“Zero Textbook Cost.” It is a means of creating student equity, and it refers to a course that uses materials that cost nothing to students. It can include: Courses that have no textbooks; OER textbooks, books, or other Open Access course materials; Textbooks that are purchased via grants or other funding sources; Library material; or any combination of the above… Read more »
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Call for Proposals: Teach, Play, Learn
The Teach, Play, Learn Conference is accepting proposals for presentations on real-life usage, empirical studies, and theoretical discussions of game-based teaching and learning. We are particularly interested in interactive workshops involving the best practices of teaching with games or playful elements in the classroom. The conference will be held on Friday, July 19that IU South… Read more »
Book Instructional Design When It Works for You
The friendly neighborhood staff at UCET are on campus during Spring Break, but you may not be. Instructional design issues happen all the time. The University now has an Instructional Design Clinic staffed with experts and available 7 days a week until 8pm. No need to come to campus; consultations are offered virtually. Pick a… Read more »
Creating Usable and Engaging Canvas Courses (Course Design)
Join us to explore innovative ways to engage learners with course content. Discover effective organization strategies to lead students seamlessly through their learning journey. Craft a learner-centered syllabus that fosters motivation and success. Required for the Course Design Badge. Presenters: Catherine Hebert-Annis, Anna Michelle Martinez-Montavon Organizer: Anna Michelle Martinez-Montavon When: Monday, March 18, 2024 1 – 2:15 p.m…. Read more »
Special Events Planning w/ Media Services
Special Events Planning with Media Services & the Special Events Office We will discuss the proper procedures for getting the best events created for you and your school. Come and ask questions of Joel Langston, Manager of Media Services, and Eileen Villanueva of the Special Events Office. Tuesday, March 5, 2024 2 – 3 p.m…. Read more »
Students on the Spectrum (part of Teaching in Times of Change series)
UCET is hosting campus experts to help faculty with strategies for including students with autism spectrum disorder and those that consider themselves neurodiverse. Join us for either of these important conversations. Monday, March 4. 9-9:50 am. NS 245. [Register] Tuesday, March 5. 4-4:50 pm. NS 245 [Register]
2024 Midwest Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference
The 2024 Midwest SoTL Conference is on Friday, April 12 right here at Indiana University South Bend. The theme is quite timely: “Teaching Everyone Everywhere,” and our keynote speaker is the academic rockstar Peter Felten, Ph.D., author of Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College and Connections Are Everything: A College Student’s Guide to Relationship-Rich… Read more »
Teaching in Times of Change: Teaching Students on the Spectrum
Learn strategies for including students with autism spectrum disorder and those that consider themselves neurodiverse. Monday, March 4. 9-9:50 am. NS 245. [Register] Tuesday, March 5. 4-4:50 pm. NS 245 [Register]
Register for Midwest SoTL Conference
Please join us for the 2024 Midwest SoTL Conference on April 12 in person on the Indiana University South Bend campus. Our theme is “Teaching Everyone Everywhere” and our keynote speaker is Peter Felten, Ph.D., author of Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College and Connections Are Everything: A College Student’s Guide to… Read more »
Midwest SoTL – CFP Deadline is Soon!
We invite you to submit a proposal for the 2024 Midwest SoTL Conference, which will be held in person on the campus of IU South Bend on April 12, 2024. Our conference theme is Teaching Everyone Everywhere and our keynote speaker will be Peter Felten, who has published seven books about undergraduate education, including Connections are Everything: A… Read more »