Welcome to the weekly UTLC Newsletter supporting teaching and learning at UNCG.
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This section is full of timely and evidence-based practices to apply in your teaching.
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The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 and inevitable proliferation of generative AI tools has sent many in the education community buzzing in recent months. While there is still much to learn about ChatGPT and similar tools, this week’s teaching tips focus on a few implications for course design and student learning in addition to resources for those looking to learn more about generative AI.
Getting Started. If you haven't already, we recommend taking time to demystify ChatGPT by engaging with the platform on your own and having a conversation with your students to understand how they might be using the tool. The Early Scoop on AI Tools like ChatGPT by Academic Technology Specialist, Anita Warfford, is a great resource to get an overview of the capabilities and limitations of these tools. In addition, here are a few tips to initially address the questions and challenges brought on by generative AI:
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Begin with sound course design. Having a well-designed course that aligns all assignments and assessments with the learning objectives through the backward design process can go a long way in articulating the meaning and purpose behind a given requirement and promoting academic integrity. Applying the TILT (Transparency in Teaching and Learning) framework also helps to open up a conversation with students by explicitly stating the skills and knowledge they will acquire in a given activity or assignment.
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Design assessments that scaffold learning and require students to show their work at various points over the term as suggested by UMich’s CRLT. Our on-demand teaching guide provides tips on scaffolding students in the pursuit of ethical, scholarly work throughout the semester.
- Create opportunities for authentic assessment so that students are able to apply their knowledge in a manner that simulates a real-world situation.
If you’d like to discuss any of these approaches for your course(s), please reach out to us at utlc@uncg.edu or request a consultation. We will also address this topic at the Adapt conference during the session, "Getting to Know ChatGPT: An Introduction to Innovative Teaching Using AI Text Generators" by NC State University's Dr. Sarah Egan Warren, so be sure to register for the conference!
Learn more. While new resources addressing ChatGPT are being generated each day, here are a few that we would like to recommend:
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UTLC FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Check out the latest updates and offerings from the UTLC.
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| Registration Open | Adapt Conference: Making Connections
Registration for the 4th Annual Adapt Conference on May 8 and 9 is now open! Registration is free and open to all educators at UNCG (faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants). Adapt will cover timely topics in teaching and learning such as:
- Self-care and holistic wellness for educators
- Inclusive teaching and active learning strategies
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility, and so much more!
The full schedule will be available later this week so stay tuned at adapt.uncg.edu
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New Episode | Small Steps, Big Impact Podcast
Episode 19 of the Small Steps, Big Impact podcast features a discussion with host, Nodia Mena, on re-imagining the life of equity through a black feminist lens with guest Jasmine Getrouw-Moore.
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| UTLC Team publishes book on Decolonizing Higher Education
Drs. Laura Pipe and Jennifer Stephens published the book Ignite: A decolonial approach to higher education through space, place, and culture with Vernon Press. The edited book features chapters by Dr. DeAnne Brooks (Kinesiology), Gus Peña (Intercultural Engagement), and student alumni, alongside artists, storytellers, scholars, and activists. The eBook is available through the UNCG Libraries.
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| Final Reminder | Help Improve Support for Accessibility Accommodations
The UTLC is creating resources that demonstrate a pathway for how instructors can provide student accessibility accommodations in a timely, effective manner in any mode of teaching. To better understand how instructors currently implement academic accommodations, we have developed a 5–10 minute anonymous survey for instructors to share their experiences. Please help us by taking the survey and spreading the word! The survey deadline is Friday, April 7.
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FACULTY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
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Check out these upcoming opportunities from the UTLC and other partners on campus. Additional training opportunities are available at workshops.uncg.edu.
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Upcoming Events, Training, and Workshops
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| 🧑💻 Instructional Support Virtual Drop-In
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Drop-in any time during the session to ask your questions about teaching and technology: go.uncg.edu/ISNdropin. Be sure to login to Teams with your UNCG credentials before attempting to join. No RSVP or registration needed.
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| 🧑💻 Instructional Support Virtual Drop-In
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Drop-in any time during the session to ask your questions about teaching and technology: go.uncg.edu/ISNdropin. Be sure to login to Teams with your UNCG credentials before attempting to join. No RSVP or registration needed.
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| ✍️ Documenting your Community-Engaged Scholars for Internal and External Review (virtual session via Zoom)
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Effectively communicating and documenting your community-engaged scholarship for promotion, tenure, and/or annual review is important. This webinar shares strategies to shape your narrative and materials to capture the full dimensions of success - your impact, but also reciprocal processes and relationships.
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| ✍️ Integrating Teaching and Research/Creative Activity through Community-Engaged Scholarship (virtual session via Zoom)
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Laura Gonzalez and Patti Clayton will join Emily Janke on a panel to share experiences and best practices for integrating teaching, research, and service through community engagement. Get ideas for how this might help you as you prepare upcoming courses!
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| ✍️ Creating Accessible Content with M365 Tools
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Join Melanie Eley, Associate Director, Learning Innovations & Accessibility, and Audrey Bryk-Lee, Instructional Technology Consultant, to learn how to create and share accessible content with M365 tools.
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This segment features instructors who exemplify excellence and innovation in teaching at UNCG.
To nominate yourself or a colleague, please complete the form at go.uncg.edu/minerva-mentions.
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