Category: Spotlight

In our teaching tips, we are highlighting the work of successful instructors and staff from across Iowa State University. We have asked them to share their highlights from the classroom, ideas for successful teaching and learning, and share their favorite CELT program. Dr. Susan Yager, Morrill Professor of English, is in her 29th year at ISU. … Continue reading CELT Faculty Spotlight: Susan Yager

Dr. James Nemiroff, Lecturer of Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Cultures, and Dr. Jacob Larsen, Director of the Language Studies Resource Center, have collaborated to develop poster presentation assignments using HP Reveal. In Spanish 330, students use HP Reveal to develop a poster that incorporates augmented reality links to paintings, original texts, … Continue reading CELT Collaborator Spotlight: Jacob Larsen and James Nemiroff

Alex Ramirez, Chair of the CELT Advisory Board is an Associate Professor in Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine (VDPAM)and Interim Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Ramirez suggests to “Show students that you care. Listen to their concerns/comments. Listening does not imply agreement or that the … Continue reading CELT Faculty Spotlight: Alex Ramirez

In our teaching tips, we are highlighting the work of successful instructors and staff from across Iowa State University. We have asked them to share their highlights from the classroom, ideas for successful teaching and learning, and share their favorite CELT program. Tanya Austin, M.S., Professional Development Coordinator/Career Coordinator in the Ivy College of Business … Continue reading CELT Collaborator Spotlight: Tanya Austin

Brad Shrader, a Morrill Professor and Eucher Fellow in Business, arrived at Iowa State University in 1984. Dr. Shrader teaches using discussion-based learning, case teaching, and case competitions. Cases are a fantastic way to involve students in discussions and to provide examples of complex concepts. Case discussion leads to discoveries, not only in teaching but … Continue reading CELT Faculty Spotlight: Brad Schrader

Karla Embleton, Ph.D., instructional designer for the College of Human Sciences Online and Distance Learning programs, has been helping faculty at ISU for 21 years. She offers the following Canvas tip to instructors: “To consider only a subset of graded activities for Midterm Grade submission, create a temporary group in Assignments called ‘Midterm Letter Grade’. Turn … Continue reading CELT Collaborator Spotlight: Karla Embleton

Dr. Jennifer Shane, associate professor in civil, construction and environmental engineering, and a program director at the Center for Transportation Research and Education, successfully completed a Quality Matters certified course review in January 2019, for CE 501 (Preconstruction Project Engineering and Management) in collaboration with Dr. Aliye Karabulut-Ilgu, Assistant Teaching Professor, Civil, Construction & Environmental … Continue reading CELT Faculty Spotlight: Jennifer Shane and Aliye Karabulut-Ilgu

Lisa Lund, M.Ed. and instructional development coordinator at the College of Veterinary Medicine, has developed hundreds of courses at ISU. She recently presented at the most recent ISU Online Learning Community seminar some tips for creating effective content in Canvas: Focus on your ABCs to create a professional, engaging space for your students — A … Continue reading CELT Collaborator Spotlight: Lisa Lund

Dr. Elizabeth Stegemöller, Associate Professor, in Kinesiology has spent 6 years at ISU. Her advice for someone new to teaching is: “Be yourself. When I first started teaching, I tried to cover up insecurities, which led to a persona that was not really me. Now, if I make a mistake in class, I just apologize, … Continue reading CELT Faculty Spotlight: Elizabeth Stegemöller