Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Upcoming Events

Sep 24 Teaching Online Courses: A Panel Discussion1:30pm
Sep 25 Principles of Effective Course Design Webinar10:00am
Sep 27 Assessments & Assignments in HuskyCT10:30am
Sep 27 Improvisation Techniques 1:30pm
Sep 27 Effective Use of Small Group Instruction in Classes of All S3:15pm
Oct 3 Developing and Building Online Tests, Quizzes, and Exams in 2:00pm

Teaching Online Courses: A Panel Discussion

Monday, September 24th, 2018

01:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Storrs Campus
HBL CLC

This panel discussion will feature UConn faculty experienced in online teaching. They will share their experiences, answer questions, and engage in discussions with participants around topics related to high quality teaching and engaged learning in online courses.

Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=614

Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu

Principles of Effective Course Design Webinar

Tuesday, September 25th, 2018

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Storrs Campus
via webinar

During the webinar, participants will begin to:
â¢ Identify Instructional Design models, principles, and practices.
â¢ Identify their situational factors impacting their course.
â¢ Write their learning objectives
â¢ Plan their assessments.
â¢ Plan their activities/content.
â¢ Check their design plan for alignment.

Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=585

Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu

Assessments & Assignments in HuskyCT

Thursday, September 27th, 2018

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Storrs Campus
ROWE 319

HuskyCT provides a number of tools for assigning student work, collecting assignments such as papers and projects, and conducting other types of assessments such as tests and quizzes. This session will provide an overview of the tools available to instructors and how to use them, including the use and application of SafeAssign (a built-in plagiarism detection software) as it relates to pedagogy. (Please note: This session will cover the basics of using HuskyCTâs test/quizzing functions, but if you would like to learn about the details of that tool, you also may want to consider the âDeveloping and Building Tests, Surveys, and Pools in HuskyCTâ)

Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=612

Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu

Improvisation Techniques

Thursday, September 27th, 2018

01:30 PM - 02:45 PM

Storrs Campus
HBL CLC

Thursday, September 27 1:30 â 2:45 Location: HBL CLC

Improvisation Techniques and How They Can Liven Up Your Classroom and/or Work Experience
This is an interactive workshop where we will "do" more than "speak," but there will be a discussion of how doing improv exercises can help students to be more willing to speak in class, as well as other practical applications.

Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=596

Contact Information: suzanne.lafleur@uconn.edu

Effective Use of Small Group Instruction in Classes of All S

Thursday, September 27th, 2018

03:15 PM - 04:30 PM

Storrs Campus
ROWE

We will discuss topics such as:
â¢ Why small groups increase student engagement, motivation, and learning
â¢ The types of learning goals/objectives that are best suited to small group work
â¢ Important considerations for designing and implementing small group learning activities
â¢ Practical tips

Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=583

Contact Information: suzanne.lafleur@uconn.edu

Developing and Building Online Tests, Quizzes, and Exams in

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Storrs Campus
ROWE 319

Many instructors administer online assessments through HuskyCT, and this session will cover the variety of settings that ensure a smooth experience for both you and your students. This session will cover creating questions outside of HuskyCT and uploading them into the system, as well as the range of available submission and feedback settings.

Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=613

Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu

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Teaching and Learning
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Phone: 860-486-0457
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Email: CETL@uconn.edu

Announcing the 2018 CETL's Academic Mini Grant Competition

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is pleased to announce the 2018 Academic Mini Grant Competition open to all faculty across all campuses. This year the grant awards will range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $5000. Please click here to review the RFP criteria.

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CETL Happenings Newsletter

September 2018 Issue