Artwork by Hawlii Pichette A Resource for Instructors CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 National Teaching Fellowship Programme national d'excellence en enHignement STLHE SAPES The Joy of Learning Project 3M National Teaching Fellows Cohort, 2024 Artwork by Hawlii Pichette A Resource for Instructors OPEN ACCESS CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 https://doi.org/10.60770/0r2h-v927 Acknowledgements The 2024 3MNTF cohort would like to thank: • 3M for providing the funding for this project • STLHE and the Adjudicators for the 3MNTF Award • Our facilitators for the 2024 3MNTF Summit: Judy Bornais, Pat Maher, and Isabelle Barrette-Ng • The Artist of the Cover Page and Art Inserts: Hawlii Pichette (https://www.urbaniskwew.com) • All the students we had an opportunity to interact with, and learn with, over time. • Each 3M Fellow would also like to recognize their own network of supporters as well. THANK YOU! Members of the 2024 3MNTF cohort: Erin Austen (St. Francis Xavier University) Loleen Berdahl (University of Saskatchewan) Nicole Campbell (Western University) Serge Chalhoub (University of Calgary) Cari Din (University of Calgary) Samanti Kulatilake (Mount Royal University) Heather Lawford (Bishop's University) Richelle Monaghan (Wilfrid Laurier University) Libby Osgood (University of Prince Edward Island) Rosemary Reilly (Concordia University) Prologue The joy of learning-a beautiful concept, isn't it? And yet, if we're honest, it's a joy that too often feels fleeting in the busyness of our daily lives as educators, learners, and creators. In conversations among our 2024 cohort of 3M National Teaching Fellows, one theme kept surfacing like a shared heartbeat: the lack of sufficient time and space to teach, learn, and innovate in the ways we dream about. It wasn't just a lament-it was a call to action. So, we asked ourselves: What if we could craft something tangible, something that makes space-both literal and metaphorical-for the joy of learning? This journal is the answer to that question. It's a journal, yes, but more than that, it's an invitation to document, ideate, experiment, or simply reflect. Maybe it becomes your sketchpad for bold new ideas. Maybe it holds the sparks of inspiration that will grow into your next big project. Or maybe it's just a quiet place to jot down a thought, a doodle, or a line of poetry on a day when the joy feels far away. Whatever form it takes, this journal is yours to use in any way that furthers your journey toward joyful teaching and learning. Let it be your space, your guide, your companion. But let's also take a moment to celebrate what brought us here: the energy and creativity of educators who refuse to let time and space (or the lack thereof) define the boundaries of what's possible. This journal is a celebration of you-your persistence, imagination, and belief that learning, at its best, is not just meaningful but deeply joyful. In some ways, this journal can be considered a gateway to "creating a love letter to learning" to rediscover your fire and passion. So, consider this your invitation to pause, to breathe, and to dream a little bigger. Fill these pages with your questions, discoveries, and messy, fantastic ideas. Use this space to rediscover the joy of learning -and to share it with others in ways we can't yet imagine. Ways To Use This Resource This resource is designed to meet you where you are-whether you're seeking structure, reflection, or community. Use it in a way that best fits your schedule and practice. Here are a few ways to engage with it: 1. Use it as a personal planner or journal. Keep it simple. Use this space to organize your time, capture ideas, and reflect when and how it works for you and your role. 2. Pair it with a course-or several. Let the journal accompany your teaching. Use it to reflect on your practice, document key moments, and track your growth over time. 3. Make it a shared experience. Gather a few peers and use the journal together. Create a space for collective reflection, encouragement, and shared learning. Resource Legend Look for these icons and themes throughout the resource! Time-saving Tips ii (~ Moments of Delight Recommended Readings Q Reflection Prompt §1 Notable Quotes Building Commun ity Learning from Failures 0 Technology or Tools Self-Care or Brain Breaks fwftt Moments of Delight {\1 Examples of delightful moments in education • That moment when you see a graduating student connect all of the dots to everything they have learned ... pure magic! • Hearing from former students who see the value of their learning as an undergraduate in class with you and their peers in their next chapter. • Watching students speak without notes or slides and literally own the space in the last week of class after hearing they almost dropped the course because of this final act. ~3MNTF2024 What is a delight that you experience as an educator? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher by Stephen Brookfield Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 This may sound counterintuitive, but taking a brief walk is a great timesaving tip. If you find yourself working on a task, and are tired, you might become less productive. Taking a brief walk will help you reset your brain . Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 What do you need to spend time thinking about and discussing with a trusted colleague? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Build community in the classroom by giving students one minute at the start of every class to turn to their seat neighbours and say 'hi' . This is usually enough to generate conversation in the room and some laughs. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Learning from Failures The value of simulation "Right after the pandemic I was excited to get students actively involved in their learning. I implemented scaffolded multipart group projects with brainstorming activities, group contracts, group norms, assessments along the way, and a pathway for dissemination. It all seemed fine at the start, but I was so enthusiastic about the active learning activities that I missed seeing how students were struggling with in-person interactions. Some students came to my office in tears saying that they could not make progress due to communication challenges among group members. In hindsight, I realized that students struggled to connect, coming out of an isolating experience of the pandemic. Over the weeks leading up to the final presentations, I was troubleshooting, providing flexibility (deviating from my rigid guidelines), and frantically working to prevent everything from falling apart. Silver linings: Despite the challenges, student groups developed competency in creating accessible yet scientifically sound materials. The presentations were open to the campus community, where faculty, student peers, and staff had an opportunity to chat. There were animated discussions, food sharing, and group photos!" ~3MNTF2024 What is a silver lining you can identify in something you tried that did not initially work or turn out as you expected? