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College Brightspace FLCs
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Date Time Location Facilitator 04/07 Noon - 2:00 PM PCOB 127 Ximena Uribe-Zarain 04/19 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Hill Hall 300 Rhonda Bishop 05 Rhonda Bishop 05/15 Noon - 2:00 PM PCOB 127 Ximena Uribe-Zarain -
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Date Time Location Facilitator 4/02 10:00 AM - Noon SICL 126 John Turner 4/02 11:30 AM - 1:30 AM Meyer 205 Catherine Hoegeman 4/23 10:00 AM to Noon SICL 126 John Turner
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Student mental health is an increasing concern. According to the Healthy Minds Survey, 44 percent of college students report experiencing depression, 37 % report anxiety, and 15% say they have considered suicide in the last year. These difficulties with mental health show up in the classroom either in disruptive student behaviors or in a student’s reduced ability to follow course materials and learn what the class has to teach.
FLC Goals
Participants will...- Identify a set of best practices both in general and specific to each discipline attending to promote student mental health and well-being
- Pick out at least one of these practices to implement in at least one of their classes either immediately or in the next semester and design how to implement it
- Consider how they might bring these best practices back to their home departments
Session Schedule
Date Time Location September 20th
Best Practices around learning and preparing to act and the syllabus
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm To be determined October 4th
Connecting with Students, building an empowering atmosphere in the classroom and signaling your support
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm To be determined October 18th
Best Practices around Course Design and Reducing Test Anxiety
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm To be determined November 1st
Best Practices around Promoting effective academic skills and support outside the classroom
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm To be determined November 29th
Picking your practice(s) and spreading the word
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm To be determined Facilitator(s)
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FCTL Teaching & Learning Fellow
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The FLC "Aging Across the Disciplines" will bring together faculty from across campus who appreciate the relevance of aging in all aspects of society and who wish to consider adding age-related content into their existing courses. Aging is everybody's business, from cell and molecular biology to technology and construction management.
FLC Goals
Participants will...
- Establish a community of faculty who wish to learn and teach in an interdisciplinary fashion about aging.
- Identify which aspects of aging are most relevant to their specific field, and connect them with resources to stay informed.
- Design at least one age-related module that can be added to an existing course.
Session Schedule
Date Time Location September 12, 2024
Introduction: Gerontology (the study of aging) as Multidisciplinary
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM To be determined September 26, 2024
Standards and Competencies in Gerontology and Geriatrics Education
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM To be determined October 17, 2024
Sharing Discipline-Specific Resources of Interest
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM To be determined November 7, 2024
Integration of Aging-Related Content into Existing Courses
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM To be determined December 5, 2024
Celebrating Progress & Planning for Spring
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM To be determined January 30, 2025
Panel Discussions
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM To be determined February 20, 2025
Teaching & Feedback Cycle #1
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM To be determined March 6, 2025
Teaching & Feedback Cycle #2
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM To be determined March 27, 2025
Teaching & Feedback
Cycle #3
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM To be determined April 10, 2025
Reflection and Referrals for "Aging is Everyone's Business"
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM To be determined Facilitator(s)
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We will discuss ways we can have a positive impact on student well-being without being trained counselors and without adding to our own stress and workload. Participants will receive the book, "Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom" (Eaton, Hunsaker, & Moon), which will be used as a jumping off point for our discussions. We will also discuss our own experiences and explore other resources available to us. Ultimately, the group will focus on designing teaching practices and assignments that are sensitive to the needs of students with mental health challenges and stress levels of all students while still maintaining academic rigor.
FLC Goals
Participants will...
- Complete a psychological, pedagogical cost-benefit analysis for an assignment or pedagogical practice so they can balance sensitivity to negative effects of teaching practices on students with mental health challenges with the need to be academically rigorous.
- Understand how anxiety and depression impact on learning processes.
- Brainstorm and develop alternative classroom strategies and assignments that still meet their pedagogical goals but produce less stress for the student.
