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Rather than wait for end-of-course evaluations, faculty can collect and use student feedback throughout the semester to adjust their teaching. Join us on September 21 to learn about Classroom Assessment Techniques and other informal or formal ways to gather student … Read more
During the pandemic, many instructors offered students flexibility and kindness that in the past may have been viewed as lenient or even indulgent: instructors relaxed late penalties, revised syllabi to be less punitive and more positive, and worked to recognize … Read more
Gradescope is UNC’s new 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 use Gradescope to effectively administer exams, grade, and deliver feedback to students in … Read more
There are numerous ways to quickly incorporate in-class writing activities to engage students, help move their ideas forward, improve writing and editing capacities, and develop critical thinking skills. Dr. Abels will demonstrate several in-class writing activities that you can quickly … Read more
Gradescope is UNC’s new 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 use Gradescope to effectively administer exams, grade, and deliver feedback to students in … Read more
The Center for Faculty Excellence and the Program for Public Discourse are excited to present a new workshop series aimed at engaging with “Wicked Issues” in the classroom. Wicked issues, or wicked problems, are characterized by their complexity, their lack … Read more
The Equity in Teaching Institute (EqTI) takes place virtually or in person over two days. During the two days of our institute, we will reflect on who our students are, how our courses can equitably meet our students’ needs, and … Read more
The Equity in Teaching Institute (EqTI) takes place virtually or in person over two days. During the two days of our institute, we will reflect on who our students are, how our courses can equitably meet our students’ needs, and … Read more
Join us on November 3 for session 2 of the 3-part workshop series "From Wicked People to Wicked Issues," a collaboration between the CFE and the Program for Public Discourse. We will model one facilitation technique for grappling with wicked … 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. Participants will be able … Read more
Registration is open for CFE’s Course Design Institute to be held via Zoom on December 12 and 14 at 12:30-4:30 PM, and December 16 at 9:00AM - 12:00PM Join other colleagues to learn about backward design and to develop your course … Read more
Join us on December 7 for the third and final workshop in the "Wicked Issues" series, a collaboration between the Program for Public Discourse and the CFE. In this interactive session designed for instructors, participants will work individually and with … Read more
UNC Libraries and the CFE are offering this in-person, half-day workshop on creating effective course assignments using the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite of software tools. Adobe CC is available for free to UNC instructors and students. No previous expertise with … Read more
Registration is open for CFE’s Course Design Institute to be held via Zoom on December 12 and 14 at 12:30-4:30 PM, and December 16 at 9:00AM - 12:00PM Applications close on December 2 Join other colleagues to learn about backward design … 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 December 13 session, we’ll review strategies to make your syllabus more … Read more
Registration is open for CFE’s Course Design Institute to be held via Zoom on December 12 and 14 at 12:30-4:30 PM, and December 16 at 9:00AM - 12:00PM Applications close on December 2 Join other colleagues to learn about backward design … Read more
Registration is open for CFE’s Course Design Institute to be held via Zoom on December 12 and 14 at 12:30-4:30 PM, and December 16 at 9:00AM - 12:00PM Applications close on December 2 Join other colleagues to learn about backward design … Read more
UNC instructors, mark your calendars! The next CFE Faculty Showcase on teaching will be held over two days: online on March 23, 2023 and in-person at The Carolina Club on March 24, 2023. Early registration is now open to all … 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
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 their … Read more
Join ITS Educational Technologies for this crash course on teaching in Canvas! This is a great option for instructors who are new to Canvas and want to quickly get their courses ready right before spring classes begin. Instructors also have … Read more
Join ITS Educational Technologies for this crash course on teaching in Canvas! This is a great option for instructors who are new to Canvas and want to quickly get their courses ready right before spring classes begin. Instructors also have … 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
In-class, small group activities can help students engage with one another and with course materials. Research shows small group work can enhance higher-order thinking, improve mastery of course concepts, promote diverse views, and lead to deep learning. Learn 10 or … Read more
In this interactive workshop, participants will determine mentoring/support needs and identify potential mentors, sponsors, and other supports. Early-career faculty and mid-career faculty, both fixed-term and tenure-track are welcome. Learn more and register here
Developing good prompts for discussion, assignments, and exams can help push students to think critically and achieve higher-order learning objectives. This January 24 workshop will explore the characteristics of higher-order prompts and how to use them throughout your courses. We … Read more
ChatGPT is an AI model that generates content based on a natural language prompt. It has been in the news recently and has sparked lively discussion on the implications of AI in the classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to … Read more
Location: 304 Wilson Library (lower level near CFE) or via Zoom Speaker: Dr. Brandon Sheridan, Elon University Description: Dr. Sheridan will share results from his research on college teaching summarized in How Often Does Active Learning Occur? Perception vs Reality. … Read more
