Fall 2014
LEARNING COMMUNITIES AND CLUBS
DID YOU KNOW?
CETL offers the following services:

Consultation on teaching,
assessment, CIOS results,
education technology, the
GRAPES OF WRATH BOOK CLUB
Who:
When: 12-Sep, 26-Sep, 17-Oct, 14-Nov (4:00 - 5:00)
Where: Ferst Room—Library
What:
academic job search and the
the last two meetings, we will discuss The engaged campus:
learning. To request a
Certificates, minors, and majors as the new community en-
confidential consultation, email
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The first two meetings of the Fall book club will kick off with
an in-depth discussion of Who owns the learning?: Preparing
students for success in the digital age by Alan November. In
scholarship of teaching and
us.
All instructors (Faculty, Graduate Students, and Postdocs)
gagement by Dan Butin and Scott Seider.
Join:
For more information or to join, contact Caroline Noyes at
cnoyes@gatech.edu
Opportunities for GT faculty to
showcase what they are doing
SoTL JOURNAL CLUB
to enhance learning in their
classes. If you want to
Who:
highlight what you are doing or
When: 2-Sep, 7-Oct, 4-Nov (11:00 - Noon)
share lessons learned with
Where: Location TBA
your colleagues across the
What:
This Fall, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Journal Club
will focus on issues related to learning and technology in the classroom.
Institute, let us know!
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All instructors (Faculty, Graduate Students, and Postdocs)
Recognition of teaching
Join:
For more information or to join, contact Caroline Noyes at
cnoyes@gatech.edu
excellence, including teaching
awards. To apply, visit our
CLASS OF 1969 TEACHING FELLOWS
website.
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Resources and support for
Who:
Assistant Professors
When: Weekly during the Fall semester each year
students who are interested in
Where: Location TBA
a K-12 teaching career. For
What:
more information, visit
learning in topical seminars
www.preteaching.gatech.edu
Apply: Applications are accepted for this annual program each Spring semester at
www.cetl.gatech.edu/faculty/tfapplication
Custom workshops and
discipline-specific TA orientations upon request to meet the
needs of any academic unit.
A one-semester commitment to explore various aspects of teaching and
CLASS OF 1969 TEACHING SCHOLARS
Who:
Tenure track and non-tenure track faculty (including academic professionals, instructors, etc.) who are 75% - 100% time, who have been at GT for
a minimum of three semesters, and who teach regularly each semester.
OFFICE LOCATION:
Clough Undergraduate
Learning Commons
Suite 457
When: Weekly during the Fall semester each year
Where: Location TBA
What:
Participants will meet each week to discuss and conduct activities around
this year’s targeted theme: Teaching and Learning in Large Classes.
Apply: Applications are accepted for this annual program each Spring semester at
PHONE: 404-894-4474
EMAIL: cetlhelp@gatech.edu
www.cetl.gatech.edu/faculty/tsapplication
SEE REVERSE FOR THE FALL 2014 SCHEDULE OF CETL EVENTS
www.cetl.gatech.edu
FALL 2014
EVENTS FOR ALL INSTRUCTORS
(FACULTY, GRADUATE STUDENTS & POSTDOCS)
FALL TEACHING KICKOFF
These workshops are aimed at helping instructors get off to a great start
in teaching this year. Registration is required.
DATE
TIME
EVENT TITLE & LOCATION
12—Aug
10:00 - 11:30
Learning and Human Memory: What We
Know, and What it Means for Faculty
(Clough 423)
12—Aug
11:45 - 1:45
On the Clock: Timely Interventions to
Maximize Learning in Any College
Classroom (Clough 423)
12—Aug
2:00 - 3:30
T-Square Training: Introduction to
Georgia Tech’s Learning Management
System (Library, 4th Floor—Homer Rice)
13—Aug
12:00 - 2:00
Exploring Team-Based Learning
(Clough 423)
14-Aug
12:00 - 2:00
The Four Ethical Corners of Teaching
(Clough 423)
19-Aug
10:00 - 11:30
T-Square Basics
(Library, 4th Floor—Homer Rice)
1:00 - 2:30
Using Clickers in Classes
(Library, 4th Floor—Homer Rice)
20-Aug
EVENTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS,
POSTDOCS & TEACHING ASSISTANTS
TEACHING ASSISTANT ORIENTATIONS
These orientations are designed to provide new teaching assistants with
knowledge and skills that help foster success in the GT classroom.
LOCATION: CLOUGH
DATE
TIME
EVENT TITLE
15—Aug
9:00 - 1:00
New Teaching Assistant
Orientation
15—Aug
2:00 - 4:30
New International Teaching Assistant
Orientation
19—Aug
6:00 - 8:30
Make-up International Teaching
Assistant Orientation
28—Aug
6:00 - 8:30
Make-up New Teaching Assistant
Orientation
TEACHING WORKSHOPS & BROWN BAG CONVERSATIONS
These workshops and brown bag conversations will address researchbased practices for effective teaching.
LOCATION: WILBY ROOM, LIBRARY BASEMENT (EXCEPT WHERE NOTED)
DATE
TIME
Pre-workshop
GENDER AND ACADEMIC CLIMATE:
IMPROVING THE TEACHING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
AT GEORGIA TECH
tutorial available
25—Jul to
NOW! Go to
4—Sep
Events section at
September 11, 2014
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Ravinia
Registration Required
www.cetl.gatech.
edu
DATE
3-Sep
1-Oct
TIME
EVENT TITLE
12:00 - 1:00
Mentoring Students and Teaching Assistants
12:00 - 1:00
Alternative Approaches to Student Engagement: Scientific Teaching and Using
MOOCS in Hybrid courses
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
These seminars offer faculty and teaching assistants the opportunity to
explore teaching and learning issues. Registration is required.
LOCATION: WILBY ROOM, LIBRARY BASEMENT
DATE
TIME
EVENT TITLE
16-Oct
11:00 - 1:00
Effective Feedback for Student Learning
20-Nov
11:00 - 1:00
Developing Global Citizens
Flipped Workshop on Active
Learning: Pre-workshop content plus
Microteaching Opportunity on Sept 4
(location & time shared upon
registration)
Navigating the Transition to a U.S.
12—Sep
ENGAGING CONVERSATIONS
Join your colleagues for this brown-bag luncheon series to explore
innovative ways to engage students in learning. Each session will feature two GT faculty and the strategies that work for them.
LOCATION: STUDENT CENTER, ROOM TBA
EVENT TITLE
11:00 - 12:30
Faculty Position: Advice for
International Students & Postdocs
10—Oct
12:00 - 1:30
14—Nov
12:00—1:00
Graduate Student and Post Doc
Teaching Innovations
Academic Job Search: Balancing
Teaching and Research
ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION WORKSHOPS
These workshops address various topics related to written, oral, and
visual communication.
LOCATION: WILBY ROOM, LIBRARY BASEMENT
DATE
TIME
EVENT TITLE
10—Sep
10:30 - 12:00
Crafting a CV and Cover Letter
8—Oct
10:30 - 12:00
Crafting a Teaching Philosophy
Statement
12—Nov
10:30 - 12:00
Crafting a Research Statement
For more information and to register, visit: www.cetl.gatech.edu