Discussions can engage learners in deeper thinking, foster community, and promote student motivation. In this workshop, you will develop a toolbox to design classroom discussions and facilitate learning communities.
Effective and inclusive teaching
Teaching Inclusively From the First Day of Class
Research demonstrates that building a student’s sense of belongingness is key to their academic success. Set expectations — and make a great impression — starting on day one.
Facilitation Workshop
Develop a versatile toolbox as a classroom facilitator through hands-on experience with typical challenges.
Teaching Inclusively & Equitably from the First Day of Class
Research demonstrates that building a student’s sense of belongingness is key to their academic success. Set expectations — and make a great impression — starting on day one.
Inclusive Teaching Workshop
Examine a range of inclusive teaching approaches to use in the classroom and beyond, and practice what to say during “hot moments” or difficult discussions.
TA Chat: Keeping Students Interacting Asynchronously
Are students not interacting with each other as much or as deeply as they used to at the start of the semester? In this TA Chat, we’ll share tips and tricks that encourage meaningful interactions in asynchronous spaces such as discussion boards and other online collaborative platforms.
TA Chat: Maintaining Momentum in the Synchronous Classroom
Does your Zoom room feel empty and quiet? In this TA Chat, we’ll share strategies and activities to help re-energize your online classroom, whether you’re teaching in Zoom, Blackboard, or WebEx.
Teaching College Students on the Autism Spectrum
Learn strategies and approaches that benefit all students by applying universal design principles to support success for autistic students (note: please see event description for note on person-first language).
TA Teaching and Learning Hour
Weekly drop-in for any and all TA’s. We’ll prevent and resolve challenges, and share successes and tips. Today’s 10-Minute Tip: Successful Assignments and Fewer Emails with Questions Through Transparency. Please register at least one hour before the event starts.
TA Teaching and Learning Hour
Weekly drop-in for any and all TA’s. We’ll prevent and resolve challenges, and share successes and tips. Today’s 10-Minute Tip: Polls and Annotations in Remote Teaching. Please register at least one hour before the event starts.