TEAM ADVANCE invites faculty to register for our Spring 2023 Faculty Mentor Training. This five-part interactive workshop series is open to all faculty seeking to enhance their mentoring skills, emphasizing equitable and intersectional mentoring skills to support mentees of diverse … Read more
ChatGPT is an AI model that generates content based on a natural language prompt. It has been in the news recently and has sparked lively discussion on the implications of AI in the classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to … Read more
ChatGPT is an AI model that generates content based on a natural language prompt. It has been in the news recently and has sparked lively discussion on the implications of AI in the classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to … Read more
Location: Pleasants Room in Wilson Library, or via Zoom Speaker: Dr. Rachel Penton, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Description: Dr. Penton will discuss ways the CREATE Method (Consider, Read, Elucidate the hypotheses, Analyze and interpret the data, and … 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 February 9 to discuss the … Read more
In this session, participants will learn about the Carolina Digital Repository and the ways in which it can be used for their scholarship and teaching. Additionally, they will learn the fundamentals of open access and about UNC's Open Access Policy. … Read more
Making time for a mental health break during the semester can be challenging, but it’s important to recharge every day. Research suggests that crafting, like knitting, contributes to well-being in adults and that some types of crafting, such as doodling, … 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 to identify strategies to gather feedback from students and discuss how to respond to student feedback. Participants … Read more
ChatGPT is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model that generates written content based on a natural language prompt. Since launching last Fall, faculty across higher education have engaged in discussions to consider the impact on how they teach and how we … Read more
Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) are simple and versatile activities that can be integrated in any classroom context to provide feedback on teaching and learning. Join us at this workshop to discuss how CATs are informed by the science on teaching … Read more
Registration is open for the next CFE Course Design Institute on March 13, 14, and 15, which will be held from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM on Zoom. Join other colleagues to learn about backward design and to develop your course … Read more
ChatGPT is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model that generates written content based on a natural language prompt. Since launching last Fall, faculty across higher education have engaged in discussions to consider the impact on how they teach and how … Read more
Registration is open for the next CFE Course Design Institute on March 13, 14, and 15, which will be held from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM on Zoom. Applications close on March 8 Join other colleagues to learn about backward design … Read more
Registration is open for the next CFE Course Design Institute on March 13, 14, and 15, which will be held from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM on Zoom. Applications close on March 8 Join other colleagues to learn about backward design … Read more
Registration is open for the next CFE Course Design Institute on March 13, 14, and 15, which will be held from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM on Zoom. Applications close on March 8 Join other colleagues to learn about backward design … Read more
Location: Pleasants Room in Wilson Library, or via Zoom Speaker: Dr. Daniel “Danny” Oppenheimer, Carnegie Mellon University Description: Despite a large literature demonstrating the importance of agency/autonomy in student motivation and achievement, there has been little focus on developing specific, … Read more
We are putting together an exciting program featuring diverse instructors speaking about a wide range of timely topics. Register and mark your calendar for the 9th Faculty Showcase on Teaching on March 23 (via Zoom) and March 24 (at the Carolina Club). Contact Emily Boehm with any questions.
We are putting together an exciting program featuring diverse instructors speaking about a wide range of timely topics. Register and mark your calendar for the 9th Faculty Showcase on Teaching on March 23 (via Zoom) and March 24 (at the Carolina Club). Contact Emily Boehm with any questions.
The Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes serves and supports the academic needs of UNC student-athletes throughout their collegiate experience. Join us on to hear from Assistant Provost and ASPSA Director Dr. Michelle Brown about how faculty can help student-athletes thrive in … Read more
Register by April 27th to join Carolina colleagues in the CFE Summer Writing Groups (SWG). Now in its 10th year, this program brings together faculty from all disciplines and career stages into small peer groups that meet regularly throughout the … Read more
Support for the Sakai learning management system will be discontinued at the end of Spring 2024 semester. For many instructors, this summer will be the best opportunity to migrate their Sakai courses to Canvas. The CFE is partnering with ITS-Educational … Read more
Making time for a mental health break can be challenging, but it’s important to recharge every day. Research suggests that crafting, like knitting, contributes to well-being in adults and that some types of crafting, such as doodling, can help with … Read more
Registration is open for the next CFE Course Design Institute, June 6-8 (via Zoom). Join other Carolina faculty and instructors to learn about backward design and to develop your course syllabus and plans for your spring course. The deadline to apply … Read more