Introduction to Teaching at Carolina
111 Carroll HallAn interactive session to orient new faculty to teaching at Carolina, including introducing resources and sharing an overview of key partners across campus.
An interactive session to orient new faculty to teaching at Carolina, including introducing resources and sharing an overview of key partners across campus.
Join us for an end-of-day welcome networking reception featuring remarks by the Provost, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, and Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Success. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks served beginning at 5:00 pm, and remarks to begin at … Read more
Hear from a panel of early-career faculty who have come to Carolina in the last 5 years about what they wish they had known when first starting – and what they have learned along the way.
Gradescope is Carolina’s tool to administer and grade online or digitized paper-based homework, quizzes, and exams with open-ended or multiple-choice questions. This session explores how faculty can use Gradescope to effectively administer exams, grade, and deliver feedback to students in … Read more
How can educators help students remain engaged and enthusiastic about learning – and do so without compromising their own well-being? In this interactive workshop, participants discuss concrete practices for the first day(s) of class that promote a positive learning environment … Read more
The Educational Technologies Team will introduce faculty to Canvas, the University’s learning management system, demonstrate Canvas basics, and be available to answer questions. Learn more and register here.
Are you looking for ways to boost student participation and deepen student learning during your class sessions? Use the opening minutes of class to engage students in meaningful learning from the start. This session will provide you with a variety … Read more
n this introductory overview to the administrative support teams for research and scholarship at UNC, faculty will learn about the resources available at Carolina that support finding funding, proposal support, post-award management, and internal collaboration. The session will also introduce … Read more
Teaching & Learning CFE team members will provide drop-in office hours around start-of-semester topics, including generative AI questions, syllabus construction, LMS use, first day plans, etc. You can attend in-person at the CFE or via Zoom. Learn more and … Read more
How can educators help students remain engaged and enthusiastic about learning – and do so without compromising their own well-being? In this interactive workshop, participants discuss concrete practices for the first day(s) of class that promote a positive learning environment … Read more
The syllabus is often the first point of contact between your students and your course. How can you ensure that this important document is inviting, not discouraging? In this session, we’ll review strategies to make your syllabus more welcoming, transparent, … Read more
The Educational Technologies Team will introduce faculty to Canvas, the University’s learning management system, demonstrate Canvas basics, and be available to answer questions. Learn more and register here.
Teaching & Learning CFE team members will provide drop-in office hours around start-of-semester topics, including generative AI questions, syllabus construction, LMS use, first day plans, etc. You can attend in-person at the CFE or via Zoom. Learn more and … Read more
The Educational Technologies Team will introduce faculty to Canvas, the University’s learning management system, demonstrate Canvas basics, and be available to answer questions. CFE Staff will also join the College of Arts and Sciences New Faculty Orientation Learn more … Read more
Whether you are new to Poll Everywhere or are simply looking for a refresher, we will cover some of the basics and leave some time for questions. By the end of the session, participants will be able to align poll … Read more
Are you looking for ways to boost student participation and deepen student learning during your class sessions? Use the opening minutes of class to engage students in meaningful learning from the start. Join us on Zoom to discuss the various … Read more
Current events on and off campus can affect your students and bring difficult topics into your classrooms. These moments offer both challenges and opportunities for instructors. Please join us for a conversation on inclusive practices for engaging students in learning … Read more
Collecting and responding to mid-semester feedback provides instructors with valuable insights to enhance student learning for the remainder of the semester. Join us via Zoom to identify strategies to gather feedback from students and discuss how to respond to student … Read more
Are you looking for ways to boost student participation and engagement during your lectures? Join us to discuss how to structure your class sessions to be more impactful. This session will provide you with a variety of effective, easy-to-implement strategies … Read more
Before you begin migrating your Sakai course content to Canvas, consider using this opportunity to re-revisit the overall design of one or more of your courses. The 2-hour Canvas Course Design Snapshot is designed to help instructors refine their course … Read more
Intended audience:Individuals who have never used ChatGPT, or don’t even know where to get started.This workshop will very basically describe what Generative Artificial Intelligence is (GAI), how to create a ChatGPT account, and then introduce participants to a range of … Read more
The effectiveness of assessments and in-class activities is closely linked to the appropriate level of the question or set of questions being asked. In this workshop, instructors will be introduced to strategies for developing effective question prompts. It will also … Read more
Intended audience: "I’m already using ChatGPT, either personally or professionally, and I want to learn about how other people are making use of it to generate more ideas for how I can use it." This is a follow-up to the … Read more
Intended audience:Individuals who have never used ChatGPT, or don’t even know where to get started.This workshop will very basically describe what Generative Artificial Intelligence is (GAI), how to create a ChatGPT account, and then introduce participants to a range of … Read more
Finding the perfect mentor can be challenging. Research increasingly points to the value of creating a network of mentors that can provide comprehensive support for faculty. But where to begin? In this interactive workshop, participants will determine mentoring/support needs and … Read more
Intended audience: "I’m already using ChatGPT, either personally or professionally, and I want to learn about how other people are making use of it to generate more ideas for how I can use it." This is a follow-up to the … Read more
This workshop introduces participants to a recent publication from Life Sciences Education and offers practical strategies for shifting away from a content-coverage model of course design in favor of devoting more class time to active learning. Learn more and register … Read more
Before you begin migrating your Sakai course content to Canvas, consider using this opportunity to re-revisit the overall design of one or more of your courses. The 2-hour Canvas Course Design Snapshot is designed to help instructors refine their course … Read more
How can educators help students remain engaged and enthusiastic about learning – and do so without compromising their own well-being? In this interactive workshop, participants discuss concrete practices for the first day(s) of class that promote a positive learning environment … Read more
Before you begin migrating your Sakai course content to Canvas, consider using this opportunity to re-revisit the overall design of one or more of your courses. The 2-hour Canvas Course Design Snapshot is designed to help instructors refine their course … Read more
The syllabus is often the first point of contact between your students and your course. How can you ensure that this important document is inviting, not discouraging? In this session, we’ll review strategies to make your syllabus more welcoming, transparent, … Read more
Are you looking for ways to boost student participation and engagement during your lectures? Join us to discuss how to structure your class sessions to be more impactful. This session will provide you with a variety of effective, easy-to-implement strategies … Read more
In-class polling can be used to address a wide range of student engagement goals. Poll Everywhere is the University's centrally supported polling solution, available at no cost to all instructors and students. Whether you are new to Poll Everywhere or … Read more
We live in a world of information overload, cognitive multi-tasking, and bite-sized transfer of information. In higher education, we ask our students to go beyond the headlines, focus for long periods of time, and engage deeply in what they are … Read more
Center for Faculty Excellence and Targeting Equity in Access to Mentoring (TEAM) ADVANCE Spring 2024 Faculty Mentor Training CFE Mentoring and TEAM ADVANCE promote a culture of equitable, accessible, and effective faculty mentoring across campus and across social identities. Our TEAM … Read more
The session will give attendees insight into how the Center for Faculty Excellence supports University faculty. Learn more about the services, resources, and programs available through the CFE. Open to both new and experienced faculty. Registration is through Carolina talent … Read more
Center for Faculty Excellence and Targeting Equity in Access to Mentoring (TEAM) ADVANCE Spring 2024 Faculty Mentor Training CFE Mentoring and TEAM ADVANCE promote a culture of equitable, accessible, and effective faculty mentoring across campus and across social identities. Our TEAM … Read more