This virtual session will explore strategies and guidelines for writing and evaluating meaningful and high quality alt-text, an essential element of course accessibility. AI tools can serve as a time-saving companion in this process, offering a first draft of possible alt-text descriptions for course images. The workshop will provide you with the tools needed to … Read More
What does it really mean to design assessments in a world where generative AI is at our fingertips? This interactive session dives into that question by introducing the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) (Perkins et al., 2024), a flexible, practical tool for crafting assessments that are transparent, ethical, and effective across disciplines. We’ll explore real-world examples … Read More
Curious about how generative AI is changing the way we craft assignments? Join us for this hands-on, in-person session (2 hours) where we’ll explore how instructors from different disciplines are rethinking their approaches in response to AI’s growing classroom presence. You’ll reflect on ways to make your own assignments more meaningful, adaptable, and AI-aware, and … Read More
This orientation coordinated by the Center for Faculty Success is designed for lecturers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. For more information or questions, please contact: nbfacultyaffairs@echo.rutgers.edu.
Are you looking to connect with fellow lecturers at Rutgers? Then join the Lecturer Learning Community, a supportive, interdisciplinary space to exchange ideas and discuss effective teaching practices! In this first gathering, you will have an opportunity to share how you are preparing for the upcoming semester and learn from others (e.g., designing a welcoming, … Read More
This orientation coordinated by the Center for Faculty Success is designed for new full-time faculty at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. For more information or questions, please contact: nbfacultyaffairs@echo.rutgers.edu.
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
