Time to tackle your next play 💪🏈 Join us virtually this Wednesday to identify your strengths foundation and learn how you can integrate that knowledge into improving your professional practice: buff.ly/gZzt9o1 Take the CliftonStrengths (StrengthsQuest) assessment at buff.ly/fRk77Q6.

We have made the pledge to be a Distinguished Kindness Workplace through The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation to create a positive workplace as we meet professional goals. Join us in practicing random acts of kindness in your department too! Learn more about kindness at work! buff.ly/FblYTg4

We ♥️ faculty and we'd LOVE to see you next Friday for Academic Milestones, previously called Tenure Academy! This half day event (lunch provided) is designed to support faculty navigating the tenure, promotion, and continuing appointment process. There's still time to register! buff.ly/cioeAR5

Effective mentorship begins with establishing a relationship and trust between individuals and within groups 🤝 This Friday, we'll explore how mentors can encourage individual ownership, self-reflection, and shared discoveries with their mentees: buff.ly/gZzt9o1 Learn more about FMA! buff.ly/G9Kwkwb

Short month, big plans 📆 Check out our packed schedule! buff.ly/gZzt9o1

Here are some of our takeaways from last week's AI MIni Conference: 🗣Rethink "thou shalt not" language in your syllabus 💻Learn & use student names 🤝Understand student motivations for learning How will you teach from the same side of AI? Read Dr. Miller's Substack post on this topic!

VIRTUAL🖥️ Through a New Lens: Understanding an Autism Perspective, presented by the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity. Attendees will leave with an understanding of autism and learn how to apply a neurological lens to better understand autistic individuals. Register now! buff.ly/2bFmogb

📣 Applications are due NEXT WEDNESDAY for the MBSR program! This opportunity is open to all faculty, staff, and graduate students looking to incorporate weekly stress relief and mindfulness into their routine. Learn more & apply today: buff.ly/zN52EE1

Here's a sneak peek at what’s coming up this Spring: 🤖 AI Mini Conference 📝 Academic Milestones: Achieving Tenure, Promotion, and Continuing Appointment 👀 Reclaiming Attention: Digital Detox Strategies for Higher Ed Faculty 🗣 Advancing Teaching & Learning Conference and more! buff.ly/GZvAode

🚨FACULTY, STAFF, & GRAD STUDENTS: If you’re looking to incorporate stress relief and mindfulness into your routine, we encourage you to apply for the MBSR program! This 8-week course led by Dr. Angela Mariani Smith will meet weekly on Tuesdays. Review full details & apply today: buff.ly/zW9HLZV

💬While many recognize good communication when they experience it, mentors must deliberately cultivate these skills. Join us for this interactive session, where we will identify key characteristics of effective communication and strengthen our mentoring dialogue. Register now! buff.ly/3HUVbdU

⏰The clocks have been adjusted and it's TIME to see what's coming up this month! buff.ly/3HUVbdU

Imagine receiving an accommodation letter and being able to say, “This course already includes that—for everyone.” Join us virtually tomorrow to learn about: 👀 Visual formatting differences 🖱 Make content navigable without a mouse 📽 Captioning & transcripts and more! Register now: buff.ly/3HUVbdU

🍩 At our Fall AI Mini Conference, Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant reminded “Don’t leave the donuts in the kitchen.” Her point? Without structure, the temptation of generative AI in assessment is too strong. That’s why scholars like Bridgeman, Liu & Weeks propose a two-lane approach:

📣 Don't miss out, register for October workshops and events now! buff.ly/6Wyx52c

🫨 Are you finding it more of a challenge to seek balance in your roles? Do you feel that achieving success in one area leads to neglect in the another? You are not alone! In tomorrow's facilitated discussion, faculty will share their struggles, strategies, ideas and insights. buff.ly/6Wyx52c

