Faculty are welcome to self-enroll in these CTL courses:
Modules for Teaching Online and Learning Brightspace from the Student Perspective.
Events Calendar
WID
Communicating with Students About AI/ChatGPT
Microsoft TeamsIn this session, we will explore classroom policies and syllabi statements that convey appropriate AI use and/or limits for in varying contexts, and how students might acknowledge such use. We will also discuss how our expectations about these tools connect with UVM’s Code of Academic Integrity. Participants will be provided with a range of sample policies, statements, and guiding prompts and given time to begin drafting language for their future assignments or syllabi during the workshop.
Responding to Final Writing Projects (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsWhen students no longer have a next assignment to complete, and when their work will no longer be revised, how can you use your responding time effectively to the benefit of both you and your students? Join colleagues to talk about adjusting your response strategies for the particular context of the semester’s end.
Responding to Final Writing Projects (Online Session)
Microsoft TeamsWhen students no longer have a next assignment to complete, and when their work will no longer be revised, how can you use your responding time effectively to the benefit of both you and your students? Join colleagues to talk about adjusting your response strategies for the particular context of the semester’s end.
Teaching First-Year Students: Semester Wrap-Up (In-Person)
302 Howe Memorial 302 Howe Memorial LibraryJoin First-Year Seminar, Liberal Arts Scholars Program, English 002, and HCOL86 colleagues to discuss your questions and experiences regarding teaching first-year students and incorporating FWIL (WIL1) outcomes in your courses. This is the second in a series of Friday discussions for the spring semester; attend one, some, or all! In this session, we will check in to see how your semester went and answer your questions. RSVPs required; lunch will be provided.
WID Institute for Course and Assignment Design (In-Person)
302 Howe Memorial 302 Howe Memorial LibraryMay 17 & 18, 9 am-3 pm
Jump start your fall course planning with the support of the WID Institute for Course and Assignment Design! In this redesigned 2-day format, we’ll reflect on your teaching priorities (particularly those connected to writing and information literacy) and outline meaningful assignments that support those priorities. You’ll connect with colleagues, build in support for your students and yourself, and end up with smart, sustainable course outlines, assignment plans, and syllabus revisions. We hope you’ll also leave feeling refreshed and inspired, with important work completed. While working on a WIL1 or WIL2 course isn't required for Institute participation, we will pay special attention to the new Catamount Core and will have activities that support those developing general education courses. A short series of fall meetings will offer conveniently-scheduled opportunities to work on just-in-time topics during the semester.
WID Institute for Course and Assignment Design (In-Person)
302 Howe Memorial 302 Howe Memorial LibraryMay 17 & 18, 9 am-3 pm
Jump start your fall course planning with the support of the WID Institute for Course and Assignment Design! In this redesigned 2-day format, we’ll reflect on your teaching priorities (particularly those connected to writing and information literacy) and outline meaningful assignments that support those priorities. You’ll connect with colleagues, build in support for your students and yourself, and end up with smart, sustainable course outlines, assignment plans, and syllabus revisions. We hope you’ll also leave feeling refreshed and inspired, with important work completed. While working on a WIL1 or WIL2 course isn’t required for Institute participation, we will pay special attention to the new Catamount Core and will have activities that support those developing general education courses. A short series of fall meetings will offer conveniently-scheduled opportunities to work on just-in-time topics during the semester.
Making Your Syllabus Work for You and Your Students
Microsoft TeamsA well-designed syllabus thoughtfully connects course goals with assignments, activities, and assessments and uses an inclusion and equity lens to frame student support. During this workshop, we’ll look at how the language and content of your own syllabus demystifies your course, welcomes students, connects them to resources, and sets you up for more effective and efficient grading. Bring a copy of your syllabus and leave with a plan for final revisions that better serve you and your students.
Communicating with Students About AI/ChatGPT
Microsoft TeamsAs artificial intelligence tools become more available, it’s vital that we engage students in open and clear dialogue about course policies and other potential impacts. In this session, we will explore syllabi statements that address AI use and limits in varying contexts and how our expectations connect with UVM’s Code of Academic Integrity. Participants will be provided with a range of sample policies, statements, and guiding prompts and will leave the session with a heightened sense of the values they wish to communicate to students.
Helping Students Transition to College Writing
Microsoft TeamsDuring this workshop, we’ll explore how you can help your students navigate the new-to-them expectations of college-level writing. Incoming students have many changes to navigate; with your support, they can experience a smoother and more successful transition.
Demystifying the WIL2 Course Designation
Microsoft TeamsWondering what the Catamount Core’s new WIL2 requirement is all about? This short session will offer a brief overview of this new curricular option focused on writing and information literacy in a disciplinary context. We’ll spend most of our time on participants’ questions and comments.
Demystifying the WIL2 Course Designation
Microsoft TeamsRecent BLURB: Wondering what the Catamount Core’s new WIL2 requirement is all about? This session will offer a brief overview of this new curricular option focused on writing and information literacy in a disciplinary context. We’ll spend most of our time on participants’ questions and comments.
Helping Students Transition to College Writing
Microsoft TeamsDuring this workshop, we’ll explore how you can help your students navigate the new-to-them expectations of college-level writing. Incoming students have many changes to navigate; with your support, they can experience a smoother and more successful transition.
Canceled: What to Expect from Students Who’ve Completed Their Foundational Writing Requirement
Microsoft TeamsWondering what you can expect students who've completed the Catamount Core’s WIL1 requirement to have learned? This session will provide a brief overview of the WIL1 requirement (formerly known as FWIL) followed by a discussion of how instructors can build on WIL1 outcomes in other courses.
What to Expect from Students Who’ve Completed Their Foundational Writing Requirement
Microsoft TeamsWondering what you can expect students who've completed the Catamount Core’s WIL1 requirement to have learned? This session will provide a brief overview of the WIL1 requirement (formerly known as FWIL) followed by a discussion of how instructors can build on WIL1 outcomes in other courses.
Responding to Student Writing: Let’s Chat!
Microsoft TeamsResponding to student writing can be both a challenging and rewarding part of teaching. In this open conversation, we’ll share perspectives, looking to understand the dynamics at work in our teaching practices. By talking with peers, we’ll identify strengths to build on and approaches that can reduce stress.
Responding to Student Writing: Let’s Chat!
Microsoft TeamsResponding to student writing can be both a challenging and rewarding part of teaching. In this open conversation, we’ll share perspectives, looking to understand the dynamics at work in our teaching practices. By talking with peers, we’ll identify strengths to build on and approaches that can reduce stress.
Grading with Rubrics in Brightspace
Microsoft TeamsDuring this workshop, we’ll explore how to create and grade with rubrics in Brightspace while keeping fundamental design principles in mind.
Grading with Rubrics in Brightspace
During this workshop, we’ll explore how to create and grade with rubrics in Brightspace while keeping fundamental design principles in mind.
Audio Commenting: A Faster and More Engaging Way to Respond to Student Work
Microsoft TeamsJoin colleagues to learn how audio comments can increase clarity of instructor responses, reduce student stress, and improve grading and responding. Our conversation will help you to fine-tune your approach to feedback and commenting so that you get the results you want. We will demonstrate creating audio comments in Brightspace and other software.
Turnitin: Let’s Talk About Plagiarism Checkers
Microsoft TeamsTurnitin, a "similarity-detection" program, is integrated with Brightspace and can be utilized by instructors. WID has tested Turnitin’s capacities in order to inform decisions about the tool’s use. Join us to discuss WID's observations regarding its function and limitations, and also to explore student motivation and writing integrity.