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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

All this and s'more coming up in October 🍂 See the full list of upcoming workshops: buff.ly/b9HCIlR

Flyer detailing dates, times, locations, and titles for October events at the TLPDC.

Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

NEXT FRIDAY: 25th Annual John M. Burns Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning! ➡️ go.ttu.edu/BurnsConference

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Effective mentorship begins with establishing trust between individuals 👥 Barbie Chambers, FMA Director, will discuss how mentors can encourage individual ownership, self-reflection, and shared discoveries with mentees. 📅Sept. 28 🕑2-3:20pm Join us virtually! ttu.elementlms.com/faculty-mentorship/

Flyer with title and description for a Faculty Mentorship workshop

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Take 20 minutes to learn something new! Join us virtually for the next AI:20 - Turn Lecture Videos into Accessible Content 🎥 🕚 11-11:20AM 🖥️ Microsoft Teams

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Do YOU need to build stress relief into your schedule? 🌱 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an evidence-based, structured program formulated to facilitate the cultivation of mindfulness through the use of meditative practices. Open to all faculty, graduate students & staff! buff.ly/lB9PRU4

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY 🚨 Applications for TeMPO are due on September 1! TeMPO participants are paired with other faculty across disciplines to engage in reciprocal observations of one another’s teaching during the Fall semester. Program details & application requirements: bit.ly/tempo-program

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Whether you're teaching from our beautiful campus in Lubbock or you're teaching Red Raiders in an online classrooms, we hope you have a smooth beginning to this semester! We're offering over 30 workshops this Fall! Review our schedule and register now: buff.ly/wQQnScG

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

"The integration of AI is designed to assist students with varying levels of academic preparation, enabling them to engage more deeply with course content and apply their learning in practical, reflective ways."

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Save the date! 📆 The next AI Mini Conference will be on Friday, August 28th. The event is fully virtual and open to all instructors with any level of experience in Generative AI. Stay tuned for more details! buff.ly/q8EELYT

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

"Overall, avatar-based case studies appear to offer distinct experiential advantages while maintaining comparable levels of instructional motivation relative to text-based cases." This quick read explores simulation-based learning in human service education. ➡ buff.ly/uWDZiTN

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Small Bytes Blog | TLPDC Home | Texas Tech

A blog about artificial intelligence for faculty, by faculty at TTU.

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

YOUR OPINION MATTERS💬 We want to hear about your experiences with TLPDC workshops, conferences, and faculty programs during the 2025–2026 academic year. Your feedback directly informs what we offer next year! Please complete this brief (10-minute) survey: buff.ly/rKN3VGt

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TLPDC | End-of-Year Survey

The TLPDC is collecting insights from faculty and staff who have attended events during the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Before you log off for the long weekend, don't forget that the deadline to submit a proposal for a SoTL Mini-Grant is next Tuesday, May 26! 🚨 Submit proposals to Lisa.Low@ttu.edu no later than 11:59 p.m., May 26, 2026. Learn more: buff.ly/M4gVhzW

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We want your input! 📢 The TLPDC is bringing in three finalists for the new director search. Each candidate has been invited to campus and will host a presentation and Q&A about their vision for the center. We invite you to attend either in person or on Teams! More details: buff.ly/yz2te2F

Poster announcing dates for campus presentations from finalists for the TLPDC's search for a new managing director.

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

"The lesson here is a simple formula for the future of clinical training: Use AI for repetition, and humans for nuance." Check out the latest entry to our Small Bytes Blog, written by our friends at the School of Veterinary Medicine! Read the full entry: buff.ly/O0TFmVD

Small Bytes Blog: Using AI in Clinical Veterinary Communication Training. By Dr. Elpida Artemiou, Professor of Veterinary Communication and Guy Gilbert, Instructional Designer.

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

During our spring conference, Dr. Cate Denial challenged us to practice A Pedagogy of Kindness by reconsidering the meaning of self care. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage you to follow this calendar of suggestions on how you can practice kindness for yourself! buff.ly/FCGkvHB...

May 2026 calendar with self care action items typed into each weekday.

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The 2026 SoTL Mini-Grants support instructors in developing and studying the impact of generative AI on student learning, teaching practices, formative assessment, faculty workflows, and/or cross-disciplinary collaboration. Proposals are due on May 26! Review full description now: buff.ly/M4gVhzW

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

We're pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Lisa Low as Director of the Division of AI Pedagogy and Policy within the TLPDC! Join us in congratulating Lisa on this appointment 🎉

Position Announcement. Lisa Low, Director, Division of AI Pedagogy and Policy. This newly established division will support the university's ongoing work in teaching, learning, and faculty development related to artificial intelligence. In this role, Lisa will lead the development of the division and its priorities.

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ➡️ Full Disclosure: Paths, Pivots, and Possibilities. In this candid panel discussion, faculty reflect on the realities of pursuing promotion to full professor: the choices they made, the unexpected turns, and the insights gained along the way. Join us at 1:30! buff.ly/WyMAZIR

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Did you miss our annual Advancing Teaching and Learning Conference? Check out this podcast episode featuring Dr. Cate Denial on "Kindness in the Academy"! This episode of the Professors Talk Pedagogy podcast discusses care in teaching, the intersection of kindness and AI, and more.