Suspect a student has used generative AI inappropriately? Don’t jump to conclusions — follow fair process: 1️⃣ Review your syllabus & assignment instructions 2️⃣ Look at patterns in the student’s work 3️⃣ Talk with the student first 4️⃣ File a report if needed Download the full workflow:

📣 Register now for the Burns Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning! On Friday, 10/17, we'll hear from Dr. Ann Austin (Michigan State University), to focus on important principles to guide more effective approaches to teaching evaluation. Read session descriptions now: buff.ly/vsbIEWA

📅 Have you had the chance to review our Fall workshops? Our center hosts opportunities for professional development on topics like: 📝 Transparent assignment design 🎓 Active learning strategies 💬 Managing student communication And much more! Review the schedule & register now: buff.ly/XAvJXsB

RaiderCanvas Insights 🔍: Grade Notifications The default setting in Canvas automatically publishes grades as they are entered in the Gradebook. This can be changed to allow the grade to be manually released by the instructor and give you the opportunity to make changes as needed!

❗DID YOU KNOW? Friday, August 29 is the last day to export course content from Blackboard! After 5:00 PM, you will no longer have access to any content on Blackboard. We know this is a busy week, but urge you not to wait until the last minute! Reach out to [email protected] for support.

🚨SATURDAY HELP IN TLPDC | 11 AM-1PM🚨 12 Days of RaiderCanvas: How to set up accommodations requested by students through SDS. Depending on the requirements of the accommodation, you might: ⏳ Give additional time ⏱ Remove time limit ⏩ Add time limit multiplier ➖ Reduce answer choices

12 days of RaiderCanvas: Please be aware of this important detail when setting course end dates! 🚨 If you change the course end date to match the last day of class, you won't have access to modify content or submit grades using the IOP integration tool once this date passes.

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Starting this fall, we will be using Respondus LockDown to monitor and proctor online quizzes and exams. A browser extension is not required to use this tool! Learn how to remove Proctorio settings from existing quizzes and customize your remote proctoring settings.

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Attendance is critical to student learning. Learn the easy way to track it with aPlus + Attendance! Use this feature to display a QR code that will regenerate at a set interval, making it difficult for in-class students to share the attendance code with absent students.

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Would you like to set groups and assign projects to student groups? Learn how to create group assignments for students in your course! Check out the links in the video description to find more guidance on groups in RaiderCanvas:

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Modules organize course content in logical, sequential order! Learn the basics of setting up class modules and creating a predictable flow that is easy for students to follow. Reach out to the RaiderCanvas team at [email protected] for more help!

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Do you use YouTube videos in your course? Learn how to embed YouTube videos so that they're ad free, providing a distraction free experience for students. Need more help? Reach out to the RaiderCanvas team at [email protected]

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Do you know how to assign discussion checkpoints? Discussion checkpoints will allow you to assign due dates and point values for specific discussion posts and responses. youtu.be/9Da2d6tdX0s

12 Days of RaiderCanvas: What happens to your messages when you use the inbox feature? Learn about how your students will receive messages from the inbox in RaiderCanvas and how you can adjust your notification settings to see student responses.

12 Days of RaiderCanvas 🎉 Over the next few weeks, we'll share quick tips to help you navigate our new learning management platform! Today we're learning about using the "burger menu", the "snowman menu", and how to find Instructure resources. Share this with your colleagues! youtu.be/3iyYwL_f9Lc

NEW w/ IFE: Faculty can choose 1 of 2 tracks: ⭐Conscious and Compassionate Leadership (focused on Leadership through NVC) ⭐Revive and Thrive After Tenure or Continuing Appointment (focused on re-engagement) Review details & apply today: depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Programs/InstituteforFacultyExcellence.php

‼️ STARTING NEXT WEEK: RaiderCanvas Camp is here to help YOU! Take a moment to register now for any of the many virtual or face-to-face sessions: go.ttu.edu/TLPDCEvents

