CETL Open House Mocktail Recipes | | |
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Reynolds Culinary students teamed up with CETL to host an Open House on September 19, celebrating the official grand opening of CETL's new offices in Burnette Hall, as well as the kickoff to the academic year. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and refreshing mocktails, all original creations by the students. We are thrilled to share these student-crafted mocktails in our newly published Open House Mocktail Recipes book—perfect for your next event! The book also features photos from the celebration, showcasing our talented culinary students alongside the full recipes. Download it today! | |
Faculty Reading Corner: Corequisite Courses | |
Transforming developmental education at community college through equity-minded leadership
This article draws attention to exceptional leadership practices of faculty as instructors and administrators who are effective at facilitating success among racially minoritized students and students from low-income families who are placed in developmental education.
Hernandez, S. H., McKinney, L., Burridge, A., & O'Brien, C. A. (2023). Transforming developmental education at community colleges through equity- minded leadership. In J. Burmicky & C. Hartman (Eds). Equity-driven and social justice-oriented leadership. New Directions for Community Colleges, 2023, pp. 89-103.
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In Case You Missed It:
Fostering a Growth Mindset Presentation
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Missed Laura Faulcon's "Growing Your Students" session from Reynolds In-Service Day? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! This insightful presentation focused on how you can cultivate a growth mindset in your students by connecting your course objectives with their career and professional goals.
By showing students the purpose behind what they’re learning and how it aligns with their future aspirations, you can foster a deeper sense of motivation and purpose to learning. Using your existing course objectives to bring students back to this focus helps them develop a growth mindset, empowering them to view challenges as opportunities for growth, both academically and in their career paths.
Stay tuned for more sessions like this and discover how small shifts in teaching can make a big impact on student success!
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Observation Form Open Comments | |
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It's that time of year! These observation forms have been developed over the past year based on CETL faculty fellowship work, the Faculty Senate input on teaching excellence, and with other stakeholders to better align with the four aspects of the teaching domain that faculty are evaluated on.
Attached to the form are both drafts that have been developed. Ideally, these will replace the current faculty evaluation forms for in-person courses. (Online courses will be evaluated based on QM and the outcomes of the Chancellor's online learning workgroup).
Please complete this form no later than Friday, November 1, 2024 by reading the documents and answering the questions. Please be as specific as possible.
Thank you for your feedback!
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Equity Reading Group Seats Still Available! | | |
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"Promoting Belonging, Growth Mindset, and Resilience to Foster Student Success"
by Amy Baldwin, Bryce D. Bunting, Doug Daugherty, Latoya Lewis , & Tim Steenbergh
In recent years, growth mindset, resilience, and belonging have become popular topics for research and practice among college educators. The authors of this new volume deepen the conversation around these noncognitive factors that significantly impact student success. Along with offering support for the development of learning mindsets, this book contains strategies for faculty and staff to consider as they create initiatives, programs, and assessments for use in and outside the classroom.
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There are still spots available in this semester's Equity Reading Group. CETL's Equity Reading Group is a faculty-led initiative where participants read books together throughout the semester to discuss strategies to cultivate inclusive and equitable approaches to teaching and improving student learning and success.
Dr. Jennifer Hitchcock is leading this fall semester's sessions. Upcoming meetings will be held in Zoom on October 17, November 7, and December 5. If you have any questions or would like to participate, please email Jennifer Hitchcock to receive a copy of the book (supplies limited) and the links to participate in the Zoom sessions.
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Canvas Release & Deploy Notes | |
CETL regularly curates recent Canvas updates that we believe are most relevant to your teaching and learning needs. Each update is carefully selected to ensure faculty are informed about new tools and features that can enhance course delivery and student engagement. Stay up-to-date with the latest improvements to make the most of your Canvas experience! | | |
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SpeedGrader: Rich Content Editor Features Available
In SpeedGrader, certain Rich Content Editor (RCE) features are available when commenting. Additionally, instructors can edit comment drafts.
This change allows instructors to provide more detailed and formatted feedback to students by emphasizing key points, organizing information clearly, and including external resources directly in their comments. This enhanced feedback improves communication, making it easier for students to understand the feedback and take action on it.
Canvas Deploy Notes (2024-09-11)
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SpeedGrader: Equation Editor Added to Rich Content Editor
The Equation Editor function is added to the Rich Content Editor in SpeedGrader. This feature enables instructors to incorporate math equations into their comments on assignments.
Canvas Deploy Notes (2024-09-25)
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New Quizzes: Add Time to Existing Quiz Sessions
While a New Quiz attempt is ongoing, instructors can moderate a quiz and extend the time allotted for the quiz. Additionally, the student course-level accommodation modal link is moved to the Student column. Previously, this was linked in the Accommodations column.
This feature allows instructors to accommodate students who may need extra time due to various circumstances by providing additional time during an active quiz session.
Canvas Release Notes (2024-10-19)
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New Quizzes: Manage Student Result View
In the New Quizzes Settings, instructors can select the timing and visibility of feedback and correct answers for students.
This feature helps instructors enhance learning by timing feedback to reinforce understanding, encourage independent learning, and prevent cheating. It also allows for better alignment with review sessions and ensures fairness by standardizing the feedback process for all students.
Canvas Release Notes (2024-10-19)
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TILT & Growth Mindset Support | | |
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CETL would like to remind faculty to reach out to Jennifer Hitchcock with any questions about applying TILT or growth mindset strategies in your courses. | |
Missed a FLO? We Got You Covered! | |
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CETL understands that many faculty juggle teaching with other commitments and may not always have the flexibility to attend our Faculty Learning Opportunities (FLOs) during regular working hours. That's why we make every effort to record as many FLOs as possible, allowing you to access valuable professional development on your own time. Be sure to check out our library of recorded sessions to stay engaged and enhance your teaching skills when it fits your schedule!
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LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor Webinars | |
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This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor even more effective and easy to use.
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