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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Workshop: Rubrics in Canvas: Streamline Your Grading

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

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

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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Teaching Durable Skills in the Age of AI

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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Series Announcement – Research in Action: The Why and How of Research Methodologies

Unlock your potential and master the research methods that matter. This series guides you from curiosity to clarity, building your confidence and skills to design and conduct meaningful research. Join a supportive community of faculty as you discover, select, and apply quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and evidence-based approaches tailored to your professional goals. Together, you will learn to make an impact across academic, healthcare, and professional settings.

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Research Revealed: Reflections and Forward Momentum Roundtable

As the Research in Action series closes, this interactive roundtable invites participants to reflect, connect, and plan ahead. Wrap up the series with fellow faculty and share insights, explore next steps, strengthen your research community, and leave inspired to carry your research forward with confidence. All are welcome, whether you attended one session or all five!

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Workshop: Lucid for Education: Exploring Visual Collaboration within Canvas

In this interactive workshop, educators will explore how to leverage Lucid’s suite of tools—including Lucidchart and Lucidspark—within the Canvas Learning Management System to create dynamic visual content and collaborative learning activities. Participants will learn how to create and embed diagrams, flowcharts, and brainstorming boards to enhance instructional materials, facilitate student engagement, and support group projects.
Attendees will receive step-by-step guidance on setting up Lucid in Canvas, using visual content to illustrate complex concepts, and incorporating interactive boards for real-time collaboration.

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