OFD Newsletter: March 26, 2020
Mindful Mondays
- Mondays (9:00 a.m. and again at 12:00 p.m.)
- Beginning March 30
In these times of uncertainty, fear and anxiety are on the rise. We are all adjusting in ways few could have anticipated. The practice of mindfulness – the capacity to be fully present in the moment – is a way to cultivate a calm, focused mind and to offset the negative effects of stress and avoid burnout.
Taking care of our own well-being through practices of self-inquiry and self-reflection benefits ourselves and those around us. Mindfulness offers a way to care for one another and our students through kindness, empathy and compassion.
Start your week with the intention to practice mindfulness during this period of social/physical distancing and isolation. Join us every Monday to practice movement, breathe, meditate and simply be in community with fellow NC State faculty and staff.
Sessions are held in Zoom every Monday for 30 minutes at 9:00 a.m. and repeated at 12:00 p.m.. Each session includes a few stretches, some breathing, and a 15 minute guided meditation followed by time for sharing and questions, as well as tips for incorporating mindfulness into daily life.
This program is suitable for all levels and open to NC State faculty and staff. No special equipment or training is needed.
Sessions are led by OFD Program Evaluation Specialist Dr. Jennifer Stanigar. Dr. Stanigar is a Kripalu certified yoga teacher who has been practicing and teaching yoga and meditation classes for over 20 years.
|RED| Core Teaching Certification Online Modules Open to All NC State Faculty
OFD is pleased to offer our RED Core Teaching Certification online modules to all NC State faculty without enrolling in the Certification. This a great opportunity to increase your pedagogical skills in a specific area of interest, connect with your colleagues, view models of online sessions, and to sample the CTC if you are still unsure about committing to completing the entire Certification.
Applications for the summer 2020 CTC cohort will open in May.
Click the module title to register:
- The CATs Out of the Bag: Classroom Assessment Techniques Work!
- Test-Enhanced Learning: Improving Long-Term Memory through Practice Tests
- Feedback for Continuous Learning
- Beyond the Essay: Designing Authentic Summative Assessments
- Engaging Students through Active Learning
- Facilitating Engaging Class Discussions
- Avoiding Death by Slides: Developing and Delivering Interactive Lectures
- Teaching through Metacognitive Reflection
- Reciprocal Peer Teaching: How to Leverage Peer Learning Power
Consultations with OFD Staff
As you begin teaching online, would you like a one-on-one consultation with OFD staff on teaching and learning strategies and approaches?
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