All of our Service Centers will be closed starting Wed, Nov 27 through Sun, Dec 1 for Thanksgiving Break. We will return on Mon, Dec 2. View hours and locations at myumi.ch/zXyeP.

As we approach the holidays, we take time to reflect on all we have accomplished and look forward to what we can achieve together in 2025. There are many opportunities to give this season, so let us give, and let us give generously.

Want to try out small group or team-based learning activities in your class? The newly renovated PC and Mac classrooms in 2001 MLB offer the perfect space to experiment with classes up to 24 students. Learn more or reserve a computer classroom at myumi.ch/M6Z6E.

Student assignment choice boosts learner agency, encourages divergent thinking, and cultivates resilience. With clear learning objectives, scaffolding, and Technology Services resources, students can own their learning journey. Discover how at myumi.ch/bE4ye.

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Our BlueCorps team helps LSA students feel comfortable using technology to complete assignments. They can learn about Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, iClicker, and much more. See if BlueCorps can help you at myumi.ch/lsa-bluecorps.

Join us virtually on Nov 21 at 10a to learn how to create more accessible images and video for your course materials. We will share best practices for alternative text, color and contrast, sizing, captioning and transcripts, and more. Register at myumi.ch/zXkGP.

Our Technology Library loans equipment to faculty, students, and staff affiliated with @umichLSA and @UMengineering The catalog offers a wide range of equipment including laptops, cameras, audio recording and mixing devices, and more. Additional info: myumi.ch/zXyeP.

Whether you’re picking up a course, designing a new course, or ready to refresh a course you’ve always taught, we can help you get started with the course design/redesign project you’ve been hoping to tackle! Learn how we can support you at myumi.ch/XGp2p.

Encouraging students to take risks on assignments can be a challenge when students are focused on getting an “A”. Research has shown that there are practical applications faculty can use. Register for our in-person session on Nov 19 at 3 p to learn more: myumi.ch/9gAGW.

Accessible course materials play an important role in creating an equitable learning experience. Join us virtually on Nov 18 at 2p to learn how to structure documents, choose accessible fonts, use meaningful link text, and more. Register at myumi.ch/7PRrm.

Join our in-person session on Nov 15 at 11a to explore the non-cognitive factors that promote motivation and resilience. We’ll share strategies for modeling risk-taking and assessment techniques that encourage stepping outside comfort zones. Register at myumi.ch/8r8GM.

Professor Tewari used the LSA NINI Grant to reconstruct Stats 315 with hands-on experiments and deep learning techniques, leading students a greater interest in scientific research and appreciation for the sense of smell. Learn more: myumi.ch/r8deR (LSA Magazine).

If your students create public-facing work, it is important to have accessible design in your teaching. Join our 30-min virtual session on Nov 12 at 3p to learn about accessibility and what to teach students for multimodal projects. Register at myumi.ch/G4yDe.

Considering accessibility when writing your syllabus may seem like an added task on top of the time-consuming process of course planning. However, using the Syllabus tool and the Accessibility Checker in Canvas makes it an easy activity. Learn more at myumi.ch/r8j9Z.

Want to make your department meetings more interactive and engaging? iClicker Events is available to LSA faculty and staff! Run polling questions without requiring your audience to create an iClicker account to participate. Ask us about iClicker Events at myumi.ch/Pk5j1.

For Wolverines registered at their current local address, you need to head to your polling place to vote. Find your polling location here: myumi.ch/wy864

Why are students increasingly averse to academic risks, and how can educators help? Join our in-person workshop on Nov 6 at 3p to explore the root causes. We'll discuss student behavior trends and strategies for addressing risk aversion. Register at myumi.ch/ypxdb.

Students’ familiarity with GenAI, and experience with it in academic and professional settings, shape their views on its educational role. To learn their thoughts on using GenAI and how instructors play a role in responsible use, read our teaching tip at myumi.ch/6yDz8.

Level up your cyber game! Compete against other Big Ten schools in a trivia-style game show. Oct 30, 2024 01:00 PM Register early to grab a spot: myumi.ch/23yJ2. Space is limited! You’ll give your umich email to register.