Texas Tech TLPDC
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The Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center at Texas Tech University supports the university’s commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
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💬While many recognize good communication when they experience it, mentors must deliberately cultivate these skills.
Join us for this interactive session, where we will identify key characteristics of effective communication and strengthen our mentoring dialogue. Register now! buff.ly/3HUVbdU
Join us for this interactive session, where we will identify key characteristics of effective communication and strengthen our mentoring dialogue. Register now! buff.ly/3HUVbdU
All Events – Texas Tech University
This is a full listing of opportunities on our registration site and includes TLPDC sessions and events facilitated by other departments on campus.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
💬While many recognize good communication when they experience it, mentors must deliberately cultivate these skills.
Join us for this interactive session, where we will identify key characteristics of effective communication and strengthen our mentoring dialogue. Register now! buff.ly/3HUVbdU
Join us for this interactive session, where we will identify key characteristics of effective communication and strengthen our mentoring dialogue. Register now! buff.ly/3HUVbdU
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Imagine receiving an accommodation letter and being able to say, “This course already includes that—for everyone.” Join us virtually tomorrow to learn about:
👀 Visual formatting differences
🖱 Make content navigable without a mouse
📽 Captioning & transcripts
and more!
Register now: buff.ly/3HUVbdU
👀 Visual formatting differences
🖱 Make content navigable without a mouse
📽 Captioning & transcripts
and more!
Register now: buff.ly/3HUVbdU
October 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Imagine receiving an accommodation letter and being able to say, “This course already includes that—for everyone.” Join us virtually tomorrow to learn about:
👀 Visual formatting differences
🖱 Make content navigable without a mouse
📽 Captioning & transcripts
and more!
Register now: buff.ly/3HUVbdU
👀 Visual formatting differences
🖱 Make content navigable without a mouse
📽 Captioning & transcripts
and more!
Register now: buff.ly/3HUVbdU
🍩 At our Fall AI Mini Conference, Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant reminded “Don’t leave the donuts in the kitchen.”
Her point? Without structure, the temptation of generative AI in assessment is too strong. That’s why scholars like Bridgeman, Liu & Weeks propose a two-lane approach:
Her point? Without structure, the temptation of generative AI in assessment is too strong. That’s why scholars like Bridgeman, Liu & Weeks propose a two-lane approach:
October 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🍩 At our Fall AI Mini Conference, Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant reminded “Don’t leave the donuts in the kitchen.”
Her point? Without structure, the temptation of generative AI in assessment is too strong. That’s why scholars like Bridgeman, Liu & Weeks propose a two-lane approach:
Her point? Without structure, the temptation of generative AI in assessment is too strong. That’s why scholars like Bridgeman, Liu & Weeks propose a two-lane approach:
📣 Don't miss out, register for October workshops and events now!
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October 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
📣 Don't miss out, register for October workshops and events now!
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🫨 Are you finding it more of a challenge to seek balance in your roles? Do you feel that achieving success in one area leads to neglect in the another?
You are not alone! In tomorrow's facilitated discussion, faculty will share their struggles, strategies, ideas and insights. buff.ly/6Wyx52c
You are not alone! In tomorrow's facilitated discussion, faculty will share their struggles, strategies, ideas and insights. buff.ly/6Wyx52c
October 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🫨 Are you finding it more of a challenge to seek balance in your roles? Do you feel that achieving success in one area leads to neglect in the another?
You are not alone! In tomorrow's facilitated discussion, faculty will share their struggles, strategies, ideas and insights. buff.ly/6Wyx52c
You are not alone! In tomorrow's facilitated discussion, faculty will share their struggles, strategies, ideas and insights. buff.ly/6Wyx52c
Suspect a student has used generative AI inappropriately? Don’t jump to conclusions — follow fair process:
1️⃣ Review your syllabus & assignment instructions
2️⃣ Look at patterns in the student’s work
3️⃣ Talk with the student first
4️⃣ File a report if needed
Download the full workflow:
1️⃣ Review your syllabus & assignment instructions
2️⃣ Look at patterns in the student’s work
3️⃣ Talk with the student first
4️⃣ File a report if needed
Download the full workflow:
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September 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Suspect a student has used generative AI inappropriately? Don’t jump to conclusions — follow fair process:
1️⃣ Review your syllabus & assignment instructions
2️⃣ Look at patterns in the student’s work
3️⃣ Talk with the student first
4️⃣ File a report if needed
Download the full workflow:
1️⃣ Review your syllabus & assignment instructions
2️⃣ Look at patterns in the student’s work
3️⃣ Talk with the student first
4️⃣ File a report if needed
Download the full workflow:
📣 Register now for the Burns Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning! On Friday, 10/17, we'll hear from Dr. Ann Austin (Michigan State University), to focus on important principles to guide more effective approaches to teaching evaluation.
