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  • Part 5: Designing for Integrity in the AI Era

    Part 5 of the “Introduction to Effective Assessments” Playlist In the previous articles in this series, we explored the foundations of effective assessment design. We examined how assessments can empower learning, how validity, reliability, and alignment ensure that assessments measure what they claim to measure, how instructors can choose strategies suited to their teaching context,…

  • Teaching the AI-Ready Graduate: Integrating AI-related Competencies into your Course

    Earlier this month, I facilitated a well-attended and highly engaging CTLI workshop titled Teaching the AI-Ready Graduate: Integrating AI-Related Competencies into Your Course. The session brought together MSU educators from across disciplines to think collectively about what it means to prepare students for a world in which artificial intelligence is already shaping academic work, professional…

  • Citing Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT) in Higher Education Scholarship, Teaching, and Professional Writing

    As generative AI tools like ChatGPT are increasingly used in academic settings—for teaching support, scholarly writing, and even faculty development—it’s important to adopt citation practices that are centered on ethics and that ensure clarity, transparency, and academic integrity. Below are structured guidelines across major citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago), tailored to the needs of university instructors, researchers,…

  • D2L: Customize Your Homepage

    When you first open a D2L course, the homepage is the landing page students see. It’s made up of blocks called widgets, which are mini tools that show announcements, calendars, task lists, and more. You can customize this page to show only the widgets you want, in the order and layout that works best for…

  • D2L: Customize Your FAQ Page

    Do your students often ask the same questions every semester? Instead of always pointing them back to the syllabus, consider creating a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page in D2L. It gives students quick answers in one centralized, easy-to-access place. Why create a FAQ page? How do you create your FAQ page? Tips

  • D2L: Customize Your D2L Banner

    Make your D2L course feel more inviting by personalizing the banner at the top of your course homepage. You can select a relevant image- either from the D2L library or your own. You can also edit the text within the banner. Maybe you just want to modify the course name so it’s more meaningful (e.g.,…

  • D2L: Customize Your Overview Page

    One of the key areas in D2L is the Content section. While instructors create and organize most of the content, there are three sections that appear automatically at the top: Overview, Bookmarks, and Course Schedule. Why customize your Overview page? How do you customize your Overview? What can you include? Your Overview page can be as simple…

  • D2L: Customize Your NavBar

    The NavBar in D2L is the panel at the top of your course homepage that provides links to important tools and pages. When you open a new course, the NavBar includes a default set of links and drop-down menus to various D2L features. It usually looks something like the image below. Why customize your NavBar?…

  • D2L: Customize Your Content

    Want your course content to look more polished and consistent, while also being accessible to all students? D2L’s content templates are a great way to achieve both clarity and visual consistency without needing advanced design skills. Whether you’re already using D2L webpages or you’re looking to move away from uploading Word Docs and PDFs, content…

  • Using ChatGPT to Review Your Syllabus for Clarity and Usability

    A syllabus is both a contract and a roadmap. ChatGPT can help you review your syllabus for clarity, transparency, consistency, and student-friendliness. This process is especially helpful for aligning the syllabus with your D2L site.