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We will discuss various organizational strategies, such as ways to develop a straightforward main course menu, building in content areas, the difference between sorting materials into folders and learning modules, as well as controlling the visibility of content to students. We will also cover options for adding multimedia elements to your course, such as audio and video, among the variety of other options available in the system. Register at - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1234 Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu More Feb 11 Managing Anxiety, Yours and Theirs 11:00am × Managing Anxiety, Yours and Theirs Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Storrs Campus ROWE 319 Participants will come away with specific strategies for managing their own and their students’ anxieties We will discuss topics such as: • Causes of anxiety: Lack of confidence, Lack of knowledge, lack of preparation, lack of experience, the unknown… Solutions: • Prioritize tasks (It’s not ALL vital or ALL immediate) • work with a partner or friend, seek help from a colleague, a friend, a professional, • establish and follow routines, • move (exercise), get enough rest, • consider how to change the environment to make it more effective for you, breathe, • think positive thoughts and believe in yourself, consider accommodations, laugh- esp. when you want to cry (crying is okay, too) • Managing Student Anxiety: • Give choices • Be Flexible • Listen • Share all relevant information regarding grades, assignments, policies… • Make a connection with your students Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1158 Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu More Feb 11 Honoring and Respecting Difference: Using Discussion to Support Cultural Understanding 12:00pm × Honoring and Respecting Difference: Using Discussion to Support Cultural Understanding Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM Waterbury Campus 326 Culturally responsive education teaches all students to respect and learn from the cultural diversity of their peers. While there are many classroom activities that can help students become more aware of similarities and differences, in this session we will be taking a closer look at how to facilitate deep lasting learning through discussion techniques. Register at - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1244 Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu More Feb 12 Developing and Building Test, Surveys, and Pools in HuskyCT 10:30am × Developing and Building Test, Surveys, and Pools in HuskyCT Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Storrs Campus online Many instructors administer online assessments through HuskyCT, and this one-hour overview session covers the variety of settings that ensure a smooth experience for both you and your students. We will focus on the basics of test creation and a review of the options that determine the test-taking experience for your students. Register at - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1221 Contact Information: edtech@uconn.edu More Feb 12 Giving Feedback 2:00pm × Giving Feedback Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Storrs Campus MCHU 107 This hands-on seminar will provide an overview of research on the role of feedback in learning. You will practice giving feedback on written assignments and use this to reflect on questions such as: Why do we give feedback? What kind of feedback should we give more of? How can we increase the likelihood that students will use our feedback? How can we design feedback that doesn't drain our time? Register at - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1177 Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu More Feb 13 Crafting discussion and dialogue questions 1:00pm × Crafting discussion and dialogue questions Thursday, February 13th, 2020 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM Storrs Campus ROWE 319 For instructors, posing good questions can make the difference for effective class discussion and dialogue. Come share how structured conversations promote critical thinking and build community in classes large and small. We will explore how you can design your course with discussion and dialogue opportunities in class and on HuskyCT, and what to think about when you're crafting good questions for this purpose. Register at - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=1172 Contact Information: stacey.valliere@uconn.edu More Contact Us Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning 368 Fairfield Way, Unit 4001 Storrs, CT 06269-4001 Phone: 860-486-0457 Fax: 860-486-1766 Email: CETL@uconn.edu 2019 CETL Mini-Grant Competition Announcing the winners of the 2019 CETL Mini-Grant Competition The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is pleased to announce the winners of the fall 2019 CETL Mini Grant Competition. Please click here to read the proposal titles from the departments represented in this year's competition! Bring your own device testing Bring your own device (BYOD) testing For faculty looking to move away from paper exams or Scantrons, online testing is available through HuskyCT. Online testing can be offered in the classroom or as at-home assessments. For faculty wishing to administer online testing in the classroom (BYOD testing), CETL and ITS have worked to make this easier. For more information and to register, please click here University-wide Portfolium rollout The Center for Career Development, CETL, ITS, UConn Health, and Honors Program are pleased to announce the university-wide rollout of Portfolium, an e-portfolio system, to all faculty, staff, and students. To learn more about e-portfolios: https://cetl.uconn.edu/portfolios/ The Teaching Professor and 20-Minute Mentor Commons Activate Your Subscription Now! As a member of our campus community this onl...