2021-22 Learning Community Topics
- Alternative modes of delivering early literacy and language instruction (AMELLI) – Moving Forward
- Anti-Racist Educator Dialogue Group
- B.E.A.T.S. – Bridging Experiments in Arts, Technology and Science
- Community Engaged Learning: From Theory to Practice
- Community-building in the classroom: Including DEI principles as part of the curriculum
- Creating Equitable Instruction through Universal Design for Learning
- Creative Teaching Approaches Based on Classroom Setup and Technology
- Department of Animal Science Teaching and Learning Community
- Designing Physical Post-Pandemic Learning Spaces
- Engineering and Social Justice
- Feminist Community-Engagement Disrupted
- Global Engagement in Teaching and Learning
- Graduate Teaching Assistant Teaching & Learning Community
- Learning Community for Supporting International Student Success
- Mindful Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
- MSU Trauma Services and Training Network (TSTN)
- Open Pedagogy Learning Community
- Reading Group for Student Engagement and Success
- Sharing Process Improvement Tools in Undergraduate Internships and Experiential Education
- STEM Assessment Across STEM Spaces
- Teaching for Equity and Social Justice in Medical Education
- Team-Based Teaching and Learning Network (TBTLN)
- Tier II Writing Learning Community
2020-21 Learning Community Topics
- Accessible Course Design: Instruction for All through Universal Design for Learning
- Adams Academy 2.0 Learning Community
- Alternative Modes for Early Literacy and Language Instruction
- Anti-Racist Strategies for Teaching, Learning and Faculty Development Efforts
- Department of Animal Science Teaching and Learning Community (ANS TLC)
- Digital Humanities Pedagogy Learning Community
- GTA Virtual Lunch & Learn Best Practices TLC (Teaching Learning Community)
- HOBI@CANR = Hybrid, Online and Blended Instruction at CANR
- Interdisciplinary Design Collaborative (a learning community)
- Mindful Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
- MSU Trauma Services and Training Network (TSTN)
- Open Pedagogy and Open Educational Practices Learning Community
- Restorative Justice
- Sharing Process Improvement Tools in Undergraduate Internships and Experiential Education
- Team-Based Teaching and Learning Network (TBTLN)
- Tier II Writing Faculty Learning Community
- Veterinary – Medical School Collaborative Community
- Water Infrastructure: The Interface of Natural and Built Environments in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities
2019-20 Learning Community Topics
- Accessible Course Design: Instruction for All through Universal Design for Learning
- Adams 2.0
- Building Capacity for Inclusive Excellence in Research Mentoring @ MSU
- Building Effective Data Science Learning Communities
- Charting the Future of Online Graduate Education at Michigan State University
- Department of Animal Science Teaching and Learning Community
- Digital Humanities Pedagogy Learning Community
- Diversifying and Contextualizing Agriculture and Natural Resources Education
- Exploring Data and Computing Ethics Curricula
- Human Centered Design Practitioners Learning Community
- Hybrid, Online, and Blended Instruction at CANR
- Identity Formation and Passing in Global Contexts
- Interdisciplinary Design Collaborative
- Medical Educator Roles and Identity in the Age of Integrated Curricula
- Military-Affiliated Students Learning Community
- Mindful Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
- MSU Trauma Services Training Network
- Restorative Justice
- Sharing process Improvement Tools in Undergraduate Internships and Experiential Education
- Student Transitions
- Teaching Maker Pedagogies in Nonmaker Classes: A Partnership with Lansing Makers Network
- Teaching with your Strenghts
- Team-Based Learning Group
- The Medical Student Experience as Data: Introduction to Qualitative Research
- Transforming Teaching Through Reflective Writing Experiences
- Trans-Regional Studies Scholarly Writing Group
- Water Infrastructure: The Interface of Natural and Buildt Environments in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities
- What if, we visited the art museum?
2018-19 Learning Community Topics
- Digital Humanities Pedagogy
- Accessible Course Design: Instruction for all through Universal Design for Learning
- Adams 2.0
- Teaching and Learning in the Department of Animal Science
- Non-Tenure and Specialist Faculty Identities
- Interrogating Identity Formation and Passing in Global Contexts
- Consortium for Compassionate Well-being
- Racism, Privilege, and Power: MSU Extension
- Africa R&D Connect
- Food and Housing Insecurity
- Charting the Future of Online Graduate Education
- Transforming Teaching Through Reflective Writing Experiences
2017-18 Learning Community Topics
- Feedback and Formative Assessment in MSU Classrooms
- Insights and Beyond: How Can Course-Based Analytics Be Useful to Instructors?
