ATL offers programs open to all instructors, as well as those geared towards particular groups of teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legend: AIN = All instructors; FTF = Full-time faculty; GTA = Graduate teaching assistants; PTF = Part-time faculty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strategies & Tools for Full-time Faculty<\/strong> (FTF) Date: Aug 14 – 17, 2023 Date: Aug 28 – 31, 2023 Strategies and Tools for Graduate TAs<\/strong> (GTA) Session one: Active Learning: Participants will practice high-impact teaching strategies to deepen learner understanding of course material. Session one: Embracing cultural wealth<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 12 Session one: Embracing cultural wealth<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 12 Session two: Feedback: Develop strategies for giving feedback that are efficient, supportive, and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: Sep 18 Session three: Student Engagement\/Study Cycle (Engaging and Assessing Gen Z): Participants will learn strategies to help their students learn how to study effectively and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: Sep 25 Session two: Embracing cultural wealth, part two<\/p>\n\n\n\n September 26 Session one: Inclusive Teaching as a Mindset<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: Sep 27 Date & Time: Meetings will be arranged based on faculty needs and preferences, with support offered during key times of the semester – 2nd or 3rd week, before midterms, before the semester ends, and a final meeting to celebrate successes and future teaching plans Online Pedagogy Competency Course (AIN)<\/strong> Date: Oct 2 – 30 Session four: Accommodation\/Universal Design: Participants will create learning pathways that are open and accessible to all learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: Oct. 2 _________________________________________________________________________ Session two: The Value of Structure and Designing Your Courses and Syllabus with an Inclusive Mindset<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: October 4 _____________________________________________________________________________ Date: October 6 _________________________________________________________________________ Session three: Crafting Space for International TAs, part 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 10 Session three: Launching Your Course<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: October 11 _________________________________________________________________________ Session five: Badge distribution\/High Tea<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: Oct. 16 Session four: Crafting Space for International TAs, part 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n October 24 Session four: Classroom Environment and Interactions<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: October 25 Inclusive Teaching Learning Community\/Book Club<\/strong> (FTF, PTF) Session five: Inclusive Practices Outside the Classroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: November 1 Have you ever wondered how IDEA calculates the scores? Or what those scores mean? Or how to use IDEA to enhance your teaching? This session is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: November 3 Session five: Learning by observing, part 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n November 7 Have you ever wondered how IDEA calculates the scores? Or what those scores mean? Or how to use IDEA to enhance your teaching? This session is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: November 8 Session six: Reflecting and Documenting Your Inclusive Practices<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wrap-Up and Next Steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: November 8 Date: November 10 Session six: Learning by observing, part 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n November 21 Tell Your Teaching Story: Telling Your Story<\/strong> (FTF) Date: December 1 _____________________________________________________________________________ Session seven: Finishing touches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n December 11
Strategies and Tools is for instructors who are new to URI and want to launch a successful \u2013 inclusive and effective \u2013 teaching career at URI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 9am-12:30pm
Location: Virtual
More information<\/a>
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Strategies & Tools for Part-Time Faculty<\/strong> (PTF)
Helps prepare new part-time faculty in their first or second semester at URI for a successful semester by building connections with colleagues, learning more about the URI community and resources, and establishing or further developing their teaching practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: Asynchronous & synchronous meetings
Location: Virtual & on-campus gatherings
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\nSeptember<\/h1>\n\n
Elevate your teaching skills and make a lasting impact in the classroom with this series of dynamic workshops crafted to empower your teaching journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Date: Sep 11
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a>
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International Graduate Teaching Assistant Community of Practice <\/strong>(GTA)
Strategies and tools empowers international grad TAs to become confident, skilled educators who can excel in their roles while fostering a sense of belonging within the academic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4-5pm
Tyler 225
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a>
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International Graduate Teaching Assistant Community of Practice <\/strong>(GTA)
Strategies and tools empowers international grad TAs to become confident, skilled educators who can excel in their roles while fostering a sense of belonging within the academic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4-5pm
Tyler 225
<\/a>Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a>
_________________________________________________________________________
Strategies and Tools for Graduate TAs<\/strong> (GTA)
Elevate your teaching skills and make a lasting impact in the classroom with this series of dynamic workshops crafted to empower your teaching journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a>
_________________________________________________________________________
Large Lecture HIT Seminar<\/strong> (FTF)
If you have ever thought, \u201cHow can I help students understand this material?\u201d, this High-impact Teaching (HIT) seminar is for you.
