Last year Arizona State University switched to Canvas in order to leverage a cloud-based system that is available 24x7. In that same spirit of innovation, we explore using Google's cloud-based tools in our classes. Our first Teach T@lk webinar of 2020 tried to go interstellar with a presentation titled “Gravitate Toward Google in the Classroom”. Lucy Wolski , Instructional Design Specialist for the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, shared an overview of G Suite for Education and Course kit, practical applications for workflow efficiency, and classroom engagement examples using Google products. Cloud Based Tools G Suite for Education is a suite of communication, production, and collaboration tools for learning anywhere, anytime, on any device. G Suite for Education is available to all students, faculty, and staff at https://drive.google.com ! Course kit is a set of tools that enhances Canvas LMS to help instructors collect, assess, and analyze coursework wi...

"F ind a group of like-minded people in your community who are supporting each other on the path to success." - Henry L. Roediger A new year... a fresh start to learn ways to improve our teaching! Perhaps even changing habits, and making new ones that stick. One way to do this is to have friendly support , especially when found in a group that will share your challenges and celebrate your progress.  This semester the School of Life Sciences is partnering with the Schools of Engineering to host our 3rd reading group for faculty and graduate students. We've chosen to read, Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning , by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger, and Mark A. McDaniel.  The reading group's first meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 29th, from noon- 1pm in LSC 202. If you're interested in joining us for friendly support as you make things stick in your teaching, and would like a copy of the book, please RSVP here . The book description, f...