Plan. Achieve.
Expect More.Access resources and services to help you become a more effective teacher. Here are things you should be thinking about now. MORE DETAILS
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.
ADA Considerations
Understanding and utilization of academic and technological strategies for ADA accommodations.
CETL News
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
Announcing the New Accessibility Website
The University of Connecticut is pleased to announce its new Accessibility Website. 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
20-Minute Mentor Commons Subscription
As a member of our campus community this online resource from Magna Publications is available at no cost to you. 20-Minute Mentor Commons offers on-demand versions of their popular 20-Minute Mentor programs, covering a broad range of faculty development topics. Sign up today and help energize your higher education career. READ MORE
Bring-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 assessment. For faculty wishing to administer online testing in the classroom (BYOD testing), CETL and ITS have worked to make this easier. READ MORE
Upcoming Events
-
Sep
30
Giving Feedback1:00pm
Giving Feedback
Friday, September 30th, 2022
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Other Online
Join us for an hour of your day to connect with your colleagues. This session will present frameworks for thinking about feedback and practical suggestions for giving feedback and receiving it from students. It is designed to be interactive, and there will be opportunities to share your experiences and questions with other participants.
Topics will include:
• discovering opportunities for giving feedback on early assignments or activities
• sharing approaches to giving constructive feedback on student work
• structuring feedback to support learning
• how much feedback is enough
• using a variety of modes of feedback
• share what’s on your mind
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2629Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
More -
Oct
3
Facilitating Class Discussions3:00pm
Facilitating Class Discussions
Monday, October 3rd, 2022
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Other Online
This is an interactive session. Topics of interest to participants may include:
• The timing and pacing of discussions
• Socratic methods
• Active learning methods
• Using movement, voice, and signposting
• The importance of wait time
• Supporting equitable participation
• Assessing discussion participation
Register -https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2645Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
More -
Oct
11
Principles of Effective Course Design10:00am
Principles of Effective Course Design
Tuesday, October 11th, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Other Online
In this introductory and interactive webinar, we will provide an overview of instructional design, a systematic process for planning a course. You will begin to build a course design framework and walk away with tools and resources to customize your course plan. You will be asked to:
• Recognize how ID can help you and your students.
• Identify situational factors impacting your course.
• Write your learning objectives.
• Plan your assessments.
• Plan your learning activities & instructional materials.
• Check your design plan for alignment.
This seminar is limited to 12 participants. We will send you a WebEx meeting link a few days prior to the Webinar.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2655Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
More -
Oct
12
VoiceThread: Asynchronous Presentation and Engagement Tool1:00pm
VoiceThread: Asynchronous Presentation and Engagement Tool
Wednesday, October 12th, 2022
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Other Online
VoiceThread is a powerful HuskyCT integrated tool for transforming media into an asynchronous conversation space. Both instructors and students can create media projects in a slide-show style format, record commentary (voice, webcam or text), and share with others for commenting or discussion.
Possible Uses
• Record creative & engaging multimedia presentations
• Post video content enabling learners to directly comment/ask questions
• Stimulate audio/video interaction as a Discussion Board alternative
• Create video content viewing assignments that require student commenting
• Allows learners to explain research, demonstrate understanding, & tell their stories
• Allows learners to build a digital portfolio of shareable artifacts
• Allows learners to collaborate on group projects
Wednesday, October 12, 1:00-2:00
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2658Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
More -
Oct
17
Using Slido for Engagement in Class1:00pm
Using Slido for Engagement in Class
Monday, October 17th, 2022
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Other Online
Slido works well as an anonymous polling app. It lets you create a poll during a Webex meeting, or it can be used as a stand-alone application. You would use your Webex credentials to access it.
We will cover instructors can:
• Collect ideas, opinions, or feedback
• Run inclusive Q&A sessions: Create a safe space for everyone to ask a question and upvote the most relevant ones.
• Make more effective and inclusive decisions: Streamline the decision-making process by putting a topic up for a vote and getting a quick pulse check of the room.
• Run a fun quiz: Bring class together to enhance the learning experience during training sessions with a bit of fun competition.
Monday, October 17, 1:00-2:00
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2659Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
More -
Oct
17
Getting Started with Hybrid/Blended Instruction (Webinar)2:30pm
Getting Started with Hybrid/Blended Instruction (Webinar)
Monday, October 17th, 2022
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Other Online
Interested in learning more about hybrid/blended courses? This webinar will provide an introduction to hybrid/blended course design. We will describe how this course delivery approach will benefit you and your students, and identify specific pedagogical challenges associated with it. Some of the various tools, processes, and methods available for creating a hybrid/blended course will be highlighted. In this webinar, you will start working on a plan to “hybridize” one of your classes.
A webinar link will be sent to participants a few days before the event. You will benefit the most from this webinar if you attend using a computer rather than a mobile device or connecting via telephone.
FINS Registration: https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2648Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu
More -
Oct
21
Preparing your HuskyCT Grade Center for Grade Calculation and Submission11:00am
Preparing your HuskyCT Grade Center for Grade Calculation and Submission
Friday, October 21st, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 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.
Friday, October 21, 11:00-12:00
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2662Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
More -
Oct
24
Microsoft Teams for Teaching and Learning 11:00am
Microsoft Teams for Teaching and Learning
Monday, October 24th, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Other Online
Microsoft Teams can be used for synchronous meetings with your students as well as collaborating asynchronously. All students, faculty and staff have access to Microsoft Teams as part of the Office 365 Applications. We will discuss ways to leverage chat, video conferencing, file storage, and collaboration tools.
Monday, October 24, 11:00-12:00
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=2660Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu
More
How Can We Help You?
Our professional staff and faculty are available to help you with questions. From uploading your syllabus, navigating HuskyCT, to educational technologies as learning tools, to creating an online course from scratch. We are here to help!
Fill out one of the forms below and you will be followed up with directly by one of our staff.
Give Us Your Feedback
Need to Contact Us?
Ask a Question
Sign Up for a Program
Get Our Newsletter