaching team. . .
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Upcoming Events (Nov. 11-Dec. 2) |
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Mindfulness and Contemplative Pedagogy: Deepen awareness and insight
Technology Tools and Strategies: Enhance your teaching, any modality!
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CELT Open Labs
Visit 3015 Morrill Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. through Dec. 3 for assistance with Canvas or other pedagogical questions/concerns.
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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.
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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.
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