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CATL Weekly
February 22, 2025
In the February 22, 2025 issue
FACULTY COLLEGE.
Apply to be part of the UWL delegation to attend a professional development opportunities offered by the Universities of Wisconsin Office of Professional and Instructional Development (OPID)
Faculty College -- May 27-May 30, 2025 at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI.
Guest Facilitators: Dr. Nancy Chick (Rollins College) and Dr. Peter Felten (Elon University)
Theme: (Re)Engaging with SoTL
Apply to join the UWL delegation all expenses paid - due noon February 18, 2025
MARCH 7. MINI-CONFERENCE.
JOIN US on the afternoon of Friday, March 7 for another CATL mini-conference! The schedule is live and we have some great events planned touching on a variety of teaching and learning themes such as AI-responsive assignments, learner motivation, small groups in large lectures, universal design for learning, science of learning in online classes, SOTL, and more. Food is provided for registered attendees. REGISTER NOW so we can plan for your attendance and be part of another impactful mini-conference.
You could even be part of this event by presenting a great idea for teaching students (G.I.F.T.S.) -- applications due Tuesday 2/18/25!
CANVAS TIP.
Did you know Speedgrader in Canvas has a comment library that instructors can use across all their courses? This feature allows instructors to save and reuse commonly used text feedback. Here's the Canvas guide on how to use the comment library.
COMING UP.
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Write On
Research Writing Work Time- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 7
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 14
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 21
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Community of Practice: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Spring 2025 Dates- 9 to 9:55 a.m. Monday, March 3
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Community of Practice: Cross-Cultural Instructor Collaboration
Spring 2025 Dates- 3:50 to 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 4
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Community of Practice: Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Spring 2025 Dates- 2:15 to 3:40 p.m. Thursday, March 6
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Great Ideas for Teaching Students (G.I.F.T.S.)
part of the March 7, 2025 CATL Mini-Conference- Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, March 7
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Books & Bites: Small Teaching Online: applying learning science in online classes by Flower Darby and James M. Lang
part of the March 7, 2025 CATL Mini-Conference- Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, March 7
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Showcase: SOTL & Lesson Study Grants
part of the March 7, 2025 CATL Mini-Conference- Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, March 7
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Take 5: Ways to Create Accessible Courses using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Principles
part of the March 7, 2025 CATL Mini-Conference- 1:10 to 2:05 p.m. Friday, March 7
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Take 5: Ways to Manage Small Groups in Large Lectures
part of the March 7, 2025 CATL Mini-Conference- 1:10 to 2:05 p.m. Friday, March 7
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Take 5: Ideas for Supporting Student Learning & Motivation
part of the March 7, 2025 CATL Mini-Conference- 1:10 to 2:05 p.m. Friday, March 7
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Workshop: Adapting Assignments to be AI-Responsive
part of the March 7, 2025 CATL Mini-Conference- 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. Friday, March 7
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Workshop: What to Do When Your Semester is Falling Apart?
part of the March 7, 2025 CATL Mini-Conference- 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. Friday, March 7
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Community of Practice: Discussion and Civil Dialogue
Spring 2025 Dates- 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13