We are hosting university-wide online synchronous offerings of the ISU Annual Student-Centered Learning Workshop (AY23-24) for faculty unable to attend their departmental one.
Explore the Teams Canvas Integration, and how you might utilize it to facilitate online communication and collaboration between students. Facilitated by Sonya Nichols, CELT Instructional Technology Specialist. If you need help registering for events or if you require reasonable accommodation to participate in CELT’s events or training programs, please reach out to us at celt@iastate.edu.
Join the University of Colorado Boulder’s Center for Teaching and Learning to read and discuss the book Robot-Proof: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence with our colleagues from CIRTL Institutions. We will explore the text and ways we can apply this knowledge in our classrooms and university life. The book club meetings will be hosted online ...Continue reading "Join the Book Club: “Robot-Proof: Higher Ed. in the Age of AI” (Jan. 31 – Mar. 6)"
Curious about the magic behind ChatGPT? Is it really magic or just myth? Or both? Join us for a journey into the technology powering this AI application. Explore the GPT training process and unravel the secrets behind coherent conversations. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just intrigued by AI, this session offers a brief dive ...Continue reading "ChatGPT Under the Hood: Introducing Generative AI"
Learn how to build and manage Canvas Classic Quizzes for low and high-stakes tests. If you need help registering for events or require reasonable accommodation to participate in CELT’s events or training programs, please contact us at celt@iastate.edu.
The Health and Well-being Symposium is open to students, faculty, and staff. The keynote speaker is Dr. Shawnté Elbert, who will discuss well-being in higher education.
The “Improve Your Online Course” workshop explores the QM Rubric and provides a framework to improve the quality of online courses. Participants use the QM Rubric to review their own online courses and develop a course improvement plan. The content is based on the essential Specific Review Standards of the Quality Matters Rubric. Participants will ...Continue reading "QM: Improve Your Online Course"
Come learn about using Gradescope for grading handwritten student assignments. This session will give a brief overview of Gradescope assignment types (focusing on bubble sheets or assignments) and we will focus on the assignment type our audience is most interested in. Facilitated by Sonya Nichols, CELT Instructional Technology Specialist. If you need help registering for ...Continue reading "Gradescope: Get Started"
Learn more about Turnitin for Canvas, assignment settings, and interpreting the similarity report. Facilitated by Sonya Nichols, CELT Instructional Technology Specialist. If you need help registering for events or if you require reasonable accommodation to participate in CELT’s events or training programs, please reach out to us at celt@iastate.edu.
This event meets Fridays, starting February 9th through March 1st. (4 weeks) Read the thought-provoking book "Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It" by acclaimed educator James M. Lang who challenges the conventional belief that technology is responsible for students' lack of attention in the classroom. Instead, he uncovers a ...Continue reading "CELT Reading Circle – “Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus & What You Can Do About It”"
The purpose of the Teaching with Technology Learning Community is to share campus best practices to improve online teaching and learning; see how others are using the University Learning Management System (LMS) to create innovative learning experiences, inform the campus about existing and new web-based instructional technologies, participate in new technology testing and evaluation; and ...Continue reading "Teaching with Technology Learning Community"
The Fundamentals of Teaching Faculty Learning Community (previously named the New Instructors Faculty Learning Community) is open to anyone with a teaching role at Iowa State University. The purpose of this learning community is to build connections across disciplines, to discuss the mechanics of teaching and learning, and to connect instructors with resources. Email Krista ...Continue reading "Fundamentals of Teaching Faculty Learning Community "
Almost half of all ISU faculty engage in SoTL research, you should, too! Join the SoTL community of scholars at ISU. The SoTL Scholars program is a community of faculty and a series of events throughout the year that guide participants through the major components of SoTL research. We bring faculty of all rans, all ...Continue reading "SoTL Champions Panel"
Explore Studio's video creation, editing, and accessibility features. If you need a reasonable accommodation, you may find more information on the University Human Resources Disability Accommodation page. For graduate student assistants and undergraduate students, please get in touch with Student Accessibility Services.
Join us for an interactive presentation showcasing Microsoft Copilot* with ChatGPT 4 for text generation and DALL-E 3 for image creation. Discover how these AI tools can elevate accessibility in your courses, online environment, and instructional materials. Following a live demonstration, engage in hands-on exercises within breakout rooms. We'll then reconvene to brainstorm and discuss ...Continue reading "Leveraging Generative AI for Accessible Education"
Join University Museums CELT Faculty Affiliate, Dr. William Gallus, and University Museums curator Adrienne Gennett for a workshop to learn how to integrate visual literacy and learning into curriculum using University Museums Art on Campus Collection. Basic concepts for understanding how faculty can engage students to become better attuned to reading visual information will be ...Continue reading "Visual Literacy Tools for Curriculum in STEM Fields"
Learn important tips and tricks to efficiently and accurately manage your Canvas gradebook. If you need a reasonable accommodation, you may find more information on the University Human Resources Disability Accommodation page. For graduate student assistants and undergraduate students, please get in touch with Student Accessibility Services. ** After you've RSVP'd, please ...Continue reading "Canvas: Gradebook Management"
The Large Enrollment Faculty Learning Community is open to anyone who teaches a large enrollment course at Iowa State University. The purpose of this learning community is to build connections across disciplines, to share strategies for more effectively teaching large enrollment courses, and to connect instructors with resources. Large Enrollment Learning Community meetings will ...Continue reading "Large Enrollment Faculty Learning Community"
Almost half of all ISU faculty engage in SoTL research, you should, too! Join the SoTL community of scholars at ISU. The SoTL Scholars program is a community of faculty and a series of events throughout the year that guide participants through the major components of SoTL research. We bring faculty of all rans, all ...Continue reading "Going Public & Next Steps"
We will focus on improved communication by engaging in dialogues and sharing our experiences. Our discussion will be guided by CELT’s Strategies to Facilitate Dialogues in the Classroom, which includes facilitation strategies, such as O.T.F.D. (Open The Front Door) and A.C.T.I.O.N. communication frameworks. Facilitated by Dr. Laura Bestler, CELT If you need a reasonable ...Continue reading "Strategies to Facilitate Productive Dialogues in the Classroom"
In this session, we'll discuss the imperative to regulate AI in education, navigate emerging challenges in digital technologies, and explore both the potential and limitations of Generative AI tools, particularly in fostering creativity. Privacy and copyright concerns related to AI-generated content will be addressed, along with insights into recommender systems for personalized learning experiences. The ...Continue reading "ChatGPT Under the Hood: Generative AI in Education"
How to submit Midterm grades via Canvas using the new ISU Admin Tool. If you need a reasonable accommodation, you may find more information on the University Human Resources Disability Accommodation page. For graduate student assistants and undergraduate students, please get in touch with Student Accessibility Services. ** After you've RSVP'd, please ...Continue reading "Midterm Grade Submission via Canvas"