ATL offers programs open to all instructors, as well as those geared towards particular groups of teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legend: ALL = All instructors; FTF = Full-time faculty; GTA = Graduate teaching assistants; PTF = Part-time faculty; New Faculty Teaching Pathway = NF<\/p>\n\n\nbrowse programs by month<\/a>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n IDEA: More Than Just a Number, Self-Paced Course<\/strong> (ALL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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>\n\n\n\n Registration <\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n Active Learning Strategies that Support Inclusivity<\/strong> (ALL) Dates: September 30 & October 3 AI and Assignment Design<\/strong> (ALL) Dates: November 13th _______________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n AI at URI<\/strong> (ALL) Dates: September 18th __________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Experienced Part-time Faculty Panel Discussion <\/strong> <\/strong>(PTF) Dates: September 26th & October 6th ___________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Graduate Student Learning Community <\/strong> (GTA) Dates: Sept. 15, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, & Dec. 8 Gathering Feedback for Mid-Course Corrections<\/strong> (ALL)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t wait for IDEA feedback to get a pulse on your students\u2019 experiences and learning! This session will cover approaches to gathering mid-semester feedback, a valuable intervention tool for clarifying your teaching goals and re-aligning with students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dates: September 25th & September 26th __________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Part-time Faculty Community of Practice <\/strong>(PTF) Session Dates\/Topics: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dates: 9\/16, 10\/21, 11\/18, & 12\/16 ___________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strategies For a Great First Day of Class<\/strong> (ALL) Dates: August 25th & August 26th __________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using AI to support your academic values<\/strong> (ALL) Date: October 23rd New Programs Coming Soon<\/strong>! (ALL)<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n Rhody Scholars Information Session <\/strong>(ALL) Date: TBD _______________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rhody Scholars Program<\/strong> (ALL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Join the Rhody Scholars and get support to take a SoTL project from initial idea to finished project. This 1-yr program will provide funding, one-on-one consultation, and group workshopping to support you in finally exploring that teaching innovation or idea you\u2019ve been wanting to examine. Full details are available below and the application is open now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Application Deadline: TBD _______________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n SoTL Reading Club, Session#1: SoTL in Health Sciences<\/strong> (ALL) Date: September 22nd Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n _______________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n SoTL Reading Club, Session #2: SoTL in Fine Arts<\/strong> (ALL) Date: October 6th Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n _______________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n SoTL Reading Club, Session #3: SoTL in Professional Studies <\/strong>(ALL) Date: December 8th Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n Strategies & Tools for New Full-Time Faculty<\/strong> (NF) Dates: August 12 \u2013 August 14 Faculty Tools to Support Students<\/strong> (NF) Dates: September 22nd & September 23rd ___________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n More than a Number: Making the Most of Student Feedback<\/strong> (NF) Dates: October 14th and October 20th __________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finishing the Semester Strong<\/strong> (NF) Dates: November 17th and November 18th ____________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Assessing Learning <\/strong>\u00a0(NF) Dates: December 15th and December 16th ____________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell Your Teaching Story <\/strong> (NF) Dates: January 8th and January 13th Fall Writing Retreats<\/strong> (ALL) 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<\/a>). The Coastal Institute is Building #6 on the map (you can park in the lot shaded in blue directly in front of the building).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. Check out this webpage<\/a> for more information about Writing Across URI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dates: September 19th & October 17th ________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Writing Across URI Listening Sessions <\/strong>(ALL) Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n
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Time: Asynchronous
Location: Brightspace<\/p>\n\n\n\nClassroom Instruction<\/h1>\n\n
What exactly is \u201cactive learning\u201d? How can you leverage these strategies to create a more engaging and inclusive classroom experience? Come find out! In this 1-hour workshop, we\u2019ll explore the active learning continuum and discuss strategies to promote student participation while fostering a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 9\/30 from 3:30pm \u2013 4:30pm; 10\/3 from 10:00am \u2013 11:00am
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a>
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In this workshop, we will explore integrating AI into an assignment and communicating the propoer use of AI to students in a transparent way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 9:00am \u2013 10:00am
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn the tools available at URI. Learn what they do. Learn how to access them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 9:00am \u2013 10:00am
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curious to learn from your PT faculty peers? Join us virtually for a panel discussion with experienced PT faculty who will share tips for successfully teaching at URI. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask your own questions during a Q&A. Repeat participants are welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 9\/26 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm & 10\/6 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are you a Grad student teaching assistant who is looking to deepen your inclusive and effective teaching practice in a community of motivated graduate student instructors? This fall, we will be forming a learning community for graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) at URI. We have four scheduled meetings (on campus, in person) for GTAs to come together and explore their teaching practice. Our community is limited to 15 participants, to facilitate thoughtful conversation and relationship building. For each meeting, there will be about an hour of work to do after each session to practice implementing what we discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: Noon
Location: In-Person, Location TBD
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a>
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Time: 9\/25 from 9:30am \u2013 10:30am; 9\/26 10:00am \u2013 11:00am
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Designed for all Part-time Faculty teaching at URI, this four-session Community of Practice will help faculty develop relationships with colleagues, explore teaching successes and challenges, and further establish their teaching practice. Repeat participants are welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Time: 3:30pm \u2013 4:30pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 8\/25 10:00am \u2013 11:00am; 8\/26 3:30pm \u2013 4:30pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a>
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Strategies and Tools for Graduate Teaching Assistants<\/strong> (GTA)
Are you ready to elevate your teaching skills and make a lasting impact in the classroom? Join us for a series of dynamic workshops crafted to empower your teaching journey. Attend at least 3 out of the 4 workshops and earn an esteemed certificate\/badge recognizing your commitment to professional development.
