Using Rubrics and Feedback:

10/21/24-11/10/24

In this instructional development opportunity, participants will review best practices of building effective rubrics and providing quality feedback in eLearning. Through varied activities, participants will be equipped with the skills necessary to implement rubrics to improve student performance.

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This workshop is asynchronous online facilitated workshop offered during the timeframe listed

Effective Mentoring Strategies (EMS) Workshop – Cultural Awareness and Conflict Resolution
11/7/2024 | 9:35 AM – 11:05 AM
Instructors: Jeremy Waisome and Jasmine Smith
In Person: 302 Tigert Hall 

Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers have the unique opportunity to serve as a mentor and a mentee. In STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) research, most of these mentors receive no formal training on how to be an effective mentor and navigate any challenges that may arise in the mentoring relationship. The workshop’s purpose is to equip graduate students and postdoc mentors with the tools and knowledge needed to be better mentors, especially to undergraduate student researchers. This workshop will cover the following topics: (1) Cultural Awareness; and (2) Conflict Resolution. Mentors will be presented with presentations on the above topics, followed by guided activities that will facilitate active and interactive learning. Register here. 

Passport categories: Mentoring 

Please Note: you must have a Passport Portal account to register for these workshops. Create an account here. 

Interpreting Course Analytics:

11/12/24- 11/24/24

Use e-Learning course analytics and quiz statistics to help identify struggling students, enhance assessment reliability and validity, and improve student learning. Participants will interpret various activity graphs, evaluate quizzes to make predictions, and prescribe appropriate interventions where needed to improve those outcomes.

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This workshop is asynchronous online facilitated workshop offered during the timeframe listed

The College Classroom
Instructors: Beth Fleener, University of Texas at Arlington; Peggy Semingson, University of Texas at Arlington; Tiffany Shoop, Virginia Tech 

This course meets in Zoom on Tuesdays, September 24 through December 10, at 2-3:30pm Eastern 

Registration opens Monday, September 9 at 11am Central Time 

Get an introduction to key learning principles and the basics of effective, evidence-based teaching practices in this 12-week course about teaching in the college classroom. This course will focus on developing inclusive, learner-centered approaches to teaching. Participants will explore the interconnectedness of learning objectives, assessment, and learning activities through both discussions of course materials and developing and practicing their own lesson plan.  

Learn more and register here. 

Getting Started with AI: Writing an AI Policy for Your Courses
11/13/2024 | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Instructor: Michael Barber, Ph.D.
Online
 

In this 30-minute workshop, you will develop an AI policy tailored to your courses. You will outline how students should utilize AI tools, ensuring alignment with academic integrity and the course learning objectives. After viewing a database of various examples of policies, you will leave with your own AI policy for your courses. Register here. 

Passport categories: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Literacy, Student Focused Teaching 

Please Note: you must have a Passport Portal account to register for these workshops. Create an account here. 

Scaling Up Your Favorite Teaching Strategies
11/14/2024 | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Instructor: Jennifer Parker, Ed.D.
Online
 

What are your “go to” teaching strategies? Are you a fan of the Gallery Walk? Jigsaw? Exit Ticket? How do they vary from small classroom to large lecture hall? Or from face-to-face to hybrid? In this session, we will talk through some of our favorite strategies and ideas for using them on a small or large scale across a variety of learning modalities. Explore the tools, resources, and templates for taking your teaching to the next level. Sharing ideas, resources, and best practices across the session will be encouraged and promoted. Register here. 

Passport categories: Active Learning, Digital Literacy, Evidence-Based Teaching, Student Focused Teaching 

Please Note: you must have a Passport Portal account to register for these workshops. Create an account here. 

Café Conversations: AI in Small Bytes
11/15/2024 | 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Instructor:  Jasmine McNealy
Hybrid 

AI Refusal. There’s a growing movement in some communities to attempt to limit interactions with AI systems. This discussion will center AI refusal and its implications. Register here. 

Passport categories: Artificial Intelligence 

Please Note: you must have a Passport Portal account to register for these workshops. Create an account here. 

The College Classroom
Instructors: Beth Fleener, University of Texas at Arlington; Peggy Semingson, University of Texas at Arlington; Tiffany Shoop, Virginia Tech 

This course meets in Zoom on Tuesdays, September 24 through December 10, at 2-3:30pm Eastern 

Registration opens Monday, September 9 at 11am Central Time 

Get an introduction to key learning principles and the basics of effective, evidence-based teaching practices in this 12-week course about teaching in the college classroom. This course will focus on developing inclusive, learner-centered approaches to teaching. Participants will explore the interconnectedness of learning objectives, assessment, and learning activities through both discussions of course materials and developing and practicing their own lesson plan.  

