CTL & ASSETT Newsletter - August 2023

We are very pleased to welcome two new team members: Dr. Rachana Bhave, Equitable Assessment Specialist, and Dr. Kelly Gildersleeve, Assistant Director. Both bring a wealth of experience and expertise in assessment practices, as well as many other aspects of teaching and learning, to their new roles.

The Intensive will run from Wednesday, August 23-Friday, August 25 from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MT. *Coffee, tea and pastries will be served during the morning in-person sessions.

There are multiple sessions running during each hour. In order to access session information, room numbers and Zoom links, please join us on our Fall Intensive Canvas Community Page.

Buffscreate

• Alternative Assessments with Buffscreate on Tuesday, August 22 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT
• Introduction to Buffscreate on Thursday, September 21 from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. MT
• Create Your Digital Identity with Buffscreate on Thursday, September 28 from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. MT
• Portfolios in Buffscreate on Monday, October 16 from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. MT

Inclusive Research Mentoring for Grads and Postdocs

• Session 1: Aligning Expectations on Thursday, August 31 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. MT
• Session 2: Maintaining Effective Communication on Thursday, September 28 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. MT
• Session 3: Assessing Understanding on Thursday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. MT
• Session 4: Promoting Independence on Thursday, November 30 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. MT

Inclusive Research Mentoring for Faculty

• Session 1: Aligning Expectations on Thursday, August 31 from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. MT
• Session 2: Maintaining Effective Communication on Friday, September 29 from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. MT
• Session 3: Assessing Understanding on Friday, October 27 from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. MT
• Session 4: Promoting Independence on Friday, December 1 from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. MT

Course Design Series

• How to Quickly Make Sure Your Course is Set Up for a Successful Semester on Tuesday, September 5 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. MT
• Student Panel on Tuesday, October 3 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. MT
• Triumphs and Challenges Encountered by Educators while Using Canvas on Tuesday, November 7 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. MT
• Explore the Dynamic Intersection between Artificial Intelligence and Course Design on Tuesday, December 5 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. MT

Well-Being Resources for Your Course on Wednesday, September 6 from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. MT

Inclusive Community of Practice (ICoP), Join us on Zoom from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. MT for as many of the sessions below that you are able to!

• Wednesday, September 13
• Wednesday, October 18: Mental Health and Optimizing Self-Care
• Thursday, November 15

Wellness Wednesday

• Faculty/Staff on Wednesday, September 13 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. MT
• Students on Wednesday, October 11 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. MT

Creating an Accessible Learning Environment in Canvas Series

• Canvas and Incorporating Universal Design for Learning on September 14, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MT
• Canvas Course Design Basics on October 12, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MT
• Canvas Accessibility on November 16, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MT

Online Teaching Community of Practice (OCoP), Join us on Zoom from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. MT for as many of the sessions below that you are able to!

• Wednesday, September 20: The Digital Accessibility Office (DAO) Frames Digital Accessibility
• Wednesday, October 11
• Wednesday, November 8
• Wednesday, December 13

Alternative Grading Series

• Thursday, September 21 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. MT
• Thursday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. MT

Get the big picture: Visualizing Your Instructional Practices (VIP) on Thursday, September 28 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT

Student Wellness Panel on Thursday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. MT

Faculty Wellness Panel on Thursday, October 19 from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. MT

Engaging International Faculty at CUB on Thursday, November 9 from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. MT

Engaging International Students at CUB on Thursday, November 9 from 4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. MT

Hosted by: Dr. Quatez Scott, Inclusive Pedagogy Lead, CTL

Join us as we explore one of the most critical questions college instructors are asking today: how do we become more inclusive instructors? As higher education continues to become more diverse, inclusivity in college teaching and learning is essential to creating equality in learning outcomes. In this series, staff in the University of Colorado Boulder's Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) engage with scholars and practitioners across the country to discuss approaches to meeting the needs of today's college students.