Looking for ways to increase student engagement in your courses? 

In this PD mini course, you explore practical ways to better connect with students in your courses. The goal of this course is to help you increase student engagement, and ultimately, student success in your courses.  

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COURSE INFORMATION

Cost: FREE

Duration: 10 Hours (3 Months to Complete)

Enrollment: Open Enroll Today!

End Date: August 31, 2026

Course Delivery: Canvas

Result: Microcredential upon completion

About the Course

Through expert-designed readings and activities, you will explore engagement through Authenticity, Curiosity, and Error. By the end of this course, you will have developed a personalized reference of engagement methods that can work in your classroom – a proverbial ACE card in your back pocket that you can play any time throughout the semester. 

Modules

Module 1: Authenticity

  • Introduction
  • Exploring Your Instructor Identity
  • What is Authenticity?
  • Affective Signals
  • Affect in Auction

Module 2: Curiosity

  • Introduction
  • What is Curiosity?
  • Nature of Curiosity
  • Creating Conditions for Curiosity

Module 3: Disciplinary Cues & Reality Checks

  • Introduction
  • The Importance of Productive Struggle
  • Developing a Culture of Error

 

Technical Requirements

If you run into any technical issues or have questions about your course, please contact PIM_Project@txstate.edu.

This online course requires technical skills and access to certain technology and software that face-to-face courses may not require.

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Suggested:

  • Operating System: macOS X 10.5 or higher, Windows Vista or higher, ChromeOS. 
  • Browser: Google Chrome – please disable your pop-up blocker.
  • Hardware: Desktop, laptop, or Chromebook (tablets and mobile are not supported)
    • Built-in or external webcam
    • Built-in or external microphone
    • Built-in or external speakers
  • Internet: A required upload and download speed of 2Mbps, with 10Mbps preferred. Hot spots are not recommended.

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Meet Your Instructor

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Dr. Christie Lawson

Dr. Christie Lawson earned her Ed.D. in Developmental Education with a specialization in Learning Support from Texas State University. She is a corporate technical trainer for a Texas charter school system, and an instructor in the Postsecondary Student Success doctoral program at Texas State University. She teaches courses on student development theory and quantitative research design.  

for more information

Postsecondary Instructor Microcredential Project Stage 2

PIM_Project@txstate.edu