Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research
About OTEAR
As a reporting unit within University Academic Affairs, the Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research (OTEAR) supports teaching evaluation, assessment and program review. OTEAR also engages in research to enhance evidence-based decision making across the university. Our work is driven by collaborations with partners across the institution, best practices around assessment, and continuous improvement.
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Office of Teaching Evaluation and Assessment Research
Rutgers University
116 College Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Upcoming Workshops
To view all of our available sessions, please visit our Workshops and Training page.
Peer Review of the Teaching Portfolio (In-Person Hands-on Workshop)
Friday, December 13, 2024, 10:00am-11:30am Does your teaching portfolio present strong evidence showcasing your teaching success? Is the teaching philosophy clear and well-matched with your instructional goals? In this workshop we provide a rubric for evaluating teaching portfolios and assign participants to small teams to peer review their portfolios and document effective strategies and presentation…
Developing a Teaching Portfolio (Virtual Interactive Workshop)
Tuesday January 7, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm Craft a standout Teaching Portfolio in our interactive workshop. A robust portfolio effectively communicates your teaching responsibilities, philosophy, goals, and achievements. In this session, you will learn how to write an engaging teaching philosophy, compile compelling evidence of your teaching success, and highlight your professional growth and development as a…
Introduction to Learning Analytics January Cohort
January 3-17, 2025 The Introduction to Learning Analytics for Instructors is an asynchronous learning opportunity to support instructors in starting to build their capacity around learning analytics. Topics include defining learning analytics, ethical considerations, limitations, the impact of course design, and an introduction to New Analytics in Canvas. A digital badge can be earned through…
Initiatives
Artificial Intelligence
We at OTEAR have been carefully following the rise in Generative AI and its effects as we recognize the need to provide timely advice, useful information, informed perspectives, and best practices for instructors, students, and colleagues.
Learning Analytics
Learning analytics can enhance the student experience by evaluating, diagnosing, and providing support structures to help students achieve their learning goals. Learning analytics aim to ensure students become reflective, self-motivated, life-long learners.
Microcredentials
Microcredentials document achievements beyond traditional transcripts. OTEAR offers badges to faculty and staff to promote Teaching Evaluation and Classroom Inclusivity.
- on October 9, 2024 at 6:42 pm
Join us on Monday, October 14, for Assessment Strategies: Alternative Grading Schemes Faculty Panel! We will hear from Rutgers faculty who have implemented different grading schemes including specifications grading, mastery-based grading, and ungrading.Register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/AssessmentPanel
- on October 3, 2024 at 1:23 pm
Interested in learning how students are engaging with your course? Sign up for the October Introduction to Learning Analytics for Instructors cohort! Find out how learning analytics can better support your teaching and boost student success here: http://go.rutgers.edu/IntroLA
- on August 27, 2024 at 6:05 pm
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Round Table (Presentation and Discussion) https://otear.rutgers.edu/scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning-round-table-presentation-and-discussion/
- on August 27, 2024 at 6:02 pm
Assessment Strategies: Alternative Grading Schemes Faculty Panel (Virtual Panel Discussion) https://otear.rutgers.edu/assessment-strategies-alternative-grading-schemes-faculty-panel-virtual-panel-discussion/
- on August 14, 2024 at 8:18 pm
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