The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching, inside and outside of academia. The GTA, which is open to […]
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 beyond multiple choice can be challenging at scale. However, for any size class it can improve the efficiency and quality of your grading for both paper (e.g. in […]
What does it really mean when students seem “disengaged”? In this workshop, we’ll look beyond assumptions to explore four key considerations—Capacity, Attention, Relevance, & Essentials—that shape how today’s learners show up for class. Participants will leave with deeper insight and practical ways to design learning experiences that honor students’ realities and foster genuine connection. Monday, […]
Updates to Title II of the American with Disabilities Act go into effect next spring. In this session we will provide guidance on digital accessibility of course materials and instructional spaces. We will also discuss what these changes mean for your course content, share how the UMS will support these changes, and explore the support […]
The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching, inside and outside of academia. The GTA, which is open to […]
The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching, inside and outside of academia. The GTA, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies, connecting with peers, and developing your own understandings about […]
The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching, inside and outside of academia. The GTA, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies, connecting with peers, and developing your own understandings about […]
Join us for an informal end of semester reflection on and discussion of the topics and trends that surfaced for you while teaching this semester. Take a breath, unwind and reflect. Space is limited so registration is required. (Please note that we are no longer accepting lunch orders for this event.) Wednesday, December 17th | […]
Generative AI is a part of students' academic lives. The challenge for instructors is not whether to “allow” AI - but rather how to design for student thinking, judgement and learning. This 5-part series is for instructors who want dedicated work time to build out aspects of their course. Each session is a structured working […]
The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop, draft, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an […]
The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop, draft, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an […]
Generative AI is a part of students' academic lives. The challenge for instructors is not whether to “allow” AI - but rather how to design for student thinking, judgement and learning. This 5-part series is for instructors who want dedicated work time to build out aspects of their course. Each session is a structured working […]
