[Name, Post-Nominal Letters] [(pronouns)]

[ASU Job Title(s)]

Since we will be together on your learning journey in this course, please take a few minutes to get to know me better, as I will be learning about all of you this session.  

For details about how to connect with me, review the Syllabus navigation menu item.

[Embed an engaging video where you introduce yourself, share your background, express enthusiasm for the course and teaching, etc. An instructor-created video is a great way to make a personal connection, set a positive tone for the course, and create an inviting and encouraging atmosphere for learning. If you choose not to introduce yourself in a video, please follow the directions in the other bracketed text on this page.]

 

 

[Under the video, upload its accessible transcript (e.g., .docx, .pdf, or .txt) with this naming convention: [Title of Video] Transcript]

[Upload a Professional Headshot or Appropriate Picture]

Preferred Name: [specify the name you would like to be referred to verbally or in written/digital communications (e.g., Dr. Sparky, Professor Pitchfork, etc.)]

[Provide an engaging and relevant bio (a recommendation is to use AI to draft a student-friendly version of your bio that reads more like a narrative).]

[Describe why you are excited to teach this course (a recommendation is to use AI to draft a student-friendly version that reads more like a narrative).]

[Make a personal connection by answering the question: What do you like to do when you are not teaching this course? This is an opportunity to connect on a more personal level (examples of what you could share: hobbies, interests, physical activities and wellness, charitable activities, creative pursuits, family life, etc).]

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If you are interested, learning more about your instructor is a simple step that can have a big impact on your academic and professional future. You may discover shared interests or career paths that might inspire your own journey; find opportunities for mentorship, research projects, or networking; and build a professional connection that can support you long after the course ends.