Learn more and register here. 

Creating Global Classrooms Through Virtual Exchange
11/19/2024 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Instructors: Carrie Martins and Meredith Nappy
Online 

Join this workshop to hear from Meredith Nappy, Instructional Designer in the College of Public Health and Health Professions, about her experiences implementing virtual exchange (VE) with partners in Europe and South America. Begin exploring ideas for your own VE project and discover the trainings and resources available at UF to help you turn your class into a global classroom. Register here. 

Passport categories: Active Learning, Cultural Competencies, Digital Literacy, Experiential Learning, Global Learning, Student Focused Teaching 

Please Note: you must have a Passport Portal account to register for these workshops. Create an account here. 

Creating Connections with Students Online
11/20/2024 | 10:40 AM – 11:40 AM
Instructor: Tiff Jenson
Online 

Often online faculty struggle with getting acquainted with their students amongst limited face-to-face interactions, so how would you establish personal connections? This workshop discusses proven ways to creating meaningful interaction with the remote instructor. A few examples: include clever introductions of yourself, humanize your course, provide weekly overviews, personalize content, utilize cooperative learning, enable real-time communication, incentivize learning with rewards, and emphasize a bottom line. Register here. 

Passport categories: Great Online Teaching, Mental Health, Student Focused Teaching 

Please Note: you must have a Passport Portal account to register for these workshops. Create an account here. 

AI Ethics, Academic Integrity, and Accessibility in Your Course
11/21/2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Instructors:  John Jordi, Ph.D. and Margeaux Johnson
Online 

Explore the ethical implications of AI for Education (AIED) with us around AIED issues like bias and fairness, authorship and ownership, data privacy and security, digital divides and access, and environmental impacts. Practical emphasis will be placed on ways you can support academic integrity and accessibility with AI! Practical takeaways will include creating a syllabus policy that aligns with your AI expectations and learning about AI tools and techniques that can increase the accessibility of your course. Register here. 

Passport categories: Artificial Intelligence, Creative Assessment, Tackling Tough Talks

Please Note: you must have a Passport Portal account to register for these workshops. Create an account here. 

The College Classroom
Instructors: Beth Fleener, University of Texas at Arlington; Peggy Semingson, University of Texas at Arlington; Tiffany Shoop, Virginia Tech 

This course meets in Zoom on Tuesdays, September 24 through December 10, at 2-3:30pm Eastern 

Registration opens Monday, September 9 at 11am Central Time 

Get an introduction to key learning principles and the basics of effective, evidence-based teaching practices in this 12-week course about teaching in the college classroom. This course will focus on developing inclusive, learner-centered approaches to teaching. Participants will explore the interconnectedness of learning objectives, assessment, and learning activities through both discussions of course materials and developing and practicing their own lesson plan.  

Learn more and register here. 

The College Classroom
Instructors: Beth Fleener, University of Texas at Arlington; Peggy Semingson, University of Texas at Arlington; Tiffany Shoop, Virginia Tech 

This course meets in Zoom on Tuesdays, September 24 through December 10, at 2-3:30pm Eastern 

Registration opens Monday, September 9 at 11am Central Time 

Get an introduction to key learning principles and the basics of effective, evidence-based teaching practices in this 12-week course about teaching in the college classroom. This course will focus on developing inclusive, learner-centered approaches to teaching. Participants will explore the interconnectedness of learning objectives, assessment, and learning activities through both discussions of course materials and developing and practicing their own lesson plan.  

Learn more and register here. 

Postdoc Teaching Practicum  

Instructor: Natalie Westwood, University of British Columbia 

This 5-part mentorship program has synchronous sessions on Thursday, December 5, January 9, February 6, March 6, and April 3 at 1-3pm Eastern (note that the course spans the 2024-2025 winter). Participants will be expected to do extensive independent work and work with their teaching mentors outside of these monthly sessions. 

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Work with an experienced instructor in your discipline to enhance your understanding and experience of teaching a university course in this 5-month mentorship program. During the mentorship program, you will observe a mentor in their teaching, teach guest lectures and receive feedback on your teaching, discuss approaches to teaching with your mentors, and engage in group discussions of teaching with other participants. Throughout the program, you will also attend a series of synchronous sessions on teaching development topics, like lesson planning; teaching portfolios; equity, diversity & inclusion; and teaching-as-research.   

Learn more and register here.  

