Did you know? IOWA faculty and staff can access member benefits and discounts for Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and Quality Matters (QM) resources through our institutional memberships!
November 2023
OLC and QM Webinars - FREE
- Access for Success: Using Affordable Course Materials – November 14, 2023, 1 pm CT
Ensuring that every student can access the necessary course materials is essential for promoting equity, accessibility, and student achievement. This webinar will be led by a panel of experts who will share practical resources and strategies for discovering and utilizing affordable materials across various teaching formats.
- Don’t Panic! Leading and Learning in an Age of AI – November 15, 2023, 1 pm CT
With the rise of mainstream artificial intelligence comes the opportunity to discuss the integration of tools and technologies in our learning environments. How do we help support forward-thinking students for the classroom and beyond? Join this webinar to address concerns and explore how AI tools can empower both educators and students in preparing for the AI-driven future.
OLC and QM Workshops - Fee-based
Create an account with your UIOWA email to access additional benefits and discounts. Browse through the OLC Institute Schedule or the QM Workshops page for a full listing of upcoming fee-based workshops.
- Trauma-Informed Pedagogy to Support Student Success – November 6, 2023 – November 12, 2023 (Monday – Sunday)
This week-long workshop aims to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to establish a secure, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. Participants will delve into the fundamental principles of trauma-informed pedagogy, recognize signs of trauma in students and understand its potential impact on behavior. Through interactive discussions and strategic planning, educators will discover practical approaches to adapt their teaching methods, classroom management, and communication to cater to the distinctive needs of students affected by trauma.
- Creating Course Alignment Maps (CCM) – November 17, 2023
Alignment emphasizes how key elements of a course work together to ensure learners attain their intended learning objectives. In this workshop, you'll delve into the idea of alignment and its components using the Specific Review Standards found in the QM Higher Education Rubric. You'll also construct an alignment map for your own course, to help identify and enhance alignment gaps.
Resources
Did you miss ICON Day 2023?
Watch a recording of Tom Tobin’s keynote, 31 Days of Universal Design for Learning.
Hear how the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework can make learning accessible for all students by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression.
- Incremental changes can make a big difference to your students. Start with 10 minutes a day, and you can incorporate any of the 31 suggestions into your teaching practice.
- Assessing UDL's effectiveness can be done by tracking measures like student persistence, retention, and satisfaction rather than direct ties to specific interventions.