Faculty writing retreats
For Spring 2021, we have simplified the Virtual Writing Retreat sign up process. Each month, we will have a two-day session with day-long Zoom rooms open. People may drop in and out as they please and work together virtually for as long as they like. Each Zoom link will be good for both days of each month’s retreat. We will schedule any workshops or special activities during the same Zoom meetings. Please email facultywriting@missouristate.edu with any questions or feedback.
Spring 2021 retreat schedule
Thursday, January 21, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday, January 22, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Use link: https://missouristate.zoom.us/j/93301606979
Thursday, February 18, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 19, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Use link: https://missouristate.zoom.us/j/93643225466
Thursday, March 25, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday, March 26, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Use link: https://missouristate.zoom.us/j/95728336863
Thursday, April 22, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday, April 23, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Use link: https://missouristate.zoom.us/j/95018181528
Wednesday, May 19, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 20, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday, May 21, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Use link: https://missouristate.zoom.us/j/92290130095
Mindful Writing Series
NCTE is offering a Mindful Writing Series every Saturday from January 9 to February 13. Sessions are hosted by Dr. Alexandria Peary. Dr. Peary specializes in mindful writing presenting a 2019 TEDx talk titled “How Mindfulness Can Transform the Way You Write.” We are at risk for burnout and COVID fatigue and this impacts our writing as well. This series is designed to help you refuel and find balance. Sessions will include guest speakers and experts on mindfulness and guided meditation. This series is NOT sequential, you can participate in any of the sessions that work with your schedule. There is a registration fee of $10 per session or $60 for the series. Mindful Writing Series Registration. Contact facultywriting@missouristate.edu for additional information or if any questions.
Nominations for FCTL Teaching Excellence Awards are now open
Nominations will be accepted until January 29, 2021
These awards recognize the outstanding achievements of faculty in the areas of:
- Inclusive teaching practices
- High-impact practices
- Online teaching
- Per-course teaching
Online nominations can be submitted by students, self-nominations, or nominated by other faculty, program coordinators, or department head. To be eligible for the FCTL Teaching Excellence Awards, full-time faculty must have at least one year of teaching experience at MSU and per-course faculty must have taught at least one full semester. Contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning if you have questions.
Free resources for creating blended and online instruction
Check out these resources:
- EdSurge Digital Learning Network Higher Ed Home page
- Faculty Focus Home page
- IDEA Research and Resources Home page
- The K. Patricia Cross Academy Techniques Video Library
- OER Commons Home page
- Stanford – Tomorrow’s Professor Postings
- American Journal of Distance Education
- College Teaching
What is the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning?
The FCTL supports teaching excellence for faculty at all levels. Check out the many support services offered by the FCTL to see how you can benefit.
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