Training & Events

This session is a small-group workshop designed to help faculty develop questions (and the skills to develop more questions later) that are helpful in creating student engagement in online discussion boards. Participants will leave with one or more developed discussion questions at the end of the session.

Open To
Instructors, Faculty, Grad. Assistants

Location
Webex

Microsoft Forms, a feature-rich tool included in the Microsoft 365 suite, empowers users to create custom surveys, quizzes, and forms. It offers an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, making form creation quick and hassle-free. Results are automatically stored and can be effortlessly exported for deeper analysis. So whether you’re designing a survey for feedback, RSVP tracking or a quiz for employee training, Microsoft Forms makes the process seamless. This webinar will focus on how Microsoft Forms can be used in your day-to-day operations and provide a basic overview of creating a custom form.

Open To
MSU Staff and Faculty

Location
Online only

Microsoft Forms, a feature-rich tool included in the Microsoft 365 suite, empowers users to create custom surveys, quizzes, and forms. It offers an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, making form creation quick and hassle-free. Results are automatically stored and can be effortlessly exported for deeper analysis. So whether you’re designing a survey for feedback, RSVP tracking or a quiz for employee training, Microsoft Forms makes the process seamless. This webinar will focus on how Microsoft Forms can be used in your day-to-day operations and provide a basic overview of creating a custom form.

Open To
MSU Staff and Faculty

Location
Online only

Learn how to promote active learning in your online course by implementing the practice of guided notetaking. We’ll go over different styles of guided notetaking, basic guidelines for developing guided notes, and why this practice is beneficial to your students.

Open To
Instructors, Faculty, Grad. Assistants

Location
Webex

In this Interactive Learning Tools session, we’ll discuss how to utilize Microsoft Teams in your courses. Teams can make collaboration seamless and easy for students and instructors. Let us show you how to take advantage of this tool in the online classroom.

Open To
Instructors, Faculty, Grad. Assistants

Location
Webex

The semester is wrapping up, and you want to ensure your students finish strong! This session will discuss how to end your course on a positive note and reinstate essential takeaways.

Open To
Instructors, Faculty, Grad. Assistants

Location
Webex

Join us as we celebrate the incredible contributions of our MSU faculty and staff to student success! This special event will highlight and honor the dedication of our educators, including a milestone achievement—the first graduating class of the Maroon Academy for Teaching Excellence. We will also recognize participants in other impactful professional development programs, such as the New Faculty Teaching Academy, Continual Improvement: A Teacher's Quest!, and Online Teaching 101. Following a brief program of recognitions, we’ll create space for meaningful dialogue among colleagues to reflect on and share instructional lessons from this past year. Let’s come together to celebrate, reflect, and connect. We hope to see you there!

Open To
MSU Instructors of Record and Supporters

Location
Coskrey Auditorium Memorial Hall

Want to be more intentional, reflective, and thoughtful in your teaching practice? Whether you are applying for an award or preparing your promotion package, join the Center's Teaching Portfolio Workshop! This 3-week online workshop will be delivered asynchronously on Canvas from May 12th to June 2nd. Please disregard specific start and end times in the system; assignments are structured with flexible deadlines, with the first assignment due on May 19th. Overview Participants will develop clear and concise evidence of teaching effectiveness. The workshop focuses on reflective practices and intentional documentation of teaching philosophies and methods. Modules Purpose, Elements, and Teaching Philosophy: This module helps you decide what elements to include in your portfolio, compose your critical teaching philosophy statement, and write an inclusive teaching statement. It includes examples from award-winning faculty and culminates in submitting your personal teaching philosophy statement. Experience, Responsibilities, Instructional Methods, and Assessment: This module guides you in writing the teaching responsibilities statement, producing a Curriculum Vitae, and developing the Instructional Methods and Assessment section. You'll review and discuss examples from award-winning faculty. The module ends with the submission of a draft of the Instructional Methods or Assessment section, or a Statement of Teaching Responsibilities or Teaching Experience. Evidence, Formatting, and Continuous Improvement: This module assists you in providing evidence of instructional quality, completing a plan for continuous improvement, and formatting your teaching portfolio. It explores various approaches to evidencing instructional quality and includes examples of Course Self-Evaluations from award-winning instructors. The module culminates with the submission of a Course Self-Evaluation or Plan for Continuous Improvement. Participants This program is suitable for faculty, postdocs, and graduate students who wish to explain and document their instructional approaches. Recognition Upon successful completion of all assignments, participants will be awarded the Teaching Portfolio Workshop badge, recognizing their dedication to continual improvement and reflective teaching. Additionally, these achievements will be celebrated at the annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon in May.

Open To
Faculty, Post Docs, Graduate Students

Location
Online in Canvas

This asynchronous online training opportunity will run from July 21st to August 11th and is tailored for faculty members with zero to three years of teaching experience. OVERVIEW The New Faculty Teaching Academy is a free and optional program designed to enhance teaching skills. The course is divided into three weekly modules, each focusing on crucial aspects of effective teaching in higher education. MODULES 1. Organization and Planning: This module provides critical lessons regarding instructional design including course design basics, syllabus creation, and course scheduling. Participants will also learn critical MSU Policies and Procedures for teachers and complete the module by preparing their course syllabus to ensure preparation for teaching in the upcoming semester. 2. Engagement: In this module, participants will learn core classroom strategies that promote student engagement. Topics covered include effective presentation techniques, active learning strategies, and managing classroom dialogue. Participants will complete the module by creating a plan for an early class period that is focused, effective, and engaging. 3. Communication: The final module focuses on building rapport and effective communication. Participants will gain insights into various topics, such as communicating expectations, providing constructive feedback, and efficient grading practices. The module concludes with creating a comprehensive communication plan to establish strong connections. RECOGNITION Upon successful completion of all assignments, participants will be awarded the New Faculty Teaching Academy badge, recognizing dedication to continual improvement of teaching skills. Additionally, these achievements will be recognized at the annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon in May.

Open To
Teachers with 0-3 years experience

Location
Online in Canvas

This asynchronous online course introduces instructors to the best practices of online instruction. Successful completion leads to the online teaching certification as well as the Online 101 Digital Badge. Delivered 100% online in Canvas, there will be no live meetings. Please ignore start/end times as the system requires these to be entered.

Open To
faculty, instructors, teaching staff/GA

Location
Online - https://canvas.msstate.edu/

Our university is committed to delivering the highest quality instruction, and we believe that a classroom observation can significantly contribute to your growth as an effective teacher while showcasing your dedication to continuous improvement. Participating in a classroom observation offers numerous benefits, including enhancing your teaching effectiveness, fostering greater student engagement, and providing a focused pathway for professional development. By signing up for a classroom observation, we will visit one of your class sessions and offer valuable feedback on your lesson planning and delivery. The CTLs Classroom Observation process includes a pre-observation meeting, an in-class observation, a student survey, and a post-observation discussion. Through this comprehensive approach, we ensure that the observation experience is thorough and constructive. Upon completion of the observation process, you will receive a detailed Observation Report presented in a standardized format. The report will encompass insights from the observation, valuable student feedback, and practical suggestions for future improvements, ultimately assisting you in refining your teaching techniques. If you have any further questions, please visit our webpage: https://www.ctl.msstate.edu/services/teaching-feedback-person-courses. Please disregard the start and end times required by our online registration system. After the registration deadline on September 8th, we will contact registrants to schedule a suitable day and time for the observation.

Open To

Location
Your Classroom