Workshops
Workshops are single-session, interactive learning experiences focused on a specific concept or topic. Workshops are designed to introduce new ideas, foster discussion, and encourage hands-on exploration.
Key Features
- 90–120 minutes
- One-time event
- Conceptual or topical focus
- Hands-on or guided activities
- Peer interaction and idea exchange
- Immediate relevance to participants' contexts
Open Up Your Course
Supporting Student Success with Open and Affordable Course Materials
Date: Thursday, February 5
Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Online - Zoom.
Discover how Open Educational Resources (OER) and affordable course materials can reduce costs and support student success in this workshop featuring practical strategies and Milner Library resources.
Creating a Culture of Academic Integrity Online
Date: Friday, February 6
Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Online - Zoom.
Explore practical strategies for promoting academic honesty in online courses through thoughtful assessment design, trust-building, and managing expectations with AI tools.
Building Regular and Substantive Interaction into Your Online Courses
Date: Wednesday, February 11
Time: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Online - Zoom
Learn what Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) means, why it’s required for online courses, and how to integrate it into your teaching to boost engagement and meet federal standards.
Building your Network of Support to Prepare you for Tenure and Promotion
Date: Friday, February 13
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: WIH 314
An informal panel discussion where senior faculty share strategies for navigating tenure, building support networks, and thriving in the first three years at ISU, with plenty of time for Q&A. Celebrate
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Dates:
Wednesday, March 18
Thursday, March 19
Time: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Celebrate Neurodiversity Week) with in-person events and an interactive online activity designed to deepen understanding of neurodivergent students, staff, and faculty.
Helping Students Learn How to Learn Online
Date:
Thursday, March 19
Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Learn how to promote metacognition and self-regulated learning in online courses with strategies for reflection, goal setting, and effective use of LMS tools.
Teaching Large Isn’t Small Work
A space for truth-telling, resource-sharing, and advocating for what large-class instructors need
Date:
Thursday, March 26
Time: 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
This session offers large-class instructors a collaborative space to share experiences, learn effective strategies, and discuss solutions for the unique challenges of teaching high-enrollment courses.
Fostering a Growth Mindset for Online Students
Date:
Thursday, April 9
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Discover evidence-based approaches to help online students build confidence, persistence, and motivation through course design, feedback, and communication that foster a growth mindset.