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Kindness in the Academy with Catherine Denial

Podcast Episode · Professors Talk Pedagogy · February 19, 2025 · 42m

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We're at the midpoint of the semester and many of us are tired. This article from Harvard Business Impact discusses the emotional labor of being an educator and how managing emotions through "surface acting" can lead to burnout. How can you "teach and lead without running on empty"? buff.ly/xFGUu1u

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Harvard Business Impact Education

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Would you like to increase student engagement with Top Hat? In collaboration with TTU Online, Top Hat representatives will be on campus to facilitate 3 workshops. Review session details and register today! buff.ly/XICvkcb

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Join us virtually for Teaching (Media) in Times of Crisis: Lessons from the 2025 Society for Cinema and Media Conference, led by Dr. Fareed Ben-Youssef! In this virtual session, we'll consider how to effectively teach media literacy and curiosity in times of ever-evolving crisis. buff.ly/PwGCXmz

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Faculty shout out!🎉 Dr. Jhones Sarturi asks faculty to consider what you have time to cover in your courses. "Am I teaching to cover content or to empower learning? Am I teaching to convey information or to trigger curiosity?" Thank you, Dr. Sarturi, for helping our students succeed!

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Craving connection and a little help in your classroom? The STEP Partnership Power Hours are a place where faculty are sharing and crowdsourcing teaching strategies 🤝 This opportunity is open to all instructors! buff.ly/Iqev1h3 Learn more about STEP Faculty & Student Partnerships: buff.ly/8Gy9KR6

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

VIRTUAL🖥️ Neurodiversity on Campus: Supporting Autistic College Students, presented by the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity. In this workshop we'll learn applicable strategies for making our classrooms and campus responsive to the needs of neurodivergent students. Join us! buff.ly/gZzt9o1

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We are excited to announce that the Managing Director position at the TLPDC is now open! 📢 Please consider applying or share with others who might be interested: buff.ly/iRsIoJJ

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Managing Director Search | TLPDC Home | Texas Tech

Position description and application information for the Managing Director of the Teaching, Learning, & Professional Development Center at Texas Tech University.

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🚨 Register today for the 22nd Annual Advancing Teaching & Learning Conference! The ATLC will be held virtually on Friday, February 20 and we're excited to feature Dr. Cate Denial, author of A Pedagogy of Kindness. Read session descriptions & and learn more! buff.ly/un1z1Ik

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Time to tackle your next play 💪🏈 Join us virtually this Wednesday to identify your strengths foundation and learn how you can integrate that knowledge into improving your professional practice: buff.ly/gZzt9o1 Take the CliftonStrengths (StrengthsQuest) assessment at buff.ly/fRk77Q6.

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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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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We have made the pledge to be a Distinguished Kindness Workplace through The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation to create a positive workplace as we meet professional goals. Join us in practicing random acts of kindness in your department too! Learn more about kindness at work! buff.ly/FblYTg4

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We ♥️ faculty and we'd LOVE to see you next Friday for Academic Milestones, previously called Tenure Academy! This half day event (lunch provided) is designed to support faculty navigating the tenure, promotion, and continuing appointment process. There's still time to register! buff.ly/cioeAR5

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Effective mentorship begins with establishing a relationship and trust between individuals and within groups 🤝 This Friday, we'll explore how mentors can encourage individual ownership, self-reflection, and shared discoveries with their mentees: buff.ly/gZzt9o1 Learn more about FMA! buff.ly/G9Kwkwb

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Short month, big plans 📆 Check out our packed schedule! buff.ly/gZzt9o1

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Here are some of our takeaways from last week's AI MIni Conference: 🗣Rethink "thou shalt not" language in your syllabus 💻Learn & use student names 🤝Understand student motivations for learning How will you teach from the same side of AI? Read Dr. Miller's Substack post on this topic!

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R3 1.17 September 15, 2023 Reflection: Teaching from the Same Side

What would a new era of non-adversarial pedagogy look like?

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

VIRTUAL🖥️ Through a New Lens: Understanding an Autism Perspective, presented by the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity. Attendees will leave with an understanding of autism and learn how to apply a neurological lens to better understand autistic individuals. Register now! buff.ly/2bFmogb

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

📣 Applications are due NEXT WEDNESDAY for the MBSR program! This opportunity is open to all faculty, staff, and graduate students looking to incorporate weekly stress relief and mindfulness into their routine. Learn more & apply today: buff.ly/zN52EE1

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Here's a sneak peek at what’s coming up this Spring: 🤖 AI Mini Conference 📝 Academic Milestones: Achieving Tenure, Promotion, and Continuing Appointment 👀 Reclaiming Attention: Digital Detox Strategies for Higher Ed Faculty 🗣 Advancing Teaching & Learning Conference and more! buff.ly/GZvAode

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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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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🚨FACULTY, STAFF, & GRAD STUDENTS: If you’re looking to incorporate stress relief and mindfulness into your routine, we encourage you to apply for the MBSR program! This 8-week course led by Dr. Angela Mariani Smith will meet weekly on Tuesdays. Review full details & apply today: buff.ly/zW9HLZV

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

💬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

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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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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

⏰The clocks have been adjusted and it's TIME to see what's coming up this month! buff.ly/3HUVbdU

Dates and titles listed for November events

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

🍩 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:

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

📣 Don't miss out, register for October workshops and events now! buff.ly/6Wyx52c

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

🫨 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

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

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:

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

📣 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

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

📅 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

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

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!

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

❗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.

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Texas Tech TLPDC @tlpdc-ttu.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

🚨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

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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…

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