Events Calendar

Feb 7, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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OneDrive for Business is a cloud storage solution that is a secure and modern alternative to your home drive. You are encouraged to move your university files to OneDrive for Business, and this course will teach you how. Learn how to sync files across all your devices and access them anytime or anywhere both online and offline. Learn best practices for file organization and how to initiate migrating your files. To register for this session, visit: https://compliance.hr.uiowa.edu/my_training/...

Feb 7, 2023

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join this session for a fast introduction to Elements of Success. Learn how this learning analytics platform gives students real-time feedback on their performance so they can achieve their desired course goals.  The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development; academic technology and course coordination; learning s...

Feb 8, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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This introductory Microsoft Teams course will give you a high-level overview of how to utilize Microsoft Teams and the tools within to collaborate and communicate with a work group, a project team, or any assortment of people. Topics covered include creating a team, chat, apps/connectors, meetings, and more, and is designed for first time users of Teams and those who would like to ensure they are getting the most out of this organizational tool. To register for this session, go to: https://c...

Feb 8, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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The Information Security and Policy Office (ISPO) host monthly seminars on security-related topics of interest. Seminars are held the second Wednesday of each month, from 11 a.m. to noon, and are open to members of the University and neighbor partnering communities to attend, and keep informed on a variety of Information Security topics of interest. Seminar topics and logistics (i.e. venue information for in-person or links to online sessions) are emailed in advance of each session. 

Feb 9, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Learn more about ICON and meet with other faculty to discuss teaching ideas and solutions related to ICON and other instructional technologies. These sessions are a great way for instructors to connect and see how others are using technology in their classes. The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development; academic...

Feb 14, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Microsoft Teams has so many powerful features! This Microsoft Teams course will show you how to utilize applications in a channel, meeting, or chat to extend the capabilities of your team. We will also talk about using personal applications to help streamline and organize your work within Microsoft Teams, as well as which apps are recommended for use at the University of Iowa. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To register for thi...

Feb 14, 2023

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join this session for a fast introduction to Top Hat. Learn how this student response system can make your classes more interactive, facilitate class discussions, guide lectures, encourage peer instruction, allow for immediate student feedback, and interface directly with ICON's gradebook. Have questions? Want to practice your new tech skills? Stay for an open workshop session after the presentation.  The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive...

Feb 15, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Microsoft Teams offers more than a chance to meet or chat with colleagues. This course will show you how to edit and share files in Teams chat, meeting, or channel. We will also discuss best practices for Team file storage and organization as well as coauthoring files and how to access personal files view. To register for this session, go to: https://compliance.hr.uiowa.edu/my_training/course_enroll_details/TEAFIL . To schedule additional Microsoft Teams training for your department, team, o...

Feb 16, 2023

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Join SCIT for a discussion about artificial intelligence tools and their impact on higher education. Special guest panelists will include: Ibrahim Demir, associate professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering Patrick Fan, Henry B. Tippie Excellence Chair in business analytics Claire Frances, director of the Center for Language and Culture Learning Eva Latterner, assistant director of the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center for Teaching Giovanni Zimotti, director of S...

Feb 17, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Scholarly teaching is informed by evidence-based literature and the knowledge of others as part of a reflective practice. Join us for a faculty-led roundtable to discuss how to get started with scholarly teaching, how it might improve your teaching practice and professional portfolio, and how it enhances teaching and learning excellence on campus. Co-facilitated by the OTLT Center for Teaching’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Faculty Learning Community. Apply to join our faculty...

Feb 20, 2023

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

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Join the Center for Teaching for a series on Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Attend one or all. Bring your lunch and discuss: What Does Fairness and Rigor Mean from a UDL Perspective? (Monday, Feb. 20, 12:15 to 1 p.m.) How Do We Navigate Flexibility and Equity? (Monday, March 6, 12:15 to 1 p.m.) How Can We Think About Accessibility Beyond Accommodation? (Monday, March 27, 12:15 to 1 p.m.) All sessions will be held in the University Capitol Centre Executive Boardroom (UCC 2390). The ...

Feb 21, 2023

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join this session for a fast introduction to Pressbooks. Pressbooks is an easy-to-use book writing software that lets you create a book in all the formats you need to publish. Have questions? Want to practice your new tech skills? Stay for an open workshop session after the presentation.  The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organi...

