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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.
Assessment
Strategies to adapt existing and new assessment methods for in-person and remote teaching.
Teaching Your Course
(CETL) recognizes that teaching a course poses countless challenges, both expected and unexpected.
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Each course at UConn is unique and, as the syllabus is a reflection of the course and the instructor, each syllabus is unique as well.
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
2022 CETL University Teaching Award Winners
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 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 2021 University Teaching Awards
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 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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Apr
23
TEAching Tuesdays (TA’s) 1:00pm
TEAching Tuesdays (TA’s)
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Beanery
TEAching Tuesdays – Open office hours for TAs. Tuesdays 1-2 @ the Beanery
Come to casually discuss any challenges you have in the classroom. Meet other people interested in learning how to be their best instructor selves and help us grow our community of reflective instructors! All who come will get a free tea, coffee, or other beverage.
For more information, contact rachel.prunier@uconn.eduContact Information:
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Apr
30
TEAching Tuesdays (TA’s) 1:00pm
TEAching Tuesdays (TA’s)
Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Beanery
TEAching Tuesdays – Open office hours for TAs. Tuesdays 1-2 @ the Beanery
Come to casually discuss any challenges you have in the classroom. Meet other people interested in learning how to be their best instructor selves and help us grow our community of reflective instructors! All who come will get a free tea, coffee, or other beverage.
For more information, contact rachel.prunier@uconn.eduContact Information:
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Apr
30
Getting Started with your Blackboard Ultra Course 2:00pm
Getting Started with your Blackboard Ultra Course
Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Online
UConn’s HuskyCT now offers instructors and course creators the option to use the latest version of Blackboard, called Ultra Course View, a.k.a. “Ultra”. This session will provide an overview of the Ultra course experience and cover the basics of building content and assessments. All levels of experience are welcome, bring your questions!
April 30, 2:00-3:00pm
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May
1
HuskyCT Preparing your Grade Center for Grade Calculation 1:00pm
HuskyCT Preparing your Grade Center for Grade Calculation
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
HuskyCT Preparing your Grade Center for Grade Calculation
Online
Presenter: Jordan Vinikoor, CETL-eCampusIn this session, you will learn to ensure your Grade Center is set up to accurately record and calculate student grades within HuskyCT (Original Course View). We will cover specific settings and features including total points calculations, weighted percentage calculations, categorizing graded items, including/excluding graded items, incorporating tests/exams, assignments, discussions, as well as many other types of assessments and grades in your course. We will also cover how to send a grade column to Student Admin for midterm and final grade submission.
May 1, 1:00-2:00
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May
1
Professional Development Workshop series (For GA’s and PostDocs) 3:00pm
Professional Development Workshop series (For GA’s and PostDocs)
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
ROWE
Becoming a leader: Conflict resolution and meeting management (For GAs and PostDocs)
Planning on leading a lab, research group, or team someday? Uncomfortable with conflict? Hate waste-of-time meetings? Dealing with conflict and running effective meetings are important skills for success. Come learn some basic conflict resolution and meeting management skills.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2993
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May
2
HuskyCT Preparing your Grade Center for Grade Calculation 2:00pm
HuskyCT Preparing your Grade Center for Grade Calculation
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
HuskyCT Preparing your Grade Center for Grade Calculation
Online
Presenter: Jordan Vinikoor, CETL-eCampusIn this session, you will learn to ensure your Grade Center is set up to accurately record and calculate student grades within HuskyCT (Original Course View). We will cover specific settings and features including total points calculations, weighted percentage calculations, categorizing graded items, including/excluding graded items, incorporating tests/exams, assignments, discussions, as well as many other types of assessments and grades in your course. We will also cover how to send a grade column to Student Admin for midterm and final grade submission.
May 2, 2:00-3:00
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May
10
Blackboard Ultra Hands-On Course Development Training 11:00am
Blackboard Ultra Hands-On Course Development Training
Friday, May 10th, 2024
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
SHH
During 2024 and 2025, courses on UConn’s HuskyCT/Blackboard platform are transitioning to the new Ultra Course View (UCV) with a near-term goal of having all 1000- and 2000-level courses using UCV for Fall 2024. As part of UConn’s ongoing training and support programming for faculty and staff, CETL and the Educational Technologies Office invites you to an interactive hands-on learning and work session on Blackboard Ultra Course View.
This in-person session will feature:
1. Training on Ultra conversion and course design best practices
2. Complimentary lunch, provided by CETL
3. Dedicated time for attendees to work on their course with the assistance of available support staff.
Participants should come prepared with at least one of the following:
1) A clear idea of which course(s) they intend to transition and teach in Ultra Course View for Fall 2024 AND have at least one UCV course shell in HuskyCT
OR
2) Have already converted their Fall 2024 course into the Ultra Course View with a need to learn how to reorganize/clean-up content.
For more information on requesting, copying, or converting courses to Ultra Course View in preparation for this session, please review this article:
https://kb.uconn.edu/space/TL/26034864506/Blackboard+Ultra+Course+Conversion
Please note that given the hands-on workshop modality of this session there will not be a virtual/remote attendance option.Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3027
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