Workshops

This page hosts information on FCTL workshops on topics related to online teaching or learning. Check back each semester to stay up-to-date on workshop opportunities through the FCTL.

Improving Your Online Course (IYOC) - QM Workshop

Join us for a Quality Matters (QM) workshop, Improve Your Online Course (IYOC). This workshop focuses on the essential Specific Review Standards of the QM Rubric and provides a practical framework for enhancing the quality of your course. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a clear, actionable plan for course improvement.

In this workshop, you will:
  • Identify the origin and scope of Quality Matters
  • Apply essential QM Specific Review Standards to your own course
  • Examine and describe alignment within at least one module or unit
  • Prioritize meaningful improvements to strengthen your course design

Please Note: To receive credit and earn your QM certificate, you must attend the entire workshop and complete all required activities. Space is limited; email Stacy Rice to RSVP for the workshop and find all session dates below.

Dates

Session One

Half Day Sessions

Session One is split into two half-day sessions to increase convenience. If you would like to receive QM credit, you must attend both sessions. 

Friday, September 11th

9:00 AM - 12:35 PM

Friday, September 18th

9:00 AM - 12:35 PM

Session Two

Half Day Sessions

Session Two is split into two half-day sessions to increase convenience. If you would like to receive QM credit, you must attend both sessions. 

Friday, October 16

9:00 AM - 12:35 PM

Friday, October 23

9:00 AM - 12:35 PM

Session Three

Full Day Session

Session Three is one full-day session. You must attend the entire session to receive QM credit.

Tuesday, December 8

9:00 AM - 4:45 PM

 NOTE: Space is limited. RSVP to Stacy Rice (stacyrice@missouristate.edu) to register.

Press Record: Making Videos Students Actually Watch

Learn how to create engaging, effective, and accessible instructional videos that support student learning. In this workshop, you'll explore practical strategies for:
  • Planning videos around learning objectives
  • Creating clear, focused, and engaging content
  • Improving audio, visuals, and presentation
  • Making videos accessible through captions and inclusive design
Whether you're new to instructional video or looking to improve your current approach, you'll leave with practical ideas you can apply immediately. 

Don't just record a lecture—design a learning experience.

Note: Space is limited. Register through My Learning Connection.

Dates

This workshop is being offered twice this semester so faculty may attend the session that best fits their schedule. 

Friday, October 30

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Friday, November 6

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Space is limited. Register through My Learning Connection