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Take Flight This Semester
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We hope that these summer months have been going well for everyone. We are looking forward to having you back on campus and have prepared an assortment of programming to help you start the semester off on the right foot.
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Course Design Institute
Thursday, Aug. 15 – Friday, Aug. 16, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A two-day event designed to help you finalize syllabi and course plans.
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The Fall Reset with Dra. Aurora Chang
Monday, Aug. 19, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
A workshop to reset your mind and rejuvenate your approach to academic life.
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Preparing Your Blackboard Course for the Fall Semester
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Get ready for the semester with this introduction to Blackboard best practices and functionalities.
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Faculty Hub Inclusive Syllabus Workshop
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Explore ways to promote belonging through this important document.
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Developing Course Policies on Generative AI Use
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Craft comprehensive and effective course policies that reflect the current realities of GenAI use.
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Building Classroom Community for Moments of Crisis
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Resources, tools, and strategies in anticipation of a challenging fall.
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The Future of Learning: Building Learning Opportunities in the Age of Generative AI
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Explore diverse ways to integrate the SpiderAI tool into your teaching.
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Redesigning Assessment Strategies in Response to Generative AI
Thursday, Aug. 22, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Discover new approaches that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes in a technology-enhanced educational landscape.
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Back to School Faculty Resource Fair
Friday, Aug. 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Connect with representatives from offices that support you and your students.
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In addition to those events, we invite you to consider joining the Next-Level Teaching Cohort this fall. This group is for faculty members who are new-ish to teaching, new to UR, or are simply looking to invigorate their teaching in community. The Faculty Hub also offers one-on-one consultations and coaching on teaching, scholarship, and career-related topics.
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The rapid shift in technology, especially with generative AI, presents significant challenges and uncertainties in teaching. Students are quickly adopting these tools, leaving educators to decide whether to embrace or ban them. Our programming aims to educate faculty about these tools, the ways students use them, and how to leverage them for meaningful learning this academic year. Join our workshops to learn about AI tools, develop course policies, and adapt assessment strategies. Additionally, our one-on-one consultations offer ongoing support for integrating AI meaningfully into your teaching.
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Engage with Dra. Aurora Chang
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We are excited to share the news that Dra. Aurora Chang will be offering several opportunities to interact with UR faculty this Fall. Dra. Chang is a dynamic educator, scholar, and entrepreneur with a rich background spanning over 25 years in diverse leadership and faculty roles. She is the founder of Aurora Chang Consulting LLC, providing comprehensive academic support and developmental editing services to scholars worldwide. She has authored two books and numerous scholarly articles, emphasizing her commitment to social justice and educational equity. (You can learn more about Dra. Chang on her website.)
Here are three ways you can connect with Dra. Chang:
- The Fall Reset, Aug. 19
- Academic Writing Consulting
- PEIC Instructional Support Group
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Belonging, Process, and Reflection - The Value of an Education?
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What is the value of all the work our students will embark on this fall? Is it about memorizing the steps in glycolysis? Understanding specific sociological frameworks for human interaction? Or is it about getting a ‘good’ job? See what Andrew thinks on his blog, Digital Toolbox.
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We are always looking for new and exciting projects and collaborations. Feel free to contact us.
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