BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy - ECPv6.7.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260303T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260303T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260120T201317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T201333Z UID:3791-1772541000-1772544600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Lecturer Faculty Community – March Gathering DESCRIPTION: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:  \n\nThursday\, January 29\, 12:30-1:30 pm\nThursday\, February 5\, 1:00-2:00 pm \nTuesday\, March 3\, 12:30-1:30 pm \nTuesday\, April 14\, 12:30-1:30 pm\n\nYou are welcome to join any or all of the gatherings\, as your schedule allows. Whether seeking inspiration\, new strategies\, or a sense of community\, you will find this space a valuable resource for professional growth.  \nAudience: Lecturers (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/lecturer-faculty-community-march-gathering/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260303T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260303T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260130T190353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T190353Z UID:3873-1772535600-1772539200@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Generative AI Community of Practice (GenAI CoP) DESCRIPTION:Interested in connecting with colleagues across Rutgers to think more deeply about generative AI in teaching and learning? Join our new Generative AI Community of Practice (GenAI CoP). We hope this to be a supportive\, interdisciplinary space for shared learning\, discussion\, and collaboration. \nThis virtual community is designed for ongoing conversation rather than one-off workshops. Select sessions may be eligible for the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program\, offering an opportunity to align your participation with broader professional learning goals. \nSpring Virtual Meeting Dates (Tuesdays at 11:00 am):  \n\nMarch 3\nMarch 31\nApril 28\n\nWhether you are experimenting actively\, feeling cautiously curious\, or somewhere in between\, you’re welcome here. Feel free to attend any or all sessions\, depending on your schedule. \nAudience: Open to all members of the Rutgers community\, including instructors at all ranks\, graduate TAs\, postdocs\, staff\, and administrators. \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/generative-ai-community-of-practice-genai-cop-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260303T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260303T111500 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260202T143723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T143723Z UID:3892-1772532000-1772536500@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching & Learning Community for Graduate Students and Postdocs – March Gathering DESCRIPTION:The Teaching & Learning Community for Graduate Students and Postdocs is a monthly Zoom-based gathering space where graduate students\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff engage in conversations about teaching and learning in higher education. Each session is shaped by community members and offers opportunities to discuss pedagogy based on the scholarship of teaching and learning.   \nAudience: Administrative staff\, graduate students and/or postdocs\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, tenure-line faculty (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-learning-community-for-graduate-students-and-postdocs-march-gathering/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260122T191424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T191424Z UID:3823-1771934400-1771938000@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching That Clicks: Tools and Techniques for Real Engagement Online [Grad/Postdoc Workshop] DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Ramazan Güngör  \nThis interactive workshop\, offered in collaboration with the Institute for Teaching\, Innovation & Inclusive Pedagogy\, provides graduate instructors with evidence-based practices for fostering meaningful learner engagement across online and hybrid teaching environments. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience teaching fully online graduate courses and the latest educational research on the topic\, Dr. Ramazan Güngör will guide participants through practical approaches that support student motivation\, participation\, and success\, whether teaching asynchronous discussion-based courses\, synchronous Zoom seminars\, or hybrid classes that blend modalities.  \nTopics will include designing intentional learning interactions\, building instructor presence\, structuring activities that invite deeper thinking\, facilitating inclusive discussions\, providing effective feedback\, and using simple technologies to enhance engagement without overwhelming students.   \nExamples and templates will be tailored to the realities of graduate students teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at Rutgers\, though faculty are also welcome to attend. Participants will leave with adaptable strategies they can apply immediately\, along with a clearer understanding of how to create learning environments\, online or otherwise\, that are active\, engaging\, and supportive of deep learning.  \nThis session fulfills the requirement for the Teaching with Technology certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-that-clicks-tools-and-techniques-for-real-engagement-online-grad-postdoc-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T113000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20251209T222406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T230535Z UID:3610-1771583400-1771587000@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching and GenAI Explorations: Images DESCRIPTION:Curious about how generative AI can support creativity\, critical thinking\, and engagement in your courses? In this interactive\, one-hour virtual session\, you will explore a range of AI image generators\, compare their strengths and limitations\, and experiment with hands-on prompts to see how each tool responds. You will leave with practical strategies for incorporating AI-generated images into learning activities that enhance\, not replace\, student thinking.   \nThis session fulfills Competency 1 of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program.  \nREGISTER NOW. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-and-genai-explorations-images/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Discussion ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T131500 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260122T193316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T193353Z UID:3834-1771502400-1771506900@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Planning for an Engaging Lecture [Grad/Postdoc Workshop] DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Jamie Kim  \nIf you currently teach large lecture-based courses\, give guest lectures\, or expect to teach large courses in the future\, this session is for you! In this interactive session\, you will examine the relationship between lecturing and learning through findings from the science of learning and evidence-based teaching. You will discuss how to incorporate active learning into lectures\, explore practical strategies for planning effective class sessions\, and apply these strategies by beginning to design or refine your own lecture plan. Please come with a general topic of a potential lecture that you will likely teach in the future. Part of the Biomedical Postdoc Professional Development (PD3) program\, this session is open to all graduate students and postdocs and fulfills the requirement for the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/planning-for-an-engaging-lecture-grad-postdoc-workshop/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T121500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T131500 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20251210T230850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T141256Z UID:3633-1771330500-1771334100@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:SNAFU.edu: Book Group DESCRIPTION:Start your semester with community and perspective by joining our five-part virtual book club on Snafu Edu by Jessamyn Neuhaus. This thoughtful and practical book helps educators\, especially those newer to teaching\, make sense of common classroom challenges related to inequity\, disconnection\, distrust\, failure\, and fear. Together\, we will explore how these issues show up in real teaching contexts and how instructors can respond with clarity\, compassion\, and confidence. Each 1-hour session offers a welcoming space to share experiences\, reflect on the book’s insights\, and build a supportive network as you begin or continue your teaching journey.   \nREGISTER NOW. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/snafu-edu-book-group-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Book Club ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260122T192851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T192851Z UID:3832-1771329600-1771333200@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching with Group Work [Grad/Postdoc Workshop] DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sophia Fox-Dichter  \nEveryone loves a group project\, right? Come discuss strategies for implementing effective group projects while avoiding common pitfalls. This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-with-group-work-grad-postdoc-workshop/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260213T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260213T141500 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260202T143246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T143246Z UID:3890-1770987600-1770992100@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching & Learning Community for Graduate Students and Postdocs – February Gathering DESCRIPTION:The Teaching & Learning Community for Graduate Students and Postdocs is a monthly Zoom-based gathering space where graduate students\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff engage in conversations about teaching and learning in higher education. Each session is shaped by community members and offers opportunities to discuss pedagogy based on the scholarship of teaching and learning.   \nAudience: Administrative staff\, graduate students and/or postdocs\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, tenure-line faculty (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-learning-community-for-graduate-students-and-postdocs-february-gathering/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260213T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260122T192638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T192638Z UID:3830-1770984000-1770987600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Engaging a Quiet Classroom [Grad/Postdoc Workshop] DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Gill Woody  \nAs instructors\, a major motivator for us is getting to interact with students and see them grow as learners. But what happens when they don’t want to interact with us? How can we still be good instructors? In this workshop\, we will dive into the world of the quiet classroom (both the physical AND the virtual) and how we can alter our teaching methods to engage effectively with these students. This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/engaging-a-quiet-classroom-grad-postdoc-workshop/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T113000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20251209T221934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T190545Z UID:3608-1770892200-1770895800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Strategies that Support Introverted Learners DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively one-hour virtual session that flips the script on active learning by centering the needs and strengths of introverted students. We will explore simple strategies that create space for quieter thinkers\, including low-pressure participation options\, multiple modes of engagement\, and reflective activities that still keep energy high. Participants will leave with practical ideas they can use right away to make active learning feel more inviting and inclusive for everyone\, not just the loudest voices in the room. If you teach introductory or large courses\, this session is especially helpful.   \nREGISTER NOW. