Center for Teaching and Learning
professional development opportuNITIES
Canvas Mini-Course: Starting the Semester Strong
Start the semester with confidence by completing this self-paced Canvas mini-course designed to help faculty establish a strong foundation for student success. Participants will explore strategies for creating a welcoming course environment, organizing content, communicating expectations, and engaging students from day one.
RESOURCE: Beyond Basic PowerPoint for Presentations
Move beyond traditional slide presentations by learning techniques that increase engagement and improve visual communication. Participants will explore effective design principles, accessibility features, multimedia integration, and interactive presentation strategies that create memorable learning experiences. Review curated content from LinkedIn Learning.
RESOURCE: Teaching through Active and Engaged Learning
Explore evidence-based instructional strategies that shift students from passive listeners to active participants. Faculty will discover practical techniques for promoting collaboration, critical thinking, and deeper learning in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments. Review curated content from LinkedIn Learning.
WORKSHOP: Creating and Using Assignment Rubrics in Canvas
Learn how well-designed rubrics can improve grading consistency, provide meaningful feedback, and communicate expectations clearly to students. Participants will build Canvas rubrics, align them with learning outcomes, and discover strategies that save time while enhancing student success.
READING CLUB: Fall Faculty Reading Club Teaching with AI by Bowen & Watson
Join colleagues for engaging discussions centered on Teaching with AI by Bowen and Watson. Through bi-weekly conversations, faculty will examine practical ways to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into teaching while maintaining academic integrity and promoting meaningful student learning.
WORKSHOP: Fostering Student Self-Efficacy
Students who believe they can succeed are more likely to persist and perform well academically. This workshop explores instructional strategies that build confidence, encourage resilience, and promote student ownership of learning through intentional course design and supportive teaching practices.
WORKSHOP: Introduction to Hypothesis for Annotating
Discover how collaborative annotation can increase student engagement and improve reading comprehension. This workshop introduces Hypothesis, an interactive annotation tool that allows students to discuss readings directly within course materials while developing critical thinking and analytical skills.
WORKSHOP: Quality Matters Teaching
Identify your technology skills gaps and be able to fill those gaps through available resources. This workshop is part of the Higher Ed Teaching Online Certificate (TOC).
FLYER I *INVITATION ONLY *
WORKSHOP: Canvas Bootcamp Part 1, Level II
Take your Canvas skills to the next level by exploring tools that increase student engagement and interaction. Participants will learn how to incorporate discussions, multimedia, collaborative activities, announcements, and other Canvas features that create dynamic learning experiences.
WORKSHOP: QEM Grant Lifecycle Workshop - DAY 1
Two-day grant development workshop designed as a “Grant Lifecycle” workshop as part of a national capacity building effort to strengthen STEM ecosystems and provide resources and support for STEM research and development.
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED *
WORKSHOP: QEM Grant Lifecycle Workshop - DAY 2
Two-day grant development workshop designed as a “Grant Lifecycle” workshop as part of a national capacity building effort to strengthen STEM ecosystems and provide resources and support for STEM research and development.
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED *
READING CLUB: Fall Faculty Reading Club Teaching with AI by Bowen & Watson
Join colleagues for engaging discussions centered on Teaching with AI by Bowen and Watson. Through bi-weekly conversations, faculty will examine practical ways to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into teaching while maintaining academic integrity and promoting meaningful student learning.
WORKSHOP: Watermark Faculty Success Training
Learn how to effectively use Watermark Faculty Success to document, organize, and showcase your teaching, scholarship, service, and professional accomplishments. This hands-on training introduces faculty to the platform's core features and demonstrates how to efficiently maintain accurate records that support annual evaluations, accreditation reporting, promotion and tenure, and institutional effectiveness initiatives. Participants will learn how to navigate the system, update profile information, record academic activities, and generate reports.
CANVAS MINI-COURSE: Spearheading Student Success at Half-time
Online Mid-semester is the perfect time to re-engage students and improve outcomes. This self-paced mini-course provides practical strategies for identifying struggling students, providing meaningful feedback, increasing motivation, and helping students finish the semester successfully.
WORKSHOP: The Importance of Feedback Loops in Engaging Students
Effective feedback is more than grading—it is an ongoing conversation that promotes learning. This workshop explores strategies for providing timely, actionable feedback while creating opportunities for students to reflect, respond, and improve throughout the learning process.
READING CLUB: Fall Faculty Reading Club Teaching with AI by Bowen & Watson
Join colleagues for engaging discussions centered on Teaching with AI by Bowen and Watson. Through bi-weekly conversations, faculty will examine practical ways to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into teaching while maintaining academic integrity and promoting meaningful student learning.
WORKSHOP: Watermark Faculty Success Training
Learn how to effectively use Watermark Faculty Success to document, organize, and showcase your teaching, scholarship, service, and professional accomplishments. This hands-on training introduces faculty to the platform's core features and demonstrates how to efficiently maintain accurate records that support annual evaluations, accreditation reporting, promotion and tenure, and institutional effectiveness initiatives. Participants will learn how to navigate the system, update profile information, record academic activities, and generate reports.
WORKSHOP: Quality Matters Teaching Course 2: Evaluating Your Course Design
Evaluate the instructional design of online courses using established quality assurance standards and rectify deficiencies through teaching. This workshop is part of the Higher Ed Teaching Online Certificate (TOC).
FLYER I INVITATION ONLY
WORKSHOP: Canvas Bootcamp Part 1, Level III: Advanced Canvas Design
Complete the first Canvas Bootcamp series by exploring advanced Canvas features that streamline teaching and enhance the student experience. Topics include learning mastery, analytics, advanced assignments, communication tools, and course optimization.
READING CLUB: Fall Faculty Reading Club Teaching with AI by Bowen & Watson
Join colleagues for engaging discussions centered on Teaching with AI by Bowen and Watson. Through bi-weekly conversations, faculty will examine practical ways to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into teaching while maintaining academic integrity and promoting meaningful student learning.
WORKSHOP: Quality Matters Teaching Online Certificate Course 3: Exploring Your Institution’s Policies
Determine institutional policies related to online teaching at your institution. This workshop is part of the Higher Ed Teaching Online Certificate (TOC).
FLYER I INVITATION ONLY
READING CLUB: Fall Faculty Reading Club Teaching with AI by Bowen & Watson
Join colleagues for engaging discussions centered on Teaching with AI by Bowen and Watson. Through bi-weekly conversations, faculty will examine practical ways to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into teaching while maintaining academic integrity and promoting meaningful student learning.
WORKSHOP: Putting the Passion Back in TeachinG
Reconnect with the purpose that inspired you to teach. Through reflection, practical strategies, and collaborative discussion, participants will explore ways to combat burnout, renew enthusiasm, and create meaningful learning experiences for themselves and their students.
READING CLUB: Fall Faculty Reading Club Teaching with AI by Bowen & Watson
Join colleagues for engaging discussions centered on Teaching with AI by Bowen and Watson. Through bi-weekly conversations, faculty will examine practical ways to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into teaching while maintaining academic integrity and promoting meaningful student learning.
Adjunct Orientation (College of Education): Course Building, Minimum Standards, RSI & ADA/testing Accommodations
This hands-on workshop will guide you through building an organized, engaging course that meets Harris-Stowe State University's Minimum Use Standards. Participants will learn best practices for creating modules, organizing content, setting up assignments, and preparing students for a successful learning experience. Participants will also learn the basics of ADA accommodations and testing procedures.