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November 21, 2024
In the November 21, 2024 issue
- November 22, Mini-Conference. THIS FRIDAY!
- Teaching Tip.
- Worth Listening.
- $$ Grants.
- Upcoming Events.
November 22, Mini-Conference. THIS FRIDAY!
Last call! Register now for the mini-conference happening this coming Friday, November 22, 2024. We have a great line-up of sessions planned.
Join us for community, connections, and learning! Oh and snacks too :)
A NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION: Registration is appreciated so we can adequately prepare for your attendance with food/drink orders and copies, as well as ensure we know to follow-up with you after the event to share resources and information for Digital Measures entry.
Teaching Tip.
LENS for Fall 2024 15-week courses will run from 11/27/24 (12:00am CT) through 12/11/24 (11:59pm CT). Find some time before LENS opens to talk with your students about the type of feedback that is helpful for you and share examples of how you've used effective feedback to make improvements in your teacher. Also, this short blog article has additional tips to increase response rates.
Worth Listening.
New Podcast Episode! Chancellor Beeby joins us to reflect on teaching and his first semester at UWL (28:36). He discusses how we can help advocate for higher education, and gives some encouragement to finish out the semester.
$$ Grants.
WTFS Program 25/25 -- deadline: November 25, 2024 by 11:59pm
Faculty Development Grants -- next deadline: January 24, 2025 by noon
Curricular Redesign Grant -- next deadline: February 14, 2025 by noon
Upcoming Events.
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Community of Practice: Discussion and Civil Dialogue
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Community of Practice: Cross-Cultural Instructor Collaboration
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Fulbright Presentation & Panel
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Write On
Research Writing Work Time- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13
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Creating Accessible Courses: UDOIT
part of the November 22, 2024 CATL Mini-Conference- Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22
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Instructor Showcase: Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars plus Q&A for future applicants
part of the November 22, 2024 CATL Mini-Conference- Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22
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Teaching Online and the RSI Requirement
part of the November 22, 2024 CATL Mini-Conference- Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22
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Engaging First Year Students: A space for discussion
part of the November 22, 2024 CATL Mini-Conference- 1:10 to 2:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22
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Great Ideas for Teaching Students (GIFTS): Assignments using Generative AI
part of the November 22, 2024 CATL Mini-Conference- 1:10 to 2:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22
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Writing Better Multiple Choice Tests
part of the November 22, 2024 CATL Mini-Conference- 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22
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Managing Feedback at the End of the Semester
part of the November 22, 2024 CATL Mini-Conference- 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22
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Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars, 2025-26
Application Deadline (for UWL applicants)- 11:59 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25
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Conversation with Jose Antonio Bowen – Teaching with AI Book Discussion
Event sponsored by Universities of Wisconsin, Office of Professional and Instructional Development (OPID)- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13
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Research Mentor Training: CIMER @ UWL
Application Deadline- 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15
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Online Instructor Training
Registration Deadline- Noon Friday, Dec. 20