Session one: Building from your strengths
September 18
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Tyler Hall, Room 225
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a>
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Strategies and Tools for Graduate TAs<\/strong> (GTA)
Elevate your teaching skills and make a lasting impact in the classroom with this series of dynamic workshops crafted to empower your teaching journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a>
_________________________________________________________________________
International Graduate Teaching Assistant Community of Practice <\/strong>(GTA)
Strategies and tools empowers international grad TAs to become confident, skilled educators who can excel in their roles while fostering a sense of belonging within the academic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4-5pm
Tyler 225
<\/a>Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a>
_________________________________________________________________________
Inclusive Teaching Learning Community\/Book Club<\/strong> (FTF, PTF)
Explore inclusive and equitable teaching practices and consider ways to apply those strategies to their teaching practice, while developing collegial relationships along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: Hybrid
Registration is full
More information<\/a>
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Part-Time Faculty Community of Practice<\/strong> (PTF)
Designed for PTF teaching at URI for their 1st or 2nd semester, helps develop relationships with colleagues and further develop their teaching practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Location: Virtually or in-person, based on faculty schedules
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\nOctober<\/h1>\n\n
A 4-week, asynchronous online workshop designed to give you the background and knowledge of best-practices to enhance and hone your online teaching skills using the Brightspace platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: Asynchronous
Location: Virtual
Registration & More information<\/a>
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Large Lecture HIT Seminar<\/strong> (FTF)
If you have ever thought, \u201cHow can I help students understand this material?\u201d, this High-impact Teaching (HIT) seminar is for you.
Session two: Growth mindset and the impacts of disciplinary socialization on teaching.
October 2
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Tyler Hall, Room 225
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a>
_________________________________________________________________________
Strategies and Tools for Graduate TAs<\/strong> (GTA)
Elevate your teaching skills and make a lasting impact in the classroom with this series of dynamic workshops crafted to empower your teaching journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inclusive Teaching Learning Community\/Book Club<\/strong> (FTF, PTF)
Explore inclusive and equitable teaching practices and consider ways to apply those strategies to their teaching practice, while developing collegial relationships along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: Hybrid
Registration is full
More information<\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thinking through Your Assessments in the Age of Artificial Intelligence<\/strong> (AIN)
As you prepare for the midterms, effective assessment becomes even more critical as a tool to accurately measure student learning. This session is for you if you would like to explore the impacts of AI on your midterms, finals, projects, essays, or other types of assessments this semester. Please come with an assessment you would like to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 10am-11:30pm (OK to come late if you teach at 10)
Location: Virtual
Registration & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Graduate Teaching Assistant Community of Practice <\/strong>(GTA)
Strategies and tools empowers international grad TAs to become confident, skilled educators who can excel in their roles while fostering a sense of belonging within the academic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4-5pm
Tyler 225
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a>
_________________________________________________________________________
Inclusive Teaching Learning Community\/Book Club<\/strong> (FTF, PTF)
Explore inclusive and equitable teaching practices and consider ways to apply those strategies to their teaching practice, while developing collegial relationships along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: Hybrid
Registration is full
More information<\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strategies and Tools for Graduate TAs<\/strong> (GTA)
Elevate your teaching skills and make a lasting impact in the classroom with this series of dynamic workshops crafted to empower your teaching journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Tyler 225
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a>
_________________________________________________________________________
Large Lecture HIT Seminar<\/strong> (FTF)
If you have ever thought, \u201cHow can I help students understand this material?\u201d, this High-impact Teaching (HIT) seminar is for you.
