Faculty and Professional Learning Newsletter March 23 2022

The latest Faculty and Professional Learning Newsletter is ready to view: https://sway.office.com/DnoScOzZoqg305lQ?ref=Link In this issue you will find information on Faculty Development and Online Learning upcoming workshops and events, a new Brainstorming Lunch and Learn Series, and two opportunities for improving your Mental Health First Aid abilities, plus more.

Having Difficult Conversations – Discussion with Emily Holth

Please join Emily Holth for a discussion and training on the topic: “Having Difficult Conversations” –– March 23, 12-1:30 (1 hour 30 minutes) – https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/98859762675 – AND March 24, 1-2:30 (1 hour 30 minutes) –  https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/92646646402      We will reflect on difficult conversations from the past and think about future conversations as we establish and enhance your skills for […]

Save the Date: The Nonlinear Mindset – Be More Adaptable During Changing Times (with Elizabeth McCourt, sponsored by EBSCO)

The Nonlinear Mindset: Learn to Be More Adaptable During Changing Times – with Elizabeth McCourt, sponsored by EBSCO Information Services April 7, 2022 10 am Central Time Elizabeth approaches life and work holistically, balancing keen business acumen with emotional intelligence that allows her to work globally and cross-culturally as a thought-leader, executive coach, writer, speaker, TEDx talker and nonlinear creator. […]

Online Learning Workshop: Crash Course in Backward Design

Monday, March 21st  1:00-2:00 pm via Zoom  Crash Course in Backward Design   Backward Design is a method of instructional design in which you anchor the development of a course in clarification of measurable learning objectives and deliberately work backward from there. The intention is that if you ultimately know what you want students to take away from your course, you […]