The College Classroom
Instructors: Beth Fleener, University of Texas at Arlington; Peggy Semingson, University of Texas at Arlington; Tiffany Shoop, Virginia Tech 

This course meets in Zoom on Tuesdays, September 24 through December 10, at 2-3:30pm Eastern 

Registration opens Monday, September 9 at 11am Central Time 

Get an introduction to key learning principles and the basics of effective, evidence-based teaching practices in this 12-week course about teaching in the college classroom. This course will focus on developing inclusive, learner-centered approaches to teaching. Participants will explore the interconnectedness of learning objectives, assessment, and learning activities through both discussions of course materials and developing and practicing their own lesson plan.  

Learn more and register here. 

Postdoc Teaching Practicum  

Instructor: Natalie Westwood, University of British Columbia 

This 5-part mentorship program has synchronous sessions on Thursday, December 5, January 9, February 6, March 6, and April 3 at 1-3pm Eastern (note that the course spans the 2024-2025 winter). Participants will be expected to do extensive independent work and work with their teaching mentors outside of these monthly sessions. 

REGISTER NOW 

Work with an experienced instructor in your discipline to enhance your understanding and experience of teaching a university course in this 5-month mentorship program. During the mentorship program, you will observe a mentor in their teaching, teach guest lectures and receive feedback on your teaching, discuss approaches to teaching with your mentors, and engage in group discussions of teaching with other participants. Throughout the program, you will also attend a series of synchronous sessions on teaching development topics, like lesson planning; teaching portfolios; equity, diversity & inclusion; and teaching-as-research.   

Learn more and register here.  

CITT: Engaging Online Learners

Engaging Online Learners uses research-supported studies to examine and model best practice in online course design. Participants will experience the online learning environment from the student perspective while working through activities intended to demonstrate mastery of a variety of topics including designing for student success, aligning student learning objectives, and creating engaging and accessible presentations.

Two Sessions:

1/27/25-2/10/25

5/19/25 – 6/2/25

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CITT: Engaging Online Learners

Engaging Online Learners uses research-supported studies to examine and model best practice in online course design. Participants will experience the online learning environment from the student perspective while working through activities intended to demonstrate mastery of a variety of topics including designing for student success, aligning student learning objectives, and creating engaging and accessible presentations.

Two Sessions:

1/27/25-2/10/25

5/19/25 – 6/2/25

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CITT: Engaging Online Learners

Engaging Online Learners uses research-supported studies to examine and model best practice in online course design. Participants will experience the online learning environment from the student perspective while working through activities intended to demonstrate mastery of a variety of topics including designing for student success, aligning student learning objectives, and creating engaging and accessible presentations.

Two Sessions:

1/27/25-2/10/25

5/19/25 – 6/2/25

Register for the next offering of Engaging Online Learners

Postdoc Teaching Practicum  

Instructor: Natalie Westwood, University of British Columbia 

This 5-part mentorship program has synchronous sessions on Thursday, December 5, January 9, February 6, March 6, and April 3 at 1-3pm Eastern (note that the course spans the 2024-2025 winter). Participants will be expected to do extensive independent work and work with their teaching mentors outside of these monthly sessions. 

REGISTER NOW 

Work with an experienced instructor in your discipline to enhance your understanding and experience of teaching a university course in this 5-month mentorship program. During the mentorship program, you will observe a mentor in their teaching, teach guest lectures and receive feedback on your teaching, discuss approaches to teaching with your mentors, and engage in group discussions of teaching with other participants. Throughout the program, you will also attend a series of synchronous sessions on teaching development topics, like lesson planning; teaching portfolios; equity, diversity & inclusion; and teaching-as-research.   

Learn more and register here.  

CITT: Creating Student-Centered Assignments

Participants will explore ways to develop varied student-centered content while establishing a collaborative learning environment through the use of active learning and feedback.

Two Sessions:

2/10/25-2/24/25,

6/2/25-6/16/25

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CITT: Creating Student-Centered Assignments

Participants will explore ways to develop varied student-centered content while establishing a collaborative learning environment through the use of active learning and feedback.

Two Sessions:

2/10/25-2/24/25,

6/2/25-6/16/25

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Accessible Online Environments

This workshop lasts two weeks and provides instruction on how to design online courses with accessibility in mind. The course covers different types of accessibility needs and suggestions for making an online course more accessible. After completing the offering, participants will have a full understanding of how to improve online accessibility for all students.

Two Sessions:

2/24/25-3/9/25

6/16/25-6/29/25

Register for the next offering of Accessible Online Environments

CITT: Creating Student-Centered Assignments

Participants will explore ways to develop varied student-centered content while establishing a collaborative learning environment through the use of active learning and feedback.