Read session descriptions now: buff.ly/vsbIEWA
Read session descriptions now: buff.ly/vsbIEWA
September 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
📣 Register now for the Burns Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning! On Friday, 10/17, we'll hear from Dr. Ann Austin (Michigan State University), to focus on important principles to guide more effective approaches to teaching evaluation.
Read session descriptions now: buff.ly/vsbIEWA
Read session descriptions now: buff.ly/vsbIEWA
📅 Have you had the chance to review our Fall workshops? Our center hosts opportunities for professional development on topics like:
📝 Transparent assignment design
🎓 Active learning strategies
💬 Managing student communication
And much more!
Review the schedule & register now: buff.ly/XAvJXsB
📝 Transparent assignment design
🎓 Active learning strategies
💬 Managing student communication
And much more!
Review the schedule & register now: buff.ly/XAvJXsB
September 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
📅 Have you had the chance to review our Fall workshops? Our center hosts opportunities for professional development on topics like:
📝 Transparent assignment design
🎓 Active learning strategies
💬 Managing student communication
And much more!
Review the schedule & register now: buff.ly/XAvJXsB
📝 Transparent assignment design
🎓 Active learning strategies
💬 Managing student communication
And much more!
Review the schedule & register now: buff.ly/XAvJXsB
RaiderCanvas Insights 🔍: Grade Notifications
The default setting in Canvas automatically publishes grades as they are entered in the Gradebook. This can be changed to allow the grade to be manually released by the instructor and give you the opportunity to make changes as needed!
The default setting in Canvas automatically publishes grades as they are entered in the Gradebook. This can be changed to allow the grade to be manually released by the instructor and give you the opportunity to make changes as needed!
September 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
RaiderCanvas Insights 🔍: Grade Notifications
The default setting in Canvas automatically publishes grades as they are entered in the Gradebook. This can be changed to allow the grade to be manually released by the instructor and give you the opportunity to make changes as needed!
The default setting in Canvas automatically publishes grades as they are entered in the Gradebook. This can be changed to allow the grade to be manually released by the instructor and give you the opportunity to make changes as needed!
❗DID YOU KNOW? Friday, August 29 is the last day to export course content from Blackboard! After 5:00 PM, you will no longer have access to any content on Blackboard.
We know this is a busy week, but urge you not to wait until the last minute! Reach out to raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu for support.
We know this is a busy week, but urge you not to wait until the last minute! Reach out to raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu for support.
August 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
❗DID YOU KNOW? Friday, August 29 is the last day to export course content from Blackboard! After 5:00 PM, you will no longer have access to any content on Blackboard.
We know this is a busy week, but urge you not to wait until the last minute! Reach out to raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu for support.
We know this is a busy week, but urge you not to wait until the last minute! Reach out to raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu for support.
🚨SATURDAY HELP IN TLPDC | 11 AM-1PM🚨
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: How to set up accommodations requested by students through SDS.
Depending on the requirements of the accommodation, you might:
⏳ Give additional time
⏱ Remove time limit
⏩ Add time limit multiplier
➖ Reduce answer choices
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: How to set up accommodations requested by students through SDS.
Depending on the requirements of the accommodation, you might:
⏳ Give additional time
⏱ Remove time limit
⏩ Add time limit multiplier
➖ Reduce answer choices
Establish SDS Accommodations
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Day 12
Learn how to set up accommodations requested by students through Student Disability Services. You can also find detailed guides on adding accommodations through…
youtu.be
August 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨SATURDAY HELP IN TLPDC | 11 AM-1PM🚨
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: How to set up accommodations requested by students through SDS.
Depending on the requirements of the accommodation, you might:
⏳ Give additional time
⏱ Remove time limit
⏩ Add time limit multiplier
➖ Reduce answer choices
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: How to set up accommodations requested by students through SDS.
Depending on the requirements of the accommodation, you might:
⏳ Give additional time
⏱ Remove time limit
⏩ Add time limit multiplier
➖ Reduce answer choices
12 days of RaiderCanvas: Please be aware of this important detail when setting course end dates! 🚨
If you change the course end date to match the last day of class, you won't have access to modify content or submit grades using the IOP integration tool once this date passes.
If you change the course end date to match the last day of class, you won't have access to modify content or submit grades using the IOP integration tool once this date passes.
Course End Dates
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Day 11
When setting your course end date, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to make any changes and submit your grades before that final date!
