The 2025 New Teaching Assistant Orientation welcomes all new TAs at Rutgers University—New Brunswick! In this in-person, live orientation, you will have an opportunity to meet your peers, participate in a Q&A session with a panel of experienced TAs, engage in discussions on relevant teaching topics in preparation for the upcoming academic year, and learn … Read More
This four-hour session will explore the fundamentals of active learning. Instructional Designers will discuss the pedagogic underpinnings of collaboration-based learning that can inform course design, class management, and more. Instructional technologists will introduce you to the classrooms and technology that can enhance your teaching. Finally, conversations with colleague and staff who are both new to … Read More
In this workshop, you'll learn how to use Ally and other accessibility checking features in Canvas to help you make your courses more inclusive. We'll explore key features of Ally, including the Instructor Feedback Tool, the Course Accessibility Report, and the Alternative Formats tool, as well as practical strategies and resources for improving your accessibility … Read More
Teaching in the online environment means working with a new toolbox in order to help students achieve your learning goals. This 90-minute workshop, led by University Online Education Services (UOES), will focus on key considerations to keep in mind when planning active learning experiences online. Attendees will explore practical strategies to make optimal use of … Read More
This workshop 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. We’ll also go over key accessibility features in the Canvas … Read More
Facilitator: Eric Leupold, Instructional Technologist, UOES In this workshop, facilitated by University Online Education Services, we will discuss the different tools available in Canvas to create a consistent and clear course site for students to navigate. You'll learn the fundamentals of setting up your course in Canvas and creating assignments and assessments. We’ll explore how to … Read More
Description: This semester, take time to pause, reflect, and reconnect by joining our four-part virtual book group on The Present Professor by Elizabeth Norell. This empowering book invites educators to consider what it truly means to teach with presence, authenticity, and purpose, especially in times of burnout, overload, or disconnection. Through guided conversation and shared … Read More
Facilitator: Gill Woody Have you started teaching a lab, a class, or a recitation section this semester and want to discuss some questions that have come up? This session is specifically designed to explore common teaching moments you might encounter as a first-time TA. We will share some tips and tricks for a great first-time … Read More
This informal social event is coordinated by the Office of Postdoctoral Advancement and is open to postdocs at Rutgers University. For more information or questions, please contact: opa@oq.rutgers.edu Audience: Postdocs
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 fall semester, there will be monthly gatherings for which you will be asked to submit topics of interest in advance: Thursday, September 18, 12-1pm Wednesday, … Read More
