Join University Online Education Services for a hands-on session on integrating universal design into formative assessments. This workshop will guide instructors in setting both instructor- and learner-centered assessment goals, using universal design principles to create inclusive, effective assessments. Through examples and collaborative brainstorming, participants will leave with actionable ideas to transform their assessment practices and … Read More

Has it been difficult to lead or engage in conversations with students? Join The Student Success Committee for a series of interactive activities focused on difficult conversations and perspective-taking. Each presenter will provide faculty and staff with strategies to navigate conversations that support student voices so they feel empowered to speak comfortably when viewpoints do … Read More

In this collaborative webinar, hosted by Counseling and Psychological Services, the Office of the Dean of Students, and the SAS Office of Undergraduate Education, participants will explore the vital impact of mental health on students' academic journeys. A panel of 4-5 undergraduate students will share personal insights on managing mental health in a university setting. … Read More

Does generative AI help or hinder learning? Is the answer more complicated? During this interactive session, we will explore early research surrounding generative artificial intelligence and what it suggests about designing learning experiences that support student learning in the current GenAI landscape. We'll also have a special guest presentation by a faculty member who will … Read More

Generative AI Exploration sessions are interactive experiences supporting instructors in developing an understanding of various GenAI technologies and their implications in teaching and beyond.  During this session, we will explore Google’s experimental model LearnLM. Google indicates that: “LearnLM is our new family of models fine-tuned for learning and grounded in educational research to make teaching … Read More

Peer review of teaching is an important part of the advancement, reappointment, and promotion process for instructors of all ranks.This workshop is primarily designed to prepare reviewers tasked with conducting peer review of teaching, but instructors preparing to be observed may also find this session helpful. We will introduce the Critical Teaching Behaviors Framework and … Read More

This workshop will explore the Guidelines for Effective Teaching, which adopts a framework showing what effective teaching looks like and encourages faculty to present evidence that shows their strengths across all aspects of teaching. As part of this session, participants evaluate samples of evidence and brainstorm what sources of evidence they can muster to build their … Read More

The Design Justice Lab is hosting an in-person workshop featuring subject experts making short presentations on generative AI and the rise of chatbots, from big picture topics to strategies for teaching, assessment, and precluding student learning loss. To register, email jl2509@scarletmail.rutgers.edu by 1/29.

The Full DIG (Data Integrity Gateway) training session is recommended for department administrators who are newly responsible for validating instructor details for SIRS. This session covers navigating Blue, how to validate instructor details in DIG, and how to make changes during the survey preparation period. This training is not relevant to people who only view SIRS … Read More