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.
- Oct7Wed
Assigned & Optional Readings in Canvas: A Working Session with TTU Libraries
Available Seats: 27 of 30
Date: October 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Course Reserves are becoming Assigned & Optional Readings in Canvas! Learn how you can embed the readings and resources you already use into Canvas, get help finding accessible versions, and link resources within your modules. Bring your syllabus and live [or development] Canvas shells and build your courses with librarians and library staff on hand to help you and answer questions as they arise.
Assigned & Optional Readings can include resources owned by the TTU Libraries like eBooks, journal articles, book chapters, and streaming media, as well as physical books, scores, and recordings, in addition to anything you can think of which can include blogs, online videos, Open Educational Resources, music playlists, reference websites, and more! You also have the flexibility to place personal copies on reserve, request that resources be purchased, and get help with accessibility, copyright permissions, and clean scans.
The best part? TTU Libraries Course Reserve staff become your partner to make sure that links work, PDFs are readable, and access points haven’t changed. Reusing or revising a reading list can be done easily with just a couple of clicks, whether it is your first time teaching a course or your twentieth. - Oct12Mon
Supporting and Advancing Graduate Education - (October 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)
Available Seats: 18 of 36
Date: October 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitator: Mark Sheridan (Dean of the Graduate School)
This session will be a discussion of services and resources to support graduate teaching and research as well as graduate student and postdoc mentoring.
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:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/254385450614584?p=Xp9SbbiFNc3VXX0v9F
Meeting ID: 254 385 450 614 584
Passcode: vy9EK29Y - Oct21Wed
Internationalizing your Research and Teaching Portfolio - (October 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm)
Available Seats: 10 of 36
Date: October 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitator: Reagan Ribordy (Interim Vice Provost for International Affairs)
Join the Office of International Affairs for an informational workshop that will highlight:- International research opportunities
- Global collaborations and partnerships
- Study Abroad- TTU Center Sevilla / TTU-Costa Rica
- Curriculum internationalization
- Outreach and engagement resources
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:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/233646407576360?p=RSG5KfVtThEhPnzYhR
Meeting ID: 233 646 407 576 360
Passcode: LA2Uv3jn - Oct22Thu
Accessibility in Context: Aligning Access, Engagement, and Disciplinary Learning - (October 22, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Available Seats: 87 of 100
Date: October 22, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251855127102966?p=t0dgxu10NOlyjNpEhz
Facilitator: Andrea Beaudin (Lecturer, Professional Communication)
This interactive online session explores accessibility as a course-design question rather than a compliance exercise. Participants will examine how accessibility practices interact with learning outcomes, assessment, engagement, and disciplinary expectations. Using authentic teaching dilemmas such as timed exams, captioning in language courses, and describing charts for different learning goals, instructors will explore how to reduce barriers while maintaining academic rigor.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251855127102966?p=t0dgxu10NOlyjNpEhz
Meeting ID: 251 855 127 102 966
Passcode: 4xz3FD2K - Nov2Mon
Bridging the Gap: Building Accessible and Interactive Learning Experiences - (November 2, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Available Seats: 84 of 100
Date: November 2, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/243668535325409?p=oKfJHQIC00nOebcYbj
Facilitator: Tara Furey (Top Hat Enterprise Engagement Manager)
Learning doesn't end when the lecture concludes; it evolves. In this session, learn methods to incorporate formative assessment and metacognitive activities into your course materials that extend engagement beyond class time. With Title II ADA deadlines on the horizon, ensuring digital course materials meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards is more than a compliance requirement, it is an opportunity to create inclusive, high-impact learning experiences. Learn how you can remediate and tailor your own materials, Open Educational Resources (OER), or interactive eTexts to achieve specific course objectives.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/243668535325409?p=oKfJHQIC00nOebcYbj
Meeting ID: 243 668 535 325 409
Passcode: qC2V77gx - Nov4Wed
Reclaiming Attention and Finding More Joy: Evidence-Based Digital Detox Strategies for Faculty - (November 4, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)
Available Seats: 28 of 36
Date: November 4, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitator: Lisa Low (Professor of Practice, Public Relations and Director of the Division of AI Pedagogy and Policy)
This session explores evidence-based strategies for reclaiming focus, creativity, and well-being in an increasingly distracted world. Drawing on research in cognitive science, neuroscience, and productivity, participants will examine how attention fragmentation, constant digital stimulation, and excessive choice can undermine deep thinking and meaningful work.
