{"id":4824,"date":"2025-01-16T09:57:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T17:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/osuteaching\/?p=4824"},"modified":"2025-01-16T09:57:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T17:57:54","slug":"empower-your-teaching-winter-25-professional-development-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/osuteaching\/2025\/01\/16\/empower-your-teaching-winter-25-professional-development-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Empower your teaching: Winter &#8217;25 professional development events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1441\/files\/2025\/01\/Winter-2025.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1441\/files\/2025\/01\/Winter-2025.png?resize=1920%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Winter Term 2025 Events\" class=\"wp-image-4829\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:1300px;height:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1441\/files\/2025\/01\/Winter-2025.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1441\/files\/2025\/01\/Winter-2025.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1441\/files\/2025\/01\/Winter-2025.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1441\/files\/2025\/01\/Winter-2025.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1441\/files\/2025\/01\/Winter-2025.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ef37c9920fc435e6593ba0075b92b20d\" style=\"color:#1481a2\">Teaching faculty, mark your calendars!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-828c0d969188b3caf1f5de0ad4fc345c\" style=\"background-color:#d6ecfe\">Engage with colleagues in these events brought to you by the Center for Teaching and Learning. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/ctl.oregonstate.edu\/workshops-events\">CTL Workshops &amp; Events<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/events.oregonstate.edu\/department\/academic_tech\/calendar\">Academic Technology Events<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/faculty\/development\/teaching-workshops.htm\">Ecampus Online Teaching Workshops and Events<\/a> for the latest updates and details about teaching-related professional development opportunities. Also see <a href=\"https:\/\/canvas.oregonstate.edu\/courses\/1965953\/pages\/upcoming-ai-events-and-past-recordings\">upcoming AI events and past recordings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-937c72dcfd14c6ef86633b265b55f965\" id=\"Fall24Week2\" style=\"color:#1481a2\">Week 3: January 20 to 24<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-458a89893af76243818a0d20def620d1\">Using Multimodal Assignments to Champion Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Learning, QT Talk, Principle 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuesday, January 21, 3:30 \u2013 4:20 p.m. | hybrid event: Austin 126 and Zoom &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ideal-logic.com\/osucoreeducation?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_24cd63d5a0e6\">Register<\/a>\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Researchers in education, psychology, and related fields understand that the growing linguistic, ideological, and cultural diversity of college students requires instruction that leverages multimodal assignments. By varying how students consume, evaluate, and share academic information, instructors can create a more equitable and inclusive learning ecosystem. This session will discuss the benefits and barriers instructors may encounter as they implement multimodal assignments in their college classroom.`<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QT Talks are 50-minute interactive sessions that focus on research, pedagogical strategies, and examples for integrating the three principles of <a href=\"https:\/\/ctl.oregonstate.edu\/quality-teaching-qt-framework\">OSU&#8217;s Quality Teaching Framework<\/a> into your teaching practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitated by Johnathan Andicoechea, Ph.D. | Instructor | Department of Integrative Biology<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-52207bef9502a9b368707413a6d95718\">Sparkshop: Making Assignments More Transparent to Advance Student Learning Success: Strategies and Tips<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Friday, January 24, noon to 12:20 p.m. |  Zoom &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ideal-logic.com\/osucoreeducation?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_b600f678a40a\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Part of the CTL&#8217;s Teaching for Student Success Series<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wondering how to excite your students to complete assignments successfully? Join CTL sparkshop to explore evidence-based strategies for moving less transparent to more transparent assignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sparkshops are 20-minute Zoom mini-workshops, which focus on small teaching interventions that instructors can apply to improve student learning. They are meant to spark conversations and the exploration of a teaching-related topic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitator: Funmi Amobi, CTL<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39dfafe3f7d1b8dcf6be36534f84c674\" style=\"color:#1481a2\">Week 4: January 27 to 31<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-a607cfc4d18cbc5fff3ddd3b5a106b0c\">Workshop: Course Strategies for Supporting Every Student Graduates<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wednesday, January 29, 2 to 2:50 p.m. |\u00a0hybrid event: LInC 343 and Zoom &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ideal-logic.com\/osucoreeducation?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_04b3081abf1a\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Part of the CTL&#8217;s Teaching for Student Success Series<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OSU\u2019s strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared, challenges instructors to clear barriers and support learners so that every student has an equal opportunity to graduate. This workshop describes strategies that instructors can incorporate into their courses to improve student success, while maintaining rigor and high academic standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitator: Ashley Holmes, Ph.D. | Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning | Division of Academic Affairs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce07b627d7a6e3256d9d7d1dcb7fa20d\" style=\"color:#1481a2\">Week 5: February 3 to 7 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6d933af185a1f1086c3d35a67218cd51\">Engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), QT Talk, Principle 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuesday, February 4, 3:30 to 4:20 PM | hybrid event: Austin 126 and Zoom | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ideal-logic.com\/osucoreeducation?