Register for ITLE Events
Upcoming Events
Department Heads Brown Bag Lunch
September 2024 - May 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for informal discussions with other department
heads.
Academic Leadership Series
Next Lunch on February 12, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Jorns Hall - Nancy Randolph Davis OR SU 280 (noted with an asterisk)
Spring Semester 2025
February 12, 2025 - Reviewing Student Success Markers, Dr. Shannon Baker, Associate Vice Provost for Student Success & Supporting Students with Disabilities, Dr. Joshua Hawkins*
March 12, 2025 - OSU PolyTech, What Is It and How Can You Participate?, Vice Provost Dr. Ronna Vanderslice
April 9, 2025 - What Your Lawyers Want You to Know, Brandee Hancock, Chief Legal Officer to the President at OSU and Deputy General Counsel, Oklahoma
A&M Board of Regents*
May 14, 2025 - The OSU Strategy, TBA
Spring 2025 GTA Conference
January 7, 2025
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wes Watkins Center
Registration Deadline - January 2, 2025.
This "conference" serves as a training workshop for GTAs to prepare for teaching in the upcoming semester and attendance is required for all first-year graduate teaching assistants. GTAs with more experience are still highly encouraged to attend the conference as it offers valuable information on the following topics:
- Harnessing student strengths in the classroom
- Effective teaching strategies
- Boosting student engagement
- Best practices in assessment and grading
- Utilizing AI in the classroom
- Networking with experienced college instructors
Participants of the conference will receive a digital badge celebrating their attendance. Lunch will be provided. Please dress in business casual attire. Bring whatever you need to capture key points during the conference.
Canvas Fundamentals
January 7, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Zoom
This session covers the fundamental aspects of using the Canvas LMS. It includes using basic features, uploading materials, importing from previous sections, and best practices.
Using Meazure Learning
January 8, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Zoom
This session covers how to use Meazure Learning’s ProctorU proctoring services, primarily focusing on the integration with Canvas. Processes, requirements, and best practices will be covered.
Assessment with Canvas
January 9, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Zoom
This session covers the details of using Canvas for assessments. It will cover the creating and administration of tests, plagiarism detection, and grading of assessments.
Synchronous and Asynchronous Teaching in Canvas
January 10, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Zoom
This session covers using video to deliver instruction in Canvas. It will cover using your OSU Zoom account, creating screen recordings, and best practices for storing and delivering content.
Spring 2025 Inclusive Teaching
Starts January 27, 2025
Self-Paced Course
In this workshop series facilitated by Drs. Corinne Schwarz, Kristi Dickey and Gina Morris, you will investigate the development of learning environments meant to reach all learners.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Define and apply an inclusive teaching mindset.
- Consider implicit biases and their potential effects on the learning environment.
Assess teaching structures shown to support student learning. - Apply inclusive teaching practices and Universal Design for Learning.
- Cultivate learning environments that are accessible for all students.
This series is appropriate for instructors wanting to deeply consider creating equitable learning environments. It is a semester-long offering; however, much of the work can be done at times convenient to your schedule.
iGen: Teaching the Smartphone Generation
February 6, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM on Zoom
Join renowned generational expert Dr. Jean Twenge in this virtual session to unlock the keys to connecting with Generation Z students. As the first fully digital generation, Gen Z brings distinct perspectives and challenges to the classroom, from navigating higher anxiety levels to a strong drive for external rewards. Dr. Twenge will share her extensive research and practical insights into the ways Gen Z students approach learning differently from previous generations. Discover fresh, evidence-based strategies that make a meaningful impact—engaging Gen Z students on their terms, enriching their college experience, and empowering you to inspire and support today’s learners for success.
Spring 2025 Faculty Reads
Starts March 11, 2025
Zoom
From the synopsis:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we learn, work, and think.
Its integration into classrooms and workplaces is already underway, impacting and
challenging ideas about creativity, authorship, and education. In this groundbreaking
and practical guide, teachers will discover how to harness and manage AI as a powerful
teaching tool. José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson present emerging and powerful
research on the seismic changes AI is already creating in schools and the workplace,
providing invaluable insights into what AI can accomplish in the classroom and beyond.
By learning how to use new AI tools and resources, educators will gain the confidence
to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by AI. From interactive
learning techniques to advanced assignment and assessment strategies, this comprehensive
guide offers practical suggestions for integrating AI effectively into teaching and
learning environments. Bowen and Watson tackle crucial questions related to academic
integrity, cheating, and other emerging issues
Spring 2025 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Starts March 24, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM on Zoom
This workshop focuses on the hallmarks of effective teaching in higher education. It is appropriate for those wishing to hone the craft of university teaching and those wanting a research-informed foundation before undertaking peer mentoring. This is a six-week, fully online offering facilitated by Drs. Kristi Dickey and Gina Morris. It is structured so that you can complete the majority of work on your own schedule; however, you should expect to devote 4-6 hours per week on readings, discussions, and application tasks.
Other ITLE EventsThese events are ongoing trainings that are usually self-paced and completed online. You will find all the information you need to register and/or start learning below!
AI for Instructors
Self-Paced Course
Step into the world of "AI for Instructors," an engaging dive into how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing higher education. This comprehensive course equips instructors with the expertise to harness AI tools, transforming teaching and learning paradigms. From fundamentals to real-world implementation, participants explore reshaping course structures, content creation, assessment methodologies, and beyond. Embracing growth mindset principles, we navigate the nuances of AI integration in education, empowering you to confidently integrate AI into your teaching strategies by the course's end.
Creating Deep Learning Experiences: Helping Students Make Connections
Video Series
Learn to apply the research regarding knowledge structures of novice learners to the creation of deep learning experiences in both face-to-face and online environments. This video series will help participants gain strategies for helping students process, organize, and apply course content in new ways that help learning stick.