SoTL Round Table on December 14th at 10:00 am.

Join us for a discussion to share your current project, and get feedback and suggestions from the group on methodology, design, and analysis. Don't miss this collaborative opportunity!

Register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/wie3idja

Dec 7 - Issue with SIRS in Canvas: We are experiencing a communication outage between the Canvas course system and the Blue Survey system. Support staff are working to correct the situation, and we expect it to be functioning normally soon. Students may continue to see pop-up messages... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/12/dec-7---issue-with-sirs-in-canvas.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Fall SIRS running now: The Fall 2023 Student Instructional Rating Survey process has begun. As of today (November 29th) most surveys are now available, although survey dates for individual courses may vary. Students can complete their surveys by visiting https://sirs.rutgers.edu/blue or through the links... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/11/fall-sirs-running-now.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Nov 9 - AI and Teaching and Learning: Initiatives at the University of Wisconsin-Madison: AI and Teaching and Learning: Initiatives at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Thursday, November 9th, 20231:00pm-2:00pm John Zumbrunnen, University of Wisconsin-Madison Senior Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs and Vice-Provost for Teaching and Learning, will discuss approaches taken at UW-Madison to support instructors... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/10/nov-9---ai-and-teaching-and-learning-initiatives-at-the-university-of-wisconsin-madison.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Dec 11 - Artificial Intelligence & Academic Integrity (Virtual Discussion): Artificial Intelligence & Academic Integrity (Virtual Discussion) Monday, December 11, 202310:00am-11:30am What should instructors do if they suspect that a student has used an AI chatbot such as ChatGPT in violation of a course policy? In this discussion, we share... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/10/dec-11---artificial-intelligence-academic-integrity-virtual-discussion.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Tune in on November 2nd for a workshop on the Impact of Identities, Biases, and Fears on the Learning of International Students, brought to you by Rutgers Global as a part of the Classroom Inclusivity Series!

Read more and register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/h7686026

Get ready for the Rutgers Summit on Student Success with our two new Teaching Tips on Student Success! Vote for your favorite here: https://otear.rutgers.edu/teaching/teaching_tips

You can learn more and register for the Rutgers Summit on Student Success here: https://academicaffairs.rutgers.edu/SuccessSummit

Dec 14 - Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Round Table: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Round Table (Presentation and Discussion) Thursday, December 14, 2023, 10-11:30 am This discussion is for all instructors and staff interested in research on their teaching. We will provide an opportunity for all participants to give... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/10/dec-14---scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning-round-table.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Nov 14 - Incorporating Beliefs, Mindsets & Belonging in Creating Inclusive Courses: Incorporating Beliefs, Mindsets & Belonging in Creating Inclusive Courses (Virtual Interactive Workshop) Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 12:30 - 2:00 pm There is increasing evidence that what some call "non-cognitive" factors such as students' sense of belonging, beliefs, and mindsets, have... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/10/nov-14---incorporating-beliefs-mindsets-belonging-in-creating-inclusive-courses.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Nov 2 - Impact of Identities, Biases and Fears on the Learning of International Students: Impact of Identities, Biases and Fears on the Learning of International Students Thursday, November 2, 12 - 1:30 pm Building awareness around our own identities, biases, and fears as educators and those of our international students is a critical component... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/10/nov-2---impact-of-identities-biases-and-fears-on-the-learning-of-international-students.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Fall semester is here, and so are some new Teaching Tips on the First Week of Classes! https://go.rutgers.edu/tvdn9s2j

Remember to vote for your favorite! 💡

SIRS - Spring 2023 Results Posted, Site Refresh: The results of the Spring 2023 Student Instructional Rating Surveys are now available for viewing by students and the university community at the SIRS Results web site. A valid Rutgers NetID login is required to view the survey results. Results... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/08/sirs---spring-2023-results-posted-site-refresh.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Critical AI Literacy: Advice for the New Semester: In response to concerns and questions about generative artificial intelligence and the classroom, we are excited to announce Critical AI Literacy: Advice for the New Semester. This document was prepared by Lauren Goodlad, Sharon Stoerger, and the Rutgers AI Round... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/08/critical-ai-literacy-advice-for-the-new-semester.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Summer 2023 SIRS Results Available to Faculty: Student Instructional Rating Survey results for most Summer 2023 courses are available now to faculty, instructors and administrators. Some academic units withhold results for a longer period. Rutgers Business School results will be available on August 31st, and Rutgers Law... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/08/summer-2023-sirs-results-available-to-faculty.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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Registrations are open for our upcoming workshop: Understanding Your Students' Engagement to Plan for the Fall. In-person sessions are being offered on each of the Rutgers campuses!

Please use this form to register for any of the sessions: https://go.rutgers.edu/bnez4acr

Understanding Your Students' Engagement to Plan for the Fall: We are excited to announce an upcoming session with in-person offerings on each of the geographic campuses! Understanding Your Students' Engagement to Plan for the Fall The level of student engagement in courses has been a hot topic for many... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/06/understanding-your-students-engagement-to-plan-for-the-fall.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

June 28 - Report on Learning & Teaching at Rutgers: Wednesday, June 28, 202310:00am-11:30am At the end of the Spring 2023 term, OTEAR surveyed instructors about their teaching experiences to better understand emerging challenges. In this presentation, we share our analysis of the Instructor Teaching Experience Survey and discuss how... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/05/june-28---report-on-learning-teaching-at-rutgers.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

June 12 - AI Tools for Teaching and Learning - A Petting Zoo: AI Round Table Monday, June 12, 202311:00 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m. We've been discussing AI concerns and issues. Let's also discuss promising strategies for the productive, creative, and ethical use of AI in our classrooms and with our students. Join... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/05/june-12---ai-tools-for-teaching-and-learning-a-petting-zoo.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

May 19, 10:00 am - Noon: Blue unavailable during upgrade: The Blue survey system will not be available for a short time today (Friday, May 19), for a scheduled system upgrade. We expect the system to be up and runnning again by noon.... https://otear.rutgers.edu/newsletter2/2023/05/may-19-1000-am---noon-blue-unavailable-during-upgrade.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon