The Gies Teaching and Learning Team will be hosting a series of workshops designed for junior faculty (0 - 3 years of teaching experience) on the foundations and best practices of course design, assessments, classroom management, inclusive and equitable teaching, and the effective use of learning technologies. Senior faculty who would like a refresher on any of these topics are also welcome to participate. The orientation consists of a series of hands-on workshops that combine synchronous instruction with asynchronous learning activities. The orientation will be held from August 8 to 19.

This two-week orientation consists of four modules designed to assist you in creating a great learning experience for your students and to support faculty success in teaching regardless of course delivery mode.

1) Introduction to course design
2) Assessment strategies and student feedback
3) Course technologies for synchronous and asynchronous engagement
4) Effective classroom management

The synchronous Zoom sessions will be held on the following dates and times:

1) Tuesday, August 9, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
2) Thursday, August 11, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
3) Tuesday, August 16, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
4) Thursday, August 18, 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Participants should expect to commit approximately 12 hours to complete the program (four 90 minute synchronous sessions and approximately 6 hours of asynchronous activities consisting of readings and individual and group assignments). Recordings will be available for later review and for those unable to attend the live sessions.

The registration deadline is Monday, August 1, 12:00 PM CDT