Feb 23, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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This Microsoft Teams course is designed for "Team Owners," which is anyone who creates a team or has been given that role in an existing Microsoft Team. Team Owners have access to settings and capabilities that members do not see. This training will discuss how best to create a Microsoft team, choose settings based upon your needs, and manage the team throughout its existence and as it grows. We will also go over best practices for organizing all of the aspects of group work that should be t...

Feb 23, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Join this session to learn about the ICON integrated programs that can impact your students' writing assignments, including Peerceptiv, Pressbooks, and Turnitin.  The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development; academic technology and course coordination; learning spaces design and support; and teaching and learnin...

Feb 24, 2023

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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How are students using technology to learn, engage with course materials, and connect with their instructors and peers? Join the Academic Technology Advisory Council for this year’s Student Technology Panel from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, in the University Capitol Centre 2520D to learn how students foster their own learning using technology. Eight students, ranging from first-year to graduate students in a variety of disciplines, will describe their experiences with technology and ...

Feb 28, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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OneDrive for Business is a cloud storage solution that is a secure and modern alternative to your home drive. You are encouraged to move your university files to OneDrive for Business, and this course will teach you how. Learn how to sync files across all your devices and access them anytime or anywhere both online and offline. Learn best practices for file organization and how to initiate migrating your files. To register for this session, visit: https://compliance.hr.uiowa.edu/my_training/...

Feb 28, 2023

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join this session for a fast introduction to ICON Direct. Learn how this digital content program can deliver required materials to students through their ICON course sites, at a Unizin consortium negotiated price discount. The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development; academic technology and course coordination; ...

Mar 1, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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This introductory Microsoft Teams course will give you a high-level overview of how to utilize Microsoft Teams and the tools within to collaborate and communicate with a work group, a project team, or any assortment of people. Topics covered include creating a team, chat, apps/connectors, meetings, and more, and is designed for first time users of Teams and those who would like to ensure they are getting the most out of this organizational tool. To register for this session, go to: https://c...

Mar 2, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Learn more about Top Hat and meet with other faculty to discuss teaching ideas and solutions related to using this engagement tool in your courses. These sessions are a great way for instructors to connect and see how others are using technology in their classes.  The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development; aca...

Mar 3, 2023

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Explore grading systems that foster equitable assessment design and engage in faculty-led discussions about their experiences with alternative grading systems, including ungrading, contract grading, and specifications grading. Participants will have space to consider how it could apply to their teaching context. Co-facilitated by the OTLT Center for Teaching’s Assessing Assessment Faculty Learning Community. Introduction and faculty panel (1 to 2:15 p.m.) and optional sessions on alternativ...

Mar 6, 2023

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

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Join the Center for Teaching for a series on Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Attend one or all. Bring your lunch and discuss: What Does Fairness and Rigor Mean from a UDL Perspective? (Monday, Feb. 20, 12:15 to 1 p.m.) How Do We Navigate Flexibility and Equity? (Monday, March 6, 12:15 to 1 p.m.) How Can We Think About Accessibility Beyond Accommodation? (Monday, March 27, 12:15 to 1 p.m.) All sessions will be held in the University Capitol Centre Executive Boardroom (UCC 2390). The ...

Mar 7, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Microsoft Teams offers more than a chance to meet or chat with colleagues. This course will show you how to edit and share files in Teams chat, meeting, or channel. We will also discuss best practices for Team file storage and organization as well as coauthoring files and how to access personal files view. To register for this session, go to: https://compliance.hr.uiowa.edu/my_training/course_enroll_details/TEAFIL . To schedule additional Microsoft Teams training for your department, team, o...

Mar 7, 2023

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join this session for a fast introduction to ICON Discussions. Learn the features of the ICON Discussion board and how this tool can be used in your courses. Have questions? Want to practice your new tech skills?  The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development; academic technology and course coordination; learning ...

Mar 8, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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This course is designed for users who would like to gain a better understanding about one of the key collaboration tools within Microsoft Teams — Meetings. This training will cover settings available when scheduling a meeting, as well as how to locate and use the controls available during the meeting. We will also cover settings related to accessing recordings and in-meeting chat, notes, and files shared after the meeting is over. This training is best for users that have some familiarity of...

