Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning

Workshop: Creating a Dynamic Classroom Climate

Register Here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

Do you want to learn how to leverage class policies to enhance your rapport with your class? In this workshop, graduate instructors will learn how to set the stage for successful management of a course, including the development of a teaching persona and creating class policies that work. You will also apply your newly acquired knowledge to a case study on how to improve student performance. Open to all graduate students, this workshop is required for the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential.

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

Workshop: Grading and Feedback Strategies that Work for Your Workload

Register Here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

Do you want to grade efficiently? Do you want students to use your feedback to improve their performance on assignments? In this workshop, graduate instructors will learn how to use rubrics as well as how to avoid and respond to grade challenges from students. You will also apply your newly acquired knowledge to a case study on how to adapt grading to changing circumstances.

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

Workshop: Managing In-Class Activities for Engagement

Register Here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth


Do you want to motivate students to participate during class time? In this workshop, graduate instructors will learn how to implement active learning strategies into lectures, the lab and recitations as well as manage discussions in large and small classes. You will also apply your newly acquired knowledge to a case study on fears around mistakes when engaging students. Open to all graduate students, this workshop is required for the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential.

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

Workshop: Fundamentals of Student Engagement for Graduate Instructors

Register Here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

Do you wonder about the students you will encounter in a college classroom and how best to engage with them as a graduate instructor or teaching assistant? In this workshop, graduate instructors will learn about the characteristics of today’s students. You will also learn about the different types of student engagement and how to address common issues that may arise in class. You will also apply your newly acquired knowledge to a case study on how to engage an unmotivated student. Open to all graduate students, this workshop is required for the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential.

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

SkillCraft: Classroom Climate Workshop

Register here | SkillCraft Level 1 | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

Are you a graduate student looking to build your confidence in managing meetings? Join this workshop offered through a partnership between the Graduate Division and the Stearns Center! This workshop focuses on creating an engaging classroom environment and best practices around managing attendance, late work and AI policies. This workshop counts toward the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential and is open to all graduate students.

 

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

SkillCraft: Grading and Feedback Workshop

 Register here| Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

Are you a graduate student looking for grading strategies that help to balance your workload? Join this workshop offered through a partnership between the Graduate Division and the Stearns Center! This workshop focuses on the application of grading rubrics and how to handle grading questions from students. This workshop counts toward the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential and is open to all graduate students.

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

Fundamentals of Student Engagement

Register here| Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

This workshop for graduate students focuses on the characteristics of students that populate today’s classrooms. Participants will learn relevant learning theories and how to apply them to enhance student engagement. This workshop is required for the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential and is open to all graduate students.

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

SkillCraft: In Class Activities Workshop

 Register here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth

Are you a graduate student looking for practical strategies to enhance student engagement during class? Join this workshop offered through a partnership between the Graduate Division and the Stearns Center! This workshop focuses on how to manage small and large student discussions and other hands-on learning activities during class. This workshop counts toward the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential and is open to all 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.

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.