🚨 Proposals are due for the AI Mini-Grants next week! To support diverse interests, proposals may align with the following themes: ✍️ AI for Assessment & Feedback Innovation ⏳ AI-Augmented Faculty Workflows 🗒 Cross-Disciplinary AI Collaborations depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Resources/MiniGrants.php

We might find ourselves running out of steam as we're powering through finals to wrap up another semester. 🥴 We encourage you to use this resource to cheer yourself on and be mindful to practice self care as we strive to finish strong! www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-at-work

📢 Get ready for the RaiderCanvas migration! TTU Online is partnering with a consultant to offer hands-on sessions to help prepare your courses for fall. You should identify a course to develop before registering for one of the 16 camps or 1-on-1 consultations: ttu.elementlms.com/raidercanvas-camp

📅 Save the date for our next AI Mini Conference on Friday, August 22nd! This “back to school” event will help you prepare for the fall semester and provide tangible strategies for teaching in an AI world. Register now to get this on your calendar! depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/AI-Mini-Conference.php

✨It's Mental Health Awareness Month and we're challenging ourselves to become a Certified Kindness Workplace! Fostering a culture of kindness creates a space where respect and empathy thrive. Practice random acts of kindness for yourself & others this month! randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-at-work

We are excited to announce the 2025 SoTL AI Mini-Grants! The purpose of the mini-grant is to encourage formal investigations of the impact of AI on teaching and learning that can be disseminated to TTU and broader academic communities. Review details: depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Resources/MiniGrants.php

Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to Kerri, Molly, and Trish! You are all integral parts of the TLPDC team and we so appreciate everything you do! 😊

WEDNESDAY: In a world where generative AI tools are reshaping higher education, how do we uphold academic integrity while preparing students for an AI-infused future? Join us for a candid conversation about fostering ethical student engagement with curiosity and confidence: go.ttu.edu/TLPDCEvents

Updating your summer course syllabus? Review the step-by-step guide on adding syllabus information to RaiderCanvas or Blackboard 📝 We strongly recommend LMS integration as this is the easiest way to ensure that your statements are centrally maintained: depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Syllabus-Information.php

TONIGHT @5: Join us for a virtual happy hour edition of AI Bite-Sized Best Practices 🥤 End your workday with this one-hour “show & tell” session on Generative AI best practices. You'll leave with fresh ideas and a satisfied appetite. Bring your own beverage! go.ttu.edu/TLPDCEvents

No joke, there's a LOT going on at the TLPDC this month! go.ttu.edu/TLPDCEvents

📝 As AI use increases, students must learn to assess and improve AI-generated work. Join us tomorrow for From AI Use to AI Critique: Building AI Literacy. This workshop covers assessment strategies that blend guided AI use with critical evaluation. We hope to see you there! go.ttu.edu/TLPDCEvents

🚨 Reminder: Today is the LAST day to opt-out of RaiderCanvas for summer courses! All summer courses will be pushed to RaiderCanvas unless you complete the form and opt out: support.online.elearning.ttu.edu

🚨 Tomorrow's workshop is still on! If you haven't already, register now to participate virtually! go.ttu.edu/TLPDCEvents

Frustrated by discussion boards that feel like a parade of AI-generated responses? You’re not alone. Join us on Friday for Beyond Copy-Paste: Rethinking Discussion Boards In The AI World! 📅 Be sure to register for upcoming workshops about AI & teaching: go.ttu.edu/TLPDCEvents

Are you are teaching this summer? We strongly recommend that you teach in RaiderCanvas while your courses might be smaller, and you can adjust to our new LMS! Get started today: texastech.instructure.com If desired, you have two more weeks to choose Blackboard for your Summer courses.

🌱 Did you attend the Braiding Sweetgrass event? All are welcome to join us VIRTUALLY tomorrow to continue the conversation during this follow-up session, Acts of Belonging: Museums, Caring with, and the Construction of Place. Register now to get the event link to your inbox: go.ttu.edu/TLPDCEvents