Unlocking Academic Success: A Guide to TAMU's LinkedIn Learning and Beyond
Texas A&M University (TAMU) provides a wealth of resources to support the academic success of its students, faculty, and staff. While LinkedIn Learning is a valuable tool, the university offers a diverse ecosystem of support, including library resources, workshops, and personalized learning initiatives. This article explores the various avenues available to enhance teaching, learning, and research at TAMU, leveraging the information provided to create a comprehensive guide.
The Cornerstone: Texas A&M University Libraries
Comprising five unique libraries, the Texas A&M University Libraries are a central hub, providing resources, spaces, and expert professionals. These libraries are dedicated to supporting research, learning, and teaching initiatives throughout the university.
Accessing Expert Assistance: Book a Librarian
Students and faculty can significantly benefit from the "Book a Librarian" service. This provides personalized assistance with class projects, faculty research questions, and a range of research-related needs. This includes:
- Grant support
- Systematic reviews
- Research topic refinement
- Citation management
Exploring the Literary World: "The Bookmark"
Delve into Texas history, music, fascinating conservation efforts, and more through "The Bookmark," a Texas A&M University Press show hosted by Christine Brown.
Discovering Graphic Novels
Explore the Libraries’ vast and carefully curated graphic novel collection on Evans Fourth Floor near the Skywalk.
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Enhancing Teaching and Learning: Workshops and Initiatives
TAMU provides various workshops and initiatives aimed at improving teaching methodologies, promoting digital accessibility, and fostering personalized learning experiences.
Creative Commons Licensing Workshop
This workshop introduces instructors to open licensing through Creative Commons. It explains the six Creative Commons licenses and the permissions they grant for using, reusing, and revising materials without violating copyright laws. Discover how Creative Commons licensing can expand your teaching resources in this hands-on workshop.
Course Design Essentials
This workshop highlights the core elements of course design, with a focus on alignment that supports meaningful learning.
Digital Accessibility: Ensuring Inclusive Learning
The recent Title II revision (the Final Rule) mandates that all digital content meet accessibility standards, ensuring usability for all learners. This workshop focuses on two key areas of digital accessibility: PDF documents and Canvas course design.
- PDF Accessibility: Participants will explore common accessibility issues found in PDFs while practicing with Adobe Acrobat’s built-in accessibility checker. PDF files are often the most challenging materials to remediate.
- Canvas Accessibility: The session will also introduce accessibility tools in Canvas, including the platform’s accessibility checker and the Ally report.
Teaching Demonstration Workshop
This workshop will delve into the concept of teaching demonstration and learn how to design it based on the course design cycle.
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Personalized Learning: Engaging Students as Co-Designers
This hands-on workshop guides instructors through the principles of personalized learning, emphasizing intentional design and learner agency. Participants will explore strategies for engaging students as co-designers in their learning journeys and discover how generative AI tools, especially those available through Texas A&M University can support differentiated instruction and adaptive learning.
Engaging Learning Experiences
Learning experiences are the ways students engage with content, instructor, and peers to achieve outcomes. Explore approaches that actively engage students and promote deep learning.
Celebrating Leadership and Dedication
Dr. Fowler's contributions to faculty development, program design, digital learning, and the scholarship of teaching and learning are celebrated. During her tenure, Dr. Fowler led transformative efforts in these areas. The CTE celebrates Dr. Fowler's dedication, vision, and leadership.
Fun and Engagement: CRAFTernoons and Author Events
CRAFTernoons at the Libraries
Students can participate in CRAFTernoon sessions. Prep your spring break travel bag with a CRAFTernoon at the Libraries! Decorate your new bag in Evans Lobby. Students got ready for spring break with a DIY travel bag CRAFTernoon session Wednesday. More CRAFTernoons are coming soon!
Author Events at Cushing Memorial Library & Archives
Attend events at Cushing Memorial Library & Archives! She will discuss her novels, including “A Catalog of Storms” and “A Philosophy of Thieves.” She’ll also talk about her career as an author, followed by a Q&A and a book signing.
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Library Workshops: Becoming a Better Scholar or Maker
Become a better scholar or maker with Library workshops! They’re free & better than 🥇!
- Monday, March 2.
- Tuesday, March 3.
- Wednesday, March 4.
- Thursday, March 5.
- Friday, March 6.
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