- Develop classes that are sensitive to the needs of students with mental health challenges and the stress of all students while maintaining academic rigor.
- Raise awareness that teaching has an impact on student mental health.
- Promote the impact of teaching practices on student mental health in their home departments
Session Schedule
Date Time Location April 5
Fostering Emotional Resilience and Building Community
11:30 am - 1:30 pm To be determined April 19
Avoiding Pitfalls with Active Learning & Promoting Wellness Practices
11:30 am - 1:30 pm To be determined Facilitator(s)
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FCTL Teaching & Learning Fellow
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Join a vibrant community of researchers who are currently using or seeking to use critical inclusive methods in their research!
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This FLC provides a space for faculty and researchers to learn about and apply critical and inclusive methodologies. Participants receive a copy of "Understanding Critical Race Research Methods and Methodologies: Lessons from the Field" (DeCuir-Gunby, Chapman, & Schutz, 2019).
Critical and inclusive research methods are powerful tools that can be used to better understand the lived experiences of marginalized peoples. While these research methods are certainly employed by researchers, they represents a minority of published work in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. Part of the underrepresentation in published research may be due to a lack of exposure to these methods as well as a bias toward value-free, positivist approaches to research.
The experience begins with surveying critical and inclusive methods. The community will explore best practices and consider the viability of implementing critical and inclusive methods when conducting rigorous research. Throughout Fall 2024, the community will support each other in workshopping independent prospective research projects.
FLC Goals
Particpants will...
- Be exposed to a wide variety of critical and inclusive research methods that serve to challenge conventional, positive approaches.
- Learn how critical and inclusive research approaches are a viable way to conduct rigorous science.
- Have the opportunity to workshop prospective research projects that utilize critical and inclusive methods.
- Join a vibrant community of researchers who currently use or are seeking to use critical and inclusive methods in their research.
Spring 2024 Session Schedule
Date Time Location April 26, 2024
Intersectionality in Quantitative Research: Is it Possible?
Noon to 2:00 pm Meyer Library 205 Fall 2024 Session Schedule
Date Time Location August 30, 2024
Critical and Inclusive Methods Workshop Session 1
Noon to 2:30 pm To be determined September 27, 2024
Critical and Inclusive Methods Workshop Session 2
Noon to 2:30 pm To be determined October 25, 2024
Critical and Inclusive Methods Workshop Session 3
Noon to 2:30 pm To be determined Critical and Inclusive Methods Workshop Session 4 Noon to 2:30 pm To be determined Critical and Inclusive Methods Workshop Session 5 Noon to 2:30 pm To be determined Facilitator(s)
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This FLC is an inclusive platform that welcomes new and experienced faculty members keen on embracing and enriching active learning techniques through the strategic use of technology. It offers a collaborative space where faculty, new to active learning, can discover and learn from the experiences of their peers while seasoned practitioners can share their insights and successes.
Participants will work towards defining and exemplifying what active learning, enhanced by technology, looks like at Missouri State University.
By combining expertise, sharing best practices, and co-creating resources, the FLC aims to build a robust framework for active learning that leverages technology to elevate student engagement, participation, and learning outcomes across disciplines.
FLC Goals
- Collaborative Enhancement of Technology Integration Skills: Participants enhance their skills in integrating educational technologies into their teaching and gain insights into how their colleagues across disciplines successfully incorporate these tools into active learning environments.
- Development of a Collaborative Active Learning Framework: Through collective exploration and sharing of experiences, the FLC will work towards the development of a comprehensive* framework that outlines effective active learning practices enhanced by technology. This framework will guide current and future faculty at Missouri State University, promoting a consistent and high-quality educational experience for students across various disciplines.
- Improved Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes: Integrating active learning strategies with technology significantly enhances student engagement, participation, and success. Faculty members will implement innovative teaching practices that foster a more interactive and inclusive classroom environment, leading to measurable improvements in student learning outcomes, such as increased retention, higher grades, and more meaningful participation in class activities.
