New Faculty Teaching Days 2023

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - Friday, August 18, 2023 (all day)

Please join us for our 2023 New Faculty Teaching Days.

LEARN Course Templates Workshop (CTE7544)

Location: In-Person, B2 350

Facilitator: Julia Burke and Rachael Verbruggen

Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Time: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Description

Do you need an easier way to organize materials in LEARN, address accessibility, and incorporate multimedia? In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to use the LEARN course templates to add text, insert links to online resources or LEARN tools, and embed video. These templates do not require HTML coding. The templates can help improve student navigation and enhance the look and feel of your course. 

Workshop Outcomes 

  • Use the LEARN course templates to add text, images, and video 
  • Incorporate accessibility practices when creating online content 
  • Apply best practices for student navigation in LEARN  

Registration

Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please updateyour "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

Getting Started in LEARN (CTE6656)

Location: In-Person, MC 2036

Facilitator: Laura Williams and Stephen Tosh

Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Time: 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Description

This session will introduce you to LEARN (D2L Brightspace), Waterloo's course management system for presenting course activities and resources in on-campus and fully online courses. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Use the LEARN environment to communicate with your students via Announcements and Classlist

Make decisions around the most effective way to organize your course material in the Content area

Set up the course assessment scheme in the Grades area

Use provided resources to support exploring more of the tools available within LEARN on your own

Depending on time and interest during the session, we may have the opportunity to explore other LEARN tools such as discussions, dropboxes, and/or quizzes.

This session also includes a general overview of considerations for copyright and how to incorporate course reserves into your LEARN site.

Registration

Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please updateyour "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

Working Effectively with TAs (CTE7017)

Location: In-Person, MC 2036

Facilitator: Kristin Brown and Rebecca MacAlpine

Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Time: 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Description

As an instructor, it is essential to establish a positive relationship with the teaching assistants in your course. Ongoing communication between members of the teaching team is important to ensure a smooth course experience. 

This workshop will include tips for working effectively with your TAs throughout the term. We’ll also discuss relevant policies for TA employment and rapport-building strategies you can adapt as an instructor.  

Registration

Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please updateyour "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

Who Are Our Learners (CTE9910)

Location: In-Person, MC 2036

Facilitator: Julia Burke and Angela Rooke

Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Description

Rumours abound about "students today" and, more locally, about "Waterloo students." This session provides an overview of learning and learners generally, and also more specifically at Waterloo. The information provided will allow you to better plan your teaching in light of learner characteristics, generally and at Waterloo.

Registration

Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please updateyour "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

Course Dynamics and Engagement (CTE9906)

Location: In-Person, MC 2036

Facilitator: Rebecca MacAlpine and Laura Williams

Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Time: 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Description

What will you do when a student arrives late to your class? Dominates a discussion? Tells you that your course is much harder than all their other courses? These are everyday issues that all faculty member experience. In this workshop, you will become aware of issues common to the teaching environment (whether in class or online) and how they influence class dynamics, and you will work to devise strategies to handle these issues. We will also consider the impacts of the potential strategies developed in terms of learner motivation and engagement.

Registration

Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please updateyour "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

Assessment as Learning (CTE9912)

Location: In-Person, MC 2036

Facilitator: Richard Li and Julia Burke

Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Time: 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.

Description

How do we know whether our students have gained new skills and knowledge as a result of our teaching and assessments? In this session, we will examine how assessment decisions are made in the context of course objectives and constrained by class size and grading time allotted. We will address principles of feedback and evaluation of student work as well as practical implementation tips. Participants will leave with the knowledge required to start an assessment plan and to approach assessments as opportunities for learning.

Registration

Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please updateyour "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

Course Design Foundations (CTE6642)

Location: In-Person, MC 2036

Facilitator: Rebecca MacAlpine and Jason Thompson

Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023

Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Description

Please note: This workshop is intended for new faculty.

This six-hour workshop introduces the principles of aligned course design to instructors with little or no prior teaching experience running courses of their own. By the end of the session, participants will have considered learning outcomes, assessments, teaching and learning activities and their alignment in disciplinary and logistical contexts.

Registration

Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please updateyour "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

Syllabus Builder (CTE9916)

Location: In-Person, MC 2036

Facilitator: Nadine Fladd and Mary Power

Date: Friday, August 18, 2023

Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Description

Please note: This workshop is intended for new faculty.

You have your course design ready and now need to communicate it to students. What basics must be on your accessible syllabus in your Faculty, and what are the nice-to-haves? How do you achieve a syllabus "voice" while also making sure you've covered all your course outline basics? In this workshop, we will guide the construction of your course syllabus.

Registration

Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please updateyour "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

Copyright, Library Services and Academic Integrity (CTE9919)

Location: In-Person, MC 2036

Facilitator: Amanda McKenzie

Date: Friday, August 18, 2023

Time: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Description

Please note: This workshop is intended for new faculty.

In this session, Amanda McKenzie, Director, Office of Academic Integrity, will speak to academic integrity at Waterloo and the librarians Mike Chee, Liaison Librarian History and Political Science and Lauren Byl, Copyright and Licensing Specialist, and Jackie Stapleton, Liaison Librarian, will discuss how they can help you integrate information literacy into your courses and address copyright responsibilities.

The session will begin with presentations and will be followed by an informal Q & A period to address your needs.

Panel:

Amanda McKenzie, Director, Office of Academic Integrity

Lauren Byl, Copyright and Licensing Specialist

Mike Chee, Liaison Librarian History and Political Science

Jackie Stapleton, Liaison Librarian

Registration

Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please updateyour "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.

Working in LEARN (CTE7543)

Location: In-Person, MC 2036

Facilitator: Richard Li, Laura Williams, and Jason Thompson

Date: Friday, August 18, 2023

Time: 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Description

Please note: This workshop is intended for new faculty.

This session will provide an opportunity for you to draw on the ideas you have collected during the teaching days and begin to develop your course site. CTE Liaisons will be present to offer support permitting individuals to seek help and/or work independently on tools and activities as needed.

Registration

Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please updateyour "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.