Upcoming Teaching Workshops!

OPD supports graduate students and postdocs teaching right now and helps prepare them for careers as teachers in higher education.

How Can We Convince Students That Easier Isn't Better? 
Tuesday, January 20th - 12:30-1:30pm (online)
Effective learning requires hard work, but students (like all of us) often reach for the easier option (AI). This session will explore how clarity, transparency, and thoughtful design of assignments and activities can motivate students to invest in meaningful, challenging learning.
 
Teaching Strategies for the First Day of Class
Tuesday, January 27th - 12:00-1:30pm (515 Goodell)
You never get a second chance to make a first impression! In fact, studies show that students’ ultimate opinions of a course are often formed on the first day. How can you use that time to your advantage? Join us to learn tips to help maximize your first meeting with students. This workshop is perfect for both instructors and teaching assistants who would like to use their first day of class to help set the right tone for the semester.