Our traditional sessions are 50 minutes and offered mainly face-to-face with the option to join virtually. We cover a wide range of topics like using AI, mentorship and career development, how to handle classroom conflict, and more. Many sessions are facilitated by TLPDC staff, and we also partner with other faculty and departments to present innovative ideas and campus resources. Please note that while we do offer a virtual option, these are designed to be delivered face-to-face and do not follow best practices for a true synchronous format.
Please click on the session title to see the description and option to register.
- Jan22Wed
Bite-Sized Best Practices: Virtual Lunch Edition – (January 22, 2025 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM)
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/98461666846
Available Seats: 281
Join us for a one-hour session “show and tell” session on Generative AI best practices led by TLPDC Fellow Lisa Low. From novice to professional, you'll leave with fresh ideas and a satisfied appetite. Bring your own lunch! Join via Zoom: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/98461666846
- Jan29Wed
Reclaiming Attention: Digital Detox Strategies – (January 29, 2025 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Available Seats: 22
This session introduces a "Digital Detox" approach, helping you reclaim focus and joy by limiting digital distractions and fostering deeper, uninterrupted work. Participants will explore the cognitive impact of multitasking, dopamine-driven tech habits, and strategies for implementing focus-oriented routines. Key takeaways include understanding the brain's limits on multitasking, applying the Ivy Lee method for priority management, adopting the Pomodoro Technique to tackle procrastination and sustain deep work, and incorporating movement “snacks” into daily routines. This session empowers attendees to guide students and themselves toward healthier digital habits and improved academic engagement. While developed for faculty and students in higher education, the Digital Detox strategies are transferable to any environment where focus and mental well-being are at risk. Attendees will gain universally applicable tools for managing digital distractions, improving attention, and enhancing life satisfaction across personal and professional domains. This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/97756149735
- Feb4Tue
Canvas Training – (February 4, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 151
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 151
Available Seats: 33
This training for Canvas, the new learning management system, will cover the following features:
- Global Navigation
- Canvas Basics
- Assignments
- Speed Grader
- Feb5Wed
Bite-Sized Best Practices: Afternoon Snack Edition – (February 5, 2025 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Available Seats: 33
Join us for a one-hour session “show and tell” session on Generative AI best practices led by TLPDC Fellow Lisa Low. From novice to professional, you'll leave with fresh ideas and a satisfied appetite. Snacks and drinks will be provided!
- Feb10Mon
Mentoring Series: Facilitating Group Dynamics – (February 10, 2025 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Available Seats: 31
Effective mentorship begins with establishing a relationship and trust between individuals and within groups. Mentors who facilitate these dynamics must be intentional, clear, and flexible while fostering open dialogue. This workshop will explore how mentors can encourage individual ownership, self-reflection, and shared discovery with their mentees.
- Feb21Fri
Canvas Training (Virtual) – (February 21, 2025 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM)
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjUwODM4ODgtYzJiMC00N2NhLWEyNDItYmUwNDU1YjIzNzMx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22178a51bf-8b20-49ff-b655-56245d5c173c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220b92a115-9bce-4dc9-b5c1-75b58c8d2619%22%7d
Available Seats: 248
This training for Canvas, the new learning management system, will cover the following features:
- Global Navigation
- Canvas Basics
- Assignments
- Speed Grader
- Feb28Fri
Bite-Sized Best Practices: Lunch Edition – (February 28, 2025 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Available Seats: 34
Join us for a one-hour session “show and tell” session on Generative AI best practices led by TLPDC Fellow Lisa Low. From novice to professional, you'll leave with fresh ideas and a satisfied appetite. Lunch will be provided!
- Mar4Tue
Bite-Sized Best Practices: Breakfast Edition – (March 4, 2025 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Available Seats: 30
Join us for a one-hour session “show and tell” session on Generative AI best practices led by TLPDC Fellow Lisa Low. From novice to professional, you'll leave with fresh ideas and a satisfied appetite. Breakfast will be provided!
- Mar5Wed
Canvas Training – (March 5, 2025 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 151
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 151
Available Seats: 59
This training for Canvas, the new learning management system, will cover the following features:
- New Quizzes
- Grading
- Speed Grader
- Mar10Mon
Mentoring Series: Aligning Expectations – (March 10, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Available Seats: 31
One critical element of an effective mentoring relationship is a shared understanding of what each person expects from that relationship. Problems between mentors and mentees often arise from misunderstandings about expectations. Expectations change over time, so frequent reflection & clear communication are necessary to maintain a collaborative relationship.
- Mar13Thu
Canvas Training (Virtual) – (March 13, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWYwMTdmYzgtZDQwMS00OGMyLThhMjAtZWQ1MzM5NmY3YTg2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22178a51bf-8b20-49ff-b655-56245d5c173c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220b92a115-9bce-4dc9-b5c1-75b58c8d2619%22%7d
Available Seats: 289
This training for Canvas, the new learning management system, will cover the following features:
- New Quizzes
- Grading
- Speed Grader
- Mar26Wed
Canvas Training – (March 26, 2025 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Available Seats: 21
This training for Canvas, the new learning management system, will cover the following features:
- Discussions
- Studio
- Big Blue Button
- Apr3Thu
Bite-Sized Best Practices: Virtual Happy Hour Edition – (April 3, 2025 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM)
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/96683299074
Available Seats: 299
Join us for a one-hour session “show and tell” session on Generative AI best practices led by TLPDC Fellow Lisa Low. From novice to professional, you'll leave with fresh ideas and a satisfied appetite. Bring your own beverage! Join via Zoom: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/96683299074
- Apr8Tue
Canvas Training (Virtual) – (April 8, 2025 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM)
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzJhZWFmYjUtMzNjMC00YzZiLWFjMDYtMmI2YzkyZGQ4ZDFl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22178a51bf-8b20-49ff-b655-56245d5c173c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220b92a115-9bce-4dc9-b5c1-75b58c8d2619%22%7d
Available Seats: 292
This training for Canvas, the new learning management system, will cover the following features:
- Discussions
- Studio
- Big Blue Button
- Apr17Thu
Mentoring Series: Maintaining Effective Communication – (April 17, 2025 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM)
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Available Seats: 30
Effective communication is foundational to successful mentoring relationships. While many recognize good communication when they experience it, mentors must deliberately cultivate and practice these skills. In this interactive session, participants will identify key characteristics of effective communication and engage in practical exercises to strengthen their mentoring dialogue.