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_873c1dcebd2d\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have you ever had a question about your teaching that you wanted to investigate? The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, often called &#8220;SoTL,&#8221; includes a growing international, cross-disciplinary group of researchers pursuing the study of teaching, as well as how students learn best. This QT Talk describes SoTL as one way to practice teaching as a discipline. Participants will be introduced to SoTL, see example SoTL projects and methods, and consider ways they might combine their teaching and research through a SoTL project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QT Talks are 50-minute interactive sessions that focus on research, pedagogical strategies, and examples for integrating the three principles of <a href=\"https:\/\/ctl.oregonstate.edu\/quality-teaching-qt-framework\">OSU&#8217;s Quality Teaching Framework<\/a> into your teaching practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitated by Ashley Holmes, Ph.D. | Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning | Division of Academic Affairs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-365bf2e6bc1dbde2869001be94d5962a\">Understanding the Effects of Affective Filters in Critical Conversations&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wednesday, February 5, 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. | Austin 126 | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ideal-logic.com\/osucoreeducation?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_c62575707f41\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore how affective filters\u2014emotional or psychological barriers\u2014can impact communication and hinder productive dialogue, especially during difficult conversations in the classroom. By addressing emotional barriers, you\u2019ll build stronger connections, foster effective dialogue, and create a more supportive classroom environment that enhances teaching and learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitated by Brooke O\u2019Brien, Center for Teaching and Learning<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-430b86b1f082577f00b542ba300b51f2\" style=\"color:#1481a2\">Week 6: February 10 to 14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-21d51dcd0bba60186497112f254d6828\">Sparkshop: Structuring Pre-class Readings to Enhance Student Learning Success: Strategies and Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday, February 14, noon to 12.20 p.m. | Zoom | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ideal-logic.com\/osucoreeducation?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_891eef909d75\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Part of the CTL&#8217;s Teaching for Student Success Series<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Want to learn more about how to motivate students to complete pre-class readings? Join CTL sparkshop to explore evidence-based strategies for getting students to prepare for class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sparkshops are 20-minute Zoom mini-workshops, which focus on small teaching interventions that instructors can apply to improve student learning. They are meant to spark conversations and the exploration of a teaching-related topic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitated by Funmi Amobi, CTL<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77fe4b17bb00a3de885fcc5b03d99e85\" style=\"color:#1481a2\">Week 7: February  17 to 21<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-aceae7a2adb1d310b284547963b9013e\">Including Career Development in the Classroom, QT Talk, Principle 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. | Hybrid event: Austin 126 and Zoom | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ideal-logic.com\/osucoreeducation?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_508d21980572\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regardless of discipline, faculty are often approached by students for career advice. Extensive knowledge of the job market and expertise in reading resumes are not necessary to help students when it comes to career! Participants will set low-stakes goals to add career development into their courses and analyze the Career Development Center\u2019s resources to find the best fit for their work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QT Talks are 50-minute interactive sessions that focus on research, pedagogical strategies, and examples for integrating the three principles of <a href=\"https:\/\/ctl.oregonstate.edu\/quality-teaching-qt-framework\">OSU&#8217;s Quality Teaching Framework<\/a> into your teaching practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitated by Brenna Gomez, MFA | Student Affairs\/Creative Writing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-69dfa1c969fbea6daada41106644e043\">From Curiosity to Practice: Integrating AI into Your Teaching (Zoom)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday, Feb. 20, noon to 12:50 p.m. | Zoom | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ideal-logic.com\/osucoreeducation?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_0712d66e2fc8\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling a bit antsy about generative AI? Need to add AI techniques to your teaching toolkit? This session (bring a laptop or tablet) is tailored for instructors and GTAs who are beginning-to-intermediate AI users. Come build your skills and confidence to incorporate AI into your teaching practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitated by Cub Kahn (CTL and Ecampus) and Cheridy Aduviri (CTL)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6ff3bc59a450ce04da36ebcce73f32ea\">From Curiosity to Practice: Integrating AI into Your Teaching (In-Person)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday, Feb. 20, 2 to 2:50 p.m. | LINC 343 | <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ideal-logic.com\/osucoreeducation?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_1697d2dabe4a\">Register<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling a bit antsy about generative AI? Need to add AI techniques to your teaching toolkit? This hands-on session (bring a laptop or tablet) is tailored for instructors and GTAs who are beginning-to-intermediate AI users. Come build your skills and confidence to incorporate AI into your teaching practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitated by Cub Kahn (CTL and Ecampus) and Cheridy Aduviri (CTL)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c263a54b4b40ba9feaab97c0ccb366c5\" style=\"color:#1481a2\">Want to tailor professional development for your college or academic unit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d6ecfe\">Reach out to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ctl.oregonstate.edu\/directory\/cheridy-aduviri\">CTL Fellows Assistant Director <\/a>to explore options. CTL Fellows may be offering college or academic unit specific events in addition to those listed above. 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