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 0 Try executive function tools (e.g., Goblin Tools) to help you break your task down into manageable steps or subtasks. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Risky Teaching: Harnessing the Power of Uncertainty in Higher Education by Jay W. Roberts Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Q What wasaffi cm; og th;s week? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 S Building Community Appreciative assessment is all about helping students find and build on their unique abilities and aptitudes by providing positive, supportive feedback with a focus on capabilities and possibilities. Use positive stories and anecdotes about best learning practices . Ask positive questions to lead to constructive change. When applied to teaching, educators feel upbeat about the power of their work to effect positive change. When it is applied to learning, students feel good about their accomplishments and are motivated to work on their challenges. The following questions can initiate discourse and validate the student learning experience: • What did you learn from this process? • What do you know now that you wish you had known when you started this course? • How can you apply what you have learned? • How can I provide the support you need? • What do you hope to accomplish as a result of your learning? • What will you remember about today's class? • What is still not clear to you? Appreciative assessment: Moves from this .... ... to this! What is wrong with the answer? What is right about the answer? Here is where you went wrong. Your reasoning was sound up to this point. You made a mistake here. What can you learn from this incorrect answer? You are in danger of failing . You will have to put in more effort to pass. This work is sloppy. With a bit more effort and you will meet the standards. What strategies do you use to provide supportive feedback for students and how do you help them identify their skills and abilities? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 There must be an ongoing recognition that everyone influences the classroom dynamic, that everyone contributes. These contributions are resources. Used constructively they enhance the capacity of any class to create an open learning community. bell hooks Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 How Humans Learn by Joshua Eyler Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Celebrate examples students bring to class and connect them to other students' stories, experiences, and questions such that the spaces between us are points of connection . Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It's about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen. Brene Brown Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 '9> Moments of Delight (f Sharing the joy Every sensory moment I experience when a student can't wait to tell me that they achieved a huge goal (scholarship, job offer, grad school, passing grade, etc) . From the sound of running footsteps to your office, the squeal of delight when they are sharing the news, the look of joy, disbelief, and pride on their face, the tears of joy welling up in my eyes, and when I'm lucky enough, the tight squeeze of a hug in celebration of the moment. ~3MNTF 2024 When is the last time someone shared their joy with you or you shared your joy with them? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Teaching Community by bell hooks Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Take a moment to assess how you feel right now. What will self-care look like for you today? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Time-saving Tips Grade Discussions A student grade discussion is a conversation initiated by a student to understand how their work was assessed and to seek guidance on improving. However, students will benefit from guidance to keep these conversations focused on learning and growth, while also reducing stress and saving time for everyone involved. Developing a grade discussion plan increases transparency and ensure fairness to all students. To make the most of these discussions: • Approach grade discussions as opportunities for student learning • Require students to reflect on their work prior to meeting with you • Explicitly articulate your grade discussion approach to students Sample wording to communicate to students about grade discussions: • Reflect on your work prior to our discussion; think through the grade and why it was given. • Email me a written summary (50-100 words) of what it is about your grade that is unclear to you or what area you are struggling to understand about the grade. Your written explanation should refer directly to the syllabus, learning outcomes, grading criteria, and rubrics. • Book a meeting with me to discuss your grade. Please note that I do not hold grade discussions via email. I also do not hold meetings in the first three days after returning grades to allow students sufficient time to review their grades properly against the relevant criteria. Other considerations to communicate to students : • Grade discussions will not lead to providing an unfair advantage to students over their peers. • Requests for re-grading may result in the review of the entire assignment/exam. A grade could go up, down, or stay the same. • The learning outcomes for the course must be met and external criteria will not be considered (e.g., awards, reaching a predetermined grade or GPA level etc.). ~3MNTF2024 How might grade discussions lead to a more positive grading experience? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Deep Play by Diane Ackerman Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Warm up class or a group with some silliness in conversation . Ask: If you had to choose, would you live in a world without waffles? Or a world without pancakes? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Learning from Failures Failure is a launchpad for growth As a scientist, many are surprised that I originally attended university as an English major and a Drama minor. I have varied interests, so it wasn't that I had selected the wrong field, but my failure was in choosing to go to university when it wasn't really what I wanted to do. However, I believe that failures can be the launchpads for growth and that one-year "detour" let me recognize when I was excited and ready for university. I earned my undergraduate degree ten years later. ~]MNTF2024 What was a failure-turned-launchpad that you experienced? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Who do you want to meet and talk with in the next two weeks? How and when will you contact them? What will you invite them to do? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Q What d ;d you noUce du,; ng you, dass/lab/meeUng/bceak? