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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
University Accessibility Standards to Follow
Please visit UConn's Accessibility Website to learn about accessibility resources available at UConn, how to create accessible digital content, accessibility in software and hardware, where to report accessibility issues, and much more. VISIT WEBSITE
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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Jun
22
Using Reporting Features in HuskyCT, Kaltura, and Webex for Measuring Student Engagement11:00am
Using Reporting Features in HuskyCT, Kaltura, and Webex for Measuring Student Engagement
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Other Online
HuskyCT, Kaltura, and Webex each have features that can help provide some insight on student engagement, such as reporting on the number of clicks on various pieces of content within a course, whether students have watched certain videos, and whether students joined live Webex sessions. This workshop will review these features in HuskyCT, Kaltura, and Webex, and we will discuss the benefits and limitations of each.
Tuesday, June 22, 11:00-12:30
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2059Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Jun
22
Skills For The Multicultural And International Classroom1:00pm
Skills For The Multicultural And International Classroom
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Other Online
In this discussion session we will share experiences of studying or teaching in multicultural class, discuss multicultural awareness, implicit bias, personality, how international students learn, and how international faculty/TA teach.
June 22, 1:00 - 2:00
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2104Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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Jun
23
Microsoft Teams For Teaching And Learning10:00am
Microsoft Teams For Teaching And Learning
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Other Online
Microsoft Teams can be used for synchronous meetings with your students as well as a collaborating asynchronously. All students, faculty and staff have access to Microsoft Teams as part of the Office 365 Applications. We will be discussing ways to leverage chat, video conferencing, file storage, collaboration tools, and third-party plugins.
June 23, 10:00-11:00
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2092Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Jun
23
HuskyCT Basics – Intro And Overview11:30am
HuskyCT Basics – Intro And Overview
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
11:30 AM - 01:00 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, June 23, 11:30- 1:00
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2018Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Jun
23
Classroom Environment: Accentuate The Positive2:00pm
Classroom Environment: Accentuate The Positive
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Other Online
We will discuss:
• Maintaining a positive attitude
• Providing clear expectations and clear boundaries
• Making a connection
• Maximizing opportunities for active learning...
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2067Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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Jun
23
Video Conferencing: Webex For Teaching And Learning 2:00pm
Video Conferencing: Webex For Teaching And Learning
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Other Online
Video Conferencing: Webex for Teaching and Learning
Online
Presenter: Karen Skudlarek, CETL-EdTech
This workshop will increase your knowledge about and comfort level using WebEx to host classes or meetings online, setup remote office hours, and collaborate synchronously online. In addition, we’ll explore breakout rooms/sessions and the HuskyCT integration of Webex.
June 21, 10:00-11:00
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2089Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Jun
24
Preparing your HuskyCT Grade Center for Grade Calculation and Submission 11:00am
Preparing your HuskyCT Grade Center for Grade Calculation and Submission
Thursday, June 24th, 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.
Thursday, June 24, 11:00-12:30
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2042Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
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Jun
24
Mixing It Up: Adding Variety To Your Instruction 6:45pm
Mixing It Up: Adding Variety To Your Instruction
Thursday, June 24th, 2021
06:45 PM - 07:45 PM
Other Online
We will discuss:
• Breaking up the lecture- how, why, and when
• Small group discussion in distance learning
• Brief activities to reinforce key concepts
• Long term projects- how to make them work...
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2068Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
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