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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To conclude Black History Month, this week's teaching tips offer a summary from our recent VOISES panel on Black student experiences here at UNCG.
Close the gap with additional support and offer concrete help. Offer practical advice. Familiarize yourself with administrative and academic support systems. Learn about student health and financial aid programs that may have a direct effect on your black students. Black students have unique challenges. On one hand, they can feel invisible because they may be overlooked. On the other hand they are often viewed as representatives of their group. Each black student’s college experience may contrast greatly from the next. Several resources at UNCG are listed below.
Evaluate your current content in terms of representation. Pay attention to both identity positions and topics connected to your course that might not be adequately represented. Consider using concepts, theories, and/or techniques that represent a variety of identities, cultures, and worldviews. For example, if you are currently using a History text written by a white man but you have the option of using a different text written by a woman of color, choose the latter to change up who is represented in your curriculum.
Diversify your content. Review your content for places where you might be able to find a source that accomplishes your main objectives while also enabling and representing more diverse perspectives and conversations. If there is a diversity-related controversy in your field, consider “teaching the controversy” by assigning multiple perspectives and analyses. Controversial topics can function as good entry points for introducing marginalized authors and perspectives. If you take this route, be sure to review our Inclusive Teaching Resources and the Identifying and Addressing “Hot Moments” and Attending to Intent and Impact to facilitate difficult conversations.
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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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VOISES Panels Return after Spring Break
Viewpoints of Inclusive Student Experiences (VOISES) panels provide insight into key UNCG student experiences in the classroom and beyond. After Spring Break, we are excited to feature the viewpoints of the following student groups:
- Thursday, March 16 | Online and Non-Traditional students
- Wednesday, March 29 | Latina/o/x students
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Adapt Conference Theme Announced: "Making Connections"
May 8 and 9 | Add to Google Calendar
This year's Adapt conference is focusing on helping UNCG faculty make connections with our students, tools, network and themselves. Call for proposals will be open after spring break. Registration starts in April. Stay tuned for more information in the UTLC Newsletter!
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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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| 🌐 Fulbright Student Program Virtual Info Session (first of three sessions)
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Join Dr. Maria Anastasiou to learn more about the Fulbright Student Program application process and how students can receive support at UNCG. The Zoom link for each of the three sessions is go.uncg.edu/fulbright_info.
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| Gather with colleagues in the Faculty Center located centrally on campus (College Ave.) to enjoy a warm beverage and great conversation.
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| 🧑💻 HIPs Virtual Brown Bag | Recording High-Impact Practices (HIPs) in Faculty Success (formerly Activity Insight)
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Bring your lunch to our virtual roundtable discussion to learn more about recording your High-Impact Practice activities into Faculty Success.
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| 🏛 Weatherspoon Art Museum Faculty Workshop | Using an Essential Question to Activate Learning
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Join us for a special faculty workshop on using museum collections in teaching. Open to all faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants. RSVP required (see link below for details).
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This segment features instructors who exemplify excellence and innovation in teaching at UNCG.
We are pleased to announce our next nominee, Judy Fowler!
Click the image below to read the nominee's Words of Wisdom.
To nominate yourself or a colleague, please complete the form at go.uncg.edu/minerva-mentions.
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