Tag Archives: Teaching Conversations

Teaching Conversations: Undergraduate Research and Faculty Mentorship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Zoom

Undergraduate Research and Faculty Mentorship
Led by Nathan Price
This workshop will explore the benefits of undergraduate research. Additionally, the team from the Center of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (CURCA) will discuss their efforts to diversify undergraduate research participants at UNG.

Register:  https://ung.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51hAfuIF5eW7IxM
Website: https://ung.edu/center-teaching-learning-leadership/programs/teaching-and-learning/teaching-conversations.php

Teaching Conversations: Dealing with Disruptive Students

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Zoom

Dealing with Disruptive Students
Led by Kelly McFaden and Lori Furbush
This workshop will provide faculty with strategies for dealing with disruptive and offensive   student behavior. Participants will learn how to identify and respond to disruptive behavior in a way that is both effective and respectful. The workshop will also cover topics such as setting clear expectations, building rapport with students, and classroom management strategies.

Register:  https://ung.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51hAfuIF5eW7IxM
Website: https://ung.edu/center-teaching-learning-leadership/programs/teaching-and-learning/teaching-conversations.php

Teaching Conversations: Building Student Study Skills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Zoom

Building Student Study Skills
Led by Susan Brantley, Lori Furbush, and Nathan Price
The focus of this session will be to provide faculty with strategies for helping students develop effective study skills. Participants will learn about the different types of study skills, as well as how to assess students’ individual needs. The workshop will also cover topics such as time management, note-taking, test-taking, and research.

Register:  https://ung.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51hAfuIF5eW7IxM
Website: https://ung.edu/center-teaching-learning-leadership/programs/teaching-and-learning/teaching-conversations.php

Teaching Conversations: Finding Student Success Opportunities in Scholarship and Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Zoom

Finding Student Success Opportunities in Scholarship and Service
Led by Lori Furbush and Nathan Price
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on students, both academically and personally. Faculty can help students post-COVID by being understanding and flexible, providing resources and support, and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Register:  https://ung.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51hAfuIF5eW7IxM
Website: https://ung.edu/center-teaching-learning-leadership/programs/teaching-and-learning/teaching-conversations.php

Teaching Conversations: Navigating Difficult Discussions in the Classroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Zoom

Navigating Difficult Discussions in the Classroom
Led by Kelly McFaden
This workshop will introduce you to strategies for facilitating productive discussions on difficult or divisive topics in the classroom.

Register:  https://ung.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51hAfuIF5eW7IxM
Website: https://ung.edu/center-teaching-learning-leadership/programs/teaching-and-learning/teaching-conversations.php

Teaching Conversations: Creating Interactive Lectures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Zoom

Creating Interactive Lectures
Led by Lori Furbush
Tired of seeing glazed looks from your students but don’t want to abandon lectures? This workshop will discuss strategies to keep students engaged during class.

Register:  https://ung.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51hAfuIF5eW7IxM
Website: https://ung.edu/center-teaching-learning-leadership/programs/teaching-and-learning/teaching-conversations.php

Teaching Conversations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom

Leveraging Student Success Through DEIJ
Led by Lori Furbush, Kelly McFaden, and Nathan Price
Planning for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in your courses can help provide a framework for building student success. Join the discussion to explore strategies for incorporating DEIJ-oriented practices from planning to implementation.  

This series of six workshops across the full academic year will be offered virtually on Zoom with facilitators from all five campuses together.

Click here to register. 

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

Teaching Conversations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, March 8, 2023
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom

DEIJ in the Classroom: Grading, Policies, and Strategies
Led by Julie Glenn
Students enter college with a diversity of skillsets, college-readiness, and outside demands on their time. This session will explore scaffolding strategies and policies to enhance learning so that every student has a chance to succeed. 

This series of six workshops across the full academic year will be offered virtually on Zoom with facilitators from all five campuses together.

Click here to register. 

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.

