TLC Bi-Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday,
October 2nd, 2024
Good morning, K-Staters!
We are now in the Week 7 of the Fall 2024 semester, and the Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) would like to remind you of our commitment to support your efforts in teaching, mentoring, and advising. We are excited to announce the various priorities, events, and resources that are designed to advance teaching and learning at K-State. This video explains what the TLC can do for you.
TLC Programs & Events
Our Professional Development (PD) Series occurs on Wednesdays at 12 noon via Zoom. All events are free, and no registration is required. The schedule is posted on the Upcoming Events page of our website and on our social media: Facebook, and YouTube.
- On Wednesday, October 2nd, we will host another Teaching Chat, with the primary topic being your mid-semester self-evaluation.
- On Wednesday, October 9th, Camilla Roberts will lead a Need To Know event on Honor & Integrity.
- On Wednesday, October 16th, Cydney Alexis & Theresa Merrick Cassidy will lead an event on AI, Pedagogy, & Curriculum II.
Also, if you are interested in earning a PD Certificate or becoming a TLC Fellow for this academic year, check out the requirements on our website.
Teaching with AI Series
As part of this year’s Teaching with AI Series, Cydney Alexis and Theresa Merrick Cassidy presented, “Teaching with AI: A Plan to Adapt & Innovate your Teaching this Year” in our Professional Development Series. Upcoming events this semester include the following:
- Wednesday, October 16 – “Teaching with AI: Best practice takeaways – for your assignments and class teaching” as part of our Professional Development Series
- Thursday, November 14 – Book Club – Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning. Register here.
Workshop on Burnout & Gender Equity in STEMM:
October 1 & 2, 2024
Join the NASEM workshop focused on understanding and addressing burnout in STEMM fields, and its impact on gender equity. Engage with scholars, participate in discussions, and contribute to advancing this critical conversation. The event will be hybrid, with in-person participation encouraged.
Register here: Event Registration
Agenda: Download Here
For inquiries: kwullert@nas.edu
Improve Institutional Membership Access
A new website is being developed to centralize all institutional memberships, and input is needed to make this resource as valuable as possible. Please take a moment to share the memberships currently being paid for by completing this survey.
Feedback is crucial in building a comprehensive and user-friendly platform.
Virtual Book Study: Small Teaching Online
Join Suzanne Porath's book club to explore Small Teaching Online by Flower Darby and James M. Lang in three parts. The first part discussion will take place on Friday, October 18, from 1–2 pm via zoom. Click here for more information, including a link to register.
Faculty and Staff Professional Development Discount Opportunities
If you're planning to attend the OLC Accelerate 2024 conference (Nov. 18-21) or the Spring 2025 NCFDD Faculty Success Program, you can register as a group for a discounted rate. Group registration not only saves money but also offers great networking opportunities with colleagues.
To join the group registration, email academicinnovation@k-state.edu with the subject "Group Registration for OLC Accelerate 2024 or NCFDD Faculty Success Program."
To learn more, click on this Faculty and staff professional development discount opportunities (k-state.edu)
Engage the Sage Videos to Support Excellent Teaching
We would like to remind you of several video resources as part of Dr. Don Saucier’s YouTube channel, Engage the Sage, that are particularly relevant for the middle of the semester:
- Five Things to Do Mid-Semester (8:14)
- It's On the Syllabus (8:07)
- Using Announcements as Teaching Tools (9:31)
Thank You
We are grateful for your continued support of your students and colleagues and hope you take advantage of the resources available to you at K-State, including us at the TLC, throughout the upcoming semester. Thank you for all you do for your colleagues and our students. And thank you for advancing K-State’s teaching and learning mission with energy and optimism.
Sincerely,