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Active Learning 101 (Onsite Courses)

Busch Campus, Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Room 206

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

Improving Course Accessibility with Ally and Canvas Accessibility Checking Tools (Virtual)

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

Active Learning 101 (Online Courses) – Virtual

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

Creating Accessible Online Content: Text, Documents, Images, and Video (Virtual)

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

Intro to Canvas [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]

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

A Virtual Community Reading & Discussion: The Present Professor (Session #1 of 4)

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

First Time TA [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]

Virtual

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

National Postdoc Appreciation Week Social Event

Busch Student Center, The Cove

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

Lecturer Faculty Community – September Gathering

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 … Read More

What’s Working: Rutgers Faculty Share GenAI Teaching Practices (Virtual)

Ever wonder how your colleagues are bringing generative AI into their teaching? Join us for a 1-hour virtual panel, where Rutgers faculty will share how they’re using a wide range of GenAI tools. They’ll share not only what tools they’re trying out, but how these tools support their teaching goals. Beyond the tech, panelists will … Read More