- Accessibility through Creative Innovation
- Adams Academy 2.0: Going Public with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
2016-17 Learning Community Topics
- Accessibility through Creative Innovation
- Assessment, Instructional Best Practices and Continuous Improvement of Student Learning in General Science Education
- Enriching the Faculty-International Student Experience
- GLBTQ Faculty
- Integrity and Ethics on Campus
- What Shapes the Way We Teach? Four Lenses for Critical Reflection
2015-16 Learning Community Topics
- A Community of Inquiry Exploring Active Learning Strategies and Spaces
- Academic Integrity and Ethics on Campus
- Accessibility through Creative Innovation
- Assessment, Instructional Best Practices and Continuous Improvement of Student Learning in General Science Education
- Lilly Teaching Fellows 2.0
- Teaching and Learning Abroad
- Enriching the Faculty-International Student Experience
- What Shapes the Way We Teach? Four Lenses for Critical Reflection
2013-14 Learning Community Topics
- Best Practices to Maximize Learning Experiences of International Students: Focus on China, Korea, and India
- Collaborative Programmatic Assessment of Student Learning in General Science Education
- Interprofessional Education in Healthcare: A Faculty Development Learning Community
- Learn2Design with Desire2Learn
- NeGra – Networks and Graphs Workgroup
- Proven Practices for Academic Success by Students of Color
- Revitalizing Critical Thinking through Discussion-Based Teaching and Learning
- Teaching and Learning Abroad
- Teaching Performances Across the Curriculum
- Using Exploratory Writing to Support Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning Within the Disciplines
2012-13 Learning Community Topics
- Best Practices to Maximize the Learning Experiences of International Students: Focus on China, Korea, and India
- Collaborative Programmatic Assessment of Student Learning in General Science Education
- Demystifying Discussion-Based Teaching and Learning
- Innovation Adoption in Sustainable Development and Placemaking
- Interprofessional Education Continuing Medical Education
- A Longitudinal Exploration of Interprofessional Practice Excellence: From Faculty Development to Improved Patient Care
- Leadership Skills for Faculty in a Team-Taught Curriculum
- Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)s and Other Online Educational Environments
- Proven Practices for Academic Success by Students of Color
- Teaching and Learning Abroad
- Teaching with Technology: Blended and Online Learning
- Transformational Learning through Creativity in STEM disciplines
- Using Exploratory Writing to Support Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning Within the Disciplines
2011-12 Learning Community Topics
- Collaborative Programmatic Assessment of Student Learning in General Science Education
- Creativity in STEM Disciplines
- Effectively Engaging Students in Difficult Dialogues
- Innovation Adoption in Sustainable Development and Placemaking
- Interprofessional Practice Excellence: Exploring Educational Models, Synergies, and Barriers
- Teaching and Learning Abroad
- Promoting Teaching Excellence and Quality Student Learning in Integrative Studies
- Moving Ethnic Studies from the Margin to the Mainstream
- Using Exploratory Writing to Support Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning in the Disciplines
- Proven Practices to Support Academic Success for Students of Color
- Teaching with Technology: Blended and Online Learning
2010-11 Learning Community Topics
- Evaluating Teaching Excellence Across Academic Cultures
- Incorporating Active Learning and Inquiry-Based Learning in Large Lecture Courses
- Inquiry-Based Problem Set Development for Molecular Cell Biology
- Negotiating Sexual and Gender Identity as an Instructor
- Promoting Long-Term Retention and Student Learning in the Sciences
- Promoting Teaching Excellence and Quality Student Learning in Integrative Studies
- Supporting Graduate Students’ Scholarly Reading
- Teaching and Learning Abroad
- Teaching with Technology: Blended and Online Learning
- Writing in the Sciences: Teaching and Learning
- X-Word Grammar and International Students Writing: New Approaches in Perspective and Technology
2009-10 Learning Community Topics
- Promoting Teaching Excellence and Quality Student Learning in Integrative Studies
- Sustainability Across the Curriculum
- Teaching and Learning Abroad
- Quality Issues in Online Learning
- Science Writing: Teaching and Learning
- Effective Teaching in Large Classes
- Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
2008-09 Learning Community Topics
- Sustainability Across the Curriculum
- Advancing Global Competence through Teaching and Learning Abroad
- Learning About Our Learners
- Quality Issues in Online Learning (formerly focusing on Challenges and Opportunities in Blended ‘Teaching and Learning’)
- Scientists and Writers: Sharing Our Knowledge of Teaching Writing in the Biological Sciences
- Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
- Enhancing the First-Year Experience at MSU
- Effective Teaching in Large Classes
- Experimental Approaches to Teaching Writing across the Curriculum
2007-08 Learning Community Topics
- Effective Teaching in Large Classes
- Experimental Approaches to Teaching Writing Across the Curriculum (EATWAC), or Thinking Outside the box and other Pedagogical Puzzles
- Challenges and Opportunities in Blended Teaching and Learning
- Scientists and Writers: Sharing Our Knowledge of Teaching Writing in the Biological Sciences
- Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
- Enhancing the First-Year Experience at MSU
2006-7 Learning Community Topics
- Challenges and Opportunities in Blended Teaching and Learning
- Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
- Enhancing the First-Year Experience at MSU
- Scientists and Writers: Sharing Our Knowledge of Teaching Writing in the Biological Sciences
2005-06 Learning Community Topics
- Scholarly Discussions on Problem Solving
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MindGames: Teaching and Learning with Games and Simulations
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Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
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Hybrid Learning: Strategies, tactics and implementation
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Confronting the Challenges of Teaching Hybrid/Blended Courses
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Teaching Writing in the Disciplines: An Extended Conversation about Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
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Visual Literacy and Pedagogy
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Mind Games: Teaching and Learning with Games and Simulation
