Author Archives: Jeanna Towns

New Tool for Faculty Peer Review of Canvas Discussions

Faculty peer reviews of teaching benefit faculty and students in a variety of ways. Peer review is endorsed and recognized within and outside of OSU as an evidence-based practice that supports quality teaching, and is also a component of promotion … Continue reading

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Celebrating our Teaching Award Winners!

Every year, close to 2,000 OSU teaching faculty work hard to provide our students with an exceptional college experience. Being an effective educator takes work. Course design, assessment and course delivery all involve energy. Over the last few years, our … Continue reading

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JOIN CTL’s “Read, Reflect, Reform” Spring Book Club

Join the Center for Teaching and Learning’s “Are You IN(clusive)? READ, REFLECT, REFORM” Spring Book Club. The Read, Reflect, Reform book clubs use a blended format with 2 synchronous meetings (times set by the group, in person or remote) and asynchronous activities. Activities commence Spring Term 2023. … Continue reading

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Radical Empathy: 5 Ways to Make Your Teaching More Inclusive

By Katie Hubler, Ph.D., CTL Special Projects Fellow. Katie’s area of expertise is radical empathy in teaching; well-balanced teaching; course and assignment redesign; and education in the Anthropocene. What is radical empathy? “Radical Empathy” (RE) is a model of holistic, … Continue reading

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RSVP NOW for the CTL’s Celebration of Quality Teaching!!

Thursday, May 4, 2023, 4:30pm – Reception to follow | MU Horizon Room 49 Hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be served after a short program recognizing Teaching Awardees, and a presentation by Dwaine Plaza, recipient of the … Continue reading

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Course Design Bootcamp

Have you heard of the Course Design Institute? How about the Course Design Bootcamp? Join the CTL in a streamlined sequence of workshops and activities to learn backwards course design approaches to (re)develop your course. Two consecutive Friday afternoons. March … Continue reading

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Center for Teaching and Learning Opportunities

We are nearing the end of Fall term.  As we descend into the hectic last week of the term, here are some great opportunities for December and beyond (space limited so sign up soon). Also help us shape your future … Continue reading

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COME VISIT THE MEDIA HUB!!

Faculty Media Center and Student Multimedia Services have combined into MEDIA HUB! Come meet your Media Hub team, tour the studios, and learn about how Media Hub can help elevate your multimedia content during their Open House: Tuesday, October 25th … Continue reading

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How to Read for a Course

About the Author: Syd Pruitt is a senior undergraduate honors student studying Psychology, English, and Education. She is currently in the process of applying to PhD programs around the country to further her study of Psychology and the impact that teaching … Continue reading

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Enhance Your Teaching and Build Confidence

Looking for an enjoyable way to reinvigorate your on-campus teaching practice this autumn? Join the Fall ’22 Resilient Teaching Faculty Learning Communities sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Academic Technologies. A cohort of faculty from across … Continue reading

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