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.
- Aug18Tue
Getting Started with RaiderCanvas - (August 18, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am)
Available Seats: 46 of 74
Date: August 18, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 151
Facilitator: Leslie DeBusk (Senior Director, Learning Management System)
Texas Tech University utilizes Canvas as its Learning Management System (LMS). In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics and how to set up your courses in a development shell. This will be a hands on session and there will be time for questions as you work. Please note that to get access to RaiderCanvas, you need to have your eRaider account set up. New faculty will have access to development shells, but won’t have access to live shells until their hiring paperwork is completed. - Aug18Tue
Assigned & Optional Readings in Canvas: A Working Session with TTU Libraries
Available Seats: 21 of 30
Date: August 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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. - Aug19Wed
Strong Start: What to do on the First Day of Classes - (August 19, 2026 9:00 am - 9:50 am)
Available Seats: 2 of 36
Date: August 19, 2026 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitators: Suzanne Tapp (Associate Vice Provost for Teaching & Learning) and Mitzi Ziegner (Associate Director of the TLPDC, TeMPO Program Director)
Join two experienced teachers as they talk about first day of class strategies. How do you set the tone and expectation for an interactive classroom environment? What can you do to establish an engaged environment from the beginning of class? Join Suzanne Tapp, M.Ed. and Mitzi Ziegner, M.Ed. as they consider active learning pedagogies and first day strategies that will set you up for success in your first week at TTU and beyond.
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/215804709645442?p=OtYfdFV3kLVFbOshXw
Meeting ID: 215 804 709 645 442
Passcode: nA9kn3A4 - Aug19Wed
What do I do if I am concerned about a student? - (August 19, 2026 10:00 am - 10:50 am)
Available Seats: 21 of 36
Date: August 19, 2026 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitator: Crystal Sauceda (Assistant Dean of Students, Office of the Dean of Students) and Tony Lucero (Program Manager, Office of the Dean of Students)
An information session by the Office of the Dean of Students on what to do about concerns you may have about students. The session will discuss factors that can affect student success, such as behavioral, financial, family, and wellness issues, and will cover how to refer a student to the Dean of Students staff. The Office of the Dean of Students connects students with campus resources and provides support to students who are attempting to navigate a wide variety of personal challenges.
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/299480479665459?p=Ie3zZg197LuxpDuDol
Meeting ID: 299 480 479 665 459
Passcode: 4SC6u3QE - Aug19Wed
My Student Gave Me a Letter of Accommodation…Now What? An Information Session by TTU Student Disability Services on the Accommodation Process at TTU - (August 19, 2026 11:00 am - 11:50 am)
Available Seats: 22 of 36
Date: August 19, 2026 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitator: Kim Rindlisbacher (Administrator/Academic Counselor, Student Disability Services)
This session will review the academic classroom accommodation process used at TTU. Kim will discuss how Letters of Accommodation (LOAs) are presented to instructors and what steps instructors need to follow to ensure compliance with ADA guidelines. Kim will also share information regarding exam accommodations and the scheduling process. Additionally, she will spend time answering any questions instructors have on the classroom accommodation process.
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/217436894207534?p=ZyBbgU1R3jxDt5qiph
Meeting ID: 217 436 894 207 534
Passcode: aY2Di9M3 - Aug19Wed
Raider Success Hub Fundamentals for Faculty - (August 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm)
Available Seats: 26 of 36
Date: August 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:50 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. Lunch will be provided.
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/238291401175911?p=te2lWMR5Oa3v71S7RS
Meeting ID: 238 291 401 175 911
Passcode: ta39zG9m - Sep1Tue
Navigating the Research Support Ecosystem at TTU - (September 1, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Available Seats: 19 of 36
Date: September 1, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitator: Jarett Lujan (Assistant Director, Research Development & Communications)
Whether you’re preparing your first grant proposal or managing a funded project, understanding Texas Tech’s research support network is key to success. This session will guide faculty and staff through the roles of the Research Development & Communication (RDC) team, the Office of Research Services (ORS), and departmental research liaisons by highlighting how these groups work together to provide comprehensive support from pre-award to post-award.
