Empowered to Teach: Navigating the New Higher Ed
The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence is thrilled to announce this Spring semester’s theme for Faculty Development Day: Empowered to Teach: Navigating the New Higher Ed. This event is designed to celebrate the power of instructors in this dynamic time. The recent innovative initiatives at Saint Leo are designed to advance greater faculty autonomy and unleash creative potential. CTLE’s mission is to empower our Saint Leo faculty with tools and resources created in partnership with your peers, enabling you to inspire and elevate your student’s academic experience.
Empowerment goes beyond charge; it is about equipping educators with the resources, skills, and confidence to make a meaningful impact. When you are empowered, you become a catalyst for change and an inspirational figure to your students to reach success. A sense of empowerment fosters an environment where innovation can happen, collaboration thrives, and education moves to new horizons.
We invite you to share your expertise and best practices by submitting a proposal for Faculty Development Day Spring 2025. We encourage you to view our event tracks below along with possible presentation ideas for each. The CTLE is looking forward to diverse presentations. Let’s inspire and empower each other to shape teaching and learning at Saint Leo.
Event Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 12:05 pm
Location: Online/Virtual
Event Format: Opening remarks followed 3 blocks of concurrent sessions 50-minute presentations – single presenter 50-minute panel presentations – 2-3 presenters with a collaborative proposal
Schedule Coming Soon!
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Active Learning
Collaborative Learning
Universal Design for Learning
Engaging Strategies for Online Teaching
Techniques to Increase Student Retention
Technology in Education
Technology Tools that Support Teaching and Learning
Course Development Best Practices
D2L LMS Basics
D2L Tools and Strategies
Zoom Synchronous Session Strategies
Microsoft 365 Tools and Strategies
Innovative Teaching Approaches
Professional Experiences in the Classroom
Integrating Real-world Applications
Innovative Discussion Board Techniques
Gamification in Education
Experiential Learning and Internships
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Fostering Critical Thinking in an AI Environment
AI and Writing Assignments
AI-Integrated Assessments
Using AI as a Teaching Assistant
AI Tools for Professional Preparation
Assessment and Feedback
Alternatives to Traditional Assessments
Authentic Assessments for Creative Thinking
Formative and Summative Assessment Techniques
Assessments for Professional Skill Development
Student Support and Appreciative Education
Benefits of Working with Student Success
Accessibility Pointers
Strategies to Support Student Mental Health
Mentoring and Connecting with Students
Appreciative Advising