Connections with CTLD #7

Connections with CTLD #7

Turning Seasons, Turning Ideas with CTLD

The days slip into shadow, the air sharpens with the coming cold weather, and the semester unfolds in rhythm with the turn to autumn. So, pour yourself something warm and join us for the latest edition of Connections with CTLD.

This issue has a little something for everyone: test your knowledge of another teaching myth, discover how Turnitin can be used not just to check for plagiarism but to help students strengthen their writing and research habits, as well as find ways to connect with colleagues through research and writing. You’ll also get simple tips for making your course content more accessible without adding to your workload!

We hope you’re having a wonderful semester!

Executive Director's Corner

Neuromyths Round 1

How well do you know the science of learning? In our latest Teaching Myths feature, we test five common “neuromyths” about memory, brain function, and learning practices. Some of these misconceptions are surprisingly widespread among instructors, designers, and administrators. Take a moment to check your instincts against the research, and see if you’re holding onto any of these myths.

Instructional Design Corner

Beyond Plagiarism

Using Turnitin to Foster Academic Integrity and Citation Skills

Turnitin is more than a plagiarism checker; it’s a teaching tool. This guide helps instructors use Turnitin to promote citation accuracy, source evaluation, and original thinking. Learn how to interpret Similarity Reports, provide formative feedback, and foster positive conversations about academic integrity. Help students improve their writing and research habits, not just their scores.

Teaching and Learning Corner

Support to Advance Your Scholarship

Share your scholarship and network with colleagues at the 4^th Annual Faculty Research Symposium. Proposals are due Sept 26. Looking for some accountability and company while working on your scholarship? Write it This Semester (WITS) is held in the CTLD conference room and virtually every Tuesday from 10-12, offering a dedicated space for productivity tips and writing. Email Bridget Arend ([email protected]) to receive WITS calendar invites.

Faculty, staff, and graduate students from across the disciplines present their research posters at the MSU Denver Research Symposium

Instructional Accessibility Corner

Work Toward Accessibility with Our 5-3-1 Goals

Want to make your content more accessible, but you’re unsure of where to start? While accessibility is a crucial facet of teaching and instructional design, the work can appear daunting, especially for faculty busy with course loads, department meetings, scholarship, and much more.