• Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

  • 23-24 Special Interest Groups 

    Interested in having a deeper discussion during a special interest group (SIG)? Join one of the SIG cohorts where you will meet with a small group of colleagues 3 times during a semester to really explore one of the SIG topics below. Teaching Innovation Fellows will lead two cohorts - one during the Fall semester and one during the Spring semester - and take a deeper dive into their SIG topic. This gives you the opportunity to participate in not one but two different SIGs during the academic year!

     

    After participating in all of your SIG cohort's sessions, applying learned content into your classroom/program, and sharing those applications university-wide, you will be awarded an FCI digital badge related to your SIG. Just click the registration button below to sign up for the SIG of your choosing!

     

    And if you're torn on which SIG topic to attend, we encourage you to join one SIG in the fall and another in the spring.

    Educating in the

    Age of AI 

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    Led by: Marina Layvand

     

    Spring Cohort Dates & Times:

    • Thur., Feb. 8th, from 12:00-1:00pm, CT
    • Thur., Mar. 14th, from 12:00-1:00pm, CT
    • Thur., Apr. 11th, from 12:00-1:00pm, CT 

    Location: Online; additional information to follow for those who register

    Join the Educating in the Age of AI special interest group (SIG) and explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in all instructional modalities. Engage in lively discussions with experts and colleagues as we delve into the latest strategies, ethical considerations, and cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the future of learning and teaching. Don't miss this opportunity to share insights and contribute to the dialogue on navigating the evolving landscape of education in the era of AI!

    Wellness Matters: Strategies for Happier and Healthier Students 

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    Led by: Andrew Munsterman

     

    Spring Cohort Dates & Times:

    • Wed., Jan. 24th, from 12:00-1:00pm, CT
    • Wed., Feb. 21st, from 12:00-1:00pm, CT
    • Wed., Mar. 27th, from 12:00-1:00pm, CT

    Location: Online; additional information to follow for those who register

    The Wellness Matters: Strategies for Happier and Healthier Students special interest group (SIG) focuses on integrating healthy habits into our students' daily learning experiences and helps faculty customize their courses to support overall wellness. Practical and evidence-based strategies for managing these topics will be discussed, and participating faculty will develop and share strategies to integrate wellness into their learning environment.

    Truth or Consequences: Discussion of Scholarship in the Information Frontier

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    Led by: Candace Windel

     

    Spring Cohort Dates & Times:

    • Thur., Feb. 15th, from 12:00-1:00pm, CT
    • Thur., Mar. 21st, from 12:00-1:00pm, CT
    • Thur., Apr. 18th, from 12:00-1:00pm, CT

    Location: Online; additional information to follow for those who register

    Interested in learning methods to enable your students identify relevant, credible sources? Join the Truth or Consequences: Discussion of Scholarship in the Digital Information Frontier special interest group (SIG), where faculty will learn strategies to help students develop usable and transferable critical thinking skills to separate intellectual wheat from a universe of digital chaff—both for a more successful academic career and for productive life as a citizen.

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    Legacy Fellows' SIG Content

    Interested in exploring previous years’ SIG content from our Legacy Fellows, then check out innovative teaching resources here. Topics include but are not limited to:
    • Active Learning with Pirate Patch
    • Universal Design of Instruction
    • Trauma and Resilience
    • The Dark (& Bright) Side of Human Communication
    • Facilitating a Community of Inquiry
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