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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This week we present the next tip in our "What's Working" video series created by UNCG instructors, for UNCG instructors. Each video will be under 5 minutes and features tips you can immediately implement in your classroom.
In this week's video, Hannah Grannemann, Assistant Professor and Director of Arts Administration, shares how she helps her students learn and even love working in groups. She shares a step-by-step process for scaffolding students' group work experience that addresses commonly encountered challenges. Here are a few additional resources if you would like to learn more about supporting students in group projects:
And don't forget to register for the 2023 Adapt Conference: Making Connections on May 8 and 9 to explore more teaching and learning topics!
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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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| New Episode | Small Steps, Big Impact Podcast
Episode 20 of the Small, Steps Big Impact podcast features a discussion with host Nodia Mena on the intersection of research, teaching, and EDI featuring Dr. Gabriela Livas Stein, professor and department head of Psychology.
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| Reminder | Registration Open for 2023 MAC Teaching Institute
Are you teaching or planning to teach a MAC course this coming year? Are you designing a new MAC course, or just want to learn more about UNCG’s new general education program? Are you interested in connecting with colleagues and sharing your experiences? All instructors (including graduate assistants) are welcome to join the MAC Teaching Institute on May 15 & 16. Click the button below to learn more and register now!
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| UNCG Powwow this Saturday (April 22) on the Quad! Grand Entry at noon.
Continue to support the Indigenous Safe Space Network on campus. All UNCG Faculty and Staff are welcome at the UNCG Powwow on the Quad (between the Coleman Building and Moran Commons) on April 22. Grand Entry begins at noon (official start of the event). The event is free and will feature traditional dance and Native vendors.
The event is hosted by the UNCG Native American Student Association annually with support from the Chancellor's Office, the Office of Intercultural Engagement, and Campus Activities and Programs. Read about Powwows and Powwow Dance here.
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| All UNCG faculty, staff, and students now have access to LinkedIn Learning!
LinkedIn Learning is an on-demand library of instructional videos covering topics in technology, business, and creative skills. ITS has curated an Outlook playlist that will help you get up to speed as we prepare for the upcoming faculty/staff email migration the weekend of April 21-23. Read how to access LinkedIn Learning and watch a short video about how to get started.
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| Reminder | Register for this year's Adapt Conference
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 is now available at adapt.uncg.edu
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Final Reminder | URSCO Faculty Fellows
The Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creativity Office (URSCO) seeks 3 UNCG teaching faculty and/or staff members to serve as URSCO Faculty Fellows for the 2023-24 academic year to integrate research-skills and/or experiences into first- and second-year undergraduate courses, especially those that serve UNCG’s General Education program (Minerva’s Academic Curriculum). Summer Faculty Fellow Support available. Deadline: April 21, 2023.
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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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| ✍️ 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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| 📶 2023 Adapt Conference: Making Connections
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UNCG's 4th Annual Adapt Conference for Teaching and Learning will feature virtual sessions and the option for an in-person workshop on Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility. The conference is free and open to all instructors/educators at UNCG.
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| 🧑🏫 2023 MAC Teaching Institute
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The Minerva's Academic Curriculum (MAC) Institute is an opportunity for all instructors teaching within UNCG's general education curriculum to learn more about the program and connect with colleagues. Lunch will be provided both days of the institute.
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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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