Spring 2022 Teaching Development Programming
For Graduate Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students Interested in Teaching Development
Event #1: 30 Minute Zoom SparkShop Sessions
These workshops are designed to provide content overview and practical tips and tools that can be used in the classroom the next time you teach. All within a 20-30 minute window. Join us for these high-impact and quick-paced sessions!
Think-Pair-Share: Enhancing In-Class Discussion
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 10-10:30 a.m. via Zoom
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- Participants will focus on a foundational strategy for getting students to engage in personal reflection that also prepares them to be contributing members of in-class discussion.
Event #2: Developing Dynamic Teachers Webinar and Discussion
Utilizing webinars within the South Dakota State University Innovative Educators Go2Knowledge Webinar On-Demand Library titles will be identified for professional development opportunities within our Developing Dynamic Teachers Webinar and Discussion Series. Titles and login instructions will be given to registered participants approximately 10 days priors to the scheduled (or once they register). Participants will then be asked to attend a required group discussion on the topic.
Conducting Difficult Conversations With Students: How Faculty and Staff Can Change A Negative Into A Positive
Thursday, January 27, 2022 from Noon – 12:30 p.m. via Zoom
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Event #3: Leaning on Legends Sessions
Join us for engaging conversations from some of the teaching and leadership legends that have been a part of South Dakota State University. These sessions will be casual conversations that examine the perspectives and learn from the experiences of seasoned academic professionals. There will be opportunity for open dialogue with our guests following an initial conversation led by CETL Director Kevin Sackreiter.
Leaning on Legends Guest: Janet E. Johnson, Associate Professor (Retired)/Faculty Mentor (Retired) – Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from Noon – 12:30 P.M. via Zoom
Register for leaning on legends (February 2)
Event #4: Leaning on Legends Sessions
Join us for engaging conversations from some of the teaching and leadership legends that have been a part of South Dakota State University. These sessions will be casual conversations that examine the perspectives and learn from the experiences of seasoned academic professionals. There will be opportunity for open dialogue with our guests following an initial conversation led by CETL Director Kevin Sackreiter.
Leaning on Legends Guest: Padmanaban Krishnan, Professor Emeritus of Dairy and Food Science
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from Noon – 12:30 p.m. via Zoom
Register for leaning on legends (February 9)
Event #5: Developing Dynamic Teachers Webinar and Discussion
Utilizing webinars within the South Dakota State University Innovative Educators Go2Knowledge Webinar On-Demand Library titles will be identified for professional development opportunities within our Developing Dynamic Teachers Webinar and Discussion Series. Titles, and login instructions, will be given to registered participants approximately 10 days priors to the scheduled (or once they register). Participants will then be asked to attend a required group discussion on the topic.
Conflict Resolution: Practical Strategies For Handling Difficult, Disruptive & Aggressive Students
Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 10–10:30 a.m. via Zoom
Register for developing dynamic teachers webinar (February 10)
Event #6: Leaning on Legends Sessions
Join us for engaging conversations from some of the teaching and leadership legends that have been a part of South Dakota State University. These sessions will be casual conversations that examine the perspectives and learn from the experiences of seasoned academic professionals. There will be opportunity for open dialogue with our guests following an initial conversation led by CETL Director Kevin Sackreiter.
Leaning on Legends Guest: Gary Gackstetter, Director Professional Programs & Assistant Department Head of Academic Programs/Professor (Retired)
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from Noon – 12:30 p.m. via Zoom
Register for leaning on legends (February 15)
Event #7: 30 Minute Zoom SparkShop Learn Sessions
These workshops are designed to provide content overview and practical tips and tools that can be used in the classroom the next time you teach. All within a 20 - 30 minute window. Join us for these high-impact and quick-paced sessions!
Class Session Closure: Making That Last Impression
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 1–1:30 p.m. via Zoom
Register for SparkShop (February 16)
- Don’t just end class with “that is all…see you next time.” Make those last minutes impactful! This session will engage faculty in developing strategies for making those final minutes of class valuable moments of high impact learning!
