Teaching Tips

This section is full of timely and evidence-based practices to apply in your teaching. Enjoy these tips about integrating tech into your courses across delivery formats.

Choosing the right Tools. With so many options, choosing the right tech tool can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, ITS Learning Technologies recently released a webinar recording to guide you in selecting UNCG-supported tools for your courses. The recording is now available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T0HFDZP5ooE

The Versatility of Google Jamboard. Digital whiteboards have taken off in the time of COVID, offering an interactive and flexible environment for students to collaborate and engage with content. Jamboard is Google Workspace application that can be used in any delivery format to facilitate mind maps, jigsaw discussion activities, and more! Reach out to your Instructional Technology Consultant (ITC) if you have questions about integrating new tools into your teaching practices.

Podcasts, please. If you are looking to amp up your course content or explore deliverable formats for student projects, podcasts may be a great option for you to consider. Check out this recently published article that outlines various ways to integrate podcasts into your classroom. You can even record in the podcasting studio of the Production Suite located at 1100 W. Market St.

Featured UTLC Opportunities

Research and Funding

Advancement of Teaching and Learning (ATL) Grants now available. Applications for an ATL Fellowship Grant (due September 15) or an ATL Mini-Grant (due October 8).
Call for Applications: URSCO Faculty Fellows. The Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creativity Office (URSCO) seeks applications for 4 - 5 UNCG teaching faculty and/or staff members to serve as URSCO Faculty Fellows for the 2021-22 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).
[New!] The UNC System has announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the UNC Undergraduate Research Award Program, in the areas of Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs), Inclusive Excellence, and Digital Learning. Internal Deadline: Proposals are due by EOB on September 29, 2021, and should be submitted to Lee Phillips (plphilli@uncg.edu), with UNC URPA in the subject line.

Programs and Gatherings (Events Calendar)

Today is the last day to sign up for Fall 2021 UTLC Literary Circles. Don't miss out on this semester's great lineup of books!

Introducing 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.

In collaboration with the UTLC and International Programs Center, the International Faculty and Staff Network will hold a kick off event at the Faculty Center on Tuesday, September 14 from 10-11 am. Coffee and snacks will be available to go, and the event is open to any faculty or staff members who are interested in learning more about this network. We hope to see you there!

Following this event, we will send more information about connecting with this group in a virtual setting.

Other Announcements

Want to learn more about MAC? UNCG will host a casual drop-in informational event for faculty, advisors, staff and administrators interested in learning more about MAC. Stop by anytime on Wednesday, September 1 between noon-3pm in the new Nursing Instructional Building, Rooms 510 + 511.
Remember that Starfish is an essential tool for instructors to provide feedback and help in dispering timely resources to undergraduate students throughout the semester. You can access Starfish directly at starfish.uncg.edu.

In Case You Missed It

Register today for virtual training sessions open to UNCG students, faculty, and staff covering everything from Qualtrics (beginner and intermediate) to SPSS and SAS.
With the launch of Minerva's Academic Curriculum (MAC) this semester, please be aware of the associated launch events and MAC Mondays webinar series for campus-wide support being offered.
In addition to MAC Mondays, UNCG is also offering webinar series on both Research and Applications and Online Learning and Innovation. Detailed information about each series - including registration - is available here.
Request Scheduled Panopto Recordings. Interested in lecture capture? ITS can automate Panopto recording in face-to-face classes. To schedule your recordings, please fill out this form. Learn more about Panopto at UNCG.

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