Missouri State University FCTL

09/03/2026

Looking for ways to improve your online course this semester? Join the FCTL's Senior Instructional Designer, Dr. Stacy Rice, for the first session of a Quality Matters (QM) workshop that will help you take your virtual class to the next level. Session one kicks off next Friday at 9:00 AM--follow the link below for more information and RSVP to attend now!

Join FCTL Instructional Designer Dr. Stacy Rice next week for the first session of a transformative workshop series that will help you take your online course to the next level! Next Friday, September 11, marks the first session of the Improving Your Online Course (IYOC) QM Workshop. This workshop i...

08/31/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for the 2026 Faculty Showcase on Teaching and Learning this August, and a special thank you to our faculty presenters for sharing their ideas, experiences, and inspiring work! We’re proud to support a community committed to continually improving how we teach and learn.

08/20/2026

This fall, the FCTL is excited to promote a series of webinars revolving around perhaps the most hot-button topic currently in the academic world: artificial intelligence. Read the blog post below to find out more about these faculty-led sessions and sign-up to attend now.

This fall, the FCTL is excited to promote a series of faculty-led webinars discussing different aspects of and perspectives on one of the most hot-button issues facing the academic world today: artificial intelligence. These one-hour long virtual sessions are being hosted by a variety of faculty mem...

08/17/2026

Welcome back to campus!

As your semester begins, don't forget to get involved in our academic community this semester by joining one of the FCTL's fall 2026 Faculty Communities. Take a look at the full list and descriptions of this semester's groups via the link below and register to join your group now!

The fall semester has officially begun, and the FCTL would like to give you a very warm welcome back to campus! As every faculty member knows, the beginning of the semester brings many responsibilities, events, and an overload of information. It can be easy to get swept up in all the commotion and m...

08/11/2026

The deadline to register for the 41st Faculty Showcase on Teaching and Learning is tonight. If you haven't registered yet, now is the time--don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with fellow faculty members tomorrow beginning at 7:30 AM! Find more information and a full list of presenters at the event on the Showcase webpage below.

Follow the link to register for the Showcase now. Don't forget to also join us in the library living room after the Showcase to meet and chat with the keynote speaker for this year's Showcase, Dr. Rebecca Pope-Ruark. The FCTL looks forward to seeing you there!

Are you using AI, Brightspace, or active learning to engage students? Have you tried new teaching strategies, student-centered approaches, or innovative formative assessments? We want to hear how you're making learning more engaging, self-directed, and impactful! 

05/08/2026

Don't forget to register for the 41st Faculty Showcase on Teaching and Learning before you leave campus for the summer!

To find the sign-up within My Learning Connection, click the link below and navigate to the “Learning and Development” card in My Missouri State. Select “My Learning Connection” from the links, and type “Showcase” into the search box in the top right of the screen. From the results, select the section you’d like to register for and save your spot at the event.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Stacy Rice, who was recently awarded the Igniting Opportunity 2025-2026 Implementation award! Dr. Rice is a senior instructional designer with the FCTL, and was granted this award in recognition of her work with Quality Matters (QM) quality assurance practices.
https://blogs.missouristate.edu/fctl/2026/05/05/dr-stacy-rice-awarded-igniting-opportunity-2025-2026-implementation-award/

04/01/2026

Mark your calendars! The FCTL's Spring Scholarship Summit is now only two weeks away.

03/30/2026

The deadline for proposals for the Faculty Showcase on Teaching and Learning is approaching quickly!

Don't miss out on the chance to share your teaching and learning knowledge with fellow educators this August; check out the blog post below to learn how you can submit your proposal now.

Proposals are due March 31, 2026 (this Tuesday).

As you prepare to head into April, don’t forget to submit your proposal to present at the Faculty Showcase on Teaching and Learning this fall. The Showcase is an event that invites faculty to share the teaching and learning work that they’ve undertaken (such as research, classroom technology ada...

03/26/2026

Using Respondus in your classroom? Check out the new features and updates to the program from this upcoming free Webinar offered by the company. Read the blog post below to learn more and get registered now!

Respondus, as many on our campus know, is a company specializing in the creation of software that prevents academic dishonesty in online testing. Respondus products such as Respondus Monitor and Respondus LockDown Browser are used frequently in classes across Missouri State University’s campus by ...