Session three: Overview of Metacognition and how to teach Bloom’s taxonomy.
October 16
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Tyler Hall, Room 225
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a>
_________________________________________________________________________
International Graduate Teaching Assistant Community of Practice<\/strong> (GTA)
Strategies and tools empowers international grad TAs to become confident, skilled educators who can excel in their roles while fostering a sense of belonging within the academic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4-5pm
Tyler 225
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a>
_________________________________________________________________________
Inclusive Teaching Learning Community\/Book Club<\/strong> (FTF, PTF)
Explore inclusive and equitable teaching practices and consider ways to apply those strategies to their teaching practice, while developing collegial relationships along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: Hybrid
Registration is full
More information<\/a>
_________________________________________________________________________
Large Lecture HIT Seminar<\/strong> (FTF)
If you have ever thought, \u201cHow can I help students understand this material?\u201d, this High-impact Teaching (HIT) seminar is for you.
Session four: How to use the study cycle as a teaching tool.
October 30
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Tyler Hall, Room 225
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\nNovember<\/h1>\n\n
Explore inclusive and equitable teaching practices and consider ways to apply those strategies to their teaching practice, while developing collegial relationships along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: Hybrid
Registration is full
More information<\/a>
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Tell Your Teaching Story: IDEA – More than a number<\/strong> (AIN)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 10am-11am
Location: Virtual
Registration & More Information<\/a>
_________________________________________________________________________
International Graduate Teaching Assistant Community of Practice<\/strong> (GTA)
Strategies and tools empowers international grad TAs to become confident, skilled educators who can excel in their roles while fostering a sense of belonging within the academic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4-5pm
Tyler 225
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a>
___________________________________________________________________________
Tell Your Teaching Story: IDEA – More than a Number<\/strong> (AIN)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 11am-Noon
Location: Tyler 225
Registration & More Information<\/a>
_________________________________________________________________________
Inclusive Teaching Learning Community\/Book Club<\/strong> (FTF, PTF)
Explore inclusive and equitable teaching practices and consider ways to apply those strategies to their teaching practice, while developing collegial relationships along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: Hybrid
Registration is full
More information<\/a>
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Tell Your Teaching Story: Creating a Teaching Portfolio<\/strong> (FTF)
Participants in this hands-on session will explore how to use Interfolio 180 and other tools to create a portfolio that they can use to document their teaching effectiveness. The goal of this session is to help instructors create an efficient way to keep track of the artifacts they will use in their teaching statements for tenure and promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: Noon-1pm
Location: Virtual
Registration & More information<\/a>
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Large Lecture HIT Seminar<\/strong> (FTF)
If you have ever thought, \u201cHow can I help students understand this material?\u201d, this High-impact Teaching (HIT) seminar is for you.
Session five: Implementing transparency.
Week of November 13: Asynchronous work to accommodate Veterans’ Day
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Tyler Hall, Room 225
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a>
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International Graduate Teaching Assistant Community of Practice<\/strong> (GTA)
Strategies and tools empowers international grad TAs to become confident, skilled educators who can excel in their roles while fostering a sense of belonging within the academic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4-5pm
Tyler 225
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a>
_________________________________________________________________________
Large Lecture HIT Seminar<\/strong> (FTF)
If you have ever thought, \u201cHow can I help students understand this material?\u201d, this High-impact Teaching (HIT) seminar is for you.
Session six: Implementing strategies to help students develop a growth mindset.
November 27
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Tyler Hall, Room 225
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\nDecember<\/h1>\n\n
If you have ever had difficulty with writing your teaching statement, this session is for you. Participants will explore research-backed criteria for teaching effectiveness. Then they will practice connecting those criteria to their 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: Noon-1:30pm
Location: Virtual
Registration & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Large Lecture HIT Seminar<\/strong> (FTF)
If you have ever thought, \u201cHow can I help students understand this material?\u201d, this High-impact Teaching (HIT) seminar is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Tyler Hall, Room 225
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\nOngoing ATL Programming
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