2021-2022 Offerings
The following are workshops that were offered during the 2021-2022 academic year by Academic Technology Solutions, the Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning, and the UChicago Library. This page is being maintained for reference and to provide links to recordings of previous workshop offerings. For an up-to-date list of workshops offered by ATS, please visit the Workshop Descriptions page and Workshop Schedule.
Introduction and Pedagogy
These workshops provide theoretical and practical foundations for thinking about and planning for the return to the classroom, hybrid, or remote teaching.
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Remote Start: Considerations for Winter Quarter 2022 |
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Pedagogical Considerations for Remote and Hybrid Teaching (Autumn 2020) |
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In-Person and Remote: Introduction to Blended Synchronous Learning |
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Teaching Here and There: A Panel Discussion on Blended Synchronous Learning |
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Reengaging the In-Person Classroom |
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Reengaging the In-Person Classroom Mid-Quarter Panel (10/29/2021) |
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New and Updated Tools for Remote and Hybrid Teaching — Revised December 2021 (30 min) |
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Content Creation and Structure
These sessions discuss tools and resources available for creating and structuring course content, and why and how to use them well for remote and hybrid teaching.
Accessibility and Inclusivity
These workshops introduce principles and tools for creating inclusive and accessible environments that are intended to effectively engage students of various backgrounds, expectations, and requirements in productive learning and participation. Discussions in these workshops will contribute to making decisions about course structure and tool use.
| Workshop | Recorded |
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Accessibility in Teaching: Effective Practices (60 min) |
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Live Captioning in Zoom Class Meetings (30 min) |
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Student Engagement
Workshops in this area canvas strategies and tools for engaging students and fostering community and social presence in remote and hybrid teaching modalities
| Workshop | Recorded |
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Introduction to Zoom for Remote and Hybrid Teaching (60 min) |
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Introduction to Gamification for Higher Education |
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Managing Breakout Rooms in Zoom (30 min) |
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Effective Pedagogical Use of Course Blogs (45 min) |
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Getting Started with Hypothes.is (45 min) |
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Poll Everywhere Faculty Discussion (45 min) |
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Getting Started with Poll Everywhere |
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Ed Discussion Live Demo (60 min) |
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Assessment and Assignments
These sessions discuss assessment and assignment options in remote and hybrid teaching modalities.
Get Help
ATS Virtual Office Hours
Academic Technology Solutions (ATS) hosts weekly virtual office hours. Drop by for help with using technology for teaching and learning. No sign up necessary. Zoom link and the most up-to-date schedule is available on ATS’ Virtual Office Hours page.
CCT Consultations
The Chicago Center for Teaching (CCT) staff are available for one-on-one consultations to discuss anything related to your teaching, including remote and hybrid teaching, inclusive teaching, course and syllabus design, or any other pedagogical topics. See availability and book an appointment for a virtual meeting on the CCT website. General inquiries for the CCT may be emailed to cct@uchicago.edu.
ID Consultations
Academic Technology Solutions (ATS) has instructional designers available to assist with projects big and small, from using Canvas, to creating digital course material, implementing blended or hybrid learning. To learn more or request a consultation, visit Instructional Design.
Ask a Librarian
For help with integrating library resources or library instruction into online course content, consultation on available resources, suggestions for additions to the collection, or electronic reserves questions, the Ask a Librarian page will direct your queries to the appropriate staff.