Reflecting on the 2025 NSU LEC Teaching and Learning Conference

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 4th Annual NSU LEC Teaching and Learning Conference! You can now access the Conference Session Recordings playlist to catch up on missed sessions or review your favorites.  It features nearly all workshops and presentations from the event and serves as a great resource to continue the conversation and share insights with colleagues.

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New Episode: Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a Faculty Leader – Dr. Stephanie Petrosky

Dr. Stephanie Petrosky, Chair of the Department of Nutrition in the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, reflects on ten years of growth, mentorship, and innovation. Hear how she leads with flexibility, fosters a strong sense of community, and reminds us to “be open to the next opportunity, and give yourself the grace to learn on the job.”

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From Our Partners at the Alvin Sherman Library: Inquiry Launchpad Faculty Workshop Series

Join our Partners at the Alvin Sherman Library for the new Inquiry Launchpad faculty workshops, a dynamic series of hybrid trainings tailored for faculty to elevate your research and instruction through advanced library tools and strategies. These workshops are geared toward faculty who are looking for cutting-edge inspiration to further their own research and teaching strategies with library tools and tricks of the trade!

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Workshop: Getting Started with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

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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Workshop: Exploring Turnitin in Canvas

If you have writing assignments in your course, you already know that plagiarism can be a challenge. In this workshop, we present the tool, Turnitin, which helps identify instances of potential plagiarism. During the workshop, you will learn about the various ways in which Turnitin can be used in your Canvas course so that you can screen writing assignments for possible plagiarism and grammatical errors.

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Looking for Course Design Help? Schedule a One-on-One with an NSU Instructional Designer!

Throughout the semester it is essential to ensure that your courses are tuned to deliver exceptional learning experiences. To support you in this endeavor, we are excited to highlight DesignLink, our platform connecting faculty with our skilled instructional design team. DesignLink offers a streamlined process for faculty to collaborate with instructional designers in revitalizing course materials, exploring innovative teaching strategies, and enhancing student engagement.

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Workshop: All About Turnitin Rubrics

This interactive workshop introduces faculty to the upgraded Turnitin integration using LTI 1.3 in the Canvas LMS. Learn how to create and manage rubrics within the Turnitin interface, understand the new types of rubrics available, and apply them effectively in online assignments. We’ll explore key benefits of using Turnitin rubrics for consistent and transparent grading, and how the LTI 1.3 update simplifies assignment setup and enhances workflow. Whether you’re new to Turnitin or transitioning from the previous version, this session will help you align assessment with learning outcomes more efficiently.

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