Newsletter
The UTLC Newsletter is a weekly publication aimed at providing faculty development resources and fostering a culture of teaching excellence at UNCG. Each issue contains teaching tips that can immediately be implemented in the learning environment along with upcoming events and opportunities related to teaching and learning. Many issues also highlight innovative teaching approaches and activities from current UNCG instructors in the Minerva Mentions segment.
Be sure to check your inbox every Tuesday morning during the fall and spring semesters for the latest edition of the UTLC Newsletter. The newsletter is sent from [email protected], and you can check this page anytime to see all previous newsletters.
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Check back each week for the latest edition of the UTLC Weekly Newsletter from the current semester. The first edition of the Fall 2023 semester will be published in August 2023.
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Teaching Tips Blog
Looking for past teaching tips? Use our searchable archive to browse by category, search by keyword, or view all teaching tips in order of publication in the UTLC Newsletter.
Archives
November 5, 2024 | Tips on teaching during election week, AI opportunity reminders, upcoming events, and more.
October 29, 2024 | Teaching Tips to kick off Native American Heritage Month, Auburn Teaching with AI Spring 2025 cohort enrollment, important reminders, and more.
October 22, 2024 | Tips for teaching during the 2024 election season, important reminders, upcoming events, and more.
October 15, 2024 | No newsletter during Fall Break
October 8 , 2024 | Trauma-informed teaching tips part 2 focusing on creating a sense of safety after a natural disaster, EDUCAUSE AI webinar series on Supporting Literacy and Effective Practice, other upcoming events, and more.
October 1, 2024 | Teaching tips on upcoming Hindu holidays Navatri, Dussehra, and Diwali; reminders about mid-semester feedback and New Faculty Development Program; upcoming events, and more.
September 24, 2024 | Teaching tips on mitigating grading bias, New Faculty Development Program at UNCG, resources for Suicide Prevention Month, upcoming events, and more! Spartan Spotlight: Counseling and Psychological Services.
September 17, 2024 | Teaching tips for the upcoming Jewish High Holy Day season, new tech tip video on polling in Teams, opportunity to join UNC System Faculty Learning Community on GenAI, upcoming events, and more! Minerva Mentions: Dr. Salih Rakap.
September 10, 2024 | Teaching tips on facilitating mid-semester feedback, VOISES panels return, accessibility research opportunity, online learning resources, upcoming trainings, events, and more!
September 3, 2024 | Trauma-informed teaching tips focused on educational trauma, important reminders, upcoming events, and more. Spartan Spotlight: Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement.
August 27, 2024 | Teaching tips on teaching “studenting” skills, important notice regarding Canvas discussion boards, instructional design support, Voting 101 module and workshops, final ACUE reminder, upcoming events, and more. Spartan Spotlight: Academic Achievement Center.
August 20, 2024 | Teaching Tips for starting the semester with important Canvas updates and other resources, last chance to complete ACUE, save the date for Fall CoffeeHouses, other upcoming events, and more.
April 9, 2024 | Teaching Tips on supporting students during Passover, AI Institute Registration reminders, Biergarten save the date, updates from ITS Learning Technology, and more!
April 2, 2024 | Teaching tips on helping students to prepare for finals and reduce test anxiety, AI Institute registration now open, new Tech Tip video, upcoming events, and more.
March 26, 2024 | Teaching tips on reengaging students, AI Institute call for lightning rounds, AI Implementation Grants application reminder, new Tech Tip video, and more.
March 19, 2024 | Teaching tips celebrating Women’s History Month, AI Implementation Grants, new Tech Tip video, save the date for AI institute, and more.
March 12, 2024 | Teaching tips on integrating AI into your course, save the date for UNCG’s first AI Institute in May, Ramadan reminders, new Tech Tip Video, upcoming events, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Tiffany Tovey.
February 27, 2024 | Teaching tips on supporting students during Ramadan, upcoming Faculty Burnout book club meeting and summary, new Tech Tip video, and more. Minerva Mentions: Rachel Briley.
February 20, 2024 | Teaching tips on the Teaching Effectiveness Framework from Dr. Shawn Simonson, VOISES Panel summary on Black and African American student experiences, AI Webinars, Learning Tech Tip video, and more.
