{"id":18234,"date":"2024-10-22T14:49:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T18:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/?page_id=18234"},"modified":"2025-12-15T14:06:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T19:06:37","slug":"instructor-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/instructor-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Instructor Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Curated Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Explore a comprehensive collection of resources designed to enhance teaching effectiveness, streamline course development, and support faculty enrichment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alternative Assessments<\/h2>

Across courses of varying formats, class sizes, and disciplines, there are numerous reasonable alternatives to traditional assessments such as paper-based or multiple-choice exams.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Course Design<\/h2>

Unlock the secrets to effective course design with these essential strategies for creating engaging and impactful learning experiences tailored to your students’ needs.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Brightspace (LMS) Self-Paced Training Course<\/h2>

Gain basic Brightspace competencies to begin teaching in online and blended formats.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Designing Assignments<\/h2>

Ensure your learning outcomes align perfectly with your assignments for maximum impact.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Classroom Observation<\/h2>

Use this peer observation framework to transform your teaching through collaborative insight and structured feedback.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Difficult Dialogues <\/h2>

Concrete strategies that instructors can use to orient their class towards meeting learning outcomes through difficult discussions rather than to allow them to disrupt learning.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Establishing a Welcoming Environment<\/h2>

Create an inviting atmosphere for your students with essential tips and strategies to establish a welcoming environment, both in-person and online.

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IDEA & Reflective Teaching Practices<\/h2>

Realize your teaching potential with these Reflective Practice resources, designed to enhance self-assessment, incorporate student feedback, and foster continuous improvement in your educational approach.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Faculty Vitality & Well-being<\/h2>

Working in higher education can be overwhelming, especially in the current moment. ATL offers these resources to support you as you work with students and colleagues.

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Grading for Equitable Learning<\/h2>

Discover innovative grading strategies that foster equity, reduce anxiety, and enhance learning.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Part-Time Faculty Support<\/h2>

The ATL supports part-time faculty across the University of Rhode Island by hosting programs that connect part-time faculty to campus resources and teaching tools and strategies to help them be successful at URI.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)<\/h2>

Learn about available resources and programs to facilitate the planning, execution, and publication of your research on teaching and learning.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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The Syllabus and Course Guidelines<\/h2>

Access templates and other resources to help you get started developing a syllabus and guidelines for your course.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Teaching Fundamentals<\/h2>

Access a collection of resources, perspectives, strategies and techniques around teaching topics.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Teaching Online<\/h2>

Our comprehensive resources guide instructors in creating engaging, inclusive, and effective online courses that foster a vibrant learning community.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Technology, Teaching & AI<\/h2>

Discover cutting-edge resources and expert insights on integrating ChatGPT and other AI tools to revolutionize your teaching methods<\/span>.

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Teaching Effectiveness<\/h2>

Learn how to translate your experiences teaching in the classroom into evidence of effective teaching for portfolios, tenure, promotion packets, and more. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)<\/h2>

Access NCFDD\u2019s broad range of online virtual programs and resources and unlock your free institutional membership.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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New Faculty Resources from the Office of the Provost<\/h2>

Ensure a successful start to your academic career with these essential resources for new faculty.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Request a Consultation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Submit this form to request a meeting with a member of the ATL team.<\/p>\n\n\nRequest a Consultation<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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