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-strategies-that-support-introverted-learners/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260122T190514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T190829Z UID:3811-1770807600-1770811200@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Accessibility: Creating Accessible STEM Equations DESCRIPTION:Facilitators:   \n\nMary Labrada\, Senior Instructional Designer\nKaren Harris\, Senior Instructional Designer\nJason Khurdan\, Manager\, Disability Services\n\nIn this workshop\, we will go over promising practices and tools for creating accessible math equations\, including how to format equations in Canvas and within documents\, and how to write appropriate alt-text\, including in assessment contexts. \nThis session is open to the Rutgers community and counts toward the Teaching with Technology certificate program for graduate students and postdocs. \nAudience: Administrative staff\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, tenure-line faculty\, graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page) \nREGISTER   URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/accessibility-creating-accessible-stem-equations/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260120T204206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T190734Z UID:3803-1770728400-1770732000@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Assessment: Ins and Outs of Canvas Gradebook DESCRIPTION:Facilitators:   \n\nEric Leupold\, Instructional Technologist\nHanna Kim\, Senior Instructional Designer\n\nCanvas Gradebook helps you set up\, manage\, and communicate grades and student feedback. In this workshop\, we will review Gradebook’s features and settings\, cover how Canvas Assignments interact with Gradebook\, weighting grades\, hiding and releasing grades\, using SpeedGrader for feedback\, and managing group submissions\, so you can streamline your grading workflow.  \nThis session is open to the Rutgers community and counts toward the Teaching with Technology certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Administrative staff\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, tenure-line faculty\, graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/assessment-ins-and-outs-of-canvas-gradebook/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260130T190018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T192706Z UID:3871-1770721200-1770724800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Generative AI Community of Practice (GenAI CoP) DESCRIPTION:Interested in connecting with colleagues across Rutgers to think more deeply about generative AI in teaching and learning? Join our new Generative AI Community of Practice (GenAI CoP). We hope this to be a supportive\, interdisciplinary space for shared learning\, discussion\, and collaboration. \nThis virtual community is designed for ongoing conversation rather than one-off workshops. Select sessions may be eligible for the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program\, offering an opportunity to align your participation with broader professional learning goals. \nSpring Virtual Meeting Dates (Tuesdays at 11:00 am):  \n\nFebruary 10\nMarch 3\nMarch 31\nApril 28\n\nWhether you are experimenting actively\, feeling cautiously curious\, or somewhere in between\, you’re welcome here. Feel free to attend any or all sessions\, depending on your schedule. \nAudience: Open to all members of the Rutgers community\, including instructors at all ranks\, graduate TAs\, postdocs\, staff\, and administrators. \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/generative-ai-community-of-practice-genai-cop/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260209T173432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T174016Z UID:3905-1770649200-1770652800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Innovative Practices for Large Courses Community: A Community - Tips for Working with TAs DESCRIPTION:This gathering features a panel of Faculty and TAs who will share strategies for working together on building an effective partnership and increasing student engagement. New to this community? Email TIIP at TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu to join the community and receive more details.  \nAudience: Administrative staff\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, tenure-line faculty   URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/innovative-practices-for-large-courses-community-a-community-tips-for-working-with-tas/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260206T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260105T173519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T213735Z UID:3695-1770379200-1770382800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Building an Effective Partnership with TAs DESCRIPTION: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.  \nUsing a simple before-during-after framework\, the session will highlight what you can do at each stage of a semester to maintain a strong working partnership with TAs. You will leave with concrete approaches you can implement in your own course context.  \nAudience: Administrative staff\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, tenure-line faculty\, postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page) \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/building-an-effective-partnership-with-tas-2/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260120T200912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T200912Z UID:3789-1770296400-1770300000@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Lecturer Faculty Community – February Gathering DESCRIPTION: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:  \n\nThursday\, January 29\, 12:30-1:30 pm\nThursday\, February 5\, 1:00-2:00 pm \nTuesday\, March 3\, 12:30-1:30 pm \nTuesday\, April 14\, 12:30-1:30 pm\n\nYou are welcome to join any or all of the gatherings\, as your schedule allows. Whether seeking inspiration\, new strategies\, or a sense of community\, you will find this space a valuable resource for professional growth.  \nAudience: Lecturers (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  \n  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/lecturer-faculty-community-february-gathering/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260120T203417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T203417Z UID:3801-1770127200-1770130800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Accessibility: Using Kaltura in Canvas for Video Accessibility DESCRIPTION:Facilitators:   \n\nOmar Samkough\, Instructional Technologist\nBehi Abdi\, Instructional Designer\nLinda Lopez\, eLearning Support Specialist\n\nLet us introduce you to Kaltura’s built-in accessibility features for videos shared in Canvas\, helping you make your video content more accessible and inclusive. You will learn how to enable and edit captions\, support diverse learners\, and align your videos with accessibility best practices\, including captioning\, editing captions\, transcripts\, chapters\, and more.   \nThis session is open to the Rutgers community and counts toward the Teaching with Technology certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Administrative staff\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, tenure-line faculty\, graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/accessibility-using-kaltura-in-canvas-for-video-accessibility/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20251209T231544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T231113Z UID:3627-1769774400-1769778000@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Developing a Teaching Philosophy Statement for Academic Employment [Grad/Postdoc Workshop] DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Jamie Kim  \nThis interactive session will help you consider and design your teaching philosophy statement which is often an integral component of the job application for faculty positions. Please bring a copy of your own drafts (or a general idea of what you might write about) to share during small group discussions as well as a laptop or pen and paper. This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page) \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/developing-a-teaching-philosophy-statement-for-academic-employment-grad-postdoc-workshop/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260129T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260120T200055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T200227Z UID:3786-1769689800-1769693400@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Lecturer Faculty Community – Spring Kickoff DESCRIPTION: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:  \n\nThursday\, January 29\, 12:30-1:30pm  \n\n\nThursday\, February 5\, 1:00-2:00pm \n\n\nTuesday\, March 3\, 12:30-1:30pm \n\n\nTuesday\, April 14\, 12:30-1:30pm \n\nYou are welcome to join any or all of the gatherings\, as your schedule allows. Whether seeking inspiration\, new strategies\, or a sense of community\, you will find this space a valuable resource for professional growth. \nAudience: Lecturers (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/lecturer-faculty-community-spring-kickoff/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T121500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T131500 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20251209T220432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T141205Z UID:3600-1769516100-1769519700@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:SNAFU.edu: Book Group DESCRIPTION:Start your semester with community and perspective by joining our five-part virtual book club on Snafu Edu by Jessamyn Neuhaus. This thoughtful and practical book helps educators\, especially those newer to teaching\, make sense of common classroom challenges related to inequity\, disconnection\, distrust\, failure\, and fear. Together\, we will explore how these issues show up in real teaching contexts and how instructors can respond with clarity\, compassion\, and confidence. Each 1-hour session offers a welcoming space to share experiences\, reflect on the book’s insights\, and build a supportive network as you begin or continue your teaching journey.  \nREGISTER NOW. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/snafu-edu-book-group/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260120T202851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T202851Z UID:3799-1769515200-1769518800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Fostering Communication between TAs and Faculty [Grad/Postdoc Workshop] DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Gill Woody  \nThis 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 Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/fostering-communication-between-tas-and-faculty-grad-postdoc-workshop/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260123T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260123T123000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20251110T202329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194523Z UID:3488-1769166000-1769171400@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:AI as Accessibility Improvement Tool DESCRIPTION:How can we ensure your course images are accessible to all learners without spending hours writing descriptions? This interactive session dives into that question by showing how generative AI can serve as an assistant for creating high-quality alt-text. We’ll focus on a practical\, human-centered workflow: using AI to generate a first draft and then applying your expertise to refine it for accuracy and context. You’ll take part in hands-on activities\, using readily available AI tools to generate and evaluate alt-text in real time. Whether you’re new to digital accessibility or looking to streamline your workflow\, this session aims to provide practical skills and a fresh perspective on creating inclusive course materials. To get the most out of this session\, come with a course and images in mind (or on your device) that you’d like to make more accessible. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/ai-as-accessibility-improvement-tool/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260120T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20260120T202403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T202403Z UID:3796-1768917600-1768921200@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:How to Use Accessibility Checkers and Update Course Materials DESCRIPTION:Facilitators:   \n\nOmar Samkough\, Instructional Technologist\nNatalia Kouraeva\, Senior Instructional Designer\n\nThis workshop will provide an overview of the primary accessibility tools available in the Rutgers instance of Canvas – TidyUp and Ally Accessibility Report. Come meet the experts from the UOES team who will demonstrate how to resolve some accessibility issues and update course materials. This session fulfills the requirement for the Teaching with Technology certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Administrative staff\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, tenure-line faculty\, graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/how-to-use-accessibility-checkers-and-update-course-materials/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260115T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20251209T231216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T231032Z UID:3625-1768478400-1768482000@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Building an Effective Partnership with TAs DESCRIPTION: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.  \nUsing a simple before-during-after framework\, the session will highlight what you can do at each stage of a semester to maintain a strong working partnership with TAs. You will leave with concrete approaches you can implement in your own course context.  \nAudience: Administrative staff\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, tenure-line faculty\, postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page) \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/building-an-effective-partnership-with-tas/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260113T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20251209T220109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T223534Z UID:3598-1768305600-1768309200@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:The AI Card Deck: Designing with Generative AI in Mind DESCRIPTION:Looking to reimagine your teaching in the age of AI\, but not sure where to start? This hands-on session using the Analog Inspiration Card Deck encourages a more “human-centered” approach to AI. In this one-hour session\, you will explore thought-provoking prompts ranging from care and belonging to critical thinking and friction. These cards are meant to be used for both you and your students with various possibilities for interaction.   \nThis session fulfills Competencies 2 and 3 of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program.  \nREGISTER NOW. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/the-ai-card-deck-designing-with-generative-ai-in-mind/ LOCATION:Seminar Room 444 Career Explorations and Success 106 Somerset Street\, 4th Floor College Avenue Campus CATEGORIES:Learning Community ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T110000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20251209T225934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T182617Z UID:3618-1767780000-1767783600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Launch Session: The Syllabus Resource Library (Online) DESCRIPTION: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 learning tools for students. The resource includes not only traditional syllabi but also graphic and video-based forms and practical guidance for how and why those types of versions may also be used.   \nAt the launch session we will give an overview of the resource\, describe how it was co-created\, and highlight various syllabus types just in time for the spring semester. We will also announce a special competition\, The Syllabus Challenge\, to highlight and recognize instructors at Rutgers-New Brunswick who reimagine their syllabi using the Syllabus Resource Library resources.   \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/launch-session-the-syllabus-resource-library-online/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T113000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20251020T190327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T130706Z UID:3426-1765447200-1765452600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Effectively During the Winter Session DESCRIPTION: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 to discuss in the registration form. Your input will help shape a session that’s relevant and responsive to your needs. \nREGISTER NOW  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-effectively-during-the-winter-session/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251205T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20250820T194222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T194222Z UID:3242-1764936000-1764939600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Crafting an Inclusive Syllabus [Grad/Postdoc Workshop] DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Jamie Kim\, Clara Civiero  \nIf you are teaching a class as a TA\, you will be required to craft your own syllabus as well as plan your course schedule. This session will cover (1) components of a syllabus\, (2) how to develop equitable and thoughtful course policies\, and (3) incorporating flexible and accessible perspectives into your course design\, as well as practical tools for structuring your course timeline. This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/crafting-an-inclusive-syllabus-grad-postdoc-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy (Graduate Student Teaching Development)":MAILTO:GradTeaching@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251205T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251205T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T052410 CREATED:20251201T202514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T202514Z UID:3566-1764928800-1764936000@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Promoting Your Research with Social Media DESCRIPTION: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 BlueSky.  \nJoin us to explore:  \n\nWhy social media matters for research visibility \n\n\nTips for crafting impactful posts and visuals \n\n\nTools for scheduling and managing content efficiently \n\n\nBest practices for reaching your target audience \n\nWhether you’re new to social media or looking to refine your approach\, this session will equip you with actionable techniques to amplify your research and connect with a broader audience.  \nThis workshop is offered by Rutgers-NB Center for Faculty Success in cooperation with the Rutgers Communications and Marketing.  \nFacilitators: Melissa Blake\, Petra Christmann \nREGISTER NOW. \n  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/promoting-your-research-with-social-media/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR