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Topical programs for faculty to gather with colleagues to listen, discuss, interact, reflect, and learn. MORE DETAILS
Higher Education Anti-Racist Teaching Podcast
The Higher Education Anti-Racist Teaching (H.E.A.R.T.) Podcast focuses on elevating our learning about anti-racist teaching at colleges and universities. MORE INFORMATION
UConn Online
Select from over fifty online Master's and Graduate Certificate programs in business, health, education, engineering, etc. MORE DETAILS
Online Teaching
Online teaching strategies ranging from hybrid courses to fully online experiences and distance learning.
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Instructional design and professional consultants provide individual, group, or departmental consultations.
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Strategies to adapt existing and new assessment methods for in-person and remote teaching.
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Of Interest
Please Save the Date
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
For the annual Assessment Institute hosted by the Office of Academic Program Assessment. This conference focuses on program assessment, including creating measurable program learning objectives, gaining information through student learning, methods for collecting the most meaningful data, and taking action based on the results. Learn More
The Inclusive STEM Teaching Project, Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Supported by NFS
March 4 - April 26, 2024
ENROLL NOW!
This is a professional development program available to all UConn employees. The six week MOOC is designed to advance the awareness, self-efficacy and ability of STEM faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and staff to cultivate learning environments for students. Learn More
Mobile Summer Institute on Scientific Teaching and Transformation
Save the Date: May 20-24, 2024 and join us at UConn!
ENROLL NOW!
The Mobile Summer Institutes (MoSIs) are a five-day, immersive, project-based workshop for faculty, administrators, staff and university leaders.. Learn More
Assessment Fellow Opportunities
The Office of Academic Program Assessment is currently seeking applications for two academic program assessment fellows for Academic Year 2024-25. Full-time faculty of any rank or tenure status are encouraged to apply. Applications are due February 5th. Learn More
Academic Year 2023-24 Assessment Deadlines
For academic programs currently engaged in program assessment, either defining objectives, maps, and assessment plants or participating in annual reporting, the University Student Learning Assessment Committee has established AY 23-24 deadlines for file submission. Learn More
ChatGPT AI Impact on Teaching and Learning
Addressing AI ChatGPT
Many faculty have reached out seeking guidance surrounding possible academic integrity issues triggered by the recent release of ChatGPT3 from OpenAI. Learn More
Changes to Perusall social annotation tool linking in HuskyCT
LTI 1.3 makes the sync between the HuskyCT LMS and Perusall much easier. Learn More
Creating Communities of Care at UConn
UConn Health Student Health and Wellness
Wednesday, March 22nd - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Great Hall, Alumni Center
Join us for a day of fun and collaborative learning: Participants will learn and practice skills of Motivational Interviewing as a way to engage students in collaborative conversations about their success and growth at UConn. Learn More
2024 CETL University Teaching Award Winners
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 University Teaching Awards. Please join us in congratulating the winners. Learn More
UConn Becomes Part of the CIRTL Network
We prepare graduate students and postdocs to excel as teachers, researchers, and as mentors. Future Faculty and Academic Careers programs are housed in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and offer both local and online professional development opportunities. Through the North American Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) Network, graduate students and postdocs in all fields can build skills for academic careers in a wide range of settings. MORE INFORMATION
Announcing the Winners of the 2024 University Teaching Awards
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 University Teaching Awards. Please click here for the names of our winners.
University-wide access to online teaching and work-life resources
Looking for additional resources on teaching development, work-life balance, and career development? CETL has an institutional account with the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). CETL invites faculty and graduate students to sign-up for free subaccounts using your UConn email address. For more information about NCFDD: CLICK HERE
Authentication
UConn is required to verify the identity of students who participate in online courses and to establish that students who register in an online course are the same students who participate in and complete the course activities and assessments and receive academic credit. Your syllabus should include information for students on the methods you will use in your course for authentication. Please see this resource guide for more detail. READ MORE
The Teaching Professor and Magna Digital Library
As a member of our campus community this online resource from Magna Publications is available at no cost to you. The Teaching Professor and Magna Digital Library keeps readers informed of pedagogically sound techniques, new ideas, strategies that work, and pragmatic approaches to enhancing student learning and improving instructional effectiveness, regardless of teaching modality or academic discipline. READ MORE
Clear Face Masks and Microphone Covers Available to Instructors
Given the important role of facial expressions when communicating, CETL is providing, by request, clear face masks to instructors. To learn more about clear face masks and to request masks, check out our webpage. CETL is also providing, by request, microphone covers to instructors for use in the classroom. Clear masks and mic covers will be available starting January 18th.
Deadline Extended for 2022 CT OER Grant
The deadline for the Call for Applications to the Connecticut Open Educational Resources Grant Program has been extended. The new deadline for applications for this opportunity is now February 18th, 2022. The CT OER Grant program is for faculty and departments within Connecticut’s higher education institutions to explore, adopt, create, revise, and supplement Open Educational Resources (OER). This grant program focuses on OER opportunities in “high-impact” areas – courses with high enrollment, and high textbook costs. Adopting OER has the potential to increase equity in our classrooms and enhance student success at UConn. Please see the linked application above for further details about the grant program and application process.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Zach Claybaugh (Student Success Librarian/UConn Library) at zachariah.claybaugh@uconn.edu.
