WORKSHOPS: Improve your teaching, lesson planning over the summer through online programming

The Center for Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) Network has opened registration for cross-network offerings for upcoming summer workshops in subjects like how people learn, evidence-based teaching, and more.
The Center for Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) Network has opened registration for cross-network offerings for upcoming summer workshops in subjects like how people learn, evidence-based teaching, and more.

The Center for Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) Network has opened registration for cross-network offerings for upcoming summer workshops in subjects like how people learn, evidence-based teaching, and more.

As a campus member (faculty, staff, students, etc.), all online events are accessible at no cost through the university's CIRTL Network membership. You can use your university email to set up an account.

Overview of CIRTL Summer 2022 Programming

Tuesdays, June 7 to August 9
Basics of Online Learning and Teaching

Learn and apply the fundamentals of online course design in this 10-week course. Capacity: 30. Registration opens May 9 and closes June 3.

Thursday, June 16
CARE for Inclusion and Equity in Learning Environments

Learn evidence-based strategies for promoting inclusion and equity in both in-person and online/remote learning in this one-session workshop. Registration opens May 9 and closes June 16.

June 20 through August 14
An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching

Learn about STEM teaching at your own pace through online video modules and discussion boards in this 8-week MOOC developed by CIRTL Network faculty and provided through EdX. Registration opens May 30 and closes August 14.

Wednesdays, June 22 through July 27
Planning Your Teaching-as-Research Project

Jumpstart your plans for a Teaching-as-Research project in this 6-week course designed to guide participants through developing a research question, identifying project methods and outcomes, and more. Cap: 25. Registration opens May 9 and closes June 3.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 7 through June 23
First Year Faculty Teaching Academy

Learn teaching and learning fundamentals in this intensive 3-week course designed for future and early career faculty. Capacity: 50. Schedule TBD. Registration opens May 9 and closes June 3.

Thursday, July 14
Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a Job Interview

Get an introduction to how you can prepare for a teaching demonstration - questions to anticipate, and strategies to navigate what you can't anticipate - in this one-session workshop. Capacity: 40. Schedule TBD. Registration opens May 9 and closes July 8.

Wednesday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 27
Where to begin? Developing an Action Plan for Aligned and Inclusive Lessons

Discuss the foundation to strong lesson planning with an emphasis on inclusivity and alignment in this one-session workshop. Capacity: 50. Registration opens May 9 and closes July 15.

July 18 through July 29
2022 BIOME Institute

The BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium, a professional development community for STEM future faculty and faculty, is thrilled to announce the 2022 BIOME Institute. The institute is a virtual professional development opportunity for biology and mathematics educators to engage with a community of peers to address an educational challenge--with the goal of improving student outcomes. This year’s theme is “Sparking IDEAS: Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, and Accessible Communities in STEM Classrooms.” The institute is a unique opportunity to connect deeply with a community of educators and to develop and implement practical, innovative, and impactful teaching resources and strategies. Apply by May 10.