Session Schedule
Date Time Location September 3, 2024
Kickoof and Exploration of Current Practices
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined September 10, 2024
Enahncing Active Learning with Technology
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined September 17, 2024
Designing Active Learning Activities with Tech Integration
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined September 24, 2024
Developing the Active Learning Framework
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined October 1, 2024
Refining and Expanding the Framework
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined October 8, 2024
Showcase, Reflection, and Next Steps
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined Facilitator(s)
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Teaching & Learning Fellow
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Regularly scheduled writing blocks increase productivity and publishing rates.
This is a year long community meeting Fall 2023 & Spring 2024
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I would not have attained early tenure and promotion without these writing retreats. The connections I made: colleagues I would not otherwise have met helped me revise my first book proposal. The dedicated time and mental bandwidth: the provided coffee and lunch meant I could completely focus on writing and research without saving any bandwidth for anything else--even something as simple as packing a lunch. The lunch also provided time for me to meet and chat with colleagues across campus and develop relationships and community that have encouraged me to stay at this institution (versus taking opportunities to leave) - 2022-2023 FWR Participant
This experience provides a dedicated venue where all MSU faculty can focus on writing and pursue their research and academic aspirations. Valuable feedback from past MSU faculty writing retreats has underscored the crucial necessity of such dedicated spaces.Given the myriad of responsibilities faculty manage, this FLC will offer an invaluable distraction-free resource to foster academic and professional writing.The FWRs facilitated by this FLC aim to establish a supportive peer network through engaging lunch conversations, voluntary accountability partnerships, voluntary feedback sessions, networking opportunities, and a strong sense of community.FLC Goals
Particpants will...
- Experience a dedicated, distraction-free physical (and mental) space for writing to support faculty research and academic productivity.
- Engage in diversity-focused lunch conversations to develop a sense of community and space for conversations around:
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- Writing and writing challenges for faculty through diversity-focused lunch conversations to foster a strong sense of community among MSU faculty.
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- Gain insights into the unique obstacles and strengths various individuals bring to their writing process through the sharing of effective writing strategies, tips, and resources.
- Exchange ideas on overcoming writer's block, time management, and ways to improve the clarity and impact of their writing.
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- Research and challenges in conducting research.
- Discuss research-related challenges faced by faculty.
- Share experiences related to conducting research in diverse communities, addressing ethical considerations, or navigating sensitive topics.
- Research and challenges in conducting research.
- Explore avenues for collaboration with programs/ideas across the university such as FCTL’s supporting new and early career faculty’s active research, Bear Bridge, Office of Inclusive Engagement, and the Office of Research Administration.
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- Gain an understanding of faculty needs with future iterations of the FWR FLC moving towards the generation of creative and productive avenues for collaboration with various university programs and offices.
Session Schedule
Date Time Location April 4 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Meyer Library, 120 April 5 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Meyer Library, 120 Facilitator(s)
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This FLC provides resources and a community for professors to conquer burnout and thrive.
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Participants will identify causes of burnout, learn warning signs, and brainstorm personal and institutional changes needed to support faculty wellness. Members will: a) gain an understanding of how to "bust" burnout, and b) develop a supportive community to promote meaningful work, work-life balance, and renewed passion for academia.
FLC Goals
Participants will...
- Learn about the drivers of faculty burnout and its impacts on teaching, research, and service activities.
- Develop self-care plans to implement individual strategies for reducing stress and avoiding burnout.
- Collaborate to propose institutional policy changes aimed at creating a healthier faculty culture.