We’ll explore when and how to use internal vs. external resources, how to streamline communication across offices, and practical strategies for making the most of TTU’s institutional support. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of the research ecosystem and actionable steps to navigate it effectively.
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/211486429375149?p=gsfYlwKaLeFAs34Nl3
Meeting ID: 211 486 429 375 149
Passcode: df62qM2b - Sep2Wed
Are You Interested in Integrating Community Outreach and Engagement into Your Teaching, Research, or Creative Activities? - (September 2, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)
Available Seats: 25 of 36
Date: September 2, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitator: Birgit Green (Associate Vice Provost for Outreach & Engagement) and Mellinee Lesley (Associate Vice Provost for Community Engaged Learning)
Join us at this session to learn more about Outreach and Engagement, the difference between these two forms of high-impact practice, and their value to scholarship, student achievement, grant success, and more. You will also discover ways of incorporating outreach and engagement into your curriculum, research/creative activities, and scholarship; as well as learn about our faculty support services and resources to assist you in this process.
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/228313612147459?p=4bE705rHmhiMsq38og
Meeting ID: 228 313 612 147 459
Passcode: j4mk2Zt7 - Sep4Fri
Institutional Compliance and Your Role as a Faculty Member - (September 4, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm)
Available Seats: 71 of 72
Date: September 4, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 151
Facilitators: Isolda Gomez (Training & Outreach Program Manager, Title IX & Compliance), Alex Faris (Pregnancy & Parenting Liaison, Title IX), and Camille Frost (Youth Protection Officer, Institutional Compliance), and Kimberley Davis (Title VI Case Manager)
Staff from the Office of Student Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct will host a Q&A session to help faculty navigate compliance with Title IX and give information about updates to the policies about pregnancy and parenting, minors on campus, and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act.
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/2108683813628?p=UxjDcYH8L8viMEQi7B
Meeting ID: 210 868 381 362 8
Passcode: ik9rJ2V7 - Sep8Tue
Resources for Teaching with the Texas Tech University Libraries - (September 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)
Available Seats: 31 of 36
Date: September 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitator: Sabrina Davis (Assistant Librarian, University Libraries) and Katie DeVet (Assistant Librarian, University Libraries)
Need resources for teaching but not sure what to do after choosing a textbook or assigning readings? Let the Texas Tech University Libraries help you find those next steps! Build reading lists that combine library resources, OER, and non-traditional sources with Course Reserves; look for ways to save you time and your students money with Open Educational Resources; and learn how both OER and course reserves can work together to prevent academic gatekeeping and increase classroom equity.
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/254531283194024?p=tk9vjgsWYYnGPkfQ3s
Meeting ID: 254 531 283 194 024
Passcode: M4kg6WD6 - Sep9Wed
Transparent Assignment Design: How to Write Assignments that Help Students Understand What You Expect - (September 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)
Available Seats: 30 of 36
Date: September 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp (Associate Vice Provost for Teaching & Learning)
Perhaps the smallest and most important change teachers can make is to offer students an honest look at their rationale for what they require students to do. The Transparency in Learning and Teaching framework (TILT) focuses on how and why students are learning course content in particular ways, and how this learning is relevant for all students. The goal is simple: to make learning processes explicit and equitably accessible for all students. In this workshop, we will consider how outlining purpose, task, and criteria can help us engage with students before they undertake their work in our classes. We will also demonstrate how instructors can use AI to tweak existing assignments to align with the TILT framework. This simple change can aid students in understanding the knowledge they will gain from completing the work and how they might use skills and knowledge in their lives during and beyond college, the tasks involved, and the expected criteria with which we will assess their work.
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/296196343752945?p=DJ0TT5e5w1jqoz2MwD
Meeting ID: 296 196 343 752 945
Passcode: Kd7Ak2Hg - Sep15Tue
Assigned & Optional Readings in Canvas: A Working Session with TTU Libraries
Available Seats: 28 of 30
Date: September 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 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. - Sep17Thu
New Faculty Training for IRB Process - (September 17, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm)
Available Seats: 24 of 36
Date: September 17, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitator: CassiDe Street (Assistant Vice President, Human Research Protection Program Office)
Meet the IRB Chair, Director, and HRPP Staff and hear our tips and tricks for submitting an IRB. The session will provide information on submitting IRBs to TTU, required human subject training, external collaborations, transferring IRBs, and international research.
