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Workshops & Seminars
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.
Consultations
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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Of Interest
Generative AI and related workshops
October, 2024
For the annual Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for text and image poses challenges and opportunities for teaching and learning. During October, join UConn faculty, students, and staff who are thinking about GenAI risks and benefits for college students, now and in the future. Sessions explore practical uses, limitations, and ethical implications. Learn More
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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Nov
21
AI Image Generation: Outcomes for Learning and Creativity 2:00pm
AI Image Generation: Outcomes for Learning and Creativity
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Image generation technologies are transforming how educators and students engage with visual content. This workshop is meant to encourage knowledge exchange and active participation from all attendees as we explore AI-generated imagery’s practical applications, creative possibilities, and ethical considerations within learning environments. The session will include a brief presentation on what’s new about AI image-generation tools from a creative/artistic perspective, followed by an open discussion and Q&A.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3293
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Nov
26
Crafting a Teaching Philosophy Statement for Job Searches and Promotion 12:00pm
Crafting a Teaching Philosophy Statement for Job Searches and Promotion
Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
This session will begin with an overview or review of common elements in a teaching philosophy statement, then offer a series of writing prompts designed for participants who are at any stage of writing a teaching philosophy statement. Information about writing a diversity statement will also be shared. Whether you already have a draft or only a few discrete blurbs, this workshop will provide space for reflection on your teaching philosophy.
The workshop will NOT be recorded.
November 26, 12:00-1:00
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Dec
10
Leveraging Social Media Applications for Learning Experiences 2:00pm
Leveraging Social Media Applications for Learning Experiences
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
This workshop will offer a comprehensive overview of how students are currently engaging with social media platforms for educational outcomes, exploring the potential and challenges of social media applications for active learning and creativity. Participants will be presented with data and insights on student’s engagement with image-based applications such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, exploring the impact these platforms present in academic settings.
The session will showcase assignment ideas that capitalize on the strengths of social media applications, such as creating reflective video diaries, designing research-guided multimedia posts, or curating thematic collections of resources. Attendees will leave with a practical understanding to analyze and incorporate aspects of social media applications that align with course objectives, supporting student engagement in ways that are relevant, accessible, and impactful.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3294
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Dec
12
Tired and almost burned out? This could be the perfect time to write a teaching philosophy statement 2:00pm
Tired and almost burned out? This could be the perfect time to write a teaching philosophy statement
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
At the end of the semester many of us are focused on just dragging ourselves across the finish line and hunkering down for a well-deserved rest. In this writing workshop you will collect the wisdom you have gained from this past semester’s teaching before it becomes a distant memory. The goal is to reflect on specific things that happened, become aware of the lessons they might hold, and identify where you want to go next with this knowledge. Some of what you write may become part of a teaching philosophy statement, but the purpose of this workshop is simply to download your learning from fall 2024 so you can return to it revitalized after the break. The practice of collecting your own reflections can also make your engagement with student evaluations of teaching more informative and less intimidating.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3252
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Jan
15
Navigating Program Assessment: Open and Q&A Session for Academic Program Leaders and Faculty 10:00am
Navigating Program Assessment: Open and Q&A Session for Academic Program Leaders and Faculty
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for an interactive one-hour session designed specifically for academic program leaders and faculty. This session provides a valuable opportunity to ask questions and gain insights about your program’s learning objectives, curricular maps, key performance indicators, and assessment plans. Whether you’re looking to refine your current strategies or seeking guidance on new ones, this session offers a collaborative environment to address your queries and share best practices. Our assessment fellows will be on hand to provide personalized feedback and practical advice to help you enhance your program’s assessment processes and drive student success. Don’t miss this chance to engage with your peers and elevate your program’s assessment activities.
January 15, 10:00 – 11:00
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Jan
16
Grade Smarter, Not Harder: Rubrics 11:00am
Grade Smarter, Not Harder: Rubrics
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grading rubrics are an assessment tool that helps instructors and students focus attention on the important aspects of an assignment. Rubrics promote grading practices that are consistent and free from bias. This introductory workshop explores the elements of a rubric, methods to design rubrics with and without student involvement, and how to apply them within your courses. Attendees are encouraged to bring their rubrics for small group collaborations or their syllabus and ideas for an assignment that would benefit from a rubric.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify the value and role of rubrics in measuring student learning
2. Recognize the steps in creating a rubric
3. Connect rubrics with outcomes and learning data
4. Identify an assignment in your course that could use a rubric and draft the criteria
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3265
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More - Identify the value and role of rubrics in measuring student learning
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Jan
27
Navigating Program Assessment: Open and Q&A Session for Academic Program Leaders and Faculty 10:00am
Navigating Program Assessment: Open and Q&A Session for Academic Program Leaders and Faculty
Monday, January 27th, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for an interactive one-hour session designed specifically for academic program leaders and faculty. This session provides a valuable opportunity to ask questions and gain insights about your program’s learning objectives, curricular maps, key performance indicators, and assessment plans. Whether you’re looking to refine your current strategies or seeking guidance on new ones, this session offers a collaborative environment to address your queries and share best practices. Our assessment fellows will be on hand to provide personalized feedback and practical advice to help you enhance your program’s assessment processes and drive student success. Don’t miss this chance to engage with your peers and elevate your program’s assessment activities.
January 27 at 10:00 -11:00
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Jan
28
Navigating Program Assessment: Open and Q&A Session for Academic Program Leaders and Faculty 2:00pm
Navigating Program Assessment: Open and Q&A Session for Academic Program Leaders and Faculty
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Join us for an interactive one-hour session designed specifically for academic program leaders and faculty. This session provides a valuable opportunity to ask questions and gain insights about your program’s learning objectives, curricular maps, key performance indicators, and assessment plans. Whether you’re looking to refine your current strategies or seeking guidance on new ones, this session offers a collaborative environment to address your queries and share best practices. Our assessment fellows will be on hand to provide personalized feedback and practical advice to help you enhance your program’s assessment processes and drive student success. Don’t miss this chance to engage with your peers and elevate your program’s assessment activities.
January 28 at 2:00-3:00
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3288
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