Workshops and Training
Workshops and Training
OTEAR offers multiple workshops on the improvement of teaching evaluation and assessment. All current workshops that are available are listed below, and each session is facilitated by OTEAR staff unless otherwise noted. 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.
Available Sessions
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Introduction to Learning Analytics April Cohort
April 6-20, 2026
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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Adding Questions to SIRS for Faculty
Friday, April 10, 2:00-2:30 pm
This quick half-hour session will bring instructors through the process of how to add questions to SIRS in Blue. Best practices for question design and tips for promoting engagement will also be covered. Ample time will be provided for Q&A. This session will not be recorded.
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Adding Questions to SIRS for Faculty
Wednesday, April 15, 10:30-11:00 am
This quick half-hour session will bring instructors through the process of how to add questions to SIRS in Blue. Best practices for question design and tips for promoting engagement will also be covered. Ample time will be provided for Q&A. This session will not be recorded.
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Navigating Peer Review of Teaching (Asynchronous Presentation)
Coming soon
In Spring 2026, OTEAR is preparing asynchronous presentations to support teaching evaluation and assessment. Peer review of teaching is an important part of the advancement, reappointment, and promotion process for instructors of all ranks. This asynchronous session is designed to prepare reviewers tasked with conducting peer review of teaching, but instructors preparing to be observed may also find it helpful. The presentation will focus on peer review of in-person classroom instruction and peer review of course materials, and will provide suggestions for effectively documenting observations. If you are interested in being notified when the presentation is available, please register below.
If you have any questions about this presentation, please contact otear@rutgers.edu.
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Assessment of Learning 101 (Asynchronous Presentation)
Coming soon
In Spring 2026, OTEAR is preparing asynchronous presentations to support teaching evaluation and assessment. This session explores the fundamentals of academic assessment, including program learning outcomes, course learning goals, and both direct and indirect assessment techniques. It will examine the crucial role of rubrics within the assessment process and discuss how assessment strategies can effectively inform course design. The presentation 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 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 are interested in being notified when the presentation is available, please register below.
If you have any questions about this presentation, please contact otear@rutgers.edu.
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Preparing Teaching Documentation for Promotion, Reappointment, and Renewal (Asynchronous Presentation)
Available Now
What should be included in a teaching portfolio? How should one respond to peer review of teaching suggestions? What really matters about student feedback? In this workshop, we talk about how to put together evidence that demonstrates effective teaching. This session is open to instructors of all ranks and others involved in promotion, reappointment, or renewal, and will include opportunity for discussion.
If you have any questions about this presentation, please contact otear@rutgers.edu.
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Introduction to Learning Analytics June Cohort
June 8-22, 2026
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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Introduction to Learning Analytics July Cohort
July 13-27, 2026
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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Introduction to Learning Analytics August Cohort
August 3-17, 2026
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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Introduction to Learning Analytics April Cohort
April 6-20, 2026
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.
-
Assessment of Learning 101 (Asynchronous Presentation)
Coming soon
In Spring 2026, OTEAR is preparing asynchronous presentations to support teaching evaluation and assessment. This session explores the fundamentals of academic assessment, including program learning outcomes, course learning goals, and both direct and indirect assessment techniques. It will examine the crucial role of rubrics within the assessment process and discuss how assessment strategies can effectively inform course design. The presentation 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 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 are interested in being notified when the presentation is available, please register below.
If you have any questions about this presentation, please contact otear@rutgers.edu.
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Introduction to Learning Analytics June Cohort
June 8-22, 2026
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.
-
Introduction to Learning Analytics July Cohort
July 13-27, 2026
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.
-
Introduction to Learning Analytics August Cohort
August 3-17, 2026
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.
-
Adding Questions to SIRS for Faculty
Friday, April 10, 2:00-2:30 pm
This quick half-hour session will bring instructors through the process of how to add questions to SIRS in Blue. Best practices for question design and tips for promoting engagement will also be covered. Ample time will be provided for Q&A. This session will not be recorded.
-
Adding Questions to SIRS for Faculty
Wednesday, April 15, 10:30-11:00 am
This quick half-hour session will bring instructors through the process of how to add questions to SIRS in Blue. Best practices for question design and tips for promoting engagement will also be covered. Ample time will be provided for Q&A. This session will not be recorded.
-
Navigating Peer Review of Teaching (Asynchronous Presentation)
Coming soon
In Spring 2026, OTEAR is preparing asynchronous presentations to support teaching evaluation and assessment. Peer review of teaching is an important part of the advancement, reappointment, and promotion process for instructors of all ranks. This asynchronous session is designed to prepare reviewers tasked with conducting peer review of teaching, but instructors preparing to be observed may also find it helpful. The presentation will focus on peer review of in-person classroom instruction and peer review of course materials, and will provide suggestions for effectively documenting observations. If you are interested in being notified when the presentation is available, please register below.
If you have any questions about this presentation, please contact otear@rutgers.edu.
-
Preparing Teaching Documentation for Promotion, Reappointment, and Renewal (Asynchronous Presentation)
Available Now
What should be included in a teaching portfolio? How should one respond to peer review of teaching suggestions? What really matters about student feedback? In this workshop, we talk about how to put together evidence that demonstrates effective teaching. This session is open to instructors of all ranks and others involved in promotion, reappointment, or renewal, and will include opportunity for discussion.
If you have any questions about this presentation, please contact otear@rutgers.edu.
-
Navigating Peer Review of Teaching (Asynchronous Presentation)
Coming soon
In Spring 2026, OTEAR is preparing asynchronous presentations to support teaching evaluation and assessment. Peer review of teaching is an important part of the advancement, reappointment, and promotion process for instructors of all ranks. This asynchronous session is designed to prepare reviewers tasked with conducting peer review of teaching, but instructors preparing to be observed may also find it helpful. The presentation will focus on peer review of in-person classroom instruction and peer review of course materials, and will provide suggestions for effectively documenting observations. If you are interested in being notified when the presentation is available, please register below.
If you have any questions about this presentation, please contact otear@rutgers.edu.
-
Assessment of Learning 101 (Asynchronous Presentation)
Coming soon
In Spring 2026, OTEAR is preparing asynchronous presentations to support teaching evaluation and assessment. This session explores the fundamentals of academic assessment, including program learning outcomes, course learning goals, and both direct and indirect assessment techniques. It will examine the crucial role of rubrics within the assessment process and discuss how assessment strategies can effectively inform course design. The presentation 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 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 are interested in being notified when the presentation is available, please register below.
If you have any questions about this presentation, please contact otear@rutgers.edu.
-
Preparing Teaching Documentation for Promotion, Reappointment, and Renewal (Asynchronous Presentation)
Available Now
What should be included in a teaching portfolio? How should one respond to peer review of teaching suggestions? What really matters about student feedback? In this workshop, we talk about how to put together evidence that demonstrates effective teaching. This session is open to instructors of all ranks and others involved in promotion, reappointment, or renewal, and will include opportunity for discussion.
If you have any questions about this presentation, please contact otear@rutgers.edu.