Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
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Topic: Incorporating Modern China into Global Courses
Led by: Laurel Wei and Yi Deng
Inspired by their participation in the East-West Center’s 2021 summer institute, Dr. Deng and Dr. Wei will discuss their respective strategies in teaching global courses related to China. Dr. Deng will introduce a high-impact practice integrating Chinese art, film, and philosophy to undergraduate research for PHIL2200. Dr. Wei will discuss active learning strategies for POLS 2401, which aim at effectively achieving the dual learning objectives of content and language acquisition through a simulation and a creative research project.
RBTS seeks to support the work of faculty from all disciplines, colleges, and campuses by offering faculty presentations and workshops on best practices in teaching and learning. These workshops not only provide information and resources for faculty seeking to enhance their own pedagogical practices, but also give faculty an opportunity to present their work to peers. All sessions will be live on Zoom and video-recorded for archival purposes.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom on D2L
Building Rapport in the Classroom: Why do we need it, and how do we achieve it?
Led by Lori Furbush
A warm, friendly classroom environment has been shown to impact student success. But how do we create such an environment? This session will discuss ways to create rapport between faculty and students and foster a class atmosphere that students enjoy.
This series of six workshops across the full academic year will be offered virtually on Zoom on D2L with facilitators from all five campuses together.
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This session is offered as part of the Teaching Conversations Series.
Faculty who successfully participate in TC sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the TC certificate.
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Academy Dates: Monday-Wednesday, June 7-9, 2021
Academy Times: 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
Presentations: Monday, July 26, 2021
Application Deadline: Monday, May 17, 2021
Apply here.
Looking for something to do this summer? Consider the CTLL Summer Academy!
This CTLL Summer Academy is designed for faculty looking for ways to help students be successful in the classroom and to better prepare them for the future — particularly marginalized students who struggle more in higher education.
Each of the sessions over three days will offer some insight into best classroom practices designed to engage students in the classroom.
Topics include Mindset and Motivation, Mindfulness, Foundations of Education, an introduction to TiLT, Working with First Generation Students, and Remote Engagement.
After academy sessions, faculty will be asked to share one lesson or practice they have modified to be more effective in the classroom. Presentations will be held July 26th.
The number of participants accepted is limited. Applications with be gathered through InfoReady. Application deadline is Monday, May 17, 2021 and participants will be informed of their selection on or before Monday, May 24, 2021. Those that complete all sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
Monday, April 12, 2021
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom on D2L
Blue Ridge Campus | Nathan Price
Cumming Campus | Lori Furbush
Dahlonega Campus | Kelly McFaden
Gainesville Campus | Jennifer Williford
Oconee Campus | Courtney Ferriter
This series of six workshops across the full academic year will be offered virtually on This series of six workshops across the full academic year will be offered virtually on Zoom on D2L with facilitators from all five campuses together.
Click here to register.
This session is offered as part of the New Faculty Institute (NFI)/ Teaching Conversations.
Faculty who successfully participate in NFI/TC sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the NFI/TC certificate.
Click here to register.
Monday, March 8, 2021
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom on D2L
Blue Ridge Campus | Nathan Price
Cumming Campus | Lori Furbush
Dahlonega Campus | Kelly McFaden
Gainesville Campus | Jennifer Williford
Oconee Campus | Courtney Ferriter
This series of six workshops across the full academic year will be offered virtually on Zoom on D2L with facilitators from all five campuses together.
Click here to register.
This session is offered as part of the New Faculty Institute (NFI)/ Teaching Conversations.
Faculty who successfully participate in NFI/TC sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the NFI/TC certificate.
Click here to register.
Date: March 1, 2021
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom Webinar
RBTS seeks to support the work of faculty from all disciplines, colleges, and campuses by offering faculty presentations and workshops on best practices in teaching and learning. These workshops not only provide information and resources for faculty seeking to enhance their own pedagogical practices, but also give faculty an opportunity to present their work to peers. All sessions will be live on Zoom and video-recorded for archival purposes.
Topic: Blended (Hybrid) Course Learning and Teaching in Action
Led by: Lisa Diehl
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Find out more information, here.
Monday, February 8, 2021
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom on D2L
Blue Ridge Campus | Nathan Price
Cumming Campus | Facilitator Lori Furbush
Dahlonega Campus | Facilitator Kelly McFaden
Gainesville Campus | Facilitator Jennifer Williford
Oconee Campus | Facilitator Courtney Ferriter
This series of six workshops across the full academic year will be offered virtually on Zoom on D2L with facilitators from all five campuses together.
Click here to register.
This session is offered as part of the New Faculty Institute (NFI)/ Teaching Conversations.
Faculty who successfully participate in NFI/TC sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the NFI/TC certificate.
Click here to register.
Date: February 1, 2021
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom Webinar
RBTS seeks to support the work of faculty from all disciplines, colleges, and campuses by offering faculty presentations and workshops on best practices in teaching and learning. These workshops not only provide information and resources for faculty seeking to enhance their own pedagogical practices, but also give faculty an opportunity to present their work to peers. All sessions will be live on Zoom and video-recorded for archival purposes.
