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Call for Proposals EXTENDED for the 2025 LEC Teaching and Learning Virtual Conference

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We are excited to announce the Call for Proposals is now open for our annual Learning and Educational Center (LEC) Teaching and Learning Virtual Conference scheduled for Wednesday November 5 and Thursday, November 6, 2025, taking place in Zoom Events. We seek presentations that challenge educators to rethink teaching, research, and student support in ways that enhance, rather than replace, the uniquely human aspects of learning and promote higher education as a compassionate, engaging, and empowering space for all learners.

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Series Announcement: Human-Centered Teaching in the Digital Age: An LEC Teaching and Learning Pre-Conference Series

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As we prepare for the Virtual Teaching and Learning Conference on November 5–6 via Zoom Events, we invite you to join the conversation early through our pre-conference series: Human-Centered Teaching in the Digital Age. This series offers a timely opportunity to explore how we can reimagine higher education with a human-centered lens in an increasingly digital world.

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Teaching Durable Skills in the Age of AI

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As AI transforms higher education and the global workforce, there has been growing interest in ensuring that students learn the durable skills (a.k.a., soft skills, career competencies, etc.) necessary for success in their careers. This presentation will introduce participants to a durable skills framework and highlight why these competencies are critical for student success alongside emerging AI tools. Participants will learn practical strategies for embedding durable skills into assignments and course activities across disciplines.

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From Passive to Impactful: A Practical Guide to Interactive Lecture Design

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Participants will explore practical strategies for transforming traditional lectures into dynamic, interactive learning experiences. Through a structured framework and real-world examples, participants will learn how to design a lecture that balances content delivery with active engagement. Whether you’re teaching in-person or online, this session will provide tools to foster learner participation, improve retention, and make your lectures more impactful.

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Workshop: Getting Started with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

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Are you ready to streamline your workflow, boost collaboration, and apply innovative tools for teaching and research? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to introduce educators to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat—a game-changing platform that enhances efficiency and creativity. Whether you’re managing administrative tasks, collaborating with colleagues, or analyzing data, this workshop will equip you with the skills to make the most of this powerful tool.

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Digital Well-Being in Class and Beyond: Learning Design that Supports Student Wellness in the Digital Age

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In this session, we will explore course-level design strategies that integrate digital wellness practices – practices that seek to develop a healthy relationship with technology that balances the benefits and the drawbacks – without sacrificing academic integrity. How can course design guide healthy digital use for learning and beyond?

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Workshop: Rubrics in Canvas: Streamline Your Grading

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Join us for an engaging workshop designed to empower educators with the expertise to craft, manage, and utilize rubrics within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). This practical session aims to transform the grading process, bolster transparency, and elevate the quality of student feedback. Participants will examine diverse rubric formats, create model rubrics, incorporate them into assignments and discussions, and utilize them proficiently for grading purposes.

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