Past Events
In this workshop, participants will learn the basic outline of a lesson and practice creating these steps for their own teaching material: the objective, introduction, activity, wrap-up, and assessment. We will dwell on the “activity” stage to discuss scaffolding techniques. Finally, participants will brainstorm assessment methods to check if their lesson plans were successful. Instructors will leave with a useable lesson plan for their classrooms.
Learn how using Gradescope can provide high quality, fast feedback to students while dramatically increasing grading efficiency of homework and exams.
Explore, experiment, and create with colleagues as we engage with principles of open pedagogy and the creation and use of open educational resources (OER).
Learn how using Gradescope can provide high quality, fast feedback to students while dramatically increasing grading efficiency of homework and exams.
Telling someone “no” is challenging already. So how do you say “no” to your supervisor or professor while maintaining a positive relationship? In this presentation we will come up with different techniques and suggestions on how to improve your negotiation and communication skills.
Students with disabilities: How do I provide equal access and foster inclusion through academic accommodations?
The Disability Studies Awareness Speaker Series is a monthly event organized by the Texas Center for Disability Studies in partnership with colleges across the University of Texas in an effort to raise awareness, share knowledge, and learn how to incorporate DS into the classroom and UT environment.
As a graduate student, you assume many roles: teacher, instructor, as well as student. In this workshop, you will learn about and apply theories of self-directed learning to students and oneself’s achievement, as well as gain strategies about setting expectations and working effectively with students and faculty.