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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Part of teaching for equity and inclusion is to assess our personal awareness as well as the lived experiences of the students in our classroom. Presenting opportunities for students to voice the various lenses and perspectives that they bring in concert with their classmates allows for effective and meaningful learning experiences. In the Practical Tools to Empathize with Your Learners article you are given three tools:
- Empathy Maps give insight to what your student is thinking and feeling, what they see and observe, examination of what they say and do, what's working and not working and finally what do they hear from their peers, other instructors and what voices are saying outside of the classroom.
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Learning Personas help when designing your learning experience for your course. It takes those experiences of real learners into a representative learner based on learner feedback not assumptions
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Learner Journey Maps provide an opportunity to design a larger learning experience and consider a full experience through a major or discipline. You are examining what your students are asking, thinking, feeling and doing.
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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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| Faculty Feedback Needed | Burgundy Zone (disability awareness education and training effort)
The Burgundy Zone (BZ) program is in development! BZ (similar to the existing Safe Zone,Trans Zone, Green Zone and Indigenous Safe Space) will provide disability awareness education and training for UNCG students, staff, and faculty. BZ’s goal is to change the campus culture so that it is more inclusive and supportive of people with disabilities and chronic conditions. We need your participation in the Campus Culture & Environment Employee Survey (linked below) to help with the development of this program. The survey is anonymous and should take about 10-20 minutes to complete. Please complete the survey by February 17.
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Recording Available | Faculty Panel About Teaching in Microsoft Teams
On January 26, Information Technology Services (ITS) hosted a virtual panel discussion featuring faculty from universities across the country that teach in Microsoft Teams. The recording is now available to watch and more information about the Microsoft Teams transition is available here.
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Reminder | Join the UTLC for a Website Focus Group!
We invite you to join us for a 1 hour focus group in February to continue gathering ideas, needs, and expectations from campus partners as we work to update our website, utlc.uncg.edu. Please click the link below to sign up for a face-to-face or virtual focus group. Thank you for your time and ongoing support of the UTLC! Please contact Project Manager Miranda Lim at mvbradle@uncg.edu with any questions.
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Reminders | UTLC Program Registration
The UTLC is offering many events and programs this semester. Click the links below to learn more about each opportunity and register!
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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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| ✍️ How to Write a Good URCA Proposal
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This workshop is designed for faculty interested in developing a competitive proposal for support through the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Award (URCA) program. We will focus on the basics of research at the undergraduate level, student and faculty benefits and expectations, as well as tips for engaging students in meaningful scholarly experiences.
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| 📣 VOISES Panel | Veteran and Military-Affiliated Students
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Join us for a student VOISES panel centering the experiences of veteran and military-affiliated students. Open to all faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants.
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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, Dr. Todd Madigan!
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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World Hijab Day Event | February 1 at 5:30 pm in Bryan 212
The Muslim Student Association and the sisters of Chi Upsilon Sigma invite all faculty and students to celebrate World Hijab Day.
Come on out and learn about what the Hijab is, what it represents, how it’s worn in different countries, hear Muslim women’s stories about their Hijab journey, participate in a Q&A session, and last but not least you’ll have the opportunity to try on different Hijab styles if you’d like at our Hijab Try-on station! Food will also be provided!
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| Nominate Students to be a Peer Academic Leader (PAL)
Peer Academic Leaders (PALs) serve new students as advocates, teaching assistants, and mentors in the FYE 101: Succeed at the G class, a MAC Foundations course. FYE 101 is a new student transition seminar course that equips students with the tools and resources to be successful in college. PALs have a distinct leadership opportunity to help students transition during their first year. Click Here For a Full Job Description.
For any more questions about this position, please contact Mackenzie Radford at mrwinslo@uncg.edu or visit the website.
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