Planning a digital project but don’t know where to start? Join us and @UMichLibrary virtually on Oct 29 at 2 p.m. where we will cover conceptualizing a project guided by specific research questions, outcomes, objectives, and deliverables. Register at myumi.ch/E7NN6.

Graduate Student Instructors are more than grading assistance! If you're wondering how best to create a solid instructional team, we are available to help examine course activities and workflows, and develop GSIs' skills. Schedule a consultation at myumi.ch/nVeR9.

Keeping students attentive during the class period is hard in a world filled with distractions. Learn practical strategies to help students sustain and cultivate their attention throughout the class period at myumi.ch/QMJRk.

Did you know flashcards have been shown to be effective with college students? Incorporating flashcards into your course is an effective way to support student learning, retention, and mastery of course content. Learn more at myumi.ch/Ax6me.

During our Lunchtime Learning session on Oct 8 at noon, we will define classroom engagement, discuss the impact of relationship building on engagement, and share activities to foster a caring community. Learn more and register at myumi.ch/WDPMb.

Need classroom tech support? Schedule one of our technicians to help regarding everything from installed technology to media support to complex technology needs. Submit a request at myumi.ch/Z8AA3.

During class, students often struggle with note-taking for a variety of reasons. Learn how guided lecture notes can improve the accuracy and efficiency of students' note taking and increase students' retention of course content at myumi.ch/4xbbd.

We encourage faculty, staff, and students to use U-M approved storage for your data. Storing data correctly protects your privacy, protects your research, supports collaboration, and keeps us all in compliance. View our storage recommendations at myumi.ch/nVDN3.

Poor attendance got you down? Low attendance—even in large lecture courses–is not a foregone conclusion. There are simple strategies you can use to not only increase student engagement, but make them want to attend your class. Learn more at myumi.ch/Mpze3.

A syllabus should communicate expectations and leave room for clarification. Most importantly, students should see the syllabus as a resource they can return to throughout the semester. Learn how to create a syllabus students will actually use at myumi.ch/xjjJd.

Don't forget to set up your lecture recording schedule before classes begin so students can review or catch up when ill or unable to attend class! Learn more at myumi.ch/JP8dw.

Teaching in a new classroom? We will gladly provide a personalized AV and computing orientation for LSA classrooms! Schedule an orientation with us at myumi.ch/pggkX.

Classes with multimodal projects that produce final products that are public-facing should consider accessibility as an essential component. Learn what to teach students and require of them during our virtual workshop on Aug 26 at 2 p.m. Register at myumi.ch/xjqX9.

Join us virtually on Aug 26 at 10 a.m. to examine proven methods for designing authentic exams that align with your course learning goals and make the most of both analog and digital tools available in LSA. Register at myumi.ch/Z8DXj.

Students may be tempted to use AI to answer traditional exams. LSA supports tools and methods that encourage authentic assessments and reduce the need for test proctoring. Register for our virtual workshop on Aug 24 at 1 p.m. to learn more: myumi.ch/5wydq.

Join us virtually on Aug 24 at 11 a.m. for a moderated discussion about the current state of GenAI, including success stories and challenges. We will collect specific questions or topics you would like us to cover at the start of the session. Register at myumi.ch/rw8VA.

During our virtual workshop on Aug 24 at 10 a.m., we will review assignments that are more likely to encourage meaningful student engagement, as well as strategies for responding when students rely on AI in ways that undermine learning. Register at myumi.ch/mVZ9Z.

Join our virtual workshop on Aug 21 at 1 p.m. to explore techniques for making images, charts, diagrams, and multimedia content more accessible. Register at myumi.ch/6PyVr.

Join our virtual session on Aug 20 at 3 p.m. to explore new Canvas resources available to LSA instructors. You'll leave with access to all resource pages and step-by-step instructions for incorporating them into your fall Canvas course sites. Register at myumi.ch/11b9m.

Small Teaching is for instructors who want to make their teaching more effective without redesigning a course. Join our virtual workshop on Aug 20 at 1 p.m. to look at simple, research-based strategies that help students learn and remember. Register at myumi.ch/WD5W7.