Busting Brightspace and Exchanging With Educators: Fostering Student Success Through Faculty-Led Development

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Researchers such as Kane, et. al (2016) have concluded that developing instructor effectiveness and engagement directly impacts student learning and success. Purdue Global shows a unique commitment to faculty training and support that tackles what McKee & Tewv (2013) call the complicated but necessary discussion about faculty development in higher education. By fostering a culture of development throughout the University from its Center for Teaching and Learning through school, program, and department level offerings. PG also addresses an issue that Herman (2012) examines; diverse needs and experiences mean that faculty development and support needs innovative and personalized approaches. This session will examine how the Composition Department employs two ongoing series of faculty led sessions - Brightspace Busting and Educator's Exchanges - to foster continuous development specifically tailored to the needs of its faculty. It will explore how the sessions are organized, the topics they cover, and their impact on teaching and learning.

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