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Welcome to the weekly UTLC Newsletter for September 21, 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 highlight teaching practices from a recent episode of the Dead Ideas in Teaching Podcast called "What Inclusive Instructors Do."
It's in the Syllabus. As instructors, we often point students to the syllabus as a point of reference for assignment clarification, assessment expectations, and timelines. The syllabus, however, is a foundational resource where we can set the tone for our course with inclusive language and policies and demonstrate to our students that they belong in this course. The UTLC syllabus template includes sample statements consistent with inclusive teaching practices, and the podcast episode goes into great detail on how to update your syllabus with equity in mind.
Know where you can Grow. Creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment with and for our students begins with evaluating our own biases and blind spots. By diversifying the perspectives in texts and other forms of media brought into the (physical or virtual) classroom, we can challenge our own viewpoints and encourage critical discussion to learn from one another. A great online tool to get started is the Harvard Implicit Association Test.
Dive Deeper. "What Inclusive Instructors Do: Principles and Practices for Excellence in College Teaching" (2021) is now available as an eBook through the UNCG Library. This publication is an excellent recource for instructors at any stage of their inclusive teaching journey as it offers frameworks and specific course examples of what inclusive teaching actually looks like in the classroom.
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Featured UTLC Opportunities
- Are you wanting to teach in a hybrid format but not sure how to get started? 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.
- The UTLC:TIO is currently enrolling instructors for Online Learning Level 1, which begins on October 18. For more details and registration information, please visit our Online Learning Levels webpage.
- Save the Date for September gatherings with the UTLC:TIO
- Tomorrow's CoffeeHouse has been postponed due to inclement weather to next Wednesday, September 29 at 9am at the Faculty Center.
- The Biergarten originally scheduled for next Thursday has been postponed indefinitely. We will continue to host CoffeeHouse so please join us when you can!
- UTLC:URSCO is hosting a series of workshops for faculty this fall. Dates, locations, and descriptions are available here.
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We are pleased to announce the next Minerva Mentions nominee, Dr. Jenni Simon! 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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Updates from 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.
We had a great turnout at the kick off event on September 14 at the Faculty Center, and are looking forward to upcoming opportunities to grow this network of international faculty and staff and allied members of this community. To get involved in the community, please join our network on Canvas (click the button below) to meet other members, receive updates about future events and meetings, and contribute your ideas! The group is open to all professional members of UNCG including faculty/instructors, staff, and visiting international scholars.
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In Case You Missed It
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.
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.
Apply to a UNCG Online Teaching Fellow! 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.
For more information and to apply to be an UNCG Online Teaching Fellow.
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