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ADVANCING EDUCATION THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT TEACHING EXCELLENCE

  • New Access resources to help you shift to remote online learning environments. Here are things you should be thinking about now.
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Upcoming Events

  1. Jul 6 UConn Summer Session12:00am

    UConn Summer Session

    Monday, July 6th, 2020

    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Storrs Campus
    All campuses and online

    UConn Summer Session
    - Fill Requirements
    - Stay on Track
    - Get Ahead

    3, 5, and 6 Week Sessions

    Register today at https://summersession.uconn.edu/

    Contact Information: summersession@uconn.edu - (860) 486-0465

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  2. Jul 6 Create Short Lecture Videos For Your Class – Kaltura2:00pm

    Create Short Lecture Videos For Your Class – Kaltura

    Monday, July 6th, 2020

    02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Other
    Online

    Some advantages of using video in your class include the following:

    • Provides a way for students to review material
    • Provides instructors another way to present content (i.e. flip the classroom)
    • Record video “microlectures” before or after class to help with difficult concepts

    Using UConn’s video platform, Kaltura, you can record lectures, store videos, create quizzes and share them in your HuskyCT course. In addition, students can use it for homework assignments or for discussions. The training will cover how faculty, staff or students can create, upload, edit, and share videos. Also included will be instructions on how to caption your videos.

    Once registered and if you will be attending via online please plan to join 10 minutes before the session begins to make sure you connect successfully.

    Link for session: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/kps05003

    Monday, July 6, 2:00-3:00
    Register at - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1417

    Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu

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  3. Jul 6 Making A Positive First Impression In Your Distance Learning Course7:00pm

    Making A Positive First Impression In Your Distance Learning Course

    Monday, July 6th, 2020

    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

    Other
    Online

    Participants will walk away with:
    • Specific strategies for making a good first impression as well as specific strategies for conducting the first class in a manner that will draw students in and, hopefully, be motivated to do well in the class.
    • We will discuss topics such as:
    • Preparing for the first class
    • How to begin- the very beginning
    • What to include, how to go about it
    • Introductions, yours and theirs…
    Register at - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1590

    Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu

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  4. Jul 7 UConn Summer Session12:00am

    UConn Summer Session

    Tuesday, July 7th, 2020

    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Storrs Campus
    All campuses and online

    UConn Summer Session
    - Fill Requirements
    - Stay on Track
    - Get Ahead

    3, 5, and 6 Week Sessions

    Register today at https://summersession.uconn.edu/

    Contact Information: summersession@uconn.edu - (860) 486-0465

    More
  5. Jul 7 Preparing Your HuskyCT Grade Center For Grade Calculation And Submission 2:30pm

    Preparing Your HuskyCT Grade Center For Grade Calculation And Submission

    Tuesday, July 7th, 2020

    02:30 PM - 03:30 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.

    Tuesday, July 7, 2:30-3:30
    Register at - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1507

    Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu

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  6. Jul 7 Creating A Positive Distance Learning Course Environment6:30pm

    Creating A Positive Distance Learning Course Environment

    Tuesday, July 7th, 2020

    06:30 PM - 07:45 PM

    Other
    Online

    Join us for an hour of your day to connect with your colleagues. These sessions serve as a springboard for discussions around a topic related to teaching and learning but really give you the chance to share the success and challenges you are facing in our new teaching reality. Each session has a topical theme but are shaped by the participants’ discussion, needs, and interests.

    The thematic focus for this particular session is…

    Creating a Positive Online Classroom Environment

    As educators, it is important to create a supportive, positive, and welcoming learning environment where students can thrive. We will consider ways to achieve this in our classes that have been abruptly moved online. How can we maintain positivity when faced with uncertainty and new challenges? How can we be welcoming, connected, and caring across distance and time? How might we help students stay motivated and engaged?

    Objectives: Participants will leave the session having heard and discussed ideas for creating a positive learning environment in their online classes.

    We will discuss topics such as:

    • Maintaining a welcoming, caring, and connected atmosphere
    • Communicating expectations
    • Strategies to keep students motivated and actively engaged
    • Celebrating success and failure (really!)
    • Humor

    Tuesday, July 7, 6:30-7:30 pm
    Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1589

    Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu

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Contact Us

Center for Excellence in
Teaching and Learning
368 Fairfield Way, Unit 4001
Storrs, CT  06269-4001
Phone: 860-486-0457
Fax: 860-486-1766
Email: CETL@uconn.edu

 

Keep Teaching

UConn Keep TeachingAccess resources to help you shift to remote online learning environments. Here are things you should be thinking about now.
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CETL’s University Teaching Award Winners

Announcing the winners of the 2020-2021 University Teaching Awards

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is please to announce the winners of the 2020-2021 University Teaching Awards.  Please click here for the names of our winners.

 

Bring your own device testing

Fixed auditorium imageBring your own device (BYOD) testing

For faculty looking to move away from paper exams or Scantrons, online testing is available through HuskyCT. Online testing can be offered in the classroom or as at-home assessments. For faculty wishing to administer online testing in the classroom (BYOD testing), CETL and ITS have worked to make this easier.  For more information and to register, please click here

University-wide Portfolium rollout

Portfolium logo The Center for Career Development, CETL, ITS, UConn Health, and Honors Program are pleased to announce the university-wide rollout of Portfolium, an e-portfolio system, to all faculty, staff, and students. To learn more about e-portfolios: https://cetl.uconn.edu/portfolios/

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