Event #8: Developing Dynamic Teachers Webinar and Discussion
Utilizing webinars within the South Dakota State University Innovative Educators Go2Knowledge Webinar On-Demand Library titles will be identified for professional development opportunities within our Developing Dynamic Teachers Webinar and Discussion Series. Titles, and login instructions, will be given to registered participants approximately 10 days priors to the scheduled (or once they register). Participants will then be asked to attend a required group discussion on the topic.
How To Integrate Active Learning Strategies Into Large Classes
Thursday, February 24 from Noon – 12:30 p.m. via Zoom
Register for developing dynamic (February 24)
Event #9: Leaning on Legends Sessions
Join us for engaging conversations from some of the teaching and leadership legends that have been a part of South Dakota State University. These sessions will be casual conversations that examine the perspectives and learn from the experiences of seasoned academic professionals. There will be opportunity for open dialogue with our guests following an initial conversation led by CETL Director Kevin Sackreiter.
Leaning on Legends Guest: Paula Carson, Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 from Noon – 12:30 p.m. via Zoom
Register for Leaning on legends (March 1)
Event #10: Developing Dynamic Teachers Webinar and Discussion
Utilizing webinars within the South Dakota State University Innovative Educators Go2Knowledge Webinar On-Demand Library titles will be identified for professional development opportunities within our Developing Dynamic Teachers Webinar and Discussion Series. Titles, and login instructions, will be given to registered participants approximately 10 days priors to the scheduled, and required, group discussion on the topic. Through this discussion opportunity we hope to provide an opportunity to reflect and enhance your teaching toolkit.
Improving Student Motivation Using Instructional Strategies, Relationship Building and Mindset
Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 10 – 10:30 a.m. via Zoom
Register for developing dynamic teachers (March 10)
Event #11: Leaning on Legends Sessions
Join us for engaging conversations from some of the teaching and leadership legends that have been a part of South Dakota State University. These sessions will be casual conversations that examine the perspectives and learn from the experiences of seasoned academic professionals. There will be opportunity for open dialogue with our guests following an initial conversation led by CETL Director Kevin Sackreiter.
Leaning on Legends Guest: Mary Moeller, Associate Professor (Retired) – School of Education
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from Noon – 12:30 pm via Zoom
Register for leaning on legends (March 23)
Event #12: Developing Dynamic Teachers Webinar and Discussion
Utilizing webinars within the South Dakota State University Innovative Educators Go2Knowledge Webinar On-Demand Library titles will be identified for professional development opportunities within our Developing Dynamic Teachers Webinar and Discussion Series. Titles, and login instructions, will be given to registered participants approximately 10 days priors to the scheduled, and required, group discussion on the topic. Through this discussion opportunity we hope to provide an opportunity to reflect and enhance your teaching toolkit.
Teaching Students How To Learn 2.0: Strategies For Developing Critical Thinking Skills
Thursday, March 24, 2022 from Noon – 12:30 p.m. via Zoom
Register for developing dynamic teachers (March 24)
Event #13: 30 Minute Zoom SparkShop Sessions
These workshops are designed to provide content overview and practical tips and tools that can be used in the classroom the next time you teach. All within a 20 - 30 minute window. Join us for these high-impact and quick-paced sessions!
Accessibility Documents for Learning
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 from 10–10:30 a.m. via Zoom
Register for SparkShop Sessions (March 30)
- Compare and contrast various styles of presenting information to student as we gain an understanding of why it’s important to use accessible formatting (and the tools to do it) in your documents.
Event #14: Leaning on Legends Sessions
Join us for engaging conversations from some of the teaching and leadership legends that have been a part of South Dakota State University. These sessions will be casual conversations that examine the perspectives and learn from the experiences of seasoned academic professionals. There will be opportunity for open dialogue with our guests following an initial conversation led by CETL Director Kevin Sackreiter.
Leaning on Legends Guest: Mary Kay Helling, Vice Provost Emerita
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from Noon – 12:30 P.M. via Zoom