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Upcoming Events

10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Increasing Access in Reading Assignments

Tue 4/8 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP

Title: Increasing Access in Reading Assignments #engaging-digital-reading #deep-reading #pdf-tips Description: Students read on screens all the time, but due to constraints in digital reading tools, they may not be engaging deeply with the new...

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TA Happy Hour & TAC Celebration

Tue 4/8 • 3:30PM - 5:30PM PDT RSVP

Royce 306

In honor of Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation week, join us for a happy hour to celebrate the contributions of graduate student TAs and TACs to teaching and learning at UCLA! This event is open to graduate and professional students....

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Winter IDMP Showcase 2: Beyond AI Basics - What Faculty Actually Need to Know

Thu 4/10 • 11AM - 12:30PM PDT RSVP

Zoom

If March’s session got you thinking, this one will go further. Faculty are struggling to keep up with AI’s rapid evolution—but there’s a reason why some are thriving while others are overwhelmed. This session will dig into real faculty experiences...

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TA/Postdoc Drop In Hours (Wellbeing Theme - TLC for Grad Appreciation)

Thu 4/10 • 2PM - 4PM PDT

Powell 190

In honor of Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, join us for wellbeing-themed drop-in hours! Consult with the Graduate and Postdoctoral Student Engagement (GSPSE) team on your teaching and pedagogy questions; build community with...

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Navigating Mental Health in the Classroom

Fri 4/11 • 9AM - 12:30PM PDT

UCLA Luskin Conference Center

Registration is now closed for this event. If you are interested in being on a waiting list, please contact edp@teaching.ucla.edu Please join us for the "Navigating Mental Health in the Classroom" workshop, part of our Instructor Wellbeing series,...

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10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Navigating Unexpected Conversations in Office Hours: Breaking It Down

Tue 4/15 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP

Title: Navigating Unexpected Conversations in Office Hours: Breaking It Down #unpracticed_conversations #office_hours #supporting-students #TAs #postdocs Description: Join us for a preview of one of our most popular professional development...

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Designing and Using Rubrics: Why and How Workshop

Tue 4/15 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP

Powell Library, Room 186

Please join us for the "Designing and Using Rubrics: Why and How" workshop, hosted by the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) and facilitated by Sammy Solis and Lisa Felipe. This workshop will delve into the principles of equity in assessment,...

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Enhancing Student Engagement with Online Polling

Thu 4/17 • 12PM - 2PM PDT RSVP

Powell 190

Discover how to leverage iClicker and Google Forms—both UCLA-approved technologies—to make your classes more interactive. Learn practical strategies to spark conversations, increase student engagement, and elevate discussions using these tools in...

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Assisting Distressed & Distressing Students

Mon 4/21 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP

Chelsea Cervantes (Case Management Services) will present about how to identify students in need of assistance; what resources are available to students; how to approach students in distress and assist them in getting connected with resources;...

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10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Motivating Students with Growth Mindset Feedback

Tue 4/22 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP

Title: Motivating Students with Growth Mindset Feedback #growth-mindset #supporting-students #FacultyStaff #TAs #graduate-instructors #postdocs Description: Join GSPSE to learn about techniques for delivering feedback that stimulates students'...

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Assessing Student Learning and Gathering Student Feedback Throughout the Quarter Workshop

Tue 4/22 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP

Powell Library, Room 186

Please join us for the "Assessing Student Learning and Gathering Student Feedback Throughout the Quarter" workshop, hosted by the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) and facilitated by Lisa Felipe and Caroline Kong. In this workshop,...

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Assignments & Grading with Bruin Learn for TAs

Tue 4/22 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP

Enhance your teaching skills and streamline your grading in Bruin Learn! This session is designed primarily for TAs and will cover creating and grading assignments and discussions, navigating the Gradebook, and providing student extensions and...

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Developing a Reflective Teaching Practice Workshop

Wed 4/23 • 11AM - 12PM PDT RSVP

Powell Library, Room 186

Please join us for the "Developing a Reflective Teaching Practice" workshop, hosted by the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) and facilitated by Sammy Solis. In this workshop, we discuss the benefits of reflective teaching practices on...

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TA/Postdoc Drop In Hours

Wed 4/23 • 5:30PM - 6:30PM PDT

Zoom

Join us for drop-in hours! Consult with the Graduate and Postdoctoral Student Engagement (GSPSE) team on your teaching and pedagogy questions; build community with your fellow TAs.

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Instructor Zoom Drop-In Hours (Week 5)

Mon 4/28 • 2PM - 4PM PDT RSVP

Please join the Educational Development Programs team’s instructor Zoom drop-in hours. In these informal drop-in sessions, staff from the Teaching and Learning Center will be available to provide support on topics such as course design, inclusive...

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10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: How to Create Community Agreements

Tue 4/29 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP

Title: How to Create Community Agreements #community-agreements #classroom-norms #cocreating-the-learning-environment Description: In this session, instructors will learn concrete strategies for creating and using community agreements, one of...

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Navigating Unexpected Conversations in Office Hours

Wed 4/30 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP

During office hours, students may come to a TA with unexpected, complex, and/or overlapping academic and personal concerns. This workshop will explore strategies for approaching these unexpected conversations, covering methods for organizing office...