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1B Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Richard H Thaler and Cass R Sunstein Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 S Building Community Haiku as a metacognitive strategy Poetry has the capacity to distill meaning down to its essence and can function as a tool for metacognitive reflection, allowing instructors and students to view their learning in a new way. I often ask students to represent their learning at the end of an essay using a haiku format: Write a haiku that contains the essence of an insight you have about your own learning process. Haikus: • Juxtapose 2 images with a shift or a connection between them • Generally written in 3 lines, with the first line having 5 syllables, the second line 7 syllables and the last line 5 syllables (17 in total), when written in English • Often use a seasonal image • Can be quirky, impressionistic, or may represent a fleeting moment To get started: • Think about the conclusions and insights you came to by writing this paper or assignment • Brainstorm some key words, images, or metaphors about these insights • Form the keywords into the haiku structure Have fun! This is important. Once a student asked me to write the instructions as a haiku: Feel them rise within. Collect them, like fallen leaves, Thread five, seven, five. ~3MNTF2024 What other metacognitive strategies do you use? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Use a student booking link (e.g., youcanbook .me or Calendly) to help set up appointments and avoid back-and-forth emails. Post the booking link on your syllabus and put it in your email signature . Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Prairie Majesty Oracle: A 52-Card Deck and Guidebook by Kara Simons Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 • • ii> Moments of Delight 4; Tips to curate delight 1. Develop a Ta da ! list for students each week followed by a To do list that later becomes the next Ta da ! list. Cultiv ate the feeling of accomplishment of what was completed vs. a continuous pile up of only things in to do lists... 2. Create an email folder that you can mov e positiv e feedback from students to and reflect on those moments when days are tough. ~JMNTF2024 How do you curate or cultivate delight? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 How might you take a brain break today? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Teaching with Tenderness: Towards an Embodied Practice by Becky Thompson Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Who is someoae that yo, am wmcied abo,t, that co,ld ose a little "hello"? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Don't be afraid of your heart breaking open. The heart that breaks open can hold the whole universe. It's that big. JOANNA MACY Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Contemplative Practices in Higher Education by Daniel P. Barbezat and Mirabai Bush Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 0 Use whiteboards (digital and nondigital) in class to invite student ideas and engagement. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Learning from Failures Failure can bring opportunity I often tell my students that failure isn't a bad thing and that they can learn from it. Still, experiencing failure is never easy, especially when it's fresh. My biggest failure came after defending my Ph.D. and attempting to secure a full-time role. I interviewed for a teaching position at an institution I had been teaching part-time at for years. I didn't get the job, and it hurt. A few years later, I interviewed for another full-time role at a different institution and I felt really good about it. When I wasn't selected, I questioned the career path and considered leaving academia. Determined to stand out amongst applicants, I enrolled in a professional Master of Education. At the same time, another position opened at the institution where I was previously rejected. Surprisingly, I was accepted into the education program and offered the job I hold today within days of each other. This experience taught me that failure, while painful, can lead to unexpected opportunities if you adapt and persevere . ~3MNTF2024 What's a failure you experienced that led to opportunity? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 As an educator, in what ways are you growing? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Siddhartha's Brain by James Kingsland Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 The cure for anything is salt water- tears, sweat, or the sea. Isak Dinesen Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2f Building Community Projects create community Almost every course that I teach includes a course project. It is one of the best ways to help students make meaning of what they are learning. The projects help to create community in the classroom and encourage students to share their ideas and work towards a common goal. The projects also have the potential to positively impact our academic community and the broader community. They are rewarding for all of us (i.e., me as the instructor, for students, and our project partners). The projects are different every year, which can be time intensive, but I love the creative aspect and the opportunity to work with students to focus the project on what interests them the most. ~3MNTF2024 How do you encourage shared goals? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 0 Try using a gaming tool like Stream Deck to create shortcuts to improve your workflow and speed up the process. Create comment banks for common feedback, but aim to provide customized feedback as well. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 What do you want to keep the next time you teach this course/class/lab? What would you change or update and why? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life, and it is the main obstacle between you and a shitty first draft. Anne Lamott Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 The Undergraduate Experience: Focusing Institutions on What Matters Most by Peter Felten, John N. Gardner, Charles C. Schroeder, Leo M. Lambert, Betsy 0 . Barefoot, Freeman A. Hrabowski Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Q What's one th;ng yo, can do to make next week/ ,;me go bette,? Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 We Are All Life-Long Learners Below are some of our individual learning goals... Learning a new language or a new technology Teach using the principles Learning from colleagues by observing them in their classrooms of abolitionism Project management tips and tricks Incorporating more Universal Design for Learning Principles Using artificial intelligence as a tool for reasoning and decision-making How to be kind to ourselves and practice BRAVING* (seven elements of Trust) *Brené Brown concept What are YOU looking forward to learning next and why? Is anything holding you back from learning it? CC BY NC-SA 4.0