Session Schedule
Date Time Location February 1
Kickoff and Cultural Contributors
11:00 am to 1:00 pm Meyer Library, 302, Ozarks Room February 8
Integrity & Purpose
11:00 am to 1:00 pm Meyer Library, 302, Ozarks Room February 15
Compassion & Connection
11:00 am to 1:00 pm Meyer Library, 302, Ozarks Room February 22
Balance & Self-Care Planning
11:00 am to 1:00 pm Meyers Library, 302,, Ozarks Room February 29
Takeaways & Next Steps
11:00 am to 1:00 pm Meyers Library, 302, Ozarks Room Facilitator(s)
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This FLC will provide faculty the opportunity to engage in an in-depth study of the book along with dedicated time and support for implementing small changes in instruction.
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The FLC will be organized around the three major topics addressed in the book: Knowledge, understanding, and inspiration. Following the introductory session, there will be two sessions per toopic in which participants study the relevan chapters and work together to identify teaching strategies that can be applied across discplines. There will also be a concluding session in which participants can reflec ton the FLC and set instructional goals for their future teaching.
FLC Goals
Participants will...
- Discover ways to improve student engagement and learning without having to make major changes to their current course designs.
- Identify at least one small change to make in their own instruction from the major topics addressed in the FLC.
- Identify a set of instructional strategies that can be easily adopted and implemented across disciplines.
Date Time Location April 11
Conclusion & Reflection
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The Sustainability Fellows Program at Missouri State University is a learning community
for faculty, staff, and students dedicated to advancing sustainability efforts at
MSU. One goal of the program is to foster a shared understanding of sustainability
and to recognize how the pillars of sustainability can be integrated into discipline-specific
learning across disciplines.
This FLC requires an application. If interested in the Sustainability Fellows Experience,
contact: AlanTinkler@MissouriState.edu
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The MSU Sustainability Fellows Program recognizes the work of the Brundtland Commission which identified three “co-equal” pillars of sustainability: a) environment, (b) economy, and c) equity (Portney, Sustainability, p. 6). “The argument is that sustainability can be achieved only by simultaneously protecting the environment, preserving economic growth and development, and promoting equity” (Portney, p. 6).
At Missouri State University, the sustainability fellows adapt this slightly to:
- Environment
- Economy
- Society
- Culture
The Sustainability Fellows Program advances this framework in concert with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) created by the United Nations.
FLC Goals
The Sustainability Fellows Program has 8 Program Outcomes which drive The Faculty Fellows Program and the supplemental activities.
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Shared Understanding: The program activates and sustains conversations about sustainability, including meaningful ways to integrate sustainability (intentionally) into courses, curriculum design, and campus activities.
- Student Learning: The program promotes the integration of sustainability into courses across campus.
- Teaching & Learning: The program fosters coversations about teaching and learning, including assessment, to advance pedagogical practices that incorporate sustainability into course and currriculum design.
- Recognition: The program recognizes and makes visible faculty who are committed to sustainability.
- Community Building: The program fosters connections across MSU (and the community) to allow ongoing community building for those interested in sustainability.
- Promotion & Tenure: The program allows faculty an opportunity to make their commitment to sustainability visible.
- AASHE Designation: The program supports MSU's goal of advancing its AASHE designation through curricular advancements.
The Sustainability Fellows Program is sponsored by the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL), the College of Education, and the SGA Sustainability Commission. Additional professional development support is provided by participant’s unit, if allowed.
Session Schedule
Date Time Location April 12, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Meyer Library, 206 Facilitator(s)
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This community brings together forward-thinking faculty who are keen to explore and implement AI technologies to transform teaching methodologies and enhance student learning experiences. Members will engage in collaborative exploration, skill-building, and reflective practice, focusing on the practical application of AI tools in diverse educational settings. Through this community, faculty will not only develop their own AI expertise but also contribute to shaping a future-ready educational landscape. This FLC is an ideal platform for educators looking to merge technological advancement with pedagogical excellence, fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptation in the rapidly evolving field of AI in education.
FLC Goals
- Develop AI Integration Competency
- Increase faculty competency in integrating AI tools into their teaching methodologies.
