Best practices for online teaching tell us that building community and creating a personal connection with our students has a positive impact on student motivation, engagement, and retention (Kwinn, 2018). Having social presence and a sense of belonging increases persistence and diminishes feelings of isolation (Nilson & Goodson, 2021). Evidence-based standards like Quality … [Read more...] about Good to know! Reconnecting online and in-person
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Camtasia is a screen-recording software that allows you to create and edit videos directly from your desktop. You can pre-record instructional videos that can then be used in an online course, flipped instruction, or to enhance learning in a face-to-face class. Faculty and staff may request a license from the IT service portal at any time. Camtasia can be installed on your … [Read more...] about Camtasia is now available campus-wide
The University Libraries is seeking faculty feedback through a new market research survey. The survey is open to all current MSU faculty members. Responses may take approximately 5 minutes. Take the University Libraries Faculty Survey The purpose of the survey is to explore faculty perceptions of academic libraries and gauge the frequency in which the library’s resources … [Read more...] about Complete the University Libraries faculty survey
Faculty Writing Retreats Faculty Writing Retreats (in-person and virtual) will help you meet your writing goals for the year. Begin new articles, revise and resubmit, polish your book proposal, complete your last edits, and connect and collaborate with other faculty scholars. Register through My Learning Connection for any of the following dates. If you register, you may … [Read more...] about FCTL events and announcements
International travel grants The deadlines for International Travel applications for Spring and Summer are April 15th and July 15th. The funding is to support faculty international travel that will “advance the university mission, in a manner related to the research of the faculty member.” This funding is provided to support faculty presentation of research. The … [Read more...] about What’s happening in the Graduate College
Seats are limited – contact the FCTL today! The COVID-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented challenges to the educational system and many educators faced disruption to their careers. Many of us felt mentally and physically exhausted wondering if we could find joy and happiness in our careers again? This new online course was developed by higher ed faculty for faculty to … [Read more...] about Virtual class for faculty – “The Wellbeing Elixir”