Workshops and Training
Workshops and Training
OTEAR offers multiple workshops on the improvement of teaching evaluation and assessment. All current workshops are available are listed below. If you are interested in scheduling a specific workshop for your office or department, or would like to speak with an OTEAR staff member, please email us at otear@rutgers.edu.
To stay informed of our upcoming workshops and trainings, please sign up for the OTEAR email listserv.
The Classroom Inclusivity Series is now being administered by University Equity and Inclusion.
Available Sessions
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Adding Questions in Blue for Faculty- Midcourse Surveys
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 12:00-12:30 pm
This short session will bring instructors through the process of how to add questions to their midcourse survey in Blue. We will also cover best practices for question design, tips for promoting engagement, and closing the loop. Ample time will be provided for Q&A. This session will not be recorded.
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Writing & Refining the Teaching Philosophy (In-Person Working Session)
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 9:00am-10:30am
This new workshop is a deep dive into what might be the most important piece of a teaching portfolio or teaching statement: the teaching philosophy statement. This reflective and highly personal narrative encapsulates an instructor’s instructional goals, teaching methods, and their approach to assessing student learning. In this interactive session we explore examples from different disciplines before spending time writing, editing, and peer reviewing. This workshop will be held in person in New Brunswick (location will be shared prior to the event) and will not be recorded. Because of limited space, we are capping registration at 20 participants. Please register to attend.
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Assessment of Learning 101 (Virtual Interactive Workshop)
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 12:00pm-1:30pm
This workshop explores the fundamentals of academic assessment, including program learning outcomes, course learning goals, and both direct and indirect assessment techniques. We will examine the crucial role of rubrics within the assessment process and discuss how assessment strategies can effectively inform course design. The workshop will also address best practices for enhancing assessment quality, including the implementation of blind grading procedures, ensuring grading reliability through inter-rater checks, and utilizing multiple reviewers for comprehensive evaluations. This workshop is designed for faculty who are new to academic assessment or need a refresher on learning about different methods of assessment and the assessment cycle. If you wish to attend the workshop or to receive the video recording after the workshop, please register.
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Introduction to Learning Analytics April Cohort
April 7-21, 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 the completion of all module activities and assignments. The program is open to all Rutgers faculty and instructional staff at no cost.
Some activities are designed to provide opportunities for discussion with colleagues, and therefore, the module will be run in two-week cohorts, once per month.
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Round Table: Assessment of Instruction and Course Design (Virtual Presentation and Discussion)
Friday April 11, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is the assessment of learning and teaching with the goal of improving instruction and student success where faculty are researching their teaching and engaging in continuous improvement. This meeting of the SoTL Round Table will create a space to hear about SoTL work from our community, share progress on ongoing research projects, and provide space to develop new ideas and collaborations.
Are you interested in presenting your research project on your teaching? This could be a complete project, one you are currently working on, or one you are still trying to determine the structure for. If so, please email otear@rutgers.edu to let us know your interest and details of the project.
This session will not be recorded. If you would like to attend the workshop, please register.
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Best Practices for Peer Review of Online Teaching (Virtual Interactive Workshop)
Monday, April 21, 2025, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Peer review of teaching plays a crucial role in the advancement, reappointment, and promotion process for instructors across all ranks. Many educators now teach courses with significant online components, including asynchronous online, synchronous online, and hybrid formats. Peer review of these courses presents unique challenges, such as defining the concept of “observation,” understanding the integration of course design and student engagement, and recognizing the specific challenges faced by both instructors and students in online settings. This workshop offers a platform to share best practices and engage in discussions about these issues. If you wish to attend the workshop or to receive the video recording after the workshop, please register.
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Peer Review of the Teaching Portfolio (Virtual Working Session)
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 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 of evidence. We will share results so that all participants can see the best strategies and learn from each other. This workshop is meant for those who can bring a draft portfolio to share with others. If you wish to attend the workshop or to receive the video recording after the workshop, please register.
-
Writing & Refining the Teaching Philosophy (In-Person Working Session)
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 9:00am-10:30am
This new workshop is a deep dive into what might be the most important piece of a teaching portfolio or teaching statement: the teaching philosophy statement. This reflective and highly personal narrative encapsulates an instructor’s instructional goals, teaching methods, and their approach to assessing student learning. In this interactive session we explore examples from different disciplines before spending time writing, editing, and peer reviewing. This workshop will be held in person in New Brunswick (location will be shared prior to the event) and will not be recorded. Because of limited space, we are capping registration at 20 participants. Please register to attend.
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Best Practices for Peer Review of Online Teaching (Virtual Interactive Workshop)
Monday, April 21, 2025, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Peer review of teaching plays a crucial role in the advancement, reappointment, and promotion process for instructors across all ranks. Many educators now teach courses with significant online components, including asynchronous online, synchronous online, and hybrid formats. Peer review of these courses presents unique challenges, such as defining the concept of “observation,” understanding the integration of course design and student engagement, and recognizing the specific challenges faced by both instructors and students in online settings. This workshop offers a platform to share best practices and engage in discussions about these issues. If you wish to attend the workshop or to receive the video recording after the workshop, please register.
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Peer Review of the Teaching Portfolio (Virtual Working Session)
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 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 of evidence. We will share results so that all participants can see the best strategies and learn from each other. This workshop is meant for those who can bring a draft portfolio to share with others. If you wish to attend the workshop or to receive the video recording after the workshop, please register.
-
Assessment of Learning 101 (Virtual Interactive Workshop)
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 12:00pm-1:30pm
This workshop explores the fundamentals of academic assessment, including program learning outcomes, course learning goals, and both direct and indirect assessment techniques. We will examine the crucial role of rubrics within the assessment process and discuss how assessment strategies can effectively inform course design. The workshop will also address best practices for enhancing assessment quality, including the implementation of blind grading procedures, ensuring grading reliability through inter-rater checks, and utilizing multiple reviewers for comprehensive evaluations. This workshop is designed for faculty who are new to academic assessment or need a refresher on learning about different methods of assessment and the assessment cycle. If you wish to attend the workshop or to receive the video recording after the workshop, please register.
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Introduction to Learning Analytics April Cohort
April 7-21, 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 the completion of all module activities and assignments. The program is open to all Rutgers faculty and instructional staff at no cost.
Some activities are designed to provide opportunities for discussion with colleagues, and therefore, the module will be run in two-week cohorts, once per month.
-
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Round Table: Assessment of Instruction and Course Design (Virtual Presentation and Discussion)
Friday April 11, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is the assessment of learning and teaching with the goal of improving instruction and student success where faculty are researching their teaching and engaging in continuous improvement. This meeting of the SoTL Round Table will create a space to hear about SoTL work from our community, share progress on ongoing research projects, and provide space to develop new ideas and collaborations.
Are you interested in presenting your research project on your teaching? This could be a complete project, one you are currently working on, or one you are still trying to determine the structure for. If so, please email otear@rutgers.edu to let us know your interest and details of the project.
This session will not be recorded. If you would like to attend the workshop, please register.
-
Adding Questions in Blue for Faculty- Midcourse Surveys
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 12:00-12:30 pm
This short session will bring instructors through the process of how to add questions to their midcourse survey in Blue. We will also cover best practices for question design, tips for promoting engagement, and closing the loop. Ample time will be provided for Q&A. This session will not be recorded.