The University-Wide (U-Wide) Teaching Conference is an opportunity for Cornell graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and teaching assistants to learn how to make teaching more fun and engaging. The conference provides an opportunity for networking and interdisciplinary discussions on teaching with faculty and colleagues from across campus.
Who can attend?
The U-Wide is open to Cornell graduate students, teaching assistants, postdoctoral fellows, and the Future Faculty and Academic Careers community.
Spring 2022 University-wide teaching conference schedule
Title
Description
Introduction and welcome remarks
Concurrent session 1
Innovative Teaching in Humanities/Social Science Courses
What is innovative teaching and why is it important in student learning? Participants will explore innovative teaching strategies and examine how they can be incorporated in Humanities & Social Sciences classrooms.
Innovative Teaching in STEM Courses
What is innovative teaching and why is it important in student learning? Participants will explore innovative teaching strategies and examine how they can be incorporated in STEM classrooms.
Plenary session
Innovations to Support Classroom Connections
Andrea Won assistant professor
Department of Communication
The past few years have highlighted the need for greater flexibility in teaching as both students and instructors have dealt with high levels of stress and uncertainty. The necessity to accommodate student needs in our classrooms has thus fostered innovative teaching practices. During this session we will discuss these strategies to engage students and support classroom connections.
Concurrent session 2
Innovative Strategies for Evaluating Student Learning
How do you evaluate student learning? Participants will discuss innovative strategies in student assessment and how to effectively incorporate them into your classroom.
Integrating Innovative Technologies in the Classroom
What technologies are best suited for your classroom? In this workshop, we will discuss a variety of teaching technologies to consider and tips for effectively integrating them in your learning environment. Participants will explore how to select technologies appropriate for their specific fields and contexts.
Interdisciplinary Teaching
How can interdisciplinary teaching make learning more interconnected and promote deeper student learning? What challenges and benefits can you expect from including these components in your teaching? Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the benefits and challenges of working across disciplines.
