Having someone observe your class can make you feel vulnerable. But what we hear time and again is that this program is worth it. It’s not about being evaluated—it’s about connecting with colleagues, seeing new possibilities, and focusing on the aspects of teaching you care about most. You decide what you want feedback on and how you want […]
What is Gradescope? How can it help with more consistent and efficient grading approaches? This overview will introduce basic concepts of working in Gradescope, from using bubble sheets, to streamlining feedback. Gradescope was designed to allow faculty to include more diverse assessments with improved feedback while saving time on grading. It provides capacity in larger classes where assessments […]
Curious to learn more about "alternative grading" "ungrading" or other similar terms? Want to explore if or how this approach might work in your own teaching practice? Join this informal discussion to learn about some common shifts in grading practices in higher education and how they support learning. Monday, September 14 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm […]
This learning community will equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to ensure your courses meet the Title II federal accessibility requirements. Across seven biweekly sessions, you'll get dedicated instructional support, informative discussions, content delivery, and structured time between sessions to apply what you've learned directly to your own course. On alternate […]
SoTL Working Sessions Hours are Monthly on Tuesdays @ 12:30-1:30 starting September 15th in Fernald Hall Room 102. Join fellow SoTL colleagues for dedicated time to advance your scholarship. Any level of SoTL experience is welcome. Sessions are structured to give you independent work time on your own project, plus a short window for dialogue with […]
Quiet, protected co-working time to make progress on your class prep. Need uninterrupted time to finish course prep, draft rubrics, or get through grading? Teaching Focus Hours offers a dedicated, distraction-free space to turn intention into finished work—right alongside your colleagues. This is a high-focus, low-distraction work session modeled after writing accountability groups. We spend […]
Faculty are reporting a growing gap in how students read, study, take notes, and manage their own learning. This seven-session lunch and learn series is designed to address this gap directly, one skill at a time. Each session includes brief pre-work (a short podcast or article sent a week in advance) so we can start […]
Explore six distinct alternative grading frameworks—including specifications, standards-based, labor-based, and contract grading—designed to make course assessment more meaningful, equitable, and transparent. Over six one-hour meetings, we will discover how alternative grading models directly mitigate AI misuse while satisfying Title II compliance by focusing squarely on measurable learning outcomes. Supported by light pre-work and discipline-specific examples, […]
A hands-on, drop-in co-working space designed for faculty who want dedicated, protected time to work on their course design and digital accessibility updates. Whether you are currently participating in the semester-long Title II program or simply working independently, this space offers peer camaraderie and direct access to instructional design support. Attendance is flexible, attend as […]
Quiet, protected co-working time to make progress on your class prep. Need uninterrupted time to finish course prep, draft rubrics, or get through grading? Teaching Focus Hours offers a dedicated, distraction-free space to turn intention into finished work—right alongside your colleagues. This is a high-focus, low-distraction work session modeled after writing accountability groups. We spend […]
This 5-part series is for instructors who want dedicated work time to work with ChatGPT to build out aspects of their course. Each session is a structured working studio where faculty revise their own course materials and receive peer feedback. Teaching labs are Wednesdays from 12:00-1:30, if you are interested and cannot commit to the […]
WAC Wednesdays are a part of our Writing Across the Curriculum programs facilitated by Dr. Heather Falconer. Every writer benefits from receiving thoughtful, constructive feedback. Peer review on writing helps us see how well we are presenting our ideas to our audience, navigating genre conventions, and supporting our claims. As reviewers, it helps us practice […]
