Center for Teaching and Learning, Georgia Institute of Technology

During this season of gratitude, we’re reflecting on the thousands of Thank-a-Teacher notes sent through the Center each year.?Read a few of those notes, learn more about the program, and?share?your own note of thanks today!?Faculty, remember that you can?send?a note?of appreciation?to?your hardworking TAs. https://lnkd.in/ezh2UFkk

We've had a great time at this semester's Interculturali-tea: A Podcast Listening Club! It's not too late to join the fun - you can register for next semester here: https://lnkd.in/exFcERih Thank you to the Georgia Tech Center for 21st Century Universities for co-hosting and the Office of the Provost Employee Engagement and Culture Council for sponsoring.

We're recognizing Dr. Karthikeya Mamillapalle today for #ThankaTeacherThursday! A Differential Equations student shared the following note: "Differential Equations this semester was such an amazing class thanks to you. The content was not easy, but you consistently made sure that everyone in class was clear on the subjects before moving on. You taught everything in a way that made it simple to follow. I want to thank you as well for always being eager to help during office hours and taking the time to help me understand anything that I did not know. I always felt like I was prepared when taking exams and I understand the material very well. You're the best professor I have had at Tech so far. Thank you for a great class!"

Join CTL's Learning Technology team for a two-day, gamified Canvas workshop and get a head start on your spring classes! We'll explore course design and delivery in Canvas using the Georgia Tech Canvas Course Template. You’ll begin building a course site that uses Canvas to its maximum potential, easing your teaching burdens and supporting student learning.?Lunch will be provided both days; register for the workshop here: https://lnkd.in/eaRG_4Ma

CTL was pleased to participate in last week's inaugural Graduate Student Experience Symposium hosted by the Georgia Tech Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education. International TA Program Manager Sarah Kegley moderated a panel featuring CTL's International TA Liaisons. Titled "International Student Experiences with Faculty and Staff: Shaping Positive Relationships for Effective Learning and Innovation in Teaching and Research Labs," the panel highlighted the valuable contributions of our international students and the unique perspectives they bring to the Georgia Tech community. Panelists offered advice for faculty and staff working with international students and shared personal experiences navigating life in and out of the classroom. Thank you to Ehsan Asadollahi, Ximena Pizarro Bore, Ianne Lauder, Chang Ding, 赵雨辰YuchenZhao, and Kseniia Shilova (featured left to right in the photo below) for participating in the panel!

CTL's Laura Carruth, Lauren Barbeau, Kate Williams, Tammy M. McCoy, Ph.D., Rebecca Watts Hull, Ph.D., and Karen Bunch Franklin, PhD had the opportunity to present at this year’s POD Network in Higher Education Conference. They shared insights on a range of educational development topics, including: ?? Reflective teaching ?? Community building ?? Mentoring ?????? Students as partners ??? Institutional strategic alignment ?? Addressing "wicked" problems ?? Climate pedagogy ??and more! We’re energized from the conference and excited to share what we've learned with the Georgia Tech community. Thank you to the POD Network and all of the participants and presenters!

An Earth and Atmospheric Sciences student recently thanked Heather Chilton for her advocacy and support: "Thank you so much for your dedication to your students in this course! You have taken your time to stand up for the needs of students, and it has not gone unnoticed!" Heather, your support of Georgia Tech students is greatly appreciated! #ThankaTeacherThursday

Join Georgia Tech's inaugural graduate education summit this Thursday! Graduate Student Experience Symposium participants will have the opportunity to network with peers, share their innovations and best practices, and learn about research on graduate education. This event is an excellent opportunity for faculty, staff, and graduate students to come together, engage in meaningful discussions to enhance the graduate student experience, and ensure that our institution remains at the forefront of graduate education innovation. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eBqjmBBq

A Cybersecurity Policy 6727 student recently wrote to Dr. Brenden Kuerbis expressing thanks for his dedication, inspiration, and encouragement. Read the full note below: "I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and invaluable guidance throughout my journey at Georgia Tech. Your dedication and expertise have profoundly impacted my academic and personal growth in the field of cybersecurity. Your mentorship has been a beacon of inspiration, helping me navigate challenges and achieve milestones I once thought unattainable. The knowledge and skills I've gained under your instruction are treasures I will carry forward in my career and life. Thank you for believing in me and for your constant encouragement. Your influence has made a lasting difference, and I am eternally grateful for the privilege of being your student." #ThankaTeacherThursday

Teaching with the United Nations Sustainable Development goals can increase student engagement, promote social good, and foster a commitment to socially relevant teaching. However, it can also feel overwhelming to add sustainability teaching to an already full workload! In this Times Higher Education article, CTL's Rebecca Watts Hull, Ph.D. breaks down how institutions can encourage sustainability teaching without placing an extra burden on instructors. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/e6a-NZRa