In this workshop, you will explore the concept of scaffolding in assignment design. Explore the possibilities of GenAI to scaffold existing assignments, emphasizing the thinking process over a single final answer (product). The benefit of process-oriented assignments is that they foster students’ critical thinking and support the use of AI as a learning partner rather … Read More
Facilitators: Amina Khan, Instructional Designer, UOES This workshop, facilitated by University Online Education Services, is designed to explore how to design courses and materials that are accessible to all students. We will cover the basics of online accessibility, focusing on best practices for creating accessible course materials such as text documents (Word/PDF), images, and videos with captions. … Read More
Regardless of your research topic, finding effective ways to share your work is essential. This interactive workshop will introduce practical strategies and easy-to-use tools to help you promote your research across multiple platforms. Learn how to create engaging content tailored for websites and popular social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and … Read More
Facilitators: Jamie Kim, Clara Civiero If you are teaching a class as a TA, you will be required to craft your own syllabus as well as plan your course schedule. … Read More
Join us for an interactive session designed specifically for instructors teaching during the upcoming Winter Session. Together, we’ll explore effective strategies and recommended practices for teaching accelerated asynchronous online courses to help you make the most of your time and your students’ learning experience. We invite you to share any topics or questions you'd like … Read More
To support your syllabus preparations for the upcoming semester, we are excited to share a new resource with you, the Syllabus Resource Library! Co-created with a cohort of thoughtful students who served as student pedagogical partner fellows at TIIP in Fall 2025, this resource includes frameworks to design effective student-centered syllabi that can serve as … Read More
Are you an instructor who works with a graduate teaching assistant (or a team of TAs)? Then join us! In this interactive session, you will learn about how to create a productive, collaborative relationship with your TAs by discussing practical strategies for clear communication, defined roles and expectations, and intentional mentorship and guidance. Using a … Read More
Facilitators: Omar Samkough, Instructional Technologist Natalia Kouraeva, Senior Instructional Designer This workshop will provide an overview of the primary accessibility tools available in the Rutgers instance of Canvas - TidyUp and Ally Accessibility … Read More
Facilitator: Gill Woody This workshop is designed to help develop effective communication strategies with faculty members in the courses we facilitate. We will explore best practices for establishing clear expectations, managing responsibilities, and navigating potential challenges in the TA-faculty relationship. Participants will gain tools to build productive, collaborative partnerships with faculty. This session is part of the Improving Your … Read More
Are you looking to connect with fellow lecturers at Rutgers? Then join the Lecturer Faculty Community, a supportive, interdisciplinary space to exchange ideas and discuss effective teaching practices! Throughout the spring semester, there will be monthly gatherings for which you will be asked to submit topics of interest in advance: Thursday, January 29, 12:30-1:30pm Thursday, February 5, … Read More