- Enhance Student Learning Experiences
- Utilize AI to create more engaging, personalized, and effective learning experiences for students.
- Collaborate on AI Curriculum Development
- Work together to develop and share AI-enhanced curriculum materials and teaching strategies.
- Research and Publication
- Produce collaborative research or publications on the impact and best practices of AI in education.
- Create an AI Ethics Framework
- Develop guidelines for ethical AI use in the classroom, considering student privacy, data security, and equity.
Individual Member Goals
- AI Tool Proficiency: Each member should aim to master one or more AI tools and share their insights with the group.
- Classroom Implementation: Apply AI tools in their own classrooms, with a focus on specific pedagogical challenges or opportunities.
- Student Feedback Collection: Gather and analyze student feedback on AI-enhanced learning experiences.
- Contribute to Group Knowledge: Actively participate in group discussions and workshops, contributing individual expertise and learning with a goal of sharing materials to the broader university community.
Session Schedule
Date Time Location September 6, 2024
Introduction to AI in Education
September 27, 2024
AI Tools and Technologies for Educators
October 11, 2024
Pedagogical Strategies for AI Integration
November 1, 2024
Ethical Considerations and Challenges in AI
November 22, 2024
Collaborative Curriculum DesignJanuary 24, 2025
Implementing AI in the Classroom
February 7, 2025
Evaluating AI Outcomes on Student Learning
February 28, 2025
Research and Publication in AI Education
March 21, 2025
Preparing for the Future of AI in Education
April 11, 2025
Symposium and Reflection
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Research on faculty productivity indicates that devoted writing time, accountability, and structure (provided by this FLC) increases scholarly productivity and enhances a sense of belonging among faculty members (Belcher, 2019; Kwan et al., 2021).
It's free to participate in the Faculty Writing Circle FLC and participants will receive a copy of Wendy Belcher's (2009) "Writing your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks: A Guide to Academic Publishing Success".
FLC Goals
Participants will...
- Increase scholarly productivity
- Develop a scholarly community
- Facilitate the development of a culture of learning among faculty at MSU
- Promote faculty leadership, collaboration, and collegiality across disciplines at MSU
The Wednesday Faculty Writing Circle was originally called the Women Faculty Writing Circle, which was established by Dr. Nicole M. West, whose research focuses on enahncing the experiences of Black women enrolled and employed in higher education via critical cultural theories, research methods, and praxes. Dr. West convened this culturally responsive faculty learning community with the goal of enhancing the personal well-being and professional success of women faculty at MSU by increasing scholarly productivity and providing a community of collegial support. These outcomes are directly related to the MSU current Long-Range Plan and contribute to the achievement of several of MSUs 2021-2021 Key Performance Indicators.
Spring 2024 Session Schedule
Date Time Location April 3, 2024
Strengthening your Structure
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer Library, 107 April 10, 2024
Opening and Concluding your Article
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer Library, 107 April 17, 2024
Editing your Sentences
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer Library, 107 April 24, 2024
Sending your Article
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer Library, 107 May 1, 2024
Closing Celebration
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer Library, 107 Fall 2024 Session Schedule
Date Time Location August 28, 2024
Introduction
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined September 4, 2024
Designing Your Plan for Writing
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined September 11, 2024
Advancing Your Argument
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined September 18, 2024
Abstracting Your Article
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined September 25, 2024
Selecting a Journal
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined October 2, 2024
Refining Your Works Cited
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined October 9, 2024
Crafting Your Claims for Significance
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined October 16, 2024
Analyzing Your Evidence
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined October 23, 2024
Presenting Your Evidence
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined October 30, 2024
Strenghtening Your Structure
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined November 6, 2024
Opening and Concluding Your Article
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined November 13, 2024
Editing Your Sentences
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined November 20, 2024
Sending Your Article!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined December 4, 2024
Closing Celebration
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM To Be Determined Facilitator(s)
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Form an FLC
- Artificial Intelligence for Teaching & Learning
- Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
- High Impact Practices
- Contemporary Instructional Delivery
- Active Learning
- Student Centered Pedagogy
- Meeting Student Needs
- Building Relationships & Culture
- Inclusive Teaching Practices
Past Faculty Learning Communities
Fall 2023
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Lunch ProvidedArtificial Intelligence in the Online ClassroomArtificial Intelligence (AI) is real, and it is here.
