Events

Join the Instructional Support Team for professional development opportunities throughout the year to learn about innovative tools and pedagogy. Upcoming events and registration are live on SignUpGenius.

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Whether you're interested in learning more about our supported instructional technology, such as Moodle and our EduTools, or enhancing course content delivery and student engagement online, we have offerings to support your instructional goals. 

  • Weekly: 10-Minute Tech Talks highlight tools and technology you can integrate in your online and face-to-face courses. Join us in the Innovative Teaching and Learning Community on Microsoft Teams throughout the semester.  
  • Fall Semester:  
    • FLCs: Distance Learning faculty are invited each Fall to submit proposals for Faculty Learning Communities. Once membership applications are accepted, the cohort meets throughout the academic year for collaborative, interdisciplinary professional development.  
    • Tech Tool Expo: Our team offers ongoing live demonstrations on campus of new technology and use cases in course design for faculty to explore.
  • Spring Semester:  
    • Innovative Teaching & Learning Week: During this webinar series, faculty from across campus present how they’re applying innovative pedagogy, course design, and technology in their courses to improve student experience and success.  
    • FLC Showcase: Faculty Learning Communities present their research and findings during this annual on-campus event.  

Our team also provides in-depth webinars throughout the year. Explore upcoming opportunities below or visit SignUpGenius to view opportunities for the full semester and to register

Recent session recordings:

Innovative Teaching and Learning Week

March 10-12, 2025

Empowering Education with AI: An Exclusive Preview for Faculty and Staff: Presentation recording | Slides

Incorporating LinkedIn Learning in Your Course: Presentation recording | Slides
    
You Belong Here: Inclusive Excellence at UL Lafayette: Presentation recording | Slides
    
Powering Up Without Dumbing Down: AI Strategies for Academic Research: Presentation recording | Slides

Developing Strategies for Trauma-Informed Instruction at UL Lafayette: Presentation recording | Slides
    
Embracing a CURE for your Class: Presentation recording | Slides

AI Literacy

Advancing Literacy Across Campus: Video | PDF | Feb. 26, 2025

Teaching for the Future: Insights from Industry Leaders on AI and the Future of Work | Feb. 20, 2025

10-Minute Tech Talks

Humanizing TECHniques: Building Connections Through Peer Review | March 31, 2025

Writing Measurable Learning Objectives | March 24, 2025

Humanizing TECHniques: From Isolation to Collaboration with Group Work | March 17, 2025

Beyond Multiple Choice: Tackling Moodle's Challenging Question Types | Feb. 24, 2025

Humanizing TECHniques: Making Feedback Meaningful and Personal | Feb. 17, 2025

Teaching with Teams | Feb. 10, 2025

Humanizing TECHniques: Bridging the Gap with Social Messaging | Feb. 2, 2025

Simple Tips to Level Up Your Instructional Videos | Jan. 27, 2025