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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. Jan 19 Pandemic Reflection Series: The Social And Emotional Contexts For Learning 12:00pm

    Pandemic Reflection Series: The Social And Emotional Contexts For Learning

    Tuesday, January 19th, 2021

    12:00 PM - 01:15 PM

    Other
    Online

    What are Teaching Talks?
    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 to reflect on the social and emotional contexts for learning.
    Proposed Objectives:
    • Share experiences and observations about how the pivot to remote teaching affected engagement and motivation among your students.
    • Discuss the value proposition of social networks, both in the course and outside it, for learning.
    • Share what is on your mind.
    Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1890

    Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu

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  2. Jan 19 Creating Presence And Meaningful Engagement In Online/DL Courses2:00pm

    Creating Presence And Meaningful Engagement In Online/DL Courses

    Tuesday, January 19th, 2021

    02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Other
    online

    Are you and your students feeling isolated and anonymous in your online and DL courses? Want to learn strategies to overcome feelings of isolation and anonymity? If so, then join us to discuss ways to enhance instructor presence and engagement in online and DL courses. During this webinar, we will provide strategies to increase instructor presence and student engagement in online and DL courses during the fall and spring semesters.

    Webinar outcomes:
    1. Assess the current level of student engagement and instructor presence in their online and distance learning classes.
    2. Identify best practices in online teaching and distance education that promote student engagement and instructor presence.
    3. Access a variety of educational technology and pedagogy based resources to increase student-to-student and student-to-instructor interaction.
    4. Implement strategies to increase meaningful student engagement and instructor presence in their classes.
    Tuesday, January 19, 2:00-3:00
    Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1869

    Contact Information: eCampus@uconn.edu

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  3. Jan 19 The Actor's Tools And How They Can Enhance Your Effectiveness6:45pm

    The Actor's Tools And How They Can Enhance Your Effectiveness

    Tuesday, January 19th, 2021

    06:45 PM - 07:45 PM

    Other
    Online

    We will discuss:
    • The three main actor's tools: Face, voice, body
    • Other tools such as energy, enthusiasm, expression, concentration, focus, confidence, presence...
    Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1839

    Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu

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  4. Jan 20 HuskyCT Basics – Intro And Overview12:00pm

    HuskyCT Basics – Intro And Overview

    Wednesday, January 20th, 2021

    12:00 PM - 01:15 PM

    Other
    Online

    This session will introduce you to the new look of HuskyCT, and will cover the basics of HuskyCT such as how to begin using HuskyCT, how the LMS can be used in academic and non-academic environments, basic functions and tools, and tips and tricks for beginner users.
    Wednesday, January 20, 12:00-1:15
    Register – https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1913

    Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu

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  5. Jan 20 Linking Library Resources In HuskyCT1:00pm

    Linking Library Resources In HuskyCT

    Wednesday, January 20th, 2021

    01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

    Storrs Campus
    WebEx Meeting

    Linking Library Resources In HuskyCT
    Join our hands-on workshop and learn how to integrate library resources such as articles, videos, and other electronic items into your HuskyCT course.

    The library has a wide variety of electronic resources that can be integrated into a HuskyCT course, but the way in which they can be integrated varies by resource. This workshop shows each participant the proper way to link all available resources using a step-by-step method.

    Instructors: Jason Nicosia and Sheila Lafferty of the UConn Library

    WebEx Link:
    https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m85542c1106ece292699d17b9e1e59b11

    Contact Information: jean.nelson@uconn.edu

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  6. Jan 20 The Teaching Persona2:00pm

    The Teaching Persona

    Wednesday, January 20th, 2021

    02:00 PM - 03:15 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=1840

    Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu

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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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