This FLC can work together to identify AI, ways to work with and around AI, and best practices for continuing to promote original thought, integrity, and academic excellence.Image Credit: Pixabay
As faculty, we need to accept that students have nearly immediate access to platforms that can provide well-written research papers, discussion board responses, and answers to exam questions. These platforms may be considered common to students and viewed as merely another resource rather than a form of plagiarism or unethical student behavior.
FLC Goals
Participants will...
- Learn more about the use of AI
- Identify one way to combat AI and facilitate original thought and promote academic excellence and academic integrity.
- Share knowledge and strategies with their colleagues via a departmental meeting presentation, or similar avenue.
- Present strategies to the campus via the FCTL Showcase
Session Schedule
Date Time Location September 6 11:30 am - 1:30 pm to be determined October 4 11:30 am - 1:30 pm to be determined November 1 11:30 am - 1:30 pm to be determined November 29 11:30 am - 1:30 pm to be determined December 6 11:30 am - 1:30 pm to be determined Facilitator(s)
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Lunch ProvidedBrightSpace Features CommunityOur new learning management system, BrightSpace, incorporates a wide spectrum of exciting new features not available in Blackboard Learn that will save faculty time, facilitate innovative pedagogy, streamline course delivery, and improve student engagement and retention.Image credit: Pixabay
This FLC brings faculty together in a shared community to explore these new capabilities as they transition to BrightSpace. The community will choose which features to examine in greater depth and an important element of this exploration will be the sharing of experiences integrating BrightSpace tools into courses.
By attending this FLC, you will gain a better understanding of BrightSpace and its many capabilities that will aid you in constructing the most efficient and effective courses for your students.
FLC Goals
Participants will...
- Identify, learn about, and use features of Brightspace that improve course design, student engagement and retention.
Fall 2023 Session Schedule
Date Time Location September 12 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Meyer 203 September 19 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Meyer 203 October 3 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Meyer 203 October 17 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Meyer 203 October 31 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Meyer 203 November 7 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Meyer 203 Facilitator(s)
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Lunch ProvidedBrightSpace Migration SupportAs we transition from Blackboard to BrightSpace there will undoubtedly be many questions. This group will introduce members to the many tools of BrightSpace and provide a supportive community for the migration of courses.This group will introduce members to the many tools of BrightSpace, provide a supportive community as we migrate our courses, and provide dedicated time monthly to move courses over to BrightSpace. Meetings will include a short presentation about BrightSpace, then time will be devoted to faculty working on their courses, asking questions, and receiving feedback from each other.
FLC Goals
Participants will...
- Learn how to copy exiting courses from Blackboard to BrightSpace.
- Learn about the many tools available in BrigthSpace to enhance teaching and learning.
- Have one course ready for teaching in BrightSpace.
Session Schedule
Date Time Location September 8 Noon - 3:00 pm Karls, 239 September 29 Noon - 3:00 pm Karls, 239 October 27 Noon - 3:00 pm Karls, 239 December 1 Noon - 3:00 pm Karls, 239 Facilitator(s)
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Lunch & ChatGPT Guide ProvidedChatGPT Faculty Fellows ProgramThis FLC aims to equip faculty members with the knowledge and skills to leverage ChatGPT effectively in their teaching and research.
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, university faculty must keep up with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). One groundbreaking application of AI is ChatGPT, a language model that enables natural language conversation with users. By exploring the potential of ChatGPT, faculty can enhance their own productivity, engage students more effectively, and foster innovation within their academic disciplines.
