Monday Morning Mentor
Monday Morning Mentor: 20-Minute Online Teaching Programs
Start each week with an online teaching program that is focused on relevant teaching issues. VITAL and Falvey Library are pleased to bring this on-demand instructional programming to you. Explore common teaching questions, learn new practices. Access in the office, on the mobile device, at home; the program is available 24/7 for one week; the weekly video program is not archived; transcripts can be accessed below. Send a PDF of the 鈥渃ertificate鈥� of program completion to VITAL via email for documentation of instructional development; write 鈥淢MM鈥� in the subject line. You may include this documentation in your dossier.
Monday Morning Mentor: Week of 12/2-12/8
How Can I Use Mindfulness to Prepare Students for Learning?
While the impact of stress on students can lead to disengagement, decreased ability to learn, and reduced academic performance, faculty鈥檚 use of mindfulness practices can help mitigate students鈥� stress and enhance learning readiness. This program offers ways for faculty to seamlessly integrate mindfulness exercises into their teaching to aid students in regaining focus and engagement.
Password: mindfulness871
to program, handouts, and certificate
Fall 2024 Monday Morning Mentor Schedule
Access to Transcripts:
Per site license agreement we have access to all program transcripts; the video itself is only available for one week. If you鈥檙e interested in any program offered between Fall 2021 and current, please access the transcript on the links below. For the current semester, please contact us directly.
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Morning Mentor program topics and transcripts on
List of faculty who obtained Monday Morning Mentor Certificate
Faculty Testimonials
- "I have found these programs highly useful and practical for enhancing my teaching and developing more effective instructional strategies in my courses." - Faculty, CLAS
- "I have found the Monday Morning Mentor programs to be very helpful with various aspects of my teaching. They bring fresh new ideas and perspectives that you can add to your teaching. Plus, you can review them on your own schedule during the week." - Faculty, VSB