Special Issue:
Welcome Back & Preparing for Fall Quarter
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Welcome back! Our team at CEILS is available to support you as you prepare to teach this fall (or get a head start on winter planning). In this newsletter, you will learn about the many opportunities to engage with us and partners around campus to explore new ideas, try out educational technology tools, set up your course for the quarter, revamp your course design and syllabus, or simply to gather in community with your colleagues to remind ourselves of why we do this work.
I hope that you will plan to join our annual Faculty Workshop on Best Equitable Practices in Teaching on September 12th. This year's theme is "Transitioning to the "Post-Pandemic" Classroom", designed to support your excitement and enthusiasm for teaching while also creating a learning environment where you feel confident that all of your students have the opportunity to succeed. Whether you are a veteran or brand new, there is something for everyone! See the detailed agenda below and feel free to stop by as your time permits. Come celebrate the start of a new academic year at our reception from 4:30-6 p.m. in the South Courtyard (adjacent to Hershey 158).
Sincerely,
Rachel
Rachel Kennison, MSW, PhD
My pronouns: she, her, hers
Executive Director, Center for Education Innovation & Learning in the Sciences (CEILS)
Associate Teaching Professor, Dept. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Administrative Co-Leader, Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching & Learning (CIRTL)
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CEILS Annual Faculty Workshop Sept. 12 | |
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RSVP Today for Faculty Workshop on Best Equitable Practices in Teaching: Transitioning to the "Post-Pandemic" Classroom
Register by September 8th!
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | Hershey Hall, Room 158
9am – 4:30 pm followed by Reception & Poster Session
Sessions will feature faculty and student guest speakers
We are now in the midst of a transition to a “new normal” in what many refer to as the “post-pandemic classroom”. This year, CEILS has put together a series of workshops to help you support your students and yourself through the transition to the new learning environments of the current day. Topics Include:
- Centering Community and Inclusivity in our Classrooms from Day 1
- Addressing Pandemic Effects on Students’ Academic Progress & Learning
- Bite-sized Teaching Options that Support Learning and Your Wellness
- Time Saving Strategies For You and Your TAs
Plus breakout sessions, resource sharing, and reception. View our agenda here: September 2023 Agenda
About the Faculty Workshop: This annual, all-day faculty workshop addresses select topics in science and math education. This workshop is appropriate for everyone—new or veteran teachers—interested in learning more about equitable teaching practices based on education research. We especially encourage instructors who either are relatively new to college teaching or who have instructional responsibilities in large enrollment gateway courses for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) majors. Topics include effective course design as well as student-centered teaching strategies that incorporate active learning and create equitable and inclusive classroom environments. Many of the instructional techniques focus on facilitating peer learning and other collaborative and group activities designed to support student success in large enrollment classes. The format and emphasis of this day-long event has been modified from previous years, so even if you have participated in this workshop before, you might consider attending again and learning something new!
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Bruin Learn Center for Excellence Presents: Academic Technology Fair Expo | |
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Join the Academic Technology Fall 2023 Expo!
September 13 - 15 | Register Here
Get ready for an inspiring three-day event - the Academic Technology Fall 2023 Expo on September 13 -15! This event welcomes instructors, TAs, and support staff to engage in interactive sessions and hands-on workshops, where you'll gain practical tools and strategies to enrich the educational experience for all Bruins. During the expo, you will be guided in preparing your Bruin Learn course site for the upcoming Fall Term. You will also have the opportunity to explore the diverse range of academic technologies, uncover innovative ways to boost student engagement in your courses, and receive personalized one-to-one support.
The Bruin Learn Center of Excellence is pleased to present an extensive program comprising of 27 sessions grouped into four distinct tracks.
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Course Development Track: Sessions spanning the basics to more advanced topics for those just starting or with more experience
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Course Management and Student Support Track: Comprehensive Strategies for Inclusive Teaching: Accessibility, Assistive Technology, and Analytics
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Exploring EdTech Track: Social Annotation, Peer Review, Video Assignments, and more
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Student Engagement Track: Active Learning Strategies for Large Enrollment Courses, Hybrid Models, and Making the Most of Group Work with Google Suite
Click this link, "View All Sessions", to access a comprehensive list of all available sessions. For further information about sessions offered within specific individual tracks, click on both the track names and the corresponding session titles.
This event is being coordinated by: Information Technology Services, Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), UCLA Library, Disabilities Computing Program, Center for Accessible Education, Undergraduate Education Information Technology
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iClicker is an audience polling tool that is integrated in Bruin Learn. Instructors can use the iClicker software to ask students questions during class. Students respond to iClicker polls using mobile devices and results can be displayed immediately once the poll is closed. Learn more about getting started with iClicker here.
1:1 Consultations: During CEILS faculty workshop on September 12th an iClicker representative will be available to meet with you in person. They will be set-up at a table in the foyer outside of Hershey Hall 158 from 9-3pm - stop on by any time! If you would like to schedule a zoom consultation at another time you can contact: bruinlearn-support@it.ucla.edu
Group Trainings: Engage, Evaluate, and Elevate: Boost Classroom Interaction with iClicker Cloud Polling Tools (presentation followed by time to set-up iClicker for your course)
- [in person] Sept 12th 3:15 - 4:15pm Terasaki Life Sciences Building 1100
- [in person] Sept 14th 1:00 - 2:30pm Young Research Library
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[via Zoom] Sept 19th 10:00 -11:30am. Register and link
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[via Zoom] Sept 21st 10:00 - 11:30am. Register and link
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Additional sessions throughout the quarter will be posted here.
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UCLA Teaching and Learning Center: 10+10 Pop-up Series | |
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In Fall quarter 2023, on Tuesdays at 10am, the TLC instructional designers are offering a series of seven pop-up sessions on focused, specific topics related to online/hybrid course design. For 10 minutes, we will demo how to do something in your course that will benefit your students’ learning, while simplifying your teaching with Bruin Learn.
An optional, additional 10 minutes is available for discussion and Q & A.
- 10/03 How to Welcome Your Students Online
- 10/10 Streamline Your Course Navigation
- 10/17 Make your Syllabus Accessible in Bruin Learn
- 10/24 (Why) Organize your Quiz Questions in Quiz Banks
- 10/31 Creating Engaging Discussion Prompts
- 11/07 How to Keep Students on Track in Hybrid & Online Courses
- 11/14 To Skim or Not to Skim: Using Headings for Accessibility
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The Center for Community Engagement is hiring! View the info about these two positions below:
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CEILS Teaching Toolkit
As you start to plan your fall courses, please take a moment to peruse the CEILS curated resources and guidance on all things teaching and learning. We will continue to update these guides over time, and do our best to highlight the information and resources most relevant and helpful. You can find these guides on our website:
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For more information about CEILS events and resources, including a list of STEM education events from previous mailers, please visit the CEILS website at ceils.ucla.edu or stop by our CEILS office in 222 Hershey Hall. If you wish to be added to the CEILS mailing list for future newsletters and special announcements, please send your request to media@ceils.ucla.edu.
Please note, this monthly newsletter is circulated through many departmental listservs. Most other CEILS correspondence, including special event announcements and reminders, are sent to CEILS mailing list recipients only. If you have questions or have difficulty reading this newsletter, please email us at media@ceils.ucla.edu.
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