This is a space designed to support YOU.
We’ll keep it simple – any here either A. is trying to make your life easier, or B. is investing in your development as a professional.
It’s not a doomscroll device…it’s a hopequest endeavor.
Tell us what you need – we’ll get to it. In the meantime, enjoy the feed!
Welcome to the last half of the semester!! Now is a great time, before Finals and the holidays, to get in some professional development hours. Here’s a couple more options!
QM Workshops: these are asynchronous workshops on various different aspects of online teaching. Let me know if you’re interested, and we will get you signed up – there’s funding available!
AI Playground for Educators: tomorrow! Register here
We have LOTS of options for Professional Development, open to full-timers and adjuncts alike. š Here’s some upcoming options!
If you have any suggestions or needs for professional development, please let me know! Email me at [email protected].
Happy 26-27 Academic Year! Bookmark this site for access to quicklinks, announcements, professional development, and helpful documents and resources for faculty at CASC.
Check out the new documents just uploaded, including:
As always, I’m here for you!
Sarah Brown
Director of Online Learning
[email protected]
Join us for OER Essentials: From Basics to Building on Friday 1:00 – 5:00pm.
Whether you are experienced in OER or a beginner, there will be valuable information for all! Don’t miss this!
Register to get a join link! Please share this with your colleagues!
All who register will receive the recordings and resources next week.
Those who participate, either synchronously or asynchronously, and pass the associated assessment, will receive a digital badge issued from OSRHE.
Need a break from teaching, grading, planning, etc.? Spring Break is coming. But in the meantime, check out this microlesson. Super fun to click through, and some really good, positive vibes.
I’m not even going to tell you what it’s about. š
…or, two opportunities for professional development focused on AI. š This first one really focuses on student engagement as well!
Scaling AI-Powered Learning and Engagement: Anthology
Students on AI and Education: OKLIS
Get ready for Fix Your Content Day 2025 by completing this training!
Time required: about 3-3.5 hours total to watch all recordings and take the assessment.
Watch/read/listen at your own pace.
When you’re finished, complete the assessment for a badge to show completion.
Take the Assessment: Faculty Accessibility Training Assessment
As requested, here’s some resources on Student Engagement, especially in online course contexts!
The Bridge is a faculty-only flexible physical space, outfitted with tech and comfy alternative seating. Its primary purpose is to provide you with a always-reserved space for a meeting, for working on your online course, for a change of scenery, for new ideas (there’s books and iPads in there!), to pick up some resources (like lights and cameras), and for training.
In the recent survey I sent out (fill it out here if you want!), here were the top needs:
So cookies, encouragement, and professional development – here you are! š
Previously, we’ve asked for what topics you’d like covered in professional development. Here’s what you said:
So – Blackboard features and student engagement, coming up! š
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