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/220525133900775?p=TnGVe808ZVIhsinYho
Meeting ID: 220 525 133 900 775
Passcode: gW6Wy6Vz - Sep18Fri
Using Generative AI to Support Quantitative Data Analysis in the Classroom - (September 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Available Seats: 99 of 100
Date: September 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/221072466520097?p=7vEmSzwkgk9ncgKHju
Facilitator: Carlos Echeverria (Assistant Professor, Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures)
This presentation explores the potential applications of generative AI for quantitative data analysis in the classroom, ranging from data preparation to full-fledged statistical modeling. Experiences from a graduate linguistics seminar are discussed, highlighting the utility of generative AI in helping students visualize their data and among alternative models in R/RStudio, as well as some of its risks, especially for students who view AI as a substitute for understanding data and statistical principles. By the end of the presentation, attendees will have a better idea of some of the specific applications of generative AI in the data analysis classroom and be familiar with ways to prevent and detect misuse among students. Additionally, some of the applications discussed may prove useful in attendees’ own research.
*This workshop was developed as part of a TLPDC AI Mini-Grant.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/221072466520097?p=7vEmSzwkgk9ncgKHju
Meeting ID: 221 072 466 520 097
Passcode: UV6kr9N5 - Sep21Mon
Managing Student Communication Effectively - (September 21, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)
Available Seats: 34 of 36
Date: September 21, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitators: Christine Self (Director, Parent & Family Relations) & Malinda Colwell (Associate Dean, Human Development & Family Sciences)
Is managing your email making your life more difficult? Do you feel pressure to respond to student messages 24/7? Are you unsure how to handle some messages from students? In this workshop, we will discuss strategies for how to manage communications with students and how to make your inbox more friend than foe. We will discuss how better to streamline the task of responding to emails, how to make your inbox less distracting while ensuring you don’t miss important messages, and how to set and share boundaries to make sure you’re not constantly responding to emails instead of getting things done. We also will discuss how to manage emails so you can enjoy your time away from work.
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/2373312001702?p=Lj2mmfBRwM0xCX14Pj
Meeting ID: 237 331 200 170 2
Passcode: 9KT9Pv2W - Sep23Wed
Annual Disclosure and Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Workshop - (September 23, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)
Available Seats: 36 of 36
Date: September 23, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
Facilitators: Marisol Chavex Alonzo and Landon Lutrick (Research Compliance Specialists, Responsible Research)
The 2026–2027 disclosure system is now open for individuals to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and commitment by October 1, 2026. Annual disclosure is required by Texas Tech University’s operating procedures, Texas Tech University System Regulations, and by State and Federal regulations. This workshop will provide attendees with hands-on assistance with completing their Annual Disclosure. We will briefly address frequently asked questions about disclosure, what the regulatory world requires and why adherence to disclosure requirements protects your professional reputation and the perception of research integrity.
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/289360329587797?p=Hq78vRie0XpSCX66FU
Meeting ID: 289 360 329 587 797
Passcode: Zr2EE6Bx - Sep29Tue
Extending Engagement: Unlocking the Full Power of Top Hat - (September 29, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Available Seats: 95 of 100
Date: September 29, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/216324763388201?p=w7QdiMTqNLlKsvCPAt
Facilitator: Tara Furey (Top Hat Enterprise Engagement Manager)
Engagement from day one. Join Top Hat for an overview of the dynamic courseware and student engagement tools that are available across campus. Learn how Top Hat can help you create impactful learning experiences before, during and after class. We’ll cover strategies to make learning active while keeping a pulse on student progress, how to build interactive discussions, polls, and quizzes, and how to incorporate formative assessment.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/216324763388201?p=w7QdiMTqNLlKsvCPAt
Meeting ID: 216 324 763 388 201
Passcode: 92wD3VJ9 - Oct7Wed
Assigned & Optional Readings in Canvas: A Working Session with TTU Libraries
Available Seats: 29 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: 32 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: 29 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: 98 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: 98 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: 34 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: 30 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: 34 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: 98 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: 35 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: 33 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