Topic: Re-imagining Asynchronous Discussions: Thinking
Outside the PPR (Prompt, Post, Reply) Box
Led by: Miriam Moore
Find out more information and register.
Find out more information, here.
Monday, November 9, 2020
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom on D2L
Blue Ridge Campus | Nathan Price
Cumming Campus | Lori Furbush
Dahlonega Campus | Kelly McFaden
Gainesville Campus | Jennifer Williford
Oconee Campus | Courtney Ferriter
This series of six workshops across the full academic year will be offered virtually on Zoom on D2L with facilitators from all five campuses together.
Click here to register.
This session is offered as part of the New Faculty Institute (NFI)/ Teaching Conversations.
Faculty who successfully participate in NFI/TC sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the NFI/TC certificate.
Click here to register.
Date: November 2, 2020
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom Webinar
RBTS seeks to support the work of faculty from all disciplines, colleges, and campuses by offering faculty presentations and workshops on best practices in teaching and learning. These workshops not only provide information and resources for faculty seeking to enhance their own pedagogical practices, but also give faculty an opportunity to present their work to peers. All sessions will be live on Zoom and video-recorded for archival purposes.
Topic: Collaborative Student Projects Across Classrooms and Disciplines:
How to Foster Academic Skills Through Shared Experience
Led by: Ralph Hale and Valerie Surrett
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Monday, October 12, 2020
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Blackboard Collaborate – Campus-Specific breakouts
Cumming Campus | Facilitator Lori Furbush
Dahlonega Campus | Facilitator Kelly McFaden
Gainesville Campus | Facilitator Jennifer Williford
Oconee Campus | Facilitator Courtney Ferriter
This series of six workshops across the full academic year will be offered virtually on Blackboard Collaborate (BbC) with campus-specific breakouts.
Click here to register.
This session is offered as part of the New Faculty Institute (NFI)/ Teaching Conversations.
Faculty who successfully participate in NFI/TC sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the NFI/TC certificate.
Click here to register.
Monday, September 14, 2020
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Blackboard Collaborate – Campus-Specific breakouts
Cumming Campus | Facilitator Lori Furbush
Dahlonega Campus | Facilitator Kelly McFaden
Gainesville Campus | Facilitator Jennifer Williford
Oconee Campus | Facilitator Courtney Ferriter
This series of six workshops across the full academic year will be offered virtually on Blackboard Collaborate (BbC) with campus-specific breakouts.
Click here to register.
This session is offered as part of the New Faculty Institute (NFI)/ Teaching Conversations.
Faculty who successfully participate in NFI/TC sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the NFI/TC certificate.
Click here to register.
Monday, April 15, 2019
Deadline extended to Wednesday, May 15, 2019.
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Monthly meeting of campus faculty for discussion on teaching and learning in the college classroom
Cumming Campus | Classroom 161 | Led by Lori Furbush
Register here.
For more details about topics, see the CTLL Teaching Conversation Series webpage.
Monday, April 8, 2019
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Monthly meeting of campus faculty for discussion on teaching and learning in the college classroom
Cumming Campus | Now on Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Dahlonega Campus | Hansford 209 | Led by Rebecca Johnston
Gainesville Campus | Nesbitt 3203 | Led by Jennifer Williford
Oconee Campus | Classroom 320 | Katherine Kipp
Register here.
For more details about topics, see the CTLL Teaching Conversation Series webpage.
Monday, March 25, 2019
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Dahlonega Campus | Dunlap 211A | Facilitator Kelly McFaden
Gainesville Campus | Nesbitt 3203 | Facilitator David Osmond
Oconee Campus | SRC 501 | Facilitator Shane Toepfer
Click here to register.
This session is offered as part of the New Faculty Institute (NFI).
Faculty who successfully participate in NFI sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the NFI certificate.
Click here to register.
Monday, February 25, 2019
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Dahlonega Campus | Dunlap 211A | Facilitator Kelly McFaden
Gainesville Campus | Nesbitt 3203 | Facilitator David Osmond
Oconee Campus | SRC 501 | Facilitator Shane Toepfer
Click here to register.
This session is offered as part of the New Faculty Institute (NFI).
Faculty who successfully participate in NFI sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the NFI certificate.
Click here to register.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Monthly meeting of campus faculty for discussion on teaching and learning in the college classroom.
Cumming Campus | Classroom 161 | Led by Lori Furbush
Register here.
For more details about topics, see the CTLL Teaching Conversation Series webpage.
Monday, February 11, 2019
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Monthly meeting of campus faculty for discussion on teaching and learning in the college classroom
Cumming Campus | Now on Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Dahlonega Campus | Hansford 209 | Led by Rebecca Johnston
Gainesville Campus | Nesbitt 3203 | Led by Jennifer Williford and colleagues
Oconee Campus | Classroom 320 | Led by Katherine Kipp and colleagues
Register here.
For more details about topics, see the CTLL Teaching Conversation Series webpage.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Monthly meeting of campus faculty for discussion on teaching and learning in the college classroom.
Cumming Campus | Classroom 161 | Led by Lori Furbush
Register here.
For more details about topics, see the CTLL Teaching Conversation Series webpage.
