August Teaching Institute
Active learning in action
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The University of Alberta strives to “meaningfully prepare for the professional and personal goals [students] will pursue with learning experiences that reflect the realities of today’s world and the uncertainty of tomorrow’s."
The August Teaching Institute (ATI) is a practical, skills-based program that helps instructors design engaging, inclusive learning experiences that prepare students for tomorrow. You will explore classroom-ready activities and strategies that facilitate maximum student engagement and transformative learning experiences, leaving you feeling confident and prepared for the academic year.
ATI 2024 offers you the experience of:
- learning about and engaging with evidence-based teaching strategies;
- developing skills to implement active, student-centred approaches in your teaching context;
- connecting with CTL’s team of educational developers;
- building relationships with teaching colleagues from across the University.
Join the Centre for Teaching and Learning for ATI 2024 and prepare for the coming academic year with student-centred strategies to set you up for teaching success.
Eligibility and Registration
Teaching and learning happen in multiple spaces, places, and dimensions of our work at the U of A. ATI welcomes anyone who is engaged in supporting students’ learning experiences.
Schedule and location
ATI 2024 is a fully on-campus event.
Fall offering:
Aug.14-15, 2024
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA) 2-131
August 14
Date and Time MDT | Session |
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9 - 9:45 a.m. |
Opening Prayer Welcome |
10 - 10:45 a.m. |
Bringing Land-Based teachings into your course By the end of this session, you will be able to:
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11 - 11:45 a.m. |
A roller coaster methodology to foster student engagement By the end of this session, you will be able to:
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12:45 - 1:30 p.m. |
Co-creating a community agreement for your course By the end of this session, you will be able to:
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1:45 - 2:30 p.m. |
Session title forthcoming |
2:45 - 4 p.m. |
Connection and reflection |
August 15
Date and Time MDT | Session |
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9 - 9:45 a.m. |
Mapping learning outcomes and assessments By the end of this session, you will be able to:
Be prepared to:
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10 - 10:45 a.m. |
Co-creating a rubric: Input from students and AI By the end of this session, you will be able to:
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11 - 11:45 a.m. |
Nice to meet you! Creating positive instructor-student interactions By the end of this session, you will be able to:
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12:45 - 1:30 p.m. |
How to initiate discussions about Generative AI in your courses By the end of this session, you will be able to:
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1:45 - 2:30 p.m. |
Two-stage quizzes in the classroom: Maximize student interaction and inclusion By the end of this session, you will be able to:
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2:45 - 3:30 p.m. |
Closing remarks |
3:30 - 4 p.m. |
Connection and reflection |
New to the U: Faculty Teaching Orientation
Aug. 13, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA) 2-131
Whether you are an experienced faculty member who has just joined the U of A or are new to teaching, New to the U: Faculty Teaching Orientation is designed to welcome you to the university as a valued faculty member and set you on the path to success in your teaching journey.
Launching into Fall: Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) Orientation
Aug. 20, 2024 | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | CAB 281
or Sept. 4, 2024 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Online via Zoom
At the U of A, we know how important Academic Teaching Staff (sessional instructors)are to the university’s teaching mission. Launching into Fall: Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) Orientation empowers you with practical support as you take your teaching role.