TEACHING TIPS

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Following the 2024 election, students may express a range of emotions regarding the results. These emotions are likely to still be present in our learning spaces for weeks to come. Students may begin asking you questions about the election outcome, the potential impact on our community and campus, or, even, your personal beliefs. These questions can be difficult and may require additional preparation before you respond. Here are a few resources that may be helpful as you navigate the next few weeks: 

• The UTLC has added a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to our Teaching During and Post Election blog. The FAQ’s offer potential approaches and responses that may help you as you navigate the next few weeks with a neutral but caring perspective. 
• Connecting students with campus resources that can support them as they navigate the election outcome: 
  • Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement  
  • Office of Intercultural Engagement 
  • Counseling and Psychological Services 
• Members of the campus community can use the Bias Report Form and Concerning Behavior Report to report non-emergency incidents so that university resources can respond appropriately depending on the situation. These forms connect directly with campus support structures (e.g. the Dean of Students, Counseling & Psychological Services, and Campus Police), allowing for quick and coordinated efforts to support our campus and students. 
• Review UNCG's Political Activities Guidelines 

UTLC FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Check out the latest updates and offerings from the UTLC.

Led by the UNCG Provost Fellows with the UTLC, this workshop is part of a series that is open to all UNCG faculty and staff. Register below to receive full event details. Please use the Provost Fellows question form to contact the fellows about this and other initiatives. This workshop will focus on getting to know the updated UNCG syllabus template, and creating a more accessible and student-friendly syllabus. Please bring a syllabus that you would like to workshop with you.

The UTLC is excited to announce that we are now enrolling for the Spring 2025 cohort of the Auburn Teaching with AI Canvas course and have added additional seats due to high demand. This self-paced course takes 5-7 hours to complete and consists of 5 modules with engaging learning content, activities, and discussions. Participants who complete each of the discussion posts will earn the AI Experimenter badge. Completing this course is a great way to gain familiarity with AI tools, explore ethical considerations, and adjust course and assessment design. Email utlc@uncg.edu with any questions.

The emergence and proliferation of Generative AI tools has impacted higher education in a myriad of ways. This anonymous survey aims to understand UNCG instructors' current use, knowledge, understanding, and attitudes toward Generative AI. Responses will inform strategies for supporting faculty with resources and professional development related to Generative AI in teaching and learning. Please complete this short survey (5-10 minutes) by Friday, November 15 to provide your insights and feedback so that we can improve the support available to instructors at UNCG to ultimately enhance student success!

The Alumni Teaching Excellence Awards recognize outstanding faculty members who have made a significant impact on student learning, mentorship, and overall educational excellence at UNCG. These awards honor faculty who demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and who have earned the respect and admiration of their students, colleagues, and alumni. Access the nomination form to learn more about the award categories and eligibility criteria. The deadline to nominate is November 15, 2024.

FACULTY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

Check out these upcoming opportunities from the UTLC and other partners on campus. Additional training opportunities are available at workshops.uncg.edu.

Ongoing Opportunities

• DiversityEDU | This online module through Canvas offers faculty and staff skills-based development in areas of equity and diversity.

• Indigenous Safe Space Project on Canvas | This student-led initiative helps to prepare the campus community with basic skills for supporting our Indigenous and Native students.

• Level Up: Mental Health Education & Training | Help foster a culture of care by engaging in trainings for suicide prevention, Mental Health First Aid, Spartan well-being, and more.
• UNCG Libraries Webinars | Research and Application Webinar Series (Spring 2024 recordings) | Zotero Webinar Series (recordings)
• New to Teaching | Access this Canvas site to learn about how students learn, preparing for class, grading, office hours, engagement, active learning, and more.
• Safe and Trans Zone Training on Canvas | Enroll in this self-paced online course to complete Safe Zone 1.0, 2.0, and Trans Zone if you cannot attend an in-person workshop.
• Web Accessibility 101 | This asynchronous, self-paced course focuses on the fundamentals of making online content accessible.

Upcoming Events, Training, and Workshops

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