SoTL

The ATL SoTL Lab (ALL)
The ATL SoTL Lab seeks student co-researchers interested in learning more about SoTL and Student-Faculty Partnerships this Spring 2026. We will spend the spring semester conducting a scoping review of the reflective writing that has been published in the International Journal for Students as Partners in preparation for an article in honor of the journal’s 10 year anniversary. This is an excellent opportunity for students new to SoTL to learn more about the field, participate in an authentic research and co-writing experience, and have the opportunity to add a publication (and possible presentation) to their growing CVs.

Application Deadline: Friday, January 30th
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
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SoTL Community of Practice (ALL)
The SoTL Community of Practice is for any instructor–full-time, part-time, or graduate!–to come together to share ideas for and/or current projects in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Collectively, we will share resources, troubleshoot challenges, and provide mutual support and accountability for folks who are interested in exploring or currently embarking on SoTL research.

Date: Meets every other week on Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 27th. The last meeting will be on April 21st.
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Location: In-person, Tyler Hall Rm. 225
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Blended Teaching

Blended Learning courses include a combination of face-to-face and online instruction or learning. The key element to focus on when developing a blended course is the complementary and integrated combination of these two learning environments. On this page we will provide some basic information on best practices for blended course design and resources to assist you with a deeper look into some specific aspects of blended teaching and learning.

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Blended Teaching Toolkit (ALL)
In this workshop we will explore strategies to seamlessly integrate face-to-face and online instruction, while enhancing student engagement and assessment in blended learning environments

Dates: February 10th & February 11th 
Time: 11:00am – Noon
Location: February 10 on Zoom; February 11 in Tyler Hall 225
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Help me! I’m Teaching in a New Modality Next Fall (ALL)
In this workshop we will explore URI’s options for teaching modalities, including best practices and strategies to enhance student engagement.

Date: April 8th and April 9th (choose 1)
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: 4/8 In-Person, Tyler Hall Rm. 225; 4/9 via Zoom
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Teaching with AI

AI Teaching Circles (ALL)
Join an AI teaching circle this spring if you are interested in exploring ways to use AI in your classroom. Fill out the registration form and ATL will match you with one to two colleagues and together you can navigate the ever-changing AI landscape. Past teaching circle participants explored the ethical integration of AI in assignments and teaching students disciplinary uses of AI while others experimented with available tools. It can be difficult to find the time to keep up with AI. A teaching circle is a great way to be efficient with your time while also connecting with colleagues. Deadline to apply: January 20th at 5:00pm

Optional Meeting Dates: Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, & Apr. 24
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Zoom
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Faculty Vitality & Well-being

Book Club – The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy (ALL)
Academic life can be frenetic and sometimes overwhelming. Could slowing down help us better connect with our professional purpose? Join us for a 4-session book discussion on The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy (Berg & Seeber, 2016). This short book explores how embracing principles of the “slow” movement can create a more reflective, balanced, and meaningful academic environment. The authors also present ways of alleviating stress while improving teaching, research, and collegiality. Connect with fellow instructors and share ideas for slowing down in a fast-paced academic world.

Logistics:
-Books will be provided for each participant.
-To help us slow down and connect with colleagues, we will meet in-person in Tyler Hall 225.
-Session times & dates are from 11:00am – 12:00pm on Thursdays, Jan. 29, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, March 12.
-While participation in all four sessions is preferred, we understand you may need to miss a session.

Dates: Jan. 29, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, & March 12.
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: In-Person, Tyler Hall, 225
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Well-being/Vitality Workshop: Setting Boundaries by Defining your Scope of Practice (ALL)
Are your work boundaries fuzzy? Clarifying your scope of practice as an educator may help. A scope of practice focuses on (re)defining your role qualifications and responsibilities. Join us for this virtual workshop so you can be better positioned to support students while preserving your own well-being.

Dates: February 2nd and February 3rd
Time: 2/2 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm & 2/3 from 11:00am – Noon
Location: Zoom
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Well-being/Vitality Workshop: Cultivating Vitality Through Intentional Rest (ALL)
Feeling exhausted, more cynical, or less effective in your work? Burnout may be knocking at your door. Come learn about preventing (or managing) burnout by recognizing the signs and deepening your understanding of the importance of rest. Leave with a personalized plan for intentional rest and improved well-being.

Dates: March 3rd and March 4th
Time: 3/3 from 11:00am – 12:00pm & 3/4 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Zoom
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New Faculty Teaching Pathway

Tell Your Teaching Story  (NF)
This workshop is designed to help new instructors intentionally think about their teaching practice and how it can be used to evidence their effectiveness in the classroom. Participants will explore research-backed criteria for teaching effectiveness and then practice connecting those criteria to their teaching. 

Dates: January 8th and January 13th
Time: 1/8/26 from 9:30am – 10:30am; 1/13/26 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Zoom
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Classroom Observation Orientation Meeting  (NF)
This meeting is in preparation for Peer observations as part of the new faculty pathway program.

Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Zoom
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Peer Observation 

Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Zoom

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Debrief Conversation Re: IEC & Peer Observation

Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Zoom

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Innovative Education Conference (ALL)
ATL is looking forward to hosting its third annual Innovative Education Conference on April 1, 2026. This year’s theme, Flourishing Together: Teaching & Learning in Higher Education Today, brings educators, scholars, and practitioners from around the world to share ideas, explore innovations, and build connections.

Date: April 1st 
Time: 9:00am – 4:15pm
Location: Virtual 
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Using UDL  (NF)
Using Universal Design to adopt a +1 approach to course improvement. This workshop is designed to help new instructors think intentionally about accessibility and how they can foster an inclusive learning environment in all of their courses.

Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
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Writing Across URI

Winter Writing Retreat (ALL)
Writing Across URI (now housed in ATL) invites all writers to join our Winter Writing Retreat. Keep the momentum going on your academic article, grant proposal, or creative project! There’s no formal program: just bring your laptop and other materials, plus your own lunch/snacks. We will provide coffee and tea! The retreat will be on Friday, February 27th from 9 AM – 3 PM. Feel free to join us for an hour or stay all day!

The retreats will be held in the Large Conference Room of the Coastal Institute overlooking Narragansett Bay (for directions and a map to the Bay Campus). The Coastal Institute is Building #6 on the map (you can park in the lot shaded in blue directly in front of the building).

All are welcome! You will simply be asked, in confidence, to check in with a brief statement of your writing goal and to check out with a brief statement of what you accomplished.

Please let us know if you will be joining us by registering HERE.

Any questions? Reach out to us at teach@uri.edu.

Date: February 27th 
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: In-Person, Large Conference Room of the Coastal Institute (Bay Campus)
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