The Teaching & Learning Center of Kansas State University

09/01/2026

This message from Engage the Sage doesn't get shared enough.

09/01/2026

Well, the fall semester is off and running! Things just got real. There is a lot happening and a lot of energy in our classrooms and around campus. Don't forget to breathe. Dr. Gaea Hock is joining the PD Series tomorrow to discuss the first two weeks and how best to navigate them to ensure student and faculty success. Please join us! https://ksu.zoom.us/j/93720998002

08/28/2026

"Do you want your students to be more engaged, confident, and successful from the start?" Um, yes, please!

In our second installment of the PD Series this semester, Dr. Gaea Hock will give a presentation on Sept. 2 titled "The First Two Weeks: Building Belonging, Clarity & Momentum."

Dr. Hock is an award-winning educator and an engaging presenter. We hope to see you there! Join us at noon on Zoom: https://ksu.zoom.us/j/93720998002

For more information, check our Dr. Hock's teaser video: https://youtu.be/T7sKlQn2BiQ

The first two weeks of a course can set the trajectory for student ...

08/28/2026

It's still a couple of weeks away, but we wanted to put a very special event on your calendars for Sept. 14.

Award-winning autistic speaker, best-selling author and nationally recognized advocate, Dr. Kerry Magro, Ed.D., will present "Building Better Together: Lessons in Partnership from the Autism Community." Dr. Magro will discuss how partnerships among families, schools, universities, employers and community organizations can improve outcomes for neurodiverse individuals.

All events are free and open to the public.

To register for the event, visit this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5J7ZCGjYYOBjWqXu0mrdNl6W3lM51TjN8APhwzVP7mIdvgA/viewform

08/27/2026

So cool!

08/27/2026

Dr. Saucier's presentation yesterday on sustaining excellence in teaching went over like gangbusters. Great discussion. A lot of participation. Engaged audience. We couldn't have asked for a better first event of the year. https://youtu.be/ubsDUN0-fiw

P.S. - Watch this space for information about our next presenter, Dr. Gaea Hock.

Dr. Don Saucier (University Distinguished Teaching Scholar, Profess...

08/25/2026

Tomorrow we kick off the Professional Development Series (at noon on Zoom) with "Sustaining Excellence: Teaching Smarter, Not Harder." It's a topic near and dear to many of our hearts. What questions or comments do you have about it?

08/24/2026

Kicking off our Professional Development Series this semester is Dr. Don Saucier, with "Sustaining Excellence: Teaching Smarter, Not Harder." Please join us:

📅 Aug. 26
⏰ noon - 1pm
🔗 https://ksu.zoom.us/j/93720998002
🎬 https://youtu.be/aoLtms9dwHI

08/24/2026

It's hard to believe we're sending this message already. Welcome back, K-Staters! And for those of you who are new here, welcome. We got you. We're excited about our fall lineup for the Professional Development Series. We hope to see you there!

08/21/2026

One of the biggest takeaways from yesterday's New GTA Orientation was how to best engage with your students. Here is another tip from Engage the Sage.

Our engagement matters when we teach. When we are locked in and tho...