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Teaching is both an art and a journey that evolves with every semester and student interaction. Whether you’re stepping into your first classroom or have decades of experience, this collection of programming and resources is designed to support you at every stage of your teaching career. Our tools and materials help you discover and refine your unique teaching voice, build authentic connections with your students, and create learning environments where both you and your students can thrive. Because when instructors feel empowered to bring their whole selves to the classroom, transformative learning happens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Quick Links<\/h1>\nGetting Started<\/a>\n\nContinuing Your Journey<\/a>\n\nFinding Your Voice<\/a>\n\nProgramming for Full-Time Faculty<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Getting Started<\/h1>\n\n\n

New Faculty Teaching Pathway<\/h2>

The first journey in your Passport to Success is the New Faculty Pathway.\n\nBecoming acquainted with a new role is an ongoing process. Rather than having a one-day, do-it-all orientation, ATL will walk with you over the course of your first year with just-in-time information to help you be successful.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Syllabus Design<\/h2>

A syllabus is likely the first point of connection between faculty and students around a course. Through the pages here, we will reflect on the purpose and message for various parts of a syllabus. There are also some alternative approaches to syllabi to explore.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Continuing Your Teaching Journey<\/h1>\n\n\n

Difficult Dialogues<\/h2>

The purpose of these guides is to provide instructors with concrete strategies that they can use to orient their class towards meeting learning outcomes through difficult discussions rather than to allow them to disrupt learning.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Fun-sized Faculty Development<\/h2>

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.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Teaching With ChatGPT & Other AI<\/h2>

This curated resource collection introduces Generative AI and its uses in education, with an option for deeper exploration. Open AI\u2019s ChatGPT is only one of many AI-powered tools in use across dozens of sectors. While AI has great potential, human expertise, critical thinking, and social connection remain vital.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

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

We support faculty efforts to engage in scholarship of teaching and learning at URI. Find some guides and resources here.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Faculty Vitality & Well-being<\/h2>

There is always a lot going on in higher education. But there\u2019s A LOT MORE going on in the current moment. As you are navigating the uncertainty and trying to teach, manage any research, and work with students and colleagues, here\u2019s a little help from your ATL friends.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Finding Your Voice<\/h1>\n\n\n

Become a Faculty Leader<\/h2>

The faculty leader program gives members the opportunity to serve in a leadership role, working collaboratively with ATL staff, to both advance their professional development and support the advancement of faculty and graduate student instructors across the university.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

IDEA: More than just a number<\/h2>

This self-paced Brightspace training will take you through four interactive modules highlighting the purpose of the IDEA Survey and how to effectively choose questions and interpret results.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Teaching Effectiveness at URI<\/h2>

The primary purpose of this page is to provide guidance to URI instructors seeking to translate their experiences teaching in the classroom into evidence of effective teaching for their portfolios and tenure and promotion packets.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Writing Across URI<\/h2>

The focus of Writing Across URI is to offer retreats, forge strategic partnerships, provide personalized consultations, and facilitate collaborative writing groups that bring together faculty and grad students from every discipline.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ATL Full Time Faculty Programming <\/h1>\n\n\n

AI Teaching Circles<\/h2>

Have you been looking for a way to start using AI but don\u2019t know where to begin? This spring, ATL is organizing AI teaching circles.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Book Club – The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy<\/h2>

Academic life can be frenetic and sometimes overwhelming. Could slowing down help us 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). <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Cultivating Vitality Through Intentional Rest<\/h2>

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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Fun-sized Faculty Development<\/h2>

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.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Grading for Growth Book Club<\/h2>

Have you ever wished grading could be different?\nJoin the grading for growth book club!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Innovative Grading Community of Practice<\/h2>

All are welcome to join the Innovative Grading Community of Practice. We have monthly meetings and a listserv to share ideas. This is for any URI instructor currently engaged in or considering innovative\/alternative grading in your courses.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Large Lecture HIT: Motivated to Learn<\/h2>

Have you been facing the pressure to teach larger and larger classes? While your class size is increasing, are you also struggling to motivate students to attend, turn in assignments, or engage in deep learning? If so, this seminar is for you. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Setting Boundaries by Defining your Scope of Practice<\/h2>

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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Winter Writing Retreat<\/h2>

Writing Across URI (now housed in ATL) invites all writers to join our Winter Writing Retreats. Keep the momentum going on your academic article, grant proposal, or creative project! There\u2019s no formal program: just bring your laptop and other materials, plus your own lunch\/snacks. We will provide coffee and tea!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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