FLC Goals
Participants will...
- gain a comprehensive understanding ChatGPT and its potential applications in academia.
- develop practical skills to integrate ChatGPT into teaching practices.
- harness the power of ChatGPT to streamline research activities.
- engage in discussions on ethical considerations and responsible use of ChatGPT.
- collaborate, share experiences, and develop a network for ongoing support and growth.
Session Schedule Fall 2023
Date Time Location to be determined Noon - 3:00 pm Meyer Library, 120 September 21 Noon - 3:00 pm Meyer Library, 120 October 19 Noon - 3:00 pm Meyer Library, 120 November 16 Noon - 3:00 pm Meyer Library, 120 Person item component: XUribeZarain@MissouriState.eduLoading Profile. . .
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Snacks & Book Provided!Inclusive InstructingWe will generate space through scholarship, service, mentorship, teaching, activism, and our very selves. Although this work will never be easy, it is imperative that we continue to persist, even in the face of difficulty, to make a profound difference in education and the lives of our students.
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Snacks and drinks will be available at each session, and participants receive a copy of "What Inclusive Instructors Do" (Addie, et al., 2021).
FLC Goals
Participants will...
- Take responsibility for making their teaching and their curriculum inclusive.
- Continue to learn about both their students and teaching.
- Care about and for each and every student they teach.
- Change their teaching based on evidence about practices that support and challenge all students to thrive.
Fall 2023 Session Schedule
Date Time Location September 6 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Meyer Library, 302 September 27 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Meyer Library, 302 October 11 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Meyer Library, 302 October 25 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Meyer Library, 302 November 29 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Meyer Library, 302 Facilitator(s)
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Session Schedule - Fall 2023
Date Time Location September 15 9:30 am - 4:30 pm To be determined September 18 9:30 am - 4:30 pm To be determined October 4 9:30 am - 4:30 pm To be determined October 23 9:30 am - 4:30 pm To be determined November 1 9:30 am - 4:30 pm To be determined November 10 9:30 am - 4:30 pm To be determined -
Lunch & Book ProvidedAn Approach to Learning & Mental Health in the College ClassroomThis FLC will explore ways that mental health issues enter classrooms and impact teaching and student learning and design practices and asessments sensitive to student needs.
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We will discuss ways we can have a positive impact on student well-being without being trained counselors and without adding to our own stress and workload. Participants will receive the book, "Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom" (Eaton, Hunsaker, & Moon), which will be used as a jumping off point for our discussions. We will also discuss our own experiences and explore other resources available to us. Ultimately, the group will focus on designing teaching practices and assignments that are sensitive to the needs of students with mental health challenges and stress levels of all students while still maintaining academic rigor.
FLC Goals
Participants will...
- Complete a psychological, pedagogical cost-benefit analysis for an assignment or pedagogical practice so they can balance sensitivity to negative effects of teaching practices on students with mental health challenges with the need to be academically rigorous.
- Understand how anxiety and depression impact on learning processes.
- Brainstorm and develop alternative classroom strategies and assignments that still meet their pedagogical goals but produce less stress for the student.
- Develop classes that are sensitive to the needs of students with mental health challenges and the stress of all students while maintaining academic rigor.
- Raise awareness that teaching has an impact on student mental health.
- Promote the impact of teaching practices on student mental health in their home departments.
Fall 2023 Session Schedule
Date Time Location September 18 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Meyer Library, 120 October 2 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Meyer Library, 120 October 16 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Meyer Library, 120 October 30 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Meyer Library, 120 November 6 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Meyer Library, 120 Facilitator(s)
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Session Schedule - Fall 2023
Date Time Location August 30 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer 107 September 6 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer 107 September 13 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer 107 September 20 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer 107 September 27 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer 107 October 4 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer 107 October 11 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer 107 October 18 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer 107 October 25 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer 107 November 1 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer 107 November 8 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer 107 November 15 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meyer 107