Teaching and Learning
Flexible Classrooms Open House
Kenan Labs 125Visit one of our recently renovated classrooms at one of our upcoming open houses! Stop by and chat with instructors who have taught in these spaces, as well as instructional support staff from several campus organizations. These casual events are … Read more
Grading Writing: Using Rubrics for Effective Feedback and Time Management
304 Wilson Library (ground level / bottom floor) Wilson Library, Room 304, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesHave you included any writing assignments for students in your class? How do you plan to grade their work, and how long will it take? While most students are familiar with rubrics, they encounter a wide variety across courses. Instructors … Read more
UNC Digital Badges Innovation Summit
Toy Lounge, Dey HallJoin the Office of Undergraduate Research, University Libraries, BeAM@Carolina, Center for Faculty Excellence, Student Life and Leadership, and the Digital Innovation Lab on Wednesday, March 27 (3:00 PM - 5:00PM) in Toy Lounge (Dey Hall) for the inaugural UNC Digital … Read more
Best Practices for Small Group Activities
Bingham 217Using small group activities during class presents its own set of challenges and opportunities. In this workshop, we will generate examples of potential group work and projects that fit course goals, and reflect on how the instructor’s role changes using … Read more
Best Practices for Small Group Activities
Greenlaw 317Using small group activities during class presents its own set of challenges and opportunities. In this workshop, we will generate examples of potential group work and projects that fit course goals, and reflect on how the instructor’s role changes using … Read more
Survive and Thrive!: A ‘New’ TA Institute
Michael Hooker Research Center (MHRC) 0001 - Blue Cross and Blue Shield Auditorium 135 Dauer Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesRegister for this Institute Survive and Thrive! As a graduate student, being assigned a Teaching Assistant role for the first time—or with an expanded set of TA responsibilities—can feel daunting. This 4-hour institute provides graduate students with functional skills central … Read more
Designing Effective Discussion Prompts
Dey 205The effectiveness of in-class activities is closely linked to the appropriateness of the question or set of questions being asked. In this workshop, instructors will be introduced to strategies for developing effective question prompts. Concepts and techniques covered in this … Read more
SOTL Faculty Learning Community Meeting
304 Wilson Library (ground level / bottom floor) Wilson Library, Room 304, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesBest Practices for Small Group Activities
Kenan Labs 125Using small group activities during class presents its own set of challenges and opportunities. In this workshop, we will generate examples of potential group work and projects that fit course goals, and reflect on how the instructor’s role changes using … Read more