The Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) is designed to enhance student success by supporting faculty and staff through professional development, instructional innovation, and collaborative learning.
The TLC promotes student success by providing resources, support, and professional development that foster a more efficient and effective academic environment.
Open Educational Resources Professional Development
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) Division of Student Success and Institutional Partnerships, in collaboration with the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME), is excited to offer new comprehensive virtual professional development focused on Open Educational Resources (OER) this spring and summer. Our professional development offerings include two OER Academies. Each academy will consist of three 90-minute virtual meetings with approximately five hours of additional asynchronous work.
• Strategies for Gen-AI Enhanced OER: April 8, 15, and 22, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. CT
• Advancing OER Practices: June 9, 11, and 16, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CT
Visit the OER Professional Development page on DLTX to learn more and to apply.
Professional Development Day
Session tracks will be focused on IMPACT: Innovation & Instructional Design, Mentorship & Management, Professional & Personal Growth, Assessment & Accreditation, Collaboration & Community Engagement, and Technology & Technical Skills.
If you have suggestions for resources to include or would like to donate materials, please contact us at TeachandLearn@lit.edu.
- STARLINK - Since its founding, STARLINK has been committed to empowering student success and providing exceptional professional development to higher education communities. STARLINK provides courses that maintain academic rigor, technical knowledge and skill sets which drive positive growth. STARLINK offers members a personalized dashboard to track training and 24/7 access to over 200 hours of professional development training through its eLibrary. Lamar Institute of Technology is registered with STARLINK and all LIT members may register for access.
- Vector Training - Vector training is used to present many of the mandatory trainings required across the campus. Your Vector training log-in also provides access to several training courses that can be taken at any time. These courses include topics such as Safety, Skills for Enhancing Student Success, Human Resources, Employment Practices, and more.
- TLC Organization in BlackBoard Learn - The TLC maintains an Organization in Blackboard that is available to all faculty and staff. Information sheets, handouts, and videos from past trainings can be found within the organization.
- LinkedIn Learning - (Accessible through the Teaching and Learning Organanization in Blackboard Learn) Ready to skill up? LinkedIn Learning bridges the gap between the career you want and the skills you need.
- Google Learning Certificates - Certificates in AI Essentials, Data Analytics, Project Management, and more.
- Microsoft Elevate - Microsoft Elevate for Educators is a new program designed to provide educators and school leaders with access to a global community, professional development, and resources to confidently integrate AI into teaching and learning.