Events
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Scheduled
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1 to 3 p.m.
Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL)
UT Libraries invites all graduate students to join us for a study break on December 10th from 1-3 p.m. in the Scholars Lab Staff Offices.
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2 to 3 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.134
Join us for a Resume Review Clinic where we will briefly go over best practices for resume writing before breaking off into pairs to peer review each other's resumes.
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 3 to 4 p.m.
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.134
Join us for an invigorating and enlightening experience at the Coffee and Connections Hour, where meaningful conversations blend perfectly with the aroma of delicious coffee.
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Scheduled
Jan. 9, 2025, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Zoom link shared after registration
As a graduate student, you assume many roles: teacher, instructor, as well as student. In this workshop, you will learn about and apply theories of self-directed learning to students and one’s own achievement, as well as gain strategies about setting expectations and working effectively with students and faculty.
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Scheduled
Jan. 13 to 31, 2025, All Day
Asynchronous - see description below
Join us for an introductory, asynchronous crash course in the cognitive theories underlying learning and memory. Discover how you can leverage these theories to encourage deep, meaningful, long-lasting learning for your students.
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Scheduled
Jan. 22, 2025, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Zoom link shared after registration
In this hands-on, collaborative workshop, participants will learn about the backwards design theory of lesson planning and will have the opportunity to collaboratively review and discuss a sample STEM or sample Humanities lesson plan to reflect on the features of effective lesson plans. Instructors will practice generating a clear learning outcome, assessment, and class activity based on their current teaching appointment and with their current students in mind. Participants will leave the session with an outline that may serve as the foundation for a lesson plan they will use during the semester.
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Scheduled
Jan. 28, 2025, noon to 1:30 p.m.
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In this hands-on, collaborative workshop, participants will learn about the backwards design theory of lesson planning and will have the opportunity to collaboratively review and discuss a sample STEM or sample Humanities lesson plan to reflect on the features of effective lesson plans. Instructors will practice generating a clear learning outcome, assessment, and class activity based on their current teaching appointment and with their current students in mind. Participants will leave the session with an outline that may serve as the foundation for a lesson plan they will use during the semester.
Event Status
Scheduled
Feb. 9, 2025, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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Discussion can be an effective classroom tool to reach a variety of course goals. "Facilitating Effective Discussions" aims to equip instructors with tools to encourage and maintain classroom engagement for all students while meeting course goals.
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Scheduled
Feb. 12, 2025, noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Discussion can be an effective classroom tool to reach a variety of course goals. "Facilitating Effective Discussions" aims to equip instructors with tools to encourage and maintain classroom engagement for all students while meeting course goals. Join us for an exploration of different techniques and technologies for establishing and maintaining interest and interaction with course content.
Event Status
Scheduled
Feb. 13, 2025, noon to 1:30 p.m.
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In their courses, TAs and AIs have an opportunity to create welcoming learning environments that foster meaningful participation in the classroom since students often feel more comfortable communicating with them. During this 90-minute session, you will learn about how to work with students with disabilities in your role as a TA or AI!