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Workshop: Getting Started with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

September 10, 2025 thoeck

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.

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

September 9, 2025 thoeck

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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Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of Jessica Garcia-Brown

September 8, 2025 thoeck

In this episode of Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life, Jessica Garcia-Brown, Associate Professor of Law and Director of Undergraduate Law Programs, shares how she helped shape one of the nation’s first bachelor’s programs in law. She reflects on saying “yes” to new opportunities, the power of mentorship, and her commitment to preparing students for meaningful professional pathways.

Faculty Development Channel

Workshop: Rubrics in Canvas: Streamline Your Grading

September 5, 2025 thoeck

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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Workshop: Maximizing Your Course Insights with Canvas Analytics

September 3, 2025 thoeck

This interactive workshop guides educators in the effective use of New Canvas Analytics, empowering them to monitor, analyze, and enhance student engagement and performance. Participants will work with practical scenarios, gaining hands-on experience in using analytics data to support teaching strategies and improve learning outcomes.

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Research in Action: Evidence-Based PICOT Framework: Structure Your Inquiry. Strengthen Your Impact.

September 1, 2025 thoeck

Learn to ask sharper, evidence-based questions using the PICOT framework. This interactive session will help you craft research questions that lead to real-world impact across health care, education, social sciences and beyond. Discover how structured inquiry can turn your ideas into outcomes that make a difference.

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Research in Action – Qualitative Research: The Stories Behind the Data

September 1, 2025 thoeck

Unlock the stories hiding behind the numbers! This session gently guides you through key qualitative approaches and effective strategies to collect and analyze narrative data, with a little help from generative AI tools.

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Research in Action: The Best of Both Worlds: Exploring Mixed Methods Research

September 1, 2025 thoeck

Discover how mixing qualitative and quantitative methods can unlock richer insights into complex research questions across disciplines. This session guides you through the basics of mixed methods research, practical examples, and how to apply this approach to your own projects.

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Reimagining Higher Education: Centering Humanity in a Digital Age – LEC Teaching and Learning Conference – Save the Date!

September 1, 2025 thoeck

We are excited to announce that our LEC Advisory Council has set the dates and the theme for our annual teaching and learning conference. We look forward to providing a conference filled with insightful sessions and opportunities to connect with colleagues.

Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of an NSU Faculty Leader – Dr. Elizabeth Swann

August 31, 2025 thoeck

In this episode of Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life, Dr. Elizabeth Swann, Professor and Director of Interprofessional Integration for NSU Health, shares how she brings together 22 healthcare programs across nine campuses to transform learning and patient care. She reflects on her leadership journey, her servant-leadership philosophy, and her vision for preparing students to thrive in collaborative, team-based environments.

Faculty Development Channel

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