Dates: Sept. 17, Oct. 1, Oct. 15, Oct. 29, Nov. 26, & Dec. 10
Time: 9:00 am \u2013 10:00 am
Location: Tyler Hall, 225 or Virtually
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this workshop, we will explore a method for adopting AI in support academic values such as critical thinking and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 9:00am \u2013 10:00am
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\nOnline & Hybrid Teaching<\/h1>\n\n
Scholarly Teaching <\/h1>\n\n
<\/strong>Learn more about this opportunity to take a SoTL idea from start to finish! Rhody Scholars is a 1-year program that provides funding, one-on-one consultation, and group workshopping to support you in exploring a teaching idea or question that’s been nagging you! This information session will talk you through the program and application requirements, just in time for you to submit before the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: TBD
Location: Zoom
Registration Information Coming Soon! & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keeping up with the latest research in teaching and learning doesn\u2019t have to be onerous! Join this monthly meeting to explore some of the newest scholarship in SoTL and connect with your colleagues as you consider possible applications to your own teaching context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keeping up with the latest research in teaching and learning doesn\u2019t have to be onerous! Join this monthly meeting to explore some of the newest scholarship in SoTL and connect with your colleagues as you consider possible applications to your own teaching context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 10:00am – 11:00pm
Location: Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keeping up with the latest research in teaching and learning doesn\u2019t have to be onerous! Join this monthly meeting to explore some of the newest scholarship in SoTL and connect with your colleagues as you consider possible applications to your own teaching context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\nNew Faculty Teaching Pathway<\/h1>\n\n
Strategies and Tools is designed for new faculty at URI who seek to implement teaching practices that promote equity, diversity, and inclusive learning environments. This program will explore methods for aligning assignments with course learning outcomes and strategies to help students develop the skills necessary for academic success. The program also provides an introduction to key university offices and personnel who offer support for teaching excellence and professional growth at URI. We know that orienting to teaching at a new institution is more than a 3-day process. This program is therefore the first step and a required component for completion of URI\u2019s year-long New Faculty Teaching Pathway. Additional details, including learning outcomes and schedule can be found here: Strategies & Tools 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This workshop provides an introduction to teaching strategies that foster student success, equity, diversity, and inclusion while familiarizing faculty with digital teaching tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm Daily
Location: Zoom & Brightspace
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a>
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A conversation about URI software and tools for instructor and student success (Starfish, eCampus, Maxient).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 9\/22 from 3:30pm \u2013 4:30pm; 9\/23 from 9:30am \u2013 10:30am
Location: 9\/22 Zoom; 9\/23 In-Person, Tyler Hall 225
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This session provides guidance to help instructors utilize IDEA and mid-semester feedback for their learning and professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 10\/14 from 9:30am \u2013 10:30am; 10\/20 from 3:30pm \u2013 4:30pm
Location: October 14: In-Person, Tyler Hall 225; October 20th: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A conversation to support \u201clanding the plane\u201d of your 1st semester in a positive manner and with success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 11\/17 from 3:30pm \u2013 4:40pm; 11\/18 from 9:30am \u2013 10:30am
Location: November 17: Zoom; November 18th: In-Person, Tyler Hall 225
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This conversation will focus on better understanding how your course fits into your program\u2019s overall curriculum, as well as general education mapping. We\u2019ll also review some general assessment processes, which can help you think about upcoming spring courses and changes you may want to consider. To best prepare for the session, we\u2019ll need you to confirm attendance when we send out a calendar reminder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 12\/15 from 3:30pm – 4:30pm; 12\/16 from 9:30am – 10:30am
Location: December 15: Zoom; December 16th: In-Person, Tyler Hall 225
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Explore research-backed criteria for teaching effectiveness and then practice connecting those criteria to your teaching. Participants will leave with a heuristic they can use to overcome writer\u2019s block when it comes time to write their teaching statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 1\/8\/26 from 9:30am – 10:30am; 1\/13\/26 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\nWriting Across URI<\/h1>\n\n
Writing Across URI (now housed in ATL) invites all writers to join our Fall 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! The retreats will be on Friday, September 19 and Friday, October 17 from 9 AM \u2013 3 PM. Come to one or both and join for an hour or stay all day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 9:00am \u2013 3:00pm
Location: In-Person, Large Conference Room of the Coastal Institute (Bay Campus)
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This fall, ATL wants to hear from you about what you\u2019d like to see through Writing Across URI. What programs would be helpful to support your writing practice? What kinds of resources have you found beneficial? Listening Sessions will be offered multiple times over the fall semester, both in-person and virtually. Join a Listening Session to share your thoughts and preferences. We\u2019ll incorporate a consensus into future programming and resource development.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDates\/Time\/Location: <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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