While students are crucial stakeholders in the university’s teaching enterprise, their feedback should not be mistaken for “evaluation of teaching,” which is a task for instructional colleagues. Student feedback is … Read More
The outputs of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) might seem objective, but they are reflective of the datasets on which they are trained and their respective algorithms. Therefore, they might contain … Read More
This short session will bring instructors through the process of how to add questions to their midcourse survey in Blue. We will also cover best practices for question design, tips for promoting engagement, and closing the loop. Ample time will be provided for Q&A. This session will not be recorded. Offered by Office of Teaching … Read More
Tea & Teaching is an informal conversation around all things teaching hosted by Jenevieve DeLosSantos, Director of Special Pedagogic Projects in the Office of Undergraduate Education. Join us for a “part-two” conversation with Elizabeth Matto, Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics about teaching during this challenging moment. After joining us last semester with valuable insights about teaching during … Read More
This first virtual workshop in a two-part series will introduce you to the basics of generative AI as a tool for teaching and learning. We will explore the range of … Read More
The 2nd Annual Student Success Conference is a full-day event that invites Rutgers–New Brunswick faculty and staff to explore innovative strategies, share success stories, and strengthen efforts to advance student success across the campus. Highlights will include a keynote address by Dr. Amelia Parnell, engaging breakout sessions aligned with the Academic Master Plan, networking opportunities, … Read More
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened an ad hoc committee to develop a framework for "equitable and effective teaching in undergraduate STEM and identify policies and practices at … Read More
The second virtual workshop in the series is intended to facilitate thinking through the impact of AI on your course design, especially your assignments. We will provide examples of assignments … Read More
This hour-long workshop, facilitated by The Tyler Clementi Center for Diversity Education and Bias Prevention, unpacks the CLARA (calm, listen, affirm, respond, add) method of communication as a tool for engaging in difficult conversations respectfully–including in the classroom. Addresses Competency 1 as part of the University Equity and Inclusion's Classroom Inclusivity series. REGISTER
This workshop reviews the sciences of breathing and meditation and how they affect cognition and emotion. Drawing from the millennia-old science of yoga and meditation, the workshop introduces two tools, one breathing method and one meditation, that enhance wellbeing, inclusiveness, and balance. The pedagogy involves a paradigm shift from cognitive learning of teaching tactics to … Read More
