Workshops and Events

The Office of Teaching and Learning offers workshops, webinars and other events designed to enhance and deepen pedagogical appreciation for instructional design, student learning, and scholarly inquiry.  Current events are listed below, please sign up using the register button.

CourseLink Tools to Improve Grading Efficiency: Dropbox’s New Multi-Evaluator Options, Rubrics, Quick Eval and Gradebook Tips

CourseLink Tools to Improve Grading Efficiency: Dropbox’s New Multi-Evaluator Options, Rubrics, Quick Eval and Gradebook Tips Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Facilitators: Owen Wooding (Open Learning and Educational Support - OpenEd) Description: One of the more daunting tasks with larger classes is grading hundreds or even thousands of assignments. A good grading team certainly helps lessen that load,...

Coordinating, Managing, and Empowering TAs in Large Enrollment Courses: COA

Coordinating, Managing, and Empowering TAs in Large Enrollment Courses: COA Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Facilitators: Dr. Aron Fazekas (Office of Teaching and Learning) & Dr. Justine Tishinsky (College of Biological Sciences) Description: Teaching Assistants are essential to student engagement and success, especially in large courses. This workshop focuses on optimizing TA performance to enhance the student experience and streamline instructor responsibilities...

Rethinking Assessments for GenAI

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Rethinking Assessments for GenAI Dates: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM and Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Facilitators: Shehroze Saharan & Dr. Megan De Roover (Office of Teaching and Learning) Description: Join us for a two-part workshop focused on rethinking assessments in the context of GenAI. In the first session, attendees will be encouraged to run...

Gradescope for Exams: Dynamic Evaluation, Expedited Grading, and Consistent Feedback

Gradescope for Exams: Dynamic Evaluation, Expedited Grading, and Consistent Feedback Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Facilitators: Dr. Rachael Lewitzky & Owen Wooding (Open Learning and Educational Support - OpenEd) Description: Looking for a way to expedite grading written exams and/or quizzes? Gradescope could be the answer! Gradescope exams allow instructional teams to digitally assess a variety of...