February 13, 2024 | Teaching tips on submitting midterm grades and facilitating mid-semester feedback plus reminders about upcoming events. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Aimee Motley
February 6, 2024 | Teaching tips for Black History Month, upcoming Faculty Burnout Bookclub meeting, update from ITS Learning Technology on file permissions in MS Teams, and upcoming events. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Candace Chambers
January 30, 2024 | Teaching tips on making small steps to support accessibility, SOCON faculty award, VOISES panel time change, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Jesse Ford
January 23, 2024 | Teaching tips on making office hours more accessible to students, upcoming guest visit by Dr. Shawn Simonson on Teaching Effectiveness Frameworks, and other upcoming events. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Selima Sultana
January 16, 2024 | Tips on teaching with Microsoft Teams, Unraveling Faculty Burnout book club beginning this week, event reminders, and more.
January 9, 2024 | Important updates and reminders to start Spring 2024 strong, VOISES and Coffeehouse dates announced, ACUE registration, and more. Minerva Mentions: J. Tiffany Holland
November 21, 2023 | Teaching tips on reflecting at the end of the semester, upcoming faculty Biergarten, and more! Minerva Mentions: Kimberly Miller.
November 14, 2023 | Teaching tips on indigenous pedagogy in honor of Native American History Month, new Accessibility blog post, upcoming events, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Risa Applegarth
November 7, 2023 | Teaching tips on integrating active learning strategies plus important reminders and upcoming events. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Aaron Allen.
October 31, 2023 | Teaching tips on supporting transfer students from our recent VOISES panel, new podcast episode, student-facing resource for Teaching in Teams, and other important updates. Minerva Mentions: Clarice Young
October 24, 2023 | Trauma-informed teaching tips during challenging times, Canvas course deletion reminder, upcoming events and ongoing developmental opportunities. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Şahan Savaş Karataşlı
October 17, 2023 | Teaching tips on leveraging resources from our new UTLC website, new Small Steps, Big Impact podcast episode on the intersection of AI and EDI, reminder about Canvas course deletion, and more! Minerva Mentions: Robin Gee
October 3, 2023 | Teaching tips on supporting neurodivergent students following VOISES panel, ACUE reminders, upcoming events, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. David Aarons.
September 26, 2023 | Teaching tips on gathering and responding to mid-semester feedback, upcoming events, and reminder to join the October ACUE cohort before the deadline. Minerva Mentions: Hannah Grannemann.
September 19, 2023 | Teaching tips to support students during the Jewish High Holiday Season, Teaching in Teams with one screen, upcoming events, and Civic and Voter Engagement Fellowship opportunity. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Daniel Huebner.
September 12, 2023 | Teaching tips on mid-term grades, update to scantron scanning services at UNCG, educational development opportunities, and upcoming events. Minerva Mentions: Tara Webb, M.A.
September 5, 2023 | Teaching tips on supporting LGBTQIA+ students in the classroom and around campus, October cohort ACUE registration reminder, scheduling exams with the University Proctoring Lab, new instructor development opportunities, and upcoming events. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Chiaki Takagi.
August 29, 2023 | Teaching tips on goal setting practices as a motivational strategy, October cohort ACUE registration, course design support, upcoming events around campus, and more. Minerva Mentions: Marcus Perkins, M.Ed.
August 22, 2023 | Teaching tips on generative AI and ChatGPT, VOISES panels registration now open, online learning levels return, events this week, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Lisa Tolbert.
August 15, 2023 | Teaching tips for starting Fall 2023 strong, ATEA nominations now open, new resources in Canvas, New to Teaching course available for all instructors at UNCG, coffeehouse dates announced, ACUE graduates, and more.
April 25, 2023 | Special Edition featuring a recap of Spring 2023. Highlights of top resources shared throughout the academic year and opportunities for professional development over the summer.
April 18, 2023 | Teaching tips from our next What’s Working video on facilitating group work, new podcast episode, LinkedIn Learning announcement, teaching and learning conferences, and more.
April 11, 2023 | Teaching tips centering accessibility featuring two new What’s Working videos, MAC Institute and Adapt Conference registration, upcoming faculty development opportunities, and more.
April 4, 2023 | Teaching tips on ChatGPT and Generative AI, Adapt Conference registration, new podcast episode, upcoming events and more.
March 28, 2023 | Teaching tips from our What’s Working video series on using concept maps, new podcast episode, course design services from the UTLC, and more.
