We hope that you are enjoying the last of summer and you feel excited and ready for the semester ahead. The Center for Teaching Excellence is here to support and inspire you in your preparations.
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Information about the Teaching Day program, including a keynote with Provost Balleisen
- Advice for what to do on the first day of class
- Fall workshop preview
- Blackboard guides and workshops
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The Teaching Day program is live, including a keynote featuring Provost Balleisen! |
When: Friday, October 2, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Where: 3rd Floor, University Student Center
Join us for dynamic sessions from GW educators, morning coffee, lunch, and other opportunities to connect with colleagues. The day will conclude with a special interactive keynote session with Provost Balleisen on the future of education at GW. Explore the program and register to attend all or any part of the day!
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| CTE Resource Spotlight:
What to Do on the First Day of Class |
The first day of class is full of energy and excitement, but also nerves for both students and instructors. This guide helps you design a first day of class that goes beyond reading the syllabus together, creates a positive environment for your students from the beginning, and gives them a taste of what the semester will look like.
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Explore our full Fall 2026 workshop schedule! Everyone is welcome to attend any workshop regardless of their teaching experience or their previous experience with the topic. Register using the form below, and you will receive a calendar invitation with the Zoom link.
Here are some of the many upcoming sessions:
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- Making Reading Matter to Students | Wednesday, September 9, 12 noon–1 p.m.
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AI Foundations: The Benefits and Risks of AI Tools in Teaching and Learning | Tuesday, September 15, 2–3 p.m.
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Why Are We Doing That? Transparency Beyond Assignments | Thursday, September 17, 12 noon–12:30 p.m.
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Dialogue Across Differences in the Classroom | Monday, September 21, 11 a.m.–12 noon
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Low-Tech/No-Tech Classrooms: Can Reducing Technology Increase Engagement? | Wednesday, September 23, 10–11 a.m.
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Interested, but can’t make it? Sign up anyway! We send slides and resources to all those who register. You can also request that we come to your unit to offer the workshop at a time that works for you and your colleagues.
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Pre-Semester Teaching Consultations |
Looking for a thought partner as you finalize your syllabi for fall? Trying something new next semester that you want feedback on from a pedagogical expert? CTE staff are available to consult with you about your teaching questions and new ideas.
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Set up your fall course on Blackboard |
ITL has various resources to help you get started and manage your course.
Guides:
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Easily convert your fall course to Blackboard Ultra |
Blackboard Ultra is the modern version of Blackboard’s LMS, designed to provide a more intuitive and student‑centered experience. Its streamlined, mobile‑friendly interface simplifies course management and introduces powerful features that support effective teaching and learning.
You can now convert your course to Ultra on your own! When you open your course for the first time, look for the popup “Try the Ultra Course View!”
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The ITL is readily available to assist you in a one-on-one consultation and provide technical assistance on Blackboard and other learning technologies. To reach them, call 202-994-0485 or email itl@gwu.edu.
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