Center for Teaching

A unit of the Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology, the Center encourages and supports excellence in teaching and learning at the University of Iowa.

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

Join us on Monday, April 22 for out SCIT Meeting. Presentation topics will include Top Hat Student Response System by Vicky Maloy,
Media Content to Create Engaging Lectures With a Live Demo by Mark Hamilton, and more! Learn more here: https://t.co/sdja3VYbzj #uiowa #teaching

[Unizin @UnizinEd]

Power in Numbers: @UnizinEd’s model for data and student success through university collaborations #BigData #LearnerAnalytics #StudentSuccess #TeachingandLearning #Collaboration
https://t.co/RcQiW2KWB6

[Obermann Center for Advanced Studies @ObermannCenter]

The opening panel of the #HPG event is now available. Learn about new humanities PhD initiatives at Duke and Lehigh and nationwide. https://t.co/vJyRe6YAt8 @UIGradCollege @IowaEnglish @jteitle @UIowaCLAS @TheStudio_UI

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

Join us on Monday, April 22 for out SCIT Meeting. Presentation topics will include Top Hat Student Response System by Vicky Maloy,
Media Content to Create Engaging Lectures With a Live Demo by Mark Hamilton, and more! Learn more here: https://t.co/sdja3VYbzj #uiowa #teaching

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

In late Spring, 2019, Kaltura will replace the ShareStream service and become available to U of Iowa faculty, staff, and students. Users can upload media—including audio files, videos, and images—and capture, edit, and caption videos. Learn more: https://t.co/vPM9lJl6L2

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

UI students: are you looking to enhance teaching and leadership skills, prepare for the job market, and gain insight about the role of teaching centers in higher education? Join our Graduate Teaching Fellows Program! Applications open March 15th: https://t.co/UqJOzuOa9S

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

Join us next Monday in the Main Library at 9am for a three day workshop focusing on the foundations of course design. This advanced workshop is open to graduate students and postdocs. We hope to see you there: https://t.co/VudITFmu1I

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

Join us tomorrow at 9am or 2pm in UCC 2523 to talk about how to get the most from ICON to successfully manage large-enrollment courses. Learn more about it on our site: https://t.co/UVwbUisDfk #uiowa #teaching #highered

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

We just published Volume 6 | Issue 6 of our Newsletter! Read the articles on our website, and don't forget to subscribe to future newsletters for updates on U of Iowa teaching events, updates, and innovations: https://t.co/UeptTtPqFF #teaching #highered #uiowa

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

Reminder that today we will talk about different motivational and active-learning-based strategies to create an interactive and engaging learning environment in UCC 2070E. We hope to see you there: https://t.co/1zK9209cjy #uiowa #teaching

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

Concept maps are generally graded or evaluated with rubrics, which can link grading criteria to learning objectives, relate assignments to course content, and make grading criteria transparent. View examples here: https://t.co/ote0ISSBTr #teaching #uiowa

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

Reminder that today we will be having our Focus on Digital Storytelling, Part 1 event to hear about engaging students in new ways with digital storytelling. Join us at UCC 1117 International Programs at 12 pm. Hope to see you there! https://t.co/FRMYOttsUV #uiowa #teaching

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

We just published Volume 6 | Issue 5 of our Newsletter! Read the articles on our website, and don't forget to subscribe to future newsletters for updates on U of Iowa teaching events, updates, and innovations: https://t.co/qCRxt5xoiR #uiowa #teaching #highered

[The Studio at UIowa @TheStudio_UI]

Tomorrow, February 8th learn how a few individuals transformed traditional assignments and engaged students in new ways as part of the @UICfT's digital storytelling series! 12pm, 1117 University Capitol Centre. Register here: https://t.co/JLqeF2yGoS

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

The U of Iowa will be transitioning to Top Hat as the supported student response system beginning Summer 2019. Top Hat will provide new services for courses using clickers. Learn more about the transition here: https://t.co/5QbVf04gZg #uiowa #teaching #highered

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

Concept mapping is an effective way of gauging student understanding of course materials and is often more engaging than formal assignments. We have a list of various mapping exercises for you to try out here: https://t.co/RGT9f2W7zq #uiowa #teaching #highered

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

Have you ever been to the CfT Lending Library? We have a wide variety of books, teaching & learning journals, and DVDs on various teaching topics including: Course Design, Assessment, and Civic Engagement. Come visit us or learn more here: https://t.co/n4O8RxhL9j #uiowa #teaching

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

Need a refresher for using ICON? Our website offers an array of tips and tricks to help you start the semester off on the right foot. Check out our FAQs and How-to Guides here: https://t.co/76am7mwzTb #uiowa #teaching #highered

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

Reminder that today we will demystify grading by evaluating a wide range of rubrics, creating our own rough drafts, and discussing how to provide feedback in UCC 2070E. We hope to see you there: https://t.co/WXi7aeuj2B #uiowa #highered

[Center for Teaching @UICfT]

Among the many ways of inspiring students, inquiry-guided learning has been proven to improve student motivation and understanding by promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Learn more here: https://t.co/6GlExTY7Js #uiowa #teaching #highered