Fun-sized faculty development: Are you looking for a quick hit of professional development this semester? ATL has a series of short sessions that are packed with tips you can use in the classroom right away. These sessions are perfect for those who are feeling time-crunched. Descriptions are below for each session. All sessions are via Zoom.
Strategies For a Great First Day of Class: August 25 & 26
At this session we will discuss strategies for having a great first day of class. This session is for those who teach classes of all sizes. If you are looking for ideas on something to do besides going over the syllabus, this session is for you.
Gathering Feedback for Mid-Course Corrections: September 25 & 26
Don’t wait for IDEA feedback to get a pulse on your students’ experiences and learning! This session will cover approaches to gathering midsemester feedback, a valuable intervention tool for clarifying your teaching goals and re-aligning with students.
Active Learning Strategies that Support Inclusivity: September 30 & October 3
What exactly is “active learning”? How can you leverage these strategies to create a more engaging and inclusive classroom experience? Come find out! In this workshop, we’ll explore the active learning continuum and discuss strategies to promote student participation while fostering a sense of belonging.
AI at URI: September 18
Learn the tools available at URI. Learn what they do. Learn how to access them.
Using AI to Support your Academic Values: October 23
In this workshop, we will explore a method for adopting AI in support academic values such as critical thinking and creativity.
AI and Assignment Design: November 13
In this workshop, we will explore integrating AI into an assignment and communicating the propoer use of AI to students in a transparent way.
Meeting Details
| Workshop Title | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategies for a Great First Day of Class | August 25 | 10:00am – 11:00am | Zoom |
| Strategies for a Great First Day of Class | August 26 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Zoom |
| Gathering Feedback for Mid-Course Corrections | September 25 | 9:30am – 10:30am | Zoom |
| Gathering Feedback for Mid-Course Corrections | September 26 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Zoom |
| Active Learning Strategies that Support Inclusivity | September 30 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Zoom |
| Active Learning Strategies that Support Inclusivity | October 3 | 10:00am – 11:00am | Zoom |
| AI at URI | September 18 | 9:00am – 10:00am | Zoom |
| Using AI to Support your Academic Values | October 23 | 9:00am – 10:00am | Zoom |
| AI and Assignment Design | November 13 | 9:00am – 10:00am | Zoom |
To Register…
Visit our registration page to sign up for these workshops
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Questions
Contact Dr. Todd Dresser, Associate Director of Faculty Professional Development in the ATL, at teach@uri.edu.