On the Horizon: Substantial Classroom Technology Improvements
Thanks to excellent instructor feedback and engagement, particularly around instructors that taught in one of our Classroom of the Future rooms, our team is preparing to begin the roll out of the next classroom technology standard. Review the full news article including a teaser trailer, additional resources, and examples of how the improvements can transform the teaching and learning experience.
Spotlight on the Ally WYSIWYG Instructor Feedback Tool
The Ally "What You See is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) feedback tool within bCourses offers a streamlined approach to ensuring the accessibility of course content. It operates within the Rich Content Editor, where users can easily access it by selecting "Edit" on the desired Page. The tool provides an accessibility score, guiding users to identify and address accessibility errors. This tool also allows course creators to confidently produce materials catering to a broader range of learners, fostering an inclusive educational experience. Users can review this Ally WYSIWYG Instructor Feedback Tool video tutorial for further guidance or contact [email protected].
Reflective Teaching
As we near the end of the semester, reflecting on our teaching experiences, from the effectiveness of assignments to the opportunities for student interaction, is key to refining our courses and overall teaching practice. Reflective teaching can also help us gain closure on what may have felt like an especially long and challenging semester. Review approaches to reflective teaching
Academic Innovation Studio (AIS)
The AIS is a great hubspace for in-person consultations, events & meetings, and drop-in support & resources. To make an event reservation request, check the Dwinelle 127 bCal for availability. If your proposed date and time is available, submit your event request via the booking request form.
Upcoming Events and Workshops
Honoring Berkeley's Brightest Stars April 23 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm | West Pauley Ballroom, MLK Student Center The Academic Senate’s Committee on Teaching cordially invites you to the 64th Annual Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) ceremony and reception to honor five faculty recognized this year for their inspiring and transformational teaching. 2024 Teaching & Learning Conference May 3 | 9:10 am - 4:30 pm | International House
The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) warmly invites the instructional community to the Teaching and Learning Conference this May. This event aims to foster a community of colleagues engaged in effective teaching and learning on our campus and present model cases of educators experimenting with a diverse range of teaching and learning strategies in UC Berkeley classrooms. Learn more and register today!
Research, Teaching, & Learning (RTL) offers a wide variety of workshops each month, to provide you with essential teaching tools and best practices to excel in your teaching efforts.
Next up: Boosting Group Engagement with Peerceptiv Team Member Evaluation
April 25 | 11:00 - 12:00 pm | via Zoom
Please visit theRTL Events webpageto learn more and to register for workshops.
Time to Chat
We're also seekingFaculty Coffee Chatleaders! If you have a compelling idea or best practice, we welcome all members of the instructional community to contribute. Useour formto submit your proposal and join us in fostering a vibrant community of shared insights and knowledge.
Opportunities Across Campus
New Identity Theft Protection Through Experian
UC launched a new university-paid Identity Theft Protection Program through Experian, as of April 1, 2024. All benefit-eligible faculty, staff, and retirees will be automatically enrolled, but you'll need to take action to get the most out of your membership. Learn more about the program
Berkeley Dining Wants Your Feedback
Faculty/Staff are invited to take part in a 10-minute survey from Berkeley Dining services to help improve the dining options available to the campus community. The online survey is confidential and available through April 21st. As a thank you to participants, they will be automatically entered to win $25 Amazon gift cards. Take the survey
Fostering Connections: Conference On Teaching Writing The Bay Area Writing Project presents the Inaugural Conference on Teaching Writing that will take place on Friday, August 2, 2024 at the UC Berkeley School of Education. This event aims to foster a community of writing instructors and educators in the Bay Area from different grade levels and disciplines to discuss, learn about, and improve teaching writing practices. Learn more and review the call for proposals
RTL's Quick Support + Consultation Options
RTL offers many services virtually and in-person to support the needs of the instructional and research communities. Review RTL's Quick Support Options, as well consultation information below:
Consultations for bCourses, iClicker Cloud, Kaltura, & more:
Book your appointment now for a virtual consultation via Calendly! In-person consultations for bCourses are available in the Academic Innovation Studio (AIS) by appointment Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm.Classroom Technology Consultation:Schedule a consultationto try out and learn about technology options to support your teaching in our classrooms.Consultations for Teaching Conversations Meet with a Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) consultant viaCalendlyto discuss syllabus and assignment design, student engagement approaches, understanding approaches to grading and assessment, or anything else you’d like to discuss related to your course, curriculum, or program pedagogy. Consultations with Research IT: Visit virtualResearch IT office hourson Wednesdays,1:30-3pm, and Thursdays, 9:30-11am, or schedule a consultation for help with your computing and data questions
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