Have you heard the term “SoTL” but aren't quite sure what it means? Have you been thinking intentionally about your teaching, collecting data, trying new approaches and wondering how to share what you are learning with others? This informal discussion welcomes seasoned SoTL practitioners, those new to the practice, and anyone curious about developing SoTL […]
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 […]
Book that we will be reading is Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto by Kevin Gannon, historian and educational developer. Elevate your teaching skills, expand your understanding of teaching in higher education and connect with other interested graduate students. Open to any and all graduate students – no teaching experience is required. The book will be provided to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
