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
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
Facilitator: Sophia Fox-Dichter In this workshop, we will discuss common objectives of office hours and strategies for offering effective office hours that support undergraduate student learning and wellness. This session is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs. Audience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or … Read More
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. To … Read More
Facilitator: Alissa Persad In this workshop, we will discuss how to manage your time as a Teaching Assistant, as well as how to find a balance your roles as a TA, student, and researcher. We will discuss strategies and tools for both short-term and long-term time management. This session is part of the Improving Your … Read More
Join an in-person “troubleshooting" workshop and discussion on teaching and generative AI. Snacks will be served! Both workshops feature Lauren Goodlad, editor of Critical AI and chair of the Critical AI @ Rutgers initiative, and Sharon Stoerger, Asst. Dean for Programs and Assessment in the School of Communication & Information. Topics will include in-class assessment … Read More
In this workshop, you will explore strategies for using Gen AI to enhance your pedagogical practices. Create GenAI-informed instructional materials, lesson plans, assessments, and more by using prompts that enhance teaching tasks such as brainstorming, designing, and reviewing student learning activities. Evaluate AI-generated content for authenticity and quality. This session can be used towards Competencies … Read More
