Assessing Learning with Creative Assignments Fri, Feb 12   |   10:00-11:15 am, Zoom   |   Facilitator: Rachel Rupprecht Tired of the traditional essay and exam? Why not change things up a bit? We will introduce and explain a variety of creative assignments which can be adapted to various course contexts to facilitate memorable learning experiences and meaningful […]

Front-Page February #6: Posters & Gallery Walk

Front-Page February #5: Pausing in Lecture

Front-Page February #4: Partial Outlines

Front-Page February #3: Turn-and-Talk

Front-Page February #2: Small Group Discussion

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]