March 21, 2023 | Teaching tips from our next What’s Working video for connecting with your students and finding your why, URSCO Faculty Fellows proposals, Adapt conference reminders, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Erin Reifsteck.
March 14, 2023 | Ramadan teaching tips with student voices video, Adapt conference call for proposals, Accessibility Accommodations survey, new episode of Small Steps, Big Impact podcast, events this week, and more! Minerva Mentions: Dr. Anne Parsons.
March 7, 2023 | No newsletter – enjoy Spring Break!
February 28, 2023 | Teaching tips to wrap up Black History Month, Adapt conference updates, upcoming faculty development opportunities, and more. Minerva Mentions: Judy Fowler.
February 21, 2023 | Teaching tips for rethinking class assignments and conducting mid-semester feedback, new podcast episodes released, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Guy Capuzzo
February 14, 2023 | Teaching tips for supporting military-affiliated students, important upcoming events, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. LaTesha Velez.
February 7, 2023 | Teaching tips for student success from students themselves, May 2023 faculty development opportunities announced, and more. Minerva Mentions: Sam Harlow.
January 31, 2023 | Teaching tips on building empathy and other inclusive teaching practices, Microsoft Teams panel recording, important upcoming events and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Todd Madigan.
January 24, 2023 | Teaching Tips on increasing accessibility in the classroom by using microphones and important event reminders. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Rebecca Mathews.
January 17, 2023 | Teaching Tips on study and practice strategies for your students (What’s Working video), Online Learning Level 1 enrollment now open, VOISES Panels return, and more!
January 10, 2023 | Teaching Tips on building community in your classroom (What’s Working video), upcoming events for the semester, internal and external professional development opportunities, and more!
November 22, 2022 | Teaching tips aimed at reflecting on the semester, upcoming UTLC Biergarten, other faculty development opportunities, and more.
November 15, 2022 | Teaching tips for International Education Week, important event reminders, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Adam Rosenfeld.
November 8, 2022 | Inclusive teaching resources and student engagement tips, upcoming events and opportunities. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Joseph A. Ross.
November 1, 2022 | Teaching tips on indigenous pedagogy to celebrate Native American Heritage Month, new podcast episode, and upcoming faculty development events.
October 25, 2022 | Teaching tips on closed captioning, inclusive language, and class participation. New podcast episode and other important event announcements. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Angela Bolte.
October 18, 2022 | Teaching tips featuring VOISES panel summary of Muslim Student experiences, important reminders, and upcoming faculty development events and opportunities. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Kathy Hytten.
October 4, 2022 | Teaching tips on web accessible color choices and other inclusive teaching resources, Canvas template pilot opportunity, upcoming faculty development opportunities, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Ye “Jane” He.
September 27, 2022 | Teaching tips on Neruodiversity and UDL, knowing our blind spots, and mid-semester feedback. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Jonathan Zarecki.
September 20, 2022 | Teaching tips on visual representation within UDL, VOISES panel takeaways from students in recovery, and addressing faculty burnout. Minerva Mentions: Wade Maki.
September 13, 2022 | Teaching tips on UDL guidelines, preparing for upcoming Jewish High Holidays, and VOISES Panel take aways. Summary of Midterm Grades policy roundtable and other important upcoming events. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Daniel Herr.
September 6, 2022 | Tips on UDL, trauma-informed teaching, and active learning; upcoming faculty roundtable and other events. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Christian Chan.
August 30, 2022 | Accessibility Fellows announced, URSCO Faculty Fellows call for applications, event opportunities and reminders. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Karen Messina.
August 23, 2022 | VOISES Panels and Teaching Squares registration, Alumni Teaching Excellence Awards nominations, and upcoming faculty development opportunities. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Sandra Ayoo.
August 16, 2022 | Teaching tips to start off the semester strong, UTLC events calendar for Fall 2022, faculty development opportunities around campus.
April 19, 2022 | Teaching tips on scaffolding ethical, scholarly work; Adapt conference and other event reminders, new podcast episode, Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo, and more!
April 12, 2022 | Teaching tips for Passover, end-of-semester faculty celebration event, new podcast episode, teaching excellence award winners, and more! Minerva Mentions: Natalie Sowell.
April 5, 2022 | Universal Design for Learning (UDL) teaching tips, Adapt registration reminders, upcoming events, and more! Minerva Mentions: Tammy Gruer.
