Celebratory Opening to mark the relocation of the Centre For Academic Teaching and Learning |
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As of 1 September 2023, the Centre for Academic Teaching and Learning (CAT) has moved to Bolognalaan 101 at the Utrecht Science Park. To celebrate this, we will organise a celebratory opening on 12 October from 16:00-18:00 o’clock. While enjoying a snack and drink, you can (re)discover what the CAT has to offer you, meet colleagues and get inspiration for your own development and teaching. If you cannot make it between 16:00 and 18:00: the door will be open all day, so feel free to drop in!
See you on 12 October at the Bolognalaan 101! |
Guide to Generative AI for lecturers |
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Generative AI (GenAI) is a form of artificial intelligence that can create new content, such as the chatbot ChatGPT. As a lecturer, you can decide to what extent students can use it per course or assignment. A guide has been developed to inform students about the use of chatbots and to make clear what is or is not allowed. More information can be found on the intranet page and in the guide. Also, you can register for the workshop; discover the magic of AI. |
New teacher development offer |
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In 2023-2024, the Centre for Academic Teaching and Learning (CAT) will again organise interesting workshops and webinars (W&W). In October, for example, you can attend sessions on effective thesis supervision, artificial intelligence and the teacher role in a challenge based learning course. In addition, the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) programme is organising a series of sessions as part of the diversity month, for example on an inclusive curriculum. The complete annual development offer is already planned, so be sure to check which workshops you would like to attend during the year and register. |
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Save the date! Teaching and Learning Inspiration Days 29 January to 1 February 2024 |
| Are you a lecturer and in need of inspiration for your teaching? Please join us for the Teaching and Learning Inspiration Days on 29 January to 1 February 2024. During these days, you can attend a wide range of workshops and lectures spread over four days. All these sessions aim to support and inspire lecturers in their teaching. Register to be kept informed in order to be notified as soon as the programme is complete and you can sign up. |
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The seminar room of the future: Limited by the standard or unlimited choices? |
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In the session of 28 September, the Future Learning Spaces project will focus on the future of the seminar room. In view of the many impending construction and remodeling projects, it makes sense to take a closer look at the current seminar standard and test it for future resilience. What do we expect for, say, the next five years? Will one standard be enough by then, or should we also diversify our seminar spaces? How do you see this? Register via fls@uu.nl and get involved! The session will take place from 12:00-13:30 o’clock at the Bolognalaan 101. |
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Sign up for the webinar: Continuing Education's ambitions to 2026 |
| Want to know more about how the Continuing Education programme is developing within Utrecht University? Then sign up for the latest webinar. In this webinar on 28 September, from 10:00 to 11:00 o’clock, we will tell you more about the new Workplan of Continuing Education, the ambitions of the programme until 2026 and how you can contribute to it. You can join this webinar online or in 0.33A in the Administration Building. |
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Join our XR networking lunch |
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On Thursday 12 October from 11.30-13.00 o’clock, the first SIG XR meeting of this academic year will take place! During this networking lunch, we want to encourage the exchange of information and offer the chance to meet each other. What are colleagues working on, what are their experiences and what obstacles do they encounter? Perhaps we can support each other in these challenges. We look forward te welcoming you at Balkon Pi in the Educatorium. |
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Register for the Teaching Scholars Programme |
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From 2024, UMC Utrecht and Utrecht University will jointly offer the Teaching Scholars Programme (TSP) for experienced teachers who want to develop in research and knowledge sharing in teaching, referred to as educational scholarship. Registration for this programme goes through the faculty (vice) dean and the deadline is 16 October 2023. Are you interested in what the programme entails exactly and how it can help you in your development? Then please read more.
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Teaching and Learning Lab Inspiration café: Do students really pay attention? |
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Have you ever thought about what your students are missing and what they follow when they work with the materials provided or listen to a lecture? The fascinating application of eye-tracking can open an eye into how students (and teachers!) function in classrooms and beyond. During the TLL Inspiration Café on 26 October, we will discuss the advantages and limitations of capturing eye movements – and of course we will also try out eye-tracking equipment on each other. We look forward to welcoming you at the Inspiration café! |
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Transdisciplinary collaboration? Apply now |
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Are you a lecturer looking to collaborate with an external organisation in a course? U-Collaborate in Education (UCE) would like to help you make the connection. On this new intranet page, you will find more information about UCE and offerings from external partners. U-Collaborate in Education connects the internal education organisation and external partners, working together through our education. How do we do that? You can read that in the great examples. Utrecht University adds value to society by working together with civil society organisations and companies on solutions to complex issues. |
Support with working on your STQ |
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Do you want to obtain the Senior Teaching Qualification? Educational Development & Training organises various activities to get you started and support you during the creation of your portfolio. During the introductory meeting, you will gain insight into the SKO criteria, and what you still need to work towards your SKO. The portfolio track consisting of four meetings offers support in writing your SKO portfolio and the two-day writing retreat is an on-site incentive for completing the portfolio. |
Getting started with educational innovation: THERMOS – providing feedback for students via a Learning Analytics Dashboard |
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Quite a lot is expected of students at UU, including an effective way of studying. Reflecting and working on study behaviour can be quite difficult. Marieke van der Schaaf and Lars de Vreugd wanted to support students in this. This gave them the idea to investigate this further in a USO (Utrecht Education Incentive Fund) project. Their project has now been completed. Concrete result: the set-up of the Thermos dashboard. We asked Lars about his experiences with this project. |
From the Teaching and Learning Collection |
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Programming Education |
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In this article the ongoing project: "Generative artificial intelligence in programming education'' is described. The aim of this project is to explore the implications of generative AI tools, with emphasis on Copilot and ChatGPT, on programming education and to develop a web toolkit with resources and best practices to help teachers understand and successfully embed these tools into their teaching and assessment practices. |
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