Events
Registration for events is now handled through iPeople, unless otherwise specified. When registering from off campus locations, users may be asked to complete Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Users can see what they have previously registered for and cancel registrations by logging in to this tracking page.
If you have questions about the content of a workshop or need an accommodation to fully participate, please email ProDev@ilstu.edu. If you receive an error message while attempting to register, please contact the Technology Support Center.
Technology Consultations and Courses (New!)
We've recently redesigned our long-standing "Technology Short Courses" offerings, seen on our new Technology Consultations and Courses page. There you can find technology and online teaching workshops (also listed on this page), workshops offered by partner units at Illinois State (for example, Teams and the News.IllinoisState system), and contact information to connect you with experts on various software and teaching tools.
Learning Communities
Learning communities are professional development opportunities where a group of instructors meets regularly to discuss pedagogical strategies and challenges to improve their teaching.
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Empowering Faculty in Supporting Student Mental Health
Join Student Counseling Services staff as they facilitate a four-part series designed to empower faculty and staff in supporting students' mental health.
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The 2025 University Teaching & Learning Symposium
Join the largest conversation about teaching and student learning on our campus on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Registration is required by Friday, December 13, 2024.
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CORE: Community of Research Administration Expertise
The Office of Research is offering a series of micro-workshops that focus on different aspects of the research administration, from getting funding to closing out project budgets.
Workshops
A Post Closeout Assessment: Under the hood of how expenses are charged to grants
Register by:
Tuesday, December 10
Synchronous Session:
Wednesday, December 11 • 1 p.m. • 1:30 p.m.
Online
Facilitators:
Jason Wagoner, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
After a grant closes out it can be a mix of emotions for PI's and staff who have participated in a project. But it can also be a great time to communicate openly about what worked and what could be improved for future projects. We will use case studies for participants to accentuate the efforts all stakeholders have in bringing a project to a successful conclusion. Registration is required.
Look for more workshops in this series in the Spring 2025 semester.
Maker Day: Let's Class Prep
Register by:
Wednesday, January 8
Synchronous sessions:
Thursday, January 9 • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Williams 325
In this new series from the Online Education team at the Center for Integrated Professional Development, Maker Days are a space where instructors can work independently and collaboratively to discuss topics related to teaching and develop artifacts that can be used in their courses. Staff will be available throughout to answer questions, brainstorm, and guide the session with brief lectures on specific, timely subjects. Each Maker Day will focus on a chosen theme with three subtopics that guide and focus the artifacts that you may choose to work on. While we encourage you to come for the entire 3 hours, you may also drop in as interested. Bring a laptop and course materials you'd like to work on!
Maker Day: Let's Class Prep focuses on getting your course prepped for the upcoming semester. The first hour will focus on crafting course goals that promote student wellness and wellbeing. The second hour will focus on best practices for building modules to scaffold and chunk content. The final hour will focus on creating equitable and accessible assignments. Artifacts that can be drafted during this Maker Day include: syllabus policies, assignment sheets, modules maps, welcome announcements, grading policies, etc. Registration is required.
Facilitator:
Allison Hauser, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Addy Lamb, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Empowering Faculty in Supporting Student Mental Health
Join Student Counseling Services staff as they facilitate a 4-part series designed to empower faculty and staff in supporting students' mental health. While attending all sessions is not mandatory, participating in each one will enhance your ability to meet the diverse needs of our students. This series is for faculty, staff, course instructors and graduate students who are interested in supporting student mental health. Registration is required for each individual session you wish to attend.
- Question Persuade Respond: Suicide Prevention and Empathetic Support with QPR Training
- Let’s Talk: Student Mental Health Consultations for Faculty and Staff
Let’s Talk: Student Mental Health Consultations for Faculty and Staff, Part 4
Register by:
Monday, December 2
Synchronous Session:
Tuesday, December 3 • 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Student Services Building 130
Facilitator:
Danielle Beasley, Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Outreach, Student Counseling Services
In your role as a faculty or staff, students may come to you for support, advice, or encouragement because they recognize you as a good listener and someone who can help in their time of need. This consultation space is designed to address specific concerns you have for individual students or groups of students, questions about our services, and an overall supportive environment among staff/faculty to collaborate with one another.
This training will help you develop a deeper understanding of how to effectively provide support to students experiencing mental health challenges. You will gain knowledge about student mental health issues and the resources and support services available on campus. You will also learn how to refer students to Student Counseling Services (SCS) and facilitate conversations with students about campus resources. Registration is required.
Canvas and Online Education Courses
Canvas: Gradebook Clinic
Register by:
Friday, November 30
Monday, December 2 • 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Online
Register by:
Tuesday, December 3
Wednesday, December 4 • 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Online
Facilitator:
Allison Hauser, Center for Integrated Professional
Development
This workshop will focus on how the tools in Canvas can help you grade more effectively and quickly! In addition to covering the basics of entering grades, organizing and weighing assignments, and setting gradebook policies, you'll learn how to use SpeedGrader to quickly view, annotate, and grade a variety of assignments. This workshop will focus on tips, tricks, and features that will help you tackle grading in no time! Registration is required.