Have more questions?…
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August 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
12 days of RaiderCanvas: Please be aware of this important detail when setting course end dates! 🚨
If you change the course end date to match the last day of class, you won't have access to modify content or submit grades using the IOP integration tool once this date passes.
If you change the course end date to match the last day of class, you won't have access to modify content or submit grades using the IOP integration tool once this date passes.
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Starting this fall, we will be using Respondus LockDown to monitor and proctor online quizzes and exams.
A browser extension is not required to use this tool! Learn how to remove Proctorio settings from existing quizzes and customize your remote proctoring settings.
A browser extension is not required to use this tool! Learn how to remove Proctorio settings from existing quizzes and customize your remote proctoring settings.
Where did Proctorio go?
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Day 10
Learn how to use Respondus LockDown to monitor and proctor online quizzes and exams. Looking for a deep dive on this feature? Check out the long-form recorded training…
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August 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Starting this fall, we will be using Respondus LockDown to monitor and proctor online quizzes and exams.
A browser extension is not required to use this tool! Learn how to remove Proctorio settings from existing quizzes and customize your remote proctoring settings.
A browser extension is not required to use this tool! Learn how to remove Proctorio settings from existing quizzes and customize your remote proctoring settings.
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Attendance is critical to student learning. Learn the easy way to track it with aPlus + Attendance!
Use this feature to display a QR code that will regenerate at a set interval, making it difficult for in-class students to share the attendance code with absent students.
Use this feature to display a QR code that will regenerate at a set interval, making it difficult for in-class students to share the attendance code with absent students.
Why use aPlus+ Attendance?
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Day 9
Learn the easy way to track attendance with aPlus + Attendance. You can find more details on the RaiderCanvas support page:…
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August 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Attendance is critical to student learning. Learn the easy way to track it with aPlus + Attendance!
Use this feature to display a QR code that will regenerate at a set interval, making it difficult for in-class students to share the attendance code with absent students.
Use this feature to display a QR code that will regenerate at a set interval, making it difficult for in-class students to share the attendance code with absent students.
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Would you like to set groups and assign projects to student groups?
Learn how to create group assignments for students in your course! Check out the links in the video description to find more guidance on groups in RaiderCanvas:
Learn how to create group assignments for students in your course! Check out the links in the video description to find more guidance on groups in RaiderCanvas:
Setting Up Group Assignments
YouTube video by TLPDC TTU
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August 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Would you like to set groups and assign projects to student groups?
Learn how to create group assignments for students in your course! Check out the links in the video description to find more guidance on groups in RaiderCanvas:
Learn how to create group assignments for students in your course! Check out the links in the video description to find more guidance on groups in RaiderCanvas:
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Modules organize course content in logical, sequential order!
Learn the basics of setting up class modules and creating a predictable flow that is easy for students to follow. Reach out to the RaiderCanvas team at raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu for more help!
Learn the basics of setting up class modules and creating a predictable flow that is easy for students to follow. Reach out to the RaiderCanvas team at raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu for more help!
Organizing Modules
YouTube video by TLPDC TTU
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August 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Modules organize course content in logical, sequential order!
Learn the basics of setting up class modules and creating a predictable flow that is easy for students to follow. Reach out to the RaiderCanvas team at raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu for more help!
Learn the basics of setting up class modules and creating a predictable flow that is easy for students to follow. Reach out to the RaiderCanvas team at raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu for more help!
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Do you use YouTube videos in your course?
Learn how to embed YouTube videos so that they're ad free, providing a distraction free experience for students. Need more help? Reach out to the RaiderCanvas team at raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu
Learn how to embed YouTube videos so that they're ad free, providing a distraction free experience for students. Need more help? Reach out to the RaiderCanvas team at raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu
YouTube Integration
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August 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Do you use YouTube videos in your course?
Learn how to embed YouTube videos so that they're ad free, providing a distraction free experience for students. Need more help? Reach out to the RaiderCanvas team at raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu
Learn how to embed YouTube videos so that they're ad free, providing a distraction free experience for students. Need more help? Reach out to the RaiderCanvas team at raidercanvas.support@ttu.edu
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Do you know how to assign discussion checkpoints?
Discussion checkpoints will allow you to assign due dates and point values for specific discussion posts and responses. youtu.be/9Da2d6tdX0s
Discussion checkpoints will allow you to assign due dates and point values for specific discussion posts and responses. youtu.be/9Da2d6tdX0s
Discussions: How to set checkpoints
YouTube video by TLPDC TTU
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August 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: Do you know how to assign discussion checkpoints?
Discussion checkpoints will allow you to assign due dates and point values for specific discussion posts and responses. youtu.be/9Da2d6tdX0s
Discussion checkpoints will allow you to assign due dates and point values for specific discussion posts and responses. youtu.be/9Da2d6tdX0s
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: What happens to your messages when you use the inbox feature?