Mar 8, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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The Information Security and Policy Office (ISPO) host monthly seminars on security-related topics of interest. Seminars are held the second Wednesday of each month, from 11 a.m. to noon, and are open to members of the University and neighbor partnering communities to attend, and keep informed on a variety of Information Security topics of interest. Seminar topics and logistics (i.e. venue information for in-person or links to online sessions) are emailed in advance of each session. 

Mar 9, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Microsoft Teams has so many powerful features! This Microsoft Teams course will show you how to utilize applications in a channel, meeting, or chat to extend the capabilities of your team. We will also talk about using personal applications to help streamline and organize your work within Microsoft Teams, as well as which apps are recommended for use at the University of Iowa. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To register for thi...

Mar 9, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Learn more about ICON and meet with other faculty to discuss teaching ideas and solutions related to ICON and other instructional technologies. These sessions are a great way for instructors to connect and see how others are using technology in their classes. The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development; academic...

Mar 16, 2023

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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The UI Support Community for Instructional Technology (SCIT) group meets from 3 to 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. Anyone using or supporting instructional technology at Iowa is welcome to join and discuss best practices, emerging trends, and new instructional technology. To attend, please enter the passcode: SCIT. 

Mar 21, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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How can instructors get the most out of their teaching appointments? In this interactive workshop, discuss the skills that contribute to teaching practice and how they can benefit you in other aspects of your work. Led by Osama Khalid, a Center for Teaching graduate teaching fellow from the UI Department of Computer Science.  The Center for Teaching, part of the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology, advocates for effective, evidence-based, reflective teaching and acts as a collabora...

Mar 21, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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OneDrive for Business is a cloud storage solution that is a secure and modern alternative to your home drive. You are encouraged to move your university files to OneDrive for Business, and this course will teach you how. Learn how to sync files across all your devices and access them anytime or anywhere both online and offline. Learn best practices for file organization and how to initiate migrating your files. To register for this session, visit: https://compliance.hr.uiowa.edu/my_training/...

Mar 23, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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This introductory Microsoft Teams course will give you a high-level overview of how to utilize Microsoft Teams and the tools within to collaborate and communicate with a work group, a project team, or any assortment of people. Topics covered include creating a team, chat, apps/connectors, meetings, and more, and is designed for first time users of Teams and those who would like to ensure they are getting the most out of this organizational tool. To register for this session, go to: https://c...

Mar 23, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Join this session to learn about the ICON integrated programs and functionalities that can help you promote integrity on online assessments, including Turnitin, Respondus LockDown Browser, and ICON Quiz options.  The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development; academic technology and course coordination; learning s...

Mar 27, 2023

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

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Join the Center for Teaching for a series on Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Attend one or all. Bring your lunch and discuss: What Does Fairness and Rigor Mean from a UDL Perspective? (Monday, Feb. 20, 12:15 to 1 p.m.) How Do We Navigate Flexibility and Equity? (Monday, March 6, 12:15 to 1 p.m.) How Can We Think About Accessibility Beyond Accommodation? (Monday, March 27, 12:15 to 1 p.m.) All sessions will be held in the University Capitol Centre Executive Boardroom (UCC 2390). The ...

Mar 28, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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This Microsoft Teams course is designed for "Team Owners," which is anyone who creates a team or has been given that role in an existing Microsoft Team. Team Owners have access to settings and capabilities that members do not see. This training will discuss how best to create a Microsoft team, choose settings based upon your needs, and manage the team throughout its existence and as it grows. We will also go over best practices for organizing all of the aspects of group work that should be t...

Mar 28, 2023

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join this session for a fast introduction to Peerceptiv. Learn how this ICON integrated program can simplify peer review assignments for large courses and how the Team Evaluation function can open a window of accountability into group projects. Have questions? Want to practice your new tech skills? The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, ...

Mar 30, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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OneDrive for Business is a cloud storage solution that is a secure and modern alternative to your home drive. You are encouraged to move your university files to OneDrive for Business, and this course will teach you how. Learn how to sync files across all your devices and access them anytime or anywhere both online and offline. Learn best practices for file organization and how to initiate migrating your files. To register for this session, visit: https://compliance.hr.uiowa.edu/my_training/...

