Specialized Learning Pathways for Professional Growth
Transform Your Teaching Through Focused Learning
Our Signature Workshop Series offers deep-dive learning experiences in high-impact areas of professional development. These curated series are part of our Passport to Great Teaching program, designed for University of Florida faculty, staff, TAs, post-docs, and graduate students who want to develop expertise in specific, career-advancing topics.
Spring 2026 Features Three Specialized Series:
Tenure & Promotion Mastery
Navigate your path to academic success
Master the tenure and promotion process with expert guidance on building compelling teaching portfolios and documentation.
Upcoming Workshops:
Student Evaluations & Evidence of Good Teaching
Feb 10 • 2:00-3:30 PM • Hybrid
Instructors: John Jordi, Ph.D. & Jennifer Parker, Ed.D.
Transform student feedback into powerful evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Peer Evaluation of Teaching
Mar 3 • 10:00-11:30 AM • Hybrid
Instructors: Alexandra Bitton-Bailey, Ph.D. & Jennifer Parker, Ed.D.
Learn to solicit and leverage meaningful peer feedback for your teaching narrative.
AI Integration Essentials
Quick-start your AI teaching toolkit
Short, focused 30-minute sessions perfect for busy educators wanting to thoughtfully incorporate AI into their teaching practice.
Upcoming Workshop:
Authentic Assignments for AI & Information Literacy
Jan 22 • 12:50-1:20 PM • Online
Instructor: Jennifer Parker, Ed.D.
Design assignments that build AI literacy while challenging copy-paste approaches.
Café Conversations: Accessibility Focus
Inclusive teaching in relaxed, collaborative settings
Join colleagues for practical, hands-on learning about creating accessible courses and content.
Upcoming Workshop:
Course & Web Accessibility from the Faculty Perspective
Feb 11 • 2:00-3:00 PM • Online
Instructor: Kate Norris
Master Canvas Ally, accessibility tools, and inclusive design techniques through practical tips and tricks.
Getting Started
Registration Requirements: All participants must have a Passport Portal account
New to Passport? Create your account or learn about the program
Career Benefits: Add badges and certificates to your teaching portfolio, CV, or LinkedIn profile