Learn about how your students will receive messages from the inbox in RaiderCanvas and how you can adjust your notification settings to see student responses.
Learn about how your students will receive messages from the inbox in RaiderCanvas and how you can adjust your notification settings to see student responses.
Inbox settings
YouTube video by TLPDC TTU
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August 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
12 Days of RaiderCanvas: What happens to your messages when you use the inbox feature?
Learn about how your students will receive messages from the inbox in RaiderCanvas and how you can adjust your notification settings to see student responses.
Learn about how your students will receive messages from the inbox in RaiderCanvas and how you can adjust your notification settings to see student responses.
12 Days of RaiderCanvas 🎉 Over the next few weeks, we'll share quick tips to help you navigate our new learning management platform! Today we're learning about using the "burger menu", the "snowman menu", and how to find Instructure resources.
Share this with your colleagues!
youtu.be/3iyYwL_f9Lc
Share this with your colleagues!
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How to find help in Canvas
YouTube video by TLPDC TTU
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August 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
12 Days of RaiderCanvas 🎉 Over the next few weeks, we'll share quick tips to help you navigate our new learning management platform! Today we're learning about using the "burger menu", the "snowman menu", and how to find Instructure resources.
Share this with your colleagues!
youtu.be/3iyYwL_f9Lc
Share this with your colleagues!
youtu.be/3iyYwL_f9Lc
NEW w/ IFE: Faculty can choose 1 of 2 tracks:
⭐Conscious and Compassionate Leadership (focused on Leadership through NVC)
⭐Revive and Thrive After Tenure or Continuing Appointment (focused on re-engagement)
Review details & apply today: depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Programs/InstituteforFacultyExcellence.php
⭐Conscious and Compassionate Leadership (focused on Leadership through NVC)
⭐Revive and Thrive After Tenure or Continuing Appointment (focused on re-engagement)
Review details & apply today: depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Programs/InstituteforFacultyExcellence.php
August 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW w/ IFE: Faculty can choose 1 of 2 tracks:
⭐Conscious and Compassionate Leadership (focused on Leadership through NVC)
⭐Revive and Thrive After Tenure or Continuing Appointment (focused on re-engagement)
Review details & apply today: depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Programs/InstituteforFacultyExcellence.php
⭐Conscious and Compassionate Leadership (focused on Leadership through NVC)
⭐Revive and Thrive After Tenure or Continuing Appointment (focused on re-engagement)
Review details & apply today: depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Programs/InstituteforFacultyExcellence.php
‼️ STARTING NEXT WEEK: RaiderCanvas Camp is here to help YOU! Take a moment to register now for any of the many virtual or face-to-face sessions: go.ttu.edu/TLPDCEvents
All Events – Texas Tech University
This is a full listing of opportunities on our registration site and includes TLPDC sessions and events facilitated by other departments on campus.
go.ttu.edu
May 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
‼️ STARTING NEXT WEEK: RaiderCanvas Camp is here to help YOU! Take a moment to register now for any of the many virtual or face-to-face sessions: go.ttu.edu/TLPDCEvents
🚨 Proposals are due for the AI Mini-Grants next week! To support diverse interests, proposals may align with the following themes:
✍️ AI for Assessment & Feedback Innovation
⏳ AI-Augmented Faculty Workflows
🗒 Cross-Disciplinary AI Collaborations
depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Resources/MiniGrants.php
✍️ AI for Assessment & Feedback Innovation
⏳ AI-Augmented Faculty Workflows
🗒 Cross-Disciplinary AI Collaborations
depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Resources/MiniGrants.php
May 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🚨 Proposals are due for the AI Mini-Grants next week! To support diverse interests, proposals may align with the following themes:
✍️ AI for Assessment & Feedback Innovation
⏳ AI-Augmented Faculty Workflows
🗒 Cross-Disciplinary AI Collaborations
depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Resources/MiniGrants.php
✍️ AI for Assessment & Feedback Innovation
⏳ AI-Augmented Faculty Workflows
🗒 Cross-Disciplinary AI Collaborations
depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/Resources/MiniGrants.php
We might find ourselves running out of steam as we're powering through finals to wrap up another semester. 🥴 We encourage you to use this resource to cheer yourself on and be mindful to practice self care as we strive to finish strong! www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-at-work
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May 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We might find ourselves running out of steam as we're powering through finals to wrap up another semester. 🥴 We encourage you to use this resource to cheer yourself on and be mindful to practice self care as we strive to finish strong! www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-at-work