Apr 4, 2023

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join this session for a fast introduction to Top Hat. Learn how this student response system can make your classes more interactive, facilitate class discussions, guide lectures, encourage peer instruction, allow for immediate student feedback, and interface directly with ICON's gradebook. Have questions? Want to practice your new tech skills? Stay for an open workshop session after the presentation.  The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive...

Apr 6, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Learn more about Top Hat and meet with other faculty to discuss teaching ideas and solutions related to using this engagement tool in your courses. These sessions are a great way for instructors to connect and see how others are using technology in their classes.  The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development; aca...

Apr 11, 2023

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join this session for a fast introduction to Pressbooks. Pressbooks is an easy-to-use book writing software that lets you create a book in all the formats you need to publish. Have questions? Want to practice your new tech skills? Stay for an open workshop session after the presentation.  The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organi...

Apr 13, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Learn more about ICON and meet with other faculty to discuss teaching ideas and solutions related to ICON and other instructional technologies. These sessions are a great way for instructors to connect and see how others are using technology in their classes. The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development; academic...

Apr 18, 2023

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join this session for a fast introduction to Gradescope. Learn how this program can help you and your TAs grade faster and more consistently. Have questions? Want to practice your new tech skills? Stay for an open workshop session after the presentation. The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development; academic tech...

Apr 20, 2023

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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The UI Support Community for Instructional Technology (SCIT) group meets from 3 to 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. Anyone using or supporting instructional technology at Iowa is welcome to join and discuss best practices, emerging trends, and new instructional technology. To attend, please enter the passcode: SCIT. 

Apr 25, 2023

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join this session for a fast introduction to UICapture. Learn how UICapture can be used to record, upload, manage, and share lecture recordings as well as produce audio/video files made for in and out of the classroom. Have questions? Want to practice your new tech skills? Stay for an open workshop session after the presentation.  The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty developmen...

Apr 27, 2023

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Engaging students can be challenging. Learn how to apply evidence-based teaching methods in a way that enables students and instructor to feel authentic and comfortable in the classroom. Led by Samantha Warren, a Center for Teaching graduate teaching fellow from the UI Department of Math. The Center for Teaching, part of the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology, advocates for effective, evidence-based, reflective teaching and acts as a collaborative partner in sparking and shaping c...

May 2, 2023

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join this session for a fast introduction to Peerceptiv. Learn how this ICON integrated program can simplify peer review assignments for large courses and how the Team Evaluation function can open a window of accountability into group projects. Have questions? Want to practice your new tech skills? The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, ...

May 4, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Learn more about Top Hat and meet with other faculty to discuss teaching ideas and solutions related to using this engagement tool in your courses. These sessions are a great way for instructors to connect and see how others are using technology in their classes.  The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development; aca...

May 11, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Learn more about ICON and meet with other faculty to discuss teaching ideas and solutions related to ICON and other instructional technologies. These sessions are a great way for instructors to connect and see how others are using technology in their classes. The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) provides integrated, comprehensive, expert partnership in teaching and learning through faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development; academic...

May 18, 2023

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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The UI Support Community for Instructional Technology (SCIT) group meets from 3 to 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. Anyone using or supporting instructional technology at Iowa is welcome to join and discuss best practices, emerging trends, and new instructional technology. To attend, please enter the passcode: SCIT. 

Aug 1, 2023

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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We will explore strategies for developing welcoming and learner-centered syllabi, revisit syllabus materials to make them more transparent and inclusive, and personalize syllabus statements (e.g., DEI statement). This casual retreat will include dedicated time and space for participants to work on their syllabus drafts.  The Center for Teaching, part of the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology, advocates for effective, evidence-based, reflective teaching and acts as a collaborative ...

Aug 8, 2023

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Learn how to design assignments leveraging the Transparency in Leaning and Teaching (TILT) framework, which a growing body of evidence indicates improves students’ learning experiences and creates more equitable courses. This casual retreat will include dedicated time and space for participants to plan assignments. The Center for Teaching, part of the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology, advocates for effective, evidence-based, reflective teaching and acts as a collaborative partne...