The office of the executive vice president and the provost has requested an evaluation of the current learning management system, Blackboard Learn, that is being used and supported by the university. The review will provide the opportunity to reconsider faculty and student learning management needs and evaluate possible alternatives to our current system. If you would like … [Read more...] about Participate in the open LMS review project
Join experienced Education Abroad faculty directors for lunch on Wednesday, April 12, from 12:30 to 2 pm in PSU 308 to learn about developing one- to eight-week programs. Topics include logistics and budgeting, research opportunities, cultural awareness, going "off the grid," enriching academic content, and Peace Corps Prep. Learn about the exciting possibilities that Education … [Read more...] about Thinking of leading a short-term education abroad program?
Shared sisterhood faculty learning community This Faculty Learning Community (FLC) will have women and men explore their own identities and discuss ways to forge deeper relations across differences and create more inclusive environments on campus. Members will receive a copy of the book, Shared Sisterhood: How to take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work … [Read more...] about FCTL events and announcements
Frank Einhellig Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum (EIDF) Date: April 29, 2023 Location: PSU Grand Ballroom The Frank Einhellig Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum (EIDF) is a celebration of graduate student achievements, and we invite you to join us to offer your encouragement and take part in the discussions our students have started. Please note this important … [Read more...] about What’s happening in the Graduate College
The Online Learning Consortium has partnered with EveryLearner Everywhere and developed two self-paced workshops for online per-course instructors and supporting department administrators to help increase connections and collaborations among students in the online environment. Teaching as online adjunct faculty: Practical resources for instruction This session is geared … [Read more...] about Free workshops for per-course instructors teaching online
Event Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 The FCTL Advisory Council is proud to announce that James M. Lang, Ph.D. will be this year’s keynote speaker. James is author of six books, the most recent of which are: Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It (2020) Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning 2016), and Cheating … [Read more...] about Make plans to attend the 38th Annual Showcase on Teaching and Learning in August