The Gardner Institute Teaching and Learning Academy
Signature Course for 2022-2023 - The Humanity of Inclusive Practices: Liberatory and Contemplative Pedagogy
Synchronous sessions: July 11, July 13, July 15, July 18, July 20, and July 22
Time: 1:00-3:30 pm ET
Faculty, staff, administrators, or teaching assistants on all levels are invited to take advantage of UConn’s Institutional membership to resources from the Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) hosted by the Gardener Institute. Learn More
Call for UConn Equity Improvement Community Program
Supported by Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
October through Spring of 2022
Building upon the Inclusive STEM Teaching Project, we are launching the UConn Equity Improvement Community program to advance equitable teaching and learning practices in STEM courses. Learn More
We’ll Be AI-Right: Working Through and With the Generative AI Moment
Friday, December 1 from 12:30-2:00 (virtual)
Join Lance Eaton for a conversation of what we learned from this past year, where we are now, and where we are going. Learn More
Upcoming Events
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May
22
Career Competencies: Articulating Transferable Skills through the Curriculum 10:00am
Career Competencies: Articulating Transferable Skills through the Curriculum
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online
Fostering a dynamic learning environment that bridges academic knowledge with real-world skill development is essential for a student’s success post-graduation. This presentation will showcase the importance of NACE Career Competencies and provide innovative strategies and resources for highlighting and elevating competency development within the curriculum.
Register – https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3043
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May
28
Integrating Student Identity and Experience into Course Design 1:00pm
Integrating Student Identity and Experience into Course Design
Tuesday, May 28th, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Online
Join us to learn more about best practices in teaching and learning as well as principles for effective, evidence-based course design for:
- Trauma-Informed Pedagogy
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Universal Design for Learning
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3044
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Jun
6
Principles of Effective Course Design 1:00pm
Principles of Effective Course Design
Thursday, June 6th, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Online
In this introductory and interactive webinar, we will provide an overview of instructional design, a systematic process for planning a course. You will begin to build a course design framework and walk away with tools and resources to customize your course plan. You will be asked to:
• Recognize how ID can help you and your students.
• Identify situational factors impacting your course.
• Write your learning objectives.
• Plan your assessments.
• Plan your learning activities & instructional materials.
• Check your design plan for alignment.
This seminar is limited to 12 participants. We will send you a WebEx meeting link a few days prior to the Webinar.Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3042
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Jun
10
Getting Started with Flipped Instruction 1:00pm
Getting Started with Flipped Instruction
Monday, June 10th, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Online
Are you interested in learning about flipped classroom approaches? This webinar will introduce you to the topic of designing a flipped course. We will describe the reasons for wanting to flip a course, explain how this delivery approach will benefit you and your students, and identify specific pedagogical challenges. Also, we will highlight some of the tools and methods available for creating a flipped course.
By the end of this webinar, participants should be able to:
* Describe the characteristics of a flipped class/course.
* Explain how flipping a course can benefit you and your students.
* Identify specific challenges to take into account as you flip a course.
* Plan a flipped lesson.
* Recognize the tools and resources available for flipping courses.Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3056
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Jun
11
Webinar: Developing & Facilitating Engaging Discussion Boards 1:00pm
Webinar: Developing & Facilitating Engaging Discussion Boards
Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Online
Online discussions are used to build dynamic learning communities, to synthesize key concepts, and to promote critical thinking skills. Join us as we discuss tips for writing engaging prompts and successfully facilitating asynchronous discussion forums. We will be sharing examples from a number of different disciplines.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3055
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Jun
13
Webinar: Introduction to Perusall 1:00pm
Webinar: Introduction to Perusall
Thursday, June 13th, 2024
01:00 PM
Online
Perusall is a social learning platform that turns coursework into a social experience. Join us for this webinar to learn about how using it can significantly improve student engagement, interaction, and collaboration in your classes. Topics will include potential benefits, developing a Perusall course “synced” with a HuskyCT course (initial setup, adding materials to the Library, creating Assignments, using the Gradebook), and facilitating a course using Perusall (communicating with students, using learner analytics & automatic scoring, etc.).
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3054
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Jun
13
Creating Presence and Meaningful Engagement in Online/DL Courses (Webinar) 1:00pm
Creating Presence and Meaningful Engagement in Online/DL Courses (Webinar)
Thursday, June 13th, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Online
Are you and your students feeling isolated and anonymous in your online and DL courses? Want to learn strategies to overcome feelings of isolation and anonymity? If so, then join us to discuss ways to enhance instructor presence and engagement in online and DL courses. During this webinar, we will provide strategies to increase instructor presence and student engagement in online and DL courses during the fall and spring semesters.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3059
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Jun
19
UDL and Assessment: How to Critically Assess your Assessment 10:00am
UDL and Assessment: How to Critically Assess your Assessment
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online
The purpose of this talk is to introduce the Variations Planning Tool (VPT) to identify barriers within assessment processes and the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework as a tool to design instruction and curricula that support variation in learners’ needs, abilities, and interests. The UDL guidelines emphasize providing supports and options for how students receive information (representation), demonstrate their understanding (action and expression), and engage with the content (engagement). Attendees will have the opportunity to: 1) reflect on their role in designing assessment that supports learner variability; and 2) practice applying the VPT and UDL guidelines to identify barriers in common assessment practices.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3057
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