Teaching Conversations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom

Mental Health and the Classroom: Managing Faculty Burnout
Led by Lori Furbush and Nathan Price
Have you lost your joy of teaching? Do you find yourself wishing you had chosen a career other than academia? This session will address the components of burnout, symptoms of it, and strategies to manage it. We will discuss nationwide trends contributing to burnout in higher ed, beginning before the pandemic and accelerating after it.

This series of six workshops across the full academic year will be offered virtually on Zoom with facilitators from all five campuses together.

Click here to register. 

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.

Teaching Conversations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom

Ready! Set! DEIJ!: An Overview of Key Concepts in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
Led by Kelly McFaden
This session will introduce you to some of the key principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. Learn about the overarching themes involved in bringing these practices to your classroom. This session is designed for anyone newer to conversations around social justice and its applications in educational spaces.  

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 Teaching Conversations Series.
Faculty who successfully participate in TC sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the TC certificate.

Teaching Conversations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom

DEIJ and Academic Freedom
Led by Nathan Price
This session will explore academic freedom in a polarized political environment. Nathan Price will facilitate a discussion over the challenges and pressure instructors feel when integrating issues pertaining to DEIJ in the classroom.

This series of six workshops across the full academic year will be offered virtually on Zoom with facilitators from all five campuses together.

Click here to register. 

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.

 

Teaching Conversations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom

Fostering Engagement Through Classroom Discussion
Led by Kelly McFaden
Have you ever asked your class a question only to be met with a sea of silence? Fostering Engagement Through Classroom Discussion will highlight a variety of methods you can quickly implement to build classroom engagement through discussion. Join the CTLL Faculty Fellows to discuss over a dozen strategies for fostering discussion across any discipline.  

This series of six workshops across the full academic year will be offered virtually on Zoom with facilitators from all five campuses together.

Click here to register. 

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.

Teaching Conversations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom on D2L

Different Grading Strategies
Led by Courtney Ferriter and Nathan Price

This session will explore different grading strategies and analyze the benefits and drawbacks to trying to give students autonomy over course activities. We will also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of traditional grading structures vs. labor-based or contract grading. 

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 Teaching Conversations Series.
Faculty who successfully participate in TC sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the TC certificate.

Click here to register. 

Teaching Conversations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom on D2L

Preparedness of First-Year Students
Led by Nathan Price

As we transition out of the pandemic, we are likely to confront new challenges in the upcoming years as we welcome students to our five campuses who have experienced a severe disruption to their education. This session will explore strategies for providing scaffolding for students who may lack some of the skills they need to be successful in rigorous college courses. 

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 Teaching Conversations Series.
Faculty who successfully participate in TC sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the TC certificate.

Click here to register. 

Teaching Conversations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, February 9, 2022
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom on D2L

Inclusive Pedagogy
Led by Courtney Ferriter

This session will present strategies for incorporating diversity and inclusion in the classroom. We will discuss various forms of inclusive pedagogy as well as “small teaching” tips to supplement existing pedagogical approaches. 

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 Teaching Conversations Series.
Faculty who successfully participate in TC sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the TC certificate.

Click here to register. 

Teaching Conversations

 

 

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom on D2L

The Mental Health Crisis: Finding Resources for Our Students and Ourselves
Led by Lori Furbush

The pandemic has exacerbated an already alarming mental health problem on college campuses, and faculty often find themselves drawn into it. This session will discuss how to recognize concerning signs and what to do about it. 

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 Teaching Conversations series.
Faculty who successfully participate in TC sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the TC certificate.

Click here to register. 

Teaching Conversations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, October 13, 2021
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Zoom on D2L

Remembering How to Teach in 3D: Strategies to Promote Engaging and Productive Classroom Discussion
Led by Kelly McFaden

Did you know there are lots of ways to hold a classroom discussion? This session will focus on strategies, methods, and outcomes of various pedagogical approaches centered of facilitating classroom discussion for both small and large classrooms. 

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 Teaching Conversations Series.
Faculty who successfully participate in TC sessions and complete a reflective statement may qualify for the TC certificate.

Click here to register. 

Teaching Conversations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Click here to register. 

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.

Click here to register. 

New Faculty Institute/Teaching Conversations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 

New Faculty Institute/Teaching Conversations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.