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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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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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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Jul
31
HuskyCT Ultra Course View: Transitioning Your Courses For Upcoming Terms 11:00am
HuskyCT Ultra Course View: Transitioning Your Courses For Upcoming Terms
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Online
HuskyCT Ultra Course View: Transitioning Your Courses For Upcoming Terms
Tuesday, July 9, 2:30-3:30
Online
Facilitator: Daniel Facchinetti, CETL-EdTechAs we work towards transitioning HuskyCT courses to the new version of Blackboard (called “Ultra Course View”, aka “Ultra”), this workshop will help faculty get started with their own courses. This session will provide an overview of Ultra Course View and we’ll cover the basics of building content, copying content from Original Course View courses, as well as introduce faculty to key features such as assessment tools and grading.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3072
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Jul
31
Syllabus Basics and Refreshers 1:00pm
Syllabus Basics and Refreshers
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Online
In this workshop we will discuss:
- The purposes of a syllabus
- UConn-specific syllabus requirements, resources, and templates
- Ways to improve your syllabus
- The syllabus as contract, blueprint, reference, or inspiration
You are encouraged to share your questions, ideas, and experiences. We hope you will walk away with new ideas for making your syllabus more interactive and engaging.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3104
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Aug
6
PowerPoint Design for Engaging Class Materials 11:00am
PowerPoint Design for Engaging Class Materials
Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
In this workshop, faculty members will learn the necessary skills to create dynamic PowerPoint presentations that elevate their teaching and inspire student participation.
Focusing on strategies for inclusive class material for students’ engagement, participants will learn how to design visually compelling slides that convey complex concepts clearly and concisely. The topics covered will include slide layout, typography, color selection, imagery, and multimedia integration.
Furthermore, this workshop will address best practices for structuring PowerPoint presentations to maximize impact and facilitate learning. Participants will receive guidance on organizing content logically, pacing the presentation effectively, and utilizing storytelling techniques to create a cohesive narrative.
Whether new or not to PowerPoint design, this workshop will empower you to create class materials that leave a lasting impression on your students.
August 6th (Tuesday) / 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM / Online
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Aug
6
Enhancing student engagement with the readings 2:00pm
Enhancing student engagement with the readings
Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Online
Can students meet your course objectives without reading the texts? If so, what is the value of assigning reading in your course? What learning objectives does reading help students meet? These foundational questions will frame our discussion. Tools and approaches will be shared for:
- Creating reading guides and worksheets
- Choosing texts
- Annotation tools (Perusall, Voicethread)
- Activities such as games, remixes, and Generative AI
- Modeling engagement
Ideas will be shared for curating a reading list, including: alphabetic texts vs. audio and video; amount of reading assigned; and organizing access to course readings. This is an interactive session and participants are encouraged to share their experiences and questions.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3102
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Aug
8
Digital Storytelling for the Classroom – Record a one-minute introduction video for your students 11:00am
Digital Storytelling for the Classroom – Record a one-minute introduction video for your students
Thursday, August 8th, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Online
During a three-day workshop spread over two weeks, attendees will use their smartphone or laptop cameras to record and edit a one-minute horizontal video introducing themselves to their students.
Through interactive discussions and examples, participants will learn how to craft compelling digital stories that resonate with students and create meaningful connections.
We will explore the principles of effective digital storytelling, having the opportunity to plan, script, record, and edit your own one-minute introduction videos. Guidance will be provided through one-on-one and group meetings to incorporate these elements with authenticity and enthusiasm.
By the end of the three group meetings, you will have produced a polished introduction video ready to be shared with your students before the semester starts.
Equipment to be used: Your smartphones or laptop cameras, no professional equipment is required!
Meeting schedule: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Group Meeting 1) - August 8 (Thursday) - First meeting/introduction to the workshop and next steps.
Group Meeting 2) - August 13 (Tuesday) - Planning your recording and editing your scripts.
Group Meeting 3) - August 19 (Monday) - Review and group feedback on videos.
Note: follow-up meetings can be rearranged according to the group schedule.
Thursday, August 8 / 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (90 min)
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8
Webex for Teaching and Learning 1:30pm
Webex for Teaching and Learning
Thursday, August 8th, 2024
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
This workshop will increase your knowledge about and comfort level using Webex for online classes or meetings. We will cover: scheduling classes/meetings; setting up remote office hours; using the Webex-HuskyCT integration; Webex in-meeting features and tools you can use while hosting a meeting.
August 8th, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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9
Converting your Course to Ultra 12:00pm
Converting your Course to Ultra
Friday, August 9th, 2024
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Starting in Fall 2024 and beyond, 1000-2000 level courses will use the latest version of Blackboard, called Ultra Course View, a.k.a. “Ultra”. This session will cover:
- An overview of the Ultra course experience and key differences
- How to convert your Original course to Ultra
- The basics of Ultra course building and organization.
August 9th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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12
Enhancing International Student Success in Your Classroom: The LIONS Framework (Online) 10:00am
Enhancing International Student Success in Your Classroom: The LIONS Framework (Online)
Monday, August 12th, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online
Enhancing International Student Success in Your Classroom: The LIONS Framework (Online)
Presenter: Xiaochen Liu, CETL-Faculty DevelopmentInstructors and staff often face challenges supporting international students due to significant differences between US classrooms and those in students’ home countries. Challenges such as language proficiency, interaction, and belonging, can impact teaching effectiveness and hinder students’ academic success. This workshop equips instructors and staff with the LIONS framework (Language, Interaction, Openness, Name, and Social) to better support international students. Participants engage in online interactive activities and discussions to understand these unique challenges and develop strategies for an inclusive classroom environment.
August 12th, 10:00am-11:00am
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3125
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