Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
We don't usually get to choose our classrooms; instead we have to grow where we're planted. This workshop will help new and experienced teachers develop a set of strategies that will help make the best use of whatever type of classroom they’re assigned to.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Having trouble connecting with your students? This workshop might be for you! Learn how to build long lasting rapport with your students.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Topics include how the EPI is structured; strategies for defining terms; practice with other workshop participants.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Most teachers get evaluated by their students at the end of the course by implementing ICES. But by then, it is too late to make changes that will make a difference for your current students. Come to this workshop to learn how to design, implement, and interpret Informal Early Feedback (IEF) to improve the class experience for everyone.
Monday, February 10, 2020
Most teachers get evaluated by their students at the end of the course by implementing ICES. But by then, it is too late to make changes that will make a difference for your current students. Come to this workshop to learn how to design, implement, and interpret Informal Early Feedback (IEF) to improve the class experience for everyone.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Teaching philosophy statements are requested for a variety of reasons: job applications, teaching awards, grant proposals, and evaluations. At UIUC, faculty submit a teaching statement as part of the promotion and tenure packet and for the annual review.This interactive workshop will be helpful to those who want to begin or revise their teaching statements.
Wednesday, February 12, 5:30 to 6:45pm. Learn how to use clarification and negotiation strategies to improve your listening and communication skills in English.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Research suggests that international teaching assistants face unique challenges from classroom management to instructional, linguistic, cultural as well as social expectations. Come discuss similarities and differences between the U.S. and other international educational systems, and review effective strategies and resources available across campus.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
A well-designed professional ePortfolio is a valuable way to demonstrate your achievements, goals, and beliefs to your prospective or current employer. It can also guide you as you seek out additional experiences to better prepare for your future career or career advancement. Bring your laptop or other device to this interactive workshop.
Learn strategies for answering open-ended questions in teaching and everyday contexts.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
With the increased demand for students to work effectively in teams, many instructors have implemented team projects.There are many benefits; however, these experiences often are not optimal because the students (and faculty…) were not prepared. Come to learn & practice effective team strategies.
Students enter college with vastly different learning strategies and abilities. This workshop will explore how instructors can aid students in developing more effective learning strategies early in their college careers.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Learning is not a spectator sport. Students must be cognitively, physically, and affectively engaged for deeper learning and retention to occur. But there are many distractions and the attention span of our students can be relatively short. We’ll explore several active learning strategies, beginning with those that can easily implemented and of low risk.
Wednesday, February 26, 5:30 to 6:45pm. With other workhops participants, practice completing sample EPIs; set goals for oral English improvement; learn about resources you can use to improve your English skills.
Friday, February 28, 2020
In this session we distill the magic that just might take your next presentation from bland to grand. See full description for more info.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Learning communities are a powerful way for people to come together to achieve common learning goals. However, fostering conditions that promote an online community for shared learning and knowledge construction can be daunting to even the most experienced facilitators. Please join us as we discuss effective ways to establish and grow productive online learning communities
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Did you know that three-quarters of college students reported they have cheated during their UG years? Lang’s research found that students often cheat because “their learning environments give them ample incentives to try – and that strategies which make cheating less worthwhile also improve student learning.” Come explore key factors that impact students' behaviors.
Monday, March 9, 2020
Come to this workshop to begin the process of identifying your teaching philosophy, deciding which parts of it belong in your statement, and avoiding common mistakes.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
People learn more deeply from words and graphics than from words alone. This is called the multimedia principle. It is the basis for using multimedia instruction; i.e., information with words (such as text, or PowerPoint slides) and graphics (such as charts, photos, animation, or video). Come learn about multimedia best practices.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Have you ever been part of a group learning experience and thought that it was very frustrating? When cooperative learning is well-designed it minimizes opportunities for students and instructors to experience frustrations. Join this interactive workshop to explore best practices that will enhance your students’ experiences as they learn cooperatively.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
In this workshop, you will learn what rubrics are and why to use them, and you’ll get some practice creating a rubric.
Monday, March 30, 2020
In this session we distill the magic that just might take your next presentation from bland to grand. See full description for more info.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
A three-day celebration of games and gaming at the University of Illinois.
Friday, April 3, 2020
A three-day celebration of games and gaming at the University of Illinois.
Saturday, April 4, 2020
A three-day celebration of games and gaming at the University of Illinois.