Upcoming Teaching Workshops!
OPD supports graduate students and postdocs teaching right now and helps prepare them for careers as teachers in higher education.
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.
Last Week of Class: Learning, Reflection, and Evaluations
Thursday, December 3rd - 12:00-1:00pm (online)
By the end of the semester, everyone is running low on energy, so how can you finish strong in the final weeks? This workshop will explore practical strategies for helping students reflect on their learning, revisit key course concepts, recognize their accomplishments, and mitigate bias in student evaluations.
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.
The First Day (and Beyond)
Friday, January 29th - 12:00-1:15pm (515 Goodell)
You only have one chance to make a first impression and creating a sense of community in your class starts on day one! Join UMass grad student Larri Miller to learn how to integrate community-building activities and create a climate where every student feels seen, safe, and supported from start to finish.