Ready to Teach Week is a bi-annual event, consisting of online and in-person activities designed to help you prepare course materials for the upcoming semester.

For Ready to Teach Week Semester 2 2025:

Opening Event

9 February 2026 10:00am11:00am
What if the first class made students think, “This might be my favourite course”? This session features live demonstrations from two coordinators, followed by reflective discussion and practical tips for designing engaging starts.

What's New in eLearning

9 February 2026 11:00am12:00pm
This session will provide an overview of the new functions and capabilities of Blackboard Ultra.

Teaching Essentials

9 February 2026 12:30pm1:30pm
Ensure your semester is successful by setting up a few key items for effective course management.

Learn.UQ Ultra Basics

9 February 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
This workshop is designed to provide UQ staff with a structured program to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in using Learn.UQ

It's Not All About SECaTs: Evidencing Your Teaching Practice

9 February 2026 2:30pm3:30pm
This session will guide you on how to showcase your teaching expertise beyond SECaTs by building an evidence base of teaching quality.

Lights, Camera, Learning: ITaLI Media Studios Tour and Information Session

10 February 2026 9:00am10:00am
Step inside the ITaLI media studios and explore creative ways to enhance your teaching and promote student success.

Turnitin (updated)

10 February 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This workshop will cover the new Turnitin functionality, including mark range rubrics, decimal totals, and updates to the similarity reports.

Practical Tips on Preparing Students for Learning With (and Without) Generative AI

10 February 2026 10:00am11:00am
Insights from the AI teaching trenches: how to prepare your students for AI use.

Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Information Session

10 February 2026 11:15am12:00pm
Join us for an information session on the Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Practice. During this session, you will discover:

Inclusive Teaching

10 February 2026 12:30pm1:30pm
In this session, we focus on everyday teaching practices that strengthen belonging and reduce unnecessary barriers for students.

Student Access Plan (SAP) Case Study Session

10 February 2026 1:30pm2:30pm
In this interactive workshop, we’ll unpack cases involving Student Access Plans (SAPs) and explore practical strategies to create more inclusive and participatory classrooms.

An Update on UQ's Academic Integrity Work

10 February 2026 3:00pm4:30pm
An opportunity to learn about the work being done to support the University’s commitment to uphold academic integrity as a core value.

Learn.UQ Ultra Basics

11 February 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This workshop is designed to provide UQ staff with a structured program to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in using Learn.UQ

Upskill Your Students: What Academic Skills Advisers Can Do for You

11 February 2026 12:00pm12:30pm
The session gives an overview of learning support available to students via UQ’s Academic Skills Advisers.

Learn.UQ Accessibility Tools

11 February 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
This workshop is designed to provide UQ staff with skills and confidence in using Learn.UQ Ultra Accessibility tools.

Data-Driven Teaching: Using Reportal to Analyse SECaTs

11 February 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
This session will help you navigate all the places you need to extract data and how to analyse it to enhance your teaching practice.

Filming and Editing Educational Media

11 February 2026 2:30pm4:00pm
Transform your teaching with professional filming and editing skills.

Interactive Oral Assessments: Designing, Implementing and Reflecting

12 February 2026 10:00am11:30am
Join us for a practical and insightful workshop designed to help you confidently design, implement, and evaluate IOAs in your course.

Ed Discussion Board

12 February 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This session is designed to provide UQ staff with skills and knowledge on how to use Ed Discussion Board in their courses.

What Data Can and Can't Tell You About Your Student's Progress

12 February 2026 12:00pm1:00pm
This session explores what learning data can tell you about your students and shows how to practically access and interpret Course Insights and Ultra learning analytics to inform teaching decisions.

Turnitin (updated)

12 February 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
This workshop will cover the new Turnitin functionality, including mark range rubrics, decimal totals, and updates to the similarity reports

Using AI to Build Robust MCQs: Quality at Scale for Quizzes and Exams

12 February 2026 1:30pm2:30pm
Using AI prompts to draft, critique, and extend MCQs into linked reflective questions for valid, reliable quizzes and exams.

How the Library Supports Your Students

12 February 2026 3:00pm4:00pm
Discover how the Library supports your students with access to learning resources, digital skills development, IT assistance, and guidance on using AI responsibly.

Inspera Exams

13 February 2026 10:00am12:00pm
In this session you will develop an understanding of how to mark an Inspera assessment.

Presenting for Educational Media

13 February 2026 11:00am12:00pm
Master the art of presenting educational media in a studio setting.

Creating Engaging, Inclusive and Accessible PowerPoints

13 February 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
Learn to create visually engaging, inclusive and accessible PowerPoint slide decks for your courses.