Upcoming Teaching Workshops!

OPD supports graduate students and postdocs teaching right now and helps prepare them for careers as teachers in higher education.
 
Engaging Students with Authenticity as a TA
Friday, September 18th - 10:00-11:00am (551 Goodell)
Great teaching isn't one-size-fits-all. In this workshop, we will discover research-backed strategies for crafting a classroom culture geared towards student engagement and tailored to your unique teaching style. Join UMass grad student Marissa Hanley for this interactive workshop designed for graduate students at any stage, with special value for those stepping into their first semester as a TA. Part of the Teaching Academy! 
 
Supporting Multilingual Learners in Writing across Cultures
Wednesday, September 23rd - 12:00-1:15pm (551 Goodell)
Multilingual students bring multiple languages and cultures of writing to college classrooms. So, are you ready to unlock the potential of this diversity in your class? Join UMass grad student Maryam Amiri to explore the writing experiences of multilingual students and learn teaching practices focused on their inclusion and writing development. Part of the Teaching Academy! 

Make Your Course Digitally Accessible: Drop-in Work Session
Thursday, October 1st - 9:00am-12:00pm (515 Goodell)
You are legally required to ensure that your digital course materials meet accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Title II) by April 2027. Bring your course materials and use this work session to address accessibility issues in your Canvas content, documents, PDFs, and other digital materials. Drop in any time to get hands-on support from IDEAS and OPD and leave with meaningful updates completed.

Time-Saving Teaching Strategies
Wednesday, October 14th - 12:15-1:15pm (online)
Teaching takes time. This workshop will help you streamline your teaching responsibilities so you can spend less time on routine tasks and more time on the work that matters (including creating accessible course materials ahead of the April 2027 deadline). You’ll learn practical strategies for managing common teaching tasks more efficiently without sacrificing the quality of your students’ learning experience. (And if you are looking for help on accessibility, join our monthly work sessions!)

Make Your Course Digitally Accessible: Drop-in Work Session
Friday, November 6th - 9:00am-12:00pm (551 Goodell)
You are legally required to ensure that your digital course materials meet accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Title II) by April 2027. Bring your course materials and use this work session to address accessibility issues in your Canvas content, documents, PDFs, and other digital materials. Drop-in any time to get hands-on support from IDEAS and OPD and leave with meaningful updates completed.
 
Make Your Course Digitally Accessible: Drop-in Work Session
Friday, December 11th - 9:00am-12:00pm (551 Goodell)
You are legally required to ensure that your digital course materials meet accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Title II) by April 2027. Bring your course materials and use this work session to address accessibility issues in your Canvas content, documents, PDFs, and other digital materials. Drop in any time to get hands-on support from IDEAS and OPD and leave with meaningful updates completed.