Did you know that you can obtain a certificate of completion for any of these workshops?
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Behind the Scenes Podcast Episode 2: Barri Litt, Ph.D., CPA
In this energizing second episode of Behind the Scenes: How Faculty Bring Learning to Life at NSU, we spotlight Dr. Barri Litt, a CPA, award-winning professor, and self-described “social butterfly,” who brings passion, presence, and personality into every accounting class. From banning technology in favor of deeper focus to integrating mindfulness breaks and real-world AI applications, Dr. Litt shares how she transforms technical content into human-centered learning. Discover how her people-first teaching style builds community, sparks curiosity, and equips students with skills far beyond the balance sheet.
Read moreWorkshop: Engage and Manage Your Students with Poll Everywhere
Discover how to boost classroom engagement and streamline course management using Poll Everywhere, a powerful audience response system that integrates seamlessly with your teaching. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how to use live polling, Q&A, clickable images, word clouds, and more to create an interactive learning environment—whether in-person or online. You’ll also learn how to manage responses, customize activities to fit your teaching style, and review real-time analytics to assess student understanding. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with practical strategies to encourage participation, foster student interaction, and make data-informed teaching decisions.
Read moreWorkshop: Exploring Turnitin in Canvas
If you have writing assignments in your course, you already know that plagiarism can be a problem. 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 begin screening writing assignments for possible plagiarism and grammatical errors.
Read moreSave the Date! NSU Learning and Education Center’s Teaching and Learning Conference
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.
Read moreLooking 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.
Read moreWorkshop: Power Up Your Canvas Course with External Tools
In this interactive workshop, educators will explore how to integrate powerful external tools into the Canvas LMS to create engaging, student-centered learning environments. Participants will learn how to embed tools like Poll Everywhere for live interaction, LinkedIn Learning for skill-building, and other curated apps that support multimedia, assessment, and collaboration. The session will highlight real-world use cases and provide practical steps to incorporate these tools seamlessly into Canvas modules, assignments, and discussions.
Read moreLEC Web Resources for Faculty on Generative AI
NSU’s Learning and Educational Center is excited to announce the release of its new web-based hub, offering faculty resources for teaching and learning with generative AI. Since the widespread release of generative AI, NSU faculty have been exploring the implications and opportunities of this technology for teaching and learning. The LEC continues to support faculty by providing guidance and offering workshops and presentations that explore various aspects of generative AI and its impact on higher education.
Read moreNew Podcast from the LEC – Behind the Scenes: How Faculty Bring Learning to Life at NSU
The LEC is proud to share our newly created podcast designed to go Behind the Scenes with the heart of Nova Southeastern University’s educational experience, our amazing faculty. Join us as we explore their innovative teaching methods, inspiring stories and unique perspectives. Hosted by Marti Snyder, Ph.D., LEC’s Director of Faculty Professional Development, the podcast features special guests as they explore the passion and creativity that inspire our educators to connect with students and bring learning to life. Whether you are a lifelong educator, a student, or simply curious about the magic that happens at NSU, this podcast will provide you with an understanding of how our faculty make lasting impacts on the academic journeys of all NSU Sharks.
Read moreTaking Advantage of Resources at NSU
Did you know that you have access to resources that you can use to make your course content more relevant and interesting? Sometimes available resources get lost in the mix, so we’d like to highlight a few of them for you now.
Read moreArticle: Testing is Learning
We most often think of testing as a way to assess what was learned by a student. And it is. But it is also more than that. The act, itself, of being “tested” also produces measurable learning and long-term retention of material and may even be more effective at long-term retention than studying is. The following article explores this idea, and gives insight into how testing can be used to improve learning in the classroom, as well as improving outcomes for students studying on their own.
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