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Welcome to the weekly UTLC Newsletter for September 14, 2021.
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Teaching Tips
This section is full of timely and evidence-based practices to apply in your teaching. Today's tips continue to focus on flexible and adaptive teacing strategies featured during the Adapt 2021 virtual conference (enroll in the Canvas course to view this and all other recorded sessions).
The Five Pillars. Jennifer Haddad Lingle and Judy Fowler offer their insightful five pillar framework to help educators "pivot with grace" during times of uncertainty. Their pillars include: flexibility, patience, grace, kindness, and professionalism. These principles can serve as a reliable anchor even in times of great uncertainty. For ideas on how to share these pillars with your students and integrate them into your own teaching practices, watch the full session via Panopto (slides available in the Adapt Canvas course).
Minimizing Technology Overload. If you're reading this tip, you may be one of many professionals experiencing what is known as "technostress." This combined feeling of overwhelm and anxiety related to keeping up with technology is completely understandable at a time that demands increased flexibility and adaptability in teaching. Fortunately, Director of ITS Learning Technology, David Kirkland, offers a great deal of tips to combat this phenomenon in his presentation on "Technology Overload - Tips for Coping during Operational Shifts."
HIP Teaching with Tech. HHS Instructional Technology Consultant, Mika Davis, astutely notes that, "UNCG has reimagined the Gen Ed curriculum so it’s the perfect time to add new and innovative tools to all classes." Her full presentation outlines essential technologies for teaching with High Impact Practices (HIPs) across all delivery methods with equity and inclusion in mind.
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Featured UTLC Opportunities
Research and Funding
- [NEW!] The UTLC has compiled a resource of known peer review options available at UNCG. If you know of additional opportunities, please let us know at utlc@uncg.edu.
- This Fall, the UTLC:TIO will launch the first ever Intentional Hybrid Course Development experience for all instructors. Participants will receive guidance and coaching from experienced UNCG faculty in deloping a hybrid course and gain access to sample materials. Full details and registration information is available here.
- UTLC:URSCO is hosting a series of workshops for faculty including Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs), mentoring in undergraduate research, and writing an URCA proposal. Dates, locations, and descriptions are available here.
- Save the Date for September gatherings with the UTLC:TIO
- CoffeeHouse on Wednesday, September 22 at 9am at the Faculty Center
- Biergarten on Thursday, September 30 at 4pm at the Faculty Center
- The first HIPs Brown Bag Lunch will be held tomorrow, September 15 in the Faculty Center (limited capacity) with a virtual option via Zoom. Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar and access the pre-registration link.
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We are pleased to announce the next Minerva Mentions nominee, Dr. Brad Johnson! This segment features instructors who exemplify excellence and innovation in teaching. Click the image above to read the nominee's "Words of Wisdom" including what they love about teaching, a favorite tip to share, and a helpful resource to consider.
If you would like to nominate yourself of a colleague, please complete the form available at go.uncg.edu/minerva-mentions.
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Introducing the UNCG International Faculty and Staff Network!
As of Fall 2021, this group of faculty and staff will venture to create resources, provide networking opportunities, and support internationalization efforts across campus.
In collaboration with the UTLC and International Programs Center, the International Faculty and Staff Network will hold a kick off event at the Faculty Center TODAY, Tuesday, September 14 from 10-11 am (click to add to your Google Calendar). Coffee and snacks will be available to go, and the event is open to any faculty or staff members who are interested in learning more about this network. We hope to see you there!
Following this event, we will send more information about connecting with this group in a virtual setting.
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Other Announcements Apply to a UNCG Online Teaching Fellow! The UNCG Online Learning Faculty Senate Committee is organizing the first cohort of a new fellowship. The Online Teaching Fellows opportunity at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) is appointed initially by the Online Learning Faculty Senate Committee per an application process. Online Teaching Fellows enhance the Faculty Support Network at UNCG by providing on-going support and mentorship for UNC Greensboro faculty and staff who are teaching in online and hybrid environments. The Online Teaching Fellows also assist their peers who are transitioning their face-to-face courses to an online course. For best consideration, please apply by Friday, September 24th. Please email Samantha Harlow, Online Learning Faculty Senate Committee Chair, slharlow@uncg.edu with any questions.
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In Case You Missed It
UTLC Scanning Services Update: Effective January 1, 2022, the UTLC will no longer offer hard copy test scanning services (more information here). The UTLC will provide support to anyone wanting assistance with identifying and implementing alternatives to their current test scanning practice. To receive this support, please request a consultation with the UTLC's Teaching Innovations Office to schedule a time to meet with one of our consultants.
- ITS Learning Technology is offering an asynchronous workshop that shows you how to prepare a Canvas course for remote learning. The video series Preparing for a Pivot in Canvas is available now on YouTube.
- Save the Date for the 16th Annual Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo planned for Thursday April 14, 2022.
- Register today for virtual training sessions open to UNCG students, faculty, and staff covering everything from Qualtrics (beginner and intermediate) to SPSS and SAS.
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