March 29, 2022 | Teaching tips for Ramadan, Adapt Pre-Conference events and registration, upcoming events, and more! Minerva Mentions: Dr. Sonia Archer-Capuzzo.
March 22, 2022 | Teaching tips on inclusive teaching from Minerva Mentions nominees, new Small Steps, Big Impact Podcast episode, upcoming events, Adapt conference reminders, and more! Minerva Mentions: Dr. Elizabeth Tomlin.
March 15, 2022 | Teaching tips on Open Educational Resources (OER), Adapt Conference registration, new Small Steps Big Impact Podcast episode, return of VOISES panels and Coffeehouses, and more! Minerva Mentions: Dr. Stephen Skorski.
March 1, 2022 | Teaching tips on mid-semester feedback strategies, Adapt Conference reminders, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Tetyana Ignatova.
February 22, 2022 | Teaching tips on student motivation, Adapt Conference call for proposals, event save the dates and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Eric Willie.
February 15, 2022 | Teaching tips on blended learning practices, new podcast episode, events, and other announcements. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Benjamin “Benji” Chang.
February 8, 2022 | Teaching tips honoring the legacy of bell hooks, save the date for Adapt Conference 2022, events and workshop announcements. Minerva Mentions: Joyce Clapp.
February 1, 2022 | Teaching tips on engaged learning strategies, upcoming events, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Daniel Coleman.
January 25, 2022 | Teaching tips for creating a Culture of Care, UTLC programmatic updates, and other announcements. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Aileen Reid.
January 18, 2022 | Teaching tips on teaching with a mask, program and event updates, and faculty development opportunities. Minerva Mentions: Dr. David Wharton.
January 11, 2022 | Teaching tips on flexible and adaptable teaching strategies for Spring 2022, updates on events and opportunities, and upcoming trainings and faculty development.
November 16, 2021 | Includes teaching tips to prepare for the end of the semester, New Canvas Quizzes reminder, upcoming trainings and support opportunities, and more. Minerva Mentions: Erin Harrison.
November 9, 2021 | Includes teaching tips on Indigenous Pedagogy in honor of Native American Heritage Month, upcoming events and opportunities, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Nicole Scalissi.
November 2, 2021 | Includes teaching tips related to international students, International Education Week events for faculty, upcoming CoffeeHouses, Learning Technologies drop-in sessions, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Bonnie Canziani.
October 26, 2021 | Includes teaching tips on engaging students, upcoming events and workshops, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Heather Adams (English and WGS).
October 19, 2021 | Includes teaching tips on campus culture of care, upcoming CoffeeHouses, workshops, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Crystal Epstein (Nursing).
October 5, 2021 | Includes teaching tips on soliciting and implementing mid-semester feedback, upcoming instructional support opportunities, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Sandra Echeverria (Public Health)
September 28, 2021 | Includes teaching tips on neuromyths about teaching and learning, Quality Matters training opportunity, new Canvas Quizzes features, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Mariche G. Bayonas (Languages, Literatures, and Cultures – Spanish)
September 21, 2021 | Includes teaching tips on inclusive teaching practices, an update from the International Faculty and Staff network, TIO Event updates, Undergraduate Research funding opportunities, and more. Minerva Mentions: Dr. Jenni Simon (Communication Studies).
September 14, 2021 | Includes teaching tips on flexible and adaptive teaching strategies from the Adapt conference, instructional support opportunities, upcoming TIO events, and more! Minerva Mentions: Dr. Brad Johnson (Teacher Education and Higher Education).
September 7, 2021 | Includes teaching tips from James Lang’s Small Teaching, Second Edition, Intentional Hybrid Course Development experience, Preparing for a Pivot in Canvas video series, and more! Minerva Mentions: Dr. Shelly Brown-Jeffy (Sociology).
August 31, 2021 | Includes teaching tips for integrating technology into your classroom, literary sign ups, the announcement of the international staff and faculty network, and more!
August 24, 2021 | Includes teaching tips for flexible and adaptive teaching strategies, the first ever Minerva Mentions nominee (Dr. DeAnne Brooks, Kinesiology), the first Coffee House of the year, and more!
August 17, 2021 | Includes teaching tips for creating a culture of care, Fall 2021 UTLC events calendar, MAC support resources, and more!