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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
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The Teaching Professor and 20-Minute Mentor Commons
As a member of our campus community this online resource from Magna Publications is available at no cost to you. The Teaching Professor and 20-Minute Mentor Commons 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
Upcoming Events
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Apr
20
Developing And Building Online Assessments In HuskyCT11:00am
Developing And Building Online Assessments In HuskyCT
Tuesday, April 20th, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Other Online
Many instructors administer online assessments through HuskyCT, and this overview session covers the variety of settings that ensure a smooth experience for both you and your students. We will focus on the basics of test creation and a review of the options that determine the test-taking experience for your students.
To register, please visit http://www.fins.uconn.edu.Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Apr
20
The Actor's Tools And How They Can Assist You In Your Work6:45pm
The Actor's Tools And How They Can Assist You In Your Work
Tuesday, April 20th, 2021
06:45 PM - 07:45 PM
Other Online
What can actors teach us about our “role” as teacher? We will discuss actor's tools such as using your voice to maximum effect, body language, animation and enthusiasm, remaining fully attentive to what is happening with your "audience," "playing to your audience," and other acting techniques which can make your presentations more effective and engaging.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1982Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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Apr
21
Using LockDown Browser And Monitor For Online Tests In HuskyCT2:30pm
Using LockDown Browser And Monitor For Online Tests In HuskyCT
Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Other Online
LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down a student’s computer when used for administering a test through HuskyCT. Monitor is an additional feature that uses a student’s webcam to record them taking their test, which provides a means to review the student’s testing environment. When taking a test using LockDown Browser, students are unable to print, copy, go to other websites, access other applications, or close a test until it is ubmitted for grading, and Monitor creates a video record of the time they spent taking the test. This session will cover the use of LockDown Browser and Monitor for tests, quizzes, and exams in your course, including recommended settings and best practices.
To register, please visit http://www.fins.uconn.edu.Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Apr
23
Antiracist Approaches To Writing Instruction12:30pm
Antiracist Approaches To Writing Instruction
Friday, April 23rd, 2021
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Other Online
Drawing on contemporary research in the field of writing studies, this workshop introduces some antiracist pedagogical approaches to designing writing assignments and providing feedback on writing. After investigating some of the ways common pedagogical assumptions may serve to marginalize students of color, facilitators will overview translingual frameworks, contract grading, and community engaged projects as three antiracist teaching methods. Time will be reserved for participants to share ideas and consider ways to implement new practices into their teaching.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2003Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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Apr
23
The Environment Corps: An Engaged Scholarship Model That Combines Classroom Instruction, Service Learning And Extension (An Act In Two Parts) Part 22:00pm
The Environment Corps: An Engaged Scholarship Model That Combines Classroom Instruction, Service Learning And Extension (An Act In Two Parts) Part 2
Friday, April 23rd, 2021
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Other Online
A partnership at UConn that reaches across college and departmental lines is engaged in a project that seeks to enhance, expand, institutionalize, and study a new model for experiential learning and community engagement. The model, called the Environment Corps (“E-Corps”), combines familiar elements of classroom instruction, service learning, and extension outreach to create a method of engagement that aims to benefit students, faculty, surrounding communities, and the university community itself. This two-part series will review E-Corps structure, operation, results, and early lessons learned. Part One (April 9) will focus on course design, faculty development, and pedagogical strategies for engaged student learning; attendees will hear from instructors and students of the three current E-Corps courses. Part Two (April 23) will focus on building community partnerships and designing appropriate student projects, including several examples; attendees will hear from additional instructors and our municipal “clients.” Both sessions will set aside ample time for discussion.
You may register for one or both sessions.
April 23, 2:00 – 3:00 (Part 2)
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2001Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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Apr
27
Getting comfortable and effective with Office Hours3:00pm
Getting comfortable and effective with Office Hours
Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
03:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Other Online
Join us for an hour of your day to connect with your colleagues. Each Teaching Talk has a thematic focus related to mentoring, teaching and learning but is shaped by participant needs and interests. During interactive discussions around the topic, we will share our successes, challenges encountered, ideas and resources.
Not all students are taking advantage of the time that you set aside for office hours. This missed opportunity can contribute to how well they progress in your course or in the program. Whether you are instructing in virtual or in-person modalities, contact time outside of scheduled class time can have unexpected benefits and support your reflective practice in teaching.
Proposed Objectives
1. Discuss how to lower barriers for students to show up and what office hours can be used for
2. Explore how both instructors and students are benefiting from informal time.
3. Share what is on your mind
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2008Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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Apr
28
Teaching Creatively And Teaching Students To Be More Creative2:00pm
Teaching Creatively And Teaching Students To Be More Creative
Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Other Online
Participants will leave with a clear understanding of the teaching persona- what it consists of, how to decide which parts of “you” that you will share with your students, how you will present yourself…
At this session, participants will discuss topics like:
• Effects of gender and age on how you present yourself, what you can do as an instructor
• How your personality affects your teaching style
• Your sense of self and how it affects your work with students
• How to develop an effective teaching persona
• How much of teaching is a function of your personality?
• Why is the teaching persona important?
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1983Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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Apr
29
Preparing Your HuskyCT Grade Center For Grade Calculation And Submission11:00am
Preparing Your HuskyCT Grade Center For Grade Calculation And Submission
Thursday, April 29th, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Other Online
In this session, you will learn to ensure your Grade Center is set up to accurately record and calculate student grades within HuskyCT. 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.
To register, please visit http://www.fins.uconn.edu.Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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