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RTL workshops are designed to provide essential teaching tools and best practices to excel in your teaching efforts. Review all of our events.
August 2025
Approaches to Addressing Student AI Engagement this Fall, August 11, 1:00 p.m.
Join this session to explore strategies for communicating your expectations around generative AI use in your course. We will discuss common concerns, explore different approaches, and leave with a plan for shaping the classroom culture you want this fall.
No Lab? No Problem! Teaching with the Virtual Computing Lab, August 12, 12:00 p.m.
Join this session to learn how the Virtual Computing Lab (VCL) can give students remote access to specialized software and computing environments, no physical lab or installations needed. Come and explore real use cases and discover how VCL can support your course goals.
Teaching Peer Review: Helping Students Recognize Their Value in the GenAI Era, August 13, 1:00 p.m.
Join this session to access a ready-to-use bCourses module that teaches students how to give and receive peer feedback. Learn how peer review can build community, reduce GenAI reliance, foster collaboration, and help students develop essential skills like critical thinking, communication, and self-assessment.
DataHub Office Hours, August 14, 1:00 p.m. & August 18, 12:00 p.m.
Join our office hours to learn more about DataHub, a campus service providing interactive computing environments (like Jupyter Notebooks, RStudio, VSCode, and more) to many Data Science courses.
bCourses Basics for Instructors, August 19, 10:00 a.m.
Join us for an introduction to bCourses, perfect for beginners or those needing a refresher. Learn essential features like Pages, Modules, Assignments, and Announcements to organize and manage your courses.
How AI Literacy Can and Will Impact Academic Integrity, August 19, 1:00 p.m.
Join this session to explore how fostering AI literacy and clearly communicating the purpose of assignments can reduce academic integrity concerns. Learn strategies to engage students by connecting assessments to their goals and experiences, while promoting critical understanding of generative AI’s workings and impact.
Intro to Polling Tools: iClicker Cloud & Poll Everywhere, August 20, 2:00 p.m.
Join this session for a hands-on introduction to iClicker Cloud and Poll Everywhere. Learn how to set up polls, integrate them with bCourses and your slides, and use them to engage students in inclusive and interactive ways.
Making the Most of Course Capture: Options and In-Class Tips, August 21, 3:00 p.m.
Join this session to explore Course Capture setup options, learn how to avoid common issues, and check your recording setup before class.
Prepare to Teach in Flex Classrooms, August 22, 11:00 a.m.
Join this session to get hands-on with the new Flex classroom technology coming to 65 rooms, including all classrooms in the new Undergraduate Academic Building. Explore features like wireless screen sharing, ceiling mics, Zoom integration, digital whiteboards, recording options, and more.
Info Session: Academic Technologies for New UC Berkeley Instructors, August 26, 10:00 a.m.
Join this session to get up to speed on key academic technologies at UC Berkeley, including bCourses, Course Capture, student engagement tools, etc. Ideal for new instructors or anyone seeking a refresher, this session will help you start the semester with confidence and know where to find ongoing tech support.
Assignments and Grading: Build Your Gradebook in bCourses, August 26, 1:00 p.m.
Join us to learn how to effectively set up and manage your Gradebook in bCourses. Discover how to weight grades, configure Grade Posting Policy, create and manage Assignment Groups, apply grading rules, and set up assignments with associated Gradebook columns.
Using Peer Review to Increase Collaboration and Engagement, August 28, 10:00 a.m.
Join this session to explore how Peerceptiv supports student engagement through peer review and team evaluations. Learn how this tool enhances writing and critical thinking, reduces grading time, and integrates with bCourses.
September 2025
New Features in the Peerceptiv Peer Review Tool, September 2, 2:00 p.m.
Join this session to explore new Peerceptiv features, including group formation tools, bCourses integration, enhanced grading options, and updates to Live Presentation assignments.
Inclusive Excellence: Insights from the DSP, September 10, 1:00 p.m.
Join this session, the first in a three-part series inspired by the Finding Space podcast, to hear from DSP about advancing access and equity for disabled students at UC Berkeley. Explore key takeaways from the featured episode and gain practical strategies for designing flexible, inclusive instruction.
Teaching Pivots - Pedagogy Improv Pt 1, September 16, 11:00 a.m.
Join this interactive session—part one of the two-part Pedagogy Improv series—to explore real-time teaching pivots through live faculty demos and hands-on scenarios. We’ll practice responding to common classroom challenges, from student-led discussions to addressing bias, and build confidence navigating unexpected teaching moments.
Designing for Flexibility: Boosting Your bCourses Site to Support Student Learning In and Outside of Class, September 18, 11:00 a.m.
Join this session to learn simple ways to digitize parts of your in-person course. We’ll explore easy entry points to boost student access, support learning beyond class, and build instructional resilience, without losing the heart of your teaching.
October 2025
Reframing Accommodations: DSP Faculty Liaisons' Reflections on Inclusive Teaching, October 8, 1:00 p.m.
Join this session, the second in a three-part series inspired by the Finding Space podcast, to hear from DSP Faculty Liaisons Jonah Levy and Justin Davidson on how supporting students with disabilities has transformed their teaching.
November 2025
Assessment Pivots - Pedagogy Improv Pt 2, November 5, 11:00 a.m.
Join this second session in the Pedagogy Improv series to explore flexible, in-the-moment assessment strategies. We will have live demos from instructors on how to respond to student understanding in real time, then you’ll try your own improv assessment scenarios.
Belonging Through Connection: A Student Perspective, November 13, 1:00 p.m.
Join this final session in the Finding Space workshop series to explore how faculty relationships can support student persistence and belonging. Inspired by Marlenne Perez’s podcast episode, you’ll gain practical strategies for fostering inclusive, trust-based classroom environments that make a lasting impact.
No Lab? No Problem! Teaching with the Virtual Computing Lab, November 19, 2:30 p.m.
Join this session to learn how the Virtual Computing Lab (VCL) can give students remote access to specialized software and computing environments, no physical lab or installations needed. Come and explore real use cases and discover how VCL can support your course goals.
