TLC Bi-Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday,
November 13th, 2024
Good morning, K-Staters!
We are now in Week 13 of the Fall 2024 semester, and the Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) would like to remind you of our commitment to support your efforts in teaching, mentoring, and advising. We are excited to announce the various priorities, events, and resources that are designed to advance teaching and learning at K-State. This video explains what the TLC can do for you.
TLC Programs & Events
Our Professional Development (PD) Series occurs on Wednesdays at 12 noon via Zoom. All events are free, and no registration is required. The schedule is posted on the Upcoming Events page of our website and on our social media: Facebook, and YouTube.
- On Wednesday, November 13th, Brandie Disberger will lead an event on ‘A Comprehensive Curriculum Review Process’
- On Wednesday, November 20th, Marcos Mendez & Karan Bhatia will lead an event on ‘Mental Health Awareness & Stress Management’
- On Wednesday, December 4th, Melissa Glaser will lead an event on ‘Work- life Balance’
Also, if you are interested in earning a PD Certificate or becoming a TLC Fellow for this academic year, check out the requirements on our website.
Teaching with AI Series
As part of this year’s Teaching with AI Series, Cydney Alexis and Theresa Merrick Cassidy presented, “Teaching with AI: A Plan to Adapt & Innovate your Teaching this Year” in our Professional Development Series. Upcoming events this semester include the following:
- Thursday, November 14 – Book Club – Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning. Register here.
Virtual Book Study: Small Teaching Online
The third and final part of Suzanne Porath's book club on Small Teaching Online by Flower Darby and James M. Lang will take place on Friday, December 6, from 1–2 pm via zoom. Register Here
Engage the Sage Videos to Support Excellent Teaching
We would like to remind you of several video resources as part of Dr. Don Saucier’s YouTube channel, Engage the Sage, that are particularly relevant for the end of the semester:
- Rocking the Last Day (7:52)
- Thanking Students for the Semester (4:51)
- Five Things to Do During the Grumpy Time of the Semester (7:35)
- Managing End of the Semester Chaos (7:39)
Thank You
We are grateful for your continued support of your students and colleagues and hope you take advantage of the resources available to you at K-State, including us at the TLC, throughout the upcoming semester. Thank you for all you do for your colleagues and our students. And thank you for advancing K-State’s teaching and learning mission with energy and optimism.
Sincerely,