Free Virtual Professional Development

Registration is now open for three virtual faculty development Foci series sponsored by Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas, Austin, with support from Strong Start to Finish. Each is open to all disciplines (including Series 2, which has a default math/STEM focus). Registration is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. Each faculty cadre […]

3 CETL Workshops Next Week

Teaching Students in Distress Tues, Feb 2   |   12:30-1:45 pm, Zoom   |   Facilitators: Angie Wheelus & Josie Baudier With such a tumultuous last year, many students are trying to work through stressful and emotional situations while still attending school. Join us to learn more about stress and the real-time situations relevant to our students. We […]

Would you like to be a better online teacher?

Online Teaching: Design & Delivery Mon, Feb 1 – Fri, Feb 12   |   Asynchronous, D2L   |   Facilitator: Josie Baudier This two-week mostly asynchronous workshop course explores the research and practices for online course design and course delivery. The workshop is delivered using D2L, the authentic environment, and models best practices in design and delivery for […]

CETL: “Rather Than” series begins tomorrow!

Teach Students (rather than content) Thurs, Jan 21   |   11:00 am-12:15 pm, Zoom   |   Facilitator: Rachel Rupprecht This is the first in CETL’s new three-part “Rather Than” workshop series, in which we hone in on important yet challenging aspects of teaching. This time, we consider how to make our courses—especially those we have taught many […]

Are your students not doing your assigned readings?

Are your students not doing your assigned readings? Perusall is a social annotation tool which integrates discussion within the text or video and fosters close reading and student engagement! CETL is excited to invite you to join its brand-new Perusall Faculty Learning Community (FLC). Designed to be informative but low-stress, this FLC will meet once […]

Quick Help with D2L & Zoom / USG Motivating Learners Course

Drop-in Session: D2L & Zoom Start the semester off right by getting quick answers to all your D2L & Zoom questions! Stop by one of CETL’s three Drop-In Sessions this week: Mon, Jan 11: 3:00-5:00 (Josie) Wed, Jan 13: 2:00-4:00 (Josie) Thurs, Jan 14: 1:30-3:30 (Rachel) USG “Motivating Learners: Starting Strong” Course Mon, Jan 25 […]

Interested in Applying for an ALG Grant?

Affordable Learning Georgia (ALG) has announced that applications for the next round of Affordable Materials Grants are due by March 1st, 2021.  An informational meeting for anyone interested in applying for a grant will be held on January 11, 2021 at 2:00pm Eastern. This meeting will be recorded: Meeting Link (no registration required) Dial-In: +1 478-219-4222, […]

Are your students not doing your assigned readings?

Are your students not doing your assigned readings? Perusall is a social annotation tool which integrates discussion within the text or video and fosters close reading and student engagement! CETL is excited to invite you to join its brand-new Perusall Faculty Learning Community (FLC). Designed to be informative but low-stress, this FLC will meet once […]

Upcoming CETL Workshops

Effective Use of Zoom Breakout Rooms Tues, Jan 12   |   9:30-10:45 am, Zoom   |   Facilitator: Rachel Rupprecht Join us for an interactive exploration of pedagogical best practices for Zoom breakout rooms. In this workshop you will learn how to create and manage Zoom breakout rooms, try out possible group activities, and plan how to use […]

Are your students not doing your assigned readings?

Are your students not doing your assigned readings? Perusall is a social annotation tool which integrates discussion within the text or video and fosters close reading and student engagement! CETL is excited to invite you to join its brand-new Perusall Faculty Learning Community (FLC). Designed to be informative but low-stress, this FLC will meet once […]