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Learning Objectives and Backward Design Workshop

Wed 4/30 • 2PM - 3PM PDT RSVP

Powell Library, Room 190

Please join us for the "Learning Objectives and Backward Design" workshop, hosted by the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center and facilitated by Sammy Solis. In this workshop, participants will explore the benefits of backward design, a framework for...

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Instructor Zoom Drop-In Hours (Week 5)

Thu 5/1 • 9:30AM - 11:30AM PDT RSVP

Please join the Educational Development Programs team’s instructor Zoom drop-in hours. In these informal drop-in sessions, staff from the Teaching and Learning Center will be available to provide support on topics such as course design, inclusive...

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Instructor Wellbeing: Intro to Trauma-Informed Pedagogy

Thu 5/1 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP

Powell Library, room 190

Please join us for an introductory workshop on trauma-informed pedagogy, part of the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center’s Instructor Wellbeing initiative. The workshop will be facilitated by Sammy Solis and Derisa Grant. What is trauma and what...

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10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: How to Use Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) Data to Inform Your Teaching

Tue 5/6 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP

Title: How to Use Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) Data to Inform Your Teaching #student-experiences-of-teaching #data-informed-teaching Description: This workshop offers practical strategies for leveraging Student Experiences of Teaching...

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Beyond the Discussion Board: Polling, Social Annotation, Forums and Other Ways to Engage Students

Tue 5/6 • 12PM - 1:30PM PDT RSVP

Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL), Room 21570

Please join us for the "Beyond the Discussion Board: Polling, Social Annotation, Forums and Other Ways to Engage Students" workshop, hosted by the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). The workshop will be facilitated by Caroline Kong. ...

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How to Give Efficient & Effective Feedback for TAs & Postdocs

Wed 5/7 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP

Join the Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Scholar Engagement unit of TLC to learn about techniques for delivering feedback that encourages growth and motivates students. We will discuss how feedback impacts students’ mindset, motivation, and academic...

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TA/Postdoc Drop In Hours

Thu 5/8 • 2PM - 4PM PDT

Powell 190

Join us in person at Powell Library 190 to consult with the Graduate Student Postdoctoral Scholar Enagagement team on teaching-related professional development topics over light snacks and refreshments. Topics include: course design, instructional...

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10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: Explore the AI Toolkit for the Humanities Classroom

Tue 5/13 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP

Title: Explore the AI Toolkit for the Humanities Classroom #ai-tool-kit #ai-best-practices #ai-based-activities Description: Humanities Technology (HumTech)--HumTech is developing an AI Toolkit in collaboration with their graduate student RITC's,...

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Navigating Charged Conversations in the Classroom

Wed 5/14 • 9AM - 10:30AM PDT RSVP

Powell Library, room 190

Please join us for the "Navigating Charged Conversations in the Classroom” workshop, hosted by the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) and facilitated by Derisa Grant. Handling a classroom discussion that suddenly becomes contentious can be a...

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10 + 10 Pop-Up Series: How to Compare and Evaluate AI Tools

Tue 5/20 • 10AM - 10:20AM PDT RSVP

Title: How to Compare and Evaluate AI Tools #GenAI #pick-your-innovation #diffusion-of-innovation #enhancing-teaching-and-learning Description: Choosing the right AI tool can be a real challenge. This short presentation provides a practical...

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Empowered Teaching: Ungrading 101 Workshop

Tue 5/20 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP

Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL), Room 21570

Please join us for the "Empowered Teaching: Ungrading 101” workshop, hosted by the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) and facilitated by Caroline Kong and Sammy Solis. In this workshop, participants will explore “ungrading,” a framework that...

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Assignments and Grading with Bruin Learn for TAs

Wed 5/21 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP

Enhance your teaching skills and streamline your grading in Bruin Learn! This session is designed primarily for TAs and will cover creating and grading assignments and discussions, navigating the Gradebook, and providing student extensions and...

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Equip Your AI Toolkit with HumTech

Thu 5/22 • 12PM - 1PM PDT RSVP

Humanities Technology (HumTech)--HumTech is developing an AI Toolkit in collaboration with their graduate student RITC's, Research and Instructional Technology Consultants who provide both instructional and research support. Join this workshop to...

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Bring Your Own Syllabus: Co-Working and Consultation Session

Thu 5/29 • 1PM - 3PM PDT RSVP

Powell Library, Room 190

Please join us for the "Bring Your Own Syllabus: Co-Working and Consultation Session," hosted by the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) and facilitated by Sammy Solis. Are you looking to refresh, rewrite, or rethink your syllabus? Are you...

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TA and Postdoc Drop In Hours - Social Grading Edition!

Tue 6/3 • 9:30AM - 11:30AM PDT

Zoom

Join us on Zoom for TA and postdoc drop-in hours, social grading edition! Build community with your fellow TAs and gain some accountability while you work through your end of quarter grading. TLC staff members from the Graduate Student and...

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TA and Postdoc Drop In Hours - Social Grading Edition!

Thu 6/12 • 2PM - 4PM PDT

Powell 190

Join us in Powel Library 190 for TA and postdoc drop-in hours, social grading edition! Work through your end of quarter grading while enjoying refreshments and building community with your fellow TAs. TLC staff members from the Graduate Student and...

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