Participants will explore the neuroscience of attention and reward, including research suggesting dopamine plays a key role in motivation and seeking behavior rather than satisfaction itself. The session also examines why multitasking is largely a myth, how frequent task switching degrades performance, and why monotasking and intentional constraints can enhance both productivity and creativity. - Nov6Fri
Assigned & Optional Readings in Canvas: A Working Session with TTU Libraries
Available Seats: 28 of 30
Date: November 6, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 151
Course Reserves are becoming Assigned & Optional Readings in Canvas! Learn how you can embed the readings and resources you already use into Canvas, get help finding accessible versions, and link resources within your modules. Bring your syllabus and live [or development] Canvas shells and build your courses with librarians and library staff on hand to help you and answer questions as they arise.
Assigned & Optional Readings can include resources owned by the TTU Libraries like eBooks, journal articles, book chapters, and streaming media, as well as physical books, scores, and recordings, in addition to anything you can think of which can include blogs, online videos, Open Educational Resources, music playlists, reference websites, and more! You also have the flexibility to place personal copies on reserve, request that resources be purchased, and get help with accessibility, copyright permissions, and clean scans.
The best part? TTU Libraries Course Reserve staff become your partner to make sure that links work, PDFs are readable, and access points haven’t changed. Reusing or revising a reading list can be done easily with just a couple of clicks, whether it is your first time teaching a course or your twentieth. - Nov6Fri
Mind Your Mind – Nurturing Mental Wellness - (November 6, 2026 11:00 am - 11:50 am)
Available Seats: 28 of 36
Date: November 6, 2026 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 151
Facilitator: Megan Thoen (Associate Professor of Practice and Directory of the Psychology Clinic)
An introduction to evidence-based strategies for maintaining mental well-being in academia. Learn practical tools for managing stress, promoting resilience, and fostering a healthy work-life balance as you begin your faculty journey.
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:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22322808089452?p=l2vEEIu7nr15okLlIR
Meeting ID: 223 228 080 894 52
Passcode: QK3jG2LS - Nov10Tue
Reclaiming Attention and Finding More Joy: Evidence-Based Digital Detox Strategies for Faculty - (November 10, 2026 11:00 am - 11:50 am)
Available Seats: 89 of 100
Date: November 10, 2026 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/293978116946681?p=0TTH6aSgqDeC9aoEe5
Facilitator: Lisa Low (Professor of Practice, Public Relations and Director of the Division of AI Pedagogy and Policy)
This session explores evidence-based strategies for reclaiming focus, creativity, and well-being in an increasingly distracted world. Drawing on research in cognitive science, neuroscience, and productivity, participants will examine how attention fragmentation, constant digital stimulation, and excessive choice can undermine deep thinking and meaningful work.
Participants will explore the neuroscience of attention and reward, including research suggesting dopamine plays a key role in motivation and seeking behavior rather than satisfaction itself. The session also examines why multitasking is largely a myth, how frequent task switching degrades performance, and why monotasking and intentional constraints can enhance both productivity and creativity.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/293978116946681?p=0TTH6aSgqDeC9aoEe5
Meeting ID: 293 978 116 946 681
Passcode: pP6h4x5k - Nov11Wed
Raider Success Hub Fundamentals for Faculty
Available Seats: 32 of 36
Date: November 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitator: Jeremy Norman (Program Director, Raider Success Hub)
Raider Success Hub (RSH) is Texas Tech’s centralized platform for supporting student success. In this training, faculty will learn basic navigation of the system, how to view student information, submit alerts, complete progress surveys, and more. Faculty play a critical role in student success, and this session will demonstrate how RSH makes it easier to offer timely support and connect students to the right resources at the right time.
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:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22295546486024?p=hESpflZapwfVjlpzSS
Meeting ID: 222 955 464 860 24
Passcode: ZD2xQ7iF - Nov18Wed
From Tool Use to Critical Evaluation: Scaffolding AI Literacy in Your Course - (November 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Available Seats: 24 of 36
Date: November 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitator: Priyanka Ganguly (Assistant Professor, English)
This workshop introduces a three-tier scaffolded pedagogical model for developing students' functional and critical AI literacy in online and hybrid course environments. Drawing on preliminary findings from an eight-week asynchronous technical communication course, participants will explore how low-stakes hands-on AI activities, structured analytical writing, and metacognitive AI-dialogue check-ins can be sequenced to move students from passive AI consumption toward critical engagement. Participants will leave with adaptable strategies for scaffolding AI literacy across disciplines and course formats.
*This workshop was developed as part of a TLPDC AI Mini-Grant.
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:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/281412619021845?p=HUkRgFqfbDUDIMrysn
Meeting ID: 281 412 619 021 845
Passcode: 8Dp38HV9