Past Events: Spring 2024 and Before

Past events

Spring 2024 Instructional Update

January 9, 2024, 10:00am
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Oliver O’Reilly invites UC Berkeley faculty for a special session on instructional updates. The Spring 2024 Instructional Update will take place on Tuesday, January 9, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. The event will feature presentations on emerging issues, resources,...

Teaching Inclusively From Day One

January 8, 2024, 2:00pm to 2:45pm
Inclusive Teaching
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Creating a learning environment that includes and supports all students can be challenging. Although inclusion and diversity are important to all of us, professional development can provide lots of great ideas but not sure how to integrate them into your content and teaching. In this session, we...

bCourses (Canvas) Basics: Teaching with bCourses Survival Guide

January 8, 2024, 10:00am to 10:45am
Teaching Essentials
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Join us for an overview of bCourses (Canvas), and its native features such as, Pages, Modules, Assignments, and other basic settings to familiarize you with this learning management system.

Exploring ChatGPT: Practical Approaches to Teaching with Generative AI

November 14, 2023, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Hosted by
Graduate Division & Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Join our faculty panel as they share their frameworks and experiences using generative AI in teaching. We'll dive into strategies, experiences, and the pros and cons of AI in education. Whether you're considering AI or simply curious, this event is insightful.

Cultivating Joy in Learning

November 8, 2023, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Inclusive Teaching
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Learning environments can promote student belonging, academic identity, and joy using inclusive teaching practices. This workshop continues our critical discussion of ways to incorporate inclusive teaching, famed by Universal Design for Learning (UDL). UDL guides instructors to proactively...

Maximizing bCourses Grading: Assignments, Quizzes, and Beyond

November 6, 2023, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Teaching Essentials
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Join us for a workshop on bCourses's grading features. Dive into tools like SpeedGrader, effective rubric setup, and Gradebook management to maximize your efficiency and grading accuracy.

Equitable Grading Approaches

November 1, 2023, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Faculty Coffee Chat
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Interested in exploring equitable grading schemes with colleagues? CTL is excited to host an informal chat with EECS faculty Dan Garcia, who will share his grading approach of “A’s for All.” Participants are invited to discuss successes and challenges with equity in grading, and brainstorm new...

Assessments in an AI World

October 19, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Faculty Coffee Chat
Join this workshop to delve deep into the potential of reshaping assessments in the age of ChatGPT and emerging generative AI technologies.

Exploring ChatGPT: A Student's Perspective

September 21, 2023, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosted by
Graduate Division & Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Join a Berkeley student panel discussing their experiences and views on ChatGPT, its classroom use, and academic integrity. Gain insights directly from the students amid the growing AI interest on campus.

Get Started with Gradescope

September 21, 2023, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Tech-Engage Toolbox
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Gradescope is a suite of tools designed to accommodate a common grading workflow. Join this workshop with the Gradescope team to learn how you can use Gradescope to deliver and grade all of your assignments, whether online or in person.

Ally in bCourses: Your Key to Accessible Course Content

September 20, 2023, 10:00am to 11:00am
Inclusive Teaching
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Join us for a workshop focused on leveraging Ally, an integrated accessibility tool in bCourses. Learn how to create inclusive course content by offering alternative formats that cater to diverse learners.

iClicker Cloud: Beyond the Basics

September 18, 2023, 10:00am to 11:00am
Tech-Engage Toolbox
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
This session will provide a "Beyond the Basics" look into iClicker Cloud, a classroom engagement solution designed to increase student attendance, preparedness and understanding of course material.

Intro to iClicker Cloud

September 15, 2023, 10:30am to 11:30am
Tech-Engage Toolbox
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Join us for a workshop on iClicker Cloud, the tool that transforms your slides into instant polls, eliminating physical clickers, and seamlessly integrates feedback into bCourses.

Best Practices in Designing Instructional Materials for Diverse Learners

September 13, 2023, 10:00am to 11:00am
Inclusive Teaching
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Join us for a workshop on promoting adaptability and inclusivity for diverse learners. Learn how to implement accessibility best practices in multimedia development, creating instructional materials accessible to everyone, with a focus on lecture recordings and visual content.

From Passive to Active: Transforming Our Classes with Inclusive Active Learning

September 7, 2023, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Faculty Coffee Chat
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Join us for an interactive workshop on Active Learning where co-editors Michal Reznizki and David Coad will share effective strategies for engaging and inclusive classrooms, drawing from their collection "Dynamic Activities for First-Year Composition."

Get Started with Gradescope

September 6, 2023, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Tech-Engage Toolbox
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Gradescope is a suite of tools designed to accommodate a common grading workflow. Join this workshop with the Gradescope team to learn how you can use Gradescope to deliver and grade all of your assignments, whether online or in person.

Latest and Greatest Gradescope Updates

September 6, 2023, 7:00am to 8:00am
Tech-Engage Toolbox
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Join this workshop to see Gradescope’s newest features in action and get your questions answered in a live Q&A.

Fostering Artistic Expression in Education: The Intersection of Creativity and Pedagogy

September 5, 2023, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Nicolás P. Villarreal, an acclaimed film and animation director. Discover how his artistic expertise and passion for teaching can enhance pedagogy, ignite curiosity, and transform the learning experience across disciplines.

Latest and Greatest Gradescope Updates

August 30, 2023, 2:00pm
Tech-Engage Toolbox
Join this workshop to see Gradescope’s newest features in action and get your questions answered in a live Q&A.

Enhance Classroom Engagement with iClicker Cloud

August 21, 2023, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Tech-Engage Toolbox
Join us for an interactive workshop on enhancing student participation using iClicker Cloud. Learn efficient methods for attendance, techniques for real-time interactive polling and steps to ensure smooth student engagement.

Tech SOS: Navigating Tech Support Resources

August 21, 2023, 10:00am to 11:00am
Classroom Technology
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Unlock the secrets to seamless tech support and discover valuable tips and tricks to enhance your tech skills and ensure a smooth experience with Berkeley technology services.

Kickstart Inclusive Teaching From Day One

August 18, 2023, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Inclusive Teaching
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Join us as we explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create an inclusive learning environment from day one. We will provide practical strategies to implement inclusivity in your courses, starting with low-input, high-impact actions.

In-person bCourses Drop-in Support

August 17, 2023, 10:00am to August 31, 2023, 3:00pm
Teaching Essentials
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Get in-person assistance for bCourses, available Aug 17 - Aug 31, 10am -12pm and 1 - 4pm , at the Academic Innovation Studio (AIS), 117 Dwinelle Hall. Walk-ins welcome, appointments encouraged for personalized help.

bCourses (Canvas) Basics: Teaching with bCourses Survival Guide

August 16, 2023, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Teaching Essentials
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Join us for an introductory workshop on bCourses (Canvas) and discover its essential features such as Announcements, Pages, Modules, Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussions, and learn how to navigate them with ease.

Incorporating Poll Questions to Engage Students in Real Time using Poll Everywhere

August 15, 2023, 10:30am to 11:30am
Tech-Engage Toolbox
Hosted by
Research, Teaching, and Learning (RTL)
Join us for an interactive workshop on enhancing student engagement through real-time polling and learn how to integrate Poll Everywhere into your teaching practice and create an interactive learning environment.

RTL workshops and events from Spring 2024 and before.