Two Sessions:

2/10/25-2/24/25,

6/2/25-6/16/25

Register for the next offering of Creating Student-Centered Assignments

Accessible Online Environments

This workshop lasts two weeks and provides instruction on how to design online courses with accessibility in mind. The course covers different types of accessibility needs and suggestions for making an online course more accessible. After completing the offering, participants will have a full understanding of how to improve online accessibility for all students.

Two Sessions:

2/24/25-3/9/25

6/16/25-6/29/25

Register for the next offering of Accessible Online Environments

Accessible Online Environments

This workshop lasts two weeks and provides instruction on how to design online courses with accessibility in mind. The course covers different types of accessibility needs and suggestions for making an online course more accessible. After completing the offering, participants will have a full understanding of how to improve online accessibility for all students.

Two Sessions:

2/24/25-3/9/25

6/16/25-6/29/25

Register for the next offering of Accessible Online Environments

Postdoc Teaching Practicum  

Instructor: Natalie Westwood, University of British Columbia 

This 5-part mentorship program has synchronous sessions on Thursday, December 5, January 9, February 6, March 6, and April 3 at 1-3pm Eastern (note that the course spans the 2024-2025 winter). Participants will be expected to do extensive independent work and work with their teaching mentors outside of these monthly sessions. 

REGISTER NOW 

Work with an experienced instructor in your discipline to enhance your understanding and experience of teaching a university course in this 5-month mentorship program. During the mentorship program, you will observe a mentor in their teaching, teach guest lectures and receive feedback on your teaching, discuss approaches to teaching with your mentors, and engage in group discussions of teaching with other participants. Throughout the program, you will also attend a series of synchronous sessions on teaching development topics, like lesson planning; teaching portfolios; equity, diversity & inclusion; and teaching-as-research.   

Learn more and register here.  

CITT; Technology to Improve Instructor Presence

In this instructional development opportunity, participants will explore strategies and tools to create an effective online instructor presence and incorporate technology into teaching. Participants will practice creating engaging and interactive instructional videos.

Two Sessions:

3/24/25 -4/7/25

6/30/25 – 7/14/25

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CITT; Technology to Improve Instructor Presence

In this instructional development opportunity, participants will explore strategies and tools to create an effective online instructor presence and incorporate technology into teaching. Participants will practice creating engaging and interactive instructional videos.

Two Sessions:

3/24/25 -4/7/25

6/30/25 – 7/14/25

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CITT; Technology to Improve Instructor Presence

In this instructional development opportunity, participants will explore strategies and tools to create an effective online instructor presence and incorporate technology into teaching. Participants will practice creating engaging and interactive instructional videos.

Two Sessions:

3/24/25 -4/7/25

6/30/25 – 7/14/25

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CITT; Technology to Improve Instructor Presence

In this instructional development opportunity, participants will explore strategies and tools to create an effective online instructor presence and incorporate technology into teaching. Participants will practice creating engaging and interactive instructional videos.

Two Sessions:

3/24/25 -4/7/25

6/30/25 – 7/14/25

Register for the next offering of Technology to Improve Instructor Presence

Postdoc Teaching Practicum  

Instructor: Natalie Westwood, University of British Columbia 

This 5-part mentorship program has synchronous sessions on Thursday, December 5, January 9, February 6, March 6, and April 3 at 1-3pm Eastern (note that the course spans the 2024-2025 winter). Participants will be expected to do extensive independent work and work with their teaching mentors outside of these monthly sessions. 

REGISTER NOW 

Work with an experienced instructor in your discipline to enhance your understanding and experience of teaching a university course in this 5-month mentorship program. During the mentorship program, you will observe a mentor in their teaching, teach guest lectures and receive feedback on your teaching, discuss approaches to teaching with your mentors, and engage in group discussions of teaching with other participants. Throughout the program, you will also attend a series of synchronous sessions on teaching development topics, like lesson planning; teaching portfolios; equity, diversity & inclusion; and teaching-as-research.   

Learn more and register here.  

Technology to Captivate Students

In this instructional development opportunity, participants will review strategies to engage diverse learners and build a learning community through the use of technology. The instructional materials and activities will explore ways to improve student engagement and promote student feedback.

Two Sessions:

4/7/25-4/20/25

7-14/25-7/28/25

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Technology to Captivate Students

In this instructional development opportunity, participants will review strategies to engage diverse learners and build a learning community through the use of technology. The instructional materials and activities will explore ways to improve student engagement and promote student feedback.

Two Sessions:

4/7/25-4/20/25

7-14/25-7/28/25

Register for the next offering of Technology to Captivate Students