Setting the Tone from the Start ***Walk-ins Welcome*** In-Person / Online
The way a course begins is crucial for educators to establish an environment that fosters engagement, collaboration, and a sense of belonging. Join us for a one-hour hybrid workshop where Educator Developers with MSU's Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation will share actionable strategies that lay the groundwork for an engaging and inclusive course experience from day one including items related to syllabi, expectation setting and pedagogical transparency, checking in on learner needs throughout the term, and way to build a sense of classroom community.
Upon completion of this learning experience, participants will be able to:
- learn how to craft an engaging and purposeful course introduction that communicates the course's relevance, objectives, and expectations
- discover techniques for fostering an inclusive and supportive learning community, understanding how to encourage peer connections and embrace diverse viewpoints
- be equipped with a range of interactive strategies, including icebreakers and technology tools, to effectively engage students and cultivate an active learning environment that persists throughout the course duration.
- Date:
- Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- CTLI Rm W206G (Main Library, 2 West)
- Audience:
- Advising Staff Educator Network Future Faculty In-Class Educators
- Categories:
- Educator Onboarding Hybrid Session
The in-person location for this session is the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Please join us in the Main Library, Room W206G. For directions to W206G, please visit the Room Locations page.
This offering is in alignment with MSU 2030 Strategic Plan: Staff and Faculty Success, Objectives 1, 2 & 3.