Brought to you by the IU South Bend Libraries’ resources: Sage Campus Critical Thinking webinar Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 1PM ET Register Now Dr. Tom Chatfield (author, philosopher, and critical thinking advocate) will guide you on an exploration of the fundamentals of critical thinking. “During this session, you’ll uncover practical techniques to enhance your analytical… Read more »
Tag: professional development
Avoiding Interruptions From Microsoft Teams While Instructing
Two quick tips to help you avoid issues from MS Teams during your classroom presentations: Before heading to teach your class, click on your avatar, or initials, toward the upper right corner of the desktop or web Microsoft (MS) Teams client. Clicking on your status (Available, Busy, etc.) will invoke a drop-down list of status,… Read more »
UCET to YOU
Through UCET to You, the University Center for Excellence in Teaching provides customized faculty development to any faculty group. For example, we have talked about peer review of teaching to Nursing, network mentoring to Business, and rubrics to Composition instructors. Maybe you want to know more about AI or accessibility. We are here to help…. Read more »
Incentive for Professional Development for Associate Instructors
Academic Affairs has funded the Learn and Earn program that lets Associate Faculty (part-time) earn Faculty Development Units (FDUs) for participation in a range of faculty development activities. Modeled after the Continuing Education Units required by many professions, 1 FDU represents about an hour of faculty time. Compensation is Additional Pay, at a rate of… Read more »
UCET’s Fall Program Calendar
While you can always view and register for upcoming UCET events on our Event Listing, you may want a version of our programming that you can print to keep at your desk or hand to a friend. We have you covered with our printable program calendar! This year, watch for the ever-popular and timely Teaching… Read more »
Canvas Introduction Webinar: Course Setup Wizard, Publishing, Announcements, and Inbox
Canvas Introduction Webinar: Course Setup Wizard, Publishing, Announcements, and Inbox Presenters: Megan DeMoss & Zachary Carnagey Monday, August 12, 2024 1 – 2:15 PM EDT Online – Zoom All instructors are welcome to attend this online workshop to learn the following Canvas skills: How to use the Course Setup Wizard to give your… Read more »
UCET Welcome Back Development Sessions
UCET invites all faculty to attend Welcome Back Development Sessions, when we are presenting on topics that might be valuable before the semester begins. Please register for any or all of the following sessions: Designing Your Course Monday, August 12, 1:15 – 4:00 pm, NS 245 Multiple Assessment Methods; Inclusive Classroom; Canvas Basics: Syllabus, Assignments,… Read more »
UCET Summer Programming
UCET Summer Programming Is Here! We’re excited to share our summer programs. Whether you want to make progress on earning a digital badge or becoming a peer reviewer, or you want to have meaningful discussions with your colleagues, we hope you find something of interest. Book Group: Unraveling Faculty Burnout – Register by May 3…. Read more »
Lunch and Learn: TidyUP Tool
It’s time for spring cleaning! TidyUP your Canvas courses and start the next semester with a clean slate. Bring your lunch and your laptop to get a head start on the Summer or Fall. Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12 – 1 p.m. EDT in NS 245 and Online – Zoom. Register for materials and/or Zoom… Read more »
⚡Lightning Lunch and Learn⚡
Lightning may not strike the same place twice, but inspiration will at UCET’s Lightning Lunch and Learn! Come enjoy a light lunch and lightning-quick insights from your colleagues who received UCET grants for technology, travel, and teaching materials. Learn more about our grant programs and spark your creativity with new ideas to bring back to… Read more »