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Welcome to the weekly UTLC Newsletter for October 26, 2021.
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Small Steps, Big Impact Podcast
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Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are our core values as an institution, but we must continue the conversations about how to do this important work on a daily basis. That’s the goal of our Small Steps, Big Impact podcast: on-going conversations about EDI in our classrooms.
This week, Dr. Shelly Brown-Jeffy explores the phenomenon of racial battle fatigue in academia (including on our own campus). Dr. Brown-Jeffy also shares a number of articles and webpages to help in understanding racial battle fatigue, as well as on-campus resources to help manage stress like these Zoom workshops facilitated by the UNCG Counseling Center.
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Teaching Tips
This section is full of timely and evidence-based practices to apply in your teaching. This week, we have adapted tips about reaching your most disconnected students from a recent Chronicle of Higher Education article that can be employed in any delivery format:
- Create Community. Establishing a sense of community and belonging throughout the semester can go a long way in (re)connecting with students. The article suggests sharing your own story as a way to humanize your teaching and break the ice. This resource provides some great ideas for building community in large or small classes. Connecting with students outside of the classroom during office hours or even in passing in the EUC is another great opportunity to show students that they belong on campus and in your discipline.
- Seek out the Lost. If you notice that students are falling behind on coursework or have a poor attendance record, taking a moment to reach out to that student could make all the difference. Utilizing Starfish flags, referrals, and kudos is another important practice in making sure that students receive the support they need.
- Meet in the Middle. The article suggests that instructors may need to provide a scaffolded approach towards involving students in High-Impact Practices. For example, while internships can provide impactful opportunities for hands-on learning, not all students can participate in these experiences (which are often unpaid). Instead of exclusively recommending internship opportunities, faculty may consider inviting some students to shadow them in a lab, conduct an informational interview, or inviting students to open networking events and opportunities on campus or in the community.
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There are just two more CoffeeHouses remaining for Fall 2021 taking place on Thursday, November 4 and Wednesday, November 17 at 9am in the Faculty Center. Save the dates via our Events Calendar. We hope to see you there!
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We are pleased to announce the next Minerva Mentions nominee, Dr. Heather Adams! 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 or a colleague, please complete the form available at go.uncg.edu/minerva-mentions.
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Other AnnouncementsMAC Mondays
Head to go.uncg.edu/macmondays to RSVP and view prior Fall 2021 MAC Monday webinar recordings. Topics include: Advising in MAC, Proposing a MAC Course, and Teaching the MAC Diversity & Equity competency. Only two more MAC Mondays lunchtime webinars for Fall 2021:
- Teaching the MAC Foundations competency, November 1, 2021 | Noon – 12:40 p.m.
Teaching the MAC Health & Wellness competency, November 15, 2021 | Noon – 12:40 p.m.
Other Upcoming Workshops
- Create a New Quiz in Canvas (Bryan 209). Monday, November 1 at 11:00 - Register here.
- Online Proctoring Options (Zoom). Tuesday, November 23 at 11:00 - Register here.
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (Zoom). Friday, January 21 and Friday, January 28 at 9:30 - Register here.
In Case You Missed It
- Web Accessibility 101: Level One is now available in Canvas! This asynchronous, self-paced course is the first of three levels that focuses on the fundamentals of making online content accessible for everyone. If you create content that is posted or shared on a web page, in a course, in an email, through social media or other modes of online communication, then this course is for you! You can enroll in Level One now!
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Using the Canvas gradebook can create efficiency for you while helping students track their progress in your course, but it can be intimidating if you're not sure how it works. ITS Learning Technology's Gradebook Math video provides a behind the scenes look at the math behind grade calculations in Canvas as well as a tutorial that demonstrates how to set it up so you can feel empowered to use it.
- The International Faculty and Staff Network is a newly formed group at UNCG open to all professional members of UNCG including faculty/instructors, staff, and visiting international scholars.To get involved in the community, please join the network on Canvas to meet other members, receive updates about future events and meetings, and contribute your ideas!
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