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Bootcamp: Instructional Planning for Graduate Instructors Part 2

Register Here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

Are you a graduate instructor teaching for the first time? Would you like to learn how to plan your course to enhance student learning in a way that balances your workload? Join us for Instructional Planning Bootcamp for Graduate Instructors, where you will develop everything you need for a week of instruction or a series of trainings. In Part 2 of 2, you will create a work plan and contingency plan that anticipates common challenges for one week of instruction.

The bootcamp is made up of two 2-hour Zoom meetings and several hours of asynchronous work for a total of 10 hours of professional development. Upon completion, participants are eligible to earn the SkillCraft Level 2 Competencies credential. Completion of SkillCraft Level 1 workshops is not required. Those who have already earned the Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential are eligible for the Pathway Credential with the completion of the bootcamp.

Dates of Sessions:
August 11, 2026: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
August 13, 2026: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Bootcamp: Instructional Planning for Graduate Instructors Part 1

Register Here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

Are you a graduate instructor teaching for the first time? Would you like to learn how to plan your course to enhance student learning in a way that balances your workload? Join us for Instructional Planning Bootcamp for Graduate Instructors, where you will develop everything you need for a week of instruction or a series of trainings. In Part 1 of 2, you will learn how to design an assignment or activity using the Transparent Assignment Design framework as well as a rubric to evaluate performance or gauge impact.

The bootcamp is made up of two 2-hour Zoom meetings and several hours of asynchronous work for a total of 10 hours of professional development. Upon completion, participants are eligible to earn the SkillCraft Level 2 Competencies credential. Completion of SkillCraft Level 1 workshops is not required. Those who have already earned the Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential are eligible for the Pathway Credential with the completion of the bootcamp.

Dates of Sessions:
August 11, 2026: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
August 13, 2026: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Instructional Planning

Monday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 13 | Register here| Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

You’ve just been given the opportunity to teach a section, lab or class, plan a student workshop or lead a training or class discussion. Great! Now what? The Instructional Planning Bootcamp is here to help! This hybrid bootcamp includes two Zoom meetings and several asynchronous online modules for 10 hours of professional development. In this bootcamp, you will develop everything you need for a week of instruction or a series of trainings, including an assignment or activity that encourages engaged learning, a rubric to evaluate performance or gauge impact and an implementation plan that anticipates common challenges. Upon completion of the bootcamp, participants will earn the SkillCraft Level 2 Competencies credential. Completion of SkillCraft Level 1 workshops is not required, but those who have already earned the Level 1 Teaching Essentials credential will also earn a Pathway Credential with the completion of the bootcamp. This event is for graduate students.

*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Instructional Planning

Monday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 13 | Register here| Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

You’ve just been given the opportunity to teach a section, lab or class, plan a student workshop or lead a training or class discussion. Great! Now what? The Instructional Planning Bootcamp is here to help! This hybrid bootcamp includes two Zoom meetings and several asynchronous online modules for 10 hours of professional development. In this bootcamp, you will develop everything you need for a week of instruction or a series of trainings, including an assignment or activity that encourages engaged learning, a rubric to evaluate performance or gauge impact and an implementation plan that anticipates common challenges. Upon completion of the bootcamp, participants will earn the SkillCraft Level 2 Competencies credential. Completion of SkillCraft Level 1 workshops is not required, but those who have already earned the Level 1 Teaching Essentials credential will also earn a Pathway Credential with the completion of the bootcamp. This event is for graduate students.

*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.